2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER tow

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Electric parking brake warning light
(yellow) (if so equipped)
If the warning light comes on during driving,
there is the possibility that the parking
brake cannot be operated or released. Immedi
ately stop the vehicle
in a safe place,
and contact an authorized Mi
tsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice for assistance.
P. 5-203
Selector lever position indicator in the instrument cluster bl
inks rapidly (once
per second)
(Vehicles equipped with mono-color
liquid crystal display)
Park your vehicle in a safe place.Idle the engine until the selector
lever position indica
tor stops blinking.
If the indicator continues bl
inking, contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility of
your choice immediately.
P. 5-70,5-78
or
Engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or
“Check engine light”)
Although your vehicle will usually be dr
ivable and not need towing, have the
engine system checked at an authorized Mi
tsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility
of your choice as soon as possible. If the
vehicle is not drivab
le, contact emergency
roadside assistance at 1-888-648-7820 (for
vehicles sold in U.S.A.) or 1-888-576-
4878 (for vehicles sold in Canada), an aut
horized Mitsubishi Moto
rs dealer, or local
towing company for assistance.
P. 5-204
Warning lights
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If your vehicle becomes stuck in sand, mud or snow
1. Slowly press down on the accelerator pedal to
get your vehicle moving again. For an all-
wheel drive vehicle, set the drive mode-sel
ector to the “4WD AUTO” or “4WD LOCK”
position (Electronically cont
rolled 4WD), “SNOW” or “L
then slowly press down on the accelera
tor pedal to get your vehicle moving.
2. If there is nothing to stop your tires from sli
pping, rock your vehicle out of the stuck posi-
tion.
P. 8-15
WA R N I N GWhen attempting to rock your vehi
cle out of a stuck position, be su
re that no one is near the ve
hicle. The rocking motion may c
ause the vehicle to
suddenly lurch forward or backward, possibly injuring bystanders.Avoid revving the engine or spinning the wh
eels. Prolonged efforts to free a stuck ve
hicle may result in
overheating and transa
xle failure.
If the vehicle remains stuck after
several rocking attempts
, have a towing service pull the vehicle out.
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The brakes are not functioning properly after crossing a puddle or stream.
Dry out the brakes by driving slowly
while lightly pressing the brake pedal.
P. 5-90,6-5
The automatic transaxle makes no gear change when accelerat-ing. The initial movement of the vehicle is slow when the vehicle starts moving.(for vehicles with automatic transaxle)
There may be a problem in the automatic transaxle.Have the system inspected by your
authorized Mitsubishi Motors de
aler or a repair facility of
your choice.
P. 5-74
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Front seats
Seat and restraint systems 4-5
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Pull the seat adjusting lever up and slide theseat forward or backward to the desired posi-tion. Release the adjusting lever to lock theseat in place.
Operate the switch forward or backward tomove the seat to the de
sired position. Release
the switch to lock the seat in place.
When sliding or reclin
ing the seat rearward,
pay careful attention
to the second row seat
passengers.When adjusting the front seat while the sec-ond row seat is folded, be careful not toapply strong force to the flipped second rowseat cushion.Doing so could cause da
mage to the cover of
the front seat and the
fitting of the second
row seat cushion.CAUTION
To adjust the seat forward or backward Manual seat adjustment
WA R N I N GTo make sure that the seat is securelylocked, try to move
it forward or back-
ward without using
the adjusting lever.
Power seat adjustment 1- Forward (toward the front of the vehicle)2- Backward (toward the rear of the vehi-
cle)NOTE
To prevent the battery from completely dis-charging, operate the
power seat with the
engine running.
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Making a flat seat4-16 Seat and restraint systems
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1. Remove the head restraints from the thirdrow seats. (Refer to “Head restraints” onpage 4-11.)2. Pull up the strap (A), then fold the seat-back forward.3. Stow the removed head restraints in theluggage floor box with their front facesfacing downward.
1. Pull the strap (A), then raise the seatbackuntil it locks securely into place.Push lightly on the seatback to confirmthat it has actually been secured.2. Install the head restraints.
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The entire interior of the vehicle may be usedfor sleeping accommoda
tions by removing
the head restraints and fully reclining all theseats when the vehicle is stopped.
