2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER towing

Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (with Lane Change Assist) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-129
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When the BSW indicator light in the instru-ment cluster is on, if a vehicle is approachingyour vehicle in the dete
ction area, the Blind
Spot Warning light in the outside rearviewmirror illuminates.If the turn signal lever is operated to the sidewhere the Blind Spot Warning light is illumi-nated, the Blind Spot Warning light will blinkand the system will beep three times to alertthe driver.
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If a problem occurs with the system, a visualwarning specific to the type of the problem isgiven together with an audible alarm.The warnings are combined with the RearCross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system.
NOTE
When the operation mode is set to OFF, theselected condition just
before setting to OFF
is retained.The BSW operates when all of the followingconditions are met.• The operation mode is put in ON.• The selector lever is
in positions other than
“P” (PARK) and “R” (REVERSE).• The speed of your vehi
cle is approximately
6 mph (10km/h) or higher.
When the sensor detects an approaching vehicle

NOTE
The Blind Spot Warni
ng light in the outside
rearview mirror may come
on or blink in the
following conditions.• When driving very near the guardrail or theconcrete wall.
• When driving on the entrance and outlet ofthe tunnel or very near
the wall or near the
evacuation area inside the tunnel.• When turning a intersection in a town area.• Under adverse
weather condi
tions (rain,
snow, sand storms etc.).• When the your vehicle
drives with blowing
up the water, snow or sand etc. on the road.• When driving near a curb, pot hole andtramline.
Set the BSW to OFF when towing.The Blind Spot Warning light in the outsiderearview mirror may
not look due to strong
direct sunlight or th
e glare from the head-
lamps of vehicles
behind you during night
driving.
System problem warning

