2020 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER engine

Ignition switch (if so equipped) 5-66 Features and controls
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[For vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key).] For information on operations for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Secu-rity Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key), refer to “Free-hand Advanced Se
curity Transmitter
(F.A.S.T.-key):Engine switch” on page 5-19. [Except for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Transmit- ter (F.A.S.T.-key).]
The engine is off and the steering wheel is locked. The key can be inserted and removed only when the switch is in this position. The engine is off. The key can be inserted and removed only when the switch is in this posi- tion. Allows operation of el
ectrical accessories
with the engine off.
All accessories can be used. Engages the starter. Release the key when the engine starts.It will automatically return to the “ON” position.
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After approximately 30
minutes has elapsed
with the ignition switch in the “ACC” posi-tion, the function automatically cuts out the power for the audio syst
em and other electric
devices that can be ope
rated with that posi-
tion.
NOTE
 The heated outside re
arview mirror can be
turned on automatically.For further information, please contact yourauthorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. On vehicles equipped
with the Smartphone-
link Display Audio (SDA
), screen operations
can be used to ma
ke the adjustment.
Refer to the separate
owner’s manual for
details.
Ignition switch
(if so equipped)
LOCK (Type 2)

OFF (Type 1)

ACC

Type 1 Type 2
ON

START

NOTE
 Your vehicle is equippe
d with an electronic
immobilizer. To start
the engine, the ID code
which the transponder inside the key sendsmust match the one regi
stered to the immobi-
lizer computer. (Refer to “Electronic immo- bilizer” on page 5-4.)
ACC power auto-cutout func- tion

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When the ignition switch is turned from the “ACC” position, the pow
er is supplied again
to those devices.
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When removing the key, first set the selectorlever to the “P” (PARK) position, and thenturn the key to the “OFF” position and remove it.
When removing the key,
first set the selector
lever to the “P” (PARK) position, and push the key in at the “ACC” position and keep it depressed until it is turned to the “LOCK”position, and remove it.
NOTE
 It is possible to modify functions as follows: • The time until the power cuts out can be changed to approxi
mately 60 minutes.
• The ACC power auto-c
utout function can
be deactivated. For details, we reco
mmend you to consult an
authorized Mitsubish
i Motors dealer.
On vehicles equipped with the Smartphone- link Display Audio (SDA), screen operations can be used to make the adjustment.Refer to the separate owner’s manual for details.
To remove the key

Ty p e 1

NOTE
 The key cannot be rem
oved unless the selec-
tor lever is set to the “P” (PARK) position,which allows the ignition switch to turn to the “OFF” position.
Ty p e 2

NOTE
 The key cannot be rem
oved unless the selec-
tor lever is set to the “P” (PARK) position, which allows the ignition switch to turn tothe “LOCK” position.CAUTION If the engine is stopped while driving, the power brake booster will stop functioning and greater effort for braking will be required. Also, the power steering systemwill not function and it
will require greater
effort to manually steer the vehicle. Do not leave the key in
the “ON” position for
a long time when the engine is not running. This will cause the
battery to run down.
Do not turn the key to the “START” position when the engine is r
unning. It will damage
the starter motor.
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Steering wheel lock (if so equipped) 5-68 Features and controls
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[For vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key).] For information on operations for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Secu-rity Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key), refer to “Free-hand Advanced Se
curity Transmitter
(F.A.S.T.-key): Steering wheel lock” on page 5-25. [Except for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Transmit-ter (F.A.S.T.-key).] (Vehicles with steering lock system)
Remove the key at the “LOCK” position. Turn the steering wheel until it is locked. Turn the key to the “ACC” position while moving the steeri
ng wheel slightly.
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[For vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Tr
ansmitter (F.A.S.T.-
key).] For information on
operation for vehicles
equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Secu- rity Transmitter (F.A
.S.T.-key), refer to
“Free-hand Advanced Se
curity Transmitter
(F.A.S.T.-key): Starting” on page 5-15. [Except for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Transmit- ter (F.A.S.T.-key).]  Do not operate the starter motor continu- ously for longer than 15 seconds as this could run the battery down or damage the starter motor. If the engine does not start, turn the ignition switch back to the “OFF” or “LOCK” position, wait a few seconds,and then try again. Trying repeatedly with the engine or starter motor still turning will damage the starter mechanism. If the engine will not start because the bat- tery is weak or discharged, refer to “Jump-starting the engine” (on page 8-2)for instructions.  A longer warm up period will only con- sume extra fuel. The engine is warmed upenough for driving when the bar graph of engine coolant temperature display starts to move. Refer to “Engine coolant tem-perature display” on page 5-163.
Steering wheel lock
(if so
equipped)
To l o c k

