MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER XL 2010 Owners Manual

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To activate the function
After deactivating the function, it will be activated again using
one of the following methods.

Unlock the doors and the tailgate using the keyless entry
system or the F.A.S.T.-key.


Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” or “ACC” position.
To activate the function again before locking the doors and the
tailgate, raise and hold the wiper and washer switch to the
“MIST” position for about 3 seconds.
The buzzer will sound twice and the function will be activated.
NOTE

The sensitivity of the impact detection function and the
interior intrusion detection function can be adjusted. For
further details, please contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer.
Disarmed stageThe system will be disarmed when either of the following steps
are taken:
1. All doors and the tailgate are unlocked by the remote con-
trol transmitter or the F.A.S.T.-key.
2. The ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or “ON” posi-
tion.
3. If the UNLOCK button is pressed when all doors and the
tailgate are closed and no door is opened within approxi-
mately 30 seconds, re-arming will automatically occur.NOTE

Once the system has been disarmed, it cannot be rearmed
except by repeating the arming procedure.
Disarm...by remote control transmitter or F.A.S.T.-key
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Testing the theft-alarm systemUse the following procedure to test the system:
1. Lower the driver’s window.
2. Arm the system as explained in “Armed stage”.
3. Make sure that the theft-alarm indicator comes on and
flash in approximately 20 seconds.
4. Wait a few seconds and then unlock the driver’s side door
by using the inside door lock knob and opening the door.
5. Make sure that the horn (the siren for vehicles equipped
with the interior alarm sensor) sounds intermittently and
the headlights blink when a door is opened.
6. Disarm the system by unlocking all doors and the tailgate
by the remote control trasmitter, the F.A.S.T.-key.
Power window control
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NOTE

Never try to operate the main switch and sub-switch in
different directions at the same time. This will freeze the
window in position.


Operating the power windows repeatedly with the engine
stopped will run down the battery. Use the window
switches only while the engine is running.
1- Open (down)
2- Close (up)
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Main switch
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The main switch located on the driver’s door can be used to
operate all the windows.
A window can be opened or closed by operating the corre-
sponding switch.
Press the switch down to open the window, and pull up the
switch to close it.
If the driver’s door window switch is fully pressed down/pulled
up, the driver’s door window automatically opens/closes com-
pletely.
If you want to stop the window movement, operate the switch
lightly in the reverse direction.
WA R N I N G
!

Before operating the power windows, make sure
that nothing can be trapped (head, hands, fingers,
etc.) in the window.


Never leave the vehicle without carrying the key.


Never leave children or unreliable adults unat-
tended inside the vehicle.
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Sub switch
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Each sub-switch can be used for it’s own passenger door win-
dow, unless the driver’s window lock switch is activated.NOTE

The rear door windows open only half-way.
1- Driver’s door window switch
2- Front passenger door window switch
3- Left rear door window switch
4- Right rear door window switch
5- Lock switch
1- Close
2- Open
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Power window timer function
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The power windows can be run up or down when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.
The door windows can be opened or closed for a 30-second
period after the ignition switch is turned to the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position. However, once the driver’s door or the front
passenger’s door is opened, the power windows cannot be
operated.
Lock switch
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When this switch is in the lock mode, the passenger door
switches cannot be used to open or close the door windows,
and the main switch will open or close only the driver’s door
window. To unlock the switch, press it again.1- Lock
2- Unlock
WA R N I N G
!

Before driving with a child in the vehicle, be sure to
lock the window switch to make it inoperative. Chil-
dren tampering with the switch could easily trap
their hands or heads in the window.
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Safety mechanism (Driver’s door window only)
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If a hand or head is trapped, for safety the door window is auto-
matically lowered a little.
After the door window is lowered, pull up the switch again to
close the door window.
NOTE

The safety mechanism can be activated if the driving con-
ditions or other circumstances cause the door window to
be subjected to a physical shock similar to that caused by
trapped hand or head.


