2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER III ignition

Headlight leveling switch (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-229
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3. Within 60 seconds of
turning the ignition
switch to the “OFF” or “LOCK” positionor putting the operation mode in OFF, pull the turn signal lever toward you. 4. The headlights will come on in the low beam setting for about 30 seconds. After the headlights go off, the headlights can be turned on again in
the low beam setting
for about 30 seconds by pulling the turnsignal lever toward you within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the “OFF” or “LOCK” position or putting theoperation mode in OFF. To turn on the headlights again after 60 seconds of turn- ing the ignition switch to the “OFF” or“LOCK” position or
putting the operation
mode in OFF, repeat the process from step 1.
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The direction of the headlight beam (thedirection in which the light shines) alters according to the number of people and the load in the vehicle. Lo
wer the headlight angle
if it is too high due to the number of people
and/or the load in the vehicle so that the head- lights’ glare does not distract the drivers ofapproaching vehicles
. First set the light
switch to the “ ” position, then turn the headlight leveling swit
ch knob to lower the
beam. The greater th
e number on the head-
light leveling switch knob, the lower the beam will point. Set the switch to the appropriate position sothat the headlight beam is level with the road.
NOTE
 While the coming home light function is operating, perform one of the followingoperations to cancel the function. • Pull the turn signal lever toward you. • Turn the combination headlights and dim- mer switch to the “ ” or “ ” position or put the operation mode in ON. • Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” posi- tion or put the operation mode in ON.
 It is possible to modify functions as follows: • The time that the he
adlights remain on can
be changed. • The coming home light function can be deactivated. For details, consult a Mitsubishi Motors dealer. On vehicles equipped
with Mitsubishi Multi-
Communication System, screen operationscan be used to ma
ke the adjustment.
Refer to separate owne
r’s manual for details.
Headlight leveling switch
(if
so equipped)
 To avoid distraction while driving, always perform headlight adjustments before vehicle operation.NOTE
 Start adjusting when the knob is at the “0”
is at its highest).
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Hazard warning flasher switch Features and controls 5-231
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If you press the flasher switch, the front and rear turn signals will flash intermittently, and so will the hazard warning lights. This is an emergency warning system and should not beused when the vehicle is in motion, except for emergencies. If you need to leave your
vehicle, the flashers
will keep working after the ignition switch is removed or the operation mode is put in OFF.
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ECO mode is an eco-driving support systemwhich automatically controls the engine, air conditioning system,
4WD system (if so
equipped) and S-AWC (if so equipped) to improve fuel efficiency. Refer to Electronically controlled 4WD sys-tem” on page 5-82. Refer to “S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Con- trol)” on page 5-85. Refer to “Automatic climate control air con- ditioner” on page 7-5. The ECO mode starts working by pressing the ECO mode switch when the ignition switch or operation mode is in ON. Push the switch again
and the ECO mode will
cancel. While the ECO mode is working, an ECO mode indicator will be turned on.
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The front fog lights illuminate only when theheadlights are on low beam. Turning the knob in the direction of the “ON”as the indicator in the instrument cluster. To turn them off, turn the knob in the direction of the “OFF” position.The knob will return to the neutral position when it is released.
Hazard warning flasher switch
NOTE
 If the flashers are used for several hours, the battery will run down.
This could make it
difficult or impossible
to restart your vehicle.
ECO mode switch
NOTE
Even if the ECO mode is operating, you can select normal operati
on of the air condi-
tioner.For further informati
on, please contact your
authorized Mitsubish
i Motors dealer.
Front fog light switch
(if so
equipped)
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Wiper and washer switch 5-232 Features and controls
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The windshield wiper and washer can be operated with the ignition switch or the oper- ation mode is in ON or ACC. If the blades are frozen to the windshield, donot operate the wipers
until the ice has melted
and the blades are freed, otherwise the wiper motor may be damaged.
NOTE
 If the headlights are switched to high beam, the front fog lights will
go out; they will illu-
minate again when the headlights areswitched back to low beam.  If the light switch is rotated to the “OFF” or “ ” position while the front fog lights are illuminated, they will automatically turn off. They can be turned back on again by rotatingthe combination he
adlights and dimmer
switch back to “ ” position, and turning the knob in the direction of the “ON” posi- tion.  Do not use fog lights except in conditions of fog, otherwise excessi
ve light glare may
temporarily blind oncom
ing vehicle drivers.
