2020 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER service

If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving... 2-2 Quick index
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or
Engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or
“Check engine light”)
 Although your vehicle will usually be dr
ivable and not need towing, have the
engine system checked at an authorized Mi
tsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility
of your choice as soon as possible. If the
vehicle is not drivab
le, contact emergency
roadside assistance at 1-888-648-7820 (for
vehicles sold in U.S.A.) or 1-888-576-
4878 (for vehicles sold in Canada), an aut
horized Mitsubishi Moto
rs dealer, or local
towing company for assistance.
P. 5-197
Anti-lock braking system warning
light
 When this light comes on, the anti-lock
braking system is not functioning and only
the ordinary braking system is functioning.  Park your vehicle in a safe
place and stop the engine.
Test the system as described on page 5-98.  If the light does not go out after the test,
or if it comes on again, we recommend that
you have the system checked at an authoriz
ed Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choi
ce as soon as possible.
P. 5-98
SRS warning light
 Immediately have the airbag and the pre-te
nsioner seat belt sy
stem checked at an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
P. 4-41
and
ASC indicator and ASC OFF indicator
 Park your vehicle in a safe
place and stop the engine.
Restart the engine and check wh
ether the indicator goes out.
 If the indicator does not go out, or if it
comes on again, have your vehicle inspected
by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or
a repair facility of
your choice as soon
as possible. When this indicator comes on, the active
stability control is
not functioning and
normal operation of the vehi
cle will not be affected.
P. 5-102
Warning lights
Do this
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If this problem occurs...
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 Avoid revving the engine or spin
ning the wheels. Prolonged efforts to free a st
uck vehicle may result in
overheating and transa
xle failure.
If the vehicle remains stuck after several rocking attempts, have a towing service pull the vehicle out.
Problem
Do this
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The brakes are not functioning properly after crossing a puddle or stream.
Dry out the brakes by driving slowly
while lightly pressing the brake pedal.
P. 5-90, 6-5
The automatic transaxle makes no gear change when accelerat- ing. The initial movement of the vehicle is slow
when the vehicle
starts moving. (for vehicles with automatic transaxle)
There may be a problem in the automatic transaxle. Have the system inspected by your authorized Mitsub
ishi Motors dealer or
a repair facility of
your choice.
P. 5-75
The continuously variable trans- mission (CVT) makes no shift change when accelerating. The initial movement of the vehicle is slow when the vehicle starts moving.(for vehicles with CVT)
There may be a problem in the CVT. If the or warning lights on the multi-informat
ion display will not turn off, or if they
come on frequently, please have the vehicle chec
ked at your nearest Mits
ubishi Motors dealer.
P. 5-82
A tire is punctured.
1. Park the vehicle in a safe place where the surface is flat and level. 2. On vehicles equipped with the
tire repair kit, repair the flat tire with tire repair kit.
On vehicles equipped with the spare tire, replace the flat tire with the spare tire. 3. If your vehicle is not equippe
d with the tire repair kit or
spare tire, contact emergency
roadside assistance at 1-888-648-7820 (for ve
hicles sold in U.S.A.) or 1-888-576-4878
(for vehicles sold in Canada),
an authorized Mitsubishi Mo
tors dealer, or local towing
company for assistance.
P. 8 - 6 , 8 - 1 1
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Fuel selection 3-2 General information
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N00301001951
Your vehicle is designe
d to use unleaded gas-
oline only. It is equipped with a fuel tank filler pipe specifically
designed to accept only
a small diameter unlea
ded gasoline dispens-
ing nozzle. In the United States, fuel suppliers are required by law to add detergents to their gas-
oline to minimize fuel-injector clogging and minimize intake-valve
deposits. Detergent
gasoline helps keep your engine in tune and your emission-control system working prop- erly. Your vehicle is de
signed to operate on
unleaded gasoline having a minimum octane number of 87 [(MON+RON)/2] or 91 RON. Unleaded gasoline having a minimum octane number of 87 [(MON+RON)/2] or 91 RON may be used, though it is recommended yourvehicle be operated on premium grade unleaded gasoline having a minimum octane number of 91 [(MON+RON)/2], or 95 RON. To obtain maximum performance, premium gasoline is recommended. Gasoline sold at some
service stations con-
tains oxygenates such as ethanol, although
the oxygenates may not be identified by those names. Oxygenates are required in someareas of the country. Oxygenated fuel can be used in your vehicle. A mixture of up to 10 % ethanol (grain alco- hol) and 90 % unleaded gasoline may be used in your vehicle, provided the octane number is at least as high as
that recommended for
unleaded gasoline. Do not operate your vehicle on gasoline con- taining methanol (wood alcohol). Using thistype of alcohol could adversely affect the vehicle’s performance
and damage critical
parts of the vehicl
e’s fuel system.
Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning fuel referred to as “Reformu-lated Gasoline”. Reformulated gasoline
contains oxygenates
and is specially ble
nded to reduce vehicle
emissions and improve air quality.
Fuel selection
WA R N I N G Gasoline is highly flammable and explo- sive. You could be burned, seriously injured or killed when handling it. When-ever you refuel your
vehicle, stop the
engine and keep fl
ames, sparks, and
smoking materials away from the vehicle.Always handle fuel in well-ventilated out- door areas.CAUTION Using leaded gasoline
in your vehicle will
damage the engine, ca
talytic converter, and
the oxygen sensors. Also, using leaded gaso- line is illegal, and
will void your warranty
coverage of the engine
, catalytic converter,
and oxygen sensors.
Gasoline detergent additives
Octane requirement 2.4 liter engine model 3.0 liter engine model Oxygenated gasoline
Ethanol (Gasohol) Methanol Reformulated gasoline
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Filling the fuel tank
General information 3-3
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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation strongly sup- ports the use of reform
ulated gasoline. Prop-
erly blended reformul
ated gasoline has no
adverse effect on vehicle performance or the durability of the engine and the fuel system. MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is blende
d into some gasolines
to increase the octa
ne number. Mitsubishi
Motors Corporation recommends using gaso- lines without MMT. Use of gasolines blended with MMT mayadversely affect performance, and cause the malfunction indicator on your instrument panel to come on. If this happens, contact anauthorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice for assistance.
Your vehicle may have
been designed to sat-
isfy California’s low-emission regulations based on clean-burning low-sulfur gasoline.Gasoline sold in parts of the country other than California is allowed to have a higher sulfur content. Using such gasoline couldadversely affect the ve
hicle’s catalytic con-
verter and cause the e
ngine malfunction indi-
cator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine light”)
to come on. Illumina-
tion of this indicator
while using high-sulfur
gasoline does not necessa
rily mean the vehi-
cle’s emission-control
system is malfunction-
ing. Your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer may suggest using a different, lower- sulfur brand of unleaded gasoline to deter-mine if the problem is fuel-related.
N00301101994
MMT (methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl) Sulfur in gasoline
NOTE
 Poor-quality gasoline
can cause problems
such as hard starting, stalling during idling,abnormal engine noise
, and poor accelera-
tion. If you experience any of these prob- lems, try using a differ
ent brand of gasoline.
If the engine malfunc
tion indicator (“SER-
VICE ENGINE SOON”
or “Check engine
light”) flashes, have
the vehicle inspected as
soon as possible by the nearest authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility
of your choice.
 Repeatedly driving s
hort distances at low
speeds can cause deposits to form in the fuelsystem and engine, resu
lting in hard starting
and poor acceleration.
If these problems
occur, you are advised to add a detergent additive to the gasoline when you refuel thevehicle. The additive
will remove the depos-
its, thereby returning the engine to a normal condition. Be sure
to use a Mitsubishi
Motors Genuine cleani
ng additive. Using an
unsuitable additive could make an engine malfunction. For details,
please contact the
nearest authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Filling the fuel tank
WA R N I N G When handling fuel, comply with the safety regulations displayed by garagesand filling stations. Gasoline is highly flammable and explo- sive. You could be burned, seriously injured or killed when handling it. When refueling your vehicle,
always turn the
engine off and keep
away from flames,
sparks, and smoking materials. Always handle fuel in well-ventilated outdoor areas.NOTE
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Modifications to and racing of your vehicle
General information 3-5
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4. Fueling correctly depends mainly on cor- rect handling of the fuel filler nozzle. Donot tilt the nozzle. Insert the nozzle in the fuel tank filler port as far as it goes.
