2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER III maintenance

Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation
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After operating the vehicle in rough road con-ditions, be sure to perform the followinginspection and maintenance procedures:Check that the vehicle has not been dam-aged by rocks, gravel, etc.Carefully wash the
vehicle with water.
Drive the vehicle slowly while lightlydepressing the brake pedal in order to dryout the brakes. If the brakes still do notfunction properly, contact an authorizedMitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil-ity of your choice as
soon as possible to
have the brakes checked.Remove the inse
cts, dried grass, etc. clog-
ging the radiator core.After driving through water, check theengine, transaxle and
differential oil. If
the oil or grease is milky or cloudybecause of water c
ontamination, it must
be replaced with new oil.Check the inside of the vehicle. If waterentry is found, dry the carpet etc.Inspect the headlights. If water is in theheadlight housing, have
it drained at an
authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice.
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Since the driving torque can be applied to thefour wheels, the driving performance of thevehicle when operating in 4-wheel drive isgreatly affected by the condition of the tires.
Pay close attention to the tires.Install only the specified tires on allwheels. Refer to “Tires and wheels” onpage 11-7.Be sure all four tire
s and wheels are the
same size
and type.
When it is necessary to replace any of thetires or wheels, replace all four.All tires should be rotated before the weardifference between the
front and rear tires
is recognizable.
Good vehicle performance cannot beexpected if there is a difference in wearbetween tires. Refer to “Tire rotation” onpage 9-20.Check the tire inflati
on pressure regularly.
CAUTIONNever drive through water that is deepenough to cover wheel hubs, axles or exhaustpipe. Do not change th
e selector lever posi-
tion while driving through water.Frequent driving through water canadversely affect the life
span of the vehicle;
consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer or a repair faci
lity of your choice and
take the necessary measures to prepare,inspect, and repair the vehicle.After driving through wa
ter, apply the brakes
to be sure they are functioning properly. Ifthe brakes are wet and not functioning prop-erly, dry them out by
driving slowly while
lightly depressing the
brake pedal. Inspect
each part of the vehicle carefully.
Inspection and maintenance following rough road opera-tion
Cautions on the handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles Tires and wheels
CAUTIONAlways use tires of th
e same size, type, and
brand that have no wear differences. Usingtires of different size,
type, brands or degree
of wear, will increase the differential oil tem-perature and result in
possible damage to the
driving system. Further, the drive train willbe subject to excessi
ve loading, possibly
leading to oil leakage, component seizure, orother serious failures.
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Tire pressure monitoring system
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Each tire, including the spare (if provided),should be checked monthly when cold andinflated to the inflation pressure recom-mended by the vehicle manufacturer on thevehicle placard or tire
inflation pressure label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a different sizethan the size indicated on the vehicle placardor tire inflation pressure label, you shoulddetermine the proper ti
re inflation pressure
for those tires.)As an added safety feat
ure, your vehicle has
been equipped with a tire pressure monitoringsystem (TPMS) that illuminates a low tirepressure telltale when
one or more of your
tires is significantly under-inflated.Accordingly, when the low tire pressure tell-tale illuminates, you
should stop and check
your tires as soon as possible, and inflatethem to the proper pressure. Driving on a sig-nificantly under-inflated
tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead
to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiencyand tire tread life, and may affect the vehi-cle’s handling and stoppi
ng ability. Please
note that the TPMS is
not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’sresponsibility to
maintain corre
ct tire pres-
sure, even if under-infl
ation has not reached
the level to trigger illumination of the TPMSlow tire pressure telltale.Your vehicle has also
been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indica
tor to indicate when
the system is not operating properly. TheTPMS malfunction indicator is combinedwith the low tire pressure telltale.When the system detects a malfunction, thetelltale will flash for approximately one min-ute and then remain c
ontinuously illuminated.
