2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER light

Headlight leveling swit
ch (if so equipped)
5-216 Features and controls
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3. Within 60 seconds of turning the ignitionswitch to the “OFF” or “LOCK” positionor putting the operation mode in OFF, pullthe turn signal lever toward you.4. The headlights will come on in the lowbeam setting for approximately 30 sec-onds. After the headlights go off, theheadlights can be turned on again in thelow beam setting for approximately 30seconds by pulling the turn signal levertoward you within 60 seconds of turningthe ignition switch to the “OFF” or“LOCK” position or putting the operationmode in OFF. To turn on the headlightsagain after 60 seconds of turning the igni-tion switch to the “OFF” or “LOCK”position or putting th
e operation mode in
OFF, repeat the process from step 1.
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The direction of the headlight beam (thedirection in which th
e light shines) alters
according to the number of people and theload in the vehicle. Lo
wer the headlight angle
if it is too high due to the number of people
and/or the load in the vehicle so that the head-lights’ glare does not distract the drivers ofapproaching vehicles. First set the lightswitch to the “ ” position, then turn theheadlight leveling switch knob to lower thebeam. The greater the number on the head-light leveling switch knob, the lower thebeam will point.Set the switch to the appropriate position sothat the headlight beam is level with the road.
NOTE
While the coming home light function isoperating, perform one of the followingoperations to canc
el the function.
• Pull the turn signal lever toward you.• Turn the combination headlights and dim-mer switch to the “ ” or “ ” positionor put the operation mode in ON.• Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” posi-tion or put the opera
tion mode in ON.
It is possible to modify functions as follows:• The time that the headlights remain on canbe changed.• The coming home light function can bedeactivated.For details, consult a Mitsubishi Motorsdealer.On vehicles equipped with the SmartphoneLink Display Audio, sc
reen operations can
be used to make the adjustment.Refer to separate owne
r’s manual for details.
Headlight leveling switch
(if
so equipped)
WA R N I N GTo avoid distraction wh
ile driving, always
perform headlight adjustments beforevehicle operation.NOTE
Start adjusting when the knob is at the “0”
is at its highest).
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Turn signal lever
Features and controls 5-217
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When changing lanes, or
to making a gradual
turn, hold the lever in the “lane change” posi-tion (1). It will return
to the neutral position
when you let go. Use the full position (2)when making a normal turn. The lever willreturn to the neutral position when the turn iscomplete. There may be times when the leverdoes not return to the neutral position. Thisusually happens when the steering wheel isturned only slightly. You
can easily return the
lever by hand.Also, when you move the lever to (1) slightlythen release it, the turn signal lights and theindicator light in the instrument cluster willflash three times.
Keep the knob in the “0” position exceptwhen using the knob to lower the headlightbeam angle.Always return the knob to the “0” positionwhen the load is removed and the peoplehave left
the vehicle.
NOTE
Turn signal lever
NOTE
A light in the instrument panel flashes toshow when the front and rear turn signallights are working properly.If this light flashes fa
ster than usual, check
for a burned out turn signal light bulb or mal-functioning connection in the signal.If the panel light does not come on when thelever is moved, check for a blown fuse or aburned out bulb in the panel.Have the system inspected by your autho-rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repairfacility of your choice.It is possible to modi
fy functions as follows:
• Deactivate the turn signal light 3-flashfunction for lane changes.• Adjust the time required to operate thelever for the 3-flash function.See your authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer for details.For vehicles equipped with the SmartphoneLink Display Audio, adjustments can bemade using screen ope
rations. For further
details, refer to the
separate owner’s manual.
It is possible to change the tone of a sound-ing buzzer as the turn signal lights flash.[Vehicle equipped with the multi informationdisplay - type 1]Refer to “Changing the turn-signal sound”on page 5-172.[Vehicle equipped with the multi informationdisplay - type 2]See your authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer for details.
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Hazard warning flasher switch5-218 Features and controls
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If you press the flasher switch, the front andrear turn signals will flash intermittently, andso will the hazard warn
ing lights. This is an
emergency warning syst
em and should not be
used when the vehicle is in motion, except foremergencies.If you need to leave your vehicle, the flasherswill keep working afte
r the ignition switch is
removed or the operation mode is put in OFF.
