2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT towing

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If this warning light comes on or
flashes while you’re driving...
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If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...
NOTE
For information regarding warning displays in the multi-informat
ion display, refer to “Multi-information display” on page 5-83.
 These warning lights will come on for a few seconds for a bulb check
when the ignition switch is first turned to “ON” or the op
eration mode is put in ON.
Wa r n i n g l i g h t s
Do this
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Charging system warning light
 Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine. Contact your Mitsubishi Motors dealer or
a repair facility of your choice for assis-
tance.
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Brake warning light
 If this light comes on while driving, check to see that the parking brake is fully released. If this light stays on after releasing the parking brake, immediately stop and check the brake fluid level.  If the brake fluid level is correct, there may be a system malfunction. Avoid hard braking and high speed, and contact an aut
horized Mitsubishi Mo
tors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice for assistance.
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Engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or
“Check engine light”)
 Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing, have the engine system checked at an authorized Mits
ubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility
of your choice as soon as possible. If the
vehicle is not drivable, contact emergency
roadside assistance at 1-888-648-7820 (for ve
hicles sold in U.S.A.) or 1-888-576-
4878 (for vehicles sold in Canada), an auth
orized Mitsubishi Moto
rs dealer, or local
towing company for assistance.
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Break-in recommendations
Features and controls 5-3
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Advanced automobile manufacturing tech- niques permit you to operate your new vehi-cle without requiring a long break-in period of low-speed driving. However, you can add to the future perfor-mance and economy of your vehicle by observing the following precautions during the first 300 miles (500 km).Drive your vehicle at moderate speeds duringthe break-in period.  Avoid revving the engine.  Avoid rough driving such as sudden starts, sudden acceleration, prolonged high-speed driving and sudden braking. These would have a detrimental effect on the engine and also cause increased fuel andoil consumption, which could result in malfunction of the engine components. Be particularly careful to avoid full accelera-tion while in low shift position (low gears).  Do not overload the vehicle. Stay within the seating capacity. (Refer to “Cargo load precautions” on page 6-10.)  Do not use this vehicle for trailer towing.
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Two keys are provided. The keys fit all locks. Keep one in a safe place as a spare key. Two F.A.S.T.-keys and two emergency keys are provided. Keep one F.A.S.T.-key and one emergencykey in a safe place together as a set of spare keys.
Break-in recommendations
Keys Type 1 1- Key for the electronic immobilizer and
keyless entry system
2- Key number plateType 2
1- F.A.S.T.-key
(with electronic immob
ilizer and keyless
entry system function)
2- Emergency key 3- Key number plate
NOTE
 The key is a precision electronic device with a built-in signal transmitter. Please observe the following in order to prevent damage. • Do not leave where it may be exposed to heat caused by direct sunlight, such as ontop of the dashboard. • Do not take the remote control transmitter apart. • Do not excessively bend the key or subject it to strong impacts. • Keep the remote control transmitter dry.• Keep away from magnetic objects such as key rings.
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4-wheel drive operation 5-58 Features and controls
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Your vehicle has been designed primarily for use on pavement.But its unique 4 -wheel drive system allows you to occasionally travel on unpaved roads, to campgrounds, picnic sites, and similarlocations. Not only does this ensure better handling on dry, paved roads but also permits better trac-tion when driving on slippery, wet or snow-covered roads and when moving out of mud. But it is not suitable for heavy off road use or towing in rough conditions.It is particularly important to note that 4- wheel drive may not give sufficient hill climbing ability and engine braking on steepslopes. You should try to avoid driving on steep slopes. Also, you must exercise caution when drivingon sand and mud and when driving through water because sufficient traction may not be available in certain circumstances.Please avoid driving the vehicle through areas where the tires may get stuck in deep sand or mud.
CAUTION If the selected drive mode indicator is blink- ing, the vehicle switches automatically to front-wheel drive in order to protect the drive-system components, and drive mode selection is no longer possible with the drivemode-selector. The warning display is also displayed in the information screen in the multi-informationdisplay. Reduce speed, and if the indicator goes out after driving a while, resume driving asbefore. If the indicator continues blinking for more than about 5 minutes, have the vehicle inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer or a repair fa
cility of your choice as
soon as possible.
Type 1 Type 2
CAUTION The warning display on the information screen in the multi-information display, a problem has occurred with the electronically controlled 4WD system and the safety device has activated. Have an inspection made byan authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as pos- sible.
Type 1 Type 2
CAUTION Always use tires of the same size, type, and brand that have no wear differences. Using tires that differ in size, type, brand, or wearamount may activate the protection of the drive-system components, causing the drive mode in “4WD AUTO” mode to lock or the“4WD” and “LOCK” indicators to blink alternately.
4-wheel drive operation
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Service brake 5-62 Features and controls
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Overuse of the brake can cause weakening, resulting in poor brake response and prema- ture wear of the brake pads.When driving down a long or steep hill, use engine braking by downshifting.
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Your vehicle is equipped with power brakes for more braking force with less brake pedaleffort. Your brakes are designed to operate at full capacity, even if the power
assist is not being
