2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER service

If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...2-2 Quick index
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Electric parking brake warning light
(yellow) (if so equipped)
If the warning light comes on during driving,
there is the possibility that the parking
brake cannot be operated or released. Immedi
ately stop the vehicle
in a safe place,
and contact an authorized Mi
tsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice for assistance.
P. 5-203
Selector lever position indicator in the instrument cluster bl
inks rapidly (once
per second)
(Vehicles equipped with mono-color
liquid crystal display)
Park your vehicle in a safe place.Idle the engine until the selector
lever position indica
tor stops blinking.
If the indicator continues bl
inking, contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility of
your choice immediately.
P. 5-70,5-78
or
Engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or
“Check engine light”)
Although your vehicle will usually be dr
ivable and not need towing, have the
engine system checked at an authorized Mi
tsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility
of your choice as soon as possible. If the
vehicle is not drivab
le, contact emergency
roadside assistance at 1-888-648-7820 (for
vehicles sold in U.S.A.) or 1-888-576-
4878 (for vehicles sold in Canada), an aut
horized Mitsubishi Moto
rs dealer, or local
towing company for assistance.
P. 5-204
Warning lights
Do this
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If this problem occurs...2-8 Quick index
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If your vehicle becomes stuck in sand, mud or snow
1. Slowly press down on the accelerator pedal to
get your vehicle moving again. For an all-
wheel drive vehicle, set the drive mode-sel
ector to the “4WD AUTO” or “4WD LOCK”
position (Electronically cont
rolled 4WD), “SNOW” or “L
then slowly press down on the accelera
tor pedal to get your vehicle moving.
2. If there is nothing to stop your tires from sli
pping, rock your vehicle out of the stuck posi-
tion.
P. 8-15
WA R N I N GWhen attempting to rock your vehi
cle out of a stuck position, be su
re that no one is near the ve
hicle. The rocking motion may c
ause the vehicle to
suddenly lurch forward or backward, possibly injuring bystanders.Avoid revving the engine or spinning the wh
eels. Prolonged efforts to free a stuck ve
hicle may result in
overheating and transa
xle failure.
If the vehicle remains stuck after
several rocking attempts
, have a towing service pull the vehicle out.
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The brakes are not functioning properly after crossing a puddle or stream.
Dry out the brakes by driving slowly
while lightly pressing the brake pedal.
P. 5-90,6-5
The automatic transaxle makes no gear change when accelerat-ing. The initial movement of the vehicle is slow when the vehicle starts moving.(for vehicles with automatic transaxle)
There may be a problem in the automatic transaxle.Have the system inspected by your
authorized Mitsubishi Motors de
aler or a repair facility of
your choice.
P. 5-74
Problem
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Fuel selection3-2 General information
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Your vehicle is designe
d to use unleaded gas-
oline only. It is equipped with a fuel tankfiller pipe specifically
designed to accept only
a small diameter unlea
ded gasoline dispens-
ing nozzle.In the United States, fuel suppliers arerequired by law to add detergents to their gas-
oline to minimize fuel-injector clogging andminimize intake-valve
deposits. Detergent
gasoline helps keep your engine in tune andyour emission-control system working prop-erly.Your vehicle is de
signed to operate on
unleaded gasoline having a minimum octanenumber of 87 [(MON+RON)/2] or 91 RON.Unleaded gasoline having a minimum octanenumber of 87 [(MON+RON)/2] or 91 RONmay be used, though it is recommended yourvehicle be operated on premium gradeunleaded gasoline having a minimum octanenumber of 91 [(MON+RON)/2], or 95 RON. To obtain maximum performance, premiumgasoline is recommended. Gasoline sold at some
service stations con-
tains oxygenates such as ethanol, although
the oxygenates may not be identified by thosenames. Oxygenates are required in someareas of the country. Oxygenated fuel can beused in your vehicle.A mixture of up to 10 % ethanol (grain alco-hol) and 90 % unleaded gasoline may be usedin your vehicle, provided the octane numberis at least as high as
that recommended for
unleaded gasoline.Do not operate your vehicle on gasoline con-taining methanol (wood alcohol). Using thistype of alcohol could adversely affect thevehicle’s performance
and damage critical
parts of the vehicl
e’s fuel system.
