MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2015 3.G Owners Manual

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Use a vacuum cleaner and brush to clean the seats. If stained,
vinyl and synthetic
leather should be cleaned with an appro- priate cleaner. Cloth fabrics can be cleaned with either upholstery cleaner or a3% solution of gentle soap in lukewarm water. 2. Clean the carpeting with a vacuumcleaner and remove any stains with carpet cleaner. Oil and grea
se can be removed by
lightly dabbing with
a clean white cloth
and spot remover.
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1. To clean, lightly wipe the leather with a soft cloth soaked in a 5% solution of gen- tle soap and water. 2. To rinse, dip the cloth in fresh water,wring it out well, a
nd wipe off all the
soap. 3. To preserve and prot
ect, use a leather pro-
tecting agent on the genuine leather sur- face.
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To protect your vehicle’s finish, wash it often and thoroughly. If desired, you may wax your vehicle using a nonabra
sive automobile wax.
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Industrial pollution, road tar, bird droppings, tree sap, insect remain
s, sea water and other
foreign matters can damage the finish on yourvehicle. Generally, the longer any foreign material stays on the finish, the worse the damage.Wash your vehicle as soon as possible when- ever the finish gets soiled.
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Chemicals cont
ained in the dirt and dust
picked up from air, rain, snow, or road sur-faces can damage the paint and body of your vehicle if left on. Frequent washing and wa
xing is the best way
to protect your vehicl
e from this damage.
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight. Park the vehicle in the shade and spray it withwater to remove dust.
Next, using plenty of
clean water and
a car washing mitt or sponge,
wash the vehicle from top to bottom.Use a mild car washing soap if necessary. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a cham- ois or soft cloth. Af
ter washing
the vehicle,
carefully clean the joints and flanges of the doors, hood, etc., where dirt is likely to remain.
NOTE
 If fuzzing is difficult to remove from the seat upholstery, draw a suit
able defuzzing brush
over the surface in one direction.
Genuine leather
(if so equipped)
NOTE
 If genuine leather is we
t with water, wipe it
with a dry, soft cloth. If left damp, mildewmay grow.  The genuine leather su
rface can be damaged
if brushed with a nylon or synthetic fiberbrush.  Organic solvents such as benzine, kerosene, alcohol, gasoline, or acid
or alkaline solvents
can discolor the genuine
leather surface and
should not be used.  Genuine leather can
mildew if not kept
clean. Clean up any o
il stains immediately.
 The genuine leather su
rface may harden and
shrink if it is exposed to the direct sunlightfor long hours. When your vehicle is parked, place it in the shade as much as possible.  When the temperature of the vehicle interior rises in summer, vinyl
products left on the
genuine leather seat
may deteriorate and
stick to the seat.
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle
Foreign material Wa s h i n g
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Salt and other chemical
s used on winter roads
in some geographical ar
eas can have a detri-
mental effect on the vehicle underbody. Youshould flush the underbody with a high pres- sure hose every time you wash the outside of your vehicle.Take special care to
remove mud or other
debris which could trap and hold salt and moisture.After washing your vehicle, wipe off all waterdrops from the rubber parts around the doors to prevent the doors from freezing.
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Wax your vehicle once
or twice a year, or
when water does not bead up on the paint.Use a soft cloth to put a small amount of wax on the painted surfaces. After the wax has dried, polish with a dry soft cloth.Do not wax your vehicle
in direct sunlight.
You should wax when the painted surfaces are cool.
CAUTION When washing the underside of your vehicle or the wheels, wear a pair of gloves to pro-tect your hands. If your vehicle has rain
sensor wipers, place
the wiper switch lever in the “OFF” positionto deactivate the rain sensor before washing the vehicle. Otherwise,
the wipers will oper-
ate in the presence of water spray on thewindshield and may get
damaged as a result.
Never spray or splash water on the electrical parts in the engine compartment. This may damage them. Be careful also when washing the underbody to ensure that water does notenter the engine compartment. Avoid automatic car washers that use rotat- ing brushes. These brushes may scratch the paint surface and make it dull. Scratches are more not
iceable on darker col-
ored vehicles. Some hot water wash
ing equipment uses
high pressure and heat to clean your vehicle. Because hot water can da
mage plastics parts
and seep inside your ve
hicle, make sure you
do the following when using such equip- ment:• Keep the washing nozzle at least 28 inches(70 cm) away from the vehicle body.• When washing around the door glass, holdthe nozzle at a distance of more than 28 inches (70 cm) and at a right angle to theglass surface.
 Make sure to do the following when using an automatic car wash, with help from eitherthis manual or the car wash operator, toavoid damaging your vehicle:• Fold the outside
rearview mirrors.
• Remove the antenna.• Tape or remove the rear wiper arm assem- bly.• If your vehicle is equi
pped with a roof rails,
check with the car wash operator before using the car wash.• If your vehicle is equipped with the rainsensor wipers, place th
e wiper switch lever
in the “OFF” position to deactivate the rain sensor.