NOTE
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Combination headlights and dimmer switch
Features and controls 5-213
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The sensitivity of the sensor can be temporar-ily lowering in the following ways.1. Park your vehicle in
a safe place and the
ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” or“LOCK” position or the operation modeis put in OFF.2. Press the automatic high beam systemswitch more than 15 times within 5 sec-onds after operation mode is turned on.
• A vehicle in front
or oncoming vehicle is
hindered by any object such as continuousbends, elevated median
/island, traffic signs,
roadside trees.• Your vehicle passes
an oncoming vehicle
suddenly on a bend with poor visibility.• Another vehicle crosse
s ahead of your vehi-
cle.
The headlights may remain at low beam (orbe switched from high beam to low beam)when a reflective object (e.g. street light,traffic signal, notic
eboard and signboard)
reflects light. Any of the following
factors may influence
the headlight beam switching timing:• How brightly the exteri
or lights of a vehicle
in front or oncoming
vehicle il
luminate.
• Movement or direction of a vehicle in frontor oncoming vehicle.• Only right or left exte
rior light of a vehicle
in front or oncoming
vehicle is illuminat-
ing.• A vehicle in front or
oncoming vehicle is a
motorcycle.• Road conditions (gradient, bends and roadsurface).• The number of occupants and luggage load.The automatic high beam system recognisesenvironmental conditi
ons by sensing a light
source ahead of your vehicle. Therefore, youmay feel like someth
ing is not quite right
when the headlight beams are switched auto-matically.NOTE
The system may not de
tect a light vehicle
such as a bicycle.The system may not detect an ambientbrightness precisely. Th
is causes the traffic
to be dazzled by high beam or the low beamto be maintained. In such cases, you shouldswitch the headlight beams manually.• In bad weather (heavy rain, fog, snow orsandstorm).• The windshield is
dirty or fogged up.
• The windshield is cracked or broken.• The sensor is deformed or dirty.• A light, which is similar to the headlights ortail lights, is shin
ing around your vehicle.
• A vehicle in front
or oncoming vehicle is
driven without lights,
the exterior lights are
dirty or discoloured, or the direction of theheadlight beams is adjusted improperly. • It becomes dark and bright suddenly andcontinuously around your vehicle.• Your vehicle is driv
en on uneven surfaces.
• Your vehicle is driven on a winding road.• A reflective object su
ch as a noticeboard or
a mirror reflects a light ahead of your vehi-cle.• When lights of the vehi
cle in front or head-
lights of an oncoming ve
hicle blend into the
other lights.• The rear end of a vehicle in front (such as acontainer truck) re
flect a strong light.
• Your vehicle's headligh
t is broken or dirty.
NOTE
• Your vehicle is inclined
due to a flat tire or
towing.• The warning display appears.(Refer to “System problem warning” onpage 5-214.)good usage conditions: • Do not attempt to disassemble the sensor.• Do not affix a sticke
r or label on the wind-
shield near the sensor.• Avoid overload.• Do not modify your vehicle.• When the windshield is
replaced, use the
Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts.
To adjust the sensitivity of the sensor
NOTE
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Floor mat ..........................................................................................6-3Vehicle preparation before driving ..................................................6-4Safe driving techniques ....................................................................6-4Driving during cold weather ............................................................6-5Braking ............................................................................................6-5Parking .............................................................................................6-6Loading information ........................................................................6-6Cargo loads ....................................................................................6-10Trailer towing ................................................................................ 6-11
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Loading information6-8 Driving safety
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placard also tells you the size and recom-mended inflation pressure for the originalequipment tires on your vehicle. For moreinformation, refer to “Tires” on page 9-15.Ty p e 1Ty p e 2
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1.Locate the statement “The com-bined weight of occupants andcargo should never exceed XXXkg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’splacard.2.Determine the combined weightof the driver and passengers thatwill be riding in your vehicle.3.Subtract the combined weight ofthe driver and passengers fromXXX kg or XXX lbs.4.The resulting figure equals theavailable amount of cargo andluggage load capacity. For exam-ple, if the “XXX” amount equals1400 lbs. and there will be five150 lbs. passengers in your vehi-cle, the amount of available cargoand luggage load
capacity is 650
lbs. (1400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650lbs.)
5.Determine the combined weightof luggage and cargo being loadedon the vehicle. That weight maynot safely exceed the availablecargo and luggage load capacitycalculated in Step 4.6.If your vehicle will be towing atrailer, load from your trailer willbe transferred to your vehicle.Consult this manual to determinehow this reduces the availablecargo and luggage load capacityof your vehicle.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
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NOTE
The following table shows examples on how to
calculate tota
l load, cargo/luggage and towing capa
cities of your vehicle with var
ying seating configura-
tions and number and size of occ
upants. This table is for illu
stration purposes only and may not
be accurate for the seating an
d load carry capacity of your
vehicle.For the following example the combined weight of oc
cupants and cargo should ne
ver exceed 865 lbs (392 kg).
Under a maximum loaded vehicle c
ondition, gross axle weight ratings (GAWR’s) for
the front and rear axles must not be exceeded.
For further information
on GAWR’s, vehicle loading and tr
ailer towing, see the “Specifica
tions” section of this manual.
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Trailer towing
Driving safety 6-11
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When installing the roof carrier, use the pro-vided brackets.The brackets are located under each cover.1. Slide each cover (A) toward the front ofthe vehicle.2. Lift the front edge of the cover (A).
Install the covers by performing the removalstep in reverse.
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Towing a trailer will adversely affect yourvehicle’s handling, performance, braking,durability and driving economy (fuel con-sumption, etc.).If you do tow a trailer
with this vehicle, be
sure to use proper e
quipment and cautious
steering and braking for safe driving.
Before driving and after traveling a short dis-tance, always check the load to make sure itis securely fastened to the roof carrier.Stop the vehicle periodi
cally and check that
the load remains secure. If the load is notsecure, it could fall from the vehicle anddamage your vehicle,
another vehicle or cre-
ate a road hazard.NOTE
To prevent wind noise or reduction in gasmileage, remove the roof carrier when not inuse.Before using an automatic car wash, checkwith the attendant to determine if the roofcarrier should be removed.
Roof carrier mounting bracket cover
(if so equipped)
To remove the covers

