2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER III brake fluid

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If this warning light comes on or
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If this warning light comes on
or flashes while you’re driving...
NOTE
For information regarding warning
displays in the multi-information display (Color
liquid crystal display
type), refer to “Mult
i-information display” on
page 5-155.These warning lights will co
me on for a few seconds for a bulb check when the i
gnition switch is
first turned to “ON” or the op
eration mode is put in ON.
Wa rn in g l ig h t s
Do this
Ref. Page
Charging system warning light
Park your vehicle in a safe
place and stop the engine.
Contact your Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a re
pair facility of your choice for assis-
tance.
P. 5-204
Oil pressure warning light
(Vehicles equipped with mono-color
liquid crystal display)
Park your vehicle in a safe
place and stop the engine, then check the engine oil
level.If the light comes on while the engine oil le
vel is normal, have the system checked
at an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair fa
cility of your choice as soon
as possible.
P. 5-205
or
Brake warning light (red)
released.If this light stays on after
releasing the parking brake,
immediately stop and check
the brake fluid level.If the brake fluid level is correct, there
may be a system malfunction. Avoid hard
braking and high speed, and contact an au
thorized Mitsubishi Mo
tors dealer or a
repair facility of your
choice for assistance.
P. 5-203
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Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list (multi information display - Type 1)
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The seat belt is not fasten
ed when the ignition switch
or operation mode is in ON.
Wear your seat belt properly. Refer to “Seat belt
warning” on page 4-23.
There is a fault in the fuel system.
Contact an authorized Mits
ubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your c
hoice to have the system
checked.
The vehicle is being driven with the parking brake still applied.
Release the parking brake. Refer to “Brake warning display” on page 5-206.
The brake fluid level is low.There is a fault in the brake system.
Park the vehicle in a safe place and inspect it.If the light still illuminates after the inspection, con-tact an authorized Mitsub
ishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your
choice for assistance.
Refer to “Brake warning
display” on page 5-206.
There is a fault in the Electric parking brake.
Immediately have your ve
hicle inspected at an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.Refer to “Electric parking brake” on page 5-54.
The parking brake cannot be
applied temporarily due
to repeated operation of the Electric parking brake switch within a short time.
Refer to “Electric parkin
g brake” on page 5-54.
Screen
Cause
Do this (Reference)
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Information screen display (Vehicle equipped with the multi information display - Type 1)5-206 Features and controls
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This light comes on when the washer fluid isrunning low.If the light comes on, replenish the containerwith washer fluid.Refer to “Washer fl
uid” on page 9-12.
Refer to “Capacity” on page 11-7.
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This warning is displayed if the vehicle isbeing driven with the parking brake stillapplied. The warning light in the instrumentcluster only comes on when the parking brakeis applied.
When the ignition switch is turned to the“ON” position or the ope
ration mode is put in
ON, if the brake fluid is
low, this warning is
displayed.The warning light in the instrument clusteralso illuminates.
NOTE
When the interior light auto-cutout functionis been activated, the light goes out automat-ically after about 30 minutes.Refer to “Interior light
auto-cutout function
(dome light and other
lights)” on page 5-238.
Washer fluid level warning light (Vehicle e
quipped with the
multi information display - Type 2)
Information screen display (Vehicle equipped with the multi information display - Type 1) Brake warning display
CAUTIONIf a vehicle is driven without releasing theparking brake, the brakes will overheat,resulting in ineffective braking and possiblebrake failure.If this warning is displayed, release the park-ing brake.
CAUTIONIf this warning stays on and does not go outwhile driving, there is
a danger of ineffective
braking. If this happens
, park the vehicle in a
safe place, and contac
t an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility ofyour choice.If the brake warning display, brake warninglight, and the Anti-lock braking systemwarning light are illu
minated at the same
time, the braking forc
e distribution function
will not operate, so th
e vehicle may be desta-
bilized during sudden br
aking. Avoid sudden
braking and high-speed driving. Park thevehicle in a safe place,
and contact an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair
facility of your choice.The vehicle should be brought to a halt in thefollowing manner when
brake performance
is deteriorated.
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Vehicle preparation before driving6-4 Driving safety
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For a safer and more enjoyable trip, alwayscheck for the following:Before starting the vehicle, make certainthat you and all passengers are seated andwearing their seat
belts properly (with
children in the rear seat, in appropriaterestraints), and that all the doors and theliftgate are locked.
Move the driver’s seat as far backward aspossible, while keeping good visibility,and good control of the steering wheel,brakes, accelerator, and controls. Checkthe instrument panel indicators and multi-information display
for any possible prob-
lem.Similarly, the front
passenger seat should
also be moved as fa
r back as possible.
Make sure that infants and small childrenare properly restrained in accordance withall laws and
regulations.
Check these by selecting the defroster mode,and set the blower swit
ch on high. You should
be able to feel the air blowing against thewindshield. Refer to “Defrosti
ng or defogging (wind-
shield, door windows)” on page 7-12Check all the tires for heavy tread wear oruneven wear patterns. Look for stones, nails,glass, or other objects
