ESP MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2014 3.G User Guide

Power liftgate (if so equipped) Features and controls 5-37
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Before operating the pow
er liftgate, unlock
the power liftgate by pushing the power door lock switch or the unlock button on the key- less entry system or F.A.S.T.-key.
Refer to “Keyless entry system”, “Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)” and “Power door locks” on pages 5-7, 5-12 and 5-34 respectively.
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NOTE
 Gas struts (C) are installed in the locations illustrated in order to
support the liftgate.
Please observe the following in order to pre-vent damage or faulty operation: • Do not touch, push or pull the gas struts when closing the liftgate. • Do not attach any pl
astic material, tape,
etc., to the gas struts. • Do not tie string, etc., around the gas struts.• Do not hang objects on the gas struts.
Power liftgate
(if so equipped)
Operating the power liftgate

WA R N I N G The luggage area was
not designed for
people to ride in. Do not let your childrenride in or play in
the luggage area. Riding
or playing in the luggage area could result in a serious accide
nt and/or injury.
Before driving, make sure the power lift- gate is securely closed.If you drive with th
e power liftgate open,
exhaust gas may enter the vehicle and cause carbon monoxide poisoning. To avoid injury, the power liftgate should not be operated by children. When opening and clos
ing the power lift-
gate, make sure that there are no peoplenearby and be carefu
l not to hit your head
or pinch your hands, neck, etc. Make sure the power liftgate is completelyopen before loadin
g and unloading lug-
gage.
CAUTION Do not stand behind th
e exhaust pipe when
loading and unloading luggage.The heat from the exha
ust could cause burns.
Before driving, make
sure the power liftgate
is securely closed. If th
e liftgate opens while
driving, objects stored in the luggage com- partment coul
d fall out into the road.
Do not install any acce
ssory other than Mit-
subishi Motors Genui
ne parts on the power
liftgate. The weight of the accessory maycause faulty operati
on of the liftgate.
Before closing the liftga
te, make sure there is
no foreign object aroun
d the striker (A).
If a foreign object matter
gets into the striker,
it could prevent the power
liftgate from clos-
ing securely.
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Inside liftgate release
Features and controls 5-43
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The power liftgate easy closer is designed to help the power liftgate close securely. If the power liftgate
is closed to a position
where it is detected as being ajar, it closes automatically.
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The inside liftgate release is designed to pro- vide a way to open the li
ftgate if the battery is
dead or disconnected. The liftgate release lever (see illustration) is mounted on the liftgate. You and your family should familiarize your- selves with the location and operation of the liftgate release lever.
CAUTION The auto reverse mechanism will not operate when the power liftgate
is closed manually.
Therefore be especially careful not to trap a hand or finger. Do not fully close the power liftgate with your hand still on the pow
er liftgate grip.
Doing so could trap and injure your hand orarm.
Power liftgate easy closer

