MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2012 3.G Owners Manual

Introduction
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Thank you for buying a MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER.
We are confident you will enjoy your vehicle. It has been engi-
neered for optimum performance, durability and comfort. By
thoroughly reading this Owner’s Manual, you will gain an
understanding of the many features that are included in the
OUTLANDER. The Owner’s Manual contains descriptions
and illustrations that will assist in the operation and mainte-
nance of your vehicle.
Your Authorized Mitsubishi Motors Dealer will be happy to
assist you with any further questions you may have regarding
the operation of your vehicle.
Please note that this manual applies to all OUTLANDER mod-
els and explains all features including options. Some features
explained in this manual may not be installed on your vehicle.
Please leave this Owner’s Manual in the vehicle at the time of
resale. The next owner will appreciate having access to the
information contained here.
This manual includes instructions for standard and optional
equipment available at the time of printing. Mitsubishi Motors
Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design and
specifications and to make additions or improvements in its
product without assuming any obligation to install these on
previously manufactured products.
Throughout this manual the words WARNING and
CAUTION appear.
These are reminders to be especially careful. Failure to follow the
instructions could result in personal injury or damage to your
vehicle.
WA R N I N G
!
Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or
death if instructions are not followed.
CAUTION
!
Points out hazards or unsafe practices that could cause minor
personal injury or damage to your vehicle.
You will see another important symbol:
NOTE Gives helpful information.
As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle
correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to
read “on-pavement” and “off-road” driving guidelines in the
“Driving safety” and “Features and controls” sections.
WA R N I N G
!