During cold weather
CAUTION
NOTE
 When the door is frozen, opening it by force may tear off or cr
ack the rubber gasket
installed around the door. Pour warm waterto melt the ice. Be
sure to thoroughly wipe
off the water after opening the door. To pre- vent freezing of the
weatherstripping on the
doors, hood, etc., treat
with silicone lubri-
cant.
Waxing
CAUTION Waxes containing high abrasive compounds should not be used. These waxes remove rust and stain effectively from the paintwork, but are harmful to the finish
of the paint, because
they also remove paint/clearcoat. They are also harmful to other glossy sur- faces such as the grille, trim, moldings, etc.
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If painted surfaces have
been severely dam-
aged and lost their original luster and color tone, polish the surface
lightly with a fine
polishing compound. Avoid limiting your polishing to the damage
d surface only; polish
a somewhat wider area, moving the polishingcloth in one direction.
After polishing, flush
the compound from the surface and apply a coat of wax to regain a beautiful luster.
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Small cracks and scratches in the paint coat should be touched up as
soon as possible with
touch-up paint to prevent corrosion.Check body areas facing the road or the tires carefully for damage to the paint caused by flying stones, etc. The
paint code number for
your vehicle can be found on the vehicle information code plate located on the front passenger door sill.
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Use a sponge or chamois to clean these parts.If the vehicle wax sticks to a gray or black rough surface of the bumper, molding or lights, the surface may appear white in color.In this case, wipe it
off using lukewarm water
and a soft cloth or chamois.
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To prevent spots and corrosion of chrome parts, wash with water, dry thoroughly, and apply a nonabrasive automotive wax. If the chrome is severely da
maged or pitted, use a
commercially available chrome polish.
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1. Remove dirt using a wet sponge.2. Use a mild detergent on any dirt that can- not be removed ea
sily with water.
Rinse off the detergent after washing thewheel. 3. Dry the wheel thoroughly using a chamois leather or a soft cloth.
 Do not use gasoline, benzine, kerosene or paint thinners to remove
road tar or other dirt
from the vehicle surface. Do not put wax on the areas having black matte coating because
it can cause uneven
discoloration, patches,
blurs, etc. If these get
wax on them, wipe the wax off right away with a soft clot
h and warm water.
On vehicles with sunr
oof, be careful not to
apply any wax on the weatherstrip (blackrubber) when waxing the area around the sunroof opening. If stained with wax,
the weatherstrip cannot
maintain a weatherproof seal with the sun- roof.
Polishing
CAUTION
Damaged paint Cleaning plastic parts
CAUTION Do not use a scrubbing brush or other rough scrubber as these may
damage the plastic
surface. Do not use wax containing compounds (pol- ishing powder) which
may damage the plas-
tic surface.
 Do not let plastic parts
get soiled with gaso-
line, oil, brake fluids
, engine oils, greases,
paint thinner, and sulfuric acid (battery elec-trolyte), as such substa
nces will cause stains,
cracks, or discoloration. If any of these get on a plastic part, wipethem up with a soft cloth or chamois and a mild solution of soap and water. Then rinse them immediately with water.
Chrome parts Aluminum wheels
(if so equipped)
CAUTION
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The window glass can
usually be cleaned
using only a sponge and
water. Glass cleaner
can be used to remove
wax, oil, grease, dead
insects, etc. After washing the glass, wipe it dry with a clean, dry, soft cloth.
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Use a soft cloth and gl
ass cleaner to remove
grease, dead insects, etc., from the wiperblades. Replace the wiper blades when they no longer clean the windshield and rear window prop-erly.
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Clean the inside of the sunroof with a softcloth. Hard deposits
should be wiped away
with a cloth dipped in
warm, neutral deter-
gent solution. Wipe away the solution with a sponge dipped in fresh water.
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Never spray or splash
water on the electrical
accessories in the engine compartment. Thisputs the engine at risk of being damaged. Do not bring the circum
ferential parts, the
plastic parts and so on
into contact with sulfu-
ric acid (battery electrolyte) which may crack, stain or discolor them. If they are in contact, wipe off with soft cloth,chamois or the like and an aqueous solution of neutral detergent th
en immediately rinse
the affected parts with plenty of water.
CAUTION Do not use a brush or other hard implement on the wheels. Do not use any cleaner that contains an abra- sive substance or is ac
idic or alkaline. Doing
so could cause the co
ating on the wheels to
peel or become disc
olored or stained.
Do not directly apply
hot water using a steam
cleaner or by any other means. Contact with seawater or road salt used for de-icing can cause corr
osion. Rinse off such
substances as soon as possible.
Window glass Wiper blades
Cleaning the sunroof (if so equipped)
NOTE
 The surface treatment on the inside of the glass may be removed
if a hard cloth or
organic solvent is used.
Engine compartment
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Customer assistance/
Reporting Safety Defects
Consumer information (For vehicles sold in U.S.A.) ....................10-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...............................................................10-2 Important facts to know in
case of an accident ....
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This information is provided in compliance with the requirements of the National High- way Traffic Safety Ad
ministration, Depart-
ment of Transportation. It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers with information on repor
ting safety defects.
