2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER III ground clearance

Ultrasonic misacceleration Miti
gation System (if so equipped)
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• When a vehicle ahea
d or behind is a
truck loaded with fr
eight that protrudes
rearward from the cargo bed.• If the height of an object is low. • If the ground clearance of an object is extremely high.• When an object is covered by snow.• When the shape of an object is rounded, such as a pole.• When ultrasonic waves are absorbed byan object, such as snow or a spongy material.• When an obstacle
is a chain fence.
• When an object is moving.• If an aftermarket el
ectrical device, such
as a radio antenna, is
installed near the
sensor
 The Ultrasonic misacc
eleration Mitigation
System operation may be cancelled when the system recognizes evasive actions by the driver to avoid a co
llision or
when the
obstacle moves out of
the detection range
of the sensor. In certain situations,
though there is little
or no risk of a col
lision, the Ultrasonic
misacceleration Mitigation System mayactivate. Examples include:• When a vehicle ahea
d or an oncoming
vehicle is splashing wa
ter, snow or dirt.
• When a bump or step
is ahead of the
vehicle.WA R N I N G
• When a parking gate or crossing gate isnot fully opened.• When the vehicle is in smoke, fog or steam.• When attempting to park the vehiclevery close to another
vehicle or
an object.
• When the vehicle is exiting from parallel parking.• When the system detects ultrasonicnoise, such as the noise from motorcycle engines, brakes, radios, pouring rain,splashing water, tire chains or a ultra- sonic wave from a sonar sensor on another vehicle.• If an aftermarket el
ectrical device, such
as a radio antenna, is
installed near the
sensor.• When the vehicle is
on a gravel road.
• When the vehicle is in a tall grass area.The Ultrasonic misacc
eleration Mitigation
System should be tuned off if any of fol- lowing situations occur:• When attempting to get out of a roadgroove or a mud.• When using an automatic car wash.• When the vehicle is entering or exiting a car elevator.• When your vehicle is on a chassis dyna-mometer or free rollers.• When your vehicle is
towed or
your vehi-
cle tows another vehicle.• When your vehicle is
carried on a truck.
WA R N I N G
• When driving on a circuit.• When the tires are not properly inflated.• When the ultrasonic sensor and its sur- rounding area is damaged or deformed.CAUTION To maintain proper perf
ormance of the Ultra-
sonic misaccelerati
on Mitigation System,
follow the instructions below.• Do not hit or apply load to the sensors.• Wipe the sensors and surrounding areas ifan object, such as dirt, adheres.• Do not cover the sensors.• Do not modify the suspension of your vehi- cle.
 If the bumper has experienced an impact, the sensor area may have
been damaged and the
Ultrasonic misacceleration Mitigation Sys-tem may not function
properly. Have the
vehicle inspected at an
authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of yourchoice.WA R N I N G
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Driving precaution 6-2 Driving safety
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Your vehicle has been designed for both nor- mal and occasional off-road use. However, avoid driving the vehicle through areas wherethe tires may get stuck in deep sand or mud as your vehicle is designe
d primarily for use on
pavement, unlike a conventional off-roadvehicle. Keep in mind that 2-wheel drive vehicles are less capable than 4-wh
eel drive vehicles for
driving on muddy, slippery, wet or snow-cov- ered roads. Utility vehicles have
higher ground clearance
and a narrower track, which enables them toperform in a wide variety of off-road situa- tions. Because of the higher ground clear- ance, these vehicles have a higher center ofgravity, which makes them handle differently than ordinary vehicles when driving on pave- ment. They are not designed to maneuver orcorner at the same speed on pavement as con- ventional 2-wheel driv
e passenger cars any
more than low-slung sports cars are designed
to perform satisfactorily in off-road condi- tions.Always drive safely
and steer the vehicle
carefully. Avoid operating the vehicle in a manner that might require sharp turns orabrupt maneuvers. As wi
th other vehicles of
this type, failure to operate this vehicle cor- rectly can result in lo
ss of control or vehicle
rollover. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is sig- nificantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Be
fore starting the vehi-
cle, always make cert
ain that you and all your
passengers are properly wearing their seat belts (with children in the rear seat, in appro- priate restraints).
