2020 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER coolant temperature

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The information screen in the multi information display will be interrupted and the engine coolant temperature warning display will appear. Also “ ” will blink. Steam comes out of the engine compartment.
The engine is overheated. Carefully stop the vehicle in a safe place.
P. 8-4
If your vehicle becomes stuck in sand, mud or snow
1. Slowly press down on the accelerator pedal to
get your vehicle moving again. For an all-
wheel drive vehicle, set the drive mode-sel
ector to the “4WD AUTO” or “4WD LOCK”
position (Electronica
lly controlled 4WD), “SNOW” or
“GRAVEL” positi
on (S-AWC) and
then slowly press down on the accelera
tor pedal to get your vehicle moving.
2. If there is nothing to stop your tires from sli
pping, rock your vehicle out of the stuck posi-
tion.
P. 8-19
WA R N I N G When attempting to rock your vehi
cle out of a stuck position, be su
re that no one is near the ve
hicle. The rocking motion may c
ause the vehicle to
suddenly lurch forward or backward, possibly injuring bystanders.
and
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Free-hand Advanced
Security Transmitter (F.A.S
.T.-key) (if so equipped)
5-26 Features and controls
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 The operation mode ca
n be in any mode
to start the engine.  The starter motor will be turning for up to approximately 15 seconds if the engine switch is released at once. Pressing the engine switch again while the starter motor is still turning will stop the starter motor.The starter motor will be turning for up to approximately 30 se
conds while the
engine switch is pressed.If the engine does not start, wait for a while and then attempt to start the engine again. Trying repeatedly with the engineor 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 up enough for driv- ing when the bar graph of engine coolanttemperature display star
ts to move or the
low coolant temperature indicator goes out. Refer to “Engine coolant temperaturedisplay” on page 5-163.
Your vehicle is equipped with an electroni- cally controlled fuel injection system. This system automatically controls fuel injection. There is usually no need to depress the accel-erator pedal when starting the engine. 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. Make sure the parking brake is applied. 3. Press and hold the brake pedal down firmly with your right foot. 4. Make sure the selector
lever is in the “P”
(PARK) position. 5. Press the engine switch. 6. Confirm that all warning lights and warn- ing displays are functioning properly.
Starting and stopping the engine

Tips for starting

WA R N I N G Never run the engine in
a closed or poorly
ventilated area any longer than is neededto move your vehicle out of the area. Car- bon monoxide gas, which is odorless and extremely poisonous, could build up andcause 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 the engine has had a chance to warm up.
Starting the engine

NOTE
 After the engine has not
started for a while,
the brake pedal effort needed to start the engine may become grea
ter. If this occurs,
depress the brake pedal more firmly than usual.NOTE
 The engine can only be started when the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position. For safety reasons,
the engine should be
started when the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position in which the driving wheels lock.
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Free-hand Advanced Securi
ty Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-27
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After several attempts, you may experience that the engine still does not start. 1. Make sure that all electric devices, such as lights, air conditio
ning 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 th
e engine. Release the
accelerator pedal, immediately after the engine starts.
3. If the engine still will not start, the engine could be flooded with too much gasoline.While depressing the brake pedal, push the accelerator pedal all the way down and hold it there, then press the engineswitch to crank the engine. If the engine does not start after 5 to 6 seconds, push the engine switch
to stop cranking the
engine, and release th
e accelerator pedal.
Put the operation mode in OFF. Wait a few seconds, and then press the engine switch to crank the engine again while depressing the brake pedal, but do notpush the accelerator
pedal. If the engine
fails to start, repeat
these procedures. If
the engine still will
not start, contact your
local Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choi
ce for assistance.
Startability of the engine with an ambient temperature of -22 °F (-30 °C) or lowerWhen the ambient temperature is -22 °F (-30 °C) or lower, it may not be possible to start from a standstill even with the selector leverin the “D” (DRIVE) or “R” (REVERSE) position. This phenomenon occurs because the trans-axle has not warmed up sufficiently; it does not indicate a problem.
If this occurs, place
the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) positionand 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 control between a low-speed mode and a high-speed mode in accordance with driving conditions for maximum engine performance.
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NOTE
 Minor noises may be heard on engine start- up. These will disappear as the engine warmsup.
When the engine is hard to start
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 rpm even if the accelerato
r pedal is depressed.
Stopping the engine

WA R N I N GDo not operate the en
gine switch while
driving except in an emergency. If theengine is stopped while driving, the brake servomechanism will ce
ase to function and
braking efficiency will deteriorate. Also,the power steering system will not func- tion and it will require greater manual effort to operate the steering. This couldresult in a serious accident.
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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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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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Multi Information display 5-158 Features and controls
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[With ignition switch or operation mode in ON]
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Each time the multi information display switch is operated, th
e buzzer sounds and the
multi information display changes between
1- Drive mode display screen (if so
equipped)
 P.5-84
2- S-AWC drive mode display screen (if
so equipped)
 P.5-87
3-
Warning display screen
 P.5-163
4- Lane Departure Warning (LDW) sys-
tem display screen (if so equipped)  P.5-137
5- ECO mode indicator display screen
 P.5-209
6- Information screen
 P.5-159
7- Selector lever position display
 P.5-72, 5-79
8- Engine coolant te
mperature display
 P.5-163
9- Odometer
 P.5-164
10- Cruise control display screen (if so
equipped)
 P.5-103
11- Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC)
display screen (if so equipped)  P.5-107
12- ECO indicator
 P.5-168
13-
“ ” or “ ” mark indicator
 P.5-162
14- Fuel remaining display screen
 P.5-164
15- Outside temperature display screen
 P.5-164
NOTE
The fuel units, outside temperature units, display language, and ot
her settings can be
changed. Refer to “Changing th
e function settings” on
page 5-169.
Multi information display switch
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Multi Information display
Features and controls 5-163
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Warning display screens with a “ ” or “ ” mark displayed in the upper right of the screen can be switched. If you want to switch the display, press the multi information dis- play switch as follows. “ ”: Press lightly. “ ”: Press for approximately 2 seconds or more.
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When the warning is displayed, if youlightly press the multi information display switch a few times, the warning display screen you switched
from is redisplayed.
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The operation status of each system is dis- played on the information screen. For further details, re
fer to the appropriate
page in the warn
ing display list.
Refer to “Other interrupt displays” on page 5-192.
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This is displayed when you press the multiinformation display switch and return from the warning display screen to the previousscreen. This mark is also displa
yed if there is another
warning other than the one displayed.When the cause of the warning display is eliminated, the warning goes out automat- ically.
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If any of the doors or the liftgate is not com- pletely closed, this displays the open door orliftgate. If the speed increases to about 5 mph (8 km/h) or higher with a door ajar, a tone willsound 4 times to inform you that a door is ajar.
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Shows the engine coolant temperature. If the coolant becomes hot, “ ” will blink. Pay careful attention to the engine coolant temperature display while you are driving.
If you want to switch the displayRedisplay of a warning display screen Other interrupt displays
warning display screen
NOTE
 When the warning is displayed, the warn- ing display screen can be redisplayed on the information screen.Refer to “Information sc
reen (with the igni-
tion switch in “OFF” or
“LOCK” position or
the operation mode in
OFF)” on page 5-159.
Refer to “Information sc
reen (with the igni-
tion switch or the operation mode in ON)” on page 5-161.
Door ajar warning display screen
CAUTION Always make sure that
the warning display
goes out before beginning to drive.
Engine coolant temperature display
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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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