2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER III engine

Wiper deicer switch (if so equipped)5-224 Features and controls
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The electric rear window defogger switch canbe operated when the engine is running.
NOTE
The rear window wipe
r will automatically
perform several conti
nuous operations if the
selector lever is put in the “R” position whilethe windshield wipers
or the rear window
wiper is operating.(a
utomatic operation
mode)After the automatic operation, the rear win-dow wiper will stop operating if the knob isin the “OFF” position. If the knob is in the“INT” position, the re
ar window wiper will
return to the intermittent operation.It is possible to set the rear window wiper toperform the automatic operation only if theselector lever is put in the “R” position whilethe rear window wiper
is operating with the
knob in the “INT” position.See your authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer for details.If the knob is in the “OFF” position, turn theknob to the “INT” position twice quickly tooperate the rear window
wiper continuously.
(continuous ope
ration mode)
Turn the knob to the “OFF” position to stopthe rear window wipe
r continuous operation.
The wiper intermittent
operation time can be
adjusted.See your authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer for details.For vehicles equipped with the SmartphoneLink Display Audio, adjustments can bemade using screen ope
rations. For further
details, refer to the se
parate owner’s manual.
The washer fluid reservoir is located in theengine compartment.Check the fluid level re
gularly and refill if
necessary. (Refer to
“Washer fluid” on page
9-12.)
Precautions to observe when using wipers and washers
CAUTIONIf the washer is used
in cold weather, the
washer fluid sprayed onto the glass mightfreeze, blocking your vi
ew. Heat the glass
with the defroster befo
re using the washer.
NOTE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield isdry. This could scratch the glass and wear thewiper blades prematurely.Before using the wipe
rs in cold weather,
check to be sure that the wiper blades are notfrozen to the windshield or rear window.Using the wipers while the blades are frozencould cause the wiper motor to burn out.NOTE
If the moving wipers be
come blocked part-
way through a sweep by ic
e or other deposits
on the glass, the wipers may temporarily stopoperating to prevent the motor from over-heating. In this case, park the vehicle in asafe place, turn the ignition switch to the“OFF” position or put the operation mode inOFF, and then remove
the ice or other depos-
its.Because the wipers will start operating againafter the wiper motor cools down, check thatthe wipers operate
before using them.
Avoid using the washer for more than 20 sec-onds at a time. Do not operate the washerwhen the washer fluid reservoir is empty orthe pump may fail.During cold weather, add a recommendedwasher solution that will not freeze in thewasher fluid reservoir. Otherwise the washermay not work or may be damaged.Replace the wiper blades when they areworn. Use the proper size replacementblades. For further info
rmation, please con-
tact your authorized
Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.
Wiper deicer switch
(if so
equipped)
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Electric rear window defogger switch
Features and controls 5-225
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When the front wipers have frozen to thewindshield at the parked
positions, turning on
this switch will heat the windshield to makethe wipers operable. Pr
ess the electric rear
window defogger switch and the deicer willoperate.
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The rear window defogger can be used whenthe engine is running.The indicator light (A) will come on whenyou press the electric rear window defoggerswitch. Electric current will flow through theheating wires on the rear window to helpclear away moisture or frost.After approximately 15 to 20 minutes ofoperation, the system wi
ll shut off automati-
cally.To switch the defogger OFF before 15 to 20minutes have passed,
press the switch again.
The indicator light will
go out and the defog-
ger will turn off.If you need the defogger for more than 15 to20 minutes, press the switch again. This willadd 15 to 20 more minutes.
NOTE
The wiper deicer is
activated/de
activated,
depending on the operation of the rear win-dow defogger. Refer to
“Electric rear win-
dow defogger switch
” on page 5-225.
Electric rear window defog-ger switch
CAUTIONThe rear window defogge
r is not designed to
melt snow. Remove
any snow manually
before using the rear window defogger.Use the rear window de
fogger only after the
engine has started and
is running. Be sure to
turn the defogger swit
ch off immediately
after the window is cl
ear to save on battery
power.Do not place stickers,
tape, or other items
that are attached with adhesive over the gridwires on the rear window.When cleaning the inside
rear window, use a
soft cloth and wipe lightly over the gridwires.NOTE
If your vehicle is equi
pped with heated out-
side rearview mirror, mist can also beremoved from the outside rearview mirrorswhen the rear window defogger switch ispressed. (Refer to “Hmirror” on page 5-63.)On vehicles equipped w
ith the wiper deicer,
when the rear window defogger switch ispushed, the windshield
becomes warm and
the wipers become operable. (Refer to“Wiper deicer switch” on page 5-224.)
