2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER III Owners Manual

Ignition switch 5-64 Features and controls
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The engine is off a
nd the steering wheel is
locked. The key can be inserted and removed only when the switch is in this position. The engine is off. The
key can be inserted and
removed only when the sw
itch is in this posi-
tion. Allows operation of electrical accessories with the engine off. All accessories can be used. Engages the starter. Release the key when the engine starts.It will automatically return to the “ON” position.
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After about 30 minutes has elapsed with the ignition switch in the “ACC” position, thefunction automatically cuts out the power for the audio system and ot
her electric devices
that can be operated with that position.When the ignition switch is turned from the “ACC” position, the pow
er is supplied again
to those devices.
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When removing the key, first set the selectorlever to the “P” (PARK) position, and thenturn the key to the “OFF” position and remove it.
LOCK (Type 2) OFF (Type 1) ACC ON START
NOTE
 Your vehicle is equippe
d with an electronic
immobilizer. To start the engine, the ID codewhich the transponder inside the key sendsmust match the one registered to the immobi- lizer computer. (Refer to “Electronic immo- bilizer” on page 5-4.)
ACC power auto-cutout func- tion
NOTE
 It is possible to modify functions as follows: • The time until the power cuts out can be changed to about 60 minutes. • The ACC power auto
-cutout function can
be deactivated.
For details, we recommend you to consult anauthorized 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 Mitsubishi Multi-Com-munications System manual for details.
To remove the key Ty p e 1
NOTE
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Steering wheel lock (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-65
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When removing the key, first set the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position, and push the key in at the “ACC” position and keep it depressed until it is turned to the “LOCK”position, and remove it.
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[For vehicles equipped with the Free-handAdvanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.- key).] For information on operations for vehiclesequipped with the Free-hand Advanced Secu- rity Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key), refer to “Free-hand Advanced Se
curity Transmitter
(F.A.S.T.-key): Steering wheel lock” on page 5-24. [Except for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Transmit-
ter (F.A.S.T.-key).] (Vehicles with steering lock system) Remove the key at the “LOCK” position. Turn the steering wheel until it is locked. Turn the key to the “ACC” position while moving the steeri
ng wheel slightly.
NOTE
The key cannot be rem
oved unless the selec-
tor lever is set to the “P” (PARK) position,which allows the ignition switch to turn tothe “OFF” position.
Ty p e 2
NOTE
 The key cannot be rem
oved unless the selec-
tor lever is set to the “P” (PARK) position,which allows the ignition switch to turn to the “LOCK” position.
CAUTION If the engine is stoppe
d while driving, the
power brake booster will stop functioningand greater effort for braking will berequired. Also, the power steering system will not function and it
will require greater
effort to manually steer the vehicle. Do not leave the key in
the “ON” position for
a long time when the engine is not running.This will cause the battery to run down. Do not turn the key to the “START” position when the engine is ru
nning. It will damage
the starter motor.
Steering wheel lock
(if so
equipped)

