2014 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT recommended oil

Modification/alterations to th
e electrical or fuel systemsGeneral information 2-15
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zTy r e s a n d w h e e l s w h i c h d o n o t m e e t s p e c -ifications must not be used.Refer to the “Specifications” section forinformation regarding wheel and tyresizes.
Due to large number of accessory andreplacement parts of different manufacturesavailable in the market, it is not possible, notonly for MITSUBISHI MOTORS, but also aMITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorised ServicePoint, to check whether the attachment orinstallation of such parts affects the overallsafety of your MITSUBISHI-vehicle.Even when such parts are officially author-ised, for example by a “general operators per-mit” (an appraisal for the part) or through theexecution of the part in an officially approvedmanner of construction, or when a singleoperation permit following the attachment orinstallation of such parts, it cannot bededuced from that alone, that the drivingsafety of your vehicles has not been affected.Consider also that there basically exists noliability on the part of the appraiser or theofficial. Maximum safety can only be ensuredwith parts recommended, sold and fitted orinstalled by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
authorised Service Point (MITSUBISHIMOTORS GENUINE replacement parts andMITSUBISHI MOTORS accessories). Thesame also pertains to modifications ofMITSUBISHI vehicles with respect to theproduction specifications. For safety reasons,do not attempt any modifications other thanthose that follow the recommendations of aMITSUBISHI MOTORS authorised ServicePoint.
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MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATIONhas always manufactured safe, high qualityvehicles. In order to maintain this safety andquality, it is important that any accessory thatis to be fitted, or any modifications carriedout which involve the electrical or fuel sys-tems, should be carried out in accordancewith MITSUBISHI guidelines.
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MITSUBISHI MOTORS has gone to greatlengths to bring you a superbly crafted auto-mobile offering the highest quality anddependability.Use MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINEParts, designed and manufactured to maintainyour MITSUBISHI MOTORS automobile attop performance. MITSUBISHI MOTORSGENUINE Parts are identified by this markand are available at all MITSUBISHIMOTORS Authorised Service Points.
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Important points!
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems
CAUTIONzIf the wires interfere
with the vehicle body or
improper installation methods are used (pro-tective fuses not included, etc.), electronicdevices may be adversely affected, resultingin a fire or other accident.
Genuine Parts Safety and disposal informa-tion for used engine oil
WA R N I N GzProlonged and repeated contact maycause serious skin disorders, includingdermatitis and cancer.zAv o i d c o n t a c t w i t h t h e s k i n a s f a r a s p o s s i -ble and wash thoroughly after any con-tact.
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Towing caravans and trailersStarting and driving 7-73
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allow air to cool the brakes between applica-tions.Furthermore, it might be able to reduce theload of the brakes by using the regenerativebrake force.Leave plenty of room between the front ofyour vehicle and the preceding vehicle.If the caravan begins to sway or becomes dif-ficult to handle, gently slow down or applythe independent trailer brakes (if fitted) NOTthe vehicle brakes. Stop the vehicle andtrailer in a safe location. Examine the tyres ofthe trailer closely for damage. If you find thedamage of tyre, it is recommended that tyresbe inspected by a MITSUBISHI MOTORSAuthorised Service Point or a tyre retailerbefore proceeding further. Note that treadseparation [separation of the tread band fromthe body of the tyre] of trailer tyres which areaged, and/or loaded near their load limit, canbe difficult to detect, especially on caravanswhere tyres are covered.One cause of swaying is poor trailer balanceand until this has been overcome the swayingwill recur. Relocate the load in your trailer orcaravan and re-assess the problem.If the wheels of your vehicle, the trailer orcaravan leave the road surface and enter the
unsealed edge of the road, resist the urge topull it back quickly. Wait for a section wherethe levels of the road and unsealed edge arecomparable and then ease back onto thesealed section of the road with as little swayas possible.Try to maximise the distance between yourcaravan and passing or overtaking semi-trail-ers or other heavy vehicles. This will reducethe suction forces between the two and mini-mise disturbance of the caravan.Do not apply the brakes severely, be alert andanticipate trouble far enough ahead to enableyou to apply the brakes smoothly and evenly.Do not make any manoeuvres before ensuringthat the road behind and in front of your vehi-cle is clear.This will normally occur as a result of somemechanical failure. If your vehicle shouldoverheat, stop and check for a loose or brokenwater pump drive belt/ oil pump/cooling oil, ablocked radiator air intake or a low coolantlevel. If these items are satisfactory the over-heating could be caused by a number of
mechanical causes that would have to bechecked at a MITSUBISHI MOTORSAuthorised Service Point.If your vehicle is in good mechanical condi-tion and it overheats due to heavy traffic con-ditions or high air temperatures, additionalcooling may be obtained by the followingmethods:zReduce your speed by 15 km/h if towingat high speeds.
