2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER III engine

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Vehicle care and maintenanceService precautions ..........................................................................9-2Catalytic converter ...........................................................................9-2Engine hood .........
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View of the engine compartment .....................................................9-5Engine oil and oil filter ....................................................................9-6Engine coolant .................................................................................9-8Air cleaner filter ...............................................................................9-9Automatic transaxle fluid (if so equipped) ..................................... 9-11Continuously variable transmission
(CVT) fluid (if so equipped) . 9-11
Transfer oil (All-wheel drive models) ...........................................9-12Rear axle oil (All-wheel drive models) .........................................9-12Washer fluid ...................................................................................9-12Brake fluid .....................................................................................9-13Battery ............................................................................................9-13Tires ...............................................................................................9-15Brake pedal free play .....................................................................9-22Parking brake lever stroke (if so equipped) ....................................9-22Wiper blades ..................................................................................9-22Emission-control system maintenance ..........................................9-23General maintenance .....................................................................9-24For cold and snowy weather ..........................................................9-25Fusible links ...................................................................................9-25Fuses ..............................................................................................9-26Replacement of light bulbs ............................................................9-31Vehicle care precautions ................................................................9-39Cleaning the inside of your vehicle .......
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Service precautions9-2 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Taking regular care of your vehicle will pre-serve its value and appe
arance as long as pos-
sible.You can do some of the maintenance workyourself, and the rest should only be per-formed by an authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer or a repair facility of your choice.If you discover a malfunction or other prob-lem, have it corrected by an authorized Mit-subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility ofyour choice.This section descri
bes the maintenance
inspections that you can do yourself, if you sodesire. Follow the instructions and precau-tions for each procedure.
Have you purchased the Mitsubishi MotorsDiamond Care Protection Plan? The Plansupplements your new
vehicle warranties.
See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealerfor details.
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The catalytic converter requires you to useunleaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline willdestroy the emission-control effectiveness ofthe converter.
Service precautions A- Cooling fansB- Caution label*: Front of the vehicle
WA R N I N GWhen checking or servicing the inside ofthe engine compartment, be sure theengine is stopped and has had a chance tocool down.If you need to work
in the engine compart-
ment with the engine running, be espe-cially careful that your clothing, hair, etc.does not get caught in the cooling fans,drive belts, or other moving parts.After performing the maintenance work,make sure that no tools or cloths are leftbehind in the engine compartment.If they are left behind, a fire or damage tothe vehicle may occur.The cooling fans can turn on automati-cally even if the engine is not running.Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”position to be safe while you work in theengine compartment.Do not smoke or allow open flames aroundfuel or the battery. The fumes are flamma-ble.Be extremely careful when workingaround the battery. It
contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.Do not get under your ve
hicle while it is on
a jack.Always use properly rated automotivejack stands.
Handling your vehicle’s parts and materi-als in the wrong way can injure you. Askan authorized Mitsub
ishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility of your choice if youhave questions.
Catalytic converter
WA R N I N G
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Engine hood
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-3
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Normally, the catalyti
c converter does not
require maintenance. However, it is importantto keep the engine properly tuned for the con-verter to continue to work properly.To reduce the possibili
ty of catalytic con-
verter damage:Use UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY ofthe type of recommended in the “Fuelselection”.Do not drive with an extremely low fuellevel. Running out of gas could damagethe catalytic converter.
Do not try to start the engine by pushingor towing the vehicle. If the battery isweak or run down, use jumper cables toproperly start the engine.Do not idle the engine with any spark plugwires disconnected or removed, such aswhen performing
diagnosti
c tests.
Do not idle the engine
for a long time if it
is idling roughly or otherwise obviouslymalfunctioning.To prevent the catalytic converter frombeing damaged from unburned gas, do notrace the engine when turning off the igni-tion switch.Stop driving the vehicle if you think theperformance is noticeably low, or theengine has a malfunction such as with theignition, etc. If you are not able to stopdriving immediately,
slow down and drive
for only a short time. Have your vehiclechecked at an authorized MitsubishiMotors dealer or a repair facility of yourchoice as soon
as possible.
In unusual situations involving majorengine problems, a burning odor mayindicate severe and abnormal catalyticconverter overheating.
If this occurs, stop
in a safe place, shut the engine off and letthe vehicle cool. Once
the engine is cool,
immediately take
your vehicle to an
authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice for service.
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Use the engine hood release lever (locatedunder the instrument panel near the driver’sdoor) to unlock the engine hood.Pull the lever toward you to release theengine hood latch.
CAUTIONDamage to the catalyti
c converter can result
if your vehicle is not
kept in proper operating
condition. If the engine
malfunctions or mis-
fires, or if your vehi
cle performance suffers,
have it serviced promptly. Running yourvehicle when it is
overheated may result in
damage to the converter and vehicle.WA R N I N GDo not park or run your vehicle in areaswhere combustible materials such as drygrass or leaves can come
in contact with a
hot exhaust, since a fire could occur.Do not put undercoat paint on the cata-lytic converter.
Engine hood To open
WA R N I N GNever use the release lever to unlatch theengine hood while the
vehicle is in motion.
Do not drive your vehicle unless theengine hood is locked.
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Engine hood9-4 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Release the lever and
lift the engine hood.
Support the engine hood with the hood prop.Insert the hood prop securely in the openingunder the hood marked with an arrow.
