2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER III windshield wipers

Electric rear window defogger switch
Features and controls 5-225
5
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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Brake pedal free play9-22 Vehicle care and maintenance
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To check the brake pedal free play (A), turnoff the engine and press the brake pedal sev-eral times with your foot. Then press thepedal down with your fi
ngers until you first
feel resistance.Brake pedal free play:.1 to .3 inch (3 to 8 mm)
If the free play is not within these limits, takeyour vehicle to an
authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of yourchoice for adjustment.
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Check the parking brake lever travel occa-sionally. To check this, pull the lever upslowly and count the number of clicks of theratchet. Parking br
ake lever stroke:
5 to 7 notches (clicks)(Parking brake adjustment when pulled withthe force of 200 N)Also check to see if the lever stays gripped bythe ratchet after pulling.
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Check the wiper blades occasionally. Cleanthem regularly to remove
deposits of salt and
road film. Use a sponge or cloth and a milddetergent or non-abrasive
cleaner to clean the
blades and glass areas.Replace the blades if th
ey continue to streak
or smear.If the blades are frozen to the windshield orrear window, do not operate the wipers untilthe ice has melted and the blades are freed,otherwise the wiper mo
tor may be damaged.
Tire chains
CAUTIONTire chains cannot be used on your vehicle.The clearance between
the chains and the
body is not sufficient to allow proper clear-ance, and the vehicle body might be dam-aged.
Brake pedal free play
Parking brake lever stroke

(if so equipped)
WA R N I N GContinued operation
of the vehicle with
the parking brake leve
r out of adjustment
may result in the
vehicle moving when
unattended.
Wiper blades
NOTE
Do not run the wipers on dry glass for a longtime. This wears out
the rubber and can
scratch the glass.
During cold weather
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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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Cleaning the outside of your vehicleVehicle care and maintenance 9-41
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1. To clean, lightly wi
pe the leather with a
soft cloth soaked in a 5% solution of gen-tle soap and water.2. To rinse, dip the cloth in fresh water,wring it out well, and wipe off all thesoap.3. To preserve and protect, use a leather pro-tecting agent on the genuine leather sur-face.
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To protect your vehicle’s
finish, wash it often
and thoroughly. If desired, you may wax yourvehicle using a nonabrasive automobile wax.
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Industrial pollution, road tar, bird droppings,tree sap, insect remain
s, sea water and other
foreign matters can damage the finish on yourvehicle.Generally, the longer any foreign materialstays on the finish, the worse the damage.Wash your vehicle as soon as possible when-ever the finish gets soiled.
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Chemicals contained in the dirt and dustpicked up from air, rain, snow, or road sur-faces can damage the paint and body of yourvehicle if left on.Frequent washing and wa
xing is the best way
to protect your vehicle from this damage.Do not wash the vehicl
e in direct sunlight.
Park the vehicle in the shade and spray it withwater to remove dust.
Next, using plenty of
clean water and a car
washing mitt or sponge,
wash the vehicle from top to bottom.Use a mild car washing soap if necessary.Rinse thoroughly and wipe
dry with a cham-
ois or soft cloth. Af
ter washing the vehicle,
carefully clean the join
ts and flanges of the
doors, hood, etc., wher
e dirt is likely to
remain.
NOTE
If fuzzing is difficult to remove from the seatupholstery, draw a suitable defuzzing brushover the surface in
one direction.
Genuine leather
(if so equipped)
NOTE
If genuine leather is we
t with water, wipe it
with a dry, soft cloth. If left damp, mildewmay grow.The genuine leather su
rface can be damaged
if brushed with a nylon or synthetic fiberbrush.Organic solvents such as benzine, kerosene,alcohol, gasoline, or acid
or alkaline solvents
can discolor the genuine
leather surface and
should not be used.Genuine leather can
mildew if not kept
clean. Clean up any o
il stains immediately.
The genuine leather surface may harden andshrink if it is exposed to the direct sunlightfor long hours. When your vehicle is parked,place it in the shade as much as possible.When the temperature of the vehicle interiorrises in summer, vinyl products left on thegenuine leather seat
may deteriorate and
stick to the seat.
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle Foreign material
NOTE
Wa s h i n g
CAUTIONWhen washing the underside of your vehicleor the wheels, wear a pair of gloves to pro-tect your hands.If your vehicle is equipped with the rain sen-sor, place the wiper switch lever in the“OFF” position to
deactivate the rain sensor
before washing the vehi
cle. Otherwise, the
wipers will operate in
the presence of water
spray on the windshield and may get dam-aged as a result.
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