2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER ESP

Child safety locks for rear door 5-36 Features and controls
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Child safety locks help
prevent rear passen-
gers, especially children, from opening therear door using the inside door handle. A lock lever for the child safety lock is pro- vided on each rear door.When the lever is in the lock position (1), the rear door cannot be opened using the inside door handle.To open the rear door when the child safety lock lever is in the lock position, pull the out- side door handle.When the lever is in the release position (2), the child safety lock is released and the rear
door can be opened using the inside door han- dle.
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NOTE
 On a vehicle equippe
d with a Mitsubishi
Multi-Communication System, the functionscan be adjusted on the screen. For details, refer to a separa
te operation manual.
Child safety locks for rear door 1- To lock 2- To release
WA R N I N G Always keep the door
s tightly closed and
locked when driving. An unlocked door may be accidentally
opened by a passen-
ger, especially by
a child who could fall
out. Also, if the doors are not locked, there is a greater risk of someone being thrown from the vehicle
in an accident.
Liftgate (except for vehicles equipped with the power liftgate)
WA R N I N G It is dangerous to drive with the liftgate open since carbon mo
noxide (CO) gas can
enter the passenger compartment. CO is an invisible, odorless gas that cancause unconsciousness and even death. When opening and cl
osing the liftgate,
make sure that there are no people nearbyand be careful not to hit your head or pinch your hands, neck, etc. If snow or ice has ac
cumulated on the lift-
gate, remove it before
opening the liftgate.
Otherwise the liftgate may abruptly closedue to the weight of the snow or ice.
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Power liftgate (if so equipped) 5-38 Features and controls
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Before operating the pow
er liftgate, unlock
the power liftgate by pushing the power doorlock switch or the unlock button on the key- less entry system or F.A.S.T.-key. Refer to “Keyless entry system”, “Free-handAdvanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.- key)” and “Power door locks” on pages 5-7, 5-12 and 5-35 respectively.
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 Before starting the vehi
cle, be sure to con-
firm that the liftgate is locked. If the liftgateopens while driving
the vehicle, objects
stored in the luggage compartment could fall out into the road.NOTE
 Gas struts (C) are installed in the locations illustrated in order to
support the liftgate.
Please observe the following in order to pre-vent damage or
faulty operation:
• Do not touch, push or pull the gas struts when closing the liftgate. • Do not attach any pl
astic material, tape,
etc., to the gas struts. • Do not tie string, etc., around the gas struts.• Do not hang objects on the gas struts.CAUTION
Power liftgate
(if so equipped)
Operating the power liftgate

WA R N I N G The luggage area was
not designed for
people to ride in. Do not let your children ride in or play in
the luggage area. Riding
or playing in the lu
ggage area could result
in a serious accide
nt and/or injury.
Before driving, make sure the power lift- gate is securely closed. If you drive with th
e power liftgate open,
exhaust gas may enter the vehicle and cause carbon monoxide poisoning. To avoid injury, the power liftgate should not be operated by children.
 When opening and clos
ing the power lift-
gate, make sure that there are no peoplenearby and be carefu
l not to hit your head
or pinch your hands, neck, etc. Make sure the power liftgate is completely open before loadin
g and unloading lug-
gage.CAUTION Do not stand behind the exhaust pipe when loading and unl
oading luggage.
The heat from the exha
ust could cause burns.
Before driving, make sure the power liftgate is securely closed. If
the liftgate opens while
driving, objects stored in the luggage com-partment could fall
out into the road.
Do not install any accessory other than Mit- subishi Motors Genui
ne parts on the power
liftgate. The we
ight of the accessory may
cause faulty operation of the liftgate. Before closing the liftga
te, make sure there is
no foreign object around the striker (A).If a foreign object matter gets into the striker, it could prevent the power
liftgate from clos-
ing securely.WA R N I N G
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Inside liftgate release 5-44 Features and controls
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To close the power liftgate, pull the power liftgate grip (B) downward and release itbefore the power liftgate is completely closed, and then gently close the power lift- gate from the outside.
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The power liftgate easy closer is designed tohelp the power liftgate close securely.If the power liftgate
is closed to a position
where it is detected as being ajar, it closes automatically.
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The inside liftgate release is designed to pro-vide a way to open the liftgate if the battery is dead or disconnected. The liftgate release lever (see illustration) ismounted on the liftgate.
 When the battery is discharged or discon- nected, the power lift
gate cannot be opened
even manually. At that time, the liftgate canbe opened only by using the inside liftgate release. Refer to “Inside liftgate release” on page 5-44.CAUTION The auto reverse mechanism will not operate when the power liftgate
is closed manually.
Therefore be especially careful not to trap ahand or finger.NOTE
 Do not fully close the power liftgate with your hand still on the pow
er liftgate grip.
Doing so could trap and injure your hand orarm.
Power liftgate easy closer