WA R N I N G Keep your hands an
d fingers away from
the power liftgate while the power liftgateeasy closer is activated. To return thepower liftgate to the slightly ajar position while the power liftgate easy closer is acti- vated, press the power liftgate openswitch.CAUTION Do not touch the latch (A) on the inside of the power liftgate. Th
e power liftgate easy
closer could operate
and catch your fingers.
NOTE
The power liftgate easy closer operates even when the power liftgate main switch is OFF.
 Repeated continuous ope
ration of the handle
could activate the prot
ection circuit and tem-
porarily prevent the power liftgate easycloser from operating. If this occurs, wait
about 1 minute before
operating the power li
ftgate easy closer
again.
Inside liftgate release
NOTE
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Power window control 5-48 Features and controls
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Use the following proce
dure to test the sys-
tem: 1. Lower the driver’s window. 2. Arm the system as explained in “Armedstage”. 3. Make sure that the theft-alarm indicator comes on and flashes for approximately 20 seconds. 4. Wait a few seconds and then unlock thedriver’s side door by using the inside door lock knob. Open the door. 5. Make sure that the horn (the siren forvehicles 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 liftgate by using the keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.-key operation.
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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 operat- ing the corresponding 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
Testing the theft-alarm system
Power window control 1- Open (down)2- Close (up)
NOTE
 Never try to operate the main switch and sub-switch in different directions at the same time. This will free
ze the window in posi-
tion.  Operating the power
windows repeatedly
with the engine stopped will run down thebattery. Use the window
switches only while
the engine is running.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 vehi
cle without carrying
the key. Never leave children
or unreliable adults
unattended inside the vehicle.
Main switch
WA R N I N G
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Sunroof (if so equipped) 5-50 Features and controls
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If a hand or head is trapped, for safety the door window is automati
cally lowered a little.
After the obstruction is removed, pull up the switch again to close the door window.
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Wind buffeting can be de
scribed as the per-
ception of pressure on the ears or a boomingor 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 occurrence that can be mini- mized. If the buffeting
occurs with the rear
door windows open, open the front door win- dows as well as the rear door windows to minimize the condition.
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The sunroof can be opened and closed withthe ignition switch or the operation mode in ON.
WA R N I N G Before driving with a child in the vehicle, be sure to lock the window switch to makeit inoperative. Children tampering withthe switch could easily trap their hands or heads in the window.
Safety mechanism (Driver’s door window only)
WA R N I N G If the battery terminals are disconnected or the fuse for electric window is replaced, the safety mechanism will be 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. There-fore be especially careful that fingers are not trapped in the door window opening.
 The safety mechanism is deactivated while the switch is pulled up.
Therefore be espe-
cially careful that fi
ngers are not trapped in
the door window opening. Do not deliberately tr
ap your hands or head
in order to activate the safety mechanism. Your hand or head coul
d be trapped and per-
sonal injury could result.NOTE
 The safety mechanism can be activated if the driving conditions 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 battery termin
als are disc
onnected or
the fuse for power window is replaced, thesafety mechanism will be cancelled and the door window will not
automatically
open/close completely.If the window is open,
repeatedly raise the
driver’s door window switch until the win- dow has been fully closed.Following this, release the switch, raise theswitch once again and hol
d it in this condi-
tion for at least 1 second,
then release it. You
should now be able to operate the driver’sdoor window in the normal function.CAUTION
What to do if you hear wind buffeting when driving Sunroof
(if so equipped)
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Sunroof (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-51
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Press the switch (1), the sunroof automati- cally opens. To stop the moving sunroof, press the switch. Press the switch (3), the sunroof automati- cally closes. To stop the moving sunroof, press the switch. When the switch (2) is pressed, the rear of the sunroof raises
for ventilation.
Press the switch (3).
The sunroof can be operated when the igni- tion switch or the operation mode is in ON.The sunroof can be opened or closed for a 30- second period after th
e engine is stopped.
However, when the driver’s door or the frontpassenger door is opened, the sunroof cannot be operated. Turn on the ignition switch again to operate. If a hand or head is trapped in the closing sunroof opening, the safety mechanism willcause the sunroof to
re-open automatically.
The opened sunroof will become operational again after a few seconds. If the safety mechanism is activated 5 or more times consecutiv
ely, normal closing of
the sunroof will be aborted. As an emergency measure, the sunroof can be closed bit by bit until the sunroof is com-pletely closed by repeatedly pressing the switch (2).
After that, the sunroof can be set the initial- ized state in the following procedure. 1. Move the sunroof in slide open position. 2. Press the tilt up switch (2) continually in 10 seconds. 3. The sunroof will be
moved to tilt up posi-
tion automatically bit by bit. 4. The initialize is completed when the sun- roof is stopped at
tilt up position.
If the sunroof does not return to normal, consult an authoriz
ed Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.
To open

NOTE
 The sunroof stops just before reaching the fully open position. If
the vehicle is driven
with the sunroof in this position, wind buf- feting is lower than with the sunroof fullyopen.
To close

To tilt up

To tilt down

NOTE
 Be sure to tilt down the sunroof before clos- ing the sunshade.
Sunroof timer function