CAUTION
*: Front of the vehicleTo install the covers

Section
Trailer towing
CAUTIONDo not lose control of your vehicle whentowing a trailer.• Always use proper equipment.• Always drive carefullyDamage to your vehicle caused by improperequipment or driving is not covered by yourwarranty.
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Trailer towing6-12 Driving safety
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Never exceed the vehicle capacity weight,maximum trailer weight (A), maximumtongue weight (B) and Gross Axle WeightRating (GAWR).The vehicle capacity weight is printed on thetire and loading inform
ation placard as “com-
bined weight of oc
cupants and cargo”.
The weight includes the weight of all occu-pants and the total weight it can carry.For more information, refer to “Tire and load-ing information plac
ard” on page 6-7.
Recommendations for to
wing up to this limit
are as follows.
The tongue weight of a
ny trailer is important
because it affects the ve
hicle capacity weight.
The vehicle capacity weight includes anycargo you may carry, a
nd the people who will
be riding in the vehi
cle. If you will tow a
trailer, you must include the tongue weight ofthe trailer in your calculation of the vehiclecapacity weight. For more informationregarding vehicle capa
city weight, refer to
“Tire and loading information placard” onpage 6-7.Do not exceed the maximum tongue weightfor your vehicle.After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh thetrailer and then the to
ngue, separately, to see
if the weights are proper.Keep the trailer tongue load at 10% of theloaded trailer weight fo
r dead weight hitches.
Weight limits Vehicle capacity weight
Maximum trailer weight
Models
Maximum trailer weight
2.4 liter models
With brake 1,500 lbs. (680
kg)
Without brake 1,250 lbs.
(567 kg)
3.0 liter models
With brake 3,500 lbs.
(1,588 kg)
Without brake 1,400 lbs.
(635 kg)
Tongue weight
Models
Maximum tongue weight
2.4 liter models
With brake 150 lbs. (68
kg)
Without brake 125 lbs. (57
kg)
3.0 liter models
With brake 350 lbs. (159
kg)
Without brake 140 lbs. (64
kg)
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Driving safety 6-13
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Tongue loads can be adjusted by proper dis-tribution of the load in the trailer. This can bechecked by separately
weighing the loaded
trailer and then the tongue.The GAWRs are printed on the certificationlabel which is riveted on the door sill on thedriver’s side.Refer to “Vehicle labeling” on page 11-2.Choose a proper hitch and ball, and makesure it is installed at a height that is compati-ble with the trailer.Use a good equalizing hitch which uniformlydistributes the trailer tongue load throughoutthe frame.
A safety chain must al
ways be used between
the towing vehicle and the trailer. Leave suf-ficient slack in the chain for turns. The chainshould cross under the trailer tongue to pre-vent the tongue from dropping to the groundin case it becomes damaged or separated.For correct safety chai
n procedures, consult
your authorized Mitsub
ishi Motors dealer.
Your vehicle will need service more oftenwhen you’re towing a trailer. Refer to “WAR-RANTY AND MAINTENANCE MAN-UAL”. Especially important in traileroperation are automatic transaxle fluid,engine oil, rear axle
oil, belt, c
ooling system
and brake system. Each
of these is covered in
this manual.For details, please refer to the “Vehicle careand maintenance” section.Check periodically to see that all hitch nutsand bolts are tight.Mitsubishi Motors recommends that anytrailer having a total we
ight of 1,250 lbs (567
kg) or more (2400 models), 1,400 lbs (635kg) or more (3000 mode
ls) be equipped with
its own electric or surge-type brakes.If you choose electric br
akes, be sure they are
electrically actuated. Do not attempt to tapinto your vehicle’s hydraulic system. No mat-ter how successful it
may seem, any attempt
to attach trailer brakes to your vehicle’shydraulic system will lower braking effec-tiveness and create a potential hazard.
Gross axle weight rating (GAWR) Trailer hitches
WA R N I N GIf you make any holes in the body of yourvehicle for installing
a trailer hitch, be
sure to seal the holes later when youremove the hitch. If
you don’t seal them,
deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from yourexhaust can enter your vehicle. Refer to“Exhaust system” on page 9-24.
NOTE
Mitsubishi Motors recommends that swaycontrol be used whenever you are towing, toimprove towing stability.For further informati
on, please contact your
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Safety chains
CAUTIONNever tow a trailer wi
thout using a safety
chain securely attached to both the trailerand the vehicle. If the
coupling unit or hitch
ball experiences a probl
em, the trailer may
separate from
your vehicle.
Maintenance when trailer tow-ing Trailer brakes
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