2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER III fuel type

Indicators 5-166 Features and controls
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The arrows will flash in time with the corre- sponding exterior turn signals when the turnsignal lever is used. Both arrows will flash
when the hazard warn-
ing flasher swit
ch is pressed.
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A blue light comes on when the headlights are on high beam.
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This indicator comes on while the front foglights are on.
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This indicator light illuminates while the position lights are on.
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This indicator comes on in blue while thecoolant temperature is low.
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This function displays
how fuel-efficiently
you are driving under different driving condi- tions. The ECO drive assist di
splay will change as
follows if you do fuel-efficient driving using the accelerator in a way well matched with the vehicle speed.
Indicators Turn signal indicators/Hazard warning lights
NOTE
 If the indicator flashes faster than usual or if the indicator stays on wi
thout flashing, check
for a malfunctioning turn signal light bulb orturn signal connection.
High beam indicator
Front fog light indicator
(if so
equipped)Position indicator Low coolant temperature indi- cator - blue (Vehicle equipped with the multi information dis- play - Type 2)
NOTE
 When the indicator goes out, this should be used as a rough indication of when the heat-ing starts working.
ECO Drive Assist (Vehicle equipped with the multi infor-mation display - Type 2)
ECO drive level Low High
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Warning lights 5-168 Features and controls
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This light comes on in the event of a malfunc- tion in the charging system or when the igni-tion switch is turned to the “ON” position (engine off) or the operation mode is put in ON. On vehicle equipped with the multiinformation display - Type 1, a warning is also displayed in the multi information dis- play. When the engine is started, the lightshould go out. Check to make sure that the light has gone out before driving.
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This light comes on when the engine oil pres- sure is below normal. If the light stays onwhile driving, stop the
engine as soon as pos-
sible. Do not run the engine until the cause of the low oil pressure is corrected.
CAUTION Driving for a long time with the engine mal- function indicator on
may cause more dam-
age to the emission control system. Thiscould also affect fuel economy and drivabil- ity. If this indicator does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” posi- tion or the operation mode
is put in ON, have
the system checked at an authorized Mitsubi- shi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. If the engine malfuncti
on indicator comes on
while the engine is running, avoid driving athigh speeds. During vehicle operation
with the indicator
on, the vehicle may not
accelerate when you
depress the accelerator pedal. When the vehicle is stat
ionary with the indi-
cator on, you must depress the brake pedalmore firmly than usual since the engine idling speed is higher than usual and a vehi- cle with an automatic transaxle or CVT has astronger tendency to creep forward.
NOTE
 Do not disconnect the ba
ttery cable when the
engine malfunction i
ndicator (“SERVICE
ENGINE SOON” or “Che
ck engine light”) is
on. The engine electronic control module stores critical OBD information (especially exhaustemission data), which ma
y be lost if the bat-
tery cable is disconne
cted while the engine
malfunction indicator is
on. This will make it
difficult to diagnose the cause of future prob- lems.
Charging system warning light
CAUTION If the warning light stays on while the engine is running, park your ve
hicle in a safe place
as soon as possible and
contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility
of your choice to have the system checked.
Oil pressure warning light (Vehicle equipped with the multi information display - Type 2)
CAUTION If this light comes on when the engine oil level is not low, have
your vehicle checked at
an authorized Mitsubish
i Motors dealer or a
repair facility
of your choice.
This warning light does not show the amount of oil in the crankcase. This can only bedetermined by checking th
e oil level with the
dipstick with the engine turned off.
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Hazard warning flasher switch Features and controls 5-177
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If you press the flasher switch, the front and rear turn signals will flash intermittently, and so will the hazard warn
ing lights. This is an
emergency warning syst
em and should not be
used when the vehicle is in motion, except for emergencies.If you need to leave your
vehicle, the flashers
will keep working after the ignition switch is removed or the operation
mode is put in OFF.
