2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER overheating

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If your vehicle becomes stuck in sand, mud or snow
1. Slowly press down on the accelerator pedal to
get your vehicle moving again. For an all-
wheel drive vehicle, set the drive mode-sel
ector to the “4WD AUTO” or “4WD LOCK”
position (Electronically cont
rolled 4WD), “SNOW” or “L
then slowly press down on the accelera
tor pedal to get your vehicle moving.
2. If there is nothing to stop your tires from sli
pping, rock your vehicle out of the stuck posi-
tion.
P. 8-15
WA R N I N G When attempting to rock your vehi
cle out of a stuck position, be su
re that no one is near the ve
hicle. The rocking motion may c
ause the vehicle to
suddenly lurch forward or backward, possibly injuring bystanders. Avoid revving the engine or spinning the wh
eels. Prolonged efforts to free a stuck ve
hicle may result in
overheating and transa
xle failure.
If the vehicle remains stuck after
several rocking attempts
, have a towing service pull the vehicle out.
Problem
Do this
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The brakes are not functioning properly after crossing a puddle or stream.
Dry out the brakes by driving slowly
while lightly pressing the brake pedal.
P. 5-90, 6-5
The automatic transaxle makes no gear change when accelerat-ing. The initial movement of the vehicle is slow when the vehicle starts moving.(for vehicles with automatic transaxle)
There may be a problem in the automatic transaxle. Have the system inspected by your
authorized Mitsubishi Motors de
aler or a repair facility of
your choice.
P. 5-74
Problem
Do this
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Parking brake
Features and controls 5-55
5
When the parking brake is applied, the brake warning light (red) in
the instrument cluster
and the indicator light (A) on the Electric parking brake switch will come on. When parking on a hill, set the parking brake, and turn the front wheels toward the curb on adownhill, or away from
the curb on an uphill.
NOTE
You may hear an operation noise from the vehicle body when operating the Electricparking brake. This do
es not indicate a mal-
function and the Elec
tric parking brake is
operating normally.  When the battery is weak or dead, the Elec- tric parking brake cannot be applied or released. Refer to “Jum
p-starting the engine”
on page 8-2.  You may feel the brake pedal moving when operating the Electr
ic parking brake.
This does not indi
cate a malfunction.
To apply

1. Stop the vehicle completely. 2. Pull up the Electric parking brake switch
while depressing the brake pedal.
CAUTION While the vehicle is in motion, do not apply the Electric parking
brake. Doing so may
cause overheating and/or
premature wear of
brake parts, reducing brake performance. NOTE
 If the Electric parking
brake must be applied
in an emergency situa
tion, pull and hold the
Electric parking brake
switch to apply the
Electric parking brake. At that time, the fol- lowing warning display
will appear in the
multi-information disp
lay and a buzzer will
sound, however you should continue to pull and hold the Electric
parking brake switch.
When parking on stee
p grades, pull up the
Electric parking brak
e switch twice (once
more after the operati
on is completed once).
The maximum effect of the parking brake will be obtained.  If the parking brake does not hold the vehicle stationary after the f
oot brake is released,
contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer or a repair fa
cility of your choice.
 When the operation mode is other than ON, if the parking brake is applied, the Electric parking brake indicator light comes on for a while.  If the Electric parking brake switch is repeat- edly operated in a short time, the followingwarning display will appear in the multi- information display and
the Electrical park-
ing brake will temporarily stop working. Insuch case, wait for
approximately 1 minute
until the warning display disappears, and operate the Electric
parking brake switch
again.  The brake warning light (red) and the indica- tor light on the Electric
parking brake switch
may blink. This does no
t indicate a malfunc-
tion, the lights go off when/if the Electric parking brake is released.NOTE
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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
5
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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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped) 5-78 Features and controls
5
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[For vehicles equipped mono-color liquid crystal display meter]When the selector le
ver position indicator
blinks while you are driving, there could be a malfunction in the automatic transmissionsystem or CVT fluid temperature becomes abnormally high.
[For vehicles equipped with color liquid crystal display meter]
or
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 CVT.
NOTE
 While the selector le
ver position display is
blinking, a buzzer will
sound intermittently.
Warning display

NOTE
The “A” indicator on th
e selector lever posi-
tion display will only blink if there is a prob-lem with the CVT position switch. It is not seen during normal driving.
CAUTION If a malfunction occurs in the CVT while driving, the indicator will blink.In this case, immediat
ely park your vehicle
in a safe place and follow these procedures: [If the indicator blinks
rapidly (once per sec-
ond), the CVT fluid is overheating.]Park your vehicle in
a safe place but do not
turn off the engine. M
ove the selector lever
to the