Many areas of the country require the use ofcleaner burning fuel referred to as “Reformu-lated Gasoline”.
contains oxygenates
and is specially ble
nded to reduce vehicle
emissions and improve air quality.
Fuel selection
WA R N I N GGasoline is highly flammable and explo-sive. You could be burned, seriouslyinjured or killed when handling it. When-ever you refuel your
vehicle, stop the
engine and keep fl
ames, sparks, and
smoking materials away from the vehicle.Always handle fuel in well-ventilated out-door areas.CAUTIONUsing leaded gasoline
in your vehicle will
damage the engine, ca
talytic converter, and
the oxygen sensors. Also, using leaded gaso-line is illegal, and
will void your warranty
coverage of the engine
, catalytic converter,
and oxygen sensors.
Gasoline detergent additives
Octane requirement 2.4 liter engine model 3.0 liter engine model Oxygenated gasoline
Ethanol (Gasohol) Methanol Reformulated gasoline
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Filling the fuel tank
General information 3-3
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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation strongly sup-ports the use of reform
ulated gasoline. Prop-
erly blended reformul
ated gasoline has no
adverse effect on vehicle performance or thedurability of the engine and the fuel system.MMT is a manganese-containing metallicadditive that is blende
d into some gasolines
to increase the octa
ne number. Mitsubishi
Motors Corporation recommends using gaso-lines without MMT.Use of gasolines blended with MMT mayadversely affect performance, and cause themalfunction indicator on your instrumentpanel to come on. If this happens, contact anauthorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or arepair facility of your
choice for assistance.
Your vehicle may have
been designed to sat-
isfy California’s low-emission regulationsbased on clean-burning low-sulfur gasoline.Gasoline sold in parts of the country otherthan California is allowed to have a highersulfur content. Using such gasoline couldadversely affect the ve
hicle’s catalytic con-
verter and cause the e
ngine malfunction indi-
cator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or“Check engine light”)
to come on. Illumina-
tion of this indicator
while using high-sulfur
gasoline does not necessa
rily mean the vehi-
cle’s emission-control
system is malfunction-
ing. Your authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer may suggest using a different, lower-sulfur brand of unleaded gasoline to deter-mine if the problem is fuel-related.
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MMT (methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl) Sulfur in gasoline
NOTE
Poor-quality gasoline
can cause problems
such as hard starting, stalling during idling,abnormal engine noise
, and poor accelera-
tion. If you experience any of these prob-lems, try using a differ
ent brand of gasoline.
If the engine malfunc
tion indicator (“SER-
VICE ENGINE SOON” light”) flashes, have
the vehicle inspected as
soon as possible by the nearest authorizedMitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility
of your choice.
Repeatedly driving s
hort distances at low
speeds can cause deposits to form in the fuelsystem and engine, resu
lting in hard starting
and poor acceleration.
If these problems
occur, you are advised to add a detergentadditive to the gasoline when you refuel thevehicle. The additive
will remove the depos-
its, thereby returning the engine to a normalcondition. Be sure
to use a Mitsubishi
Motors Genuine cleani
ng additive. Using an
unsuitable additive could make an enginemalfunction. For details,
please contact the
nearest authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Filling the fuel tank
WA R N I N GWhen handling fuel, comply with thesafety regulations displayed by garagesand filling stations.Gasoline is highly flammable and explo-sive. You could be burned, seriouslyinjured or killed when handling it. Whenrefueling your vehicle,
always turn the
engine off and keep
away from flames,
sparks, and smoking materials. Alwayshandle fuel in well-ventilated outdoorareas.NOTE
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag4-50 Seat and restraint systems
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Since the side airbags and curtain airbags donot protect the occupant
in all types of colli-
sions, be sure to always
wear your seat belts
properly.
