service MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2014 3.G User Guide

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped) 5-68 Features and controls
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The CVT will automati
cally and continuously
change its gear ratio depending on road anddriving conditions. This helps achieve smooth driving and excellent fuel efficiency. Also you can manually shift up and shiftdown the transmission. Refer to “Sports mode” on page 5-72. The transmission prevents unnecessary upshifts even when the accelerator pedal is released and ensures smooth driving.
According to the condi
tions, the transmission
will automatically shift to a lower gear ratio to achieve stronger engi
ne braking. This may
help reduce your need to use the service brake.
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As an additional safe
ty precaution, models
equipped with a continuously variable trans-mission have a shift-lock device that holds the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position. To move the selector lever from the “P”(PARK) position to another position, follow the steps below. 1. Press and hold the brake pedal down. 2. Move the selector lever to the desiredposition.
The CVT selects an optimum ratio automati- cally when the selector lever is in the “D”(DRIVE) position, depending on the speed of the vehicle and the posit
ion of the accelerator
pedal.
NOTE
 When the warning display and “SLOW DOWN” or the wa
rning display and
“SERVICE REQUIRED” appear on the information screen in the multi-informationdisplay, there could be
a malfunction in the
automatic transaxle. Refer to “Automatic transaxle: Warning di
splay” on page 5-62.
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
(if so
equipped)DRIVING UPHILL

DRIVING DOWNHILL

Selector lever operation

NOTE
 The selector lever cannot
be moved from “P”
(PARK) to another po
sition if the ignition
switch is set to the “OFF” or “LOCK” or“ACC” position, or if the key has been removed, or the opera
tion mode is put in
OFF or ACC, or if the brake pedal is notpressed and held down.
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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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Electronically controlled 4WD system (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-75
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To park the vehicle, fi
rst bring it to a com-
plete stop, fully engage the parking brake, and then move the sele
ctor lever to the “P”
(PARK) position. If 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 inthe transmission, causi
ng a safety device to
activate. Have your ve
hicle checked at an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or arepair facility of your c
hoice as soon as possi-
ble.
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The electronically controlled 4WD systemhelps improve accelera
tion and vehicle stabil-
ity by controlling the fr
ont-rear distribution of
driving torque using th
e electronic control
coupling in the rear differential assembly.
Select the drive mode from the following 3 types to suit the driving conditions.
Parking

When the CVT makes no speed change

NOTE
 [For vehicles equipped with mono-color liq- uid crystal display meter]When the selector le
ver position indicator
blinks while you are driving, there could be a malfunction in the automatic transmission system or CVT fluid
temperature becomes
abnormally high. [For vehicles equipped with color liquid crystal display meter] When the warning display and “SLOW DOWN” or the wa
rning display and
“SERVICE REQUIRED” appear on the information screen in the multi-informationdisplay, there could be
a malfunction in the
CVT. Refer to “Continuously variable trans- mission (CVT): Warning display” on page5-70.
Electronically controlled 4WD system
(if so equipped)
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 OFFwhich will allow the rear wheels to lock eas- ier.
Drive mode

Drive mode
Function
4WD ECO
this is most fuel efficient modeNormal operation is 2WD, but 4WD will engage in the event of wheel slip.
4WD AUTO
All driving is in 4WD and the distribution of traction torque to each wheel is automatically controlled depending on the driving conditions.
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S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) (if so equipped) 5-80 Features and controls
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Warning display Warning display
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The S-AWC operation status can be displayed on the information screen in the multi-infor- mation display. To display the status, press the multi-informa-tion meter switch to change the information screen. Refer to “Information screen (when the oper-ation mode in ON)” on page 5-126. The S-AWC operation status is displayed.
CAUTION If the selected drive mode indicator begins blinking, the drive m
ode will automatically
switch to protect the drive-system compo-nents. A warning will
also be displayed in
the information screen in the multi informa- tion display.Reduce speed and, if the indicator stops blinking, you may resume normal driving.CAUTION If the selected drive mode indicator (4WD) is blinking, a problem has occurred with theelectronically controll
ed 4WD. A warning
will also be displayed in the information screen in the multi information display. Haveyour vehicle inspected by an authorized Mit- subishi Motors dealer.
CAUTION Make sure that all four tires are the same specified size, type, a
nd brand, and have no
significant difference in the amount of wearfor all 4 wheels. Otherwise, the S-AWC sys- tem may not work properly, and a 4WD sys- tem warning (overh
eating or service
required) may
be displayed.
S-AWC operation display