DOT quality grades - Al
l passenger vehicle
tires must conform to
Federal Safety Require-
ments in addition to these grades. The spe- cific grade rating in each grade category isshown on the side wall of the tires on your vehicle. The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specifiedgovernment test course
. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-half (11/2) times as well on the government course
as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance
of tires depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart signifi- cantly from the norm due to variations indriving habits, service practices and differ- ences in road characteristics and climate. The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditions on specified government te
st surfaces of asphalt
and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the ti
re’s resistance to the
generation of heat and it
s ability to dissipate
heat when tested un
der controlled conditions
on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature can leadto sudden tire failure. The grade C corre- sponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Fed-eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labora
tory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.
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If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform theNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addi- tion to notifying Mitsubishi MotorsCorporation.
Consumer information (For vehicles sold in U.S.A.) Uniform tire quality grading Treadwear
Traction AA, A, B, C
WA R N I N G The traction grade assi
gned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking tractiontests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplani
ng, or peak traction
characteristics.
Temperature A, B, C
WA R N I N G The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properlyinflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation
, or excessive load-
ing, either separately
or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Reporting Safety Defects
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Reporting Safety Defects
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If NHTSA receives similar com- plaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it mayorder a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problemsbetween you, your dealer, or Mit- subishi Motors Corporation. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1- 888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: You can also obtain other informa- tion about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
To contact Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. call 1-888-648-7820 or write to: If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediatelynotify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. You may write to:
To contact Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. call 1-888-576-4878 or write to: To contact Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Caribbean, Inc. call 1-787-251-8715 or write to: To contact Triple J Enterprises Inc.
NHTSA Headquarters 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SEWest Building Washington, DC 20590
For vehicles sold in U.S.A. Mitsubishi Motors North Amer- ica, Inc. Customer Relations Department P.O. Box 6400Cypress, CA 90630-0064For vehicles sold in Canada Transport Canada330 Sparks StreetTo w e r C Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5
Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Can- ada, Inc.Customer Relations Department P.O. Box 41009 4141 Dixie RoadMississauga, ON L4W 5C9For vehicles sold in Puerto Rico Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Carib-bean, Inc. Customer Service Department P.O. Box 192216SAN JUAN PR 00919-2216For vehicles sold in Guam
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Important facts to know
in case of an accident
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call (671)649-3673 or write to: To contact Triple J Motors call (670)234-7133 or write to: To contact Pacific Marketing Inc. call 684(699)9140 or write to:
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We hope you will never be involved in an accident, but there is always that potential danger. So, please be sure to buckle up anddrive safely.  Remain calm.  Check for injuries. Report all injuries to the police, and, if
necessary, call for an
ambulance. Record all the details of the accident. This will provide you with accurate records of the accident for discussions with yourinsurance company and other persons who may be acting on your behalf.  Understand your repair
estimate before
approving repairs.  Choosing the repair shop and the brands of parts that they use on your vehicle is your decision.
 Ask for genuine Mits
ubishi Motors parts.
Many times, to save
money, your insur-
ance company will recommend imitation parts that do not meet the original specifi- cations of fit, finish, corrosion resistanceor workmanship.
The strength and integrity built into your Mitsubishi vehicle is the result of a specificdesign referred to as
“Energy Management”.
Individual body parts are designed to act as one unit in the event of an accident. Shockwaves are absorbed by protective panels or are channeled around the passenger compart- ment. This important
feature is possible
because high tensile
steel is used in
Mitsubishi panels and structural parts, some- thing that cannot be guaranteed by the manu-facturers of imitation parts. All Genuine Mitsubishi body panels
and support brackets
are designed and constructed as importantprotection features in the event of an acci- dent. By replacing body pa
rts with imitations,
your vehicle may no longer meet originalequipment specifications.
Triple J Enterprises, Inc. P.O. Box 6066 TAMUNING GUAM 96931For vehicles sold in Saipan Triple J Motors P.O. Box 500487 SAIPAN, MP96950-0487For vehicles sold in American Samoa Pacific Marketing, Inc. P. O . B o x 6 9 8PA G O PA G O , AMERICAN SAMOA AS, 96799
Important facts to know in case of an accident In the event of an accident Key information to discuss with your insurance company
Mitsubishi Motors built-in pro- tection
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As a consumer requesting repair on your vehicle, you have cons
umer rights. Across the
country, State Insuranc
e Commissioners have
begun considering rules on the use of non- OEM parts. This could
mean that repair shops
will have to disclose to the consumer, when they intend to use non-OEM parts. Since reg- ulations are not cons
istent on this point,
remember you have a choice. So, if you want genuine Mitsubishi Mo
tors parts, you may
have to specifically re
quest them. Make cer-
tain your insurance company understands imitations are not to be
used in the repair of
your vehicle. You deserve the best genuine Mitsubishi Motors parts. Genuine Mitsubishi Motors parts are built with the high quality and durability standardsyou expect. Genuine Mitsubishi Motors replacements parts are your guarantee that your vehicle will have
all the technological
advantages and maintain the style and protec- tion of a brand new Mitsubishi Motors.
Remember to ask for genuine Mitsubishi Motors parts.
Consumer rights (For vehicles sold in U.S.A.) Genuine Mitsubishi Motors parts
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