To unlock

CAUTION Remove the key when leaving the vehicle.NOTE
If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may sometimes make it difficult to turn the key from “LOCK” to “ACC”. Firmlyturn the steering wheel to the left or to the right as you turn the key.
Starting the engine
Tips for starting
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This model is equipped with an electronically controlled fuel injection system. This is a sys-tem that automatically controls fuel injection. There is usually no need to depress the accel- erator pedal when starting the engine.The starter should not be run for more than 15 seconds at a time. To prevent battery drai
n, wait a few seconds
between attempts to restart the engine. 1. Make sure all occupants are properly seated with seat belts fastened.
2. Insert the ignition key. 3. Press and hold the brake pedal downfirmly with your right foot. 4. Make sure the selector
lever is in the “P”
(PARK) position.5. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” posi- tion and make certain that all warning lights are functioning properly beforestarting the engine. 6. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position without pre
ssing the accelerator
pedal. Release the
ignition switch when
the engine starts.
After several attempts
, you may experience
that the engine still does not start. 1. Make sure that all electric devices, such as lights, air conditi
oning 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 the engine. Release the accelerator pedal, immediately after the engine starts.3. If the engine still wi
ll not start, the engine
could be flooded with too much gasoline. While depressing the brake pedal, pushthe accelerator pedal all the way down and hold it there, then crank the engine for 5 to 6 seconds. Return the ignition switch to the “OFF” or “LOCK” position and release the accelerator pedal. Wait a fewseconds, and then crank the engine again for 5 to 6 seconds while depressing the brake pedal, but do
not push the accelera-
tor pedal. Release the ignition switch if the engine starts. If the engine fails to start, repeat these procedures. If theengine still will not
start, contact your
local Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choi
ce for assistance.
When the ambient temperature is -22 °F (-30 °C) or lower, it may not be possible to startfrom a standstill even with the selector lever
WA R N I N G Never run the engine in
a closed or poorly
ventilated area any lo
nger than is needed
to move your vehicle out of the area. Car-bon monoxide gas, whic
h is odorless and
extremely poisonous, could build up and cause serious injury or death.CAUTION Do not push-start the vehicle.Do not run the engine at high rpms or drive at high speeds until th
e engine has had a
chance to warm up. Release the ignition sw
itch as soon as the
engine starts. Otherwise, the starter motor will be damaged
Starting the engine
NOTE
 Minor noises may be he
ard on engine start-
up. These will disappear
as the engine warms
up.
When the engine is hard to start
Startability of automatic transaxle vehicle and CVT vehicle with ambient temperature of -22 °F (-30 °C) or lower
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Automatic transaxle (if so equipped) 5-70 Features and controls
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in the “D” (DRIVE) or “R” (REVERSE) position.This occurs because the transaxle has not warmed up sufficiently; it does not indicate a problem. If this occurs
, place the selector
lever in the “P” (PARK) position and 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 contro
l between a low-speed
mode and a high-speed mode in accordance with driving conditions for maximum engineperformance.
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Automatic transaxle will automaticallychange its gear depending on road and driv-ing conditions. This
helps achieve smooth
driving and excellent fuel efficiency. Also you can manually shift up and shiftdown the transaxle. Refer to “Sports mode” on page 5-73. The transaxle prevents unnecessary upshifts even when the accelerator pedal is releasedand ensures smooth driving. According to the conditions, the transaxle will automatically shift to a lower gear to achieve stronger engine
braking. This may
help reduce your need to use the servicebrake.
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As an additional safe
ty precaution, models
equipped with an automatic transaxle have a shift-lock device that
holds the selector lever
in the “P” (PARK) position. To move theselector lever from the “P” (PARK) position to another position, follow the steps below. 1. Press and hold the brake pedal down. 2. Move the selector
lever to the desired
position.
The transaxle has 6 forward gears and 1 reverse gear.
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 rpmeven if the accelerator pedal is depressed.
Automatic transaxle
(if so
equipped)DRIVING UPHILL

DRIVING DOWNHILL

NOTE
 During the break-in pe
riod or immediately
after reconnecting the
battery, your vehicle
may not shift smoothly. This does not indi-cate a problem in the transaxle. Shifting will become smoother once the transaxle has been shifted several
times by the electronic
control system.
Selector lever operation