Safety mechanism

NOTE
 The safety mechanism can be activated if the driving conditions or
other circumstances
cause the sunroof to be subjected to a physi- cal shock similar to th
at caused by a trapped
hand or head.CAUTION The safety mechanism is deactivated while the switch (2) is presse
d. Therefore be espe-
cially careful that fi
ngers are not trapped in
the sunroof opening. Do not deliberately tr
ap your hands or head
in order to activate the safety mechanism.Personal injury and malfunction of the sun- roof could result.
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Automatic transaxle (if so equipped) 5-66 Features and controls
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In sports mode, the curre
ntly selected gear is
displayed on the information screen in the multi-information display.
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 On vehicles with a s
portronic steering wheel
paddle shifter, gears
may not change when
the lateral paddle shifters are operated at thesame time. NOTE
 Gears can only be selected in a forward direction from 1st gear to 6th gear. To reverse or park the vehi
cle, move the selector
lever to the “R” or “P” position.  To maintain good running performance, the transaxle may refuse to perform an upshiftwhen the selector lever is moved to the “+(SHIFT UP)” positi
on at certain vehicle
speeds. Also, to prevent over-revving of theengine, the transaxle may refuse to perform a downshift when the lever is moved to the “- (SHIFT DOWN)” position
at certain vehicle
speeds. When this happens, a buzzer sounds to indicate that a dow
nshift is not going to
take place.  Downward shifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows down. When thevehicle stops, 1st ge
ar is automatically
selected.  The upward shift may be
made automatically
in sports mode when the engine revolutions rises and approaches
the tachometer’s red
zone (the red-coloured
part of the tachometer
dial).CAUTION
 When pulling away from a standstill on a slippery road, push the
selector lever forward
to the +(SHIFT UP) pos
ition to select 2nd
gear. Push the selector lever to the - (SHIFT DOWN) side to shift back to 1st gear.
Sports mode display

NOTE
Type 1 Type 2
NOTE
 While driving in sports mode, the sports mode display may change to show “D” andshifting in sports
mode may no longer be
possible. This indicates that controls to drive in the “D” position are operati
ng normally in order
to lower the temperature of the automatic transaxle fluid; it doe
s not indicate a mal-
function. Once the temperature of the auto-matic transaxle fluid drops, shifting in the sports mode will be possible again.
Operation of the automatic transaxle

CAUTION Before selecting a gear
with the engine run-
ning and the vehicle
stationary, firmly
depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehi-cle from creeping. The vehicle will begin to
move as soon as the
gear is engaged, espe
cially when the engine
speed or idle speed is
high, or with the air
conditioning operating. Do not release the br
ake pedal until you are
ready to drive away. Depress the brake pedal with the right foot at all times.Using the left foot c
ould cause driver move-
ment delay in case of an emergency.
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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped) 5-74 Features and controls
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To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE) position (when passing another vehicle) push the accelerator to the floor. The CVT will automatically downshift.
For short waiting periods, such as at traffic lights, the vehicle can be
left in selector lever
position and held stationary with the servicebrake. For longer waiting periods with the engine running, place th
e selector lever in the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position a
nd apply the parking
brake, while holding the vehicle stationary with the service brake.Prior to moving off after having stopped the vehicle, make sure that
the selector lever is in
“D” (DRIVE) position or Sports mode posi-tion.
Operation of the CVT

CAUTION Before selecting a pos
ition with the engine
running and the vehicl
e stationary, firmly
depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehi- cle from creeping. The vehicle will begin to
move as soon as the
CVT is engaged, especi
ally when the engine
speed or idle speed is
high, or with the air
conditioning operating.Do not release the br
ake pedal until you are
ready to drive away. Depress the brake pedal with the right foot at all times. Using the left foot c
ould cause driver move-
ment delay in case of an emergency. To prevent sudden acceleration, never run the engine at high rpms when shifting from the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL). Operating the accelerator pedal while the other foot is resting
on the brake pedal will
affect braking efficien
cy and may cause pre-
mature wear of brake pads.
 Use the selector lever in the correct shift position in accordance with driving condi-tions.Never coast downhill backward in the driv- ing shift position {“D” (DRIVE), “DS” (DOWN SHIFT & SPORTY DRVING), “L”(LOW) position or sports mode} or coast forward in the “R” (REVERSE) position. Engine stopping and increased brake pedaland steering effort could
lead to an accident.
Do not rev the engine
with the brake pedal
pressed when the vehicle is stationary. This can damage the CVT. Also, when you depress
the accelerator pedal
while holding down the brake pedal with the selector lever in th
e “D” (DRIVE) position,
the engine revolutions
may not rise as high
as when performing the same operation with the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
Passing acceleration

