2020 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER wipers

Outside (Front) 1-7 Overview
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Outside (Front)
Sunroof (if so equipped) P.5-54
Windshield wipers P.5-210
Engine hood P.9-3
Front fog lights (if so equipped) P.5-209, 9-34, 9-39
Outside rearview mirrors P.5-63 Side turn-signal lights (if so equipped) P.5-208, 9-34, 9-39 Side-view camera (if so equipped) P.5-147 Fuel tank filler P.3-3
Power window P.5-51
Front turn-s
ignal lights
P.5-208, 9-34, 9-38
Front turn signal lights P.5-208, 9-34, 9-38
Headlights, low beam P.5-199, 9-34, 9-36 Parking lights P.5-199, 9-34, 9-38 Daytime running lights P.5-199, 9-34, 9-38
Headlights, low beam P.5-199, 9-34, 9-36 Parking lights P.5-199, 9-34, 9-38 Daytime running lights P.5-199, 9-34, 9-38
Headlights, high beam P.5-199, 9-34, 9-37
Headlights, high beam P.5-199, 9-34, 9-37
Halogen headlights type LED headlights type
Front side-marker lights P.5-199, 9-34, 9-37
Front side-marker lights P.5-199, 9-34, 9-37
Sensor (if so equipped) [for Fo
rward Collision Mitigation System
(FCM), Lane Departure Warning System (LDW) and Automatic high beam system] P. 5-118, 5-137, 5-203 Rain sensor (if so equipped) P.5-210 Front-view camera (if so equipped) P.5-147BK0278200US.book 7 ページ ２０１９年４月１０日　水曜日　午前１０時５９分

Forward Collision Mitigation System (FCM) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-121
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• When a vehicle ahead is not completely in your path.• When your vehicle changed lanes, and your vehicle approac
hed immediately
behind the vehicle ahead.• When a vehicle ahead
is towing a trailer.
• When a vehicle ahea
d is a truck loaded
with freight that protrudes rearward from the cargo bed.• When the height of a vehicle ahead isextremely low or its road clearance isextremely high.• When a vehicle ahead is extremely dirty.• When a vehicle ahea
d is covered with
snow.• When a vehicle ahea
d has a large glass
surface.• When a vehicle ahead does not havereflectors (light refl
ector) or the position
of the reflector is low.• When a vehicle ahead is a car carrier ora similar shaped vehicle.• When accelerating and deceleratingquickly.• When driving on a sl
ippery road covered
by rain water, snow, ice, etc.• When driving on a r
oad with alternating
up and down steep slopes.• When driving on a curve.• When driving on a bumpy or rough road.• When driving in dark areas, such as in a tunnel or at night.WA R N I N G
• When the system recognizes driver’s steering, accelerati
ng, braking or gear
shifting actions as evasive actions toavoid collision.• When the rear of you
r vehicle is weighed
down with the weight of passengers and luggage.• Up to several seconds after starting driv-ing.• In adverse weather
conditions, such as
rain, snow, fog or sand-storm.• When the windshield of the sensor por-tion is covered with
dirt, water droplets,
snow and ice, etc.• When a vehicle ahea
d or an oncoming
vehicle is splashing wa
ter, snow or dirt.
• When using a windshield washer.• If windshield wipers are not Mitsubishi Motors Genuine parts or equivalent. • When the sensor becomes extremely hotor cold.• If the battery becomes weak or runsdown.• When the sensor is affected by stronglight, such as direct
sunlight or the head-
lights of an oncoming vehicle.
 The FCM may not detect a pedestrian in certain situations. Some of these include:• If the pedestrian is
shorter than approxi-
mately 3.2 feet (1 m) or taller thanapproximately 6.5 feet (2 m).WA R N I N G
• If the pedestrian is
wearing loose-fitting
clothes.• If part of a pedestrian’s body is hidden, such as when holding an umbrella, large bag, etc.• If a pedestrian bends forward, sits or lieson the road.• When a pedestrian is pushing/pullingsomething, such as a stroller, bicycle orwheelchair.• When pedestrians gather in a group.• When a pedestrian clothing appears tobe nearly the same color or brightness asits surroundings.• When a pedestrian is very close to anobject, such
as a vehicle.
• When a pedestrian is in a dark area, such as at night or in a tunnel.• When a pedestrian is walking fast orrunning.• When a pedestrian suddenly rushes infront of the vehicle.• When the position of a pedestrian is closeto the edge of the vehicle.
 When the system recognizes driver’s steering or accelerating
actions as evasive
actions to avoid a collision, FCM control and alarm functions
may be canceled.