Wiper and washer switch
CAUTIONIf the washer is used in cold weather, the washer fluid sprayed against the glass may freeze, which may hi
nder visibility. Warm
the glass with the defro
ster before using the
washer.
Windshield wipers
NOTE
 To ensure a clear rearward view, the rear window wiper will automatically performseveral continuous opera
tions if the selector
lever is put in the “R” position while the windshield wipers
are operating.
Refer to “Rear window wiper and washer” on page 5-236.
Except for vehicle with rain sensor MIST- Misting function
The wipers will operate once.
OFF- OffINT- Intermittent
(Speed sensitive)
LO- Slow HI- Fast
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Wiper and washer switch
Features and controls 5-233
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With the lever in the “INT” (speed sensitive intermittent operation)
position, the intermit-
tent intervals can be adjusted by turning the knob (A).
The misting function can be used when the ignition switch or the
operation mode is in
ON or ACC. The wipers will operate once if the wiper lever is raised to the “MIST” position and released. This operation
is useful when it is
drizzling, etc. The wi
pers will continue to
operate while the lever is held in the “MIST” position.
The windshield wipers can be operated with the ignition switch or
the operation mode is in
ON or ACC. If the blades are frozen to the windshield orrear window, do not operate the wipers until the ice has melted and the blades are freed, otherwise the wiper mo
tor may be damaged.
To adjust intermittent intervals 1- Fast 2- Slow
NOTE
 The speed-sensitive-
operation function of
the windshield wipers
can be de
activated.
For further informati
on, please contact your
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. On vehiclesequipped with Mitsubishi Multi-Communi- cation System, screen operations can be used to make the adjustment.Refer to separate owne
r’s manual for details.
Misting function
Vehicle with rain sensor MIST- Misting function
The wipers will operate once.
OFF- OffAUTO- Auto-wiper control
Rain sensor The wipers will automaticallyoperate depending on the degree of wetness on the windshield.
LO- SlowHI- Fast
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Wiper and washer switch 5-234 Features and controls
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Can only be used when the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON. If the lever is put in the “AUTO” position, the rain sensor (A) will detect the extent of rain (or snow, other moisture, dust, etc.) and the wipers will operate automatically.Keep the lever in the “OFF” position if the windshield is dirty a
nd the weather is dry.
Wiper operation under these conditions can scratch the windshield and damage the wip- ers.
If your hands get trapped, you could suffer injuries or the wipers
could malfunction. Be
sure to turn the ignition switch to the “OFF”
or put the operation
mode in OFF, or move the lever to the “OFF” position to deactivate the rain sensor.
Rain sensor
CAUTION With the ignition swit
ch or the operation
mode in ON and the lever in the “AUTO”
may automatically oper-
ate in the situati
ons described below.
• When cleaning the outsi
de surface of the
windshield, if you touch the rain sensor.• When cleaning the outsi
de surface of the
windshield, if you wipe with a cloth the rain sensor.• When using an automatic car wash.• A physical shock is
applied to the wind-
shield.• A physical shock is applied to the rain sen-sor.NOTE
 To protect the rubber parts of the wipers, this operation of the wipers
does not take place
even if the lever is put in the “AUTO” posi- tion when the vehicle is
stationary and the
ambient temperature is
about 32

Wiper and washer switch
Features and controls 5-235
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With the lever in the “AUTO” position, it is possible to adjust the sensitivity of the rainsensor by turning the knob (B).
Move the lever in the direction of the arrow and release, to operate the wipers once. Use this function when you are driving in mist or drizzle. The wipers will operate once if the lever is raised to the “MIST” position and releasedwhen the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON or ACC. The wipers will con- tinue to operate while the lever is held in the “MIST” position.
The wipers will operate once if the lever is moved to the “AUTO” position and the knob(C) is turned in the “+” direction when the ignition switch or the
operation mode is in
ON.
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The windshield washer can be operated withthe ignition switch or the operation mode in ON or ACC. The washer fluid will be sprayed onto thewindshield by pulling th
e lever toward you.
When the wipers are not in operation or in intermittent operation,
by pulling the lever
toward you, the wipers
will operate several
times while the washer
fluid is being sprayed.
To adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor “+”- Higher sensitivity to rain “-”- Lower sensitivity to rain
NOTE
 Automatic wiper operation (rain sensitive) can be changed to in
termittent operation,
either vehicle speed se
nsitive or not vehicle
speed sensitive.For further informati
on, please contact your
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.On vehicles equipped
with Mitsubishi Multi-
Communication System,
screen operations
can be used to make the adjustment.Refer to the separate owner’s manual for details.
