2020 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER engine overheat

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For emergenciesIf the vehicle breaks down ...............................................................8-2 If the operation mode ca
nnot be changed to OFF
(vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key) ...................................8-2Jump-starting the engine ..................................................................8-2 Engine overheating ..........................................................................8-4 Jack and tools ...................................................................................8-5Tire repair kit (if so equipped) ..........................................................8-6 How to change a tire ...................................................................... 8-11 Towing ...........................................................................................8-18Operation under adverse driving conditions
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.........
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.....8-19
Fuel Pump Shut-off System ...........................................................8-20
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Engine overheating 8-4 For emergencies
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9. Start the engine in the vehicle providing the boost. Let the engine idle a few min- utes, then start the engine in the vehiclewith the discharged battery.
10. After the engine is
started, disconnect the
cables in the reverse order from the wayyou connected them.
If you drive your vehicl
e with a low battery
charge after the engine has been started byusing jumper cables, th
e engine may misfire.
This can cause the anti-lock braking system warning light to blink on
and off. This is only
due to the low battery voltage. It is not a problem with the brake system. If this hap- pens, fully charge the battery and ensure thecharging system is operating properly.
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When the engine is overheating, the follow- ing warning display will appear on the infor- mation screen in the multi-information display. Also “ ” will blink. If these warnings are displayed: 1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. 2. With the engine st
ill running, carefully
raise the engine hood to vent the enginecompartment. 3. Check that the cooling fan is running. If the fan is not turn
ing, stop the engine
immediately and cont
act an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil- ity of your choice for assistance. 4. If you see steam or spray coming from under the hood, turn off the engine.
 When connecting the jumper cable, do not connect the positive (+) cable to the nega-tive (-) terminal. Sparks can make the bat-tery explode.
Charging the battery by using an external battery charger
WA R N I N G Always remove the
battery from your
vehicle when the battery is charged by an external battery charger. Keep sparks, cigarette
s, and flames away
from the battery because the battery could explode. Keep your work area well vented when charging or using
the battery in an
enclosed space. Remove all the caps before charging the battery.WA R N I N G
 Electrolyte (battery acid) is made of corro- sive diluted sulfuric acid. If electrolytecomes in contact with your hands, eyes,clothes, or the pain
ted surface of your
vehicle, thoroughly flush with water. If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush themimmediately and thoroughly with water, and get prompt medical attention. Always wear protecti
ve clothing and gog-
gles when working
near the battery.
Keep the battery out of
the reach of chil-
dren.
As your vehicle has anti-lock brakes
WA R N I N G
Engine overheating
WA R N I N G To avoid personal injury, keep hands, hair, jewelry and clothes aw
ay from the cooling
fan. The cooling fan ca
n start at any time.
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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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Operation under adverse driving conditions
For emergencies 8-19
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Release the parking brake. Set the selector lever to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
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If your vehicle becomes
stuck in snow, sand,
or mud, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Rock your vehicle back and forth to free it.Do not rev the engine or spin the wheels. Constant efforts to free a stuck vehicle can cause overheating and tr
ansaxle failure. Let
the engine idle for a few minutes to cool the transaxle before trying again. If your vehicle is still
stuck after several rock-
ing attempts, call for a commercial tow truck service.
 [For front-wheel driv
e vehicle equipped with
the active stability control (ASC)]If the vehicle is towed with the ignitionswitch in the “ON” pos
ition or the operation
mode in ON and only the front wheels raised off the ground (Type C), the ASC may oper-ate, resulting in an accident. When towing the vehicle with the front wheels raised, keep the ignition switch or
the operation mode as
follows. [Except for vehicles equipped with the F. A . S . T. - k e y ]The ignition switch is in “LOCK”, “OFF” or “ACC” position. [Vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]The operation mode is in OFF or ACC.
Towing a front-wheel drive vehi- cle with front wheels off the ground (Type C)
CAUTION
Operation under adverse driving conditions If your vehicle becomes stuck in sand, mud or snow
WA R N I N G When trying to rock
your vehicle out of a
stuck position, make sure that there are nopeople nearby. The
rocking motion can
make your vehicle suddenly lurch forward or backward, and inju
re any bystanders.
On wet roads
CAUTIONAvoid flooded roads. Water is often deeper than it looks, and you could be seriously hurtby driving into flood water. When driving in rain, on water-covered roads, or through a car
wash, water could get
into the brake discs and make them fail tem- porarily. In such cases, lightly press thebrake pedal to see if they are working prop- erly. If they are not, press the pedal lightly several times while driving to dry the brakepads or linings, then check them again. When driving in rain, a layer of water may form between the tires and the road surface (hydroplaning). This loosens your tires’ grip on the road, making it difficult to steer orbrake properly. When driving on a wet road:• Drive your vehicle at a safe speed.• Do not drive on worn tires.• Always keep the tires at the correct infla- tion pressures.
