2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER stop start

Power liftgate (if so equipped)5-44 Features and controls
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After the power liftgate has opened automati-cally, if it is detected that the power liftgate isdropping due to factors such as accumulatedsnow, the power liftgate will close automati-cally.A warning buzzer w
ill sound continuously
while the drop prevention mechanism is oper-ating.
If the engine is starte
d while the power lift-
gate is operating, the power liftgate mayintermittently move or stop moving to pre-vent the power liftgate
from moving abruptly.
Approximately 10 seconds after the powerliftgate has fully closed
or opened, power lift-
gate operation will again resume.
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When the power liftgate main switch is off,the power liftgate can be manually openedand closed.After unlocking the power
liftgate, push the
power liftgate open
switch (A) and pull up
the power liftgate.
WA R N I N GThe auto reverse mech
anism will not oper-
ate just before the power liftgate becomesfully closed. Therefore, be careful not totrap a hand, part of your body or anobject at this time.When the power liftgate is closed manu-ally, the auto reverse mechanism will notoperate. If the auto reverse mechanism has beenrepeatedly activated
, the power liftgate
may stop and then, de
pending on its posi-
tion, may abruptly open
or close. Once the
power liftgate is completely closed oropen, automatic operation will beresumed.
CAUTIONDo not damage the auto reverse sensor, whenloading or unloading luggage. If the sensor isdamaged, the power lift
gate will not close
automatically.
Drop prevention mechanism

NOTE
If snow has accumula
ted on the power lift-
gate, remove it befo
re operating the power
liftgate.Do not install any accessory other than Mit-subishi Motors Genui
ne parts on the power
liftgate. The drop prevention mechanismmay be activated due to
the weight of the
accessory.The drop prevention mechanism could beactivated if you attempt to close the liftgatemanually immediately af
ter the power lift-
gate has been comple
tely opened automati-
cally.
Sudden operation prevention mechanism

CAUTIONThe auto reverse will not operate while thesudden operation preven
tion mechanism is
activated.
Manual operation

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Parking brake
Features and controls 5-55
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When the parking brake is applied, the brakewarning light (red) in
the instrument cluster
and the indicator light (A) on the Electricparking brake switch will come on.When parking on a hill, set the parking brake,and turn the front wheels toward the curb on adownhill, or away from
the curb on an uphill.
NOTE
You may hear an operation noise from thevehicle body when operating the Electricparking brake. This do
es not indicate a mal-
function and the Elec
tric parking brake is
operating normally.When the battery is weak or dead, the Elec-tric parking brake cannot be applied orreleased. Refer to “Jum
p-starting the engine”
on page 8-2.You may feel the brake pedal moving whenoperating the Electr
ic parking brake.
This does not indi
cate a malfunction.
To apply

1. Stop the vehicle completely.2. Pull up the Electric parking brake switch
while depressing the brake pedal.
CAUTIONWhile the vehicle is in motion, do not applythe Electric parking
brake. Doing so may
cause overheating and/or
premature wear of
brake parts, reducing brake performance. NOTE
If the Electric parking
brake must be applied
in an emergency situa
tion, pull and hold the
Electric parking brake
switch to apply the
Electric parking brake. At that time, the fol-lowing warning display
will appear in the
multi-information disp
lay and a buzzer will
sound, however you should continue to pulland hold the Electric
parking brake switch.
When parking on stee
p grades, pull up the
Electric parking brak
e switch twice (once
more after the operati
on is completed once).
The maximum effect of the parking brakewill be obtained.If the parking brake does not hold the vehiclestationary after the f
oot brake is released,
contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer or a repair fa
cility of your choice.
When the operation mode is other than ON,if the Electric parking brake is applied, theElectric parking brake
indicator light comes
on for a while.If the Electric parking brake switch is repeat-edly operated in a short time, the followingwarning display will appear in the multi-information display and the Electric parkingbrake will temporarily stop working. In suchcase, wait for approxima
tely 1 minute until
the warning display di
sappears, and operate
the Electric parking
brake switch again.
The brake warning light (red) and the indica-tor light on the Electric
parking brake switch
may blink. This does no
t indicate a malfunc-
tion, the lights go off when/if the Electricparking brake is released.NOTE
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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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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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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-77
5
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 pe
dal 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.
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When the ignition switch is turned to the“ON” position or the ope
ration mode is put in
ON, the selector leve
r position is shown on
the multi-information display.
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If the ambient temperature is low, the selectorlever position display on the multi informa-tion display may blink when the selectorlever is placed in the “D” (DRIVE), “Ds”ately after the engine has been started. Thisindicates that the tran
smission requires warm-
ing up. While the display is blinking, thevehicle will not move,
because the transmis-
sion keeps disengaging until the warm up iscompleted even if the selector lever is placedin the “D”, “Ds”, “L” or “R” position.When the selector le
ver position display is
blinking, perform th
e following procedure:
1. Depress the brake pedal with your rightfoot and place the se
lector lever in the
“N” (NEUTRAL) position for severalseconds.2. Keep depressing the brake pedal and thenplace the selector lever in the “D”SPORTY DRIVING), “L” (LOW) or “R”(REVERSE) position. If the selector leverposition display stops
blinking, the warm
up is completed and the transmission willfunction normally.3. If the display is still
blinking, repeat steps
1 and 2 above.
Selector lever position display