NOTE
 The selector lever ca
nnot be moved from “P”
(PARK) to other posit
ion if the operation
mode is put in OFF or
ACC, or if the brake
pedal is not pressed and held down.
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The individual gears are selected automati- cally, depending on the position of the gearselector lever, the speed of the vehicle and the position of the accelerator pedal.
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When the selector lever cannot be shifted from the “P” (PARK) position to anotherposition while the brake
pedal is pressed and
held down with the operation mode in ON, the battery may be flat or the shift-lock mech-anism may be malfunctioning. Immediately have your
vehicle checked by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility
of your choice.
If you need to move the vehicle, shift theselector lever as follows. 1. Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied. 2. Stop the engine if it is running.
Set the selector lever in the gate to operate while the brake pedal is depressed.
Set the selector lever in the gate to operate.
WA R N I N G Always press the brak
e pedal when shift-
ing the selector
lever into a gear from the
“N” (NEUTRAL) position. When beginning to drive, do not shift theselector lever from
the “N” (NEUTRAL)
position while pressing the accelerator pedal. This will cause the vehicle to“jump” forward or backward.NOTE
 To prevent mistakes in operating the lever, make sure you stop brie
fly at each position.
After operating, check
the position in the
multi-information display.  If the brake pedal is not depressed and held, the shift-lock device activates to prevent theselector lever from being moved from the “P” (PARK) position.  For a shift indicated by in the illustra- tion, depress the brake pedal before moving the selector lever. If you attempt to move theselector lever before
depressing the brake
pedal, the selector
lever may become
immovable.
When the selector lever cannot be shifted from the “P” (PARK) posi-tion

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3. Insert a screwdriver
with a cloth over its
tip into the notch (A) of the cover. Prygently as shown to remove the cover. 4. Depress the brake pedal with the right foot. 5. Insert a screwdriver in the shift-lockrelease hole (B). Shift the selector lever to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position while pressing the screwdriver down.
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When the operation mode is put in ON, the selector lever position is
shown on the multi-
information display.
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or
When the warning display or the warn- ing display appears on
the information screen
in the multi-information display while you are driving, there could be a malfunction in the automatic transaxle. Selector lever position display

Wa r n i n g d i s p l a y

CAUTION  If a malfunction occurs in the automatic transaxle while driving, the warning dis- play or the warni
ng display will appear
on the information screen in the multi-infor- mation display. In this case, immediat
ely park your vehicle
in a safe place and fo
llow these procedures:
When warning display is showing The automatic transaxle
fluid is overheating.
Stop your vehicle in a
safe place, put the
selector lever in the
“P” position, and open
the engine hood with the engine running to allow the engine to c
ool down. After a while,
confirm that the warning display is no longer showing. It is safe to continue driving if the display is no longer showing. If thewarning display remain
s, contact an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair
facility of your c
hoice immediately.
When warning display is showing It may be that there is something unusual happening in the automa
tic transaxle, caus-
ing a safety device to
activate. Have your
vehicle inspected by an
authorized Mitsubi-
shi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice immediately.
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This position locks the transaxle to prevent the vehicle from moving.
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 transaxle is disengaged. It is the same as the neutral position on a manual transaxle and should be used whenthe vehicle is not m
oving for an extended
length of time during driving, such as in a traffic jam. This position is used for most city and high- way driving. The transaxle will automatically change its gear depe
nding on road and driv-
ing conditions.
This position is for dr
iving up very steep hills
and for engine braking at low speeds when driving down steep hills.
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While the vehicle is stopped or being driven with the selector lever in the “D” (DRIVE) or“L” (LOW) position, sports mode can be selected by pulling one of the sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter towards you.
NOTE
 The selector lever posi
tion 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 automatic transaxle posi- tion switch.
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 moti
on, the transaxle may be
damaged.
“N” NEUTRAL

WA R N I N G Never move the selector lever to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position while driving since you could accidentally slip it into the “P” (PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) position,damaging the transaxle. To prevent the vehicle from rolling when stopped on a slope,
the engine should be
started in the “P” (PARK) 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 transaxle damage, never shift into the “D” (DRIVE) position from the “R”(REVERSE) position while the vehicle is inmotion.
“L” LOW

WA R N I N G This position can be used for maximum engine braking.Be very careful not to shift into “L” (LOW) suddenly. Sudden engine braking may cause thetires to skid. Select this position according to the road conditions and vehicle speed.
Sports mode

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