service MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2011 2.G User Guide

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ParkingTo park the vehicle, first bring it to a complete stop, fully
engage the parking brake, and then move the selector lever to
the “P” (PARK) position.When the CVT makes no speed changeIf the CVT does not shift while driving, or your vehicle does
not pick up enough speed when starting on an uphill slope, it
may be that there is something unusual happening in the trans-
mission, causing a safety device to activate. Have your vehicle
checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice as soon as possible.NOTE
When the warning display and “SLOW DOWN” or the
warning display and “SERVICE REQUIRED” appear
on the information screen in the multi-information dis-
play, there could be a malfunction in the CVT. Refer to
“Continuously variable transmission (CVT): Warning dis-
play” on page 3-106.
Electronically controlled 4WD system
(if so
equipped)N00517200142
The electronically controlled 4WD system is an all-wheel drive
system that allows one of three drive modes to be selected with
a switch, in accordance with the driving conditions.
The following drive modes are available.
4-wheel drive operation requires special driving skills.
Carefully read the “4-wheel drive operation” section on page 3-
121 and take care to drive safely.
Drive mode
Function
2WDThis mode is for economical
driving on normal dry roads
and freeways.
Driving in front-wheel drive.
4WD AUTOThe default mode.
This mode is for automatically
controlling the distribution of
driving torque to all four
wheels according to the driving
conditions.
4WD LOCKThis mode is for driving in slip-
pery conditions such as on
snow-covered roads or sand.
The large amount of driving
torque that is applied to the rear
tires enables getting out of slip-
pery areas and powerful driving
is possible across all ranges.
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S-AWC warning display
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When there is a malfunction in the system, the warning dis-
play will appear on the information screen in the multi-infor-
mation display.
In addition, the S-AWC control mode display in section (A)
will go out at the same time.
After that, the “4WD” display in section (A) will blink.
WA R N I N G
!
Always concentrate on your driving first. Keep your
eyes and mind on the road. Distractions while driv-
ing can lead to an accident.
CAUTION
!
The system may be malfunctioning.
Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Restart the engine and check whether the warn-
ing display goes out.
If the warning display and “SERVICE
REQUIRED” go out, there is no abnormal condi-
tion. If the warning display does not go out or
appears frequently, it is not necessary to stop the
vehicle immediately, but we recommend that you
have your vehicle inspected.
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3 4-wheel drive operation
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Your vehicle has been designed primarily for use on pavement.
But its unique 4 -wheel drive system allows you to occasion-
ally travel on unpaved roads, to campgrounds, picnic sites, and
similar locations.
Not only does this ensure better handling on dry, paved roads
but also permits better traction when driving on slippery, wet or
snow-covered roads and when moving out of mud.
But it is not suitable for heavy off road use or towing in rough
conditions.
It is particularly important to note that 4-wheel drive may not
give sufficient hill climbing ability and engine braking on steep
slopes. You should try to avoid driving on steep slopes.
Also, you must exercise caution when driving on sand and mud
and when driving through water because sufficient traction
may not be available in certain circumstances.
Please avoid driving the vehicle through areas where the tires
may get stuck in deep sand or mud.
NOTE
Driving on rough roads can be hard on a vehicle. Before
you leave the pavement, be sure all scheduled mainte-
nance and service has been done, and that you have
inspected your vehicle. Pay special attention to the condi-
tion of the tires, and check the tire pressures.

Mitsubishi Motors is not responsible to the operator for
any damage or injury caused or liability incurred by
improper and negligent operation of a vehicle. All tech-
niques of vehicle operation depend on the skill and experi-
ence of the operator and other participating parties. Any
deviation from the recommended operating instructions
above is at their own risk.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not over-rely on the 4-wheel drive vehicles. Even
4-wheel drive vehicles have limits to the system and
ability to maintain control and traction. Reckless
driving may lead to accidents. Always drive care-
fully, taking account of the road conditions.
Improperly operating this vehicle on or off-pave-
ment can cause an accident or rollover in which you
and your passengers could be seriously injured or
killed.
• Follow all instructions and guidelines in the
owner’s manual.
• Keep your speed low and do not drive faster than
conditions.
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NOTE
Avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration and sharp
turning; such operations could result in the vehicle
becoming stuck.