WA R N I N G Keep your hands and fingers away from the power liftgate while the power liftgate easy closer is activated. To return thepower liftgate to the sl
ightly ajar position
while the power liftgate easy closer is acti- vated, press the power liftgate openswitch.CAUTION Do not touch the latch (A) on the inside of the power liftgate. Th
e power liftgate easy
closer could operate
and catch your fingers.
CAUTION
NOTE
The power liftgate easy closer operates even when the power liftgate main switch is OFF.  Repeated continuous ope
ration of the handle
could activate the prot
ection circui
t and tem-
porarily prevent the
power liftgate easy
closer from operating. If this occurs, wait
about 1 minute before
operating the power liftgate easy closer again.
Inside liftgate release
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Power window control 5-50 Features and controls
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The main switch located on the driver’s door can be used to operate all the windows.A window can be opened or closed by operat- ing the corresponding switch. Press the switch down to open the window,and pull up the switch to close it. If the driver’s door window switch is fully pressed down/pulled up, the driver’s door window automatically opens/closes com- pletely.If you want to stop the window movement, operate the switch lightly in the reverse direc- tion.
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Each sub-switch can be used for it’s own pas-senger door window, unless the driver’s win-dow lock switch is activated.
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The power windows can be run up or downwhen the ignition switch or the operationmode is in ON. The door windows can be opened or closed for a 30-second period after the engine is
stopped. However, once the driver’s door or the front passenger’s door is opened, thepower windows cannot be operated.
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When this switch is in the lock mode, the pas-senger door switches cannot be used to open or close the door windows, and the main switch will open or
close only the driver’s
door window. To unlock the switch, press it again.
Main switch 1- Driver’s door window switch2- Front passenger door window switch 3- Left rear door window switch 4- Right rear door window switch5- Lock switch
Sub switch 1- Close2- Open
NOTE
 The rear door windows open only half-way.
Power window timer function
Lock switch 1- Lock 2- Unlock
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Sunroof (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-51
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If a hand or head is trapped, for safety the door window is automati
cally lowered a little.
After the obstruction is removed, pull up the switch again to close the door window.
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Wind buffeting can be described as the per-ception of pressure on the ears or a boomingor rumbling sound. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting when driving with one or both rear door windows down or partially opened.This is a normal occurrence that can be mini- mized. If the buffeting
occurs with the rear
door windows open, open the front door win- dows as well as the rear door windows to minimize the condition.
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The sunroof can be ope
ned and closed with
the ignition switch or the operation mode in ON.
WA R N I N G Before driving with a child in the vehicle, be sure to lock the window switch to makeit inoperative. Children tampering withthe switch could easily trap their hands or heads in the window.
Safety mechanism (Driver’s door window only)
WA R N I N G If the battery terminals are disconnected or the fuse for electric window is replaced, the safety mechanism will be cancelled.If a hand or head got
trapped, a serious
injury could result.CAUTION The safety mechanism is deactivated just before the door window closes. This allows the door window to close completely. There-fore be especially care
ful that fingers are not
trapped in the door window opening.
 The safety mechanism is deactivated while the switch is pulled up.
Therefore be espe-
cially careful that fi
ngers are not trapped in
the door window opening. Do not deliberately trap your hands or head in order to activate the safety mechanism. Your hand or head coul
d be trapped and per-
sonal injury could result.NOTE
 The safety mechanism can be activated if the driving conditions or
other circumstances
cause the door window to be subjected to a physical shock similar to that caused by trapped hand or head.  If the battery terminals are disconnected or the fuse for power window is replaced, thesafety mechanism will
be cancelled and the
door window will not automatically open/close completely.If the window is open,
repeatedly raise the
driver’s door window switch until the win- dow has been fully closed.Following this, release the switch, raise theswitch once again and hold it in this condi- tion for at least 1 second, then release it. You should now be able to operate the driver’sdoor window in the normal function.CAUTION
What to do if you hear wind buffeting when driving Sunroof
(if so equipped)
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Sunroof (if so equipped) 5-52 Features and controls
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Press the switch (1), the sunroof automati- cally opens. To stop the moving sunroof, press the switch. Press the switch (3), the sunroof automati- cally closes. To stop the moving sunroof, press the switch. When the switch (2) is pressed, the rear of the sunroof raises for ventilation. Press the switch (3).
The sunroof can be operated when the igni- tion switch or the operation mode is in ON.The sunroof can be opened or closed for a 30- second period after th
e engine is stopped.
However, when the driver’s door or the frontpassenger door is opene
d, the sunroof cannot
be operated. Turn on the ignition switch again to operate. If a hand or head is trapped in the closing sunroof opening, the safety mechanism willcause the sunroof to re-open automatically. The opened sunroof will
become operational
again after a few seconds. If the safety mechanism is activated 5 or more times consecutively, normal closing ofthe sunroof will be aborted. As an emergency measure, the sunroof can be closed bit by bit until the sunroof is com-pletely closed by re
peatedly pressing the
switch (2).
After that, the sunroof can be set the initial- ized state in the following procedure. 1. Move the sunroof
in slide open position.
2. Press the tilt up switch (2) continually in 10 seconds. 3. The sunroof will be moved to tilt up posi-tion automatically bit by bit. 4. The initialize is completed when the sun- roof is stopped at tilt up position.If the sunroof does not return to normal, consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
To open

