2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER check engine light

Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation
Features and controls 5-91
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After operating the vehicle in rough road con-ditions, be sure to perform the followinginspection and maintenance procedures:Check that the vehicle has not been dam-aged by rocks, gravel, etc.Carefully wash the
vehicle with water.
Drive the vehicle slowly while lightlydepressing the brake pedal in order to dryout the brakes. If the brakes still do notfunction properly, contact an authorizedMitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil-ity of your choice as
soon as possible to
have the brakes checked.Remove the inse
cts, dried grass, etc. clog-
ging the radiator core.After driving through water, check theengine, transaxle and
differential oil. If
the oil or grease is milky or cloudybecause of water c
ontamination, it must
be replaced with new oil.Check the inside of the vehicle. If waterentry is found, dry the carpet etc.Inspect the headlights. If water is in theheadlight housing, have
it drained at an
authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice.
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Since the driving torque can be applied to thefour wheels, the driving performance of thevehicle when operating in 4-wheel drive isgreatly affected by the condition of the tires.
Pay close attention to the tires.Install only the specified tires on allwheels. Refer to “Tires and wheels” onpage 11-7.Be sure all four tire
s and wheels are the
same size
and type.
When it is necessary to replace any of thetires or wheels, replace all four.All tires should be rotated before the weardifference between the
front and rear tires
is recognizable.
Good vehicle performance cannot beexpected if there is a difference in wearbetween tires. Refer to “Tire rotation” onpage 9-20.Check the tire inflati
on pressure regularly.
CAUTIONNever drive through water that is deepenough to cover wheel hubs, axles or exhaustpipe. Do not change th
e selector lever posi-
tion while driving through water.Frequent driving through water canadversely affect the life
span of the vehicle;
consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer or a repair faci
lity of your choice and
take the necessary measures to prepare,inspect, and repair the vehicle.After driving through wa
ter, apply the brakes
to be sure they are functioning properly. Ifthe brakes are wet and not functioning prop-erly, dry them out by
driving slowly while
lightly depressing the
brake pedal. Inspect
each part of the vehicle carefully.
Inspection and maintenance following rough road opera-tion
Cautions on the handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles Tires and wheels
CAUTIONAlways use tires of th
e same size, type, and
brand that have no wear differences. Usingtires of different size,
type, brands or degree
of wear, will increase the differential oil tem-perature and result in
possible damage to the
driving system. Further, the drive train willbe subject to excessi
ve loading, possibly
leading to oil leakage, component seizure, orother serious failures.
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Anti-lock braking system
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The anti-lock braking system helps preventthe wheels from locking up when braking.This helps maintain vehicle drivability andsteering wheel handling.When using the anti-lock brakes (suddenbraking), steering is slightly differentfrom normal driving conditions. Use thesteering wheel carefully.Always keep a safe distance from thevehicle in front of you. Even if your vehi-cle is equipped with
the anti-lock braking
system, leave a greater braking distancewhen:• Driving on gravel or snow-coveredroads.• Driving on uneven road surfaces.
Operation of anti-lock braking system isnot restricted situations where brakes areapplied suddenly. This system may alsoprevent the wheels from locking whenyou drive over manholes, steel roadworkplates, road markings
, or any uneven road
surface.When the anti-lock braking system is inuse, you may feel the brake pedal vibrat-ing and hear a unique sound. It may alsofeel as if the pedal
resists being pressed.
In this situation, si
mply hold the brake
pedal down firmly. Do not pump thebrake, which will result in reducedbraking performance.
