2020 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER engine coolant

Trailer towing
Driving safety 6-15
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You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal longer, you’ll need to gomuch farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left,just move that hand to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up sl
owly and, if possible,
have someone guide you. When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider than normal turns to help prevent the trailer from striking shoulders, curbs, roadsigns, trees or other objects.
Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance. Towing a trailer puts additional burden on the engine and transaxle,
which may cause over-
heating. Following ar
e some suggestions to
reduce overheating: When towing at high al
titudes, engine coolant
and automatic transaxle oil will overheat at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes. If you turn your engine off immediately aftertowing at high altitude
on steep uphill grades,
your vehicle may show
signs similar to over-
heating. To avoid this
, let the engine run
while parked (preferably on level ground) with the automatic transaxle in the “P” (PARK) position for a few minutes beforeturning the engine off.
 If the engine coolant temperature indica- tor flashes on the information screen in the multi-information display or the engine power drops suddenly, refer to “Engine overheati
ng” on page 8-4.
 If the warning display or warning display illuminates, re
fer to “Warning dis-
play” on page 5-72, 5-79.
Reduce speed and downshift before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t downshift, over using the brakes can cause reduced brake efficiency. You can tow in “D” (DRIVE) position. You may want to shift the selector lever to the 3rd or a lower position, under heavy loads or hilly conditions. Always place chocks or blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels when parking. Besure that the parking brake is firmly set and that the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position. Avoid parki
ng on a hill with a
trailer, but if it cannot be avoided, do so only after performing the following:
Passing Backing up Making turns
CAUTION Making sharp turns while towing a trailer could cause the
trailer to come in contact
with the vehicle. Your
vehicle could be dam-
aged. Avoid making sharp turns while tow- ing a trailer.
Overheating Cause of overheating
Solution
Air conditioning on Turn off Highway speeds Reduce speed Going up hills Select lower gear posi-
tion
Stop-and-go city traf- fic
With the vehicle stopped, shift to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position and idle the engine at high idle.
Driving on hills Parking
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Dual-zone automatic climat
e control air conditioner Comfort controls 7-7
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Turn the temperature control dial clockwise to make the air warmer. Turn it counterclock- wise to make the air cooler.The selected temperature will be shown in the display (A).
The above indicates th
e factory settings. You
can personalize the air selection switch and
NOTE
 Due to a drop in the battery voltage or some other problem, the blower speed may tempo-rarily become less than the selected blowerspeed display setting or the fan may stop. If the fan stops, turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position or
set the operation mode
to OFF, wait a few minutes, and then turn the ignition switch back to
the “ON” position or
set the operation m
ode back to ON.
In the following cases, have the system inspected by your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of yourchoice. • The blower speed remains lower than the blower speed set using the blower speed display or the blower
speed decreases fre-
quently. • The fan does not operate even after stop- ping and restarting the engine or the fanstops frequently.
Temperature control dial
NOTE
 The temperature value
of air conditioner is
switched in conjunction
with outside temper-
ature display unit of
the multi information
display. Refer to “Changing the temperature unit” onpage 5-172.
 When the engine coolant temperature is low, the air temperature from the heater will becool/cold until the engine warms up, even ifyou have selected warm
air with the dial.
To prevent the windshield and windows from fogging up, the vent mode
will be changed to
“ ” and the blower sp
eed will be reduced
while the system is operating in the AUTO mode.  When you feel that it is hotter or colder than the set temperature, you may adjust it to yourpreference. For further information, we recommend you to consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer or a repair fa
cility of your choice.
 When the temperature is set to the highest or the lowest setting, the air selection and the air conditioner will be
automatically changed
as follows.Also, if the air select
ion is operated manually
after an automatic ch
angeover, manual oper-
ation will be
selected.
• Quick Heating (When the temperature is set to the highest setting)Outside air will be introduced and the air conditioner will stop. • Quick Cooling (When th
e temperature is set
to the lowest setting) Inside air will be re
circulated and the air
conditioner will operate.NOTE
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Jack and tools
For emergencies 8-5
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5. If you do not see stea
m or spray coming