If the safety mechanism is activated 3 or more times con-
secutively, the safety mechanism is deactivated and nor-
mal closing of the door window will be aborted.
Use the following method to return to normal operation.
1. If the door window is open, repeatedly pull up the
power window switch to fully close the door window.
2. With fully closing the window, release the switch and
then pull up the switch again for about 1 second.
WA R N I N G
!

If the safety mechanism is activated three or more
times successively, the safety mechanism will be tem-
porarily cancelled.
If a hand or head got trapped, a serious injury could
result.CAUTION
!

The safety mechanism is deactivated just before the
door window closes. This allows the door window to
close completely. Therefore be especially careful that
fingers are not trapped in the door window opening.


The safety mechanism is deactivated while the
switch is pressed. Therefore be especially careful
that fingers are not trapped in the door window
opening.


Do not deliberately trap your hands or head in
order to activate the safety mechanism.
Your hand or head could be trapped and personal
injury could result.
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What to do if you hear wind buffeting when driv-
ing
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Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure
on the ears or a booming or rumbling sound. Your vehicle may
exhibit wind buffeting when driving with one or both rear door
windows down or partially opened. This is a normal occur-
rence that can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the
rear door windows open, open the front door windows as well
as the rear door windows to minimize the condition.
Sunroof
(if so equipped)
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The sunroof can be opened and closed with the ignition switch
in the “ON” position.
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To openPress the switch (1), the sunroof automatically opens.
To stop the moving sunroof, press the switch.NOTE

The sunroof stops just before reaching the fully open posi-
tion. If the vehicle is driven with the sunroof in this posi-
tion, wind buffeting is lower than with the sunroof fully
open.
To closePress the switch (3), the sunroof automatically closes.
To stop the moving sunroof, press the switch.To t i l t u pWhen the switch (2) is pressed, the rear sunroof raises for ven-
tilation.To t i l t d o w nPress the switch (3).NOTE

Be sure to tilt down the sunroof before closing the sun-
shade.
Sunroof timer functionThe sunroof can be operated when the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position. The sunroof can be opened or closed for a 30-
second period after the ignition switch is turned to the “ACC”
or “LOCK” position. However, when the driver’s door or the
front passenger door is opened, the sunroof cannot be operated.
Turn on the ignition switch again to operate.
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Safety mechanismIf a hand or head is trapped in the closing sunroof opening, the
safety mechanism will cause the sunroof to re-open automati-
cally. The opened sunroof will become operational again after
a few seconds.
If the safety mechanism is activated 5 or more times consecu-
tively, normal closing of the sunroof will be aborted. To return
the sunroof to normal operation:
1. Press switch (2) repeatedly until the sunroof moves into
the tilt up position.
2. Once the tilt up position has been reached, press again and
hold the switch (2) for at least 3 seconds.
3. After pressing the switch (1) to perform full opening,
press the switch (3) to fully close the sunroof.NOTE

The safety mechanism can be activated if the driving con-
ditions or other circumstances cause the sunroof to be sub-
jected to a physical shock similar to that caused by a
trapped hand or head.


Avoid stopping the sunroof before it reaches the opening
or closing end during operations. If this should acciden-
tally be allowed to happen, repeat the process from step 1.4. The sunroof should now operate in the normal manner.
CAUTION
!

The safety mechanism is deactivated While the
switch (3) is pressed. Therefore be especially careful
that fingers are not trapped in the sunroof opening.


The safety mechanism is deactivated while the
switch (3) is pressed. Therefore be especially careful
that fingers are not trapped in the sunroof opening.


Do not deliberately trap your hands or head in
order to activate the safety mechanism.
Personal injury and malfunction of the sunroof
could result.
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SunshadeThe sunshade can be opened or closed manually while the sun-
roof is closed.
CAUTION
!

Do not attempt to close the sunshade when the sun-
roof is opened.


Be careful that hands are not trapped when closing
the sunshade.
WA R N I N G
!

Do not stick your head, hands or anything else in the
sunroof opening.


Before operating the sunroof, make sure that noth-
ing can be trapped (head, hands, fingers, etc.).


Never leave a child unreliable adults unattended
inside the vehicle.
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