5. When the nozzle stops automatically, do not add more fuel. 6. To re-install, turn the fuel tank filler pipe cap slowly clockwise until you hear click- ing sounds, then gently push the fuel tankfiller door closed.
N00301601205
This vehicle should not be modified withnon-Mitsubishi Motors
genuine parts. Mit-
subishi Motors desi
gns and manufactures
high quality vehicles
with an emphasis on
safety and durability.
Modifications using
non-Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts may affect the performance,
safety and/or durabil-
ity of your vehicle, a
nd may violate applica-
ble state and/or fe
deral regulations.
DAMAGE OR PERFORMANCE PROB- LEMS RESULTING FROM MODIFICA-TIONS TO OR RACING OF YOUR
NOTE
 While filling with fuel, hang the fuel cap on the hook (A) located on the inside surface ofthe fuel tank filler door.CAUTION Your vehicle can only be operated using unleaded gasoline. Seri
ous engine and cata-
lytic converter damage will result if leaded gasoline is filled into these vehicles, andconsequently, this must
never be attempted.
CAUTIONTo avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top-off” the fuel tank.
Spilled fuel could
discolor, stain, or crack the vehicle’s paint-work. If fuel spills on the paintwork, wipe it off with a soft cloth.WA R N I N G Make sure the fuel tank filler cap is securely closed. If the fuel cap were loose, fuel could leak, re
sulting in a fire.
CAUTIONIf you need to replace th
e fuel tank filler cap,
use only the cap specified for your modelvehicle.
NOTE
 If the fuel tank filler
cap is not tight while
driving, the engine malfunction indicator(“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or “Checkengine light”) may come on when the onboard diagnostic (OBD) system performs a self check.Always tighten the fuel
tank filler cap until
you hear at least 3 clicks. The indicator will go of
f after several driving
cycles. If the indicato
r does not go off, con-
tact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair fac
ility of your choice as
soon as possible.
Modifications to and racing of your vehicle
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag 4-50 Seat and restraint systems
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Since the side airbags and curtain airbags do not protect the occupant
in all types of colli-
sions, be sure to always
wear your seat belts
properly.
N00408500669
Head-on collision Rear end collision to your vehicle Pitch end over end
SRS servicing
WA R N I N G Any maintenance performed on or near the components of the SRS should be per-formed only by an
authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer. Do not permit anyone else to do any service, inspection, maintenanceor repair on any SR
S components or wir-
ing. Similarly, no part of the SRS should ever be handled, removed or disposed byanyone except an au
thorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer. Improper work meth
ods on the SRS com-
ponents or wiring could result in an acci- dental airbag deployment or could make the SRS inoperable. Ei
ther of these situa-
tions could result in serious injury or death. Do not modify your steering wheel or any other SRS component or related vehicle part. For example, replacement of thesteering wheel, or modifications to the front bumper or body structure can adversely affect SR
S performance and
may lead to injury. If your vehicle has received any damage, you should have the
SRS inspected by an
authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer to
make sure it is in proper working order.
 Do not modify your front seats, center pil- lar or center console. Such modificationscan adversely affect
SRS performance and
may lead to injury. Also, if you discove
r any tear or open
seam in the seat fabr
ic near the side air-
bag, have the seat in
spected by an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. If you have found an
y scratch, crack or
damage to the portion of the front and rear pillars and roof
side rail, you should
have the SRS inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.NOTE
 When you transfer ownership of the vehicle to another person, we
urge you to alert the
new owner that it is
equipped with the SRS
and refer that owner to the applicable sec- tions in this owner’s manual.  If you decide to junk or
scrap your vehicle,
we urge you to first take it to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer so that the SRS canbe made safe for disposal.  If any of the following parts needs to be modified for use by a handicapped person,the advanced airbag system will be greatly affected. Please consult an authorized Mit- subishi Motors dealer. • Driver’s seat • Front passenger seat • Front seat beltWA R N I N G
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag
Seat and restraint systems 4-51
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• Steering wheel • Instrument panel[For vehicles so
ld in U.S.A.]