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Head-on collisionRear end collision to your vehiclePitch end over end
SRS servicing
WA R N I N GAny maintenance performed on or nearthe components of the SRS should be per-formed only by an
authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer. Do not permit anyone elseto do any service, inspection, maintenanceor repair on any SR
S components or wir-
ing. Similarly, no part of the SRS shouldever be handled, removed or disposed byanyone except an au
thorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer.Improper work meth
ods on the SRS com-
ponents or wiring could result in an acci-dental airbag deployment or could makethe SRS inoperable. Ei
ther of these situa-
tions could result in serious injury ordeath.Do not modify your steering wheel or anyother SRS component or related vehiclepart. For example, replacement of thesteering wheel, or modifications to thefront bumper or body structure canadversely affect SR
S performance and
may lead to injury.If your vehicle has received any damage,you should have the
SRS inspected by an
authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer to
make sure it is in proper working order.
Do not modify your front seats, center pil-lar or center console. Such modificationscan adversely affect
SRS performance and
may lead to injury.Also, if you discove
r any tear or open
seam in the seat fabr
ic near the side air-
bag, have the seat in
spected by an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.If you have found an
y scratch, crack or
damage to the portion of the front andrear pillars and roof
side rail, you should
have the SRS inspected by an authorizedMitsubishi Motors dealer.NOTE
When you transfer ownership of the vehicleto another person, we
urge you to alert the
new owner that it is
equipped with the SRS
and refer that owner to the applicable sec-tions in this owner’s manual.If you decide to junk or
scrap your vehicle,
we urge you to first take it to an authorizedMitsubishi Motors dealer so that the SRS canbe made safe for disposal.If any of the following parts needs to bemodified for use by a handicapped person,the advanced airbag system will be greatlyaffected. Please consult an authorized Mit-subishi Motors dealer.• Driver’s seat• Front passenger seat• Front seat beltWA R N I N G
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag
Seat and restraint systems 4-51
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• Steering wheel• Instrument panel[For vehicles so
ld in U.S.A.]
To contact Mitsubi
shi Motors North
America, Inc.call 1-888-648-7820 or write to:Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.Customer Relations DepartmentP.O. Box 6400Cypress, CA 90630-0064[For vehicles so
ld in Canada]
To contact Mitsubishi Motor Sales ofCanada, Inc.call 1-888-576-4878 or write to:Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc.Customer Relations DepartmentP.O. Box 410094141 Dixie RoadMississauga, ON L4W 5C9NOTE
[For vehicles sold in Puerto Rico]To contact Mitsubishi Motor Sales ofCaribbean, Inc.call 1-787-251-8715 or write to:Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Caribbean,Inc.Customer Service DepartmentP.O. Box 192216SAN JUAN PR 00919-2216[For vehicles
sold in Guam]
To contact Triple J Enterprises Inc.call (671) 649-3673 or write to:Triple J Enterprises, Inc.P.O. Box 6066TAMUNINGGUAM 96931[For vehicles so
ld in Saipan]
To contact Triple J Motorscall (670) 234-7133 or write to:Triple J MotorsP.O. Box 500487SAIPAN, MP96950-0487
[For vehicles sold
in American Samoa]
To contact Pacific Marketing Inc.call 684 (699) 9140 or write to:Pacific Marketing, Inc.P.O. Box 698PA G O PA G O ,AMERICAN SAMOA AS, 96799
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Features and controlsBreak-in recommendations ..............................................................5-3Keys .................................................................................................5-3Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) ........................5-4Keyless entry system (if so equipped) ..............................................5-7Free-hand Advanced Security
Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)
(if so equipped) ..........................................................................5-13Door locks ......................................................................................5-34Power door locks ......
...........
...........
...........
...........
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.....5-36
Child safety locks for rear door ..........
...........
.........
.........
