2020 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Owner's Manual (in English)

Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (with Lane Change Assist) (if so equipped) 5-128 Features and controls
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The BSW uses two sensors (A) located inside the rear bumper. The detection areas are
shown as illustrated.
WA R N I N GBefore using the BSW, read this entire sec- tion to fully understand the limitations ofthis system. Failure to follow instructions could result in an accident. Never rely solely on the BSW system when changing lanes. BSW is
an aid only. It is
not a substitute for your safe and carefuldriving. Always check
visually behind and
all around your vehicl
e for other vehicles.
The performance of
the BSW may vary
depending on driving,
traffic and/or road
conditions.
Detection areas

WA R N I N G In certain situations, the BSW may not detect a vehicle in the detection areas or the detection may be delayed. Some ofthese include;• When a small motorcycle or a bicycle isbehind your vehicle.• When a vehicle is
traveling alongside of
your vehicle at nearly
the same speed for
prolonged periods of time.
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Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (with Lane Change Assist) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-129
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When the BSW switch is pressed while the operation mode is ON, the BSW indicator light in the instrument cluster comes on andthe BSW becomes in stand by state. When the BSW switch is pressed again, the BSW indi- cator light in the instrument cluster goes offand the BSW turns off. Indicator light If you turn the BSW ON/OFF, the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) also turns ON/OFF atthe same time.
• When the heights of the next lane and your lane are different.• Immediately after the BSW has been turned on.• Immediately after the engine switch isturned on.• Under adverse weather conditions, suchas rain, snow, strong winds or sand storms.• When your vehicle becomes too close toanother vehicle.• While multiple ve
hicle are overtaking
your vehicle.• When driving near a pot hole and tram-line.• When a surroundin
g vehicle or an
oncoming vehicle is splashing water,snow or dirt.• When driving on a
curve including the
beginning and the end of the curve.• When driving on a r
oad with alternating
up and down steep slopes.• When driving on a bumpy or rough road.• When the rear of your vehicle is weigheddown or your vehicle
is leaning to the
right or left due to the weight of passen- gers and luggage or th
e improper adjust-
ment of tire pressure. • When the bumper su
rface around the
radar sensor is covered with dirt, snowand ice, etc.WA R N I N G
• When the sensor is extremely hot or cold(while the vehicle is parked for a longperiod of time unde
r a blazing sun or in
cold weather).• When a bicycle carrier or accessory isinstalled to the rear of the vehicle.CAUTION To maintain proper performance of the BSW, follow the instructions below.• Always keep the bumper surface around thesensor clean.• Avoid impacting the sensor or its surround-ing area.• Do not put a sticker on the sensor or its sur-rounding bumper surface.• Do not paint the sensor or its surroundingbumper surface.• Do not modify the sensor or its surroundingarea.
 If the bumper has experienced an impact, the sensor may have been
damaged and the BSW
may not function properl
y. Have the vehicle
inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer.WA R N I N G
To operate

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Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (with Lane Change Assist) (if so equipped) 5-130 Features and controls
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When the BSW indicator light in the instru- ment cluster is on, if
a vehicle is approaching
your vehicle in the detection area, the Blind Spot Warning light in
the outside rearview
mirror illuminates.If the turn signal lever is operated to the side where the Blind Spot Wa
rning light is illumi-
nated, the Blind Spot Wa
rning light will blink
and the system will beep three times to alert the driver.
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If a problem occurs with the system, a visual warning specific to the type of the problem is given together with an audible alarm.The warnings are combined with the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system.
NOTE
 When the operation mode is set to OFF, the selected condition just before setting to OFFis retained.  The BSW operates when all of the following conditions 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 ve
hicle is approximately
6 mph (10km/h) or higher.
When the sensor detects an approaching vehicle

NOTE
 The Blind Spot Warning light in the outside rearview mirror may come on or blink in thefollowing conditions. • When driving very near the guardrail or the concrete 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 at an intersection in a town area. • Under adverse weather conditions (rain, snow, sand storms etc.). • When your vehicle drives with blowing up the water, snow or sand etc. on the road. • When driving near
a curb, pot hole and
tramline.
 Set the BSW to OFF when towing.  The Blind Spot Warni
ng light in the outside
rearview mirror may
not be visible due to
strong direct sunlight
or the glare from the
headlamps of vehicles behind you during night driving.
System problem warning

