2020 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Motor

Power liftgate (if so equipped) 5-46 Features and controls
5
If the close switch on the power liftgate is pressed, the power liftgate will close after thewarning buzzer sounds 3
times and the hazard
warning flasher blinks 2 times. If the close switch is pressed once while thepower liftgate is closing, the warning buzzer sounds once and the pow
er liftgate opens.
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If the auto reverse sensors (A) on either side of the power liftgate detect that something is being trapped by the closing power liftgate, the warning buzzer will
sound once and the
liftgate will automatically reverse direction and return to the full open position.
After the power liftga
te has opened automati-
cally, if it is detected that the power liftgate is dropping due to factors such as accumulated snow, the power liftgate will close automati-cally. A warning buzzer wi
ll sound continuously
while the drop prevention mechanism is oper-ating.
NOTE
 If the close switch is again pressed once while the power liftgate is operating in the opening direction, th
e warning buzzer will
sound once and the power
liftgate will close.
Auto reverse

WA R N I N GThe auto reverse mechanism will not oper- ate just before the power liftgate becomesfully closed. Therefore, be careful not to trap a hand, part of your body or an object at this time. When the power liftgate is closed manu- ally, the auto reverse mechanism will notoperate.  If the auto reverse mechanism has been repeatedly activated, the power liftgate may stop and then, de
pending on its posi-
tion, may abruptly open
or close. Once the
power liftgate is completely closed or open, automatic op
eration will be
resumed.
CAUTION Do not damage the auto reverse sensor, when loading or unloading lugga
ge. If the sensor is
damaged, the power liftgate will not closeautomatically.
Drop prevention mechanism

NOTE
 If snow has accumulated on the power lift- gate, remove it before operating the power liftgate.  Do not install any accessory other than Mit- subishi Motors Genui
ne parts on the power
liftgate. The drop prevention mechanismmay be activated due to
the weight of the
accessory.  The drop prevention mechanism could be activated if you attempt
to close the liftgate
manually immediately
after the power lift-
gate has been comple
tely opened automati-
cally.
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Power window control
Features and controls 5-51
5
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Use the following procedure to test the sys- tem: 1. Lower the driver’s window. 2. Arm the system as explained in “Armedstage”. 3. Make sure that the theft-alarm indicator comes on and flashes for approximately 20 seconds. 4. Wait a few seconds and then unlock thedriver’s side door by using the inside door lock knob. Open the door. 5. Make sure that the horn sounds intermit-tently and the headlights blink when a door is opened. 6. Disarm the system by unlocking all doorsand the liftgate by using the keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.-key operation.
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NOTE
 If the UNLOCK button on the remote control transmitter, or the driver’s or front passen-ger’s door lock/unloc
k switch is pressed
when all doors and the liftgate are closed and no door is opened within approximately 30seconds, re-arming will
automatically occur.
 The amount of time after unlocking until the vehicle relocks automatically can be adjusted. See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.On a vehicle equipped
with the Smartphone-
link Display Audio (SDA
), the functions can
be adjusted on the screen. For details, referto a separate owner’s manual.  Once the system has been disarmed, it can- not be rearmed except
by repeating the arm-
ing procedure.Disarm...by using the keyless entry system or F.A.S.T.-key operation
Testing the theft-alarm system
Power window control 1- Open (down) 2- Close (up)
NOTE
 Never try to operate the main switch and sub-switch in different directions at the same time. This will freeze the window in posi- tion.  Operating the power
windows repeatedly
with the engine st
opped will run down the
battery. Use the window
switches only while
the engine is running.WA R N I N G Before operating the power windows, make sure that nothing can be trapped (head, hands, fingers, etc.) in the window.
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Sunroof (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-55
5
be operated. Turn on the ignition switch again to operate. If a hand or head is trapped in the closing sunroof opening, the safety mechanism willcause the sunroof to re-open automatically. The opened sunroof will
become operational
again after a few seconds. If the safety mechanism is activated 5 or more times consecutively, normal closing of the sunroof will be aborted. As an emergency measure, the sunroof can beclosed bit by bit until the sunroof is com- pletely closed by re
peatedly pressing the
switch (2).After that, the sunroof can be set the initial- ized state in the following procedure. 1. Move the sunroof in slide open position. 2. Press the tilt up switch (2) continually in10 seconds. 3. The sunroof will be
moved to tilt up posi-
tion automatically bit by bit.4. The initialize is completed when the sun- roof is stopped at
tilt up position.
If the sunroof does not return to normal,consult an authoriz
ed Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.
The sunshade can be opened or closed manu- ally while the sunroof is closed.
Safety mechanism

NOTE
 The safety mechanism can be activated if the driving conditions or
other circumstances
cause the sunroof to be
subjected to a physi-
cal shock similar to th
at caused by a trapped
hand or head.CAUTION The safety mechanism is deactivated while the switch (2) is pressed. Therefore be espe-cially careful that fi
ngers are not trapped in
the sunroof opening. Do not deliberately trap your hands or head in order to activate the safety mechanism. Personal injury and malfunction of the sun-roof could result.
Sunshade