S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Co
ntrol) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-85
5
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While the drive mode is in the “4WD AUTO”
ON, the drive mode will be changed to “4WD ECO” mode.If the ECO mode switch is switched OFF, the drive mode will be returned to “4WD AUTO”Refer to the “ECO mode switch” on page 5-231.
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S-AWC is an integr
ated vehicle dynamics
control system that helps enhance driving performance, cornering performance, and vehicle stability over a wide range of drivingconditions through integr
ated management of
the electronically cont
rolled 4WD, the AYC
(Active Yaw Control), the ABS and the ASC.
The electronically controlled 4WD is a sys- tem that improves acceleration performance and stability performance by controlling front-rear distribution of driving torque withoperating the electronic control coupling arranged in the rear differential assembly. The AYC is a system, with a left-right differ- ential limiting function
and yaw control func-
tion, that controls the left-rightdriving/braking force by managing the AFD* (Active Front Differential), the brake, the EPS.*: AFD (Active Front Differential)
 If the drive mode indicator (4WD) is blink- ing, a problem has occurred with the elec-tronically controlled
4WD. A warning will
also be displayed in
the information screen
in the multi information display. Warning display (color
liquid crystal dis-
play) Have your vehicle in
spected by an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.For vehicles equipped with mono-color liq- uid crystal display mete
r, drive mode indica-
tor (“4WD-E”, “LOCK”)
is blinking at the
same time. Make sure that all four tires are the same specified size, type, a
nd brand, and have no
significant difference
in the amount of wear.
Otherwise, the elec
tronically controlled
4WD system may not work properly, and the 4WD system warning (overheating or ser- vice required) may displayed.
When the ECO mode switch is ON
CAUTION
NOTE
 If the drive mode is switched in any mode after the drive mode is switched in “4WD ECO”, the drive mode
will not be changed
even if the ECO mode switch is switched OFF.
S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control)
(if so equipped)
 Do not over-rely on the S-AWC. Even the S- AWC cannot prevent the natural laws ofphysics from acting on the vehicle. This sys-tem, like any other system, has limits and cannot help you to main
tain traction and con-
trol of the vehicle in
all circumstances. Reck-
less driving can lead to
accidents. It is the
driver’s responsibility to drive carefully. This means taking into account the traffic,road and environmental conditions.
Electronically Controlled 4WD

Active Yaw Control (AYC)

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S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Co
ntrol) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-87
5
If you press the switch, you can change the drive mode in the order of AWC ECO, NOR-MAL, SNOW, LOCK, AWC ECO.
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The currently selected drive mode is dis-played on the multi-information display.In addition, when the drive mode is changed, the selected mode appears on the interrupt display screen of the information screen inthe multi-information display. The drive mode display
will appear on the
information screen for a few seconds, andthen the original screen will return.
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The S-AWC operation stat
us can be displayed
on the information screen in the multi-infor-mation display. To display the status, press the multi-informa- tion meter switch to change the informationscreen. Refer to “Information screen (With the igni- tion switch or the operation mode in ON)” on
CAUTION Do not operate the drive mode-selector with the front wheels spinning on a snowy road orin similar conditions
. The vehicle could
lunge in an unexpe
cted direction.
Driving on dry, paved roads in “LOCK”
fuel consumption and
noise.NOTE
 The drive mode can be switched while driv- ing or stopped.
S-AWC drive mode display

Example: “AWC ECO” mode is selected.
CAUTION If the selected drive
mode indicator begins
blinking, the drive m
ode will automatically
switch to protect the drive-system compo- nents. A warning will
also be displayed in
the information screen in the multi informa-tion display. Warning display Reduce speed and, if the indicator stops blinking, you may resume normal driving.
 If the drive mode indicator (4WD) is blink- ing, a problem has oc
curred with the S-
AWC. A warning will
also be displayed in
the information screen in the multi informa- tion display. Warning display Have your vehicle insp
ected by an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Make sure that all four tires are the same specified size, type, a
nd brand, and have no
significant difference in the amount of wearfor all 4 wheels. Otherwise, the S-AWC sys- tem may not work properly, and a 4WD sys- tem warning (overheating or servicerequired) may
be displayed.
S-AWC operation display

CAUTION
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Electric power steering system (EPS)
Features and controls 5-99
5
Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact anauthorized Mitsubishi Mo
tors dealer or repair
facility of your choice.
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After driving on snow or icy roads, remove any snow and ice which may have be leftaround the wheels. On vehicles that have an anti-lock braking syst
em, be careful not to
damage the wheel spee
d sensors (A) or the
cables located at each wheel.
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The power steering system operates while the engine is running. It helps reduce the effort needed to turn the steering wheel.The power steering sy
stem has mechanical
steering capability in case the power assist is lost. If the power assist is lost for some rea-son, you will still be able to steer your vehi- cle, but you will notice it takes much more effort to steer. If this happens, have your vehi- cle inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of yourchoice.
Warning lamp Warning display
NOTE
 The anti-lock braking
system warning light
and brake warning light illuminate at the same time and the wa
rning displays appear
alternately on the information screen in the multi-information display.
After driving on icy roads Front Rear
Electric power steering sys- tem (EPS)
WA R N I N G Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is moving. Stopping the engine would make the steering wheel extremely hard to turn, possibly resulting
in an ac
cident.
NOTE
During repeated full-lock turning of the steering wheel (for example, while you aremanoeuvring the vehicle into a parkingspace), a protection f
unction may be acti-
vated to prevent overheating of the power steering system. This f
unction will make the
steering wheel graduall
y harder to turn. In
this event, limit your turning of the steering wheel for a while. When the system hascooled down, the steering effort will return to normal.  If you turn the steering wheel while the vehi- cle is stationary with the headlights on, the headlights may become
dim. This behavior
is not abnormal. The he
adlights will return to
their original brightness after a short while.
Electric power steering system warning display
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