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproduc-
tive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
©2011 Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Printed in Japan
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Table of contents
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4
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7
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Overview
Quick index
General information
Seat and restraint systems
Features and controls
Driving safety
Comfort controls
For emergencies
Vehicle care and maintenance
Customer assistance/
Reporting Safety Defects
Specifications
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Instruments and controls
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Cruise control switch
(if so equipped)
P. 3 - 1 4 2 Active stability control (ASC) OFF switch
P.3-139
Ignition switch P.3-25, 3-88Steering wheel tilt lock lever
P. 3 - 8 1 Wiper and washer switch P.3-227
Rear window wiper and washer
switch P.3-234 Instrument cluster P.3-161
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - airbag (for driver’s seat) P.2-61, 2-71
Horn switch P.3-237Combination headlights and dimmer switch P.3-216
Turn signal lever P.3-224
Front fog light switch
(if so equipped) P.3-226
Sportronic steering wheel paddle
shifter (if so equipped)
P.3-100, 3-110
Steering wheel audio remote control
switches (if so equipped) P.5-120
Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface (if so equipped)
P. 3 - 2 3 8Headlight leveling switch
(if so equipped) P.3-223
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Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - air
bag (for front passenger’s seat)
P.2-61, 2-71 Center vents P.5-2
Upper glove compartment
P.3-277
Selector lever P.3-94, 3-10412 V power outlet P.3-270Lower glove compartment
P. 3 - 2 7 7
Fuel tank filler door release lever
P. 1 - 4Rear window defogger switch P.3-236Side vents P.5-2
Drive mode-selector (if so equipped)
P. 3 - 1 1 4 Personal compartment
P.3-279
Fuses P.7-40
Engine hood release lever
P. 7 - 4Hazard warning flasher switch
P.3-225
Built-in cup holder P.3-283
Parking brake lever P.3-80 Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System (if so equipped)
Audio (if so equipped) P.5-46, 5-66
Clock (if so equipped) P.5-136
Air conditioning P.5-6, 5-16, 5-25, 5-35
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Interior
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Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor P.2-45
Reading & dome light
P.3-273, 7-51, 7-73 Supplemental restraint system (SRS)
- curtain airbags P.2-78Seat belts P.2-39Head restraints P.2-26
Sun visors P.3-269
Vanity mirror P.3-269
Card holder P.3-269
Quarter trim box (if so equipped)
P.3-282
Arm rest
P.2-15
Cup holder
P.3-285Inside rearview mirror
P.3-82, 3-160
Arm rest P.2-11
Floor console box P.3-280
12 V power outlet P.3-270
USB input terminal (if so equipped) P.3-263
Auxiliary Audio connector (RCA) (if so equipped) P.5-118
Auxiliary Video connector (RCA) (if so equipped) P.5-118Front seat P.2-5
Heated seat (if so equipped)
P. 2 - 1 1 Cargo room light
P.3-275, 7-51, 7-75 Dome light (rear) P.3-274, 7-51, 7-75
Luggage floor box (if so equipped)
P.3-283Cargo area cover
(if so equipped)
P.3-287
Supplemental restraint system (SRS)
- side airbag (for front seats)
P.2-77
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Assist grips P.3-289
Coat hook P.3-290
Underfloor-stowable compact 3rd
row seat (if so equipped) P.2-16Second row seat (60/40 split fold/tumble seats) P.2-13Bottle holder P.3-285Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface (if so
equipped) P.3-238Sunroof switch (if so equipped)
P. 3 - 7 6 Power window switch P.3-71 Lock switch P.3-74 Electric remote-controlled outside mirror switch P.3-86
Power door lock
switch P.3-57
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Luggage area
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Luggage hooks P.3-290
Jack P. 6-7
Tools P.6-7
Luggage hooks P.3-290Luggage hooks P.3-290 Luggage hooks P.3-29012 V power outlet
P. 3 - 2 7 0
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Outside
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Power window P.3-71
Front turn signal lights P.3-224, 7-49, 7-60Engine hood P.7-4Fuel tank filler P.1-4
Outside rearview mirrors P.3-86
Side turn-signal light (if so equipped)
P.3-224, 7-49, 7-62 Sunroof (if so equipped) P.3-76
Windshield wipers P.3-227
Front fog lights (if so equipped) P.3-226, 7-49, 7-62Side turn-signal light (if so equipped)
P.3-224, 7-49, 7-61
Daytime running light P.3-216, 7-49, 7-56 Headlights, low beam
P.3-220, 7-49, 7-52Headlights, low/high beam
P.3-220, 7-49, 7-58
Headlights, high beam P.3-220, 7-49, 7-54Front side-marker and parking
lights P.3-216, 7-49, 7-58 Front side-marker and
parking lights
P.3-216, 7-49, 7-58Front turn signal lights P.3-224, 7-49, 7-60 [Except for vehicles with high intensity discharge
headlights type][For vehicles with high intensity discharge headlights type]
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Changing tires P.6-10
Size of tires and wheels P.7-24
Tire inflation pressure P.7-27
Tire rotation P.7-30
Tire chains P.7-32
Tire pressure monitoring system
P.3-150 License plate light
P.3-216, 7-49, 7-71
Spare tire P.6-11F.A.S.T.-key (Free-hand Advanced Security
Transmitter) (if so equipped) P.3-16
Locking and unlocking P.3-53
Keyless entry sysetm (if so equipped) P.3-9, 3-45 High-mounted stop light
P.7-49, 7-73Antenna P.5-134
Rear window wiper
P. 3 - 2 3 4
Back-up light P.7-49, 7-67
Tail and stop light
P.3-216, 7-49, 7-65Turn signal lights
P.3-224, 7-49, 7-65 Rear spoiler
Rear side-marker lights
P.3-216, 7-49, 7-69Flap-fold tailgate P.3-60
Rear-view camera
(if so equipped)
P.3-156
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Quick index
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If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...
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NOTE
For information regarding warning displays in the multi-information display, refer to “Multi-information display” on page 3-
165.

These warning lights will come on for a few seconds for a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to “ON”.
Warning lights
Do this
Ref. Page
Charging system warning light
Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Contact your Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for
assistance.P. 3-212
or
Brake warning light
If this light comes on while driving, check to see that the parking brake is
fully released.

If this light stays on after releasing the parking brake, immediately stop and
check the brake fluid level.

If the brake fluid level is correct, there may be a system malfunction. Avoid
hard braking and high speed, and contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assistance.P. 3-210
or
Engine malfunction indicator
(“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or
“Check engine light”)
Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing, have the
engine system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice as soon as possible. If the vehicle is not drivable, con-
tact emergency roadside assistance at 1-888-648-7820 (for vehicles sold in
U.S.A.) or 1-888-576-4878 (for vehicles sold in Canada), an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer, or local towing company for assistance.P. 3-211
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