CAUTIONThe brake assist system is not a devicedesigned to exercise
braking force greater
than its capacity. Make sure to always keep asufficient distance be
tween your vehicle and
a vehicle in front of
you without relying too
much on the brake assist system.NOTE
Once the brake assist system is operational,it maintains great braking force even if thebrake pedal is lightly released.To stop its operation, completely removeyour foot from the brake pedal.The brake assist system may become opera-tional when the brake pedal is fullydepressed even if it
has not been depressed
suddenly.When the brake assist system is in use whiledriving, you may feel as if the depressedbrake pedal is soft, the pedal moves in smallmotions in conjunction with the operationnoise, or the vehicle body and the steeringwheel vibrate. This occurs when the brakeassist system is ope
rating normally and does
not indicate faulty
operation. Continue to
depress the brake pedal.You may hear an operation noise when thebrake pedal is suddenl
y or fully depressed
while stationary. This does not indicate amalfunction and the brake assist system isoperating normally.
When the anti-lock brake system warninglight or only active st
ability control warning
light illuminate, the brake assist system innot functioning.
Anti-lock braking system Driving hints
NOTE
CAUTIONThe anti-lock braking system cannot preventaccidents. It is your
responsibility to take
safety precautions a
nd to drive carefully.
To prevent failure of the anti-lock brakingsystem, be sure all 4 wheels and tires are thesame size and the same type.NOTE
A whining sound is emitted from the enginecompartment when driving immediatelyafter starting the engine. These are the nor-mal sounds the anti-lock braking systemmakes when performing a self-check. It doesnot indicate
a malfunction.
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Anti-lock braking system5-98 Features and controls
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Warning lightWarning displayIf there is a malfunction in the system, theanti-lock braking system warning light willcome on and the warning display will appearon the information screen in the multi-infor-mation display.Under normal conditions, the anti-lock brak-ing system warning light only comes on whenthe ignition switch is turned to the “ON”and goes off a few seconds later.
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Avoid hard braking and high-speed driv-ing. Stop the vehicl
e in a safe place.
Test the system by restarting the engineand driving at a speed of approximately12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.If the warning light / display then remainsoff during driving, there is no abnormalcondition.
However, if the warning light / display donot disappear, or if they come on againwhen the vehicle is driven, have the vehi-cle checked by an authorized MitsubishiMotors dealer or repair facility of yourchoice as soon
as possible.
Warning light
(red)
The anti-lock braking system can be usedafter the vehicle has
reached a speed over
approximately 6 mph (10 km/h). It stopsworking when the vehicle slows below 3mph (5 km/h).
Anti-lock braking system warn-ing light / display
NOTE
CAUTIONAny of the following i
ndicates that the anti-
lock braking system is not functioning andonly the standard brake system is working.(The standard brake system is functioningnormally.) If this happens, take your vehicleto an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer ora repair facility
of your choice.
• When the ignition switch is in the “ON”position or the operation mode is put in ON,the warning light doe
s not come on or it
remains on and does not go off• The warning light comes on while driving• The warning display appears while driving
If the warning light / display illuminate while driving If only the anti-lock braking sys-tem warning light/display illumi-nate
If the anti-lock braking system warning light / display and brake warning light (red) / display illu-minate at the same time
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Active stability control (ASC)
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Warning displayIf there is a malfunction in the system, thewarning light will come on and the warningdisplay will appear on the information screenin the multi information display.Under normal conditions, the warning lightcome on when the ignition switch is turned tothe “ON” position or the operation mode isput in ON, and goes off after the engine hasstarted.
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The Active stability
control (ASC) takes
overall control of the
anti-lock braking sys-
tem, traction control function and skid controlfunction to help maintain the vehicle’s control
and traction. Please read
this section in con-
junction with the page on the anti-lock brak-ing system, traction c
ontrol function and skid
control function.Anti-lock braking system
 P.5-97
Traction control function
 P.5-100
Skid control function
 P.5-101
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On slippery surfaces, the traction controlfunction prevents the drive wheels from spin-ning excessive, thus helping the vehicle tostart moving from a stopp
ed condition.
It also
provides sufficient driv
ing force and steering
performance as the vehicle turns while press-ing the acceleration pedal.
CAUTIONIf the warning display appears while theengine is running, have
the vehicle inspected
by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer ora repair facility of
your choice as soon as
possible. It may become harder to turn thesteering wheel.
