ESP inoperative MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV 2014 Owner's Manual (in English)
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CAUTIONlIf  your  vehicle  has  rain  sensor  wipers,  place
the wiper switch lever in the “OFF” position
to  deactivate  the  rain  sensor  before  washing the vehicle. Otherwise, the wipers will oper-ate  in  the  presence  of  water  spray  on  the
windscreen and may get damaged as a result.
l Refrain from excessively using a car wash as
its  brushes  may  scratch  the  paint  surface, causing  it  to  lose  its  gloss.  Scratches  will  be
especially  visible  on  darker  coloured  vehi-
cles.
l Never spray or splash water on the electrical
components in the engine compartment. Do-
ing  so  could  have  an  adverse  effect  on  the
Plug-in Hybrid EV system startability.
Exercise  caution  also  when  washing  the  un- derbody;  be  careful  not  to  spray  water  intothe engine compartment.
l Some types of hot water washing equipment
apply  high  pressure  and  heat  to  the  vehicle.They  may  cause  heat  distortion  and  damage
to  the  vehicle  resin  parts  and  may  result  in
flooding of the vehicle interior.
Therefore;
• Maintain  a  distance  of  approx.  70  cm  or
more  between  the  vehicle  body  and  the
washing nozzle.
• When  washing  around  the  door  glass,
hold the nozzle at a distance of more than
70 cm and at right angles to the glass sur-
face.CAUTIONl After  washing  the  vehicle,  drive  the  vehicle
slowly  while  lightly  depressing  the  brake
pedal  several  times  in  order  to  dry  out  the
brakes.
Leaving  the  brakes  wet  could  result  in  re- duced  braking  performance.  Also,  there  is  a possibility  that  they  could  freeze  up  or  be-
come  inoperative  due  to  rust,  rendering  the vehicle unable to move.
l When  using  an  automatic  car  wash,  pay  at-
tention  to  the  following  items,  referring  to the  operation  manual  or  consulting  a  car
wash  operator.  If  the  following  procedure  is not  followed,  it  could  result  in  damage  to
your vehicle.
• The outside mirrors are retracted.
• The antenna is removed.
• The  wiper  arms  are  secured  in  place  with
tape.
• If  your  vehicle  is  equipped  with  a  roof
rails,  consult  a  car  wash  operator  before using the car washer.
• If  your  vehicle  has  rain  sensor  wipers,
place the wiper switch lever in the “OFF” position to deactivate the rain sensor.
• Make  sure  that  the  charging  lid  and  the
fuel lid are completely closed.During cold weather
Salt  and  other  chemicals  spread  on  the  roads
in  some  areas  in  winter  can  have  a  harmful effect on the vehicle body. You should there-
fore  wash  the  vehicle  as  often  as  possible  in accordance  with  our  care-instructions.  It  is
recommended  to  have  a  preservative  applied
and  the  underfloor  protection  checked  before and after the cold weather season.
After  washing  your  vehicle,  wipe  off  all  wa- terdrops  from  the  rubber  parts  around  the
doors to prevent the doors from freezing.
NOTEl To  prevent  freezing  of  the  weatherstripping
on  the  doors,  bonnet,  etc.,  they  should  be treated with silicone spray.Waxing
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Waxing  the  vehicle  will  help  prevent  the  ad-
herence  of  dust  and  road  chemicals  to  the paintwork.  Apply  a  wax  solution  after  wash- ing  the  vehicle,  or  at  least  once  every  three
months to assist displacing of water.
Do  not  wax  your  vehicle  in  direct  sunlight.
You  should  wax  after  the  surfaces  have
cooled.
For  information  on  how  to  use  wax  refer  to the instruction manual of the wax.
Cleaning the exterior of your vehicle
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