2020 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER air condition

Free-hand Advanced Securi
ty Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-27
5
After several attempts, you may experience that the engine still does not start. 1. Make sure that all electric devices, such as lights, air conditio
ning blower and rear
window defogger, are turned off.2. While depressing the brake pedal, press the accelerator peda
l halfway and hold it
there, then crank th
e engine. Release the
accelerator pedal, immediately after the engine starts.
3. If the engine still will not start, the engine could be flooded with too much gasoline.While depressing the brake pedal, push the accelerator pedal all the way down and hold it there, then press the engineswitch to crank the engine. If the engine does not start after 5 to 6 seconds, push the engine switch
to stop cranking the
engine, and release th
e accelerator pedal.
Put the operation mode in OFF. Wait a few seconds, and then press the engine switch to crank the engine again while depressing the brake pedal, but do notpush the accelerator
pedal. If the engine
fails to start, repeat
these procedures. If
the engine still will
not start, contact your
local Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choi
ce for assistance.
Startability of the engine with an ambient temperature of -22 °F (-30 °C) or lowerWhen the ambient temperature is -22 °F (-30 °C) or lower, it may not be possible to start from a standstill even with the selector leverin the “D” (DRIVE) or “R” (REVERSE) position. This phenomenon occurs because the trans-axle has not warmed up sufficiently; it does not indicate a problem.
If this occurs, place
the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) positionand let the engine idle for at least 10 minutes.
The transaxle will wa
rm up, and you will be
able to start normally.Do not leave the vehicle during warm-up operation. The MIVEC engine automatically switches its intake-valve control between a low-speed mode and a high-speed mode in accordance with driving conditions for maximum engine performance.
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NOTE
 Minor noises may be heard on engine start- up. These will disappear as the engine warmsup.
When the engine is hard to start
Using the MIVEC engine
NOTE
 To protect the engine
, the high-speed mode
may not be selected wh
ile the engine coolant
temperature is low. In such a case, the engine revolutions do not rise to over 5,000 rpm even if the accelerato
r pedal is depressed.
Stopping the engine

WA R N I N GDo not operate the en
gine switch while
driving except in an emergency. If theengine is stopped while driving, the brake servomechanism will ce
ase to function and
braking efficiency will deteriorate. Also,the power steering system will not func- tion and it will require greater manual effort to operate the steering. This couldresult in a serious accident.
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Parking brake
Features and controls 5-59
5
When the accelerator pedal is depressed slowly while all of the following conditions are met, the Electric parking brake is auto- matically released.  The engine is running.  The selector lever is in the “D” (DRIVE) or the “R” (REVERSE) position.  The driver’s seat belt is fastened.
When the parking brake is released, the brake warning light and the indicator lamp on theElectric parking brake switch go off. Before driving, be sure that the parking brake is released and brake warning light is off.
To r e l e a s e

Manual operation 1. Make sure that the ignition switch is in
the “ON” position or
the operation mode
is ON.
2. Press down the Electric parking brake
switch while depressing the brake pedal.
Automatic operation
CAUTION After the Electric parking brake switch has been operated to apply
or release the Electric
parking brake, if the brake warning light andthe indicator on the Electric parking brake switch remain blinking
or the Electric park-
ing brake warning light remain illuminated,the Electric parking
brake system may be
malfunctioning and the
Electric parking
brake may not be applie
d or released. Imme-
diately park your vehicle in a safe place and contact the nearest au
thorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of yourchoice. If a vehicle is driven
without releasing the
parking brake, the brake will overheat, resulting in ineffectiv
e braking and possible
brake failure. If the brake warning light does not go off after the parking brake has been released, thebrake system may be malfunctioning. Contact the nearest authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of yourchoice.
 If the acceleration of the vehicle seems abnormally slow after
the vehicle has been
parked with the Elec
tric parking brake
applied in cold weather,
stop the vehicle in a
safe place, then apply and release the Elec- tric parking brake. If
the vehicle acceleration
is still slow, contact the nearest authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.NOTE
 When the ignition switch or the operation mode is other than ON, the parking brakecannot be released.  If the Electric parki
ng brake does not auto-
matically release, it ma
y be released by man-
ual operation.  When the selector lever is other than “P” (PARK) position, if you try to release the Electric parking brak
e without depressing
the brake pedal, the warning display will appear.CAUTION
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Steering wheel height and reach adjustment 5-60 Features and controls
5
Warning light Warning display If there is a malfunction in the system, the warning light will come
on. In addition, the
warning display appears on the information screen in the multi information display.
Under normal conditions
, the warning light
only comes on when the operation mode isput in ON and goes off a few seconds later.
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To adjust the steering wheel to the desiredposition, move the lever upward or down- ward while moving the steering wheel to the desired position.
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Adjust the inside rearview mirror only after making any seat adjustme
nts so as to have a
clear view to the rear of the vehicle.
 If you start driving without releasing the Electric parking brake,
the warning display
will appear.  If the driver’s foot contacts the accelerator pedal in the condition th
at the Electric park-
ing brake can release
by an automatic opera-
tion, the Electric parking brake may be released automatically.
Warning display