from under the hood, leave the engine onuntil the high coolant temperature warn- ing goes off. After the high coolant tem- perature warning has gone off, you canstart driving again. If the high coolant temperature warning stays on, turn off the engine. 6. When you do not see any more steam or spray, open the hood. Look for obviousleaks, such as a split radiator hose. Be careful as components will be hot. Any leak source must be repaired.7. If there is no obvious leak source, check the coolant level in the engine coolant reserve tank. If there is
none, or if it is too
low, slowly add coolant. 8. If the engine coolant reserve tank needs coolant, you will probably also need toadd coolant to the radiator. Do not loosen or remove the radiator cap until the engine has cooled down.
9. Start the engine, a
nd slowly add coolant,
up to the bottom of the filler neck. Use plain water if you have to (and replace itwith the right coolant as soon as possible).
10. Replace the radiator cap and tighten it
fully. Check the engine coolant tempera-ture display on the mu
lti information dis-
play. You can start driving again when the high coolant temperature warning doesnot come on.
11. Have the system inspected by your autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair
facility of your choice.
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The jack and tools are stowed on the rightside of the luggage compartment.
WA R N I N G Before raising the en
gine hood, check to
see if there is steam or spray coming from under the hood. Steam or spray comingfrom an overheated en
gine could seriously
scald you. Do not open the hood until there is nosteam or spray.
WA R N I N G Removing the radiat
or cap could scald
you with escaping hot water or steam.When checking the radiator level, coverthe cap with a cloth before trying to remove it. Turn it slowly counterclock- wise, without pressing down, to the firstnotch. The pressure in the system will then be let out. When the pressure is COM- PLETELY LET OUT, press down andkeep turning the cap counterclockwise until it comes off.
Jack and tools Storage 1- Tools 2- Jack (if so equipped)
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Vehicle care and maintenanceService precautions ..........................................................................9-2 Catalytic converter ...........................................................................9-2 Engine hood .........
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View of the engine compartment .....................................................9-6 Engine oil and oil filter ....................................................................9-7 Engine coolant .................................................................................9-9Air cleaner filter .............................................................................9-10 Automatic transaxle fluid (if so equipped) .....................................9-12 Continuously variable transmission
(CVT) fluid (if so equipped) .9-12
Transfer oil (All-wheel drive models) ...........................................9-13 Rear axle oil (All-wheel drive models) .........................................9-13 Washer fluid ...................................................................................9-13Brake fluid .....................................................................................9-14 Battery ............................................................................................9-14 Tires ...............................................................................................9-16Brake pedal free play .....................................................................9-23 Parking brake lever stroke (if so equipped) ....................................9-23 Wiper blades ..................................................................................9-24Emission-control system maintenance ..........................................9-24 General maintenance .....................................................................9-25 For cold and snowy weather ..........................................................9-26Fusible links ...................................................................................9-27 Fuses ..............................................................................................9-27 Replacement of light bulbs ............................................................9-33Vehicle care precautions ................................................................9-42 Cleaning the inside of your vehicle .......
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View of the engine compartment 9-6 Vehicle care and maintenance
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View of the engine compartment
2.4 L models 3.0 L models
1- Engine oil level dipstick 2- Engine oil cap 3- Air cleaner filter4- Brake fluid reservoir 5- Washer fluid reservoir 6- Automatic transaxle
fluid level dipstick
7- Engine coolant reservoir 8- Battery
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Engine coolant
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-9
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ters require that the
filter can withstand a
pressure of 256 psi (1.8 MPa). A MitsubishiMotors Genuine oil filter is the best replace- ment filter. Follow the installation instructions printed onthe filter.
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The engine coolant reserve tank (A) lets youquickly see when you need to add coolant. When the engine is cold
, the level of the cool-
ant in the reserve tank should be between theFULL and LOW marks. The radiator usually stays full so there is no reason to remove the radiator cap (B) except when you check the coolant freeze point or replace the antifreeze coolant.
