maintenance MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2014 3.G Owner's Manual

Engine hood
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-3
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To reduce the possibili
ty of catalytic con-
verter damage:  Use UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY of the type of recommended in the “Fuel selection”. Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of gas could damage the catalytic converter. Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. If the battery is weak or run down, use jumper cables toproperly start the engine.
 Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or removed, such aswhen performing
diagnosti
c tests.
 Do not idle the engine
for a long time if it
is idling roughly or otherwise obviouslymalfunctioning.  To prevent the catalytic converter from being damaged from unburned gas, do notrace the engine when turning off the igni- tion switch.  Stop driving the vehicle if you think the performance is noticeably low, or the engine has a malfunction such as with theignition, etc. If you are not able to stop driving immediately,
slow down and drive
for only a short time. Have your vehiclechecked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon
as possible.
 In unusual situations involving major engine problems, a burning odor may indicate severe and abnormal catalyticconverter overheating.
If this occurs, stop
in a safe place, shut the engine off and let the vehicle cool. Once
the engine is cool,
immediately take your
vehicle to a dealer
or a repair facility of your choice for ser- vice.
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Use the engine hood release lever (located under the instrument panel near the driver’s door) to unlock the engine hood. Pull the lever toward you to release the engine hood latch.
CAUTION Damage to the catalyti
c converter can result
if your vehicle is not
kept in proper operating
condition. If the engine
malfunctions or mis-
fires, or if your vehi
cle performance suffers,
have it serviced promptly. Running your vehicle when it is
overheated may result in
damage to the converter and vehicle.WA R N I N G Do not park or run your vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as dry grass or leaves can come
in contact with a
hot exhaust, since a fire could occur. Do not put undercoat paint on the cata- lytic converter.
Engine hood To open
WA R N I N G Never use the release lever to unlatch the engine hood while the
vehicle is in motion.
Do not drive your vehicle unless the engine hood is locked.
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Engine hood 9-4 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Release the lever and
lift the engine hood.
Support the engine hood with the hood prop. Insert the hood prop securely in the opening under the hood marked with an arrow.
Unlatch the prop from the engine hood and put it back in its retainer. Slowly lower the engine hood about 8 inches (20 cm), then let it drop from its own weight.
NOTE
 To prevent damage to the engine hood and wipers, make sure the
wipers are at resting
position when you open the engine hood.
CAUTION Always insert the support prop into the hole specially made for it. Propping the enginehood at any other place
could cause the prop
to slip out and lead
to an accident.
The hood prop can fall out if the hood is lifted by a strong wind.
To close
CAUTION Be careful not to trap your hands or fingers when closing the engine hood.
 Make sure the engine hood is firmly closed before driving.If you drive without the engine hood com-pletely closed, it c
ould open up while driv-
ing.NOTE
 If this does not clos
e the engine hood prop-
erly, drop it again from a slightly higher position.  Do not push down strongly on the engine hood. Depending on how strongly or whereyou push down, you could create a dent in the vehicle body.  If you drive with the e
ngine hood left open, a
warning display is displayed on the informa- tion screen in the multi-information display.CAUTION
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View of the engine compartment
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-5
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View of the engine compartment
2.4 L models 3.0 L models
1- Engine oil level gauge 2- Engine oil cap 3- Air cleaner filter4- Brake fluid reservoir 5- Washer fluid reservoir 6- Automatic transaxle fluid level dipstick7- Engine coolant reservoir 8- Battery
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Engine oil and oil filter 9-6 Vehicle care and maintenance
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It is normal for an engi
ne to use oil. You may
need to add oil between the recommended oil change intervals. Befo
re starting the engine,
check the engine oil leve
l. Refill if necessary.
To check the oil level,
remove the dipstick,
wipe it off, and gently reinsert it all the way.Slowly pull the dipsti
ck straight out and
check the oil level by checking the upper sur- face of the dipstick. The oil level must not goabove the line on the dipstick. If the level does not reach the line which shows the minimum am
ount of oil required,
remove the oil filler cap on the engine valve cover, and fill to within the “Good” range.
Engine oil and oil filter To check and refill engine oil
NOTE
 If it is difficult to verify the oil level, wipe off the dipstick and
reinsert it. Wait a
moment and then recheck the oil level by checking the upper surface of the dipstick.
CAUTION Overfilling will cause
oil aeration and loss of
oil pressure, which coul
d damage the engine.
2.4 L models3.0 L models
WA R N I N GUsed engine oil is po
isonous, and can dam-
age your skin. Prolonged and repeatedcontact may cause serious skin disorders,including dermatitis and cancer. Do not let used oil touch your sk
in and wash thor-
oughly after working with it. Keep used oil out of
the reach of children.
NOTE
Engine oil consumption
is greatly influenced
by payload, engine speed, etc.  The engine oil wi
ll deteriorate rapidly if the
vehicle is subjected to
severe conditions (for
example, repeated operation on rough roads, in mountainous regions, on roads with many uphill and downhill grad
ients, or over short
distances). Consequently
, the oil will require
earlier replacement in accordance with the schedule in the “WARRANTY AND MAIN-TENANCE MANUAL”.
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Engine oil and oil filter
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-7
9
Mitsubishi Motors re
commends using only
engine oils with the ILSAC certification sym- bol on the front of the container. If you cannot find oils