This sequence will c
ontinue upon subsequent
vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunctionexists.When the malfunction indicator is illumi-nated, the system may not
be able to detect or
signal low tire pr
essure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions ma
y occur for a variety
of reasons, including the installation ofreplacement or alternate tires or wheels on thevehicle that prevent the TPMS from function-ing properly. Always
check the TPMS mal-
function telltale after
replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure thatthe replacement or alternate tires and wheels
CAUTIONIf the tire pressure monitoring system warn-ing light does not illumi
nate when the igni-
tion switch is turned to the “ON” position orthe operation mode is put in ON, it meansthat the tire pressure monitoring system isnot working properly. Have the systeminspected by an authorized MitsubishiMotors dealer.In such situations, a malfunctioning of thesystem may be preventing the monitoring ofthe tire pressure. Avoid sudden braking,sharp turning and high-speed driving.If a malfunction is detected in the tire pres-sure monitoring system, the tire pressuremonitoring system warning light will blinkfor approximately 1 mi
nute and then remain
continuously illuminate
d. The warning light
will issue further warnings each time theengine is restarted as
long as the malfunction
exists.Check to see whether the warning light goesoff after few minutes driving.If it then goes off during driving, there is noproblem.However, if the warning light does not gooff, or if it blinks again when the engine isrestarted, have the
vehicle inspected by an
authorized Mitsubish
i Motors dealer.
In such situations, a malfunctioning of thesystem may be preventing the monitoring ofthe tire pressure. For safety reasons, whenthe warning light appears while driving,avoid sudden braking, sharp turning andhigh-speed driving.
NOTE
In addition, the warni
ng display is displayed
on the information screen in the multi-infor-mation display.
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Multi Information display - Type 1
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To return the display to 0, hold down themulti information display switch for about 2seconds or more. Only the currently dis-played value wi
ll be reset.
ExampleIf trip odometer is displayed, only tripodometer will be reset.Both trip odometers and cancount up to 9999.9 miles/kilometers.When a trip odometer goes past 9999.9miles/kilometers, it returns to 0.0 miles/kilometers.When disconnecting th
e battery terminal,
the memories of trip odometer displays
and are cleared, and their displays
return to “0.0 miles/kilometers”.
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Displays the approximate time until the nextrecommended periodic
inspection. “---” is
displayed when the inspection time hasarrived.1. Shows the time until
the next periodic
inspection.
2. This informs you that a periodic inspec-tion is due. Contact
an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or a repair facilityof your choice to have the systemchecked.At that time, when the ignition switch isswitched from the “OFF” or “LOCK”position to the “ON” position or the oper-ation mode is changed from OFF to ON,the warning display is displayed for a fewseconds on the information screen.3. After your vehicle
is inspected at an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer, itdisplays the time unt
il the next periodic
inspection.
The “---” display can be
reset while the igni-
tion switch or the operation mode is in OFF.
Usage examples for trip odometer , tripodometer
It is possible to
measure two currently
traveled distances, from home usingtrip odometer and from a particularpoint on the way using trip odometer
.
To reset the trip odometer
Service reminder
NOTE
The service reminder time can be modifiedby an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer,to adjust for severe usage, etc. Refer to“Severe maintenance sc
hedule” in your vehi-
cle’s Warranty and Ma
intenance Manual. For
further information,
please contact your
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
NOTE
Shows the distance in units of 100 miles (100km) and the time in units of 1 month.
To reset
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Multi Information display - Type 15-164 Features and controls
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When the display is reset, the time until thenext periodic inspection
is displayed and the
warning display is no longer displayed whenthe ignition switch is switched from the“OFF” or “LOCK” position to the “ON”from OFF to ON.1. When you lightly press the multi informa-tion display switch, the informationscreen switches to the service reminderdisplay screen.2. Press and hold the multi information dis-play switch (for about 2 seconds or more)to display “ ” and make it flash. (If thereis no operation for
about 10 seconds with
this indicator flashing, the display returnsto the previous screen.)
3. With this indicator
flashing, if you lightly
press the multi information displayswitch, the screen switches from “---” to“CLEAR”. After that, the time until thenext periodic inspection is shown.
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When the ignition switch is turned to the“ON” position or the ope
ration mode is put in
ON, the system check sc
reen is displayed for
about 4 seconds. If there is no fault, the infor-mation screen is displayed.If there is a fault, the screen changes to warn-ing display.Refer to “Warning di
splay list” on page
5-183.