Active stability control (ASC)
CAUTIONDo not over-rely on the ASC. Even the ASCcannot prevent the natural laws of physicsfrom acting on the vehicle. This system, likeany other system, has
limits and cannot help
you to maintain traction and control of thevehicle in all circumstances. Reckless driv-ing can lead to accident
s. It is the driver’s
responsibillty to drive carefully, This meanstaking into account the traffic, road and envi-ronmental conditions.Be sure to use the same specified type andsize of tire on all four
wheels. Otherwise, the
ASC may not work properly.Do not install any aftermarket limited slipdifferential (LSD) on your vehicle. The ASCmay stop functioning properly.
NOTE
An operation noise may be emitted from theengine compartment in the following situa-tions. The sound is associated with checkingthe operations of the ASC. At this time, youmay feel a shock from the brake pedal if youdepress it. These do not indicate a malfunc-tion.• When the ignition switc
h is set to the “ON”
• When the vehicle is driven for a while afterthe engine is turned on.
When the ASC is acti
vated, you may feel a
vibration in the vehicl
e body or hear a whin-
ing sound from the engine compartment.This indicates that th
e system is operating
normally. It does not i
ndicate a malfunction.
When the anti-lock braking system warninglight is illuminated, the ASC is not active.
Traction control function
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Tire pressure monitoring system
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Each tire, including the spare (if provided),should be checked monthly when cold andinflated to the inflation pressure recom-mended by the vehicle manufacturer on thevehicle placard or tire
inflation pressure label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a different sizethan the size indicated on the vehicle placardor tire inflation pressure label, you shoulddetermine the proper ti
re inflation pressure
for those tires.)As an added safety feat
ure, your vehicle has
been equipped with a tire pressure monitoringsystem (TPMS) that illuminates a low tirepressure telltale when
one or more of your
tires is significantly under-inflated.Accordingly, when the low tire pressure tell-tale illuminates, you
should stop and check
your tires as soon as possible, and inflatethem to the proper pressure. Driving on a sig-nificantly under-inflated
tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead
to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiencyand tire tread life, and may affect the vehi-cle’s handling and stoppi
ng ability. Please
note that the TPMS is
not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’sresponsibility to
maintain corre
ct tire pres-
sure, even if under-infl
ation has not reached
the level to trigger illumination of the TPMSlow tire pressure telltale.Your vehicle has also
been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indica
tor to indicate when
the system is not operating properly. TheTPMS malfunction indicator is combinedwith the low tire pressure telltale.When the system detects a malfunction, thetelltale will flash for approximately one min-ute and then remain c
ontinuously illuminated.
This sequence will c
ontinue upon subsequent
vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunctionexists.When the malfunction indicator is illumi-nated, the system may not
be able to detect or
signal low tire pr
essure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions ma
y occur for a variety
of reasons, including the installation ofreplacement or alternate tires or wheels on thevehicle that prevent the TPMS from function-ing properly. Always
check the TPMS mal-
function telltale after
replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure thatthe replacement or alternate tires and wheels
CAUTIONIf the tire pressure monitoring system warn-ing light does not illumi
nate when the igni-
tion switch is turned to the “ON” position orthe operation mode is put in ON, it meansthat the tire pressure monitoring system isnot working properly. Have the systeminspected by an authorized MitsubishiMotors dealer.In such situations, a malfunctioning of thesystem may be preventing the monitoring ofthe tire pressure. Avoid sudden braking,sharp turning and high-speed driving.If a malfunction is detected in the tire pres-sure monitoring system, the tire pressuremonitoring system warning light will blinkfor approximately 1 mi
nute and then remain
continuously illuminate
d. The warning light
will issue further warnings each time theengine is restarted as
long as the malfunction
exists.Check to see whether the warning light goesoff after few minutes driving.If it then goes off during driving, there is noproblem.However, if the warning light does not gooff, or if it blinks again when the engine isrestarted, have the
vehicle inspected by an
authorized Mitsubish
i Motors dealer.
