2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER III stop start

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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Battery
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-13
9
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The condition of the batte
ry is very important
for quick starting and to keep the vehicle’selectrical system working properly. Check the battery regularly. If battery performance
is suspect, have the
battery and charging
system tested by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility
of your choice.
The electrolyte level
must be between the
limits shown on the outside
of the battery. Fill
it with distilled water
as needed. The inside of
the battery is divided into several compart- ments. Take the cap off of each compartmentand fill to the mark. Do not fill above the t
op line because a spill
during driving could cause damage. The battery is weaker in cold temperatures. This has to do with its chemical and physicalproperties and is why a very cold battery, especially one with a lo
w charge, will have a
hard time starting your vehicle.It is recommended that you have your battery and charging system checked by an autho- rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice
before the start of cold
weather. If necessary, have it charged. Thiswill provide more reliab
le starting, and longer
battery life. To disconnect the battery cable, stop the engine. Disconne
ct the negative (-) terminal
first, then the positive
(+) terminal. To recon-
nect the battery, first
connect the positive (+)
terminal and then the negative (-) terminal,before starting the vehicle.
CAUTION Do not let any petrol
eum-based fluid touch,
mix with, or get into the brake fluid. Thiswill damage the seals. Be careful when handling brake fluid. It can damage painted surfaces. Use only the listed brake fluid. Different brands of brake fluid have different addi-tives, and these can cause a chemical reac- tion. Do not mix brands of brake fluid. Keep the reservoir ta
nk cap closed to keep
the brake fluid from evaporating.
Battery
NOTE
 After replacing the battery, the electronic control system data for the automatic trans-axle, etc., will be erased.As a result, shifting may be rough. Shifting will become smoother after several changes in speed.
Checking battery electrolyte level During cold weather
Disconnection and connection
NOTE
 Open the terminal cover (A) before discon- necting or connecting the positive (+) termi- nal of the battery.  Loosen the nut (B) and then disconnect the battery cable from the positive (+) terminal.
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Alphabetical index
12-3
12
Replacement
..................................
9-33
Front turn signal light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-30
Replacement
..................................
9-35
Fuel
Filling the fuel tank
...........................
3-3
Fuel economy
...................................
6-2
Fuel hoses
......................................
9-22
Fuel selection
...................................
3-2
Tank capacity
.................................
11-7
Fuel Pump Shut-off System
.................
8-16
Fuses
.................................................
9-25
Fusible links
.......................................
9-25
G
General maintenance
...........................
9-23
General vehicle data
............................
11-4
Genuine parts
.......................................
3-6
Glove compartment
...........................
5-214
Glove compartment light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-32
H
Hazard warning
flasher switch
...........
5-177
Hazard warning lights
.......................
5-166
Head restraints
....................................
4-10
Headlight leveling switch
..................
5-176
Headlights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-30
Dimmer
........................................
5-174
Headlight flasher
...........................
5-174
Replacement
..........................
9-32
, 9-33
Switch
..........................................
5-171
High beam indicator
..........................
5-166
High-mounted stop light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-30
Hill start assist
...................................
5-85
Hood lock release me
chanism and safety
catch
...............................................
9-24
Horn switch
......................................
5-184
I
If the vehicle breaks down
.....................
8-2
Ignition switch
...................................
5-55
Important facts to know in
case of an accident
10-4 Indicators
....................
5-148
, 5-165
, 5-166
Information screen display
.................
5-149
Inside rearview mirror
.........................
5-53
Inspection and maintena
nce following rough
road operation
..................................
5-82
Instrument cluster
..............................
5-120
Interior lights
....................................
5-211
J
Jack
.....................................................
8-5
Storage
............................................
8-5
Jump-starting the engine
........................
8-2
K
Keyless entry system
....................
5-7
, 5-28
Keys
....................................................
5-3
L
Labeling
.............................................
11-2
Lane Departure Warning System (LDW)
.....
5-111 License plate light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-30
Replacement
...................................
9-38
Liftgate
..............................................
5-35
Link System
.....................................
5-184
Loading information
..............................
6-6
Lubricants
..........................................
11-7
Luggage floor box
.............................
5-215
Luggage hooks
.................................
5-221
M
MIVEC engine
..........................
5-24
, 5-59
Modification of your vehicle
..................
3-5
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