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Heated steering wheel sw
itch (if so equipped)
5-226 Features and controls
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The heated steering wheel contains internalheaters in the rim. Heating areas are shown inthe illustration.
: Heating area
The heated steering wheel can be operatedwhen the ignition switch or operation mode isin ON.To turn on the heated steering wheel, push theheated steering wheel switch. The heatedsteering wheel will ope
rate for approximately
30 minutes and then it
will automatically turn
off.The indicator light (A) will illuminate whilethe heated steering wheel is operating.
It is possible to change the setting to makethe rear window def
ogger operate automati-
cally when ambient temperature becomeslow while the engine is running, even if youdo not push the rear window defoggerswitch.It operates automatica
lly only once after
turning the ignition switch to the “ON” posi-tion or putting the ope
ration mode in ON.
If you choose this setti
ng, the heated outside
rearview mirror (if so
equipped) and wiper
deicer (if so equippe
d) will also operate
automatically at the same time.For further information, please contact yourauthorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.On vehicles equippe
d with the Smartphone
Link Display Audio, sc
reen operations can
be used to make the adjustment.Refer to the separate
owner’s manual for
details.NOTE
Heated steering wheel switch
(if so equipped)
Persons who are unable
to feel tempera-
ture change or skin
pain due to age, ill-
ness, injury, medicati
on, fatigue or other
physical conditions or
who have sensitive
skin may suffer burns when using theheated steering wheel. To reduce the riskof burns, people with such conditions mustuse care when using the heated steeringwheel.CAUTIONIf water or any other li
quid is spilled on the
steering wheel, allow it to dry thoroughlybefore attempting to use the heated steeringwheel. Turn the heated steering wheel offimmediately if it appe
ars to be malfunction-
ing during use.Also be aware that us
ing the heated steering
wheel with the engine off may run the bat-tery down.
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12 V power outlets5-230 Features and controls
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To use a “plug-in” type
accessory, open the
cover or remove the ca
p, and insert the plug
in the power outlet.
Accessories can be operated when the igni-tion switch or the operation mode is in ON orACC.
Accessories can be oper
ated in all ignition
switch positions or all operation modes.
12 V power outlets
CAUTIONBe sure to use a “plug-in” type accessoryoperating at 12 V and at 120 W or less.When using more than one socket at thesame time, make sure the total power con-sumption of the electrical accessories doesnot exceed 120 W at 12 V.Also be aware that
using electronic equip-
ment with the engine
off may run the battery
down.When the power outlet is not in use, be sureto close the power outle
t cover or replace the
cap. This will prevent the power outlet frombecoming clogged and short circuiting.NOTE
Three 12V power
outlets can be used simul-
taneously.
Type 1 Floor console
Ty p e 2 Floor console boxRear
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Interior lights5-236 Features and controls
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This equipment complies with FCC radiationexposure limits set forth for an uncontrolledenvironment. End Users must follow the spe-cific operating instruc
tions for satisfying RF
exposure compliance. This transmitter mustbe at least 12 inches (20 cm) from the userand must not be co-located or operating inconjunction with any other antenna or trans-mitter.The term “IC:” before the certification/regis-tration number only signi
fies that Industry
Canada technical spec
ifications were met.
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CAUTIONThe transmitter has been tested and complieswith FCC and IC rules.Changes or modifica
tions not expressly
approved by the party responsible for com-pliance could void the
user’s authority to
operate the device.
Interior lights
NOTE
Be aware that leaving the light illuminatedwith the engine off may run the batterydown.Never leave the vehi
cle without checking
that the light is off.1- Cargo room light
 P.5-238
2- Dome light (rear)
 P.5-237
3- Dome light (front)/Reading lights
 P.5-236
4- Downlight
 P.5-207
5- Front foot lights
 P.5-238
Dome light (front)/Reading lights Dome light (front)
1- (DOOR)When any of the doors or the liftgate isopened, the dome light illuminates; whenany of them are closed, the dome lightgoes off after approx
imately 30 seconds.
However, the light
goes off immediately
if:The doors and the liftgate are closedwhile the ignition switch is in the“ON” position or the operation modeis in ON.The driver’s door is closed while thelock knob is in the lock position, afterall the other doors are closed.
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Interior lights
Features and controls 5-237
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2- (OFF)The dome light stays off regardless of anydoor or the liftgate being opened or closed.
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Regardless of the dome light switch position,when you press the lens (A), the light on theside that is pressed illuminates; when youpress the lens (A) agai
n, the light goes out.
