2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER III Owners Manual

Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC) (if so equipped)
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your vehicle if it becomes too close to the vehicle in front.The cruising set speed can be set from 25 mph (40 km/h) to 110 mph (180 km/h). The distance can be select
ed from three levels.
If the vehicle in front decelerates, the ACC will automatically apply limited braking to maintain the distance, a
nd if the front vehicle
then accelerates, the ACC will automatically accelerate your vehicle up to the set speed. If your vehicle is approa
ching too close to the
front vehicle, a buzzer will sound and a warn- ing is shown in the multi information display.When the ACC detects no vehicle ahead, the set speed will be maintained. Conventional cruise cont
rol mode without the
distance control can
also be selected.
Stop lights are illuminated during automatic braking.
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While the ACC is turned on, indicators for the ACC are shown in the multi information display.
WA R N I N G Before using the ACC, read this entire sec- tion to understand th
e limitations of this
system. Failure to follow instructionscould result in an accident. Never rely solely on the ACC. The ACC is not a collision avoidance system or an automatic driving system. It is designed to use only limited brak
ing and is never a
substitute for your safe and careful driv- ing. Always be ready to apply the brakes manually.
Cruise control switch

1- “ACC ON/OFF” switch
Used to turn on and off the ACC sys-tem.
2- “SET -” switch
Used to set a desired speed or to reducethe set speed.
3- “RES +” switch
Used to resume the control function after cancelling the ACC or the conven-tional cruise control. Also used to increase the set speed.
4- “CANCEL” switch
Used to cancel the control function of the ACC or the cruise control.
5- ACC distance switch
Used to set or change the following dis- tance between your
vehicle and a vehi-
cle in front.NOTE
 Operate the individual
switches correctly and
one after another. The ACC may be turned off or its control function may be canc
elled if two or more
switches are pressed concurrently
ACC Indicators

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When the operation mode is in the “ON” position, press the “ACC ON/OFF” switch. The ACC indicators will appear in the multi information display.
1- ACC indicator:
Indicating that the ACC is turned on.
2- Control state indicator:
Indicating that A
CC is activated.
3- Set speed indicator:
Indicating the set speed. If the set speed is not set, “---” isshown.
4- Front vehicle indicator:
Indicating when the ACC detects avehicle ahead. When a front vehicle is detected while the ACC is activated, the ‘Active’ frontvehicle indicator shown in the illustra- tion below will illuminate. When a front vehicle is detected whilethe ACC is not activated or the ACC is canceled, the ‘Stand by’ front vehicle indicator will illuminate.
Display
State
Stan d b y
Active
Vehicle in front detected 5-Following distance indicator: Indicating the following distance.Two states: “Stand
by” and “Active”
When a front vehicle is detected while the ACC is activated, the ‘Active’ fol-lowing distance indicator shown in the illustration below will illuminate. When a front vehicle is detected whilethe ACC is not activated or the ACC is canceled, the ‘Stand by’ following dis- tance indicator will illuminate.Following distance set- ting symbol
State
Stan d b y
Active
Long Middle Short
How to use ACC

To turn on ACC

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Press the “ACC ON/OFF” switch to turn off the ACC.
With the ACC turned on, push down the “SET -” switch while
driving, and when your
vehicle reaches your de
sired speed, release
the “SET -” switch. The ACC will activate and initiate the speed control to maintain the set speed. The set indicator comes on, the set speed is indicated and the follow
ing distance indicator
changes to the ‘active’
display. Also a buzzer
will sound.
You can set the speed anywhere from approx- imately 25 mph (40 km/h) to 110 mph (180 km/h). While a vehicle in front
is being detected and
your vehicle speed is
between a
pproximately
6 mph (10 km/h) and 25 mph (40 km/h), youcan activate the ACC. In this case, the set speed will be set at 25 mph (40 km/h). The ACC cannot otherwis
e be activated while
your vehicle is traveling less than 25 mph (40 km/h) or greater than 110 mph (180 km/h).
NOTE
 Every time the operation mode is turned to the “OFF” position, the ACC is turned off.
To turn off ACC

NOTE
 The ACC can be turned off even while the ACC is active.  Every time the operation mode is turned off, the ACC is turned off and the set speed is erased.
To activate ACC control