When the selector lever position display blinks

WA R N I N GTo avoid unintended
vehicle movement,
keep brake pedal applied with your rightfoot and do not depress the acceleratorpedal, while the selector lever position dis-play is blinking.Type 1 Type 2
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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-79
5
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This position locks the transmission to pre-vent the vehicle from m
oving. 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 transmission is disen-gaged. It is the same
as the neutral position on
a manual transaxle and should be used whenthe vehicle is not m
oving for an extended
length of time during driving, such as in atraffic jam.
This position is used fo
r most city and high-
way driving. The transmission will automati-cally and continuously ch
ange its gear ratio
depending on road and driving conditions.Use when engine braking is needed, or forhigh-power sport drive.
After a while, confirm that the warningdisplay is no longer show
ing. It is safe to
continue driving if the display is no longershowing. If the warning display remains,contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer or a repair facility of your choiceimmediately.[When warning di
splay is showing]
It may be that ther
e is something unusual
happening in the CVT, causing a safetydevice to activate
. Have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized MitsubishiMotors dealer or a repair facility of yourchoice immediately.
Selector lever positions

“P” PARK

“R” REVERSE

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

WA R N I N GNever move the selector lever to the “N”you could accidentally slip it into the “P”damaging the transmission.To prevent the vehicle from rolling whenstopped on a slope,
the engine should be
started in the “P” (PARK) position, not in“N” (NEUTRAL) position.
To prevent rolling, always keep your footon the brake pedal when the vehicle is in“N” (NEUTRAL) positi
on, or when shift-
ing into or out of

Electronically controlled 4W
D system (if so equipped)
5-84 Features and controls
5
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Normally the indicator illuminates when theoperation mode put in ON, and then the drivemode is displayed a few seconds after theengine is started.The status of each drive mode display is asfollows.On vehicles with color liquid crystal displaymeter, the drive mode is displayed as an inter-rupt display on the information screen in themulti information display when the drivemode is switched.
After a few seconds, the information screenreturns from the drive mode display to theprevious screen.
NOTE
The drive mode can be
switched while driv-
ing or stopped.
Drive mode indicator

Drive Mode
Drive mode indicatorcolor liquid crystal dis-play meter
mono-color liquid crys-tal display meter
4WD ECO 4WD ECO 4WD-E4WD AUTO 4WD AUTO —
Drive mode
Display
4WD ECO4WD AUTO4WD LOCK
CAUTIONIf the selected drive mode indicator beginsblinking, the drive m
ode will automatically
switch to protect the drive-system compo-nents. A warning will
also be displayed in
the information screen in the multi informa-tion display.Warning display (color liquid crystal dis-play)Reduce speed and, if the indicator stopsblinking, you may resume normal driving.For vehicles equipped
with mono-color liq-
uid crystal display mete
r, drive mode indica-
tor (“4WD-E”, “LOC
K”) is blinking
alternately
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4-wheel drive operation
Features and controls 5-89
5
When turning a sharp corner in “4WDLOCK” (Electronically
controlled 4WD) or
“LOCK” (S-AWC) position at low speed, a
slight difference in
steering may be experi-
enced similar to feeling as if the brakes wereapplied. This is called tight corner brakingand results from each of the four tires being ata different distance from the corner. The phe-nomenon is typical of 4-wheel drive vehicles.If this occurs, either straighten out the steer-ing wheel or change to another mode.Set the drive mode-selector to “4WDAUTO”, “4WD LOCK” (Electronically con-trolled 4WD) or “SNOW” (S-AWC) in accor-dance with the road conditions, and thengradually depress the ac
celerator pedal for a
smooth start.
WA R N I N GDo not over-rely on th
e 4-wheel drive vehi-
cles. Even 4-wheel drive vehicles have lim-its to the system and ability to maintaincontrol and traction.
Reckless driving may
lead to accidents. Always drive carefully,taking account of the road conditions.Improperly operating
this vehicle on or
off-pavement can cause an accident orrollover in which you
and your passengers
could be seriously
injured or killed.
• Follow all instructions and guidelines inthe owner’s manual.• Keep your speed low and do not drivefaster than conditions.NOTE
Driving on rough roads can be hard on avehicle. Before you le
ave the pavement, be
sure all scheduled ma
intenance and service
has been done, and that
you have inspected
your vehicle. Pay spec
ial attention to the
condition of the ti
res, and check the tire pres-
sures.Mitsubishi Motors is not responsible to theoperator for any damage or injury caused orliability incurred by improper and negligentoperation of a vehicl
e. All techniques of
vehicle operation depend on the skill andexperience of the opera
tor and other partici-
pating parties. Any de
viation from the rec-
ommended operating instru
ctions above is at
their own risk.
Note that the stopping distance required ofthe 4-wheel drive vehicl
e differs very little
from that of the front-wheel drive vehicle.When driving on a snow-covered road or aslippery, muddy surface,
make sure that you
keep a sufficient dist
ance between your vehi-
cle and the one ahead of you.The driving posture should be more upright;adjust the seat to a good position for easysteering and pedal operati
on. Be sure to wear
the seat belt.After driving on rough roads, check eachpart of the vehicle and wash it thoroughlywith water. Refer to the “Inspection andmaintenance following rough road opera-tion” section and “Vehic
le care and Mainte-
nance” sections.CAUTIONSetting the drive mode-selector to “4WDLOCK” (Electronically
controlled 4WD) or
“LOCK” (S-AWC) position to drive on drypaved road will increa
se fuel consumption,
with possible noise generation.
Turning sharp corners
NOTE
On snowy or icy roads
NOTE
The use of snow tires is recommended.Maintain a safe distan
ce between
vehicles,
avoid sudden braking, and use engine brak-ing (downshifting).CAUTIONAvoid sudden braking,
sudden acceleration
and sharp turning. Sk
idding occurs and con-
trol of the vehicle could be lost.
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