2014 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT check engine light

Combination headlamps and dipper switch6-40 Instruments and controls
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When the operation mode of the powerswitch is put in ON, if the brake fluid is low,this warning is displayed.The warning lamp in the instrument clusteralso illuminates.
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If the engine oil pressure drops while thePlug-in Hybrid EV System is operating, the
warning display is displayed on the informa-tion screen in the multi information display.
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CAUTIONzIf a vehicle is driven without releasing theparking brake, the brake will be overheated,resulting in ineffectiv
e braking and possible
brake failure.If this warning is displayed, release the park-ing brake.CAUTIONzIf this warning stays illuminated and doesnot go out while driving, there is a danger ofineffective braking. If this happens, immedi-ately park your vehicle in a safe place andwe recommend you to have it checked.
zIf the brake warning disp
lay is displayed and
the brake warning lamp and the ABS warn-ing lamp are illuminated at the same time,the braking force dist
ribution function will
not operate, so the vehicle may be destabi-lised during sudden braking. Avoid suddenbraking and high-speed driving, stop thevehicle in a safe place, and we recommendyou to have it checked.zThe vehicle should be brought to a halt in thefollowing manner when brake performancehas deteriorated.•Depress the brake pedal harder than usual.Even if the brake pe
dal moves down to the
very end of its possible stroke, keep itpressed down hard.• Should the brakes fail, use regenerativebrake to reduce your speed and carefullypull the parking brake lever.Depress the brake pedal to operate the stoplamp to alert the vehicles behind you.
Oil pressure warning display
CAUTION
CAUTIONzIf the vehicle is driven while the engine oil islow, or the oil level is normal but the warn-ing is displayed, the engine may burn out andbe damaged.zIf the warning is displayed while the Plug-inHybrid EV System is operating, immediatelypark your vehicle in a safe place and checkthe engine oil level.zIf the warning is disp
layed while the engine
oil level is normal, have it inspected.
Combination headlamps and dipper switch Headlamps
NOTE
zDo not leave the lights on for a long timewhile the Plug-in Hybrid EV System is sta-tionary (not operating). A run-down auxil-iary battery could result.
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Economical driving7-2 Starting and driving
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For economical driving, there are some tech-nical requirements that have to be met. Theprerequisite for low fuel consumption is aproperly adjusted engine. In order to achievelonger life of the vehicle and the most eco-nomical operation, we recommend you tohave the vehicle checked at regular intervalsin accordance with the service standards.Fuel economy and generation of exhaust gasand noise are highly influenced by personaldriving habits as well as the particular operat-ing conditions. The following points shouldbe observed in order to minimize wear ofbrakes, tyres and engine as well as to reduceenvironmental pollution.Av o i d d r i v i n g w h e r e t h e a c c e l e r a t o r p e d a l i spushed way down, such as for unnecessarilysudden starts, acceleration and deceleration.Smoothly depress the accelerator pedal.Observe the speed limit and keep the speed asconstant as possible while driving.
Parking for a long period with the ready indi-cator illuminated will shorten the cruisingrange.At higher the vehicle speed, more drive bat-tery is consumed. Avoid driving at full speed.Even a slight release of the accelerator pedalwill save a significant amount of drive bat-tery.Check the tyre inflation pressures at regularintervals. Low tyre inflation pressureincreases road resistance and fuel consump-tion. In addition, low tyre pressures adverselyaffect tyre wear and driving stability.Do not drive with unnecessary articles in theluggage compartment. Especially during citydriving where frequent starting and stoppingis necessary, the increased weight of the vehi-cle will greatly affect fuel consumption. Also
avoid driving with unnecessary luggage orcarriers, etc., on the roof; the increased airresistance will increase fuel consumption.To o m u c h c o o l i n g / h e a t i n g c a n a ff e c t t h ecruising range, so maintain an appropriatetemperature to extend the cruising range.
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Drunk driving is one of the most frequentcauses of accidents.Yo u r d r i v i n g a b i l i t y c a n b e s e r i o u s l y i m p a i r e deven with blood alcohol levels far below thelegal minimum. If you have been drinking,don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab or a friend, or usepublic transportation. Drinking coffee or tak-ing a cold shower will not make you sober.Similarly, prescription and nonprescriptiondrugs affect your alertness, perception andreaction time. Consult with your doctor orpharmacist before driving while under theinfluence of any of these medications.
