2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Check

Trailer towing
Driving safety 6-13
6
Choose a proper hitch and ball, and make sure it is installed at a height that is compati- ble with the trailer.Use a good equalizing hitch which uniformly distributes the trailer tongue load throughout the frame. A safety chain must al
ways be used between
the towing vehicle and the trailer. Leave suf- ficient slack in the chain for turns. The chain
should cross under the trailer tongue to pre- vent the tongue from dropping to the groundin case it becomes damaged or separated. For correct safety chai
n procedures, consult
your authorized Mitsub
ishi Motors dealer.
Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re towing a trailer. Refer to “WAR- RANTY AND MAINTENANCE MAN-UAL”. Especially important in trailer operation are manual transaxle oil, automatic transaxle fluid, engine oi
l, rear axle oil, belt,
cooling system and brake system. Each of these is covered in this manual. For details, please refer to the “Vehicle careand maintenance” section. Check periodically to se
e that all hitch nuts
and bolts are tight.
Mitsubishi Motors recommends that any trailer having a total we
ight of 1,250 lbs (567
kg) or more (2400 models), 1,400 lbs (635kg) or more (3000 mode
ls) be equipped with
its own electric or surge-type brakes. If you choose electric br
akes, be sure they are
electrically actuated. Do not attempt to tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic system. No mat- ter how successful it
may seem, any attempt
to attach trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hydraulic system will lower braking effec- tiveness and create a potential hazard. Trailer lights and equipment must comply with federal, state,
and local regulations.
Check with your local
recreational vehicle
dealer for the requirements in your area, and use only equipment designed for your vehi-cle. Since lighting and wiring vary by trailer type and brand, you should have a qualified tech- nician install a suitable
connector between the
vehicle and the trailer. Improper equipment or installation can cause
damage to your vehi-
Trailer hitches
WA R N I N GIf you make any holes in the body of your vehicle for installing
a trailer hitch, be
sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch. If
you don’t seal them,
deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can enter your vehicle. Refer to “Exhaust system” on page 9-24.NOTE
 Mitsubishi Motors recommends that sway control be used whenever you are towing, to improve towing stability. For further informati
on, please contact your
authorized Mitsubish
i Motors dealer.
Safety chains
CAUTIONNever tow a trailer wi
thout using a safety
chain securely attached to both the trailer and the vehicle. If the
coupling unit or hitch
ball experiences a probl
em, the trailer may
separate from
your vehicle.
Maintenance when trailer tow- ing
Trailer brakes Trailer lights
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Trailer towing 6-14 Driving safety
6
cle’s electrical system
and affect your vehicle
warranty. Many states and Canadi
an provinces require
special outside mirrors when towing a trailer.Even if not required,
you should install spe-
cial mirrors if you ca
nnot clearly see behind
you, or if the trailer
creates a blind spot.
Ask your trailer sales or
rental agency if any
other items are recomm
ended or required for
your towing situation.
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your trailer. Acquaintyourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. Always keep in mind that the vehicle you are drivingis now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is without a trailer. Before you start, check the trailer hitch, safety chains, tires and mirror adjustment.
Be sure your vehicle’s ti
res are inflated to the
cold inflation pressure listed in the manual. You’ll find these numbe
rs on the tire and
loading information placard at the sill of the driver’s door. Refer to “Tire inflati
on pressures” on page
9-18. Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehi-cle without a trailer.
This can help you avoid
situations that require
heavy braking and sud-
den turns. You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And, becauseyou’re a good deal longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
Additional trailer equipment Operating hints
WA R N I N G If you have a rear
window open and you
tow a trailer with yo
ur vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas which
you cannot see or
smell could come into your vehicle. It can cause unconsciousness or death. Refer to“Exhaust system” on page 9-24. To maximize your safety when towing a trailer: Have your exhaust system inspected for leaks, and make necessary repairs beforestarting on your trip. Keep the rear
windows closed.
If exhaust does come into your vehicle through a window or
another opening,
drive with your front, main heating orcooling system on an
d with the blower on
any speed. This will
bring fresh, outside
air into your vehicle. Do not use recircula-tion because it only recirculates the air inside your vehicle. Refer to “Air selection switch” on page 7-9.
Driver preparation Vehicle preparation
WA R N I N G
Tire Following distance Passing
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Trailer towing 6-16 Driving safety
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3. When the chocks or blocks are in place, release your brakes slowly until thechocks or blocks absorb the load. 4. Apply the parking brake firmly. 5. Set the selector lever to the “P” (PARK)position and turn off the engine.
When restarting out after parking on a hill: 1. Check that the selector lever is set to the “P” (PARK) position. 2. Start the engine. Be sure to keep the brake pedal depressed. 3. Set the selector lever to the “D” (DRIVE)position or “R” (REVERSE) position. 4. Release the parking brake and brake pedal and slowly pull or back away from thechocks or blocks. Stop and apply your brakes. 5. Have someone retrieve the chocks orblocks.
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Automatic climate cont
rol air conditioner
Comfort controls 7-11
7
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You can change the following functions to match your preference.  Enable automatic ai
r conditioning control:
When the AUTO switch is pressed, or when the temperature control switch hasbeen set to the minimum temperature, the air conditioning switch is automatically controlled.  Disable automatic air conditioning con- trol: The air conditioning switch is not auto- matically controlled,
unless the air condi-
tioning switch is used.  Changing the settings Press the air conditioning switch for about10 seconds or longer. When the setting has changed, the system will beep and the indi
cator light will flash.
• When the setting has changed from enabled to disabled, the system will beep three times and the indicator light willflash three times. • When the setting has changed from dis- abled to enabled, the system will beeptwo times and the i
ndicator light will
flash three times. On vehicles equippe
d with Mitsubishi
Multi-Communication System, screen operations can also be used to change the setting. Refer to th
e separate owner’s
manual for details.
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When the AUTO switch is pressed, the indi-cator light (A) comes on and the mode selec-tion, blower speed adju
stment, reci
rculated/
outside air selection, temperature adjustment, and air conditioner ON/
OFF status are all
controlled automatically.
CAUTION Using the air conditioni
ng slightly increases
the engine idle speed. Therefore, make sureyour foot is firmly on the brake pedal whenshifting the transaxle into drive.NOTE
 If a problem is detect
ed in the air condition-
ing compressor, the “ ” indicator blinks. Press the air conditioning
switch once to turn
it off, then once more to turn it back on. If the“ ” indicator does not blink, there is no problem. If it does blink,
have it checked at
an authorized Mitsubish
i Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice.  For example, sometimes after using a high- pressure car wash, the
condenser can get wet,
and the “ ” indicator blinks temporarily. Wait for a while, pres
s the air conditioning
switch once to turn the system off, then oncemore to turn it back on. Once the water evap-orates, the blinking will stop.