If the vehicle becomes stuck in sandy or muddy roads, it
can often be moved with a rocking motion. Move the
selector lever alternately between the “D” (DRIVE) and
“R” (REVERSE) positions while pressing lightly on the
accelerator pedal.

Driving on rough road can cause rust on the vehicle; wash
the vehicle thoroughly as soon as possible after such use.Climbing/descending sharp gradesYour vehicle may not provide sufficient hill climbing ability
and engine braking on steep slope. Avoid driving on steep
slopes even though the vehicle is an 4-wheel drive vehicle.

If any of the following conditions occur while the
vehicle is being driven, immediately park your vehi-
cle in a safe place and follow these procedures:
• If the engine coolant temperature display
flashes on the information screen in the multi-
information display or the engine power drops
suddenly.
Refer to “Engine overheating” on page 6-5.
• If the “ ” warning display and “SLOW DOWN”
or the “ ” warning display and “SERVICE
REQUIRED” appear on the information screen in
the multi-information display.
Refer to “Warning display” on page 3-96, 3-106.WA R N I N G
!
When attempting to rock your vehicle out of a stuck
position, be sure that the area around the vehicle is
clear of people and physical objects. The rocking
motion may cause the vehicle to suddenly launch
forward/backward, causing injury or damage to
nearby people or objects.
CAUTION
!
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3 Service brake
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Brake pedalOveruse of the brake can cause weakening, resulting in poor
brake response and premature wear of the brake pads.
When driving down a long or steep hill, use engine braking by
downshifting.
Power brakes
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Your vehicle is equipped with power brakes for more braking
force with less brake pedal effort.
Your brakes are designed to operate at full capacity, even if the
power assist is not being used.
If the power assist is not being used, the effort needed to press
the brake pedal is greater.
If you should lose the power assist for some reason, the brakes
will still work.
If the power brake unit or either of the two brake hydraulic sys-
tems stops working properly, the rest of the brake system will
still work, but the vehicle will not slow down as quickly.
You will know this has happened if you find you need to press
the brake down farther, or harder when slowing down or stop-
ping, or if the brake warning light and the warning display in
the multi-information display come on.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not leave any objects near the brake pedal or let
a floor mat slide under it; doing so could prevent the
full pedal stroke that would be necessary in an emer-
gency. Make sure that the pedal can be operated
freely at all times. Make sure the floor mat is
securely held in place.
CAUTION
!
It is important not to drive the vehicle with your foot
resting on the brake pedal when braking is not
required. This practice can result in very high brake
temperatures, premature lining wear, and possible
damage to the brakes.
WA R N I N G
!
Never coast downhill with the engine OFF. Keep the
engine running whenever your vehicle is in motion.
If you turn off the engine while driving, the power
brake booster will stop working and your brakes
will not work as well.
If the power assist is lost or if either brake hydraulic
system stops working properly, take your vehicle to
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice immediately.
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Brake pad wear alarm
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The disc brakes have an alarm that makes a metallic squeal
when the brake pads have worn down enough to need service.
If you hear this sound, have the brake pads replaced at an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice.
Hill start assist
(if so equipped)
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The hill start assist makes it easy to start off on a steep uphill
slope by preventing the vehicle from moving backwards. It
keeps the braking force for about 2 second when you move
your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
WA R N I N G
!
Driving with worn brake pads will make it harder to
stop, and can cause an accident.
CAUTION
!
Do not overly rely on the hill start assist to prevent
backwards movement of the vehicle. Under certain
circumstances, even when hill start assist is acti-
vated, the vehicle may move backwards if the brake
pedal is not sufficiently depressed, if the vehicle is
heavily loaded, or if the road is very steep or slip-
pery.
The hill start assist is not designed to keep the vehi-
cle stopped in place on uphill slopes for more than 2
seconds.
When facing uphill, do not rely on using the hill
start assist to maintain a stopped position as an
alternative to depressing the brake pedal.
Doing so could cause an accident.
Do not turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” or
“ACC” position while the hill start assist is operat-
ing. The hill start assist could stop operating, which
could result in an accident.
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The multi-information display displays warnings, the odometer, trip odometer, service reminder, engine coolant temperature, fuel
remaining, outside temperature, selector lever position, all-wheel drive operation status, average and momentary fuel consumption,
driving range, average speed, instrument brightness, etc.
It is also possible to change elements such as the language and units used on the multi-information display.
With ignition switch in the “OFF” position With ignition switch in the “ON” position
Type 1 Type 2 Type 1 Type 2
1- “!” Warning display screen (With ignition switch in the
“OFF” position) →P.3-162
2- Information screen (With ignition switch in the “OFF” posi-
tion) → P.3-162
Interrupt display screen (With ignition switch in the “OFF”
position) → P.3-164
3- Door ajar warning display screen (With ignition switch in
the “OFF” position) → P.3-1664- Drive mode indicator display screen (if so equipped)
→ P.3-167
S-AWC control mode display screen (if so equipped)
→ P.3-167
5- “!” Warning display screen (With ignition switch in the
“ON” position) → P.3-167
6- Active stability control (ASC) OFF display screen (if so
equipped) → P.3-168
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NOTE
The fuel units, temperature units, display language, and
other settings can be changed.
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-178.