To unlock

CAUTION Remove the key when leaving the vehicle.
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Starting the engine 5-66 Features and controls
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[For vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key).] For information on operation for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Secu-rity Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key), refer to “Free-hand Advanced Se
curity Transmitter
(F.A.S.T.-key): Starting” on page 5-13. [Except for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Transmit- ter (F.A.S.T.-key).]
 Do not operate the starter motor continu- ously for longer than 15 seconds as this could run the battery
down or damage the
starter motor. If the engine does not start,turn the ignition switch back to the “OFF” or “LOCK” position, wait a few seconds, and then try again. Trying repeatedly withthe engine or starter motor still turning will damage the starter mechanism.  If the engine will not
start because the bat-
tery is weak or discharged, refer to “Jump-starting the engine” (on page 8-2)for instructions.  A longer warm up period will only con- sume extra fuel. The engine is warmed upenough for driving when the bar graph of engine coolant temper
ature display starts
to move or the low coolant temperatureindicator goes out. Refer to “Engine cool- ant temperature display” on page 5-171 or “Low coolant temper
ature indicator” on
page 5-215.
This model is equipped with an electronically controlled fuel injection system. This is a sys- tem that automatically controls fuel injection.There is usually no need to depress the accel- erator pedal when starting the engine. The starter should not be run for more than 15seconds at a time. To prevent battery drain, wait a few seconds between attempts to restart the engine. 1. Make sure all occupants are properly seated with seat belts fastened. 2. Insert the ignition key. 3. Press and hold the brake pedal down withyour right foot. 4. Make sure the selector
lever is in the “P”
NOTE
 If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may sometimes make it difficult to turnthe key from “LOCK” to “ACC”. Firmlyturn the steering wheel to the left or to the right as you turn the key.
Starting the engine
Tips for starting
WA R N I N G Never run the engine in
a closed or poorly
ventilated area any longer than is needed to move your vehicle out of the area. Car- bon monoxide gas, which is odorless andextremely poisonous, could build up and cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION Do not push-start the vehicle.Do not run the engine at high rpms or drive at high speeds until
the engine has had a
chance to warm up. Release the ignition sw
itch as soon as the
engine starts. Otherwis
e, the starter motor
will be damaged
Starting the engine
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Automatic transaxle (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-67
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5. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” posi- tion and make certain that all warninglights are functioning properly before starting the engine. 6. Turn the ignition switch to the “START”
ng the accelerator
pedal. Release the ignition switch when the engine starts.
After several attempts, you may experience that the engine still does not start. 1. Make sure that all electric devices, such as lights, air conditio
ning blower and rear
window defogger, are turned off. 2. While depressing the brake pedal, press the accelerator peda
l halfway and hold it
there, then crank th
e engine. Release the
accelerator pedal, immediately after the engine starts.
3. If the engine still will not start, the engine could be flooded with too much gasoline.While depressing the brake pedal, push the accelerator pedal all the way down and hold it there, then crank the engine for5 to 6 seconds. Retu
rn the ignition switch
to the “OFF” or “LOCK” position and release the accelerator pedal. Wait a fewseconds, and then crank the engine again for 5 to 6 seconds while depressing the brake pedal, but do no
t push the accelera-
tor pedal. Release the ignition key if the engine starts. If the
engine fails to start,
repeat these procedures
. If the engine still
will not start, cont
act your local Mitsubi-
shi Motors dealer or
a repair facility of
your choice for assistance.
When the ambient temperature is -22 °F (-30 °C) or lower, it may not be possible to start from a standstill even with the selector lever in the

Automatic transaxle (if so equipped) 5-68 Features and controls
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Also you can manually shift up and shift down the transaxle. Refer to “Sports mode” The transaxle prevents
unnecessary upshifts
even when the accelerator pedal is released and ensures smooth driving. According to the condi
tions, the transaxle
will automatically shift to a lower gear toachieve stronger engine braking. This may help reduce your need to use the service brake.
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As an additional safe
ty precaution, models
equipped with an automatic transaxle have a shift-lock device that holds the selector leverin the “P” (PARK) position. To move the selector lever from the “P” (PARK) position to another position, follow the steps below. 1. Press and hold the brake pedal down. 2. Move the selector lever to the desired position.
The transaxle has 6 forward gears and 1 reverse gear.The individual gears are selected automati- cally, depending on the position of the gear selector lever, the speed of the vehicle and theposition of the accelerator pedal.
DRIVING UPHILL

DRIVING DOWNHILL

NOTE
 During the break-in pe
riod or immediately
after reconnecting the
battery, your vehicle
may not shift smoothly. This does not indi-cate a problem in the transaxle. Shifting will become smoother once the transaxle has been shifted several
times by the electronic
control system.
Selector lever operation