In certain situations,
though there is little
or no risk of a collision, the FCM mayactivate. Examples include: • When overtaking a vehicle.WA R N I N G
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Lane Departure Warning System (LDW) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-139
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If a problem occurs with the system, a visual warning specific to the type of the problem is given together with an audible alarm.
The alarm shown below is displayed if the system becomes temporarily unavailable due to the high or low temperature of the sensor. After temperature of the sensor has been inrange, the system will automatically return to operation. If the alarm continues showing, there is a pos-sibility that the LDW has a malfunction. Con- tact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for inspection of the system.
 The LDW may not operat
e correctly in the
following situations
and the LDW may not
give warnings or may
give false warnings:
• When lane markers are not clearly visi- ble due to rain, snow, fog, dark area, etc.• When the road surface is shiny.• When old lane markers remain on the road surface.• When the lane markers are double linesor the shape of the lane markers are complicated.• When driving in an extremely narrowlane.• When the distance
between your vehicle
and a vehicle in
front is short.
• When driving into the sun light.• When driving on curves.• When driving on bumpy roads.• When driving in construction zones.• When passing through a place where the brightness suddenly changes, such as at the entrance to or exit of a tunnel.• When the headlights of an oncomingvehicle are very bright. • When the rear of your vehicle is weigheddown with the weight of passengers andluggage.• When the headlights
of your vehicle are
not clean or are not properly aimed.• When the front windshield is not clean.• When the front windshield wipers do notclean the windshield properly.WA R N I N G
CAUTION To maintain proper function of the LDW:• Always keep the windshield and the head- lights clean.• Do not put anything, su
ch as a sticker, on
the front windshield in front of the sensor.• Avoid applying a shock or load to the sen-sor.• Do not attempt to deta
ch or disassemble the
sensor.• Use only Mitsubishi Motors Genuine partswhen replacing the
windshield wipers.
NOTE
When driving conditions are not suitable to use the LDW, turn off the LDW.
System problem warning

Sensor is too hot or cold

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Wiper and washer switch 5-210 Features and controls
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The windshield wiper and washer can be operated with the ignition switch or the oper- ation mode is in ON or ACC. If the blades are frozen to the windshield, donot operate the wipers
until the ice has melted
and the blades are freed, otherwise the wiper motor may be damaged.
NOTE
 If the headlights are switched to high beam, the front fog lights will
go out; they will illu-
minate again when the headlights areswitched back to low beam.  If the light switch is rotated to the “OFF” or “ ” position while the front fog lights are illuminated, they will automatically turn off. They can be turned back on again by rotatingthe combination he
adlights and dimmer
switch back to “ ” position, and turning the knob in the direction of the “ON” posi- tion.  Do not use fog lights except in conditions of fog, otherwise excessi
ve light glare may
temporarily blind oncom
ing vehicle drivers.
Wiper and washer switch
CAUTIONIf the washer is used in cold weather, the washer fluid sprayed against the glass may freeze, which may hi
nder visibility. Warm
the glass with the defro
ster before using the
washer.
Windshield wipers
NOTE
 To ensure a clear rearward view, the rear window wiper will automatically performseveral continuous opera
tions if the selector
lever is put in the “R” position while the windshield wipers
are operating.
Refer to “Rear window wiper and washer” on page 5-214.
Except for vehicle with rain sensor MIST- Misting function
The wipers will operate once.
OFF- OffINT- Intermittent
(Speed sensitive)
LO- Slow HI- Fast
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Wiper and washer switch
Features and controls 5-211
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With the lever in the “INT” (speed sensitive intermittent operation)
position, the intermit-
tent intervals can be adjusted by turning the knob (A).
The misting function can be used when the ignition switch or the
operation mode is in
ON or ACC. The wipers will operate once if the wiper lever is raised to the “MIST” position and released. This operation
is useful when it is
drizzling, etc. The wi
pers will continue to
operate while the lever is held in the “MIST” position.
The windshield wipers can be operated with the ignition switch or
the operation mode is in
ON or ACC. If the blades are frozen to the windshield orrear window, do not operate the wipers until the ice has melted and the blades are freed, otherwise the wiper mo
tor may be damaged.
To adjust intermittent intervals 1- Fast 2- Slow
NOTE
 The speed-sensitive-
operation function of
the windshield wipers
can be de
activated.
For further informati
on, please contact your
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. On vehiclesequipped with the Sm
artphone-link Display
Audio (SDA), screen
operations can be used
to make the adjustment.Refer to separate owne
r’s manual for details.
Misting function
Vehicle with rain sensor MIST- Misting function
The wipers will operate once.
OFF- OffAUTO- Auto-wiper control
Rain sensor The wipers will automaticallyoperate depending on the degree of wetness on the windshield.