with the ILSAC certi-
fication symbol, use an
API classification SN
oil with the following label. This mark appears on the top of the oil con-tainer and tells you two important things about the oil.
Use engine oil with the proper thickness for the outdoor temperatures where you will bedriving.
SAE 0W-20 engine oil is strongly recom- mended for optimum fuel economy and coldstarting. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, the ILSAC certification oil of othe
r viscosity grades can
be temporarily used. The oil filter should be replaced at the time or mileage specified in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”. Only use high quality replacement filters onthis vehicle. The manufacturer’s specifica- tions for Mitsubishi Mo
tors Genuine oil fil-
ters require that the
filter can withstand a
pressure of 256 psi (1.8 MPa). A Mitsubishi Motors Genuine oil filter is the best replace- ment filter.
Engine oil identification mark ILSAC certification symbol
1- The upper part indi
cates the quality of
the oil.
2- The center part i
ndicates the SAE grade
of the oil viscosity.
Recommended engine oil vis- cosity API service symbol
To replace the oil filter
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Engine coolant 9-8 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Follow the installation instructions printed on the filter.
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The engine coolant reserve tank (A) lets you quickly see when you need to add coolant. When the engine is cold, the level of the cool- ant in the reserve tank should be between the FULL and LOW marks. The radiator usuallystays full so there is no reason to remove the radiator cap (B) except when you check the
coolant freeze point or
replace the antifreeze
coolant.
Mitsubishi Motors Genui
ne Coolant provides
excellent protection against corrosion andrust formation on all metals, including alumi- num, and prevents clogs in some parts of engine.If you need to add coolant often, or if the level in the reserve tank does not drop when the engine cools, the cooling system shouldbe pressure-tested for le
aks. Take your vehi-
cle to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice for testing.
Engine coolant To check the coolant level
*: Front of the vehicleTo add coolant Use “Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Long Life Coolant Premium” or equivalent
*.
* : similar high quality et
hylene glycol based
non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate andnon-borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology
CAUTION  Do not use alcohol or methanol antifreeze or any engine coolants th
at contain them. Using
the wrong antifreeze can corrode aluminum parts. The required concentrati
on of anti-freeze dif-
fers depending on the
expected ambient tem-
perature. Above -31 °F (-35 °C): 50 % concentration of anti-freezeBelow -31 °F (-35 °C): 60 % concentration of anti-freeze You can check the concentration level with agauge from an automotive supply store, or your authorized Mitsubi
shi Motors dealer or
service station can check it for you. Do not use water to adjust the concentration of coolant.
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Air cleaner filter
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-9
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The radiator cap must be sealed tight to pre- vent losing coolant, which may result in engine damage. Only use a Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Parts radiator cap, or anapproved equivalent.  Do not overfill the reserve tank.
 Your vehicle uses a
special radiator cap
that stays sealed and lets the coolant flowfrom the reserve tank back to the radiator when the engine cools down. If you need to change the cap, use the exact samekind.  Check the coolant freeze point in the radi- ator with the proper gauge, and only whenit is safe. If you add antifreeze, the con- tents of the reserve ta
nk must be protected
against freezing.  Keep the front of the radiator and con- denser clean. If the engine coolan
t temperature does not
rise after the engine
is warmed-up, take
your vehicle to an au
thorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to have the thermostat checked, and replaced if necessary.
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The air cleaner filter
will get dirty and dusty
from use and not filter
properly. Replace it
with a new filter using the schedule in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
1. For 2.4 L models, remove the two clips (A), then remove the Air duct (B). 2. For 2.4 L models,
while holding down the
tab (C), pull out the connector (D).
 Do not top off the tank with plain water only. Water by itself boils at
a lower temperature
and does not stop rust or freezing. If thewater freezes, it will
damage your cooling
system. Do not use ta
pwater. It can cause
corrosion and rust.
Radiator cap
WA R N I N G Wait for the engine to cool down before opening the radiator
cap. Otherwise hot
steam or boiling c
oolant could spray up
from the radiator and scald you.
Points to remember
CAUTION
Air cleaner filter
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Automatic transaxle fl
uid (if so equipped)
9-10 Vehicle care and maintenance
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3. Unclamp the cover. Open up the top of the cover and take out th
e air cleaner filter.
4. Replacing the air clea
ner filter and put the
cover back on in its original position.
5. For 2.4 L models, put the duct back on in its original position.
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The automatic transaxle should be maintainedand serviced by an au
thorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to obtain the best performance and longest life. It is impor
tant that the transaxle
fluid is kept at the correct level. The fluid level should be checked when the bar graph for the engine coolant temperaturedisplay on the multi-information display shows the engine is wa
rmed up and the fluid
in the transaxle is heated to its normal work-ing temperature. Driving with the wrong fluid level will rapidly wear
out the transaxle and
destroy the fluid.
NOTE
 Mitsubishi Motors Genui
ne Parts are recom-
mended when replacing th
e air cleaner filter.
 For 2.4 L models, make sure that the connec- tor is properl
y reconnected.
2.4 L models3.0 L models
After replacing the air cleaner filter, make sure that the hinges at the bottom of coverare firmly set.CAUTION Take care not to scratc
h the engine air flow
sensor when removing
the air cleaner cover.
NOTE
2.4 L models3.0 L models
Automatic transaxle fluid
(if
so equipped)To check the fluid level