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Fuel economy is depe
ndent on many factors.
Your personal driving habits can have a sig-nificant effect on your fuel consumption. Several recommendations
for achieving the
greatest fuel economy are listed below.  Whenever accelerating from a stop, always accelerate
slowly and smoothly.
 When parked for even a short period, do not idle the engine. Shut it off. Plan your trips to avoid unnecessary stops.
 Keep your tires inflated to the recom- mended pressures. When driving a 4-wheel drive vehicle on highways or dry improved roads, set the drive mode to “4WD ECO” or “4WDAUTO” (Electronically controlled 4WD), or “AWC ECO” or “NORMAL” (S- AW C ) . For freeway driving, maintain a speed of approximately 50 mph (80 km/h) when traffic, roadway and weather conditions safely permit.  Keep your air filter clean and your vehicle lubricated according
to the recommenda-
tions in this manual.  Always keep your ve
hicle well main-
tained. A poorly maintained engine wastes fuel and costs money.  Never overload your vehicle.
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Drunk driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents.Your driving ability ca
n be seriously impaired
even with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you
have been drinking,
don’t drive. Ride with a designated non- drinking driver, call a cab or a friend, or use public transportation. Drinking coffee or tak-ing a cold shower will not make you sober.
Driving precaution
WA R N I N G Utility vehicles have
a significantly higher
rollover rate than othe
r types of vehicles.
Avoid abrupt maneuvers and excessive speed. Always buckle up.
Fuel economy
Driving, alcohol and drugs
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How to change a tire
For emergencies 8-7
8
6. Get the jack, bar and wheel nut wrench ready.(Refer to “Jack and t
ools” on page 8-5.)
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The compact spare tire is stowed below the luggage compartment fl
oor. It is designed to
save space in the luggage compartment. Itslighter weight makes it easier to use if a flat tire occurs.
WA R N I N G Be sure to apply choc
ks or blocks to the
correct tire when jacking up the vehicle. Ifthe vehicle moves while jacked up, the jack could slip out of
position, leading to
an accident.NOTE
 The chocks shown in the illustration do not come with your vehicl
e. It is recommended
that you purchase chocks or blocks and keep them in the vehicle for use if needed.  If chocks or blocks
are not available, use
stones or any other obj
ects that are large
enough to hold the wheel in position.
Spare tire information Compact spare tire
WA R N I N G Tires, including spar
e tire, degrade over
time with age even when they are not being used. It is recommended that tiresover 6 years generally
be replaced even if
damage is not obvious.CAUTION While the compact spare tire is stowed, the inflation pressure shoul
d be checked at least
once a month to assure that it remains at the recommended inflation pressure. See the tire and loading informati
on placard attached to
the driver’s door sill. Refer to “Tire and load-ing information placard” on page 11-3.
 Driving with an imprope
rly inflated tire can
cause an accident. If
you have no choice but
to drive with an under-inflated tire, keepyour speed down and avoid sudden steering or braking, if possible. Inflate the tire to the correct pressure as s
oon as possible. Refer to
“Tire inflation pressures” on page 9-18. The compact spare tire should be used only temporarily. While the compact spare tire is being used, the tire pr
essure monitoring sys-
tem will not function pr
operly. Have the tire
replaced or repaired at an authorized Mit- subishi Motors dealer or
a repair facility of
your choice as soon as possible. Do not go over 50 mph (80 km/h) when driv- ing with the compact spare tire. Avoid sudden starting and braking when driving with the compact spare tire. Do not drive through automatic car washes and over obstacles that
could possibly dam-
age the underside of your vehicle. Because the compact spare tire is smaller than the original tire, there is less clearance betweenthe ground and your vehicle. Because the compact spare tire is designed only for your vehicle, do not use it on any other vehicle. Do not put the compact spare tire on a differ- ent wheel, and do not put standard tires, snow tires, wheel covers
or trim rings on the
compact spare wheel. Otherwise, you could damage these parts or other parts on your vehicle.CAUTION
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