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The doors and the liftgate are closedand the power door lock function isused to lock the doors.The keyless entry system remote con-trol transmitter is used to lock thedoors.In vehicles equipped with theF.A.S.T.-key, the doors and the lift-gate are locked using the F.A.S.T.-key.NOTE
When the engine is
started using the key
while the doors and liftgate are closed, if youremove the key, the dom
e light will illumi-
nate for approximately 30 seconds then gooff.When the engine is started using theF.A.S.T.-key while the doors and liftgate areclosed, if the operation
mode is put in OFF,
the dome light will illuminate for approxi-mately 30 seconds and then go off.The time until the light goes off can beadjusted. See your authorized MitsubishiMotors dealer for details. For vehiclesequipped with the Smar
tphone Link Display
Audio, adjustments can be made usingscreen operations. For details, refer to theseparate owner’s manual.
Reading lights Dome light (rear)
1- (ON)The dome light illumin
ates regardless of
any door or the liftgate being opened orclosed.2- (
)
When any of the doors or the liftgate isopened, the dome li
ght illuminates;
when any of them are closed, the domelight goes off after approximately 30 sec-onds. However, the li
ght goes off imme-
diately if:The door and the liftgate are closedwhile the ignition switch is in the“ON” position or the operation modeis in ON.The driver’s door is closed while thelock knob is in the lock position,after all the other doors are closed.The door and the liftgate are closedand the power door lock function isused to lock the doors.The keyless entry system remotecontrol transmitter is used to lock thedoors.In vehicles equipped with theF.A.S.T.-key, the doors and the lift-gate are locked using the F.A.S.T.-key.
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Interior lights5-238 Features and controls
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3- (OFF)The dome light stays off regardless of anydoor or the liftgate being opened or closed.
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1- (ON)The cargo room light illuminates regard-less of the liftgate being opened or closed.2- (
)
When the liftgate is opened, the cargoroom light illuminates;
when it is closed,
it goes out.3- (OFF)The cargo room light
stays out regardless
of the liftgate bei
ng opened or closed.
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The front foot lights (A) come on when thefront door is opened and go off when the dooris closed.
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*: Dome light (front)/
Reading lights, dome
light (rear) and cargo room lightIf interior lights are left on with the igni-tion switch in the “LOCK” position or theoperation mode in OFF, the lights go offautomatically after approximately 30 min-utes.
NOTE
When the engine is started using the keywhile the doors and liftga
te are closed, if you
remove the key, the do
me light will illumi-
nate for approximately 30 seconds then gooff.When the engine is started using theF.A.S.T.-key while the doors and liftgate areclosed, if the operation mode is put in OFF,the dome light will il
luminate for approxi-
mately 30 seconds and then go off.When the dome light switch is in the “ON”position, the light will not go off, even whenall the doors and the liftgate are closed.The time until the light goes off can beadjusted. See your authorized MitsubishiMotors dealer for details. For vehiclesequipped with the Sm
artphone Link Display
Audio, adjustments can be made usingscreen operations. For details, refer to theseparate owner’s manual.
Cargo room light
Front foot lights Interior light* auto-cutout function
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Storage spaces
Features and controls 5-239
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The lights come on again if the ignitionswitch or the engine switch is operated, ifany door or liftgate is opened or closed, orif the keyless entry or F.A.S.T.-key isoperated.
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To open, pull the lever (A).
NOTE
The interior light auto-cutout function can bedeactivated. The time until the lights auto-matically go off can
be adjusted. See your
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer fordetails.For vehicles equipped with the SmartphoneLink Display Audio, adjustments can bemade using screen ope
rations. For details,
refer to the separa
te owner’s manual.
Storage spaces
CAUTIONNever leave lighters,
carbonated drink cans,
or spectacles in the cabin when parking thevehicle in hot suns
hine. The cabin will
become extremely hot,
so lighters and other
flammable items may catch fire andunopened drink cans (i
ncluding beer cans)
may rupture. The heat may also deform orcrack plastic spectacle
lenses and other spec-
tacle parts that ar
e made of plastic.
Keep the lids of storage spaces closed whiledriving the vehicle. A lid or the contents of astorage space could ot
herwise cause injuries
during a sudden stop.NOTE
Do not leave valuables in any storage spacewhen leaving the vehicle.1- Luggage floor box2- Floor console box3- Glove compartment4- Sunglasses holder (if so equipped)
Glove compartment
WA R N I N GAn open glove compartment door cancause a serious injury or death to the frontpassenger in an accident, even if the pas-senger is wearing his/
her seat be
lt. Always
keep the glove comp
artment door closed
when driving.NOTE
When the lights are illuminated with thelight switch in the “ ”, “ ”or “AUTO”
automatic light con-
trol), the glove compartment light illumi-nates.
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