2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER III warning

Power liftgate (if so equipped)5-42 Features and controls
5
The operation mode is in ON with theselector lever in the “P” (PARK) position,or the operation mode is in ACC or OFF.The power liftgate is completely open.Nothing is touching the auto reverse sen-sors on the power liftgate.
After unlocking the doors and the power lift-gate, the power liftgate can be operated bypressing the switch (A) of the F.A.S.T.-key orthe driver’s side power liftgate switch (B).
If the power liftgate switch is pressed twice ina row, the power liftgate operates after thewarning buzzer sounds and the hazard warn-ing flasher blinks.The power liftgate operates as follows:
If the power liftgate switch is pressed oncewhile the power liftgate is operating, thewarning buzzer sounds an
d the liftgate will
reverse and return to
the full open or closed
position.If the driver’s side power liftgate switch ispressed for more than 1 second, the powerliftgate will operate
after the buzzer sounds
and the hazard warning flasher blinks.The power liftgate operates as follows.
Operating the power liftgate using the F.A.S.T.-key or the driver’s side power liftgate switch

•While closed: The
warning buzzer sounds
and the power liftgate com-pletely opens.
•While open: The warning buzzer sounds
and the power liftgate com-pletely closes.
NOTE
If the power liftgate sw
itch is pressed 3 or
more times in a row, the power liftgate maynot operate normally.If this occurs, wait a short time before againpressing the power lift
gate switch twice.
•While closed: The warning buzzer sounds
and the power liftgate com-pletely opens.
•While open: The warning buzzer sounds
and the power liftgate com-pletely closes.
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Power liftgate (if so equipped)Features and controls 5-43
5
If the driver’s side po
wer liftgate switch is
pressed once while the
power liftgate is oper-
ating, the warning buz
zer will sound and the
power liftgate will move in the directionopposite to the one in which it was operating.The power liftgate can
be opened by pressing
the open switch (C).If the open switch is pressed while the powerliftgate and all doors are unlocked, the power
liftgate will open after the warning buzzersounds and the hazard wa
rning flasher blinks.
The power liftgate can
be closed by pressing
the close switch (D) on the power liftgate.
If the close switch on the power liftgate ispressed, the power liftgate will close after thewarning buzzer sounds 3 times and the hazardwarning flasher
blinks 2 times.
If the close switch is pressed once while thepower liftgate is clos
ing, the warning buzzer
sounds once and the power liftgate opens.
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If the auto reverse sensors (A) on either sideof the power liftgate de
tect that something is
being trapped by the cl
osing power liftgate,
the warning buzzer will sound once and theliftgate will automatically reverse directionand return to the full open position.
WA R N I N GWhen operating the
power liftgate, make
sure that there are no people near thepower liftgate and that there is sufficientspace behind and ab
ove the vehicle.
Opening the power liftgate using the open switch

NOTE
When you are carrying the F.A.S.T.-key withthe power liftgate is locked, the power lift-gate can be opened by pressing the openswitch even if the power liftgate is locked.For vehicles equipped w
ith the mirror retrac-
tor switch, the outside rearview mirrors auto-matically extend when the power liftgate andall doors are unlocked using the liftgate openswitch (C).
Closing the power liftgate using the close switch

NOTE
If the close switch is again pressed oncewhile the power liftgate is operating in theopening direction, th
e warning buzzer will
sound once and the power
liftgate will close.
Auto reverse

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Power liftgate (if so equipped)5-44 Features and controls
5
After the power liftgate has opened automati-cally, if it is detected that the power liftgate isdropping due to factors such as accumulatedsnow, the power liftgate will close automati-cally.A warning buzzer w
ill sound continuously
while the drop prevention mechanism is oper-ating.
If the engine is starte
d while the power lift-
gate is operating, the power liftgate mayintermittently move or stop moving to pre-vent the power liftgate
from moving abruptly.
Approximately 10 seconds after the powerliftgate has fully closed
or opened, power lift-
gate operation will again resume.
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When the power liftgate main switch is off,the power liftgate can be manually openedand closed.After unlocking the power
liftgate, push the
power liftgate open
switch (A) and pull up
the power liftgate.
WA R N I N GThe auto reverse mech
anism will not oper-
ate just before the power liftgate becomesfully closed. Therefore, be careful not totrap a hand, part of your body or anobject at this time.When the power liftgate is closed manu-ally, the auto reverse mechanism will notoperate. If the auto reverse mechanism has beenrepeatedly activated
, the power liftgate
may stop and then, de
pending on its posi-
tion, may abruptly open
or close. Once the
power liftgate is completely closed oropen, automatic operation will beresumed.
CAUTIONDo not damage the auto reverse sensor, whenloading or unloading luggage. If the sensor isdamaged, the power lift
gate will not close
automatically.
Drop prevention mechanism