NOTE
CAUTION When the Electric parking brake warning light does not i
lluminate or remains illumi-
nated when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position or
the operation mode is
put in ON, or comes on while driving, theElectric parking brake
may not be applied or
released. Immediately contact the nearest authorizedMitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility
of your choice. For details, refer to “Electric parking brake warni
ng light” on page 5-196.
When parking your vehi
cle while
the Elec-
tric parking brake warning light is illumi- nated, park the vehicl
e on level and stable
ground, move the select
or lever to the “P”
(PARK) position and pl
ace chocks, blocks,
or stones behind and in front of the tires toprevent the vehicle from moving.
Steering wheel height and reach adjustment
1- Wheel lock 2- ReleaseWA R N I N G After adjusting, make
sure the lock lever
is secured in the locked (1) position. Do not attempt to adjust the steering wheel while driving. This can be danger-ous.
Inside rearview mirror
1 2
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Automatic transaxle (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-75
5
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In sports mode, the curre
ntly selected gear is
displayed on the information screen in the multi-information display.
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To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE)position (when passing another vehicle) push
 When pulling away from a standstill on a slippery road, pull the sportronic steeringwheel paddle shifter on the + (SHIFT UP)side to select 2nd gear
. Pull the sportronic
steering wheel paddle shifter on the
−
(SHIFT DOWN) side to shift back to 1stgear.  When the sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter is operated with the selector lever in the “L” (LOW) position, gear is not shifted because the selectable shift range is limited.
Sports mode display

NOTE
NOTE
 While driving in sports mode, the sports mode display may change to show “D” andshifting in sports mode may no longer bepossible. This indicates that controls to drive in the “D” position are operati
ng normally in order
to lower the temperature of the automatic transaxle fluid; it doe
s not indicate a mal-
function. Once the temperature of the auto-matic transaxle fluid drops, shifting in the sports mode will be possible again.
Operation of the automatic transaxle

CAUTION Before selecting a gear
with the engine run-
ning and the vehicle
stationary, firmly
depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehi-cle from creeping. The vehicle will begin to
move as soon as the
gear is engaged, espe
cially when the engine
speed or idle speed is
high, or with the air
conditioning operating. Do not release the brake pedal until you are ready to drive away. Depress the brake pedal with the right foot at all times.Using the left foot c
ould cause driver move-
ment delay in case of an emergency.
 To prevent sudden acce
leration, never run
the engine at high rpms when shifting fromthe “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL). Operating the accelerator pedal while the other foot is resting
on the brake pedal will
affect braking efficiency and may cause pre- mature wear of brake pads. Use the selector lever in the correct shift position in accordance
with driving condi-
tions.Never coast downhill backward in the driv- ing shift position {“D” (DRIVE), “L” (LOW) position or sports mode} or coastforward in the “R” (REVERSE) position. Engine stopping and increased brake pedal and steering effort could
lead to an accident.
Do not rev the engine
with the brake pedal
pressed when the vehicle is stationary.This can damage the transaxle. Also, when you depress
the accelerator pedal
while holding down the brake pedal with theselector lever in th
e “D” (DRIVE) position,
the engine revolutions
may not rise as high
as when performing the same operation withthe selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
Passing acceleration