The display screen is different depending on whether the
ignition switch in the “OFF” or “ON” position.
Refer to “Information screen (With ignition switch in the
“OFF” position)” on page 3-162.
Refer to “Warning display list (With ignition switch in the
“OFF” position)” on page 3-195.
Refer to “Information screen (With ignition switch turned
from the “OFF” position to the “ON” position)” on page
3-166.
Refer to “Information screen (With ignition switch in the
“ON” position)” on page 3-168.
Refer to “Warning display list (With ignition switch in the
“ON” position)” on page 3-198.
Multi-information meter switch
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The multi-information meter switch is a button marked
“INFO” on the left side of the dash.
Each time the multi-information meter switch is operated, a
sound is emitted and the multi-information display changes
between information such as warnings, odometer (Type1), trip
odometer, service reminder, engine coolant temperature (Type
1), average and momentary fuel consumption, driving range,
and average speed.
It is also possible to change elements such as the language and
units used on the multi-information display by operating the
multi-information meter switch.
7- Information screen (With ignition switch in the “ON” posi-
tion) → P.3-168
Interrupt display screen (With ignition switch in the “ON”
position) → P.3-172
8- Selector lever position display screen → P.3-173
9- Outside temperature display screen → P.3-174
10- Fuel remaining display screen → P.3-174
11- Engine coolant temperature display (if so equipped)
→ P.3-168
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Odometer/Trip odometer
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Each time you lightly press the multi-information meter
switch, the display screen switches.
Odometer/Trip odometer → Odometer/Trip odometer
→ Service reminder → Redisplay of a warning display screen
→ Odometer/Trip odometer .
Odometer
Shows the total distance traveled.
Trip odometer
Shows the distance traveled between two points.
To reset the trip odometer
To return the display to 0, hold down the multi-information
meter switch for about 2 seconds or more. Only the currently
displayed value will be reset.
Example
If trip odometer is displayed, only trip odometer will
be reset.1-
Odometer (Type1)/Trip odometer
2-
Odometer (Type1)/Trip odometer
3- Service reminder
4- Redisplay of a warning display screen
Usage examples for trip odometer , trip odometer
It is possible to measure two currently traveled distances,
from home using trip odometer and from a particular
point on the way using trip odometer .
Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2
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NOTE
If there is no warning display, the switching sequence is:
odometer/trip odometer → odometer/trip odometer
→ service reminder → odometer/trip odometer .

Both trip odometers and can count up to 9999.9
miles/kilometers.
When a trip odometer goes past 9999.9 miles/kilometers,
it returns to 0.0 miles/kilometers.

When disconnecting the battery terminal, the memories of
trip odometer displays and are cleared, and their
displays return to “0.0 miles/kilometers”.Service reminder
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Shows the distance and number of months until the next peri-
odic inspection.
Refer to “Service reminder” on page 3-175.
Interrupt display screen (With ignition switch in
the “OFF” position)
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When there is information to be announced, such as a key
reminder, the buzzer sounds and switches to the warning dis-
play screen. Refer to the appropriate page and take the neces-
sary measures.
When the cause of the warning display is eliminated, the warn-
ing display goes out automatically.
Refer to “Warning display list (With ignition switch in the
“OFF” position)” on page 3-198.1- Information generated
2- Cause eliminatedTy p e 1
Ty p e 2
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