2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER III automatic transmission

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Features and controlsBreak-in recommendations ..............................................................5-3 Keys .................................................................................................5-3 Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) ........................5-4Keyless entry system (if so equipped) ..............................................5-7 Free-hand Advanced Security Tr
ansmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so
equipped).....................................................................................5-12Door locks ......................................................................................5-31 Power door locks ......
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.....5-33
Child safety locks for rear door ..........
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.....5-35
Liftgate (except for vehi
cles equipped with the
power liftgate) ....5-35
Power liftgate (if so equipped) .......................................................5-36 Inside liftgate release .....................................................................5-43Theft-alarm system ........................................................................5-44 Power window control ...................................................................5-47 Sunroof (if so equipped) .................................................................5-50Parking brake .................................................................................5-52 Steering wheel height and reach adjustment ..................................5-53 Inside rearview mirror ...................................................................5-53Outside rearview mirrors ...............................................................5-54 Ignition switch ...............................................................................5-55 Steering wheel lock (if so equipped) ..............................................5-57Starting the engine .........................................................................5-58 Automatic transaxle (if so equipped)..............................................5-60 Continuously variable transmission
(CVT) (if so equipped)..........5-67
Electronically controlled
4WD system (if so equipped).................5-74
S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) (if
so equipped) .....................5-77
4-wheel drive operation .................................................................5-80Inspection and maintenance followi
ng rough road operation ........5-82
Cautions on the handling of 4-wheel dr
ive vehicles ..................... 5-83
Service brake ................................................................................. 5-84 Hill start assist (if so equipped) ...................................................... 5-85Brake assist system ........................................................................ 5-86 Anti-lock braking system .............................................................. 5-86 Electric power steering system (EPS) ........................................... 5-88Active stability control (ASC) ....................................................... 5-89 Cruise control ................................................................................ 5-92 Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC) (if so equipped) .............. 5-96Forward Collision Mitigation System
(FCM) (if so equipped) .... 5-106
Lane Departure Warning System (LDW
) (if so equipped)........... 5-111
Tire pressure monitoring system ................................................. 5-114Rear-view camera (if so equipped)............................................... 5-118 Instrument cluster ........................................................................ 5-120 Multi Information display - Type 1 ............................................. 5-122Multi Information display - Type 2 ............................................. 5-140 Indicator light, warning light, and
information screen display list
(multi information display - Type 1) ....................................... 5-148Indicator and warning light package
(multi information display - Type
2) .............................................................................................. 5-165 Indicators ..................................................................................... 5-166Warning lights .............................................................................. 5-167 Information screen display (Vehicle equipped with the multi informa- tion display - Type 1) ............................................................... 5-169Combination headlights and dimmer switch ............................... 5-171 Headlight leveling switch (if so equipped)................................... 5-176 Turn signal lever .......................................................................... 5-176Hazard warning flasher switch .................................................... 5-177
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Automatic transaxle (if so equipped) 5-62 Features and controls
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When the operation mode is put in ON, the selector lever position
is shown on the multi-
information display.
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[For vehicles equipped mono-color liquid crystal display meter] When the selector le
ver position indicator
blinks while you are driving, there could be a malfunction in the automatic transmission
system or A/T fluid temperature becomes abnormally high.
[For vehicles equipped with color liquid crystal display meter]
or
When the warning display or the warn- ing display appears on the information screen
Selector lever position display

Warning display

When the selector lever position indicator blinks

Type 1 Type 2
NOTE
 “A” indicator blinks only if the A/T posi- tional switch is broken. It does not indicate
in normal driving condi-
tion.
CAUTION If a malfunction occurs in the A/T while driving, the indicator will blink.In this case, immediat
ely park your vehicle
in a safe place and fo
llow these procedures:
[If the indicator blinks
rapidly (once per sec-
ond), the A/T fluid is overheating.]Park your vehicle in a safe place but do not turn off the engine. M
ove the selector lever
to the “P” (PARK) position and open thebonnet. Keep the engine, idling. After a while, move the selector lever into any position other than “P” (PARK) positionand confirm that the i
ndicator stops blinking.
It is safe to continue driving if the indicator no longer blinks.If the indicator conti
nues blinking or blinks
intermittently, have
your vehicle inspected
by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.[If the indicator blinks slowly (once per 2 seconds), the A/T safety
device may be oper-
ating due to a malfunction.]Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors deal
er as soon as possi-
ble.
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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-67
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To park the vehicle, fi
rst bring it to a com-
plete stop, fully engage the parking brake, and then move the sele
ctor lever to the “P”
(PARK) position. If the transaxle does not change gears while driving, or your vehicle does not pick upenough speed when starting on an uphill slope, it may be that there is something unusual happening in the
transaxle, causing a
safety device to activa
te. Have your vehicle
checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair fac
ility of your choice as
soon as possible.
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The CVT will automati
cally and continuously
change its gear ratio depending on road anddriving conditions. This helps achieve smooth driving and excellent fuel efficiency. Also you can manually shift up and shiftdown the transmission. Refer to “Sports mode” on page 5-72. The transmission prevents unnecessary upshifts even when the accelerator pedal is released and ensures smooth driving.
According to the conditions, the transmission will automatically shift to a lower gear ratio to achieve stronger engine braking. This mayhelp reduce your need
to use the service
brake.
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As an additional safe
ty precaution, models
equipped with a continuously variable trans-mission have a shift-lock device that holds the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position. To move the selector lever from the “P”(PARK) position to another position, follow the steps below. 1. Press and hold the brake pedal down. 2. Move the selector lever to the desiredposition.
 Do not rev the engine unnecessarily while the vehicle is stationary. Unexpected acceler-ation may occur if the se
lector lever is in a
position other than “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL).
Parking