used. If the power assist is not being used, the effort needed to press the brake pedal is greater.If you should lose the power assist for some reason, the brakes will still work. If the power brake unit or either of the twobrake hydraulic systems stops working prop- erly, the rest of the br
ake system will still
work, but the vehicle will not slow down asquickly. You will know this has happened if you find you need to press the brake down farther, orharder when slowing down or stopping, or if the brake warning light and the warning dis- play in the multi-information display comeon. Have the brake system repaired at an
To w i n g
CAUTION Do not tow 4-wheel drive vehicles with the front or rear wheels on the ground (Type Aor Type B) as illustrated. This could result in damage to the drivetrain, or unstable towing. If you tow 4-wheel drive vehicles, use Type C or Type D equipment. Even in “2WD” mode, the vehicle cannot be towed with the front or the rear wheels on the ground.
Jacking up a 4-wheel drive vehicle
WA R N I N G Do not crank the engine while jacking up the vehicle.The tire on the ground may turn and the vehicle may roll off the jack.
Service brake Brake pedal
WA R N I N G Do not leave any objects near the brake pedal or let a floor mat slide under it; doing so could prevent the full pedal stroke that would be necessary in anemergency. Make sure that the pedal can be operated freely at all times. Make sure the floor mat is securely held in place.
CAUTION It is important not to drive the vehicle with your foot resting on the brake pedal when braking is not required. This practice can result in very high brake temperatures, pre- mature lining wear, and possible damage tothe brakes.
Power brakes
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Cruise control (if so equipped) Features and controls 5-71
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Cruise control is an automatic speed control system that keeps a set speed. It can be acti- vated at speeds from about 25 mph(40 km/h). Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).To w i n g
CAUTION When towing the vehicle with only the front wheels or only the rear wheels raised off the ground, do not place the ignition switch in the “ON” position or do not put the operationmode in ON. Placing the ignition switch in the “ON” position or putting the operation mode in ON could cause the ASC to operate,resulting in an accident. Note that the correct towing method depends on the transmission type and the vehicle’sdrive configuration. For details, refer to “Towing” on page 8-12.
Cruise control (if so equipped)
CAUTION When you do not wish to drive at a set speed, turn off the cruise control for safety.
 Do not use cruise control when driving con- ditions will not allow you to stay at the same speed, such as in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered, wet, slippery, on a steep downhill slope. On vehicles equipped with manual transaxle, do not move the gearshift lever to the “N”(Neutral) position while driving at a set speed without depressing the clutch pedal. The engine will run too fast and might bedamaged.NOTE
 Cruise control may not be able to keep your speed on uphills or downhills.  Your speed may decrease on a steep uphill. You may use the accelerator pedal if you want to stay at your set speed.  Your speed may increase to more than the set speed on a steep downhill. You have to usethe brake to control your speed. As a result, the set speed driving is deactivated.CAUTION
Cruise control switches A- CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF switch
Used to turn on and off the cruise control.
B- SET - switch
Used to reduce the set speed and to set the desired speed.
C- RES + switch
Used to increase the set speed and toreturn to the original set speed.
D- CANCEL switch
Used to deactivate the set speed driving.NOTE
 When operating the cruise control switches, press the cruise control switches correctly.The set speed driving may be deactivated automatically if two or more switches of the cruise control are pressed at the same time.
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Driving safetyDriving precaution ..........
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Fuel economy ............................
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Driving, alcohol and dr
ugs ..............................................................6-2
Floor mat ...................................
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Vehicle preparation before driving ..................................................6-4 Safe driving techniques
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Driving during cold weat
her ............................................................6-5
Braking .....................................
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Parking ......................................
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Loading information
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Cargo loads .....................
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Trailer towing .................
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Loading information Driving safety 6-9
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6.If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the availablecargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.NOTE
The above steps for determiningcorrect load limit were written in accordance with U.S.A. regula-tions. Your vehicle cannot tow a trailer, so step 6 is irrelevant.
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Trailer towing 6-12 Driving safety
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When installing the roof carrier, use the brackets (A). The brackets (A) are located under each cover(B).
Slide each cover (B) toward the front of the vehicle to remove it.
1. With each cover, put the tabs (C) on the cover in the holes (D) in the roof. 2. Slide the cover (B) toward the rear of thevehicle to install it.
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 Before driving and after traveling a short dis- tance, always check the load to make sure it is securely fastened to the roof carrier. Stop the vehicle periodically and check that the load remains secure. If the load is notsecure, it could fall from the vehicle and damage your vehicle, another vehicle or cre- ate a road hazard.NOTE
 To prevent wind noise or reduction in gas mileage, remove the roof carrier when not in use.  Before using an automatic car wash, check with the attendant to determine if the roof carrier should be removed.  Be sure that adequate clearance is main- tained for raising the liftgate when installinga roof carrier.
Roof carrier mounting brackets

(if so equipped)
CAUTION
Attaching the roof carrier

Refitting the covers

Trailer towing
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