2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER battery

Inside liftgate release5-46 Features and controls
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The inside liftgate release is designed to pro-vide a way to open the liftgate if the battery isdead or disconnected.The liftgate release lever (see illustration) ismounted on the liftgate.
You and your family should familiarize your-selves with the location and operation of theliftgate release lever.1. Open the lid (A) inside of the liftgate.2. Move the lever (B) to open the liftgate.
3. Push out on the liftgate to open it.
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The theft-alarm system is designed to provideprotection from unauthorized entry into thevehicle. This system
is operated in three
stages: the first is the “armed” stage, the sec-ond is the “alarm” stage, and third is the “dis-armed” stage. If triggered, the systemprovides both audible and visual alarm sig-nals.
NOTE
The power liftgate easy closer operates evenwhen the power liftgate main switch is OFF.Repeated continuous ope
ration of the handle
could activate the prot
ection circui
t and tem-
porarily prevent the
power liftgate easy
closer from operating.If this occurs, wait
about 1 minute before
operating the power liftgate easy closeragain.
Inside liftgate release
To open
CAUTIONAlways keep the release lever lid on the lift-gate closed when driving so that your lug-gage cannot acci
dentally bump the lever and
open the liftgate.
Theft-alarm system Liftgate Power liftgate
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Theft-alarm system5-48 Features and controls
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When the alarm is activated:1. The headlights blink on and off for 3 min-utes.After 3 minutes the headlights automati-cally shut off.2. The horn will sound intermittently for 3minutes.
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The alarm can be deacti
vated in the following
ways.By using the keyless entry system or theF.A.S.T.-key operation to lock or unlockthe doors and liftgate.Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” posi-tion or put the operation mode in ON.
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The system will be disarmed if the followingoperation is performed.Except for vehicles equipped with theF.A.S.T.-key, if the ignition switch isturned to the “ON” position.For vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, if the operation mode is put in ON.All doors and the lift
gate are unlocked by
using the keyless entry system or theF.A.S.T.-key operation.
Type of alarm
NOTE
The alarm will continue
to operate for 3 min-
utes. At the end of that
period, the alarm will
automatically shut off
to save battery power.
The system will then be rearmed until theproper disarming step is taken.The alarm will resu
me if unauthorized
actions are taken again, even if the alarm hasstopped.Horn sounds!Headlights blink on and off!
Alarm deactivation Disarmed stage
NOTE
If the UNLOCK button on the remote controltransmitter, or the driver’s or front passen-ger’s door lock/unlock switch is pressedwhen all doors and the li
ftgate are closed and
no door is opened with
in approximately 30
seconds, re-arming will
automatically occur.
The amount of time after unlocking until thevehicle relocks automatically can beadjusted. See an authorized MitsubishiMotors dealer for details.On a vehicle equipped with the SmartphoneLink Display Audio, the functions can beadjusted on the screen. For details, refer to aseparate owner’s manual.Once the system has been disarmed, it can-not be rearmed except
by repeating the arm-
ing procedure.Disarm...by using the keyless entry system or F.A.S.T.-key operation
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Power window control
Features and controls 5-49
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Use the following procedure to test the sys-tem:1. Lower the driver’s window.2. Arm the system as explained in “Armedstage”.comes on and flashe
s for approximately
20 seconds.4. Wait a few seconds and then unlock thedriver’s side door by using the inside doorlock knob. Open the door.5. Make sure that the horn sounds intermit-tently and the headlights blink when adoor is opened.6. Disarm the system by unlocking all doorsand the liftgate by using the keyless entrysystem or the F.A.S.T.-key operation.
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Testing the theft-alarm system
Power window control 1- Open (down)2- Close (up)
NOTE
Never try to operate the main switch andsub-switch in different
directions at the same
time. This will free
ze the window in posi-
tion.Operating the power windows repeatedlywith the engine stoppe
d will run down the
battery. Use the window
switches only while
the engine is running.WA R N I N GBefore operating the power windows,make sure that nothing can be trapped(head, hands, fingers, etc.) in the window.