CAUTION Do not attempt to close the sunshade when the sunroof is opened. Be careful that hands
are not trapped when
closing the sunshade.WA R N I N G Do not stick your head
, hands or anything
else in the su
nroof opening.
Before operating the sunroof, make sure that nothing can be trapped (head, hands, fingers, etc.). Never leave a child unr
eliable adults unat-
tended inside the vehicle.
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Parking brake 5-56 Features and controls
5
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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. Make sure the brake warning light is illumi-nated.
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When parking on a hill, set the parking brake, and turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill, or away from
the curb on an uphill.
NOTE
When leaving the ve
hicle unattended, be
sure to close the sunr
oof and carry the key.
 Do not try to operate the sunroof if it is fro- zen closed (after snowfall or during extreme cold).  Do not sit on or plac
e heavy luggage on the
sunroof or roof opening edge.  Do not apply any forc
e that may cause dam-
age to the sunroof.  Release the switch when the sunroof has reached a completely open or completelyclosed position.  If the sunroof does not operate when the sun- roof switch is operated, release the switch and check whether something is trapped by the sunroof. If nothing is trapped, have thesunroof checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.  Be careful when tilting up the sunroof if a ski carrier or a roof carrie
r is installed. Depend-
ing on the model of ski carrier or roof carrier,the sunroof may contact
the carrier when the
sunroof is tilted up.  Be sure to close the sunroof completely when washing the vehicle or when leaving the vehicle.  Do not put any wax on the weatherstrip (black rubber) around the sunroof opening. Ifit is waxed, the weat
herstrip cannot maintain
a weatherproof seal with the sunroof.  After washing the vehicle or after rain be sure to wipe off any water that is on the sun- roof before operating it.
 Operating the sunroof repeatedly with the engine turned off will run down the battery.Operate the sunroof only while the engine isrunning.
Parking brake
NOTE
Lever type parking brake
(if so
equipped)To a p p l y

1- Pull the lever up without pushing the
button at the end of hand grip. When the parking brake is set and the ignition switch is in
the “ON” position,
the brake warning light in the instru- ment cluster will come on.
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Parking brake
Features and controls 5-57
5
Before driving, be sure to release the parking brake.
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The Electric parking brake is the system thatapplies the parking brake by the electricmotor.
To r e l e a s e

1- Pull the lever up slightly. 2- Press and hold the button at the end of
the hand grip.
3- Push the lever downward.
CAUTION Before driving, be sure that the parking brake is fully released and brake warninglight is off.If you drive without the parking brake fully released, the warning
display will appear on
the information screen
in the multi-informa-
tion display. If a vehicle is driven
without releasing the
parking brake, the brak
es will be overheated,
resulting in ineffectiv
e braking and possible
brake failure. Warning light
or
Warning display
Electric parking brake
(if so
equipped)
NOTE
 You may hear an operation noise from the vehicle body when ope
rating the Electric
parking brake. This do
es not indicate a mal-
function and the Elec
tric parking brake is
operating normally.  When the battery is weak or dead, the Elec- tric parking brake cannot be applied or released. Refer to “Jum
p-starting the engine”
on page 8-2.  You may feel the brake pedal moving when operating the Electr
ic parking brake.
This does not indi
cate a malfunction.
To apply

1. Stop the vehicle completely. 2. Pull up the Electric parking brake switch
while depressing the brake pedal.
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Parking brake 5-58 Features and controls
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When the parking brake is applied, the brake warning light in the instrument cluster andthe indicator light (A) on the Electric parking brake switch will come on. When parking on a hill, set the parking brake, and turn the front wheels toward the curb on adownhill, or away from
the curb on an uphill.
CAUTIONWhile the vehicle is in
motion, do not apply
the Electric parking
brake. Doing so may
cause overheating and/or
premature wear of
brake parts, reducing brake performance. NOTE
 In the following condi
tions, the brake warn-
ing light will illuminate for approximately15 seconds and then go off. • While the Electric pa
rking brake is applied,
the ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” position or the opera
tion mode is put in
OFF. • While the ignition switch is in the “OFF” position or the operation mode is in OFF,the Electric pa
rking brake switch is pulled
up.
 If the Electric parking
brake must be applied
in an emergency situation, pull and hold theElectric parking brake
switch to apply the
Electric parking brake. At that time, the fol- lowing warning display will appear in the multi-information disp
lay and a buzzer will
sound, however you shoul
d continue to pull
and hold the Electric
parking brake switch.
 When parking on steep grades, pull up the Electric parking brak
e switch twice (once
more after the operati
on is completed once).
The maximum effect of the parking brakewill be obtained.  If the parking brake does not hold the vehicle stationary after the foot brake is released, contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.  When the ignition switch or the operation mode is other than ON, if the Electric park-ing brake is applied, the Electric parking brake indicator light comes on for a while.NOTE
 If the Electric parking brake switch is repeat- edly operated in a short time, the followingwarning display will
appear in the multi-
information display and
the Electric parking
brake will temporarily
stop working. In such
case, wait for approxi
mately 1 minute until
the warning display di
sappears, and operate
the Electric parki
ng brake switch again.
 The brake warning light
and the indicator
light on the Electric
parking brake switch
may blink. This does not
indicate a malfunc-
tion, the lights go off when/if the Electricparking brake is released.  Depending on the situat
ion, the Electric
parking brake may be
applied automatically.
Refer to “Brake auto hold” on page 5-93.NOTE
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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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