Personalizing the
air conditioning
switch (Changing the function set-ting)
NOTE
 The factory setting is
“Enable automatic air
conditioning control”.  When the defogger switch
is pressed, the air
conditioner will run au
tomatically, even if
the system is set to “Disable automatic airconditioning control”, in order to prevent windows from fogging up.
AUTO switch
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AM/FM radio/CD player (if so equipped)
Comfort controls 7-15
7
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The audio system can only be used when the ignition switch or the
operation mode is in
ON or ACC.
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 This product supports audio playback from iPod/iPhone devices, however dif- fering versions mean
that playback cannot
be guaranteed. Please be aware that depending on the iPod/iPhone model or
version, operation
may differ.
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 If the product becomes dirty, wipe with a soft cloth.  If very dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in neutral detergent diluted in water, and then wrung out. Do not use benzene, thin- ners, or other chemic
al wipes. This may
harm the surface.
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 Product names and other proper names are the trademarks or registered trade- marks of their respective owners. Furthermore, even if there is no specific denotation of trademarks or registered trademarks, these are to be observed intheir entirety. “Made for iPod”, “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to conne
ct specifically to
iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has beencertified by the deve
loper to meet Apple
performance standards. iPhone, iPod, iPod cla
ssic, iPod nano, and
iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
and other countries.
AM/FM radio/CD player
(if
so equipped)
NOTE
 To listen to the audio system while the engine is not running, turn the ignitionswitch to the “ACC” position or put the oper- ation mode in ACC. If the ignition switch
or the operation mode
is left in ACC, the accessory power will automatically turn off after a certain period of time and you will no longer be able to usethe audio system. The accessory power comes on again if the ignition switch or the engine switch is operated with it in the“ACC” position. Refer
to “ACC power auto-
cutout function” on page 5-18 and 5-56.  If a cellular phone is
used inside the vehicle,
it may create noise in the audio equipment. This does not mean that anything is wrongwith your audio equipment. In such a case, use the cellular phone at
a place as far away
as possible from the audio equipment.
 If foreign objects or water get into the audio equipment, or if smoke or a strange odorcomes from it, immediately turn off theaudio system and have it checked at an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your
choice. Never try to
repair it yourself. Avoid using the audio sys- tem until it is insp
ected by a qualified per-
son.  If the audio system is damaged by foreign objects, water, or fi
re, have the system
checked by a qualified Mitsubishi Motors technician.
Important Points on Usage