CAUTION
NOTE
 In sports mode, downshi
fts do not take place
when the accelerator is depressed all the wayto the floor.
Waiting

CAUTION To avoid transmission
overheating, never try
to keep your vehicle st
ationary on a hill by
using the accelerator
pedal. Always apply
the parking brake and/or service brake. Do not rev the engine unnecessarily while the vehicle is stationary. Unexpected acceler- ation may occur if the selector lever is in aposition other than “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL).
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S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) (if so equipped) 5-78 Features and controls
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S-AWC is an integrated vehicle dynamics control system that helps enhance drivingperformance, cornering performance, and vehicle stability over a wide range of driving conditions through integr
ated management of
the electronically cont
rolled 4WD, the AYC
(Active Yaw Control), the ABS and the ASC. The electronically controlled 4WD is a sys- tem that improves acceleration performance and stability performance by controlling front-rear distribution of
driving torque with
operating the electronic control coupling arranged in the rear differential assembly. The AYC is a system, with a left-right differ- ential limiting function
and yaw control func-
tion, that controls the left-right driving/braking force by managing the AFD*(Active Front Differential), the brake, the EPS. *: AFD (Active Front Differential)The Differential assembly that limits the front left-right differential
speed by operating elec-
tronic control clutch arranged in the transferassembly.
The left-right differen
tial limiting function is
a function that enhances driving performance and vehicle stability by preventing idle spin- ning of a wheel when driving on slipperyroad or when the road surfaces of left and right wheels are different. The yaw control function is a function that enhances vehicle corn
ering performance and
vehicle stability with
management of vehicle
turning power (yaw moment) by controlling the drive power difference of the left andright wheels and the braking force when the vehicle does not turn in
response to steering
input, such as when the steering wheel isturned quickly or when driving on slippery road.
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Select the control mode from the followingfour types to suit the driving conditions.
S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control)
(if so equipped)
CAUTION Do not over-rely on the S-AWC. Even the S- AWC cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle. This sys-tem, like any other sy
stem, has limits and
cannot help you to main
tain traction and con-
trol of the vehicle in
all circumstances. Reck-
less driving can lead to
accidents. It is the
driver’s responsibility to drive carefully. This means taking into account the traffic,road and environmental conditions.
Electronically Controlled 4WD

NOTE
 If the parking brake lever is pulled up while the vehicle is moving, the front-rear distribu- tion of driving torque control will turn OFF which will allow the rear wheels to lock eas-ier.
Active Yaw Control (AYC)

CAUTION Control of the braking force does not enhance the stopping performance of thevehicle, therefore, pa
y careful attention to
the safety of your surroundings when driv- ing.
Left-right differential limiting function