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ECO mode is an eco-driving support systemwhich automatically cont
rols the engine, air
conditioning system,
4WD system (if so
equipped) and S-AWC (if so equipped) toimprove fuel efficiency.Refer to Electronically
controlled 4WD sys-
tem” on page 5-82.Refer to “S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Con-trol)” on page 5-85.Refer to “Dual-zone automatic climate con-trol air conditioner” on page 7-5.The ECO mode starts
working by pressing
the ECO mode switch when the ignitionswitch or operation mode is in ON.Push the switch again and the ECO mode willcancel.While the ECO mode is working, an ECOmode indicator will be turned on.
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The front fog lights illuminate only when theheadlights are on low beam.Turning the knob in the direction of the “ON”position turns on the front fog lights as wellas the indicator in the instrument cluster. Toturn them off, turn the knob in the direction ofthe “OFF” position.The knob will return to the neutral positionwhen it is released.
Hazard warning flasher switch
NOTE
If the flashers are used for several hours, thebattery will run down.
This could make it
difficult or impossible
to restart your vehicle.
ECO mode switch
NOTE
Even if the ECO mode is operating, you canselect normal operati
on of the air condi-
tioner.For further information, please contact yourauthorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Front fog light switch
(if so
equipped)
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Wiper and washer switch
Features and controls 5-219
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The windshield wiper
and washer can be
operated with the ignition switch or the oper-ation mode is in ON or ACC.If the blades are frozen to the windshield, donot operate the wipers
until the ice has melted
and the blades are free
d, otherwise the wiper
motor may be damaged.
NOTE
If the headlights are sw
itched to high beam,
the front fog lights will go out; they will illu-minate again when the headlights areswitched back to low beam.If the light switch is rotated to the “OFF” or“ ” position while the
front fog lights are
illuminated, they will automatically turn off.They can be turned back on again by rotatingthe combination headlights and dimmerswitch back to “ ” position, and turningthe knob in the direction of the “ON” posi-tion.Do not use fog lights ex
cept in conditions of
fog, otherwise excessive light glare maytemporarily blind oncoming vehicle drivers.
Wiper and washer switch
CAUTIONIf the washer is used
in cold weather, the
washer fluid sprayed against the glass mayfreeze, which may hinder visibility. Warmthe glass with the defroster before using thewasher.
Windshield wipers
NOTE
To ensure a clear rearward view, the rearwindow wiper will au
tomatically perform
several continuous opera
tions if the selector
lever is put in the “R” position while thewindshield wipers are operating.Refer to “Rear window wiper and washer”on page 5-223.
Except for vehicle with rain sensor MIST- Misting function
The wipers will operate once.
OFF- OffINT- Intermittent (Speed sensitive)HI- Fast
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Wiper and washer switch
Features and controls 5-221
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Can only be used when
the ignition switch or
the operation mode is in ON.If the lever is put in
the “AUTO” position, the
rain sensor (A) will de
tect the extent of rain
(or snow, other moisture
, dust, etc.) and the
wipers will operate automatically.Keep the lever in the “OFF” position if thewindshield is dirty a
nd the weather is dry.
Wiper operation under th
ese conditions can
scratch the windshield and damage the wip-ers.
If your hands get trapped, you could sufferinjuries or the wipers
could malfunction. Be
sure to turn the ignition switch to the “OFF”mode in OFF, or move the lever to the “OFF”
the rain sensor.
Rain sensor
CAUTIONWith the ignition switch or the operationmode in ON and the lever in the “AUTO”
y automatically oper-
ate in the situati
ons described below.
• When cleaning the outside surface of thewindshield, if you touch the rain sensor.• When cleaning the outside surface of thewindshield, if you wipe with a cloth the rainsensor.• When using an automatic car wash.• A physical shock is applied to the wind-shield.• A physical shock is a
pplied to the rain sen-
sor.NOTE
To protect the rubber parts of the wipers, thisoperation of the wipers
does not take place
even if the lever is put in the “AUTO” posi-tion when the vehicle is
stationary and the
ambient temperature is approximately 32 °F(0 °C) or lower.Do not cover the sensor by affixing a stickeror label to the windshield. Also, do not putany water-repellent
coating on the wind-
shield. The rain sensor would not be able todetect the extent of rain, and the wipersmight stop working normally.CAUTION
In the following cases, the rain sensor maybe malfunctioning. Have
the vehicle checked
at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer ora repair facility
of your choice.
• When the wipers operate
at a constant inter-
val despite changes in the extent of rain.• When the wipers do not operate eventhough it is raining.
The wipers may automatically operate whenthings such as insects
or foreign objects are
affixed to the windshield on top of the rainsensor or when the windshield is frozen.Objects affixed to th
e windshield
will stop
the wipers when the wipers cannot removethem. To operate the wipers again, move thelever to the “LO”
or “HI” position.
