2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Owner's Manual (in English)

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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Starting the engine
Features and controls 5-67
5
2. Insert the ignition key.3. Press and hold the brake pedal downfirmly with your right foot.4. Make sure the selector
lever is in the “P”
5. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” posi-tion and make certain that all warninglights are functioning properly beforestarting the engine.6. Turn the ignition switch to the “START”
ng the accelerator
pedal. Release the ignition switch whenthe engine starts.
After several attempts, you may experiencethat the engine still does not start.1. Make sure that all electric devices, suchas lights, air conditio
ning blower and rear
window defogger, are turned off.
2. While depressing the brake pedal, pressthe accelerator peda
l halfway and hold it
there, then crank th
e engine. Release the
accelerator pedal, immediately after theengine starts.3. If the engine still will not start, the enginecould be flooded with too much gasoline.While depressing the brake pedal, pushthe accelerator pedal all the way downand hold it there, then crank the engine for5 to 6 seconds. Retu
rn the ignition switch
to the “OFF” or “LOCK” position andrelease the accelerator pedal. Wait a fewseconds, and then crank the engine againfor 5 to 6 seconds while depressing thebrake pedal, but do no
t push the accelera-
tor pedal. Release the ignition switch ifthe engine starts. If the engine fails tostart, repeat these procedures. If theengine still will not
start, contact your
local Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repairfacility of your choi
ce for assistance.
When the ambient temperature is -22 °F (-30°C) or lower, it may not be possible to startfrom a standstill even with the selector lever
in the

Automatic transaxle (if so equipped)5-68 Features and controls
5
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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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Automatic transaxle (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-69
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When the selector lever cannot be shiftedfrom the “P” (PARK) position to anotherposition while the brake pedal is pressed andheld down with the operation mode in ON,the battery may be flat or the shift-lock mech-anism may be malfunctioning.Immediately have your
vehicle checked by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or arepair facility of your choice.If you need to move the vehicle, shift theselector lever as follows.1. Make sure the parking brake is firmlyapplied.2. Stop the engine if it is running.
3. Insert a screwdrive
r with a cloth over its
tip into the notch (A) of the cover. Prygently as shown to remove the cover.4. Depress the brake
pedal with the right
foot.5. Insert a screwdriver in the shift-lockrelease hole (B). Shift the selector lever tothe “N” (NEUTRAL) position whilepressing the screwdriver down.
Set the selector lever in the gate to operate.
WA R N I N GAlways press the brake pedal when shift-ing the selector
lever into a gear from the
“N” (NEUTRAL) position. When beginning to drive, do not shift theselector lever from
the “N” (NEUTRAL)
position while pressing the acceleratorpedal. This will cause the vehicle to“jump” forward or backward.NOTE
To prevent mistakes in operating the lever,make sure you stop brie
fly at each position.
After operating, chec
k the position in the
multi-information display.If the brake pedal is not depressed and held,the shift-lock device ac
tivates to prevent the
selector lever from being moved from the“P” (PARK) position. For a shift indicated by in the illustra-tion, depress the brake pedal before movingthe selector lever. If you attempt to move theselector lever before depressing the brakepedal, the selector lever may becomeimmovable.
When the selector lever cannot be shifted from the “P” (PARK) posi-tion

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When the operation mode is put in ON, theselector lever position
is shown on the multi-
information display.
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[For vehicles equipped mono-color liquidcrystal display meter]
When the selector le
ver position indicator
blinks while you are driv
ing, there could be a
malfunction in the automatic transmissionsystem or A/T fluid temperature becomesabnormally high.
[For vehicles equipped with color liquidcrystal display meter]
or
When the warning display or the warn-ing display appears on the information screen
Selector lever position display

Warning display

Type 1 Type 2
NOTE
The “A” indicator on the selector lever posi-tion display will only blink if there is a prob-lem with the A/T position switch.It is not seen during normal driving.
CAUTIONIf a malfunction occurs in the A/T whiledriving, the indicator will blink.In this case, immediat
ely park your vehicle
in a safe place and fo
llow these procedures:
[If the indicator blinks
rapidly (once per sec-
ond), the A/T fluid is overheating.]Park your vehicle in a safe place but do notturn off the engine. M
ove the selector lever
to the “P” (PARK) position and open thebonnet. Keep the engine, idling.After a while, move the selector lever intoany position other than “P” (PARK) positionand confirm that the i
ndicator stops blinking.
It is safe to continue driving if the indicatorno longer blinks.If the indicator contin
ues blinking, contact
an authorized Mitsubish
i Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your
choice i
mmediately.
[If the indicator blinks slowly (once per 2seconds), the A/T safety
device may be oper-
ating due to a malfunction.]Have the vehicle inspected by an authorizedMitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility
of your choice immediately.
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Automatic transaxle (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-71
5
in the multi-information display while youare driving, there could be a malfunction inthe automatic transaxle.
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This position locks the transaxle to preventthe vehicle from moving.
The engine can be
started in the “P” (PARK) position.Move the lever to this position only after thevehicle has come to a complete stop.At this position, the
transaxle is disengaged.
It is the same as th
e neutral position on a
manual transaxle and should be used whenthe vehicle is not moving for an extendedlength of time during driving, such as in atraffic jam.
CAUTIONIf a malfunction occurs in the automatictransaxle while driving, the warning dis-play or the warni
ng display will appear
on the information screen in the multi-infor-mation display. In this case, immediat
ely park your vehicle
in a safe place and fo
llow these procedures:
When warning display is showingThe automatic transaxle fluid is overheating.Stop your vehicle in a
safe place, put the
selector lever in the
“P” position, and open
the engine hood with the engine running toallow the engine to c
ool down. After a while,
confirm that the warning display is nolonger showing. It is safe to continue drivingif the display is no longer showing. If thewarning display remain
s, contact an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair
facility of your c
hoice immediately.
When warning display is showingIt may be that there is something unusualhappening in the automa
tic transaxle, caus-
ing a safety device to
activate. Have your
vehicle inspected by an
authorized Mitsubi-
shi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your
choice immediately.
Selector lever positions

“P” PARK

“R” REVERSE

CAUTIONNever shift into the “P” (PARK) or “R”motion. If the lever is shifted into the “P”the vehicle is in moti
on, the transaxle may be
damaged.
“N” NEUTRAL

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