NOTE
 The selector lever cannot
be moved from “P”
mode is put in OFF or ACC, or if the brakepedal is not pressed and held down.
Set the selector lever in the gate to operate while the brake pedal is depressed. Set the selector lever in the gate to operate.
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Automatic transaxle (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-69
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When the selector lever cannot be shifted from the “P” (PARK) position to anotherposition while the brake pedal is pressed and held down with the operation mode in ON, the battery may be flat or the shift-lock mech-anism may be malfunctioning. Immediately have your
vehicle checked by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. If you need to move the vehicle, shift theselector lever as follows. 1. Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied. 2. Stop the engine if it is running.
3. Insert a screwdrive
r with a cloth over its
tip into the notch (A) of the cover. Prygently as shown to remove the cover. 4. Depress the brake
pedal with the right
foot. 5. Insert a screwdriver in the shift-lockrelease hole (B). Shift the selector lever to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position while pressing the screwdriver down.
WA R N I N G Always press the brake pedal when shift- ing the selector
lever into a gear from the
“N” (NEUTRAL) position. When beginning to drive, do not shift the selector lever from
the “N” (NEUTRAL)
position while pressing the acceleratorpedal. This will cause the vehicle to “jump” forward or backward.NOTE
 To prevent mistakes in operating the lever, make sure you stop brie
fly at each position.
After operating, chec
k the position in the
multi-information display.  If the brake pedal is not depressed and held, the shift-lock device ac
tivates to prevent the
selector lever from being moved from the“P” (PARK) position.  For a shift indicated by in the illustra- tion, depress the brake pedal before moving the selector lever. If you attempt to move the selector lever before depressing the brake pedal, the selector lever may becomeimmovable.
When the selector lever cannot be shifted from the “P” (PARK) posi-tion

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Automatic transaxle (if so equipped) 5-70 Features and controls
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When the operation mode is put in ON, the selector lever position
is shown on the multi-
information display.
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[For vehicles equipped mono-color liquid crystal display meter]
When the selector le
ver position indicator
blinks while you are driv
ing, there could be a
malfunction in the automatic transmission system or A/T fluid temperature becomes abnormally high.
[For vehicles equipped with color liquid crystal display meter]
or
Selector lever position display

Warning display

Type 1 Type 2
NOTE
 The “A” indicator on the selector lever posi- tion display will only blink if there is a prob- lem with the A/T position switch.It is not seen during normal driving.
CAUTION If a malfunction occurs in the A/T while driving, the indicator will blink.In this case, immediat
ely park your vehicle
in a safe place and fo
llow these procedures:
[If the indicator blinks
rapidly (once per sec-
ond), the A/T fluid is overheating.]Park your vehicle in a safe place but do not turn off the engine. M
ove the selector lever
to the “P” (PARK) position and open thebonnet. Keep the engine, idling. After a while, move the selector lever into any position other than “P” (PARK) positionand confirm that the i
ndicator stops blinking.
It is safe to continue driving if the indicator no longer blinks.If the indicator conti
nues blinking or blinks
intermittently, have
your vehicle inspected
by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer ora repair facility of your choice. [If the indicator blinks slowly (once per 2 seconds), the A/T safety
device may be oper-
ating due to a malfunction.] Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility
of your choice immediately.
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Automatic transaxle (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-71
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When the warning display or the warn- ing display appears on
the information screen
in the multi-information display while you are driving, there could be a malfunction in the automatic transaxle.
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This position locks the transaxle to prevent the vehicle from moving.
The engine can be
started in the “P” (PARK) position. Move the lever to this position only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. At this position, the
transaxle is disengaged.
It is the same as th
e neutral position on a
manual transaxle and should be used when the vehicle is not moving for an extended length of time during driving, such as in atraffic jam.
CAUTION If a malfunction occurs in the automatic transaxle while driving, the warning dis- play or the warni
ng display will appear
on the information screen in the multi-infor- mation display. In this case, immediat
ely park your vehicle
in a safe place and fo
llow these procedures:
When warning display is showing The automatic transaxle fluid is overheating. Stop your vehicle in a
safe place, put the
selector lever in the
“P” position, and open
the engine hood with the engine running to allow the engine to c
ool down. After a while,
confirm that the warning display is no longer showing. It is safe to continue driving if the display is no longer showing. If thewarning display rema
ins or flashes fre-
quently, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a
repair facility
of your choice.
When warning display is showing It may be that there is something unusual happening in the automa
tic transaxle, caus-
ing a safety device to
activate. Have your
vehicle inspected by an
authorized Mitsubi-
shi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your
choice immediately.
Selector lever positions

“P” PARK

“R” REVERSE

CAUTION Never shift into the “P” (PARK) or “R” motion. If the lever is shifted into the “P”the vehicle is in moti
on, the transaxle may be
damaged.
“N” NEUTRAL

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