MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2012 3.G Owners Manual

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Removing and storing the jack and toolsTo r e m o v e1. Turn the knob (A) counterclockwise and remove the lid
(B).2. Undo the securing band (C) around the tools and remove
the tools.
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3. Retract the jack to remove it from the attaching hardware
(D).
To s t o r e1. Retract the jack, then return it to its original position.
2. Extend the jack and firmly set it in its storage area.
3. Place the tools back in the tool case, return the case to its
original position and firmly fix it in place with the secur-
ing band.
4. Attach the lid and tighten the knob by turning it clock-
wise.
To retract
To retract
To e x t e n d
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Before changing a tire, first stop your vehicle in a safe, flat
location.
1. Park the vehicle on level and stable ground.
2. Be sure that the parking brake is firmly set and that the
selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position.
3. Turn on the hazard flashers and turn the ignition switch to
the “LOCK” position.
4. Set up a warning triangle, flashing signal light, etc., at an
adequate distance from the vehicle, and have all your pas-
sengers leave the vehicle.5. To prevent the vehicle from rolling when it is raised on the
jack, place chocks or blocks (A) in front of and behind the
tire that is diagonally opposite from the tire (B) you are
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NOTE
The chocks shown in the illustration do not come with
your vehicle. It is recommended that you purchase chocks
or blocks and keep them in the vehicle for use if needed.

If chocks or blocks are not available, use stones or any
other objects that are large enough to hold the wheel in
position.
6. Get the jack, bar and wheel nut wrench ready.
(Refer to “Jack and tools” on page 6-7.)
Spare tire information
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Compact spare tireThe compact spare tire is stowed below the luggage compart-
ment floor. It is designed to save space in the luggage compart-
ment. Its lighter weight makes it easier to use if a flat tire
occurs.
WA R N I N G
!
Be sure to apply chocks or blocks to the correct tire
when jacking up the vehicle. If the vehicle moves
while jacked up, the jack could slip out of position,
leading to an accident.
WA R N I N G
!
Tires, including spare tire, degrade over time with
age even when they are not being used. It is recom-
mended that tires over 6 years generally be replaced
even if damage is not obvious.
CAUTION
!
While the compact spare tire is stowed, the inflation
pressure should be checked at least once a month to
assure that it remains at the recommended inflation
pressure. See the tire and loading information plac-
ard attached to the driver’s door sill. Refer to “Tire
and loading information placard” on page 9-4.
Driving with an improperly inflated tire can cause
an accident. If you have no choice but to drive with
an under-inflated tire, keep your speed down and
avoid sudden steering or braking, if possible. Inflate
the tire to the correct pressure as soon as possible.
Refer to “Tire inflation pressures” on page 7-27.
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To remove the spare tire
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1. Open the tailgate and use the bar to remove the cover (A)
over the tire hanger mounting bolt.
Refer to “Flap-fold tailgate: To open” on page 3-60.

The compact spare tire should be used only tempo-
rarily. While the compact spare tire is being used,
the tire pressure monitoring system will not function
properly. Have the tire replaced or repaired at an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice as soon as possible.
Do not go over 50 mph (80 km/h) when driving with
the compact spare tire.
Avoid sudden starting and braking when driving
with the compact spare tire.
Do not drive through automatic car washes and over
obstacles that could possibly damage the underside
of your vehicle. Because the compact spare tire is
smaller than the original tire, there is less clearance
between the ground and your vehicle.
Because the compact spare tire is designed only for
your vehicle, do not use it on any other vehicle.
Do not put the compact spare tire on a different
wheel, and do not put standard tires, snow tires,
wheel covers or trim rings on the compact spare
wheel. Otherwise, you could damage these parts or
other parts on your vehicle.
Do not use tire chains with your compact spare tire.
Using a chain could cause damage to your vehicle
and loss of the chains.
CAUTION
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2. With the wheel nut wrench, loosen the tire hanger mount-
ing bolt by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Raise the lower gate until it clicks and locks.
Refer to “Flap-fold tailgate: To close” on page 3-60.4. Lift up the section of the tire hanger (B) that is marked
with the arrow in the illustration and remove it from the
hook (C). Then lower it and remove the tire.
CAUTION
!
While checking the tire hanger, carefully loosen the
tire hanger mounting bolt. Loosening it too much
could pull out the hook and cause the compact spare
tire to drop.
CAUTION
!
When hooking or unhooking the tire hanger, be sure
to hold the tire hanger firmly to prevent it from
dropping on your foot.
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To install
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1. Place the tire on the center of the tire hanger, with the
wheel surface facing upwards.2. Lift up the tire hanger (A) and hook it on the hook (B).
CAUTION
!
Storing the tire with the wheel surface facing down
may damage the wheel or tire hanger. If you find
any damage on a spare tire, do not use the tire and
contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice.
CAUTION
!
Make sure you hook the tire hanger in the proper
position. If the tire hanger is not hooked properly,
the hook could damage the vehicle body or the tire
could fall off the vehicle while driving, causing an
accident.
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3. Open the lower gate.
Refer to “Flap-fold tailgate: To open” on page 3-60.
4. With the wheel nut wrench, firmly tighten the tire hanger
mounting bolt by turning it clockwise.
5. Install the cover over the tire hanger mounting bolt.
To change a tire
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1. On vehicles with wheel covers, first remove the covers
(refer to “Wheel covers” on page 6-23). Then, loosen the
wheel nuts with the wheel nut wrench. Do not remove the
wheel nuts yet.
CAUTION
!
Confirm that the tire hanger is firmly secured after
storing the spare tire. If the tire hanger is not
secured, it could drop out while driving, causing an
accident.
When hooking or unhooking the tire hanger, be sure
to hold the tire hanger firmly to prevent it from
dropping on your foot.
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2. Place the jack under one of the jacking points (A) shown
in the illustration. Use the jacking point closest to the tire
you wish to change.
NOTE
Put the spare wheel under the vehicle body near the jack.
This makes it safer if the jack slips out of position.
WA R N I N G
!
Set the jack only at the positions shown here. If the
jack is set at a wrong position, it could dent your
vehicle or the jack might fall over and cause per-
sonal injury.
Do not use the jack on a tilted or soft surface.
Otherwise, the jack might slip and cause personal
injury. Always use the jack on a flat, hard surface.
Before setting the jack, make sure there are no sand
or pebbles under the jack base.
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3. Rotate the jack by hand until the flange portion (B) fits in
the groove (C) at the top of the jack.4. Insert the bar (D) into the wheel nut wrench (E). Then put
the end of the bar into the shaft’s jack end, as shown in the
illustration.
Slowly rotate the wheel nut wrench until the tire is raised
slightly off the ground surface.
WA R N I N G
!
Stop jacking up the vehicle as soon as the tire is
raised off the ground. It is dangerous to raise the
vehicle any higher.
Do not get under your vehicle while using the jack.
Do not bump the raised vehicle or leave it sitting on
the jack for a long time. Both are very dangerous.
Do not use a jack except the one that came with your
vehicle.
The jack should not be used for any purpose other
than to change a tire.
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