LO- SlowHI- Fast
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Wiper and washer switch 5-212 Features and controls
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Can only be used when the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON. If the lever is put in the “AUTO” position, the rain sensor (A) will detect the extent of rain (or snow, other moisture, dust, etc.) and the wipers will operate automatically.Keep the lever in the “OFF” position if the windshield is dirty a
nd the weather is dry.
Wiper operation under these conditions can scratch the windshield and damage the wip- ers.
If your hands get trapped, you could suffer injuries or the wipers
could malfunction. Be
sure to turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” or “LOCK” position
or put the operation
mode in OFF, or move the lever to the “OFF” position to deactivate the rain sensor.
Rain sensor
CAUTION With the ignition swit
ch or the operation
mode in ON and the lever in the “AUTO”position, the wipers
may automatically oper-
ate in the situati
ons described below.
• When cleaning the outsi
de surface of the
windshield, if you touch the rain sensor.• When cleaning the outsi
de surface of the
windshield, if you wipe with a cloth the rain sensor.• When using an automatic car wash.• A physical shock is
applied to the wind-
shield.• A physical shock is applied to the rain sen-sor.NOTE
 To protect the rubber parts of the wipers, this operation of the wipers
does not take place
even if the lever is put in the “AUTO” posi- tion when the vehicle is
stationary and the
ambient temperature is
approximately 32 °F
(0 °C) or lower.  Do not cover the sensor by affixing a sticker or label to the windshield. Also, do not putany water-repellent coating on the wind- shield. The rain sensor would not be able to detect the extent of rain, and the wipersmight stop working normally.CAUTION
 In the following cases, the rain sensor may be malfunctioning. Have
the vehicle checked
at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer ora repair facility of your choice. • When the wipers operate
at a constant inter-
val despite changes in the extent of rain. • When the wipers do not operate even though it is raining.
 The wipers may automa
tically operate when
things such as insects
or foreign objects are
affixed to the windshield on top of the rain sensor or when the windshield is frozen.Objects affixed to th
e windshield will stop
the wipers when the
wipers cannot remove
them. To operate the wi
pers again, move the
lever to the “LO” or “HI” position. Also, the wipers may operate automatically due to strong direct s
unlight or electromag-
netic wave. To stop the wipers, move the lever to the “OFF” position.  Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair fa
cility of your choice
when replacing the windshield glass.NOTE
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Wiper and washer switch
Features and controls 5-213
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With the lever in the “AUTO” position, it is possible to adjust the sensitivity of the rainsensor by turning the knob (B).
Move the lever in the direction of the arrow and release, to operate the wipers once. Use this function when you are driving in mist or drizzle. The wipers will operate once if the lever is raised to the “MIST” position and releasedwhen the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON or ACC. The wipers will con- tinue to operate while the lever is held in the “MIST” position.
The wipers will operate once if the lever is moved to the “AUTO” position and the knob(C) is turned in the “+” direction when the ignition switch or the
operation mode is in
ON.
To adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor “+”- Higher sensitivity to rain “-”- Lower sensitivity to rain
NOTE
 Automatic wiper operation (rain sensitive) can be changed to in
termittent operation,
either vehicle speed se
nsitive or not vehicle
speed sensitive.For further informati
on, please contact your
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.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.
Misting function
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Wiper and washer switch 5-214 Features and controls
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The windshield washer can be operated with the ignition switch or the operation mode in ON or ACC.The washer fluid will be sprayed onto the windshield by pulling th
e lever toward you.
When the wipers are not in operation or inintermittent operation,
by pulling the lever
toward you, the wipers
will operate
several
times while the washer fluid is being sprayed.
By releasing the lever soon after pulling it toward you, the washer
fluid will be sprayed
several times while the wipers are operating several times. Intelligent washer will stop operating withany operation of the lever.
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The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON or ACC. Turn the knob to operate the rear window wiper.
Windshield washer
NOTE
 It is possible to modify functions as follows: • Intelligent washer
can be activated.
Refer to “Intelligent washer” on page 5-214. • The wipers can be set
to operate again after
approximately 6 seconds.
These functions are not activated when the vehicle is shippe
d from the factory.
To activate or deac
tivate these functions,
please contact your au
thorized Mitsubishi
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 fordetails.
Intelligent washer
NOTE
Rear window wiper and washer OFF- Off INT- The wiper operates continuously for
several seconds then operates inter- mittently at intervals of approxi- mately 8 seconds.
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Washer fluid will be
sprayed onto the
rear window glass while the knob is turned fully in either direction.When the washer fluid is sprayed, the wiper will automati
cally operate 2 or
3 times.
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