When the automatic transaxle makes no gear change

CAUTION
NOTE
 When the warning display and “SLOW DOWN” or the wa
rning display and
“SERVICE REQUIRED” appear on the information screen in the multi-informationdisplay, there could be
a malfunction in the
automatic transaxle. Refer to “Automatic transaxle: Warning di
splay” on page 5-62.
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
(if so
equipped)DRIVING UPHILL

DRIVING DOWNHILL

Selector lever operation

NOTE
 The selector lever cannot
be moved from “P”
(PARK) to another position if the ignition switch is set to the “OFF” or “LOCK” or“ACC” position, or if the key has been removed, or the opera
tion mode is put in
OFF or ACC, or if the brake pedal is notpressed and held down.
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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-69
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When the selector lever cannot be shifted from the “P” (PARK) position to anotherposition while the brake
pedal is pressed and
held down with the i
gnition switch at the
“ON” position or the operation mode in ON,the battery may be flat or the shift-lock mech- anism may be malfunctioning. Immediately have your
vehicle checked by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility
of your choice.
If you need to move the vehicle, shift the selector lever as follows. 1. Make sure the parking brake is fully applied.2. Stop the engine if it is running. 3. Insert a screwdrive
r with a cloth over its
tip into the notch (A) of the cover. Prygently as shown to remove the cover.
4. Depress the brake pedal with the right foot. 5. Insert a screwdriver in the shift-lock release hole (B). Shift the selector lever to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position while pressing the screwdriver down.
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When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position or the operation mode is put in ON, the selector lever position is shown onthe multi-information display.
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[For vehicles equipped mono-color liquidcrystal display meter] When the selector le
ver position indicator
blinks while you are driv
ing, there could be a
malfunction in the automatic transmission
When the selector lever cannot be shifted from the “P” (PARK) posi-tion

Selector lever position display

Warning display

When the selector lever position indicator blinks

Type 1 Type 2
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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-73
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In sports mode, the currently selected shift range is displayed on
the information screen
in the multi-information display.
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To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE)position (when passing another vehicle) push the accelerator to the floor. The CVT will automatically downshift.
 To maintain good running performance, the transmission may refuse to perform anupshift when the select
or lever or sportronic
steering wheel pa
ddle shifter is moved to the
“+(SHIFT UP)” positi
on at certain vehicle
speeds. Also, to prevent over-revving of theengine, the transmission
may refuse to per-
form a downshift when the shift lever or sportronic steering wh
eel paddle shifter is
moved to the “- (SHIFT DOWN)” position at certain vehicle speeds.
When this happens, a
buzzer sounds to
indicate that a downshift is
not going to take place.
Sports mode display

NOTE
Type 1 Type 2
Operation of the CVT

CAUTION Before selecting a pos
ition with the engine
running and the vehicl
e stationary, firmly
depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehi- cle from creeping. The vehicle will begin to
move as soon as the
CVT is engaged, especi
ally when the engine
speed or idle speed is
high, or with the air
conditioning operating.Do not release the brake pedal until you are ready to drive away. Depress the brake pedal with the right foot at all times. Using the left foot c
ould cause driver move-
ment delay in case of an emergency. To prevent sudden acceleration, never run the engine at high rpms when shifting from the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL). Operating the accelerator pedal while the other foot is resting
on the brake pedal will
affect braking efficien
cy and may cause pre-
mature wear of brake pads.
 Use the selector lever in the correct shift position in accordance
with driving condi-
tions.Never coast downhill backward in the driv- ing shift position {“
D” (DRIVE), “DS”
(DOWN SHIFT & SPORTY DRVING), “L”(LOW) position or sports mode} or coast forward in the “R” (REVERSE) position. Engine stopping and increased brake pedaland steering effort could
lead to an accident.
Do not rev the engine
with the brake pedal
pressed when the vehicle is stationary. This can damage the CVT. Also, when you depress
the accelerator pedal
while holding down the brake pedal with the selector lever in th
e “D” (DRIVE) position,
the engine revolutions
may not rise as high
as when performing the same operation with the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
Passing acceleration

