fuel consumption MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2010 2.G User Guide

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Changing the reset mode for average fuel consumption
and average speed
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You can change the mode condition for the average fuel con-
sumption and average speed display to “Auto reset” or “Man-
ual reset.”
1. Press and hold the multi-information meter switch (for
about 2 seconds or more) to switch from the setting mode
screen to the menu screen.
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-180.
2. Lightly press the multi-information meter switch to select
“AVG” (average fuel consumption and average speed set-
ting).
3. Press and hold the multi-information meter switch (for
about 2 seconds or more) to switch in sequence from A
(Auto reset) → M (Manual reset) → A (Auto reset).
The setting is changed to the selected reset condition.
Type 1
Type 2
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Manual reset mode
 If you press and hold the multi-information meter switch
when the average fuel consumption and average speed
are displayed, these calculations will be reset to zero.
 When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
from the “ACC” or “LOCK” position, the mode setting
changes automatically from manual to auto.
Auto reset mode
 When the average fuel consumption and average speed
are being displayed, if you hold down the multi-infor-
mation meter switch, these calculations will be reset to
zero.
 When the ignition switch has been set to the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position for about 4 hours or more, the average
fuel consumption display and the average speed display
will automatically reset.NOTE

Disconnecting the battery cable will erase from memory
the manual reset mode or auto reset mode setting for the
average speed display and average fuel consumption dis-
play.


The initial (default) setting is “Auto reset mode”.
Changing the fuel consumption display unit
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The fuel consumption display unit can be changed. The dis-
tance, speed, and amount units are also changed to match the
selected fuel consumption unit.
1. Press and hold the multi-information meter switch (for
about 2 seconds or more) to change from the setting mode
screen to the menu screen.
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-180.
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2. Lightly press the multi-information meter switch to select
“AVG UNIT” (fuel consumption display unit setting).
3. Press and hold the multi-information meter switch (for
about 2 seconds or more) to display “AVG UNIT” (fuel
consumption display unit setting).4. Lightly press the multi-information meter switch to switch
in sequence from km/L → L/100 km → mpg (US) → mpg
(UK) → RETURN → km/L.
5. Press and hold the multi-information meter switch (for
about 2 seconds or more) to change the setting to the
selected unit.Type 1
Type 2
Type 1 Type 2
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NOTE

The display units for the driving range, the average fuel
consumption, the average speed and the momentary fuel
consumption are changed, but the units for the indicating
needle (speedometer), the odometer and the trip odometer
will remain unchanged.


If the battery is disconnected, the memory of the unit set-
ting is erased and is automatically set to {mpg (US) or
L/100 km}.
The distance and speed units are also changed in the following
combinations to match the selected fuel consumption unit.
Changing the temperature unit
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The temperature display unit can be switched.
1. Press and hold the multi-information meter switch (for
about 2 seconds or more) to switch from the setting mode
screen to the menu screen.
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-180.
2. Lightly press the multi-information meter switch to select
“ ” (temperature unit setting).
Fuel
economy
Distance
(driving range)
Speed
(average speed)
mpg (US) mile (s) mph
mpg (UK) mile (s) mph
km / L km km / h
L / 100 km km km / h
Type 1
Type 2
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Changing the momentary fuel consumption display
(Type 2)
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It is possible to change the bar graph setting of the momentary
fuel consumption display.
1. Press and hold the multi-information meter switch for
about 2 seconds or more to switch from the setting mode
screen to the menu screen.
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-180.
2. Lightly press the multi-information meter switch to select
. (changing the momentary fuel consumption display)3. Press and hold the multi-information meter switch for
about 2 seconds or more to switch in sequence from ON
(with the green bar graph) → OFF (without the green bar
graph) → ON (with the green bar graph).
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3. Press and hold the multi-information meter switch (for
about 5 seconds or more), the buzzer sounds and all of the
function settings are returned to the factory settings.NOTE

The factory settings are as follows.
 Average fuel consumption and average speed reset
mode: A (Auto reset)
 Fuel consumption display unit: mpg (US) or (L/100 km)
 Temperature unit: °F (Fahrenheit) or {°C (Centigrade)}
 Display language: ENGLISH
 Cooperative language setting: A
 Operation sounds: ON (Operation sound on)
 “REST REMINDER” display: OFF
 Turn-signal sound: Turn-signal sound 1
 Momentary fuel consumption with the green bar graph:
ON
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4-16 Driving safety
4Trailer towing
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Towing a trailer will adversely affect your vehicle’s handling,
performance, braking, durability and driving economy (fuel
consumption, etc.).
If you do tow a trailer with this vehicle, be sure to use proper
equipment and cautious steering and braking for safe driving.
Weight limitsNever exceed the vehicle capacity weight, maximum trailer
weight (A), maximum tongue weight (B) and Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR).Vehicle capacity weightThe vehicle capacity weight is printed on the tire and loading
information placard as “combined weight of occupants and
cargo”.
The weight includes the weight of all occupants and the total
weight it can carry.
For more information, refer to “Tire and loading information
placard” on page 4-9.
CAUTION
!

Do not lose control of your vehicle when towing a
trailer. Always use proper equipment.
 Always drive carefully


Damage to your vehicle caused by improper equip-
ment or driving is not covered by your warranty.
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