stuck in the tread. Look
for any tread cuts or
sidewall cracks. Check
the wheel nuts for tightness, and the tires(including spare tire) for proper pressure.
Replace your tires before they are heavilyworn out.As your vehicle is equi
pped with a tire pres-
sure monitoring system, there is a risk ofdamage to the tire inflation pressure sensorswhen the tire is replaced on the rim. Tirereplacement should, onl
y, be performed by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.Have someone watch wh
ile you turn all the
exterior lights on and off. Also check the turnsignal indicators and hi
gh-beam indicators on
the instrument panel.Check the ground under the vehicle afterparking overnight, for
fuel, water, oil, or
other leaks. Make sure
all the fluid levels are
correct. Also, if you
can smell fuel, you need
to find out why imme
diately and have it
fixed.
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Even this vehicle’s sa
fety equipment, and
your safest driving, ca
nnot guarantee that you
can avoid an accident or injury. However, if
Vehicle preparation before driving Seat belts and seats
Defrosters Tires
Lights Fluid leaks Safe driving techniques
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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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Vehicle care and maintenanceService precautions ..........................................................................9-2Catalytic converter ...........................................................................9-2Engine hood .........
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View of the engine compartment .....................................................9-5Engine oil and oil filter ....................................................................9-6Engine coolant .................................................................................9-8Air cleaner filter ...............................................................................9-9Automatic transaxle fluid (if so equipped) ..................................... 9-11Continuously variable transmission
(CVT) fluid (if so equipped) . 9-11
Transfer oil (All-wheel drive models) ...........................................9-12Rear axle oil (All-wheel drive models) .........................................9-12Washer fluid ...................................................................................9-12Brake fluid .....................................................................................9-13Battery ............................................................................................9-13Tires ...............................................................................................9-15Brake pedal free play .....................................................................9-22Parking brake lever stroke (if so equipped) ....................................9-22Wiper blades ..................................................................................9-22Emission-control system maintenance ..........................................9-23General maintenance .....................................................................9-24For cold and snowy weather ..........................................................9-25Fusible links ...................................................................................9-25Fuses ..............................................................................................9-26Replacement of light bulbs ............................................................9-31Vehicle care precautions ................................................................9-39Cleaning the inside of your vehicle .......
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View of the engine compartment
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-5
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View of the engine compartment
2.4 L models 3.0 L models
1- Engine oil level dipstick2- Engine oil cap3- Air cleaner filter4- Brake fluid reservoir5- Washer fluid reservoir6- Automatic transaxle fluid level dipstick7- Engine coolant reservoir8- Battery
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Automatic transaxle fluid (if so equipped)
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-11
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The automatic transaxl
e should be maintained
and serviced by an authorized MitsubishiMotors dealer or a repair facility of yourchoice to obtain the
best performance and
longest life. It is impor
tant that the transaxle
fluid is kept at the correct level.The fluid level should be checked when thebar graph for the engine coolant temperaturedisplay on the multi-information displayshows the engine is warmed up and the fluidin the transaxle is heated to its normal work-ing temperature. Driving with the wrong fluidlevel will rapidly wear
out the transaxle and
destroy the fluid.1. With the brake pedal fully depressed andthe engine idling,
select each gear
momentarily, ending with the selectorlever in the “P” (PARK) position.
2. The fluid level should be at the HOTmark, but never above the HOT markwhen the engine is warmed up. Add ordrain fluid to get to the correct level.3. Make certain that the dipstick cap isinstalled properly to keep dirt and waterout of the transaxle.
Use only “Mitsubishi Motors Genuine ATF-J3” transaxle fluid to
ensure optimum trans-
axle performance.
Mitsubishi Motors Corp
oration does not rec-
ommend the addition of
any fluid additives to
the transaxle.
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The continuously variable transmission(CVT) should be maintained and serviced byan authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or arepair facility of your
choice to obtain the
best performance and longe
st life. It is impor-
tant that the transmission fluid is kept at thecorrect level.Use only “Mitsubish
i Motors Genuine
CVTF-J4” transmission fluid to ensure opti-mum transmission performance.
Automatic transaxle fluid
(if
so equipped)To check the fluid level

Procedure for checking the fluid level

WA R N I N GTransaxle fluid is extremely flammableand poisonous. Do not spill fluid whenadding or draining.
Fluid type

Good (Hot)
CAUTIONUsing the improper transaxle fluid may dam-age the transaxle.
Special additives

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid
(if
so equipped)Fluid type

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