NOTE
 When any of the following conditions are present, the ACC will not activate. • When your vehicle speed is lower than approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) or greaterthan 110 mph (180 km/h). • When your vehicle is driven at speeds between approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) and 25 mph (40 km/h) and the ACC is not detecting a vehi
cle in front.
• When ASC is in the OFF position.
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The speed of your vehicle will be maintained at the speed you have set. The speed can be set between approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) and 110 mph (180 km/h).
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The ACC will maintain the distance to thefront vehicle and will apply the brakes auto-matically when the system judges braking is necessary. The distance
can be selected from
three levels. When the front vehicle stops, the ACC will automatically apply the brakes to stop yourvehicle. A few seconds after your vehicle has stopped, the ACC will release the brakes and yourvehicle will start to move or creep slowly. You must apply the brakes to keep your vehi- cle stationary.
When the ACC no longer detects a vehicle in front, the buzzer will sound, the vehicle sym-bol in the display will disappear and your
• While ABS, ASC or TCL is activated. • When the selector leve
r is in positions other
than “D” (DRIVE) and “Ds” (DOWN- SHIFT & SPORTY DRIVING). • While the brake pedal is depressed. • While the parking brake is engaged.• When the ACC system has judged that the performance for detect
ing a front vehicle is
degraded. • When an abnormality
in the ACC system
has been detected.
When ACC detects no vehicle in front within the set distance

NOTE
 If the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed on a down slope, the system will automatically apply the brake to main
tain the vehicle set
speed.NOTE
When ACC detects a vehicle in front within the set distance

NOTE
 If the brake pedal is not depressed within 2 seconds after your vehi
cle has been stopped
by the ACC, a warni
ng buzzer will sound,
the above warning will be shown in the multi information display to alert the driver, and the ACC control will be canceled.  When depressing the brake pedal while the automatic brake is applied, the brake pedalwill feel firm. This is normal. Depress the brake pedal harder to apply greater braking force.  During the automatic
braking, operation
sounds may be heard. This is normal.WA R N I N G Never leave the vehicle while it is being stopped by the ACC.
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vehicle will slowly accelerate to the set speed.
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While the ACC is activated, if your vehicle is approaching too closely to the vehicle in front, the ACC gives a warning by sounding abuzzer and displaying
a message. Apply the
brakes to maintain the appropriate distance to the vehicle in front.
WA R N I N G Your vehicle may accelerate up to the set speed in the following situations. Applythe brake, if necessary, to slow down.• When your vehicle no longer follows thevehicle in front, e.g. at a freeway exit or when your vehicle or
the vehicle in front
changes its lane.
• When driving on a curve. When the vehicle in
front has changed its
course or lane, if
a stationary vehicle
appears in front you
r vehicle, the ACC
will not decelerate your vehicle.
Approach alarm

WA R N I N G
WA R N I N G When the ACC is not being used, turn off the system to avoid unexpected ACC acti-vation. Never operate the AC
C from outside the
vehicle. The ACC will not decelerate your vehicle and/or give the approach alarm in the fol-lowing cases.• When an object other than a vehicle,such as a pedestrian, is in front. • When a malfunction is detected in thesystem.
 The ACC will not decelerate your vehicle in the following cases, but will give the approach alarm.• When the front vehicle is stationary ormoving at an extremely slow speed.• When your brake system has a problem,such as overheating.
 The ACC may not be able to maintain the set speed or the dist
ance to a vehicle in
front and may not alert the driver, if thesystem cannot detect the front vehicle properly. Typical situations include: • When a vehicle cuts
into your path at a
close distance.• When a vehicle in front is not completelyin your path.• When a vehicle in front is towing atrailer.• When a motorcycle or a bicycle is infront.
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There are two ways to increase the set speed. The set speed will increase by 1 mph (1 km/h) every time you push up the “RES +” switch while the ACC is activated. If youhold the switch pushed up, the set speed increases in 5 mph (5 km/h) increments.
• When a vehicle in front is a truck loaded with freight that protrudes rearwardfrom the cargo bed.• When the height of a vehicle in front isextremely low or the road clearance ofthe vehicle is extremely high.• When driving on a r
oad with alternating
up and down surfaces.• When driving on a curve.• When driving on a bumpy or rough road.• When driving in a tunnel.• When driving in construction zones.• When the rear of your vehicle is weigheddown with the weight of passengers andluggage• For up to two minutes after starting driv-ing.• When driving in curved sections of roadincluding their entrance/outlet or run- ning beside a closed lane in a traffic work or similar zone.• When the surface of th
e sensor is covered
with dirt, snow, ice, etc.• When a front vehicle or an oncomingvehicle is splashing wa
ter, snow or dirt.
WA R N I N G
• When driving on
a winding road.
Never use the ACC in the following situa- tions:• In heavy traffic.• On winding roads.• On slippery roads, such as icy, snow-cov-ered or dirt roads.• In adverse weather conditions, such asrain, snow or sand storms, etc.• On steep downslopes.• When the inclination of a road fre-quently changes.• When the approach alarm frequentlysounds.• When your vehicle is towed or is towinganother vehicle.• When your vehicle is on a chassis dyna-mometer or free rollers.• When tire inflation pressures are notadequate.• When the temporary sp
are tire is being
used.• When the radar sensor and/or its sur-rounding area are damaged or deformed.WA R N I N G
CAUTION To maintain proper performance of the ACC:• Always clean the surface of the radar sen- sor.• Avoid impacting the radar sensor or its sur-rounding area.• Do not put a sticker on the radar sensor orits surrounding area.• Do not paint the radar sensor.• Do not install a grill guard.• Do not modify the radar sensor or its sur- rounding area.• Always use tires of the same size, sametype, and same brand, and which have no significant wear differences.• Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension.
To increase the set speed