NOTE
If snow has accumula
ted on the power lift-
gate, remove it befo
re operating the power
liftgate.Do not install any accessory other than Mit-subishi Motors Genui
ne parts on the power
liftgate. The drop prevention mechanismmay be activated due to
the weight of the
accessory.The drop prevention mechanism could beactivated if you attempt to close the liftgatemanually immediately af
ter the power lift-
gate has been comple
tely opened automati-
cally.
Sudden operation prevention mechanism

CAUTIONThe auto reverse will not operate while thesudden operation preven
tion mechanism is
activated.
Manual operation

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Parking brake
Features and controls 5-53
5
The sunshade can be opened or closed manu-ally while the sunroof is closed.
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To park the vehicle, fi
rst bring it to a com-
plete stop, firmly apply the parking brake,and then move the selector lever to the “P”Make sure the brake warning light (red) isilluminated.
Sunshade

CAUTIONDo not attempt to close the sunshade whenthe sunroof is opened.Be careful that hands are not trapped whenclosing the sunshade.WA R N I N GDo not stick your head
, hands or anything
else in the su
nroof opening.
Before operating the sunroof, make surethat nothing can be trapped (head, hands,fingers, etc.).Never leave a child unr
eliable adults unat-
tended inside the vehicle.
NOTE
When leaving the vehicle unattended, besure to close the sunroof and carry the key.Do not try to operate the sunroof if it is fro-zen closed (after snowfall or during extremecold).Do not sit on or plac
e heavy luggage on the
sunroof or roof opening edge.Do not apply any forc
e that may cause dam-
age to the sunroof.Release the switch when the sunroof hasreached a completely open or completelyclosed position.If the sunroof does not operate when the sun-roof switch is operated, release the switchand check whether something is trapped bythe sunroof. If nothing is trapped, have thesunroof checked at an authorized MitsubishiMotors dealer.Be careful when tilting up the sunroof if a skicarrier or a roof carrie
r is installed. Depend-
ing on the model of ski carrier or roof carrier,the sunroof may contact
the carrier when the
sunroof is tilted up.Be sure to close the sunroof completelywhen washing the vehicle or when leavingthe vehicle.Do not put any wax on the weatherstrip(black rubber) around the sunroof opening. Ifit is waxed, the weat
herstrip cannot maintain
a weatherproof seal with the sunroof.After washing the vehicle or after rain besure to wipe off any water that is on the sun-roof before operating it.
Operating the sunroof repeatedly with theengine turned off will run down the battery.Operate the sunroof only while the engine isrunning.
Parking brake
NOTE
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Parking brake5-54 Features and controls
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When parking on a hill, set the parking brake,and turn the front wheels toward the curb on adownhill, or away from
the curb on an uphill.
Before driving, be sure
to release the parking
brake.
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The Electric parking brake is the system thatapplies the parking brake by the electricmotor.
Lever type parking brake
(if so
equipped)To a p p l y

1- Pull the lever up without pushing the
button at the end of hand grip.When the parking brake is set and theignition switch is in
the “ON” position,
the brake warning light in the instru-ment cluster will come on.
To r e l e a s e

1- Pull the lever up slightly.2- Press and hold the button at the end of
the hand grip.
3- Push the lever downward.
CAUTIONBefore driving, be sure that the parkingbrake is fully released and brake warninglight is off.If you drive without the parking brake fullyreleased, the warning
display will appear on
the information screen
in the multi-informa-
tion display. If a vehicle is driven without releasing theparking brake, the brakes will be overheated,resulting in ineffectiv
e braking and possible
brake failure.Warning light (red)
or
Warning display
Electric parking brake
(if so
equipped)
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Parking brake
Features and controls 5-55
5
When the parking brake is applied, the brakewarning light (red) in
the instrument cluster
and the indicator light (A) on the Electricparking brake switch will come on.When parking on a hill, set the parking brake,and turn the front wheels toward the curb on adownhill, or away from
the curb on an uphill.
NOTE
You may hear an operation noise from thevehicle body when operating the Electricparking brake. This do
es not indicate a mal-
function and the Elec
tric parking brake is
operating normally.When the battery is weak or dead, the Elec-tric parking brake cannot be applied orreleased. Refer to “Jum
p-starting the engine”
on page 8-2.You may feel the brake pedal moving whenoperating the Electr
ic parking brake.
This does not indi
cate a malfunction.
To apply