NOTE
 The sunroof stops just before reaching the fully open position. If
the vehicle is driven
with the sunroof in this position, wind buf- feting is lower than with the sunroof fullyopen.
To close

To t i l t u p

To t i l t d o w n

NOTE
 Be sure to tilt down the sunroof before clos- ing the sunshade.
Sunroof timer function

Safety mechanism

NOTE
 The safety mechanism can be activated if the driving conditions or other circumstances cause the sunroof to be
subjected to a physi-
cal shock similar to th
at caused by a trapped
hand or head.CAUTION The safety mechanism is deactivated while the switch (2) is pressed. Therefore be espe- cially careful that fi
ngers are not trapped in
the sunroof opening. Do not deliberately trap your hands or head in order to activate the safety mechanism.Personal injury and malfunction of the sun- roof could result.
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Automatic transaxle (if so equipped) 5-70 Features and controls
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To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE) position (when passing an
other vehicle) push
the accelerator to the floor. The automatictransaxle will automatically downshift.
NOTE
 While driving in sports mode, the sports mode display may change to show “D” andshifting in sports
mode may no longer be
possible. This indicates that controls to drive in the“D” position are operati
ng normally in order
to lower the temperature of the automatic transaxle fluid; it doe
s not indicate a mal-
function. Once the temperature of the auto- matic transaxle fluid
drops, shifting in the
sports mode will be possible again.Type 1 Type 2
Operation of the automatic transaxle

CAUTION Before selecting a gear
with the engine run-
ning and the vehicle stationary, firmly depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehi-cle from creeping. The vehicle will begin to move as soon as the gear is engaged, espe
cially when the engine
speed or idle speed is
high, or with the air
conditioning operating. Do not release the brak
e 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 acce
leration, never run
the engine at high rpms when shifting fromthe “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL). Operating the accelerator pedal while the other foot is resting on the brake pedal will affect braking efficiency 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), “L” (LOW) position or sports mode} or coastforward in the “R” (REVERSE) position. Engine stopping and in
creased brake pedal
and steering effort could
lead to an accident.
Do not rev the engine
with the brake pedal
pressed when the vehi
cle is stationary.
This can damage the transaxle. Also, when you depress
the accelera
tor pedal
while holding down the brake pedal with theselector lever in the “D” (DRIVE) position, the engine revolutions
may not rise as high
as when performing the same operation withthe selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
Passing acceleration

NOTE
 In sports mode, downshi
fts do not take place
when the accelerator is depressed all the wayto the floor.CAUTION
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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-77
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When returning to “D” (DRIVE) operation, the selector lever posi
tion display will change
to “D” (DRIVE) position.
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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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CAUTION Upward shifts do not
take place automati-
cally in sports mode. The driver must makeupward shifts in accordance with prevailing road conditions, making sure the engine rpm remains below the red zone on the tachome-ter. Repeated continuous ope
ration of the spor-
tronic steering wheel pa
ddle shifter will con-
tinuously switch shift position. Shift ranges may not cha
nge when the lateral
paddle shifters are opera
ted at the same time.
NOTE
Shift ranges can only be
selected in a for-
ward direction from 1st to 6th. To reverse orpark the vehicle, move
the selector lever to
the “R” or “P” position.
 To maintain good running performance, the transmission may refuse to perform anupshift when the sportronic steering wheelpaddle shifter is moved to the “+(SHIFT UP)” position at cert
ain vehicle speeds.
Also, to prevent over-revving of the engine,the transmission may refuse to perform a downshift when the
sportronic steering
wheel paddle shifter is moved to the “
−
(SHIFT DOWN)” position
at certain vehicle
speeds. When this happens, a buzzer sounds to indicate that a dow
nshift is not going to
take place.  Downward shifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows down. Before the vehicle stops, 1st ge
ar is automatically
selected.Also, the vehicle will automatically return to “D” (DRIVE) operation
if the vehicle is
stopped.  When the selector lever is in the “L” (LOW) position, the sport mode
is not selected even
if you operate the spor
tronic steering wheel
paddle shifter.
Sports mode display

NOTE
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 brak
e pedal until you are
ready to drive away. Depress the brake pedal
with the right foot at
all times. Using the left foot could cause driver move- ment delay in case of an emergency. To prevent sudden acce
leration, never run
the engine at high rpms when shifting fromthe “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL).Type 1 Type 2
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