2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER park sensor

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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Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (with Lane Change Assist) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-133
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When the BSW switch is pressed while the operation mode is ON, the BSW indicator light in the instrument cluster comes on andthe BSW becomes in stand by state. When the BSW switch is pressed again, the BSW indi- cator light in the instrument cluster goes offand the BSW turns off. Indicator light If you turn the BSW ON/OFF, the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) also turns ON/OFF atthe same time.
• When the heights of the next lane and your lane are different.• Immediately after the BSW has been turned on.• Immediately after the engine switch isturned on.• Under adverse weather conditions, suchas rain, snow, strong winds, snow or sand storm.• When your vehicle becomes too close toanother vehicle.• While multiple ve
hicle are overtaking
your vehicle.• When driving near a pot hole and tram-line.• When a surroundin
g vehicle or an
oncoming vehicle is splashing water,snow or dirt.• When driving on a
curve including the
beginning and the end of the curve.• When driving on a r
oad with alternating
up and down steep slopes.• When driving on a bumpy or rough road.• When the rear of your vehicle is weigheddown or your vehicle
is leaning to the
right or left due to the weight of passen- gers and luggage or th
e improper adjust-
ment of tire pressure. • When the bumper su
rface around the
radar sensor is covered with dirt, snowand ice, etc.WA R N I N G
• When the sensor is extremely hot or cold(while the vehicle is parked for a longperiod of time unde
r a blazing sun or in
cold weather).CAUTION To maintain proper performance of the BSW, follow the instructions below.• Always clean the bumper surface aroundthe sensor.• Avoid impacting the sensor or its surround-ing area.• Do not put a sticker on the sensor or its sur-rounding bumper surface.• Do not paint the sensor or its surroundingbumper surface.• Do not modify the sensor or its surroundingarea.
 If the bumper has experienced an impact, the sensor may have been
damaged and the BSW
may not function properl
y. Have the vehicle
inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer.WA R N I N G
To operate

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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-137
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The detection area is shown as illustrated.
 Never rely solely on the RCTA when back- ing up. The RCTA is an aid system. It isnot a substitute for your safe and carefuldriving. Always check
visually behind and
all around your vehicl
e for other vehicles,
persons, animals
or obstructions.
The performance of the RCTA may vary depending on driving,
traffic and/or sur-
rounding conditions.NOTE
 The Blind Spot Warning lights in the outside rearview mirrors on bot
h sides will blink,
even when only one vehicle is approaching from one side.WA R N I N G
Detection areas

CAUTION In certain situations, the RCTA may not detect a vehicle in the detection areas. Some of these situations include;• When the reversing sp
eed of your vehicle is
approximately 5 mph (18 km/h) or higher.
• If the sensor detection area is blocked by a nearby object, such as
wall or parked vehi-
cle.• When a vehicle is approaching fromstraight behind your vehicle.• When your vehicle is exiting from anangled parking spot.• Immediately after the RCTA has been turned on.• Immediately after the operation mode hasbeen put in ON.• When the bumper surface around the sensoris covered with dirt
, snow and ice, etc.
• When the sensor becomes extremely hot or cold, such as after the vehicle has been parked for a prolonged time under the blaz-ing sun or in cold weather.
 If the bumper has experienced an impact, the sensor may have be
en damaged and the
RCTA may not function properly. Have the vehicle inspected at an
authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer.CAUTION
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Tire pressure monitoring system 5-142 Features and controls
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If the LDW is deactivated due to a malfunc- tion in the system, the either alarm shown below is displayed. Contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for inspection of thesystem.
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The tire pressure monitoring system uses tire inflation pressure sensors (A) on the wheels to monitor the tire inflation pressures. Thesystem only indicates when a tire is signifi- cantly under-inflated.
LDW deactivation due to fault