Also, the wipers may operate automaticallydue to strong direct s
unlight or electromag-
netic wave. To stop the wipers, move thelever to the “OFF” position.Contact an authoriz
ed Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair fa
cility of your choice
when replacing th
e windshield glass.
NOTE
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Electric rear window defogger switch
Features and controls 5-225
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When the front wipers have frozen to thewindshield at the parked
positions, turning on
this switch will heat the windshield to makethe wipers operable. Pr
ess the electric rear
window defogger switch and the deicer willoperate.
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The rear window defogger can be used whenthe engine is running.The indicator light (A) will come on whenyou press the electric rear window defoggerswitch. Electric current will flow through theheating wires on the rear window to helpclear away moisture or frost.After approximately 15 to 20 minutes ofoperation, the system wi
ll shut off automati-
cally.To switch the defogger OFF before 15 to 20minutes have passed,
press the switch again.
The indicator light will
go out and the defog-
ger will turn off.If you need the defogger for more than 15 to20 minutes, press the switch again. This willadd 15 to 20 more minutes.
NOTE
The wiper deicer is
activated/de
activated,
depending on the operation of the rear win-dow defogger. Refer to
“Electric rear win-
dow defogger switch
” on page 5-225.
Electric rear window defog-ger switch
CAUTIONThe rear window defogge
r is not designed to
melt snow. Remove
any snow manually
before using the rear window defogger.Use the rear window de
fogger only after the
engine has started and
is running. Be sure to
turn the defogger swit
ch off immediately
after the window is cl
ear to save on battery
power.Do not place stickers,
tape, or other items
that are attached with adhesive over the gridwires on the rear window.When cleaning the inside
rear window, use a
soft cloth and wipe lightly over the gridwires.NOTE
If your vehicle is equi
pped with heated out-
side rearview mirror, mist can also beremoved from the outside rearview mirrorswhen the rear window defogger switch ispressed. (Refer to “Hmirror” on page 5-63.)On vehicles equipped w
ith the wiper deicer,
when the rear window defogger switch ispushed, the windshield
becomes warm and
the wipers become operable. (Refer to“Wiper deicer switch” on page 5-224.)
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Heated steering wheel sw
itch (if so equipped)
5-226 Features and controls
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The heated steering wheel contains internalheaters in the rim. Heating areas are shown inthe illustration.
: Heating area
The heated steering wheel can be operatedwhen the ignition switch or operation mode isin ON.To turn on the heated steering wheel, push theheated steering wheel switch. The heatedsteering wheel will ope
rate for approximately
30 minutes and then it
will automatically turn
off.The indicator light (A) will illuminate whilethe heated steering wheel is operating.
It is possible to change the setting to makethe rear window def
ogger operate automati-
cally when ambient temperature becomeslow while the engine is running, even if youdo not push the rear window defoggerswitch.It operates automatica
lly only once after
turning the ignition switch to the “ON” posi-tion or putting the ope
ration mode in ON.
If you choose this setti
ng, the heated outside
rearview mirror (if so
equipped) and wiper
deicer (if so equippe
d) will also operate
automatically at the same time.For further information, please contact yourauthorized 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.NOTE
Heated steering wheel switch
(if so equipped)
Persons who are unable
to feel tempera-
ture change or skin
pain due to age, ill-
ness, injury, medicati
on, fatigue or other
physical conditions or
who have sensitive
skin may suffer burns when using theheated steering wheel. To reduce the riskof burns, people with such conditions mustuse care when using the heated steeringwheel.CAUTIONIf water or any other li
quid is spilled on the
steering wheel, allow it to dry thoroughlybefore attempting to use the heated steeringwheel. Turn the heated steering wheel offimmediately if it appe
ars to be malfunction-
ing during use.Also be aware that us
ing the heated steering
wheel with the engine off may run the bat-tery down.
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Sun visors
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Pull the sun visor downward (1) to reducefront glare while driving. To reduce sideglare, turn the visor to the side (2).
A vanity mirror is fitted to the back of the sunvisor.Operating the lid of the vanity mirror willautomatically turn on the mirror light (A).
Cards can be slipped into the holder (B) onthe sun visor.
Sun visors
Vanity mirror
CAUTIONIf the lid of vanity mirror with light is keptopen for prolonged periods
of time, the vehi-
cle’s battery will be discharged.
Card holder
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