CAUTIONThe customer is responsible for making surethat regular inspections and maintenance andperiodic inspections
and maintenance are
performed.Inspections and mainte
nance must be per-
formed to prevent accidents and malfunc-tions.NOTE
The “---” display cannot
be reset while the
ignition switch or the operation mode is inON.
When “---” is displayed, after a certain dis-tance and a certain pe
riod of time, the dis-
play is reset and th
e time until the next
periodic inspection is displayed.If you accidentally reset
the display, consult
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer forassistance.
System check screen
NOTE
The system check screen display variesdepending on your equipment.NOTE
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Multi Information display - Type 2
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The fuel remain
ing display indicates the fuel
level in the fuel tank when the ignition switchis in the “ON” position.
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When the remaining fuel level runs low (onesegments displayed), the last segment of thefuel gauge flashes when
the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position.When the remaining fuel level very runs low(no segments displayed), “ ” and the bargraph flash.If the warning display a
ppears, refuel as soon
as possible.
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Displays the approximate time until the nextrecommended periodic inspection. “---” isdisplayed when the inspection time hasarrived.
Fuel remaining display 1- Full0- Empty
NOTE
It may take several se
conds to stabilize the
display after refilling the tank.If fuel is added with the ignition switch inthe “ON” position, th
e remaining fuel dis-
play may incorrectly i
ndicate the fuel level.
The fuel lid mark (A) indicates that the fueltank filler door is located on the left side ofthe vehicle. (Refer to “Filling the fuel tank”
Fuel remaining warning display
CAUTIONRunning out of gas coul
d damage the cata-
lytic converter.If the warning display appears, refuel as soonas possible.
NOTE
On hills or curves, the display may be incor-rect due to the movement of fuel in the tank.
Service reminder
NOTE
 The service reminder
time can be modified
by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer,to adjust for severe usage, etc. Refer to“Severe maintenance sc
hedule” in your vehi-
cle’s Warranty and Main
tenance Manual. For
further information,
please contact your
authorized Mitsubish
i Motors dealer.
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Multi Information display - Type 25-178 Features and controls
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1. Shows the time until the next periodicinspection.2. This informs you that a periodic inspec-tion is due. Contact
an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or a repair facilityof your choice to have the systemchecked.3. After your vehicle is inspected at anauthorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer, itdisplays the time until the next periodicinspection.
The “---” display can be reset while the igni-tion switch is in the “OFF” position.
1. When you lightly press the multi informa-tion display switch a few times, the infor-mation display switches to the servicereminder display.2. Press and hold the mu
lti information dis-
play switch for about 2 seconds or more tomake the spanner mark start flashing. (Ifthere is no operation for about 10 secondswith flashing, the display will revert to itsoriginal indication.)
3. With this indicator flashing, if you lightlypress the multi information displayswitch, the screen sw
itches from “---” to
“cLEAr”. After that, the time until thenext periodic inspection is shown.
NOTE
Shows the distance in units of 100 miles (100km) and the time in units of 1 month.
To r e s e t
CAUTIONThe customer is responsible for making surethat regular inspections
and maintenance and
periodic inspections
and maintenance are
performed.Inspections and mainte
nance must be per-
formed to prevent accidents and malfunc-tions.NOTE
The “---” display cannot
be reset while the
ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
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Driving during cold weather
Driving safety 6-5
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you give extra attention to the followingareas, you can better protect yourself andyour passengers:Drive defensively. Be aware of traffic,road and weather c
onditions. Leave plenty
of stopping distance
between your vehicle
and the vehicle ahead.Before changing lanes, check your mir-rors, blind spots, a
nd use your turn-signal
light.While driving, watch the behavior ofother drivers, bicycl
ists, and pedestrians.
Always obey applicab
le laws and regula-
tions. Be a polite and alert driver. Alwaysleave room for unexpected events, such assudden braking.If you plan to drive in another country,obey their vehicle re
gistration laws and
make sure you will be able to get the rightfuel.
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Check the battery. At the same time,check the terminals and wiring. Duringextremely cold weather, the battery willnot be as strong. Also, the battery powerlevel may drop beca
use more power is
used for cold starting and driving.