By using the “RES +” switch:

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When the accelerator pedal is depressed while driving with the ACC control working, you can accelerate the vehicle beyond thepresently set speed. When the vehicle speed reaches your desired speed, push down and release the “SET -”
switch and release the accelerator pedal; the new speed is then set in the system.
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There are two ways to decrease the set speed. The set speed will decrease by 1 mph (1 km/h) every time you push down the “SET -” switch while the ACC is activated. If you hold the switch pushed down, the set speed decreases in 5 mph (5 km/h) increments.
NOTE
 There is some time
lag until the vehicle
begins accelerating to
the new set speed after
the set speed has been changed.  The set speed can be changed even while your vehicle is followi
ng a vehicle in front
using the ACC. In this case, however, although the set speed itself is increased,your vehicle will
not accelerate.
 When the switch is he
ld, a buzzer will sound
every time the set speed changes
By using the accelerator pedal:

WA R N I N G The ACC braking control and approach alarm functions will
not work while the
accelerator pedal is depressed.NOTE
 The set speed indicator in the multi informa- tion display will show “---” while the accel-erator pedal is depressed.  If the “SET -” button is not pushed down while depressing the ac
celerator pedal, your
vehicle speed will return to the set speed, after the accelerator pedal is released. Whenthe accelerator pedal is released, the ACC braking control and approach alarm func- tions may not immediately work.
To decrease the set speed

By using the “SET -” switch:

NOTE
 There is some time
lag until the vehicle
begins decelerating after the set speed has been changed.
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By depressing the brake pedal while the ACC is activated, the ACC c
ontrol is canceled and
your vehicle speed will decrease.At the point where the vehicle speed reaches your desired speed,
push down and release
the “SET -” switch; the new speed is then setin the system.
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Simply depress the accelerator pedal to tem-porarily accelerate the
vehicle. Releasing the
pedal automatically sl
ows down the vehicle
to the set speed and ACC restarts its control.
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There are two ways to cancel the ACC con- trol.  By pressing the “CANCEL” switch.  By depressing the brake pedal.
The set speed can be changed even while your vehicle is follow
ing a vehicle in front
using the ACC. In this case, however,although the set speed it
self is decreased,
your vehicle will
not decelerate.
 When the switch is held, a buzzer will sound every time the set speed changes
By using the brake pedal:

NOTE
NOTE
 The ACC control will
not resume after
releasing the brake pedal.
To temporarily accelerate the vehicle

WA R N I N G The ACC braking control and approach alarm functions will not work while the accelerator pedal is depressed.
NOTE
 The set speed indication on the display turns to “---” when the accelerator pedal isdepressed. This indication remains as long asthe pedal is in a depressed position.  In certain conditions, th
e braking control and
alarming functions of ACC may not work for a short while after releasing the accelerator pedal.
To cancel ACC control

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