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ECO mode is an eco-driving support system which automatically cont
rols the engine, air
conditioning system,
4WD system (if so
equipped) and S-AWC (if so equipped) to improve fuel efficiency.Refer to Electronically controlled 4WD sys- tem” on page 5-74. Refer to “S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Con-trol)” on page 5-77. Refer to “Automatic cl
imate control air con-
ditioner” on page 7-5. The ECO mode starts working by pressing the ECO mode switch when the ignition switch or operation mode is in ON. Push the switch again and the ECO mode willcancel.
NOTE
 A light in the instrument panel flashes to show when the front and rear turn signallights are working properly.If this light flashes fa
ster than usual, check
for a burned out turn signal light bulb or mal- functioning connect
ion in the signal.
If the panel light does not come on when the lever is moved, check for a blown fuse or a burned out bulb in the panel.Have the system inspected by your autho- rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.  It is possible to modify functions as follows: • Deactivate the turn signal light 3-flash function for lane changes. • Adjust the time required to operate the lever for the 3-flash function. See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details. For vehicles equipped
with the Mitsubishi
Multi-Communication System, adjustments can be made using screen operations. For further details, refer to the separate owner’smanual.
 It is possible to cha
nge the tone of a sound-
ing buzzer as the turn signal lights flash.[Vehicle equipped with the multi informationdisplay - type 1] Refer to “Changing the turn-signal sound” on page 5-139.[Vehicle equipped with the multi information display - type 2] See your authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer for details.
Hazard warning flasher switch
NOTE
NOTE
 If the flashers are used for several hours, the battery will run down.
This could make it
difficult or impossible
to restart your vehicle.
ECO mode switch
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Driving precaution 6-2 Driving safety
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Utility vehicles have
higher ground clearance
and a narrower track, which enables them to perform in a wide variety of off-road situa-tions. Because of the higher ground clear- ance, these vehicles have a higher center of gravity, which makes them handle differentlythan ordinary vehicles when driving on pave- ment. They are not designed to maneuver or corner at the same speed on pavement as con-ventional 2-wheel driv
e passenger cars any
more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform sati
sfactorily in off-road condi-
tions. Always drive safely and steer the vehicle carefully. Avoid operati
ng the vehicle in a
manner that might require sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers. As w
ith other vehicles of
this type, failure to ope
rate this vehicle cor-
rectly can result in loss of control or vehicle rollover. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is sig-nificantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Be
fore starting the vehi-
cle, always make cert
ain that you and all your
passengers are properly wearing their seatbelts (with children in the rear seat, in appro- priate restraints).
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Fuel economy is depe
ndent on many factors.
Your personal driving habits can have a sig- nificant effect on your fuel consumption. Several recommendations
for achieving the
greatest fuel economy are listed below.  Whenever accelerating from a stop, always accelerate
slowly and smoothly.
 When parked for even a short period, do not idle the engine. Shut it off. Plan your trips to avoid unnecessary stops.  Keep your tires inflated to the recom- mended pressures.  When driving on highways or dry improved roads, set the drive mode-selec-tor “4WD ECO”, “4WD AUTO” or “AWC ECO”, “NORMAL” position (if so equipped). For freeway driving, maintain a speed of approximately 50 mph (80 km/h) when traffic, roadway and weather conditionssafely permit.
 Keep your air filter clean and your vehicle lubricated according
to the recommenda-
tions in this manual.  Always keep your ve
hicle well main-
tained. A poorly maintained enginewastes fuel and costs money.  Never overload your vehicle.
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Drunk driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents.Your driving ability ca
n be seriously impaired
even with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you
have been drinking,
don’t drive. Ride with a designated non- drinking driver, call a cab or a friend, or use public transportation. Drinking coffee or tak-ing a cold shower will not make you sober. Similarly, prescription and nonprescription drugs affect your aler
tness, perception and
reaction time. Consul
t with your doctor or
pharmacist before dr
iving while under the
influence of any of these medications.
Driving precaution
WA R N I N G Utility vehicles have
a significantly higher
rollover rate than othe
r types of vehicles.
Avoid abrupt maneuvers and excessive speed. Always buckle up.
Fuel economy
Driving, alcohol and drugs
WA R N I N G NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE. Your perceptions ar
e less accurate, your
reflexes are slower and your judgment isimpaired.
