2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER III engine

For cold and snowy weather
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-25
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The underside or rear of the vehicle isdamaged
Also check the exhaust system each time thevehicle is raised for l
ubrication, oil changes,
or required service. A
ny open seams or loose
connections could le
t dangerous exhaust
fumes seep into the luggage and passengercompartments.Check for holes or exhaust gas leakscaused by corrosion or damage.Check the joints and connections forlooseness or exhaust gas leaks.Check the rubber hangers and brackets fordamage.
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The timing belt should be replaced with anew one at the mileage listed in the “WAR-RANTY AND MAINTENANCE MAN-UAL”.
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The hood lock release mechanism and hoodsafety catch should be checked, cleaned, andoiled when needed for easy movement and toprevent rust and wear. Use MultipurposeGrease NLGI Grade 2 sparingly for all slidingparts of the hood latch and release lever.Work the grease into the hood lock mecha-nism until all the movable surfaces are cov-ered.Also, put a light coat
of the same grease on
the safety catch wherever moving parts touch.
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The ventilation slots in
front of the wind-
shield should be brushed clear after a heavysnowfall so that the operation of the heatingand ventilation systems will not be impaired.
To prevent freezing of the weatherstrippingon the doors, engine hood, etc., they shouldbe treated with
silicone grease.
It is a good idea to carry a shovel or a short-handled spade in the vehicle during the win-ter so that you can clear away snow if you getstranded. A small hand-brush for sweepingsnow off the vehicle a
nd a plastic scraper for
the windshield, side a
nd rear window are also
useful.
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The fusible links will melt to prevent a fire ifa large current attempts to flow through cer-tain electrical systems.In case of a melted fusible link, see yourauthorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or arepair facility of your choice for inspectionand replacement.For the fusible links, please refer to “Fuseload capacities” on page 9-27.
Check for any of the following conditions: Timing belt
Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch For cold and snowy weather Ventilation slots
Weatherstripping Additional equipment (For regions where snow is encoun-tered) Fusible links
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Fuses9-26 Vehicle care and maintenance
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To prevent damage to the electrical systemfrom short-circuiting or overloading, eachindividual circuit is e
quipped with a fuse. The
fuse blocks are located in the passenger com-partment and in the engine compartment.
The fuse blocks in the passenger compart-ment are located behind the fuse lid in frontof the driver’s seat at the position shown inthe illustration.Pull the fuse lid to remove it.
In the engine compartment, the fuse blocksare located as shown in the illustration. Whilepressing the tab (C), pull up the cover.
WA R N I N GFusible links must not be replaced by anyother device. Failing to fit the correct fus-ible link may result in fire in the vehicle,property destruction and serious or fatalinjuries at any time.
Fuses Fuse block location
Passenger compartment A- Main fuse blockB- Sub fuse block
Engine compartment A- Main fuse blockB- Sub fuse block
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Fuses
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-27
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This fuse list shows the names of the elec
trical systems and their fuse capacities.
There are spare fuses in the main fuse block cover in the engine
compartment. Always replace a bl
own fuse with one of the same
capacity as the
original.Fuse load capacities Passenger compartment
fuse location table
Main fuse block
Sub fuse block
No.
Sym-bol
Electrical system
Capacity
1
Power window con-
trol
30 A*
2 Defogger 30 A*
3 Heater 30 A4 Windshield wipers 30 ANo.
Sym-bol
Electrical system
Capacity
5 Door locks 20 A6 Rear fog light 10 ANo.
Sym-bol
Electrical system
Capacity
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Fuses9-28 Vehicle care and maintenance
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*: Fusible linkSome fuses may not be installed on yourvehicle, depending on
the vehicle model
or specifications.The table above show
s the main equip-
ment corresponding to each fuse.
7 12 V power outlet 15 A8 Rear window wiper 15 A9 Sunroof 20 A10 Ignition switch 10 A11 Option 10 A12
Hazard warning
flasher
15 A
13 4-wheel drive system 10 A14
Stop lights (Brake lights)
15 A
15 Gauges 10 A16 SRS airbag 7.5 A17 Radio 15 A18 Control unit relay 7.5 A19
Interior lights(Room lights)
15 A
20 Back-up lights 7.5 A21
Heated outside rearview mirrors
7.5 A
22
Outside rearview
mirrors
10 A
No.
Sym-bol
Electrical system
Capacity
23
Cigarette lighter/12 V power outlet
15 A
24
Charge 7.5 A
Heated steering
wheel
15 A
25
Power seat(Driver seat)
30 A*
26 Heated seats 30 A27
Power seat(Passenger seat)
No.