CAUTION
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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped) 5-76 Features and controls
5
the accelerator to the floor. The automatic transaxle will automatically downshift. For short waiting periods, such as at traffic lights, the vehicle can be
left in gear and held
stationary with the service brake. For longer waiting periods with the engine running, place th
e selector lever in the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position a
nd apply the parking
brake, while holding the vehicle stationary with the service brake.Prior to moving off after having stopped the vehicle, make sure that
the selector lever is in
“D” (DRIVE) position or
Sports mode posi-
tion.
To park the vehicle, fi
rst bring it to a com-
plete stop, firmly apply the parking brake, and then move the sele
ctor lever to the “P”
(PARK) position. If the transaxle does not change gears while driving, or your vehicle does not pick upenough speed when starting on an uphill slope, it may be that there is something unusual happening in the transaxle, causing asafety device to activa
te. Have your vehicle
checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choiceimmediately.
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The CVT will automati
cally and continuously
change its gear ratio depending on road anddriving conditions. This helps achieve smooth driving and excellent fuel efficiency. If your vehicle is equipped with the spor-tronic steering wheel paddle shifter, you can manually shift up and shift down the trans- mission. Refer to “Sports mode” on page5-81. The transmission prevents unnecessary upshifts even when the accelerator pedal is released and ensures smooth driving.
NOTE
 In sports mode, downshifts do not take place when the accelerator is depressed all the way to the floor.
Waiting

CAUTION To avoid transaxle over
heating, never try to
keep your vehicle stat
ionary on a hill by
using the accelerator
pedal. Always apply
the parking brake and/or service brake.
 Do not rev the engine unnecessarily while the vehicle is stationary. Unexpected acceler-ation may occur if the se
lector lever is in a
position other than “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL).
Parking

When the automatic transaxle makes no gear change

CAUTION
NOTE
 When the warning display and “SLOW DOWN” or the wa
rning display and
“SERVICE REQUIRED” appear on the information screen in the multi-informationdisplay, there could be
a malfunction in the
automatic transaxle. Refer to “Automatic transaxle: Warning di
splay” on page 5-72.
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
(if so
equipped)DRIVING UPHILL

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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped) 5-80 Features and controls
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 the vehicle 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 when the vehicle is not moving for an extended length of time during driving, such as in atraffic jam.
This position is used for most city and high- way driving. The transmission will automati- cally and continuously
change its gear ratio
depending on road a
nd driving conditions.
• Stop your vehicle in a
safe place, put the
selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position,and open the engine hood with the enginerunning to allow the engine to cool down.After a while, confirm that the warning display is no longer showing. It is safe to continue driving if the display is no longershowing. If the warning display remains, contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair fa
cility of your choice
immediately. [When warning display is showing] It may be that there is something unusual happening in the CVT, causing a safety device to activate
. Have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a re
pair facility of your
choice immediately. NOTE
 The selector lever posit
ion display blinks at
the time of the warning display or the warning display appears.  The “A” display on the
selector lever posi-
tion display will blink only when there is a problem with the CV
T position switch.
CAUTION
Selector lever positions

“P” PARK

“R” REVERSE

CAUTIONNever shift into the “P” (PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) position while the vehicle is in motion. If the lever is shifted into the “P” (PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) position whilethe vehicle is in motion, the transmission may be damaged.
“N” NEUTRAL