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Engine hood
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-3
9
To reduce the possibili
ty of catalytic con-
verter damage:  Use UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY of the type of recommended in the “Fuel selection”. Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of gas could damage the catalytic converter. Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. If the battery is weak or run down, use jumper cables toproperly start the engine.
 Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or removed, such aswhen performing
diagnosti
c tests.
 Do not idle the engine
for a long time if it
is idling roughly or otherwise obviouslymalfunctioning.  To prevent the catalytic converter from being damaged from unburned gas, do notrace the engine when turning off the igni- tion switch.  Stop driving the vehicle if you think the performance is noticeably low, or the engine has a malfunction such as with theignition, etc. If you are not able to stop driving immediately,
slow down and drive
for only a short time. Have your vehiclechecked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon
as possible.
 In unusual situations involving major engine problems, a burning odor may indicate severe and abnormal catalyticconverter overheating.
If this occurs, stop
in a safe place, shut the engine off and let the vehicle cool. Once
the engine is cool,
immediately take your
vehicle to a dealer
or a repair facility of your choice for ser- vice.
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Use the engine hood release lever (located under the instrument panel near the driver’s door) to unlock the engine hood. Pull the lever toward you to release the engine hood latch.
CAUTION Damage to the catalyti
c converter can result
if your vehicle is not
kept in proper operating
condition. If the engine
malfunctions or mis-
fires, or if your vehi
cle performance suffers,
have it serviced promptly. Running your vehicle when it is
overheated may result in
damage to the converter and vehicle.WA R N I N G Do not park or run your vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as dry grass or leaves can come
in contact with a
hot exhaust, since a fire could occur. Do not put undercoat paint on the cata- lytic converter.
Engine hood To open
WA R N I N G Never use the release lever to unlatch the engine hood while the
vehicle is in motion.
Do not drive your vehicle unless the engine hood is locked.
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General maintenance
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-23
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Have the valve clea
rance checked at an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer at the mileage specified in the “WARRANTY ANDMAINTENANCE MANUAL”. If the engine sounds abnormally loud, have adjustments made by an authorizedMitsubishi Motors dealer.
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Check these regularly for damage or leaks inthe fuel lines and connections. Check the fuel tank filler cap for dama
ge or looseness. Pay
special attention to the fuel lines closest tohigh heat sources such
as the exhaust mani-
fold.
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If the fuel-vapor vent line is clogged or dam- aged, the fuel-vapor mixture will escape, pol- luting the air. Have the system checked at an authorizedMitsubishi Motors dealer at the mileage spec- ified in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTE- NANCE MANUAL”.
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The next pages list th
e maintenance service
recommended by Mitsubishi Motors Corpo- ration. In addition to the general maintenance that needs to be performed at the times listed,there are other parts which do not usually need regular maintenance. But, if any of these parts stops working prop-erly, your vehicle performance could suffer. Have these items checked if you notice a problem with them. If you have any questions, see your autho- rized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer for assistance.
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Good brakes are essential for safe driving. Check the brake pads for wear. For good braking performance, replace the brake padswith the same type pa
ds as the originals.
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Brake hoses and tubing should be checked for:  Severe surface cracki
ng, scuffing or worn
spots. If the fabric casing of the hose isshowing through any cracks or worn spots in the rubber hose cover, the hose should be replaced. The brakes can fail if thehose wears through.  Improper installation may cause twisting, or wheel, tire or
chassis interference.
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Check the following parts for damage and grease leaks:  Ball joint boots of the suspension and steering linkage  Bellows on both ends of the drive shaft
Intake valve clearance Fuel system (tank, pipe line and connection, and fuel tank filler cap)
WA R N I N G If you see a fuel leak
or if you smell fuel,
do not run the engine. Any spark (includ-ing from the ignition
), flame or smoking
material could cause an explosion or fire. Call an authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer or a repair fa
cility of your choice
for assistance.
Evaporative emission control system (except evaporative emission canister) General maintenance
Disc brake pads Brake hoses Ball joint, steering linkage seals, drive shaft boots
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