2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER III oil dipstick

Warning lights
Features and controls 5-205
5
tion switch is turned to the “ON” position(engine off) or the operation mode is put inON. On vehicle equipped with the multiinformation display - Type 1, a warning isalso displayed in the multi information dis-play. When the engine is started, the lightshould go out. Check to make sure that thelight has gone out before driving.
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This light comes on when the engine oil pres-sure is below normal. If the light stays onwhile driving, stop the engine as soon as pos-sible. Do not run the engine until the cause ofthe low oil pressure is corrected.
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This light comes on in red if the coolant tem-perature becomes excessively high.
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This light comes on when any door or the lift-gate is open or not completely closed.When the vehicle is moving at more than 5mph (8 km/h) and any door or the liftgate isopen or ajar, a tone will sound 4 times toinform the driver that any door or the liftgateis not properly shut.
CAUTIONIf the warning light stays on while the engineis running, park your ve
hicle in a safe place
as soon as possible and
contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility
of your choice to have the system checked.
Oil pressure warning light (Vehicle equipped with the multi information display - Type 2)
CAUTIONIf this light comes on when the engine oillevel is not low, have
your vehicle checked at
an authorized Mitsubish
i Motors dealer or a
repair facility
of your choice.
This warning light does not show the amountof oil in the crankcase. This can only bedetermined by checking the oil level with thedipstick with the engine turned off.
High coolant temperature warning light - red (Vehicle equipped with the multi infor-mation display - Type 2)
CAUTIONIf the light comes on
during vehicle opera-
tion, it indicates that
the engine is possibly
overheating. Continue
d driving could make
the engine fail. Immedi
ately stop the vehicle
in a safe place and ta
ke appropriate action.
(Refer to “Engine overh
eating” on page 8-4.)
NOTE
The high coolant temp
erature warning light
may illuminate when
the vehicle has been
driven at high speeds or on hilly roads. Thisilluminating does not ne
cessarily indicate a
problem. It should stop if you keep theengine running for a whil
e or continue driv-
ing the vehicle.
Door-ajar warning light and buzzer (Vehicle equipped with the multi information display - Type 2)
CAUTIONBefore driving, make sure that the door-ajarwarning light is off.
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Combination headlights and dimmer switch
Features and controls 5-207
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If there is a fault in the charging system, thewarning display is di
splayed on the informa-
tion screen in the multi information display.The warning light in the instrument clusteralso illuminates.
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If the engine oil pressure drops while theengine is running, the
warning display is dis-
played on the information screen in the multiinformation display.
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• Confirm that the vehicle slows down whenyou press down on the brake pedal harderthan usual. In some cases, the brake pedalmay go all the way to the floor.• Should the brakes fail, use engine brakingto reduce your speed and observe the fol-lowings.[Vehicles with the parking brake of thelever type]Carefully pull the pa
rking brake lever.
[Vehicles with the Electric parking brake]Keep pulling the Elec
tric parking brake
switch. (Refer to “Electric parking brake”Depress the brake pedal to illuminate thestop lights to alert th
e vehicles behind you.
Charging system warning dis-play
CAUTION
CAUTIONIf warnings are displaye
d while the engine is
running, park your vehicl
e in a safe place as
soon as possible and contact an authorizedMitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility
of your choice to have the system checked.
Oil pressure warning display
CAUTIONIf the vehicle is driven while the engine oil islow, or the oil level is normal but the warn-ing is displayed, th
e engine may overheat
and damage may result.If the warning is displayed while the engineis running, park your ve
hicle in a safe place
as soon as possible and check the engine oillevel.
If this warning display comes on when theengine oil level is prope
r, have your vehicle
checked at an author
ized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair fa
cility of your choice.
NOTE
The oil pressure warning display does notshow the amount of oil. The oil level must bechecked using the dipstick.
Combination headlights and dimmer switch Headlights
NOTE
Do not leave the head
lights and ot
her lights
on for a long period of time when the engineis not running. The battery will run down.CAUTION
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View of the engine compartment
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-5
9
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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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Engine oil and oil filter9-6 Vehicle care and maintenance
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It is normal for an engi
ne to use oil. You may
need to add oil between the recommended oilchange intervals. Befo
re starting the engine,
check the engine oil leve
l. Refill if necessary.
To check the oil level, remove the dipstick,wipe it off, and gently
reinsert it all the way.
Slowly pull the dipsti
ck straight out and
check the oil level by checking the upper sur-face of the dipstick. Th
e oil level must not go
above the line on the dipstick.If the level does not reach the line whichshows the minimum amo
unt of oil required,
remove the oil filler cap on the engine valvecover, and fill to within the “Good” range.
Engine oil and oil filter To check and refill engine oil
NOTE
If it is difficult to verify the oil level, wipeoff the dipstick and
reinsert it. Wait a
moment and then recheck the oil level bychecking the upper surfa
ce of the dipstick.
2.4 L models
CAUTIONOverfilling will cause
oil aeration and loss of
oil pressure, which coul
d damage the engine.
WA R N I N GUsed engine oil is po
isonous, and can dam-
age your skin. Prolonged and repeatedcontact may cause serious skin disorders,including dermatitis and cancer. Do not letused oil touch your sk
in and wash thor-
oughly after working with it.Keep used oil out of
the reach of children.
NOTE
Engine oil consumption
is greatly influenced
by payload, engine speed, etc.3.0 L models
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Transfer oil (All-w
heel drive models)
9-12 Vehicle care and maintenance
9
Do not use any fluid additives to the trans-mission.
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Whenever the transfer oil level is checked,add oil as necessary to maintain the properlevel. Fill with the oil according to the tablebelow.
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Whenever the oil level is checked, add oil asnecessary to maintain the proper level.Fill with the oil according to the table below.
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The windshield and rear window washer fluidreservoir is in the
engine compartment.
Check the washer fluid
level at regular inter-
vals and add washer fluid to reservoir if nec-essary.Open the reservoir cap and check the fluidlevel with the dipstick.When freezing weather is anticipated, flushout the water in the reservoir by operating thepump. Fill the reservoi
r with windshield anti-
freeze (not radiator an
tifreeze), and operate
the system for a few seconds to flush out theresidual water.
CAUTIONUsing the improper transaxle fluid may dam-age the transaxle.
Special additives

Transfer oil (All-wheel drive models) Fluid type Lubricant
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Hypoid Gear Oil API
GL-5
Viscosity range
SAE 80
Rear axle oil (All-wheel drive models) Fluid type Lubricant
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Hypoid Gear Oil API
GL-5
Viscosity range
SAE 80
Washer fluid
FULL
EMPTY
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