NOTE
 If the sensor or its surrounding area becomes extremely high temperature when parking the vehicle under a bl
azing sun, the “LDW
SERVICE REQUIRED” message may appear. If the message remains even after the tem-perature of the sensor or its surrounding area has been in range, plea
se contact an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Tire pressure monitoring system
WA R N I N G The compact spare whee
l does not have a
tire inflation pressure sensor.When the spare tire is used, the tire pres- sure monitoring system will not work properly.See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as soon as possible to replace or repair the original tire.
NOTE
 The tire pressure monitoring system is not a substitute for regularly
checking tire infla-
tion pressures.Be sure to check the tire inflation pressures as described in “Tires” on page 9-15.  The tire inflation pressure sensor (B) is installed in the illustrated location. • On vehicles with Type 1 sensor which has the metallic air valve (C), replace grommet and washer (D) with the new ones when thetire is replaced. • On vehicles with Type 2 sensor which has the rubber air valve (E
), replace rubber air
valve (E) with new one when the tire is replaced.
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Parking sensors (Front/Rear) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-147
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Your tire pressure monitoring system oper- ates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules(For vehicles sold in
U.S.A.) and Industry
Canada Rules (For vehicles sold in Canada). This device complies with part 15 of FCCRules and Industry Ca
nada licence-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two con- ditions.  This device may not
cause harmful inter-
ference. This device must ac
cept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Parking sensors will al
ert the driver with an
intermittent or contin
uous buzzer sound when
the vehicle approaches
an object and the sen-
sor detects that object
during parking. The
system incorporates 8 ultrasonic sensors (A)
General information
CAUTION Changes or modifica
tions not expressly
approved by the manufacturer for compli- ance could void the user’s authority to oper-ate the equipment.
Parking sensors (Front/Rear)
(if so equipped)
WA R N I N G Before using the parkin
g sensors, read this
entire section to fully understand the limi- tations of this system. Failure to followinstructions could result in an accident.
 The parking sensors ar
e parking aid only.
It is not a substitute for your visual confir-mation.The system is not designed to detect chil- dren, pedestrians, bicycles and pets. The area within which the system can detect isvery limited, and objects outside the detection area, such as under the bumper or around either co
rner of the bumper,
cannot be detected. The sensors of the sys- tem may not be able to detect certain objects. Never rely solely on
the parking sensors to
clear the area in fron
t and to the rear of
your vehicle. Always
check visually in
front and to the rear
of your vehicle for
persons, animals, ob
structions or other
vehicles. Failure to do so can result in damage to your vehicle, seriou
s injury or death.
CAUTIONThe parking sensors
may not operate prop-
erly in a certain situation. Some examplesare:• The sensors or surroundings have beenwiped by hand.• The stickers or ac
cessories have been
attached to the sensors or surroundings.• The sensors or surroundings are coveredwith ice, snow, or mud.WA R N I N G
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Parking sensors (Front/Rear) (if so equipped) 5-148 Features and controls
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“Normal mode” and “Tow
ing hitch mode” for
a vehicle equipped with a towing hitch can beselected.
The detection areas are within approximately 24 inches (60 cm) (A) from the front and cor-ner sensors and 49 inches (125 cm) (B) from the back sensors.
• When the ambient temp
erature has rapidly
changed.• When the sensor is frozen.• When the system detects ultrasonic noise,such as the noise from motorcycle engines, brakes, radios, pouring rain, splashing water or tire chains.• When the sensor is extremely hot or cold(after the vehicle has
been parked for a long
period of time under
a blazing sun or in
cold weather).• When the vehicle is driven on a rough roadincluding a bumpy, gravel, hilly, or grassy surface.• When the vehicle is too close to an object.• Immediately after the engine switch is turned on.
 The parking sensors may not properly detect certain objects including;• A thin object such as a wire net or rope.• An object that absorbs ultrasonic sound waves, such as snow.• An object with sharp angles.• An object with a sm
ooth surface, such as
glass.• A low height object such as a curb. If the bumper has experienced an impact, the sensor area may have
damage and the park-
ing sensors may not f
unction properly. Have
the vehicle inspected at an authorized Mit- subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.CAUTION
Detection areas

WA R N I N G The detection areas described below are for reference only. The actual detectionareas may vary depend
ing on the shape,
size and position of
the object being
detected. Certain objects may not bedetected, even if the object is within the detection area described below. Also false alerts may sound de
pending on the sur-
rounding environment.
Normal mode
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Parking sensors (Front/Rear) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-149
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If your vehicle is equipped with a towing hitch and part of the towing hitch is close tothe center sensors (e. g.
European type towing
hitch), the center sens
or may detect the tow-
ing hitch and the alarm beeps may soundthough there is no obstacle behind the vehi- cle. To avoid this dete
ction, the parking sen-
sors can be switched to the towing hitchmode. The detection areas ar
e within approximately
24 inches (60 cm) (A) from the front and cor- ner sensors, and 49 inches (125 cm) (B) from the back sensors. The
system will not detect
the areas (C), within approximately 8 inches (20 cm) (D) from the rear bumper.
To switch to the towing hitch mode and return to the normal mode, refer to “Changing thedetection mode” on page 5-150.
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When the engine switch is tuned on, the park- ing sensors will be
automatically tuned on
and the operation indica
tor light (A) will be
illuminated. To turn off the parking sensors, press the “SONAR” switch. The operation indicatorlight will go off. To turn back on the parking sensors, press the “SONAR” switch again.
Towing hitch mode
NOTE
 The ultrasonic sensors
do not dete
ct objects
in areas directly below or very close to thebumpers. If the height of an object is lowerthan the sensors, the sensors may not con- tinue detecting it
while the vehicle is
approaching the object, even if the sensorshave initially detected it.
To operate

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Parking sensors (Front/Rear) (if so equipped) 5-150 Features and controls
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When a sensor detects an object;  The system will alarm the driver by inter- mittent beeps.As the vehicle moves
closer to the object,
the alarm will switch to shorter beeps and then to a continuous beep.When the vehicle is too close to an object, the alarm may no longer sound or it may return to intermittent beeps from a contin- uous beep.  Also, in the multi-information display, an indicator corresponding to the sensor detecting the objec
t will be blinking.
Front and corner sensor Back sensor (When the “normal mode” is selected) mode