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.....5-37
Liftgate (except for vehi
cles equipped with the
power liftgate) ....5-38
Power liftgate (if so equipped) .......................................................5-39Inside liftgate release .....................................................................5-46Theft-alarm system ........................................................................5-46Power window control ...................................................................5-49Sunroof (if so equipped) .................................................................5-51Parking brake .................................................................................5-53Steering wheel height and reach adjustment ..................................5-57Inside rearview mirror ...................................................................5-57Outside rearview mirrors ...............................................................5-60Ignition switch (if so equipped) ......................................................5-63Steering wheel lock (if so equipped) ..............................................5-65Starting the engine .........................................................................5-66Automatic transaxle (if so equipped)..............................................5-68Continuously variable transmission
(CVT) (if so equipped)..........5-75
Electronically controlled
4WD system (if so equipped).................5-82
S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) (if
so equipped) .....................5-85
4-wheel drive operation .................................................................5-88Inspection and maintenance followi
ng rough road operation ........5-91
Cautions on the handling of 4-wheel dr
ive vehicles ..................... 5-91
Service brake ................................................................................. 5-92Brake auto hold (if so equipped) .................................................... 5-93Hill start assist (if so equipped) ...................................................... 5-95Brake assist system ........................................................................ 5-96Anti-lock braking system .............................................................. 5-97Electric power steering system (EPS) ........................................... 5-99Active stability control (ASC) ..................................................... 5-100Cruise control (if so equipped) ..................................................... 5-103Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC)
(if so equipped) ............ 5-107
Forward Collision Mitigation System
(FCM) (if so equipped) .... 5-118
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (w
ith Lane Change Assist)
(if so equipped) ........................................................................ 5-126Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (if so equipped) ....................... 5-131Lane Departure Warning System (LDW
) (if so equipped)........... 5-134
Tire pressure monitoring system ................................................. 5-137Rear-view camera (if so equipped)............................................... 5-142Multi Around Monitor (if so
equipped)..................
...........
........... 5-144
Instrument cluster ........................................................................ 5-154Multi Information display - Type 1 ............................................. 5-155Multi Information display - Type 2 ............................................. 5-173Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list (multi informati
on display - Type 1) .......... 5-181
Indicator and warning light package (multi information display - Type 2) ....................................... 5-201Indicators ..................................................................................... 5-202Warning lights .............................................................................. 5-203
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Automatic transaxle (if so equipped)5-68 Features and controls
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Automatic transaxle will automaticallychange its gear depe
nding on road and driv-
ing conditions. This
helps achieve smooth
driving and excellent fuel efficiency.Also you can manually shift up and shiftdown the transaxle. Refer to “Sports mode”The transaxle prevents
unnecessary upshifts
even when the accelerator pedal is releasedand ensures smooth driving.According to the condi
tions, the transaxle
will automatically shift to a lower gear toachieve stronger engine braking. This mayhelp reduce your need to use the servicebrake.
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As an additional safe
ty precaution, models
equipped with an automatic transaxle have ashift-lock device that holds the selector leverin the “P” (PARK) position. To move theselector lever from the “P” (PARK) positionto another position, follow the steps below.1. Press and hold the brake pedal down.2. Move the selector lever to the desiredposition.
The transaxle has 6 forward gears and 1reverse gear.
The individual gears are selected automati-cally, depending on the position of the gearselector lever, the speed of the vehicle and theposition of the ac
celerator pedal.
Automatic transaxle
(if so
equipped)

DRIVING DOWNHILL

NOTE
During the break-in pe
riod or immediately
after reconnecting the
battery, your vehicle
may not shift smoothly.
This does not indi-
cate a problem in the transaxle. Shifting willbecome smoother once the transaxle hasbeen shifted several
times by the electronic
control system.
Selector lever operation

NOTE
The selector lever cannot
be moved from “P”
mode is put in OFF or ACC, or if the brakepedal is not pressed and held down.
Set the selector lever in the gate to operate while the brake pedal is depressed.
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