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Coolant provides excellent protection
against corrosion and
rust formation on all me
tals, including alumi-
num, and prevents cl
ogs in some parts of
engine.If you need to add coolant often, or if the level in the reserve
tank does not drop when
the engine cools, the
cooling system should
be pressure-tested for leaks. Take your vehi- cle to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice for testing.
Engine coolant To check the coolant level
*: Front of the vehicleTo add coolant Use “Mitsubishi Motors
Genuine Super Long
Life Coolant Premium” or equivalent
*.
* : similar high quality et
hylene glycol based
non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate and non-borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technologyCAUTION Do not use alcohol or
methanol antifreeze or
any engine coolants th
at contain them. Using
the wrong antifreeze can corrode aluminumparts.
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Air cleaner filter 9-10 Vehicle care and maintenance
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The radiator cap must be
sealed tight to pre-
vent losing coolant, which may result in engine damage. Only use a Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Parts radiator cap, or anapproved equivalent.
 Do not overfill the reserve tank.  Your vehicle uses a special radiator cap that stays sealed and lets the coolant flow from the reserve tank back to the radiator when the engine cools down. If you needto change the cap, use the exact same kind.  Check the coolant freeze point in the radi- ator with the proper gauge, and only when it is safe. If you add antifreeze, the con- tents of the reserve tank must be protectedagainst freezing.  Keep the front of the radiator and con- denser clean. If the engine coolant temperature does not rise after the engine is warmed-up, take your vehicle to an au
thorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to have the thermostat checked, and replaced if necessary.
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The air cleaner filter
will get dirty and dusty
from use and not filter
properly. Replace it
with a new filter using the schedule in the“WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”. 1. For 2.4 L models, remove the two clips (A), then remove the Air duct (B). 2. For 2.4 L models, while holding down the tab (C), pull out the connector (D).
 The required concentrati
on of anti-freeze dif-
fers depending on the
expected ambient tem-
perature.Above -31 °F (-35 °C): 50 % concentration of anti-freeze Below -31 °F (-35 °C): 60 % concentrationof anti-freeze You can check the concentration level with a gauge from an automotive supply store, oryour authorized Mitsubi
shi Motors dealer or
service station can check it for you. Do not use water to adjust the concentration of coolant. Do not top off the tank with plain water only. Water by itself boils at a lower temperature and does not stop rust or freezing. If thewater freezes, it will
damage your cooling
system. Do not use tapwater. It can cause corrosion and rust.
Radiator cap
CAUTION
WA R N I N G Wait for the engine to cool down before opening the radiator
cap. Otherwise hot
steam or boiling c
oolant could spray up
from the radiator and scald you.
Points to remember
Air cleaner filter
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Automatic transaxle fl
uid (if so equipped)
9-12 Vehicle care and maintenance
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The automatic transaxle should be maintained and serviced by an au
thorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to obtain the best performance and longest life. It is impor
tant that the transaxle
fluid is kept at the correct level. The fluid level should be checked when the bar graph for the engine coolant temperature display on the multi-information displayshows the engine is wa
rmed up and the fluid
in the transaxle is heated to its normal work- ing temperature. Driving with the wrong fluidlevel will rapidly wear
out the transaxle and
destroy the fluid. 1. With the brake pedal fully depressed and the engine idling,
select each gear
momentarily, ending with the selectorlever in the “P” (PARK) position.
2. The fluid level should be at the HOT mark, but never a
bove the HOT mark
when the engine is warmed up. Add or drain fluid to get to the correct level. 3. Make certain that the dipstick cap isinstalled properly to
keep dirt and water
out of the transaxle.
Use only “Mitsubishi Motors Genuine ATF- J3” transaxle fluid to ensure optimum trans-axle performance.
Mitsubishi Motors Cor
poration does not rec-
ommend the addition of
any fluid additives to
the transaxle.
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The continuously variable transmission (CVT) should be maintained and serviced by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or arepair facility of your choice to obtain the best performance and long
est life. It is impor-
tant that the transmission fluid is kept at thecorrect level. Use only “Mitsubishi Motors Genuine CVTF-J4” transmission fluid to ensure opti- mum transmission performance.
Automatic transaxle fluid
(if
so equipped)To check the fluid level

Procedure for checking the fluid level

WA R N I N G Transaxle fluid is extremely flammable and poisonous. Do not spill fluid when adding or draining.
Fluid type

Good (Hot)
CAUTION Using the improper transaxle fluid may dam- age the transaxle.
Special additives

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid
(if
so equipped)Fluid type

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