2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER III ECU

Cargo area cover (if so equipped) 5-282 Features and controls
5
2. After changing the position, gently shake the entire cargo area cover to make sure itis securely retained.
1. Roll back the cargo area cover. 2. Move one of the sliders (C) toward the inside of the vehicle and lift it to remove the cargo area cover.
To refit the cargo area cover, follow the removal steps in reverse. Gently shake the entire cargo area cover
after fitting it to make
sure it is securely retained.
The cover can be fitted
at the indicated posi-
tion when not in use. Raise the luggage floor board and store thecover.
NOTE
 If the second row seat
touches the cargo area
cover, move the cargo
area cover rearward.
The cargo area cover co
uld be damaged if it
supports the seatback of the second rowseats.
To remove To refit
To store
(if so equipped)
 On vehicles with premium sound system, you can not use this storing position.
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Assist grips
Features and controls 5-283
5
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The assist grips (located above the doors on the headliner) are not designed to support body weight. They are intended for use onlywhile seated in the vehicle.
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There is a coat hook on the second row seat assist grip.
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There are hooks on the sides of the luggagearea for use in securing luggage.
Assist grips
CAUTION Do not use the assist grips when getting into or out of the vehicle.
The assist grips could
detach causing you to fall.
Coat hooks
WA R N I N G Do not put a hanger or any heavy or pointed object on the coat hook. If the cur-tain airbag was activa
ted, any such item
could be propelled aw
ay with great force
and could prevent the curtain airbag frominflating correctly. Hang clothes directly on the coat hook (without using a hanger). Make sure there are no heavy or sharpobjects in the pocket
s of clothes that you
hang on the coat hook.
Luggage hooks
CAUTION Do not load the luggage higher than the top of the seatback.Be sure that luggage
is firmly secured.
Restricted rear vision
or flying objects enter-
ing the passenger compartment during sud-den braking could re
sult in a serious
accident.
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Floor mat
Driving safety 6-3
6
Similarly, prescription and nonprescription drugs affect your alertness, perception andreaction time. Consu
lt with your doctor or
pharmacist before driving while under the influence of any of these medications.
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The original equipment floor mat provided with your vehicle was
specifically designed
for your vehicle.Always properly positio
n the floor mat and
assure it does not inte
rfere with operation of
the pedals. Always use the retaining clip onthe driver’s floorboard to secure the floor mat. When used, this clip will help prevent the floor mat from moving forward and possi-bly interfering with the operation of the ped- als. To prevent the floor mat from moving forward and possibly interfering with theoperation of the pedals, Mitsubishi genuine floor mats are recommended.
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1. Place the floor mat to fit the shape of thefloorboard. 2. Align the floor mat with the installationholes over the retaining clips. 3. Secure the floor mat with retaining clips.
WA R N I N G NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE. Your perceptions are
less accurate, your
reflexes are slower and your judgment is impaired.
Floor mat
To install the floor mat
NOTE
 The shape of the mat and the number of retaining clips may vary depending on the vehicle model.
WA R N I N G If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed, it can interfere with theoperation of the pedals. Interference withthe pedals can cause unintended accelera- tion and/or increase
d stopping distances
resulting in a cras
h and injury. Always
make sure the floor mat does not interfere with the accelerator or brake pedal. Always use the retaining clip on the driver’s floorboard to secure the floor mat. Always install the mat with the correct side facing down. Never install a second mat over or under an existing floor mat. Do not use a floor mat designed for another model vehicle ev
en if it is a Mit-
subishi genuine floor mat. Before driving, be sure to check the fol- lowing:• Periodically check that the floor mat isproperly secured with the retaining clips. If you remove the fl
oor mat while clean-
ing the inside of you
r vehicle or for any
other reason, always
check the condition
of the floor mat afte
r it has been rein-
stalled.• While the vehicle is stopped with theengine off, check that
the floor mat is not
interfering with the pedals by depressing the pedals fully.
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Trailer towing
Driving safety 6-11
6
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When installing the roof carrier, use the pro- vided brackets. The brackets are located under each cover. 1. Slide each cover (A) toward the front of the vehicle. 2. Lift the front edge of the cover (A).
Install the covers by performing the removal step in reverse.