NOTE
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Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (with Lane Change Assist) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-131
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When the warning display appears, the BSW does not operate normally because there are some malfunctions in the system or the sen- sor. Have the vehicle inspected at an autho- rized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer as soon as
possible.
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When the warning display appears, the sensor is temporarily not available for some reason such as the environmental condition orincrease of the sensor temperature. When the warning display does not disappear after waiting for a while, c
ontact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
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When the warning display appears, the radar sensor cannot detect a
vehicle traveling side
by side or an approa
ching vehicl
e, because
foreign objects, such as dirt, snow or ice,adhere to the bumper surface around the sen- sor. Remove a dirt, freezing
or foreign material on
the bumper surface around the sensor. When the warning display does not disappear after having cleaned the bumper surfacearound the sensor, contact an authorized Mit- subishi Motors dealer.
When there is a malfunction in the system or the sensor

NOTE
 When the warning display appears, the BSW will be deactivated.
When the sensor is temporarily not available

When there are foreign objects on the sensor

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Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (with Lane Change Assist) (if so equipped) 5-132 Features and controls
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For vehicles sold in U.S.A.General information

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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-133
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For vehicles sold in Canada Applicable law: Canada 310 This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS sta
ndard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not ca
use interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause unde- sired operation of the device. Frequency bands: 24.05 - 24.25GHz Output power: less than 20 milliwatts
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The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) is an aid system for backing up. When the RCTAsystem detects vehicl
es approaching from
sides while your vehicle is reversing, the Blind Spot Warning lights in outside rearviewmirrors on both sides w
ill blink and a buzzer
will sound to alert the driver. A warning mes- sage will also appear on the information screen of the multi-information display.Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
(if so equipped)
WA R N I N G Before using the RCTA, read this entire section to fully understand the limitations of this system. Failure to follow instruc-tions could result
in an accident.
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) (if so equipped)
5-134 Features and controls
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The detection area is
shown as illustrated.
Never rely solely on the RCTA when back- ing up. The RCTA is an aid system. It isnot a substitute for your safe and carefuldriving. Always check
visually behind and
all around your vehicl
e for other vehicles,
persons, animals
or obstructions.
The performance of the RCTA may vary depending on driving,
traffic and/or sur-
rounding conditions.NOTE
 The Blind Spot Warning lights in the outside rearview mirrors on bot
h sides will blink,
even when only one vehicle is approaching from one side.WA R N I N G
Detection areas

CAUTION In certain situations, the RCTA may not detect a vehicle in the detection areas. Some of these situations include;• When the reversing sp
eed of your vehicle is
approximately 11 mph (18 km/h) or higher.
• When an approaching vehicle speed is approximately 4 mph (7 km/h) or less.• If the sensor detectio
n area is blocked by a
nearby object, such as
wall or parked vehi-
cle.• When a vehicle is approaching fromstraight behind your vehicle.• When your vehicle is exiting from anangled parking spot.• Immediately after the RCTA has been turned on.• Immediately after th
e operation mode has
been put in ON.• When the bumper surface around the sensoris covered with dirt
, snow and ice, etc.
• When the sensor becomes extremely hot or cold, such as after the vehicle has been parked for a prolonged time under the blaz-ing sun or in cold weather.
 If the bumper has experienced an impact, the sensor may have be
en damaged and the
RCTA may not function properly. Have the vehicle inspected at an
authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer.CAUTION
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-135
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1. Press the Blind Spot Warning switch while the operation mode is put in ON. (Refer to “Blind Spot Warning (BSW): To operate” on page 5-129.)2. When the selector lever is moved to the “R” (REVERSE) position, the RCTA will operate.
If the system detects a problem, a warning is displayed on the information screen in themulti-information display. Refer to “Blind Spot Warning (BSW): Sys- tem problem warning” on page 5-130.To operate

NOTE
 Set the RCTA to OFF when towing.  The Blind Spot Warning light in the outside rearview mirror may not be visible due tostrong direct sunlight
or the glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you during night driving.
When a problem is detected in the system

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