Economical driving Starting and acceleration
Idling Speed Ty re i n f l a t i o n p r e s s u r e Cargo loads
Air conditioning Driving, alcohol and drugs
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Cleaning the exterior of your vehicle
Vehicle care 10-5
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The salt and other chemicals spread on theroads in some areas in winter can have aharmful effect on the vehicle body. Youshould therefore wash the vehicle as often aspossible in accordance with our care-instruc-tions. It is recommended to have a preserva-tive applied and the underfloor protectionchecked before and after the cold weatherseason.After washing your vehicle, wipe off allwaterdrops from the rubber parts around thedoors to prevent the doors from freezing.
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Wa x i n g t h e v e h i c l e w i l l h e l p p r e v e n t t h eadherence of dust and road chemicals to thepaintwork. Apply a wax solution after wash-ing the vehicle, or at least once every threemonths to assist di
splacing of water.
Do not wax your vehicle in direct sunlight.Yo u s h o u l d w a x a f t e r t h e s u r f a c e s h a v ecooled.For information on how to use wax refer tothe instruction manual of the wax.
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The vehicle should only be polished if thepaintwork has become stained or lost its lus-tre. Do not polish parts with a mat coatingand the plastic bumpers. Doing so couldcause stains or damage the finish.
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Use a sponge or chamois leather.If a car wax adheres on a grey or black roughsurface of the bumper, moulding or lamps,the surface becomes white. In such a case,wipe it off using lukewarm water and softcloth or chamois leather.
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In order to prevent spots and corrosion ofchrome parts, wash with water, dry thor-oughly, and apply a special protective coat-ing. This should be done more frequently inwinter.
•If your vehicle is equi
pped with a roof rails,
consult a car wash opera
tor before using the
car washer.•If your vehicle has rain
sensor wipers, place
the wiper switch lever in the “OFF” posi-tion to deactivate the rain sensor.
During cold weather
NOTE
zTo p r e v e n t f r e e z i n g o f
the weatherstripping
on the doors, bonnet, etc., they should betreated with silicone spray.CAUTION
Wa x in g
CAUTIONzWa x e s c o n t a i n i n g h i
gh abrasive compounds
should not be used.zOn vehicles with the sunroof, be carefulwhen waxing the area around the sunroofopening, not to put any wax on the weather-strip (black rubber). If stained with wax, theweatherstrip cannot maintain a weatherproofseal with the sunroof.
Polishing
Cleaning plastic parts
CAUTIONzDo not use a scrubbing brush or other hardtools as they may damage the plastic partsurface.zDo not bring the plastic parts into contactwith petrol, light oil,
brake fluids, engine
oils, greases, paint thinners, and sulphuricacid (battery electrolyte) which may crack,stain or discolour
the plastic parts.
If they touch the plastic
parts, wipe them off
with soft cloth, chamois or the like and anaqueous solution of neutral detergent thenimmediately rinse the affected parts withwater.
Chrome parts
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Engine coolant/Plug-in hybrid EV system coolant11-6 Maintenance
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A transparent engine coolant reserve tank (A)and EV cooling system reserve tank (B) islocated in the engine compartment.The coolant level in this tank should be keptbetween the “LOW” and “FULL” markswhen measured while the engine and theplug-in hybrid EV system are cold.
The cooling system is a closed system andnormally the loss of coolant should be veryslight. A noticeable drop in the coolant levelcould indicate leakage. If this occurs, we rec-ommend you to have the system checked assoon as possible.
If the level should drop below the “LOW”level on the reserve tank, open the lid and addcoolant.Also, if the reserve tank is completely empty,remove the radiator cap (C) or the reservetank cap (D) and add coolant until the levelreaches the filler neck.The engine coolant and the plug-in hybrid EVsystem coolant contains an ethylene glycolanti-corrosion agent. Some parts of theengine and the plug-in hybrid EV system arecast aluminium alloy, and periodic changingof the engine coolant and the plug-in hybridEV system coolant are necessary to preventcorrosion of these parts.
NOTE
zUse of additives is
not recommended since
they may reduce the effectiveness of addi-tives already included in the engine oil. Itmay result in failure of the mechanicalassembly.
Engine coolant/Plug-in hybrid EV system coolant To c h e c k t h e c o o l a n t l e v e l
*:Front of the vehicle
To a d d c o o l a n t
FULLLOW
FULLLOW
WA R N I N GzDo not open the radiator cap (C) and thereserve tank cap (D) while the engine andthe plug-in hybrid EV system are hot. Thecoolant system is under pressure and anyhot coolant escaping could cause severeburns.
Anti-freeze Use “MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINESUPER LONG LIFE COOLANT PRE-MIUM” or equivalent
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