2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER III engine

Sunroof (if so equipped)5-52 Features and controls
5
Press the switch (1), the sunroof automati-cally opens.To stop the moving sunroof, press the switch.Press the switch (3), the sunroof automati-cally closes.To stop the moving sunroof, press the switch.When the switch (2) is pressed, the rear of thesunroof raises for ventilation.Press the switch (3).
The sunroof can be operated when the igni-tion switch or the operation mode is in ON.The sunroof can be opened or closed for a 30-second period after th
e engine is stopped.
However, when the driver’s door or the frontpassenger door is opene
d, the sunroof cannot
be operated. Turn on the ignition switch againto operate.If a hand or head is trapped in the closingsunroof opening, the safety mechanism willcause the sunroof to re-open automatically.The opened sunroof will
become operational
again after a few seconds.If the safety mechanism is activated 5 ormore times consecutively, normal closing ofthe sunroof will be aborted.As an emergency measure, the sunroof can beclosed bit by bit until the sunroof is com-pletely closed by re
peatedly pressing the
switch (2).
After that, the sunroof can be set the initial-ized state in the following procedure.1. Move the sunroof
in slide open position.
2. Press the tilt up switch (2) continually in10 seconds.3. The sunroof will be moved to tilt up posi-tion automatically bit by bit.4. The initialize is completed when the sun-roof is stopped at tilt up position.If the sunroof does not return to normal,consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer.
To open

NOTE
The sunroof stops just before reaching thefully open position. If
the vehicle is driven
with the sunroof in this position, wind buf-feting is lower than with the sunroof fullyopen.
To close

To t i l t u p

To t i l t d o w n

NOTE
Be sure to tilt down the sunroof before clos-ing the sunshade.
Sunroof timer function

Safety mechanism

NOTE
The safety mechanism can be activated if thedriving conditions or other circumstancescause the sunroof to be
subjected to a physi-
cal shock similar to th
at caused by a trapped
hand or head.CAUTIONThe safety mechanism is deactivated whilethe switch (2) is pressed. Therefore be espe-cially careful that fi
ngers are not trapped in
the sunroof opening.Do not deliberately trap your hands or headin order to activate the safety mechanism.Personal injury and malfunction of the sun-roof could result.
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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 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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Parking brake5-56 Features and controls
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When the accelerator
pedal is depressed
slowly while all of the following conditionsare met, the Electric parking brake is auto-matically released.
The engine is running.The selector lever is in the

Ignition switch (if so equipped)Features and controls 5-63
5
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When the rear window defogger switch ispressed with the engine running, the outsiderearview mirrors are defogged or defrosted.Current will flow through the heater elementinside the mirrors, thus clearing away frost orcondensation.The indicator light (A) will illuminate whilethe defogger is on.The heater will be turned off automatically inapproximately 15 to 20 minutes depending onthe outside temperature.
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[For vehicles equipped with the Free-handAdvanced Security Tr
ansmitter (F.A.S.T.-
key).]For information on operations for vehiclesequipped with the Free-hand Advanced Secu-rity Transmitter (F.A
.S.T.-key), refer to
“Free-hand Advanced
Security Transmitter
(F.A.S.T.-key):Engine switch” on page 5-18.[Except for vehicles equipped with theFree-hand Advanced Security Transmit-ter (F.A.S.T.-key).]
• Automatically extend when the ignitionswitch is turned to the “ON” position or theoperation mode is put in ON with thedriver’s door closed, and automaticallyretract when the ignition switch is turned tothe “LOCK” position or the operation modeis put in OFF with the driver’s door opened.• Automatically extend when the vehiclespeed reaches approximately 19 mph (30km/h).• Deactivate the automatic extension func-tion.
The outside rearvi
ew mirrors can be
retracted or extended
by the following opera-
tions, even if changing to the any of above.After pressing the LOCK
button on the key
to lock the doors and liftgate, if the LOCKbutton is pressed again twice in a row withinapproximately 30 seconds
, the outside rear-
view mirrors will retract.After pressing the
UNLOCK button on the
key to unlock the doors and liftgate, if theUNLOCK button is pressed again twice in arow within approximately 30 seconds, theoutside rearview mirro
rs will extend again.
NOTE
Heated outside rearview mirror

(if so equipped)
NOTE
The heated outside re
arview mirror can be
turned on automatically.For further informati
on, please contact your
authorized Mitsubish
i Motors dealer.
On vehicles equipped with the SmartphoneLink Display Audio, sc
reen operations can
be used to make the adjustment.Refer to the separate owner’s manual fordetails.
Ignition switch
(if so equipped)
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Ignition switch (if so equipped)5-64 Features and controls
5
The engine is off a
nd the steering wheel is
locked. The key can be inserted and removedonly when the switch is in this position.The engine is off. The
key can be inserted and
removed only when the sw
itch is in this posi-
tion.Allows operation of electrical accessorieswith the engine off.
All accessories can be used.Engages the starter. Release the key when theengine starts.It will automatically return tothe “ON” position.
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After approximately 30
minutes has elapsed
with the ignition switch in the “ACC” posi-tion, the function automatically cuts out thepower for the audio syst
em and other electric
devices that can be op
erated with that posi-
tion.
When the ignition switch is turned from the“ACC” position, the power is supplied againto those devices.
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When removing the key, first set the selectorlever to the “P” (PARK) position, and thenturn the key to the “OFF” position andremove it.
LOCK (Type 2)