In such situations, a malfunctioning of thesystem may be preventing the monitoring ofthe tire pressure. For safety reasons, whenthe warning light appears while driving,avoid sudden braking, sharp turning andhigh-speed driving.
NOTE
In addition, the warni
ng display is displayed
on the information screen in the multi-infor-mation display.
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Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list (multi information display - Type 1)
Features and controls 5-181
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Indicator light, warning light, and information
screen display list (multi information display -
Type 1) Indicator and warning light list 1- Position indicator
 P.5-202
2- Front fog light indicator (if so
equipped)
 P.5-202
3- Turn signal indicators/hazard warning
lights
 P.5-202
4- High beam indicator
 P.5-202
5- Charging system warning light
 P.5-204
6- Blind Spot Warning (BSW) indicator
light (if so equipped)
 P.5-126
7- Automatic high beam system indicator
(if so equipped)
 P.5-211
8- LED headlight warning light (if so
equipped)
 P.5-210
9- Active stability control (ASC) indicator
 P.5-101
10- Active stability
control (ASC) OFF
indicator
 P.5-101
11- Anti-lock braking
system warning light
 P.5-98
12- Supplemental Restra
int System (SRS)
warning light
 P. 4 - 4 1
13- Engine malfuncti
on indicator (“SER-
VICE ENGINE SOON” or “Checkengine light”)
 P.5-204
14- Electric parking
brake warning light
(yellow) (if so equipped)
 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 driver's door is open when the operation mode is in any mode other than OFF.
Put the operation mode in OFF.Refer to “Operation mode
ON reminder system” on
page 5-36.
An attempt was made to lock all the doors and the liftgate when the operati
on mode is in any mode
other than OFF.
Put the operation mode in OFF.Refer to “Operation mode
OFF reminder system” on
page 5-20.
There is a fault in the steering wheel lock.
Park your vehicle 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.
There is a fault in the electrical system.
Park your vehicle 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.
The engine is overheated.
Park the vehicle in a safe place and take corrective measures.Refer to “Engine overh
eating” on page 8-4.
The automatic transaxle or CVT fluid temperature is increased.
Park the vehicle in a safe place and take corrective measures.Refer to “Automatic tr
ansaxle” on page 5-68.
Refer to “Continuously variable transmission (CVT)” on page 5-75.
Screen
Cause
Do this (Reference)
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Indicators5-202 Features and controls
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The arrows will flash in time with the corre-sponding exterior turn signals when the turnsignal lever is used.Both arrows will flash
when the hazard warn-
ing flasher swit
ch is pressed.
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A blue light comes on when the headlightsare on high beam.
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This indicator comes on while the front foglights are on.
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This indicator light illuminates while theparking lights are on.
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This indicator comes on in blue while thecoolant temperature is low.
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This function displays
how fuel-efficiently
you are driving under different driving condi-tions.The ECO drive assist di
splay will change as
follows if you do fuel-efficient driving usingthe accelerator in a way well matched withthe vehicle speed.
24- Engine malfuncti
on indicator (“SER-
VICE ENGINE SOON” or “Checkengine light”)
 P. 5-204
25- Seat belt remi
nder/warning light
 P. 4-23
26- Tire pressure moni
toring system warn-
ing light
 P. 5-138
27- Brake warning light (red)
 P. 5-203
28- Multi information display
 P. 5-173
Indicators Turn signal indicators/Hazard warning lights
NOTE
If the indicator flashes faster than usual or ifthe indicator stays on wi
thout flashing, check
for a malfunctioning turn signal light bulb orturn signal connection.
High beam indicator Front fog light indicator
(if so
equipped)Position indicator Low coolant temperature indi-cator - blue (Vehicle equipped with the multi information dis-play - Type 2)
NOTE
When the indicator go
es out, this should be
used as a rough indication of when the heat-ing starts working.
ECO Drive Assist (Vehicle equipped with the multi infor-mation display - Type 2)
ECO drive levelLow High
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