Misting function
Windshield washer
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Wiper and washer switch 5-236 Features and controls
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By releasing the lever soon after pulling it toward you, the washer
fluid will be sprayed
several times while the wipers are operatingseveral times. Intelligent washer will stop operating with any operation of the lever.
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The rear window wiper and washer can beoperated when the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON or ACC. Turn the knob to operate the rear window wiper.
NOTE
 It is possible to modify functions as follows: • Intelligent washer
can be activated.
Refer to “Intelligent washer” on page 5-236. • The wipers can be set
to operate again after
about 6 seconds. These functions are not activated when the vehicle is shipped
from the factory.
To activate or deacti
vate these functions,
please contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.On vehicles e
quipped with Mitsubishi Multi-
Communication System, screen operations can be used to ma
ke the adjustment.
Refer to the separate
owner’s manual for
details.
Intelligent washer Rear window wiper and washer OFF- Off
INT- The wiper operates continuously for
several seconds then operates inter- mittently at interv
als of about 8 sec-
onds.
-
Washer fluid will be
sprayed onto the
rear window glass while the knob isturned fully in either direction. When the washer fluid is sprayed, the wiper will automati
cally operate 2 or
3 times.NOTE
 The rear window wipe
r will automatically
perform several conti
nuous operations if the
selector lever is put in the “R” position while the windshield wipers
or the rear window
wiper is operating.(a
utomatic operation
mode) After the automatic operation, the rear win- dow wiper will stop operating if the knob isin the “OFF” position. If the knob is in the “INT” position, the re
ar window wiper will
return to the intermittent operation.It is possible to set the rear window wiper to perform the automatic operation only if the selector lever is put in the “R” position whilethe rear window wiper
is operating with the
knob in the “INT” position. See your authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer for details.
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Wiper deicer switch (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-237
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The electric rear window
defogger switch can
be operated when the engine is running.When the front wipers have frozen to the windshield at the parked
positions, turning on
this switch will heat the windshield to makethe wipers operable. Press the electric rear window defogger switch and the deicer will operate.
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The rear window defogger can be used when the engine is running. The indicator light (A) will come on whenyou press the electric rear window defogger switch. Electric current will flow through the heating wires on the rear window to helpclear away moisture or frost.
 If the knob is in the “OFF” position, turn the knob to the “INT” position twice quickly tooperate the rear window
wiper continuously.
(continuous operation mode) Turn the knob to the “OFF” position to stop the rear window wipe
r continuous operation.
 The wiper intermittent
operation time can be
adjusted.See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details. For vehicles equipped
with the Mitsubishi
Multi-Communication System, adjustments can be made using screen operations. For further details, refer to the separate owner’smanual.  The washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment. Check the fluid level re
gularly and refill if
necessary. (Refer to
“Washer fluid” on page
9-12.)
Precautions to observe when using wipers and washers
CAUTION If the washer is used
in cold weather, the
washer fluid sprayed onto the glass might freeze, blocking your vi
ew. Heat the glass
with the defroster befo
re using the washer.
NOTE
NOTE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. This could scratch the glass and wear thewiper blades prematurely.  Before using the wipe
rs in cold weather,
check to be sure that the wiper blades are notfrozen to the windshield or rear window. Using the wipers while the blades are frozen could cause the wiper motor to burn out.  If the moving wipers be
come blocked part-
way through a sweep by ic
e or other deposits
on the glass, the wipers may temporarily stop operating to prevent the motor from over- heating. In this case, park the vehicle in asafe place, turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position or put
the operation mode in
OFF, and then remove
the ice or other depos-
its. Because the wipers will
start operating again
after the wiper motor cools down, check thatthe wipers operate
before using them.
 Avoid using the washer for more than 20 sec- onds at a time. Do not operate the washer when the washer fluid reservoir is empty or the pump may fail.  During cold weather, add a recommended washer solution that will not freeze in thewasher fluid reservoir. Otherwise the washer may not work or may be damaged.  Replace the wiper blades when they are worn. Use the proper size replacement blades. For further info
rmation, please con-
tact your authorized
Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.
Wiper deicer switch
(if so
equipped)
NOTE
 The wiper deicer is
activated/de
activated,
depending on the operation of the rear win- dow defogger. Refer to
“Electric rear win-
dow defogger switch
” on page 5-237.
Electric rear window defog- ger switch
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