Before driving the vehicle, check to see ifthe engine runs at the proper speed and ifthe headlights are as bright as normally.Charge or replace the battery if necessary.During extreme cold weather, it is possi-ble that a very low battery could freeze.Warm the engine sufficiently. After start-ing the engine, allow a short warm-uptime to distribute oil to all cylinders. Thendrive your vehicle slowly.Stay at low speeds at first so that thetransaxle, transfer case and rear axle oilhave time to spread to all lubricationpoints.Check the engine antifreeze.If there is not enough coolant because of aleak or from engine
overheating, add Mit-
subishi Motors Genuine Super Long LifeCoolant Premium or equivalent.Please read this section in conjunctionwith the “Engine coolant” on page 9-8.

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All the parts of the brake system are criticalto safety. Have the
vehicle serviced by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or arepair facility of your
choice at regular inter-
vals according to the “WARRANTY ANDMAINTENANCE MANUAL”.Check the brake system while driving at alow speed immediately
after starting, espe-
cially when the brakes are wet, to confirmthey work normally.A film of water can be formed on the brakediscs and prevent normal braking after driv-ing in heavy rain or through large puddles, orafter the vehicle is washed. If this occurs, drythe brakes out by drivi
ng slowly while lightly
depressing the brake pedal.
Driving during cold weather
WA R N I N GThe battery gives off explosive hydrogengas. Any spark or flame can cause the bat-tery to explode, which could cause seriousinjury or death.Always wear protecti
ve clothes and a face
mask when working with your battery, orlet a skilled mechanic do it.
WA R N I N GNever open the radiator cap when theradiator is hot. You could be seriouslyburned.
Braking When brakes are wet
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Trailer towing
Driving safety 6-13
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Tongue loads can be adjusted by proper dis-tribution of the load in the trailer. This can bechecked by separately
weighing the loaded
trailer and then the tongue.The GAWRs are printed on the certificationlabel which is riveted on the door sill on thedriver’s side.Refer to “Vehicle labeling” on page 11-2.Choose a proper hitch and ball, and makesure it is installed at a height that is compati-ble with the trailer.Use a good equalizing hitch which uniformlydistributes the trailer tongue load throughoutthe frame.
A safety chain must al
ways be used between
the towing vehicle and the trailer. Leave suf-ficient slack in the chain for turns. The chainshould cross under the trailer tongue to pre-vent the tongue from dropping to the groundin case it becomes damaged or separated.For correct safety chai
n procedures, consult
your authorized Mitsub
ishi Motors dealer.
Your vehicle will need service more oftenwhen you’re towing a trailer. Refer to “WAR-RANTY AND MAINTENANCE MAN-UAL”. Especially important in traileroperation are automatic transaxle fluid,engine oil, rear axle
oil, belt, c
ooling system
and brake system. Each
of these is covered in
this manual.For details, please refer to the “Vehicle careand maintenance” section.Check periodically to see that all hitch nutsand bolts are tight.Mitsubishi Motors recommends that anytrailer having a total we
ight of 1,250 lbs (567
kg) or more (2400 models), 1,400 lbs (635kg) or more (3000 mode
ls) be equipped with
its own electric or surge-type brakes.If you choose electric br
akes, be sure they are
electrically actuated. Do not attempt to tapinto your vehicle’s hydraulic system. No mat-ter how successful it
may seem, any attempt
to attach trailer brakes to your vehicle’shydraulic system will lower braking effec-tiveness and create a potential hazard.
Gross axle weight rating (GAWR) Trailer hitches
WA R N I N GIf you make any holes in the body of yourvehicle for installing
a trailer hitch, be
sure to seal the holes later when youremove the hitch. If
you don’t seal them,
deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from yourexhaust can enter your vehicle. Refer to“Exhaust system” on page 9-24.
NOTE
Mitsubishi Motors recommends that swaycontrol be used whenever you are towing, toimprove towing stability.For further informati
on, please contact your
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Safety chains
CAUTIONNever tow a trailer wi
thout using a safety
chain securely attached to both the trailerand the vehicle. If the
coupling unit or hitch
ball experiences a probl
em, the trailer may
separate from
your vehicle.
Maintenance when trailer tow-ing Trailer brakes
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