Display example

Yaw control function display The amount of the yaw moment is displayed as a bar graph. A, D- Clockwise yaw moment about the
vehicle’s center of gravity
B, C- Counterclockwise yaw moment
about the vehicle’s
center of gravity
Differential limiting
function display
The strength of the differential limitingoperation (between front-rear wheels and between left-right whee
ls) is displayed in
section E of the me
ter as a bar graph.
WA R N I N GAlways concentrate on
your driving first.
Keep your eyes and mi
nd on the road. Dis-
tractions while driving
can lead to an acci-
dent.
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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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4-wheel drive operation 5-82 Features and controls
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When turning a sharp corner in “4WD LOCK” or “LOCK” posi
tion at low speed, a
slight difference in
steering may be experi-
enced similar to feeling as if the brakes wereapplied. This is calle
d tight corner braking
and results from each of the four tires being at a different distance from the corner. The phe-nomenon is typical of 4-
wheel drive vehicles.
If this occurs, either straighten out the steer- ing wheel or change to another mode. Set the drive mode-selector to “4WD AUTO”, “4WD LOCK” or “SNOW” inaccordance with the road conditions, and then gradually depress the accelerator pedal for a smooth start.
Set the drive mode-selector to “4WD LOCK” or “LOCK” and then gradually depress theaccelerator pedal for a
smooth start. Keep the
pressure on the accelera
tor pedal as constant
as possible, and drive at low speed.
CAUTION Setting the drive mode-selector to “4WD LOCK” or “LOCK” position to drive on drypaved road will increa
se fuel consumption,
with possible noise generation.
Turning sharp corners On snowy or icy roads
NOTE
 The use of snow tires is recommended.
Maintain a safe distan
ce between vehicles,
avoid sudden braking, and use engine brak-ing (downshifting).CAUTION Avoid sudden braking,
sudden acceleration
and sharp turning. Skidding occurs and con-trol of the vehicl
e could be lost.
Driving on sandy or muddy roads
CAUTION Do not force the vehicle or drive recklessly on sandy surfaces. In comparison with nor- mal road surfaces, th
e engine and other
drive-system components are put under excessive strain when driving on such a sur- face. This could lead to accidents. If any of the follow
ing conditions occur
while the vehicle is
being driven, immedi-
ately park your vehicle
in a safe place and
follow these procedures:NOTE
• If the engine coolan
t temperature display
flashes on the information screen in the multi-information di
splay or the engine
power drops suddenly. Refer to “Engine overheating” on page 8-4.• 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 disp
lay” on page 5-62,
5-70.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 maycause the vehicle to suddenly launch for- ward/backward, caus
ing injury or dam-
age to nearby people or objects.NOTE
 Avoid sudden braking,
sudden ac
celeration
and sharp turning; such operations couldresult in the vehi
cle becoming stuck.
CAUTION
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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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Hill start assist (if so equipped) Features and controls 5-85
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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 somereason, the brakes will still work. If the power brake unit or either of the two brake hydraulic systems stops working prop-erly, the rest of the brake system will still work, but the vehicle will not slow down as quickly.You will know this ha
s happened if you find
you need to press the brake down farther, or harder when slowing down or stopping, or ifthe brake warning light and the warning dis- play in the multi-information display come on.
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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.
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The hill start assist make
s it easy to start off
on a steep uphill slope by preventing thevehicle from moving back
wards. It keeps the
braking force for about 2 second when you move your foot from the brake pedal to theaccelerator pedal.
CAUTION It is important not to drive the vehicle with your foot resting on the brake pedal whenbraking is not required. This practice canresult in very high brake temperatures, pre- mature lining wear, a
nd possible damage to
the brakes.
Power brakes
WA R N I N G Never coast downhill
with the engine OFF.
Keep the engine running whenever yourvehicle is in motion. If you turn off theengine while driving, the power brake booster will stop wo
rking 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 Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice immediately.
Brake pad wear alarm
WA R N I N G Driving with worn brake pads will make it harder to stop, and can cause an accident.
Hill start assist
(if so equipped)
CAUTION Do not overly rely on the hill start assist to prevent backwards movement of the vehicle.Under certain circumstan
ces, even when hill
start assist is activated, the vehicle may move backwards if the brake pedal is not suf-ficiently 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 vehicle stopped in place on uphill slopesfor 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 “OFF”, “LOCK” or “ACC” po
sition while the hill
start assist is operating. The hill start assist could stop operating,
which could result in
an accident.
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Lane Departure Warning System (LDW) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-111
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If the FCM detects a malfunction in the sys- tem, the “FCM!” and the “FCM SERVICEREQUIRED” message wi
ll appear, the “FCM
OFF” indicator will be lit on the information screen of the multi-in
formation display and
the FCM will automatically be turned off. If the message remains even after the opera- tion mode is tuned to “OFF” and then back to“ON”, please contact your authorized Mit- subishi Motors dealer.
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FCC ID:OAYARS3-B (for vehicles sold in the U.S.A)IC: 4135A-ARS3B (for vehicles sold in the Canada) This device complies
with Part 15 of FCC
Rules and Industry Canada licence-exemptRSS standard(s). Operation is subject to
the following two con-
ditions.  this device may not
cause harmful inter-
ference received.  this device must ac
cept any interference
received including in
terference that may
cause undesired operation.
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The Lane Departure Wa
rning system (LDW)
is a driving aid system to help prevent unin- tentional lane departure. The LDW is designed to read lane markers by using acamera (A) under certain conditions. The LDW will give you both
visual and audible
NOTE
The “FCM TEMPORARILY NOT AVAIL- ABLE” message may temporarily appear on the information screen when the radar cannotdetect a vehicle or object within range. This is not a malfunction.
When a vehicle or an
object comes within
range, the FCM func-
tion will resume and
the message will go off.
General information