Sym-bol
Electrical system
Capacity
Engine compartment fuse location table No.
Sym-bol
Electrical sys-
tem
Capacity
SBF1
Air condition-ing condenser fan motor
30 A*
VLC 40 A*
Behind the fuse block coverMain fuse block
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Fuses
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-29
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*: Fusible link
SBF2 Starter 30 A*SBF3
Air condition-ing condenser fan motor
30 A*
SBF4
Radiator fan
motor
40 A*
SBF5
Anti-lock brak-ing system
40 A*
SBF6
Electric parking
brake
50 A*
SBF7
Anti-lock brak-ing system
30 A*
BF1 Power liftgate 30 ABF2
Audio system amplifier
30 A
BF3 IOD IOD 30 ABF4 Diesel 30 AF1
Automatic transaxle
20 A
F2 Wiper de-icer 15AF3
Electric parking
brake
7.5 A
F4
Daytime run-ning lights
10 A
No.
Sym-bol
Electrical sys-
tem
Capacity
F5 Front fog lights 15 AF6 Air conditioner 10 AF7
Headlight washer
20 A
F8 Security horn 20 AF9 Horn 10 AF10 ETV 15 AF11 Alternator 7.5 AF12 Engine 7.5 AF13
ENG/POWER 20 AFuel line heater 25 A
F14 Fuel pump 15 AF15 Ignition coil 10 AF16 ENG/POWER 10 AF17
Headlight (high beam) (left)
10 A
F18
Headlight (high beam) (right)
10 A
No.
Sym-bol
Electrical sys-
tem
Capacity
F19
Head-light (low beam) (left)
LED 20 A
F20
Head-light (low beam) (right)
LED 20 A
F21
Head-light (low beam) (left)
Halo-gen
10 A
F22
Head-light (low beam) (right)
Halo-gen
10 A
F23
Battery current
sensor
7.5 A
#1 — Spare fuse 10 A#2 — Spare fuse 15 A#3 — Spare fuse 20 ANo.
Sym-bol
Electrical sys-
tem
Capacity
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Fuses9-30 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Some fuses may not be installed on yourvehicle, depending on the vehicle modelor specifications.The table above shows the main equip-ment corresponding to each fuse.
*: Fusible linkSome fuses may not be installed on yourvehicle, depending on the vehicle modelor specifications.The table above shows the main equip-ment corresponding to each fuse.
The fuse block does not contain spare 7.5 A,25 A or 30 A fuses. If one of these fusesburns out, substitute w
ith the following fuse.
7.5 A: 10 A spare fuse25 A: 20 A spare fuse30 A: 30 A audio system amplifier fuseWhen using a substitute
fuse, replace with a
fuse of the correct capa
city as soon as possi-
ble.
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1. Before replacing a fuse, always turn offthe electrical item
connected to the fuse
and turn the ignition switch to the“LOCK” or “OFF” position or put theoperation mode in OFF.2. There is a fuse remover (A) in the enginecompartment fuse block.3. Clamp it on the fuse you wish to remove,and pull the fuse straight out from the fuseblock.
No.
Sym-bol
Electrical sys-
tem
Capacity
SBF1
Electric parking
brake
30 A*
SBF2
Electric parking
brake
30 A*
Sub fuse block
Identification of fuse Capacity
Color
7.5 A Brown10 A Red15 A Blue20 A Yellow25 A Natural (white)30 A
Green (fuse type) /Pink (fusible link type)
40 A Green (fusible link type)50 A Red (fusible link type)
Fuse replacement
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Cleaning the outside of your vehicle9-42 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Salt and other chemicals used on winter roadsin some geographical areas can have a detri-mental effect on the vehicle underbody. Youshould flush the underbody with a high pres-sure hose every time you wash the outside ofyour vehicle.Take special care to remove mud or otherdebris which could trap and hold salt andmoisture.After washing your vehicle, wipe off allwaterdrops from the rubber parts around thedoors to prevent the doors from freezing.
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Wax your vehicle once or twice a year, orwhen water does not bead up on the paint.Use a soft cloth to put a small amount of waxon the painted surfaces.
After the wax has
dried, polish with
a dry soft cloth.
Do not wax your vehicle in direct sunlight.You should wax when the painted surfacesare cool.
Never spray or splash water on the electricalparts in the engine compartment. This maydamage them. Be careful also when washingthe underbody to ensure that water does notenter the engine compartment.Avoid automatic car washers that use rotat-ing brushes. These br
ushes may scratch the
paint surface a
nd make it dull.