Folding the third row seats (Seating 7 passengers) To f o l d
To r e t u r n
Making a flat seat
WA R N I N GNever drive with passengers or cargo onthe flat seat. This is extremely dangerousand can cause severe or fatal injury ordeath in an accident
or if heavy braking is
required.CAUTIONAdjust the seats only when the vehicle isstopped in a safe place.Seat should be adjusted only by adults toavoid accidents.When sliding the seat
s, be careful not to
catch your hand or leg.Do not walk around on top of the seats afterthey have been laid flat because the footingis uneven. It is safest to move about on yourhands and knees.To ensure the seats are locked securely,attempt to move them back and forth.Do not jump on or drop heavy objects on theseatbacks.
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Seat belt use during pregnancy
Seat and restraint systems 4-25
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Put the seat belt webbing in the back slot (A)on the clip and insert the metal plate of thelatch plate into the front slot (B) as shown inthe illustration.
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If your seat belt is not long enough, evenwhen fully extended,
a seat belt extender
must be obtained. The extender may be usedfor either of the front seats.
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Seat belts work for everyone, including preg-nant women. Like a
ll occupants, pregnant
women are more likely to be seriously injuredor killed in an accident if they do not wearseat belts.
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The driver’s and front passenger’s seats eachhave a seat belt
equipped with a pre-tensioner
system and force limiter system.
Seat belt extender
WA R N I N GThe extender should only be used if theexisting belt is not long enough. Anyonewho can use the standard seat belt shouldnot use an extender. Unnecessary use of anextender can adversel
y affect seat belt
performance in an accident.When not required, the extender must beremoved and stowed.
Seat belt use during preg-nancy
WA R N I N GTo reduce the risk of serious injury ordeath to pregnant women and unbornchildren in an accident, pregnant womenshould always wear
a seat belt. The lap
portion of the seat belt should be wornsnug and low across the hips and belowthe rounding. Consult your doctor if youhave any additional qu
estions or concerns.
Seat belt pre-tensioner and force limiter systems
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Break-in recommendations
Features and controls 5-3
5
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Advanced automobile
manufacturing tech-
niques permit you to operate your new vehi-cle without requiring a long break-in periodof low-speed driving.However, you can add to the future perfor-mance and economy of your vehicle byobserving the following precautions duringthe first 300 miles (500 km).Drive your vehicle at m
oderate speeds during
the break-in period.Avoid revving the engine.Avoid rough driving such as sudden starts,sudden accelerati
on, prolonged high-
speed driving and sudden braking. Theseactions would have a detrimental effect onthe engine and lead to increased fuel andoil consumption; th
is could ultimately
result in the malfunction of engine com-ponents. Be particularly careful to avoidfull acceleration while in low shift posi-tion (low gears).Do not overload the vehicle. Stay withinthe seating capacity. (Refer to “Cargo loadprecautions” on page 6-10.)Refrain from towing a trailer or othervehicle (Refer to “T
railer towing” on page
6-11).
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Two keys are provided. The keys fit all locks.Keep one in a safe place as a spare key.
Two F.A.S.T.-keys and two emergency keysare provided.Keep one F.A.S.T.-key and one emergencykey in a safe pl
ace together as a set of spare
keys.
Break-in recommendations
Keys Ty p e 1 1- Key for the electronic immobilizer and
keyless entry system
2- Key number plate
Type 2 1- F.A.S.T.-key
(with electronic im
mobilizer and key-
less entry system function)
3- Key number plate
NOTE
The key is a precision
electronic device with
a built-in signal transm
itter. Please observe
the following in order to prevent damage.• Do not leave where it may be exposed toheat caused by direct
sunlight, such as on
top of the dashboard.
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Keyless entry system (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-11
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5. To register the ID codes of additionalremote control transmitters, repeat step 4within 60 seconds after step 4.6. If no ID code of a remote control trans-mitter is registered within 60 secondsafter step 4, the regi
stration mode is can-
celed and the normal mode returns.