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Towing a trailer will adversely affect yourvehicle’s handling, performance, braking, durability and driving economy (fuel con-sumption, etc.). If you do tow a trailer
with this vehicle, be
sure to use proper e
quipment and cautious
steering and braking for safe driving.
 Before driving and after traveling a short dis- tance, always check the load to make sure itis securely fastened to the roof carrier.Stop the vehicle periodi
cally and check that
the load remains secure. If the load is not secure, it could fall from the vehicle anddamage 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 roofcarrier should be removed.
Roof carrier mounting bracket cover
(if so equipped)
To remove the covers

CAUTION
*: Front of the vehicleTo install the covers

Section
Trailer towing
CAUTION Do not lose control of your vehicle when towing a trailer.• Always use proper equipment.• Always drive carefully Damage to your vehicle caused by improper equipment or driving is not covered by your warranty.
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Trailer towing
Driving safety 6-13
6
Tongue loads can be adjusted by proper dis- tribution of the load in the trailer. This can bechecked by separately
weighing the loaded
trailer and then the tongue. The GAWRs are printed on the certification label which is riveted on the door sill on the driver’s side. Refer to “Vehicle labeling” on page 11-2. Choose a proper hitch and ball, and make sure it is installed at a height that is compati- ble with the trailer.Use a good equalizing hitch which uniformly distributes the trailer tongue load throughout the frame.
A safety chain must al
ways be used between
the towing vehicle and the trailer. Leave suf-ficient slack in the chain for turns. The chain should cross under the trailer tongue to pre- vent the tongue from dropping to the groundin case it becomes damaged or separated. For correct safety chai
n procedures, consult
your authorized Mitsub
ishi Motors dealer.
Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re towing a trailer. Refer to “WAR-RANTY AND MAINTENANCE MAN- UAL”. Especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid,engine oil, rear axle
oil, belt, c
ooling system
and brake system. Each
of these is covered in
this manual. For details, please refer to the “Vehicle care and maintenance” section.Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight. Mitsubishi Motors recommends that any trailer having a total we
ight of 1,250 lbs (567
kg) or more (2400 models), 1,400 lbs (635kg) or more (3000 mode
ls) be equipped with
its own electric or surge-type brakes. If you choose electric br
akes, be sure they are
electrically actuated. Do not attempt to tapinto your vehicle’s hydraulic system. No mat- ter how successful it
may seem, any attempt
to attach trailer brakes to your vehicle’shydraulic system will lower braking effec- tiveness and create a potential hazard.
Gross axle weight rating (GAWR) Trailer hitches
WA R N I N G If you make any holes in the body of your vehicle for installing
a trailer hitch, be
sure to seal the holes later when youremove the hitch. If
you don’t seal them,
deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can enter your vehicle. Refer to“Exhaust system” on page 9-24.
NOTE
 Mitsubishi Motors recommends that sway control be used whenever you are towing, toimprove towing stability.For further informati
on, please contact your
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Safety chains
CAUTION Never tow a trailer wi
thout using a safety
chain securely attached to both the trailer and the vehicle. If the
coupling unit or hitch
ball experiences a probl
em, the trailer may
separate from
your vehicle.
Maintenance when trailer tow- ing Trailer brakes
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Audio Files (MP3/WMA/AAC)
Comfort controls 7-19
7
 3 inches (8 cm) discs may not be used.  Do not insert irregularly-shaped discs (for example, heart-shaped), as these may result in malfunction.
Additionally, discs
that have transparent portions may not beplayed back.  Discs that have not
been finalized cannot
be played back. Even if recorded using the correct format on a recorder or computer, application software settings a
nd environments; disc
peculiarities, damage,
or marking; or dirt
or condensation on the lens inside theproduct may render th
e disc unplayable.
 Depending on the disc, some functions may not be used, or the disc may not playback.  Do not use discs with cracks or warps.  If the disc has sticke
rs affixed, remains
from removed stickers
, or affixed adhe-
sive, then do not use the disc.  Discs that have decora
tive labels or stick-
ers may not be used.
This product will play
back audio CDs, how-
ever please be aware of the following points regarding CD standards.  Ensure that you use discs with on the label surface.