To contact Mitsubi
shi Motors North
America, Inc. call 1-888-648-7820 or write to: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.Customer Relations Department P.O. Box 6400 Cypress, CA 90630-0064 [For vehicles so
ld in Canada]
To contact Mitsubishi Motor Sales ofCanada, Inc. call 1-888-576-4878 or write to: Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc.Customer Relations Department P.O. Box 41009 4141 Dixie RoadMississauga, ON L4W 5C9NOTE
[For vehicles sold in Puerto Rico]To contact Mitsubishi Motor Sales ofCaribbean, Inc. call 1-787-251-8715 or write to: Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Caribbean,Inc. Customer Service Department P.O. Box 192216SAN JUAN PR 00919-2216 [For vehicles
sold in Guam]
To contact Triple J Enterprises Inc. call (671) 649-3673 or write to:Triple J Enterprises, Inc. P.O. Box 6066 TAMUNINGGUAM 96931 [For vehicles so
ld in Saipan]
To contact Triple J Motors call (670) 234-7133 or write to: Triple J MotorsP.O. Box 500487 SAIPAN, MP96950-0487
[For vehicles sold
in American Samoa]
To contact Pacific Marketing Inc.call 684 (699) 9140 or write to: Pacific Marketing, Inc. P.O. Box 698PA G O PA G O , AMERICAN SAMOA AS, 96799
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Features and controlsBreak-in recommendations ..............................................................5-3 Keys .................................................................................................5-3 Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) ........................5-4Keyless entry system (if so equipped) ..............................................5-7 Free-hand Advanced Security
Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)
(if so equipped) ..........................................................................5-15Door locks ......................................................................................5-36 Power door locks ......
...........
...........
...........
...........
...........
.........
.....5-38
Child safety locks for rear door ..........
...........
.........
.........
.........
.....5-40
Liftgate (except for vehi
cles equipped with the
power liftgate) ....5-40
Power liftgate (if so equipped) .......................................................5-42 Inside liftgate release .....................................................................5-48Theft-alarm system ........................................................................5-49 Power window control ...................................................................5-51 Sunroof (if so equipped) .................................................................5-54Parking brake .................................................................................5-56 Steering wheel height and reach adjustment ..................................5-60 Inside rearview mirror ...................................................................5-60Outside rearview mirrors ...............................................................5-63 Ignition switch (if so equipped) ......................................................5-66 Steering wheel lock (if so equipped) ..............................................5-68Starting the engine .........................................................................5-68 Automatic transaxle (if so equipped)..............................................5-70 Continuously variable transmission
(CVT) (if so equipped)..........5-76
Electronically controlled
4WD system (if so equipped).................5-83
S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) (if
so equipped) .....................5-85
4-wheel drive operation .................................................................5-88Inspection and maintenance followi
ng rough road operation ........5-91
Cautions on the handling of 4-wheel dr
ive vehicles ..................... 5-91
Service brake ................................................................................. 5-92 Brake auto hold (if so equipped) .................................................... 5-93Hill start assist (if so equipped) ...................................................... 5-96 Brake assist system ........................................................................ 5-97 Anti-lock braking system .............................................................. 5-97Electric power steering system (EPS) ........................................... 5-99 Active stability control (ASC) ..................................................... 5-100 Cruise control (if so equipped) ..................................................... 5-103Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC)
(if so equipped) ............ 5-107
Forward Collision Mitigation System
(FCM) (if so equipped) .... 5-118
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (w
ith Lane Change Assist)
(if so equipped) ........................................................................ 5-127 Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (if so equipped) ....................... 5-133 Lane Departure Warning System (LDW
) (if so equipped)........... 5-137
Tire pressure monitoring system ................................................. 5-140 Rear-view camera (if so equipped)............................................... 5-145 Multi Around Monitor (if so
equipped)..................
...........
........... 5-147
Instrument cluster ........................................................................ 5-156 Multi Information display ............................................................ 5-157 Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list ..................................................................... 5-176 Indicators ..................................................................................... 5-195 Warning lights .............................................................................. 5-196Information screen display .......................................................... 5-198 Combination headlights and dimmer switch ............................... 5-199 Turn signal lever .......................................................................... 5-208Hazard warning flasher switch .................................................... 5-209
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