CAUTIONChanges or modifica
tions not expressly
approved by the manufacturer for compli-ance could void the user
’s authority to oper-
ate the equipment.
Lane Departure Warning System (LDW)
(if so equipped)
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Multi Information display - Type 1
Features and controls 5-121
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The tachometer shows en
gine revolutions per
minute. This allows the driver to determine the most efficient sel
ector position and engine
speed combinations.This gauge also assists in evaluating engine performance.
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Each time you press this button, there is asound and the brightness of the instruments changes.
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The multi information display displays warn-ings, the odometer, tr
ip odometer, service
reminder, engine cool
ant temperature, fuel
remaining, outside temperature, selector lever position, average and momentary fuel con-sumption, driving range
, average speed, etc.
Tachometer Type B
CAUTIONThe red zone indicate
s an engine speed
beyond the range of safe operation. Select the correct selector position to control the engine speed so that
the tachometer indi-
cator does not ente
r the red zone.
Meter illumination control (Vehicle equipped with the multi information display - Type 1) 1- Brightness level 2- Rheostat illumination button
NOTE
 You can adjust to 8 different levels for when the front side-marker
and parking lights are
illuminated and when they are not.  If the vehicle is equi
pped with the automatic
light control, the light switch is in a positionother than the “OFF” pos
ition and it is suffi-
ciently dark outside th
e vehicle, the meter
illumination switches automatically to theadjusted brightness.  The brightness level of the instruments is stored when the ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” or “LOCK”
position or the opera-
tion mode is put in OFF.  If you press and hold the button for longer than about 2 second when the front side-marker and parking li
ghts are illuminated,
the brightness level ch
anges to the maximum
level. Pressing and
holding the button for
longer than about 2 second again returns the brightness level to the previous level.
Multi Information display - Type 1
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