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Engine hood
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-3
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destroy the emission-c
ontrol effectiveness of
the converter. Normally, the catalyti
c converter does not
require maintenance. However, it is important to keep the engine properly tuned for the con- verter to continue to work properly. To reduce the possibili
ty of catalytic con-
verter damage:  Use UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY of the type of recommended in the “Fuelselection”.
 Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of gas could damagethe catalytic converter.  Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. If the battery isweak or run down, use jumper cables to properly start the engine.  Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or removed, such as when performing
diagnosti
c tests.
 Do not idle the engine
for a long time if it
is idling roughly or otherwise obviously malfunctioning. To prevent the catalytic converter from being damaged from unburned gas, do not race the engine when turning off the igni-tion switch.  Stop driving the vehicle if you think the performance is noticeably low, or theengine has a malfunction such as with the ignition, etc. If you are not able to stop driving immediately,
slow down and drive
for only a short time. Have your vehicle checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of yourchoice as soon
as possible.
 In unusual situations involving major engine problems, a burning odor mayindicate severe a
nd abnormal catalytic
converter overheating. If this occurs, stop in a safe place, shut
the engine off and let
the vehicle cool. Once the engine is cool, immediately take your vehicle to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or arepair facility of your
choice for service.
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Use the engine hood release lever (located under the instrument panel near the driver’s door) to unlock the engine hood. Pull the lever toward you to release the engine hood latch.
CAUTION Damage to the catalyti
c converter can result
if your vehicle is not
kept in proper operating
condition. If the engine
malfunctions or mis-
fires, or if your vehi
cle performance suffers,
have it serviced promptly. Running your vehicle when it is
overheated may result in
damage to the converter and vehicle.WA R N I N G Do not park or run your vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as dry grass or leaves can come
in contact with a
hot exhaust, since a fire could occur. Do not put undercoat paint on the cata- lytic converter.
Engine hood To open
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Battery
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-15
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Do not fill above the top line because a spill during driving could cause damage. The battery is weaker in cold temperatures. This has to do with it
s chemical and physical
properties and is why a very cold battery, especially one with a low charge, will have a hard time starting your vehicle. It is recommended th
at you have your battery
and charging system checked by an autho-rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice
before the start of cold
weather. If necessary, have it charged. Thiswill provide more reliab
le starting, and longer
battery life. To disconnect the battery cable, stop the engine. Disconne
ct the negative (-) terminal
first, then the positive
(+) terminal. To recon-
nect the battery, first
connect the positive (+)
terminal and then the negative (-) terminal, before starting the vehicle.During cold weather Disconnection and connection
NOTE
 Open the terminal cover (A) before discon- necting or connecting the positive (+) termi- nal of the battery.
 Loosen the nut (B) and then disconnect the battery cable from the positive (+) terminal.WA R N I N G Never disconnect the battery while the engine is running, or you could damage the vehicle’s electrical parts. Never short-circuit the battery. This could cause it to overheat and be damaged. Keep sparks, cigarette
s, and flames away
from the battery because the battery couldexplode. Electrolyte (battery ac
id) is made of corro-
sive diluted sulfuric acid. If it spills on nearby parts, it can crack, stain, or dis- color them. And if it gets on your skin orin your eyes, it can cause burns or blind- ness. Please observe the following han- dling instructions:NOTE
• If electrolyte gets
on plastic parts or
other nearby parts, wi
pe it off with a soft
cloth or chamois soak
ed in a solution of
water and neutral detergent then imme- diately rinse the affected parts with plenty of water.• If electrolyte gets on your hands orclothes, rinse thoroughly with water. Ifelectrolyte gets in your eyes, flush them with water immediat
ely and get immedi-
ate medical attention.
 Open doors and wind
ows in any closed
space where you may be charging orworking with the battery. Always wear protecti
ve clothing and gog-
gles when working with the battery, or have a skilled automobi
le technician do it.
If you are quick-charging your battery, first disconnect the battery cables. In order to prevent a short-circuit, be sure to disconnect the
negative (-) terminal
first, and reconnect it last. If the electrolyte level is very low, have the battery checked at an
authorized Mitsubi-
shi Motors dealer or
a repair facility of
your choice. Battery posts, termin
als and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.WA R N I N G
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Alphabetical index 12-2
12
Fluid
....................................
9-12
, 11-7
Selector lever operation
...................
5-77
Selector le
ver positions
...................
5-80
Sports mode
...................................
5-81
Coolant (engine)
..........................
9-9
, 11-7
Cruise control
...................................
5-103
Cup holder
.......................................
5-235
D
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-34
Replacement
..................................
9-38
Defogger (rear window)
....................
5-216
Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows)
..................................
7-9
, 7-13
Dimensions
........................................