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

CAUTION To prevent transmissi
on damage, never shift
into the “D” (DRIVE) position from the “R” (REVERSE) position while the vehicle is in motion.
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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped) 5-82 Features and controls
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In sports mode, the currently selected shift range is displayed on
the information screen
in the multi-information display.
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NOTE
 Shift ranges can only be
selected in a for-
ward direction from 1st to 6th. To reverse orpark the vehicle, move
the selector lever to
the “R” or “P” position.  To maintain good running performance, the transmission may refuse to perform an upshift when the sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter is moved to the “+(SHIFTUP)” position at cert
ain vehicle speeds.
Also, to prevent over-revving of the engine, the transmission may refuse to perform adownshift when the
sportronic steering
wheel paddle shifter is moved to the “
−
(SHIFT DOWN)” position
at certain vehicle
speeds. When this happens, a buzzer sounds to indicate that a dow
nshift is not going to
take place.  Downward shifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows down. Before thevehicle stops, 1st ge
ar is automatically
selected. Also, the vehicle will automatically return to“D” (DRIVE) operation if the vehicle is stopped.  When the selector lever is in the “L” (LOW) position, the sport mode
is not selected even
if you operate the spor
tronic steering wheel
paddle shifter.  The upward shift may be
made automatically
in sports mode when the engine speed rises and approaches the tachometer’s red zone.
Sports mode display

Operation of the CVT

CAUTION Before selecting a pos
ition with the engine
running and the vehicl
e stationary, firmly
depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehi-cle from creeping. The vehicle will begin to move as soon as the CVT is engaged,
especially when the engine
speed or idle speed is
high, or with the air
conditioning operating. Do not release the brak
e pedal until you are
ready to drive away.
 Depress the brake pedal with the right foot at all times.Using the left foot c
ould cause driver move-
ment delay in case of an emergency. To prevent sudden acceleration, never run the engine at high rpms when shifting from the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL). Operating the accelerator pedal while the other foot is resting
on the brake pedal will
affect braking efficien
cy and may cause pre-
mature wear of brake pads. Use the selector lever in the correct shift position in accordance
with driving condi-
tions. Never coast downhill backward in the driv-ing shift position {“D” (DRIVE), “DS” (DOWN SHIFT & SPORTY DRVING), “L” (LOW) position or sports mode} or coastforward in the “R” (REVERSE) position. Engine stopping and in
creased brake pedal
and steering effort could
lead to an accident.
Do not rev the engine
with the brake pedal
pressed when the vehi
cle is stationary.
This can damage the CVT. Also, when you depress
the accelera
tor pedal
while holding down the brake pedal with theselector lever in the “D” (DRIVE) position, the engine revolutions
may not rise as high
as when performing the same operation withthe selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position.CAUTION
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Electronically controlled 4WD system (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-83
5
To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE) position (when passing another vehicle) push the accelerator to the floor. The CVT willautomatically downshift. For short waiting periods, such as at traffic lights, the vehicle can be
left in selector lever
position and held stationary with the service brake.For longer waiting periods with the engine running, place th
e selector lever in the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position and apply the parkingbrake, while holding th
e vehicle stationary
with the service brake. Prior to moving off after having stopped thevehicle, make sure that the selector lever is in “D” (DRIVE) position or Sports mode posi- tion.
To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com- plete stop, firmly apply the parking brake, and then move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position. If the CVT does not shift while driving, or your vehicle does not pick up enough speed when starting on an uphill slope, it may bethat there is something unusual happening in the transmission, causi
ng a safety device to
activate. Have your ve
hicle checked at an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice immediately.
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The electronically c
ontrolled 4WD system
helps improve accelerati
on and vehicle stabil-
ity by controlling the front-rear distribution ofdriving torque using the electronic control coupling in the rear differential assembly. Select the drive mode from the following three types to suit the driving conditions.
Passing acceleration

NOTE
 In sports mode, downshi
fts do not take place
when the accelerator is depressed all the wayto the floor.
Waiting

CAUTION To avoid transmission
overheating, never try
to keep your vehicle st
ationary on a hill by
using the accelerator
pedal. Always apply
the parking brake and/or service brake. Do not rev the engine unnecessarily while the vehicle is stationary. Unexpected acceler- ation may occur if the selector lever is in a position other than “P” (PARK) or “N”(NEUTRAL).
Parking

When the CVT makes no speed change

NOTE
 When the warning display and “SLOW DOWN” or the warning display and “SERVICE REQUIRED” appear on the information screen in
the multi-information
display, there could be
a malfunction in the
CVT. Refer to “Continuously variable trans- mission (CVT): Warning display” on page5-79.
Electronically controlled 4WD system
(if so equipped)
Drive mode

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