Never leave the vehicle without carryingthe key.Never leave children
or unreliable adults
unattended inside the vehicle.WA R N I N G
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Sunroof (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-51
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If a hand or head is trapped, for safety thedoor window is automati
cally lowered a little.
After the obstruction is removed, pull up theswitch again to close the door window.
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Wind buffeting can be described as the per-ception of pressure on the ears or a boomingor rumbling sound. Your vehicle may exhibitwind buffeting when driving with one or bothrear door windows down or partially opened.This is a normal occurrence that can be mini-mized. If the buffeting
occurs with the rear
door windows open, open the front door win-dows as well as the rear door windows tominimize the condition.
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The sunroof can be ope
ned and closed with
the ignition switch or the operation mode inON.
WA R N I N GBefore driving with a child in the vehicle,be sure to lock the window switch to makeit inoperative. Children tampering withthe switch could easily trap their hands orheads in the window.
Safety mechanism (Driver’s door window only)
WA R N I N GIf the battery terminals are disconnectedor the fuse for electric window is replaced,the safety mechanism will be cancelled.If a hand or head got
trapped, a serious
injury could result.CAUTIONThe safety mechanism is deactivated justbefore the door window closes. This allowsthe door window to close completely. There-fore be especially care
ful that fingers are not
trapped in the door window opening.
The safety mechanism is deactivated whilethe switch is pulled up.
Therefore be espe-
cially careful that fi
ngers are not trapped in
the door window opening.Do not deliberately trap your hands or headin order to activate the safety mechanism.Your hand or head coul
d be trapped and per-
sonal injury could result.NOTE
The safety mechanism can be activated if thedriving conditions or
other circumstances
cause the door window to be subjected to aphysical shock similar to that caused bytrapped hand or head.If the battery terminals are disconnected orthe fuse for power window is replaced, thesafety mechanism will
be cancelled and the
door window will not automaticallyopen/close completely.If the window is open,
repeatedly raise the
driver’s door window switch until the win-dow has been fully closed.Following this, release the switch, raise theswitch once again and hold it in this condi-tion for at least 1 second, then release it. Youshould now be able to operate the driver’sdoor window in the normal function.CAUTION
What to do if you hear wind buffeting when driving Sunroof
(if so equipped)
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Parking brake
Features and controls 5-53
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The sunshade can be opened or closed manu-ally while the sunroof is closed.
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To park the vehicle, fi
rst bring it to a com-
plete stop, firmly apply the parking brake,and then move the selector lever to the “P”Make sure the brake warning light (red) isilluminated.
Sunshade

CAUTIONDo not attempt to close the sunshade whenthe sunroof is opened.Be careful that hands are not trapped whenclosing the sunshade.WA R N I N GDo not stick your head
, hands or anything
else in the su
nroof opening.
Before operating the sunroof, make surethat nothing can be trapped (head, hands,fingers, etc.).Never leave a child unr
eliable adults unat-
tended inside the vehicle.
NOTE
When leaving the vehicle unattended, besure to close the sunroof and carry the key.Do not try to operate the sunroof if it is fro-zen closed (after snowfall or during extremecold).Do not sit on or plac
e heavy luggage on the
sunroof or roof opening edge.Do not apply any forc
e that may cause dam-
age to the sunroof.Release the switch when the sunroof hasreached a completely open or completelyclosed position.If the sunroof does not operate when the sun-roof switch is operated, release the switchand check whether something is trapped bythe sunroof. If nothing is trapped, have thesunroof checked at an authorized MitsubishiMotors dealer.Be careful when tilting up the sunroof if a skicarrier or a roof carrie
r is installed. Depend-
ing on the model of ski carrier or roof carrier,the sunroof may contact
the carrier when the
sunroof is tilted up.Be sure to close the sunroof completelywhen washing the vehicle or when leavingthe vehicle.Do not put any wax on the weatherstrip(black rubber) around the sunroof opening. Ifit is waxed, the weat
herstrip cannot maintain
a weatherproof seal with the sunroof.After washing the vehicle or after rain besure to wipe off any water that is on the sun-roof before operating it.
Operating the sunroof repeatedly with theengine turned off will run down the battery.Operate the sunroof only while the engine isrunning.
Parking brake
NOTE
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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
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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
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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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