Scratches are more not
iceable on darker col-
ored vehicles.Some hot water wash
ing equipment uses
high pressure and heat
to clean your vehicle.
Because hot water can da
mage plastics parts
and seep inside your ve
hicle, make sure you
do the following when using such equip-ment:• Keep the washing nozzle at least 28 inches(70 cm) away from the vehicle body.• When washing around the door glass, holdthe nozzle at a distance of more than 28inches (70 cm) and at a right angle to theglass surface.
Make sure to do the following when using anautomatic car wash, with help from eitherthis manual or the car wash operator, toavoid damaging your vehicle:• Fold the outside
rearview mirrors.
• Tape or remove the rear wiper arm assem-bly.• If your vehicle is equi
pped with a roof rails,
check with the car wash operator beforeusing the car wash.CAUTION
• If your vehicle is e
quipped with the rain
sensor, place th
e wiper switch lever in the
“OFF” position to deac
tivate the rain sen-
sor.
During cold weather
NOTE
When the door is frozen, opening it by forcemay tear off or crack the rubber gasketinstalled around the door. Pour warm waterto melt the ice. Be
sure to thoroughly wipe
off the water after opening the door. To pre-vent freezing of the
weatherstripping on the
doors, hood, etc., treat
with silicone lubri-
cant.CAUTION
Waxing
CAUTIONWaxes containing high abrasive compoundsshould not be used. Th
ese waxes remove rust
and stain effectively fr
om the paintwork, but
are harmful to the finish of the paint, becausethey also remove
paint/clearcoat.
They are also harmful to other glossy sur-faces such as the grille, trim, moldings, etc.Do not use gasoline, benzine, kerosene orpaint thinners to remove
road tar or other dirt
from the vehicle surface.Do not put wax on the areas having blackmatte coating because
it can cause uneven
discoloration, patches, bl
urs, etc. If these get
wax on them, wipe the wax off right awaywith a soft clot
h and warm water.
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If painted surfaces ha
ve been severely dam-
aged and lost their original luster and colortone, polish the surface lightly with a finepolishing compound. Avoid limiting yourpolishing to the damage
d surface only; polish
a somewhat wider area, moving the polishingcloth in one direction.
After polishing, flush
the compound from the surface and apply acoat of wax to regain a beautiful luster.
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Small cracks and scratches in the paint coatshould be touched up as
soon as possible with
touch-up paint to prevent corrosion.Check body areas facing the road or the tirescarefully for damage to the paint caused byflying stones, etc. The
paint code number for
your vehicle can be found on the vehicle
information code plate located on the frontpassenger door sill.
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Use a sponge or chamoi
s to clean these parts.
If the vehicle wax sticks to a gray or blackrough surface of the bumper, molding orlights, the surface may appear white in color.In this case, wipe it off using lukewarm waterand a soft cloth or chamois.
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To prevent spots and corrosion of chromeparts, wash with water, dry thoroughly, andapply a nonabrasive automotive wax. If thechrome is severely damaged or pitted, use acommercially available chrome polish.
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1. Remove dirt using a wet sponge.2. Use a mild detergent
on any dirt that can-
not be removed easily with water.Rinse off the detergent after washing thewheel.3. Dry the wheel thoroughly using a chamoisleather or a soft cloth.
On vehicles with sunr
oof, be careful not to
apply any wax on the
weatherstrip (black
rubber) when waxing the area around thesunroof opening.If stained with wax,
the weatherstrip cannot
maintain a weatherproof seal with the sun-roof.
Polishing Damaged paint
CAUTION
Cleaning plastic parts
CAUTIONDo not use a scrubbing brush or other roughscrubber as these may damage the plasticsurface.Do not use wax containing compounds (pol-ishing powder) which ma
y damage the plas-
tic surface.Do not let plastic parts get soiled with gaso-line, oil, brake fluids
, engine oils, greases,
paint thinner, and sulfur
ic acid (battery elec-
trolyte), as such substa
nces will cause stains,
cracks, or discoloration.If any of these get on a plastic part, wipethem up with a soft cloth or chamois and amild solution of soap and water. Then rinsethem immediately with water.
Chrome parts Aluminum wheels
(if so equipped)
CAUTIONDo not use a brush or
other hard implement
on the wheels.Do not use any cleaner th
at contains an abra-
sive substance or is ac
idic or alkaline. Doing
so could cause the coating on the wheels topeel or become disc
olored or stained.
Do not directly apply
hot water using a steam
cleaner or by any other means.Contact with seawater or road salt used forde-icing can cause corr
osion. Rinse off such
substances as soon as possible.
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