iPod/iPhone Playback Function
(if
so equipped)
NOTE
How to Clean

Trademarks

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Handling of Discs
Comfort controls 7-19
7
 Fingerprints or other marks on the read surface of the disc may result in its con-tent being more difficult to read. When holding the disc, grip
both edges, or one
edge and the center hole, in order that theread surface is not touched.  Do not affix paper or stickers, or other- wise damage the disc. Do not forcefully insert a disc if another is already within the device. This can result in damage to discs, or malfunction.  Periodically clean the read surface of the disc. When cleaning, do not wipe in a cir- cular motion. Instead, wipe gently out-wards from the center of the disc to the outer edge.  New discs may have burring around the outer edge or in the hole in the center. Ensure you check for these. If there are burrs, these may lead to faulty operation,therefore ensure these are removed.  When not using discs, ensure these are kept in cases, and stor
ed out of direct sun-
light.
 If discs are not going to be used for a long period of time, remove these from theproduct.
In cold environments such as in mid-winter when the interior of the vehicle is cold, turn- ing the heater on and
immediately trying to
use the product may cause condensation (water droplets) to form
on the disc and inter-
nal optical components,
and this may prevent
the product from operating correctly. In these conditions, rem
ove the disc
, and wait
a short time before use. Actions such as unauthorized reproduction, broadcast, public perfo
rmance, or rental of
discs that comprise other than personal useare prohibited by law.
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The following marks are printed on the disc label, package, or jacket.
 Playback of discs
other than those
described in “Types of Disc That Can Be Played Back” is not guaranteed. 3 inches (8 cm) discs may not be used.  Do not insert irregularly-shaped discs (for example, heart-shaped), as these mayresult in malfunction.
Additionally, discs
that have transparent portions may not be played back.
Important Points on Handling Cleaning Important Points on Storage
Disc Playback Environment CopyrightTypes of Disc That Can Be Played Back
Ty p e
Size
Maxi- mum playback time
Com- ments
CD-DA 5 inches
(12 cm)
74 minutes —
CD-TEXT 5 inches
(12 cm)
74 minutes —
CD-R/RW 5 inches
(12 cm)
—•Disc
contain-ing MP3 files
Discs That May Not Be Played Back
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Display Indicator 7-40 Comfort controls
7
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This explains content of the display indicator.
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You can change the content of the display indicator. Press the DISP key to switch the display con-tent. Each time the DISP ke
y is pressed, the dis-
play content changes.
This switches in the order “Frequency”, “Sta- tion name”, and “Radio text”.
Display Indicator Change the Display Mode
CAUTION The operation of changing display contents may impede safe driving, therefore checksafety before operation.NOTE
 Up to 11 characters
may be displayed at one
time. To display 12 or more characters, press the PAGE key, and s
ubsequent characters
will be displayed.
During FM Reception
NOTE
 Radio text has a ma
ximum display of 64
characters.  If there is no text information to display, then “NO MESSAGE” is displayed.
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Troubleshooting
Comfort controls 7-45
7
(“Set value” bold typefa
ce indicates factory
default settings.)
The version number can be confirmed. 1. Select “Gracenote DB” and press the
/SEL key.
2. Turn the /SEL key and select “DB Ver- sion”. 3. Press the /SEL key. The DB Version is displayed.
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Please check these items if a message appears on the displa
y, or if you think something is not working properly.
A message is displayed on this pr
oduct according to the situation.
PHONE IN-L
During mobile phone voice cut- in, output sound from the left front speaker.
PHONE IN-R
During mobile phone voice cut- in, output sound from the right front speaker.
PHONE IN-LR
During mobile phone voice cut- in, output sound from the left and right front speakers.
Settings value
Settings content
Vehicles with a Bluetooth
® 2.0 Interface
Settings name
Settings value
Settings content
HFM voice lan- guage set-tings
ENG- LISH
Change the hands free module voice language.
FRENCH SPANISH JAPA- NESE
Gracenote DB (Vehicles with a Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface)
Troubleshooting If This Message Appears...
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