 Playback of other than standard CDs is not guaranteed. Even
if the audio can be
played back, the audio quality cannot be guaranteed.  When playing back other than standard CDs, the following may occur. • There may be noise during playback. • There may be jumping in the audio.• The disc may not be recognized. • The first track may not be played back. • It may take longer than usual until start of playback of tracks. • Playback may start from within thetrack. • Some parts may not be played back. • Tracks may freeze
during playback.
• Tracks may be displayed erroneously.
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This product can play back MP3/WMA/AACformat audio files recorded on CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, and USB devices. There are limitations on the files and media that can be used, therefore read the followingprior to recording MP3/WMA/AAC format audio files on discs or USB devices.
Additionally, ensure y
ou read the user manu-
als for your CD-R/RW drive and the writingsoftware, and ensure these are used correctly. If the MP3/WMA/AAC
format audio files
includes title informati
on or other data, then
this can be displayed.
Nonstandard CDs
Audio Files (MP3/WMA/AAC)
CAUTION CD-ROM and CD-R/R
W media can only
play back MP3 format audio files. Actions such as copyi
ng audio CDs or files
and either distributing th
ese to others for free
or for charge, or uploading files via the Inter- net or other means to se
rvers is an infringe-
ment of the law. Do not append the file extensions “.mp3”,MP3/WMA/AAC format
files. Playing back
discs with these types of files recorded upon them may cause the files to be incorrectlyidentified for playba
ck, which may lead to
loud noise, resulting in
speaker damage or
accident.NOTE
 Depending on the condition of the disc recorder or recording software used, correctplayback may not be pos
sible. In these cases,
refer to the user manual for your product or software.
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How to change a tire 8-12 For emergencies
8
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1. Place the tire on the center of the tire hanger, with the wheel surface facing upwards. 2. Lift up the tire hanger (A) and hook it on the hook (B).
3. With the wheel nut wrench, firmly tighten the tire hanger mounti
ng bolt by turning it
clockwise.
4. Install the cover over the tire hanger mounting bolt.
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Store the flat tire in the luggage compartment.Reverse the removing procedure when stor- ing the jack, bar and wheel nut wrench. Refer to “Jack and t
ools” on page 8-5.
To store the spare tire
CAUTIONStoring the tire with the wheel surface facing down may damage the wheel or tire hanger. If you find any damage
on a spare tire, do not
use the tire and contact an authorized Mit- subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
CAUTION Make sure you hook the tire hanger in the proper position. If the tire hanger is nothooked properly, the hook
could damage the
vehicle body or the tire
could fall off the
vehicle while driving,
causing an accident.
CAUTIONConfirm that the tire hanger is firmly secured after storing the spare
tire. If the tire hanger
is not secured, it c
ould drop out while driv-
ing, causing
an accident.
When hooking or unhooking the tire hanger, be sure to hold the tire hanger firmly to pre-vent it from dropping on your foot.
To store the flat tire, jack, bar and wheel nut wrench
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Engine hood 9-4 Vehicle care and maintenance
9
Release the lever and
lift the engine hood.
Support the engine hood with the hood prop. Insert the hood prop securely in the opening under the hood marked with an arrow.
Unlatch the prop from the engine hood and put it back in its retainer. Slowly lower the engine hood about 8 inches (20 cm), then let it drop from its own weight.
NOTE
 To prevent damage to the engine hood and wipers, make sure the
wipers are at resting
position when you open the engine hood.
CAUTION Always insert the support prop into the hole specially made for it. Propping the enginehood at any other place
could cause the prop
to slip out and lead
to an accident.
The hood prop can fall out if the hood is lifted by a strong wind.
To close
CAUTION Be careful not to trap your hands or fingers when closing the engine hood.
 Make sure the engine hood is firmly closed before driving.If you drive without the engine hood com-pletely closed, it c
ould open up while driv-
ing.NOTE
 If this does not clos
e the engine hood prop-
erly, drop it again from a slightly higher position.  Do not push down strongly on the engine hood. Depending on how strongly or whereyou push down, you could create a dent in the vehicle body.  If you drive with the e
ngine hood left open, a
warning display is displayed on the informa- tion screen in the multi-information display.CAUTION
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