CAUTION
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Electronically controlled 4W
D system (if so equipped)
5-74 Features and controls
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For short waiting periods, such as at traffic lights, the vehicle can be
left in selector lever
position and held stationary with the servicebrake. For longer waiting periods with the engine running, place th
e selector lever in the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position a
nd apply the parking
brake, while holding the vehicle stationary with the service brake.Prior to moving off after having stopped the vehicle, make sure that
the selector lever is in
“D” (DRIVE) position or
Sports mode posi-
tion.
To park the vehicle, fi
rst bring it to a com-
plete stop, fully engage the parking brake, and then move the sele
ctor lever to the “P”
(PARK) position. If the CVT does not shift while driving, or your vehicle does not pick up enough speed when starting on an uphill slope, it may be that there is something unusual happening inthe transmission, causing a safety device to activate. Have your ve
hicle checked at an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or arepair facility of your c
hoice as soon as possi-
ble.
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The electronically controlled 4WD systemhelps improve accelera
tion and vehicle stabil-
ity by controlling the front-rear distribution ofdriving torque using
the electronic control
coupling in the rear differential assembly.
NOTE
 In sports mode, downshifts do not take place when the accelerator is depressed all the wayto the floor.
Waiting

CAUTION To avoid transmission
overheating, never try
to keep your vehicle
stationary on a hill by
using the accelerator
pedal. Always apply
the parking brake and/or service brake. Do not rev the engine unnecessarily while the vehicle is stationary. Unexpected acceler- ation may occur if the selector lever is in aposition other than “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL).
Parking

When the CVT makes no speed change

NOTE
 [For vehicles equipped with mono-color liq- uid crystal display meter]When the selector le
ver position indicator
blinks while you are driving, there could be a malfunction in the automatic transmission system or CVT fluid
temperature becomes
abnormally high. [For vehicles equippe
d with color liquid
crystal display meter] When the warning display and “SLOW DOWN” or the wa
rning display and
“SERVICE REQUIRED” appear on the information screen in the multi-informationdisplay, there could be
a malfunction in the
CVT. Refer to “Continuously variable trans- mission (CVT): Warning display” on page5-69.
Electronically controlled 4WD system
(if so equipped)
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Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list (multi information display - Type 1) 5-154 Features and controls
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 There is a fault in the electronic immobilizer (Anti- theft starting system).
 Put the operation mode in OFF, and then start the engine again.If the warning is not cancel
led, please contact an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil- ity of your choice.
 The driver’s door is open when the operation mode is in any mode other than OFF.
 Put the operation mode in OFF. Refer to “Changing the operation mode” on page 5-17.
 There is a fault in the steering wheel lock.
Park your vehicle 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.
 There is a fault in the electrical system.
Park your vehicle 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.
 The engine is overheated.
Park the vehicle in a safe place and take corrective measures. Refer to “Engine overheating” on page 8-4.
 The automatic transaxle or CVT fluid temperature is increased.
 Park the vehicle in a safe place and take corrective measures. Refer to “Automatic tr
ansaxle” on page 5-60.
Refer to “Continuously
variable transmission
(CVT)” on page 5-67.
Screen
Cause
Do this (Reference)
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Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list (multi information display - Type 1)
Features and controls 5-157
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 There is a fault in the automatic transaxle or CVT.
Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choi
ce to have the system
checked. Refer to “Automatic tr
ansaxle” on page 5-60.
Refer to “Continuously variable transmission (CVT)” on page 5-67.
 The electronically controll
ed 4WD system is hot. Refer to “Elect
ronically controlled 4WD system” on
page 5-74.
 The S-AWC system is hot. Refer to “S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control)” on page
5-77.
 The fuel is running low.
Refuel as soon as possible. Refer to “Fuel remaining
display screen” on page
5-129.
 The outside temperature is 37 °F (3 °C) or less.
Be careful driving on frozen ground.  The ground may be frozen even when this warning is not displayed, so
drive carefully.
 The Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC) has detected the approach of
the vehicles in front.
 Increase the following distance by depressing the brake pedal or marking ot
her decelerating control.
Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC): Approach alarm” on page 5-100.
 The Forward Collision Mi
tigation System (FCM)
has detected the danger of collision.
 Take appropriate action such as depressing the brake to avoid collision.Refer to “Forward collis
ion warning function” on
page 5-107.
Screen
Cause
Do this (Reference)
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