Yaw control function

S-AWC control mode

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4-wheel drive operation
Features and controls 5-81
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While the drive mode is in the “NORMAL” position, if the ECO mode switch is switchedON, the drive mode
will be changed to
“AWC ECO” mode. If the ECO mode switch is switched OFF, thedrive mode will be returned to “NORMAL” mode. Refer to the “ECO
mode switch” on page
5-178.
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Your vehicle has been
designed primarily for
use on pavement. But its unique 4 -wheel
drive system allows
you to occasionally travel on unpaved roads, to campgrounds, picnic
sites, and similar
locations.Not only does this ensure better handling on dry, paved roads but al
so permits better trac-
tion 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 im
portant to note that 4-
wheel drive may not gi
ve sufficient hill
climbing ability and e
ngine braking on steep
slopes. You should try to avoid driving onsteep slopes. Also, you must exercise caution when driving on sand and mud and when driving through water because sufficie
nt 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.
When the ECO mode switch is ON
NOTE
 If the drive mode is switched in any mode after the drive mode is switched in “AWCECO”, the drive mode will not be changed even if the ECO mode switch is switched OFF.
4-wheel drive operation
WA R N I N G Do not over-rely on th
e 4-wheel drive vehi-
cles. Even 4-wheel drive vehicles have lim- its to the system and ability to maintaincontrol and traction. Reckless driving may lead to accidents. Al
ways drive carefully,
taking account of the road conditions. Improperly operating
this vehicle on or
off-pavement can cause an accident orrollover in which you
and your passengers
could be seriously injured or killed.• Follow all instructions and guidelines inthe owner’s manual.• Keep your speed low and do not drivefaster than conditions.
NOTE
 Driving on rough roads can be hard on a vehicle. Before you le
ave the pavement, be
sure all scheduled ma
intenance and service
has been done, and that you have inspected your vehicle. Pay spec
ial attention to the
condition of the ti
res, and check the tire pres-
sures.  Mitsubishi Motors is not responsible to the operator for any damage or injury caused or liability incurred by improper and negligent operation of a vehicl
e. All techniques of
vehicle operation depend on the skill and experience of the opera
tor and other partici-
pating parties. Any de
viation from the rec-
ommended operating instru
ctions above is at
their own risk.  Note that the stopping distance required of the 4-wheel drive vehicle differs very little from that of the front-wheel drive vehicle.When driving on a snow-covered road or a slippery, muddy surface, make sure that you keep a sufficient dist
ance between your vehi-
cle and the one ahead of you.  The driving posture s
hould be more upright;
adjust the seat to a good position for easy steering and pedal operati
on. Be sure to wear
the seat belt.  After driving on rough roads, check each part of the vehicle
and wash it thoroughly
with water. Refer to the “Inspection and maintenance followi
ng rough road opera-
tion” section and “Vehicle care and Mainte-nance” sections.
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Service brake 5-84 Features and controls
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vehicle when operating in 4-wheel drive is greatly affected by the condition of the tires. Pay close attention to the tires. Install only the specified tires on all wheels. Refer to “Tires and wheels” on page 11-7.  Be sure all four tires and wheels are the same size and type. When it is necessary to replace any of the tires or wheels, replace all four.  All tires should be ro
tated before the wear
difference between the front and rear tiresis recognizable.
Good vehicle performance cannot be expected if there is a difference in wear between tires. Refer to “Tire rotation” onpage 9-20.  Check the tire inflation pressure regularly.
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Overuse of the brake can cause weakening, resulting in poor brake response and prema- ture wear of the brake pads. When driving down a long or steep hill, useengine braking by downshifting.
CAUTION Always use tires of th
e same size, type, and
brand that have no wear differences. Using tires of different size, type, brands or degree of wear, will increase the differential oil tem-perature and result in possible damage to the driving system. Further, the drive train will be subject to excessi
ve loading, possibly
leading to oil leakage,
component seizure, or
other serious failures.
To w i n g
CAUTION Do not tow 4-wheel drive vehicles with the front or rear wheels on the ground (Type A or Type B) as illustrated. This could result in damage to the drivetra
in, or unstable towing.
If you tow 4-wheel drive vehicles, use TypeC or Type D equipment. Even in “4WD ECO” drive mode, the vehi- cle cannot be towed with the front or the rear wheels on the ground.
Jacking up a 4-wheel drive vehicle
WA R N I N G Do not crank the engine while jacking up the vehicle. The tire on the ground may turn and thevehicle may roll off the jack.
Service brake Brake pedal
WA R N I N G Do not leave any obje
cts 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 emergency. Make sure that the pedal canbe operated freely at
all times. Make sure
the floor mat is securely held in place.
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