Normal cruising
Braking Overheating
CAUTIONzIf the engine overheats,
reference should be
made to “Engine overheating” section of“For emergencies” prior to taking any cor-rective action.
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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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Catalytic converterMaintenance 11-3
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The exhaust gas scavenging devices usedwith catalytic converter are extremely effi-cient for the reduction of noxious gases. Thecatalytic converter is installed in the exhaustsystem.It is important to keep the engine properlytuned to ensure proper catalyst operation andprevent possible catalyst damage.
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1. Pull the release lever towards you tounlock the bonnet.
zMake sure that the engine and Plug-inHybrid EV system has cooled down beforeremoving the radiator cap and EV coolingsystem reserve tank cap, because hotsteam or boiling water otherwise will gushfrom the filler port and may scald you.zDo not smoke, cause sparks or allow openflames around fuel or auxiliary battery.The fumes are flammable.zBe extremely cautious when workingaround the auxiliary battery. It containspoisonous and corrosive sulphuric acid.zDo not get under your vehicle with just thebody jack supporting it. Always use auto-motive jack stands.zImproper handling of
components and
materials used in the vehicle can endangeryour personal safety. We recommend youto consult a specialist for necessary infor-mation.zThe components inside the engine roommight be very hot to the touch.To a v o i d b e i n g b u r n t , m a k e s u r e a l l c o m -ponents have sufficiently cooled beforebeginning an inspection. These compo-nents are affixed with the label indicatingprecautions for handling. Follow theinstructions on the label.WA R N I N G
1- Brake fluid reservoir (RHD)2- Engine oil level gauge3- Engine oil cap4- Brake fluid reservoir (LHD)5- Washer fluid reservoir6- EV cooling system reservoir7- Engine coolant reservoirCatalytic converter
WA R N I N GzAs with any vehicle, do not park or oper-ate this vehicle in areas where combustiblematerials such as dry grass or leaves cancome in contact with a hot exhaust since afire could occur.zPaint should not be applied to the catalyticconverter.NOTE
zUse fuel of the type recommended in “Fuelselection” on page 2.
Bonnet To o p e n
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Engine oil
Maintenance 11-5
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The engine oil used has a significant effect onthe engine’s performance, service life andstartability. Be sure to use oil of the recom-mended quality and appropriate viscosity.All engines consume a certain amount of oilduring normal operation. Therefore, it isimportant to check the oil level at regularintervals or before starting a long trip.1. Park the car on a horizontal surface.2. Switch off the engine.3. Wait a few minutes.4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with aclean cloth.5. Reinsert the dipstick as far as it goes.
6. Remove the dipstick and read the oillevel, which should always be within therange indicated7. If the oil level is below the specified limit,remove the cap located on the cylinderhead cover and add enough oil to raise thelevel to within the specified range. Do notoverfill to avoid engine damage. Be sureto use the specified engine oil and do notmix various types of oil.8. After adding oil, close the cap securely.9. Confirm the oil level by repeating step 4to 6.
zSelect engine oil of the proper SAE vis-cosity number according to the atmos-pheric temperature.SAE 0W-20, 0W-30, 5W-30, and 5W-40engine oils can only be used if they meetACEA A3/B3, A3/B4 or A5/B5 and APISG (or higher) specifications.zUse engine oil conforming to the follow-ing classification:•API classification: “For service SG” orhigher•ILSAC certificated oil•ACEA classification:“For service A1/B1, A3/B3, A3/B4, orA5/B5”
Engine oil To c h e c k a n d r e f i l l e n g i n e o i l
FULL LOW
NOTE
zThe engine oil will dete
riorate rapidly if the
vehicle is subjected to severe conditions,requiring earlier oil replacement.Please refer to the maintenance schedule.zFor information on how to dispose of usedengine oil, refer to page 2-15.
Recommended engine oil vis-cosity
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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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