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Your keyless entry system operates on a radiofrequency subject to
Federal Communica-
tions Commission (FCC)
Rules (For vehicles
sold in U.S.A.) and Industry Canada Rules
(For vehicles sold in Canada). This devicecomplies with Part 15 of FCC Rules andIndustry Canada licenc
e-exempt RSS stan-
dard(s).Operation is subject to the following two con-ditions.This device may not
cause harmful inter-
ference.This device must ac
cept any interference
received, including interference that maycause undesired operation.
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1. Before replacing the battery, remove staticelectricity from your body by touching ametal grounded object.
NOTE
For verification purposes, try to lock andunlock the doors after the registration iscompleted.The indicator light (4)
comes on each time a
button is pressed.The keyless entry system does not work ifthe key is in the ignition switch.The remote control tr
ansmitter can be used
from approximately 40
feet (12 m) away.
However, this distan
ce may change if your
vehicle is near a TV transmitting tower, apower station, or a radio station.If the UNLOCK button (2) is pressed whenall doors and the liftgate are locked and nodoors or the liftgate are opened withinapproximately 30 seconds, the doors and theliftgate will automatically re-lock.On a vehicle equipped with the SmartphoneLink Display Audio, the functions can beadjusted on the screen. For details, refer tothe separate owner’s manual.
If the following conditi
ons are observed after
pressing the LOCK (1) or UNLOCK (2) but-ton on the remote control transmitter, thebattery in the remote control transmitter mayneed to be replaced.• The doors and the lift
gate cannot be locked
or unlocked.• The panic alarm cannot be operated.• The indicator light
(4) is dim or does not
come on.
If you lose your remote control transmitter,please contact an au
thorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer for a replacement.If you wish to obtain
an additional remote
control transmitter, please contact an autho-rized Mitsubishi Moto
rs dealer. A maximum
of 8 remote control tr
ansmitters can be pro-
grammed for your vehicle.To use the new remote control transmitters, itis necessary to register
the key with both the
electronic immobilizer and keyless entry sys-tem.Also refer to “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system): Customer key pro-gramming” on page 5-6.
General information

NOTE
CAUTIONChanges or modifica
tions not expressly
approved by the manufacturer for compli-ance could void the user
’s authority to oper-
ate the equipment.
Procedure for replacing the remote control transmitter bat-tery

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Free-hand Advanced Securi
ty Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-13
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The Free-hand Advanced Security Transmit-ter (F.A.S.T.-key) enables the doors and theliftgate to be locked
and unlocked, the engine
to be started and the operation mode to bechanged simply by carrying it.The F.A.S.T.-key can also be used as theremote control transmitter of the keylessentry system.Refer to “Free-hand
Advanced Security
Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key): Keyless entrysystem” on page 5-30.
The operations possible with the F.A.S.T.-key can be modified as stated below.(Keyless entry operations are possible.)For details, contact an
authorized Mitsubi-
shi Motors dealer.• Enabling only the locking and unlockingof the doors and the liftgate• Enabling only the starting of the engine• Deactivating the F.A.S.T.-key
Free-hand Advanced Secu-rity Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)
(if so equipped)
The F.A.S.T.-key must be carried by the driver. The F.A.S.T.-key is required for vehicle operations su
ch as locking and
unlocking the doors and the liftgate, starting the engine
and changing the
operation mode. When
leaving the vehi-
cle, make sure you are carrying the F.A.S.T.-key and then lock the vehicle.
WA R N I N GIndividuals who use
implantable pace-
makers or implanta
ble cardiovascular-
defibrillators should keep away from theexternal and internal
transmitters. The
electromagnetic w
aves used in the
F.A.S.T.-key may affe
ct the operation of
implantable pacemakers and implantablecardiovascular-defibrillators.A- External transmitterB- Internal transmitter
WA R N I N GIndividuals using ot
her electro-medical
apparatus besides implantable pacemak-ers and implantable
cardiovascular-defi-
brillators should
check with the
manufacturer of the apparatus to confirmthe effect of the el
ectromagnetic waves
used by the F.A.S.T.-key. The electromag-netic waves may affect
the operations of
the electro-medical apparatus.NOTE
The F.A.S.T.-key uses weak electromagneticwaves.In cases such as the following, operationmay be imprope
r or unstable.
• The vehicle is near a facility that emitsstrong electroma
gnetic waves, such as a TV
transmitting tower, a po
wer station, a radio
station or an airport
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