OFF (Type 1)

ACC

Type 1 Type 2
ON

START

NOTE
Your vehicle is equippe
d with an electronic
immobilizer. To start the engine, the ID codewhich the transponder inside the key sendsmust match the one registered to the immobi-lizer computer. (Refer to “Electronic immo-bilizer” on page 5-4.)
ACC power auto-cutout func-tion

NOTE
It is possible to modify functions as follows:• The time until the power cuts out can bechanged to approximately 60 minutes.• The ACC power auto
-cutout function can
be deactivated.For details, we recommend you to consult anauthorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.On vehicles equippe
d with the Smartphone
Link Display Audio, sc
reen operations can
be used to make the adjustment.Refer to the separate
owner’s manual for
details.
To remove the key

Ty p e 1

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Steering wheel lock (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-65
5
When removing the key, first set the selectorlever to the “P” (PARK) position, and pushthe key in at the “ACC” position and keep itdepressed until it is turned to the “LOCK”position, and remove it.
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[For vehicles equipped with the Free-handAdvanced Security Tr
ansmitter (F.A.S.T.-
key).]For information on operations for vehiclesequipped with the Free-hand Advanced Secu-rity Transmitter (F.A
.S.T.-key), refer to
“Free-hand Advanced
Security Transmitter
(F.A.S.T.-key): Steering wheel lock” on page5-24.[Except for vehicles equipped with theFree-hand Advanced Security Transmit-ter (F.A.S.T.-key).] (Vehicles with steeringlock system)
NOTE
The key cannot be rem
oved unless the selec-
tor lever is set to the “P” (PARK) position,which allows the ignition switch to turn tothe “OFF” position.
Ty p e 2

NOTE
The key cannot be rem
oved unless the selec-
tor lever is set to the “P” (PARK) position,which allows the ignition switch to turn tothe “LOCK” position.CAUTIONIf the engine is stoppe
d while driving, the
power brake booster will stop functioningand greater effort for braking will berequired. Also, the power steering systemwill not function and it
will require greater
effort to manually steer the vehicle.Do not leave the key in
the “ON” position for
a long time when the engine is not running.This will cause the battery to run down.Do not turn the key to the “START” positionwhen the engine is ru
nning. It will damage
the starter motor.
Steering wheel lock
(if so
equipped)
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Starting the engine5-66 Features and controls
5
Remove the key at
the “LOCK” position.
Turn the steering wheel until it is locked.Turn the key to the “ACC” position whilemoving the steering
wheel slightly.
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[For vehicles equipped with the Free-handAdvanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key).]For information on operation for vehiclesequipped with the Free-hand Advanced Secu-rity Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key), refer to
“Free-hand Advanced
Security Transmitter
(F.A.S.T.-key): Starting” on page 5-13.[Except for vehicles equipped with theFree-hand Advanced Se
curity Transmit-
ter (F.A.S.T.-key).]Do not operate the starter motor continu-ously for longer than 15 seconds as thiscould run the battery
down or damage the
starter motor. If the engine does not start,turn the ignition switch back to the “OFF”or “LOCK” position, wait a few seconds,and then try again. Trying repeatedly withthe engine or starter motor still turningwill damage the starter mechanism.If the engine will not
start because the bat-
tery is weak or discharged, refer to“Jump-starting the engine” (on page 8-2)for instructions.A longer warm up period will only con-sume extra fuel. The engine is warmed upenough for driving when the bar graph ofengine coolant temper
ature display starts
to move or the low coolant temperatureindicator goes out. Refer to “Engine cool-ant temperature display” on page 5-161 or“Low coolant temper
ature indicator” on
page 5-202.
This model is equipped with an electronicallycontrolled fuel injection system. This is a sys-tem that automatically controls fuel injection.There is usually no need to depress the accel-erator pedal when starting the engine.The starter should not be run for more than 15seconds at a time.To prevent battery drain, wait a few secondsbetween attempts to restart the engine.1. Make sure all occupants are properlyseated with seat belts fastened.
To l o c k

To u n l o c k

CAUTIONRemove the key when leaving the vehicle.NOTE
If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theftlock may sometimes make it difficult to turnthe key from “LOCK” to “ACC”. Firmlyturn the steering wheel to the left or to theright as you turn the key.
Starting the engine
Tips for starting
WA R N I N GNever run the engine in
a closed or poorly
ventilated area any longer than is neededto move your vehicle
out of the area. Car-
bon monoxide gas, wh
ich is odorless and
extremely poisonous, could build up andcause serious injury or death.CAUTIONDo not push-start the vehicle.Do not run the engine at high rpms or driveat high speeds until
the engine has had a
chance to warm up.Release the ignition sw
itch as soon as the
engine starts. Otherwis
e, the starter motor
will be damaged
Starting the engine
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