Unlatch the prop from the engine hood andput 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 andwipers, make sure the
wipers are at resting
position when you open the engine hood.
CAUTIONAlways insert the support prop into the holespecially 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 islifted by a strong wind.
To close
CAUTIONBe careful not to trap your hands or fingerswhen closing the engine hood.
Make sure the engine hood is firmly closedbefore 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 higherposition.Do not push down strongly on the enginehood. Depending on how strongly or whereyou push down, you could create a dent inthe 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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View of the engine compartment
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-5
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View of the engine compartment
2.4 L models 3.0 L models
1- Engine oil level dipstick2- Engine oil cap3- Air cleaner filter4- Brake fluid reservoir5- Washer fluid reservoir6- Automatic transaxle fluid level dipstick7- Engine coolant reservoir8- Battery
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Engine oil and oil filter9-6 Vehicle care and maintenance
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It is normal for an engi
ne to use oil. You may
need to add oil between the recommended oilchange intervals. Befo
re starting the engine,
check the engine oil leve
l. Refill if necessary.
To check the oil level, remove the dipstick,wipe it off, and gently
reinsert it all the way.
Slowly pull the dipsti
ck straight out and
check the oil level by checking the upper sur-face of the dipstick. Th
e oil level must not go
above the line on the dipstick.If the level does not reach the line whichshows the minimum amo
unt of oil required,
remove the oil filler cap on the engine valvecover, and fill to within the “Good” range.
Engine oil and oil filter To check and refill engine oil
NOTE
If it is difficult to verify the oil level, wipeoff the dipstick and
reinsert it. Wait a
moment and then recheck the oil level bychecking the upper surfa
ce of the dipstick.
2.4 L models
CAUTIONOverfilling will cause
oil aeration and loss of
oil pressure, which coul
d damage the engine.
WA R N I N GUsed engine oil is po
isonous, and can dam-
age your skin. Prolonged and repeatedcontact may cause serious skin disorders,including dermatitis and cancer. Do not letused oil touch your sk
in and wash thor-
oughly after working with it.Keep used oil out of
the reach of children.
NOTE
Engine oil consumption
is greatly influenced
by payload, engine speed, etc.3.0 L models
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Engine oil and oil filter
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-7
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Mitsubishi Motors re
commends using only
engine oils with the ILSAC certification sym-bol on the front of the container.If you cannot find oils
with the ILSAC certi-
fication symbol, use an
API classification SN
oil with the following label.
This mark appears on the top of the oil con-tainer and tells you two important thingsabout the oil.Use engine oil with the proper thickness forthe outdoor temperatures where you will bedriving.
Mitsubishi Motors Genui
ne 0W-20 Synthetic
Engine Oil is recommended for optimum fueleconomy and cold weather starting.If Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20 Syn-thetic Engine Oil is not available, 5W-20grade oils displaying the ILSAC certificationcan be used.However, Mitsubishi
Motors Genuine 0W-20
Synthetic Engine Oil s
hould be used at the
next oil change to maintain optimum fueleconomy and cold weather starting.The oil filter should be replaced at the time ormileage specified in the “WARRANTY ANDMAINTENANCE MANUAL”.Only use high quality replacement filters onthis vehicle. The manufacturer’s specifica-tions for Mitsubishi Mo
tors Genuine oil fil-
The engine oil wi
ll deteriorate rapidly if the
vehicle is subj
ected to severe conditions (for
example, repeated operation on rough roads,in mountainous regions, on roads with manyuphill and downhill gradients, or over shortdistances). Consequently
, the oil will require
earlier replacement in accordance with theschedule in the “WARRANTY AND MAIN-TENANCE MANUAL”.NOTE
ILSAC certification symbol
1- The upper part indi
cates the quality of
the oil.
2- The center part i
ndicates the SAE grade
of the oil viscosity.
Recommended engine oil vis-cosity API service symbol
To replace the oil filter
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Engine coolant9-8 Vehicle care and maintenance
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ters require that the filter can withstand apressure of 256 psi (1.8 MPa). A MitsubishiMotors Genuine oil filter
is the best replace-
ment filter.Follow the installation instructions printed onthe filter.
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The engine coolant rese
rve tank (A) lets you
quickly see when you need to add coolant.When the engine is cold, the level of the cool-ant in the reserve tank should be between theFULL and LOW marks. The radiator usuallystays full so there is no reason to remove theradiator cap (B) except when you check thecoolant freeze point or
replace the antifreeze
coolant.
Mitsubishi Motors Genui
ne Coolant provides
excellent protection against corrosion andrust formation on all metals, including alumi-num, and prevents clogs in some parts ofengine.If you need to add coolant often, or if thelevel in the reserve tank does not drop whenthe engine cools, the cooling system shouldbe pressure-tested for le
aks. Take your vehi-
cle to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealeror a repair facility of
your choice for testing.
Engine coolant To check the coolant level
*: Front of the vehicleTo add coolant Use “Mitsubishi Motors
Genuine Super Long
Life Coolant Premium” or equivalent
*.
*: similar high quality et
hylene glycol based
non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate andnon-borate coolant with long life hybridorganic acid technologyCAUTIONDo not use alcohol or methanol antifreeze orany engine coolants th
at contain them. Using
the wrong antifreeze can corrode aluminumparts.
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