11-4
Dimmer (high/lo
w beam change)
.......
5-202
Disc brake pads
..................................
9-25
Dome light (front)/Reading lights
.......
5-229
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-35
Dome light (rear)
..............................
5-229
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-35
Doors
Lock
..............................................
5-36
Power door locks
............................
5-38
Downlight
........................................
5-231
Driving during cold weather
..................
6-5
Driving precaution
................................
6-2
Driving, alcohol and drugs
....................
6-2
Dual-zone automatic climate control air conditioner
........................................
7-5
E
ECO mode switch
.............................
5-209
Electric parking brake
..........................
5-57
Electric power steering system (EPS)
....
5-99
Electric rear window
defogger switch
..5-216
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)
.....................................
5-4
, 5-29
Electronically cont
rolled 4WD system
..5-83
Emission-control system maintenance
...
9-24
Engine
Compartment
...................................
9-6
Coolant
...................................
9-9
, 11-7
Hood
...............................................
9-3
Malfunction indicator light
.............
5-197
MIVEC
.................................
5-27
, 5-70
Oil and oil filter
.......................
9-7
, 11-7
Overheating
.....................................
8-4
Serial number
.................................
11-2
Specification
...................................
11-6
Engine hood
........................................
9-3
Engine switch
.....................................
5-19
Event Data Recording
...........................
3-7
Exhaust system
...................................
9-26
F
Floor console box
.............................
5-233
Floor mat
.............................................
6-3
Fluid
Automatic transaxle fluid
.......
9-12
, 11-7
Brake fluid
............................
9-14
, 11-7
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid
...................................
9-12
, 11-7
Engine coolant
........................
9-9
, 11-7
Engine oil
...............................
9-7
, 11-7
Rear axle oil
..........................
9-13
, 11-7
Transfer oil
...........................
9-13
, 11-7
Washer fluid
.........................
9-13
, 11-7
Fluid capacities and lubricants
.............
11-7
Forward Collision Miti
gation System (FCM)
5-118 Free-hand advanced security transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)
..................................
5-15
Front fog lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-34
Indicators
.....................................
5-195
Replacement
..................................
9-39
Switch
.........................................
5-209
Front side-marker lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-34
Replacement
..................................
9-37
Front turn signal light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-34
Replacement
..................................
9-38
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Alphabetical index 12-4
12
O
Octane number
.....................................
3-2
Oil
Engine oil
......................................
11-7
Rear axle oil
...................................
11-7
Transfer oil
....................................
11-7
Operation under adverse driving conditions
...
8-19 Outside rearview mirrors
.....................
5-63
Overheating
.........................................
8-4
P
Parking
................................................
6-6
Parking brake
.................................
5-56
Parking brake lever stroke
...................
9-23
Parking lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-34
Replacement
..................................
9-38
Polishing
............................................
9-45
Power brakes
......................................
5-93
Power liftgate
.....................................
5-42
Power outlet
.....................................
5-221
Power windows
..................................
5-51
Puncture (Tire changing)
.....................
8-11
Puncture (Tire repair kit)
.......................
8-6
R
Radiator cap
.......................................
9-10
Radio
General information
about your radio 7-14
Reading lights
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-35
Rear axle oil
..............................
9-13
, 11-7
Rear combination lights
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-34
Replacement
...................................
9-40
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
.....................
5-133
Rear side-marker lights
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-34
Rear turn signal light
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-34
Replacement
...................................
9-40
Rear-view camera
.............................
5-145
Rearview mirror
Inside rearview mirror
.....................
5-60
Outside rearview mirrors
.................
5-63
Replacement of light bulbs
...................
9-33
Replacing tires and wheels
...................
9-21
Reporting Safety Defects
.....................
10-2
S
Safe driving techniques
.........................
6-4
S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control)
......
5-85
Seat belt
.............................................
4-18
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor
.4-24
Child restraint systems
....................
4-27
Front passenger seat belt warning light
.....
4-24Maintenance and inspection
.............
4-35
Seat belt extender
...........................
4-25
Seat belt force limitter
.....................
4-27
Seat belt pr
e-tensioners
...................
4-26
Seat belt use
during pregnancy
.........
4-26
Seats
....................................................
4-2
Arm rest
........................................
4-10
Front seats
.......................................
4-4
Head restraints
...............................
4-11
Heated seat
......................................
4-8
Making a cargo area
........................
4-13
Making a flat seat
...........................
4-17
Seat arrangement
..............................
4-3
Seats and restraint systems
................
4-4
Second row seats
..............................
4-9
Third row seats
...............................
4-11
Service brake
......................................
5-92
Service precautions
...............................
9-2
Side turn-signal light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-34
Snow tires
..........................................
9-22
Spark plugs
........................................
9-24
Starting the engine
.....................
5-26
, 5-68
Steering
Steering wheel height and reach adjustment
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