1. Stop the vehicle completely.2. Pull up the Electric parking brake switch
while depressing the brake pedal.
CAUTIONWhile the vehicle is in motion, do not applythe Electric parking
brake. Doing so may
cause overheating and/or
premature wear of
brake parts, reducing brake performance. NOTE
If the Electric parking
brake must be applied
in an emergency situa
tion, pull and hold the
Electric parking brake
switch to apply the
Electric parking brake. At that time, the fol-lowing warning display
will appear in the
multi-information disp
lay and a buzzer will
sound, however you should continue to pulland hold the Electric
parking brake switch.
When parking on stee
p grades, pull up the
Electric parking brak
e switch twice (once
more after the operati
on is completed once).
The maximum effect of the parking brakewill be obtained.If the parking brake does not hold the vehiclestationary after the f
oot brake is released,
contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer or a repair fa
cility of your choice.
When the operation mode is other than ON,if the Electric parking brake is applied, theElectric parking brake
indicator light comes
on for a while.If the Electric parking brake switch is repeat-edly operated in a short time, the followingwarning display will appear in the multi-information display and the Electric parkingbrake will temporarily stop working. In suchcase, wait for approxima
tely 1 minute until
the warning display di
sappears, and operate
the Electric parking
brake switch again.
The brake warning light (red) and the indica-tor light on the Electric
parking brake switch
may blink. This does no
t indicate a malfunc-
tion, the lights go off when/if the Electricparking brake is released.NOTE
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Steering wheel height
and reach adjustment
Features and controls 5-57
5
Warning light (yellow)Warning displayIf there is a malfunction in the system, thewarning light will come on. In addition, thewarning display appears on the informationscreen in the multi information display.
Under normal conditions, the warning lightonly comes on when the operation mode isput in ON and goes off a few seconds later.
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To adjust the steering wheel to the desiredposition, move the lever upward or down-ward while moving the steering wheel to thedesired position.
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Adjust the inside rearview mirror only aftermaking any seat adjustme
nts so as to have a
clear view to the rear of the vehicle.
If you start driving wi
thout releasing the
Electric parking brake, the warning displaywill appear.If the driver’s foot contacts the acceleratorpedal in the condition th
at the Electric park-
ing brake can release by an automatic opera-tion, the Electric parking brake may bereleased automatically.
Wa r n i n g d is p la y

NOTE
CAUTIONWhen the Electric parking brake warninglight (yellow) does not
illuminate or remains
illuminated when the operation mode is putin ON, or comes on while driving, the Elec-tric parking brake may not be applied orreleased.Immediately contact the nearest authorizedMitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility
of your choice. For detail
s, refer to “Electric
parking brake warni
ng light (yellow)” on
page 5-203.When parking your vehi
cle while the Elec-
tric parking brake warning light (yellow) isilluminated, park th
e vehicle on level and
stable ground, move the
selector lever to the
“P” (PARK) position and place chocks,blocks, or stones behind and in front of thetires to prevent the vehicle from moving.
Steering wheel height and reach adjustment
1- Wheel lock2- ReleaseWA R N I N GAfter adjusting, make sure the lock leveris secured in the locked (1) position.Do not attempt to adjust the steeringwheel while driving. This can be danger-ous.
Inside rearview mirror
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Starting the engine
Features and controls 5-67
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2. Insert the ignition key.3. Press and hold the brake pedal downfirmly with your right foot.4. Make sure the selector
lever is in the “P”
5. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” posi-tion and make certain that all warninglights are functioning properly beforestarting the engine.6. Turn the ignition switch to the “START”
ng the accelerator
pedal. Release the ignition switch whenthe engine starts.
After several attempts, you may experiencethat the engine still does not start.1. Make sure that all electric devices, suchas lights, air conditio
ning blower and rear
window defogger, are turned off.
2. While depressing the brake pedal, pressthe accelerator peda
l halfway and hold it
there, then crank th
e engine. Release the
accelerator pedal, immediately after theengine starts.3. If the engine still will not start, the enginecould be flooded with too much gasoline.While depressing the brake pedal, pushthe accelerator pedal all the way downand hold it there, then crank the engine for5 to 6 seconds. Retu
rn the ignition switch
to the “OFF” or “LOCK” position andrelease the accelerator pedal. Wait a fewseconds, and then crank the engine againfor 5 to 6 seconds while depressing thebrake pedal, but do no
t push the accelera-
tor pedal. Release the ignition switch ifthe engine starts. If the engine fails tostart, repeat these procedures. If theengine still will not
start, contact your
local Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repairfacility of your choi
ce for assistance.
When the ambient temperature is -22 °F (-30°C) or lower, it may not be possible to startfrom a standstill even with the selector lever
in the