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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid (if so equipped)
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-11
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1. With the brake pedal fully depressed and the engine idling,
select each gear
momentarily, ending with the selectorlever in the “P” (PARK) position. 2. The fluid level should be at the HOT mark, but never a
bove the HOT mark
when the engine is warmed up. Add or drain fluid to get to the correct level. 3. Make certain that the dipstick cap is installed properly to
keep dirt and water
out of the transaxle.
Use only “Mitsubishi Motors Genuine ATF- J3” transaxle fluid to
ensure optimum trans-
axle performance. Mitsubishi Motors Cor
poration does not rec-
ommend the addition of
any fluid additives to
the transaxle.
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The continuously variable transmission (CVT) should be maintained and serviced byan authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to obtain the best performance and longest life. It is impor-tant that the transmission fluid is kept at the correct level.
Use only “Mitsubish
i Motors Genuine
CVTF-J4” transmission fluid to ensure opti- mum transmission performance. Do not use any fluid additives to the trans- mission.
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Whenever the transfer oil level is checked,add oil as necessary to
maintain the proper
level. Fill with the oil according to the table below.
Procedure for checking the fluid level

WA R N I N G Transaxle fluid is extremely flammable and poisonous. Do not spill fluid when adding or draining.
Good (Hot)
Fluid type

CAUTION Using the improper transaxle fluid may dam- age the transaxle.
Special additives

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid
(if
so equipped)
Fluid type

Special additives

Transfer oil (All-wheel drive models) Fluid type Lubricant
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Hypoid Gear Oil API
classification GL-5
Viscosity range
SAE 80
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Rear axle oil (All-wheel drive models) 9-12 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Whenever the oil level is checked, add oil as necessary to maintain the proper level. Fill with the oil according to the table below.
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The windshield and rear
window washer fluid
reservoir is in the engine compartment.
Check the washer fluid
level at regular inter-
vals and add washer fluid to reservoir if nec-essary. Open the reservoir cap and check the fluid level with the dipstick. When freezing weather is anticipated, flush out the water in the reservoir by operating thepump. Fill the reservoir with windshield anti- freeze (not radiator
antifreeze), and operate
the system for a few se
conds to flush out the
residual water.
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Check the fluid level in the reservoir.The fluid level must be between the “MAX” and “MIN” marks on the reservoir.
The fluid level falls slightly with wear of the brake pads, but this
does not indicate any
abnormality. If the fluid level falls se
aled tight in a short
length of time, it indi
cates leaks from the
brake system. If this occurs, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or arepair facility of your choice. Use the recommended brake fluid conform- ing to DOT 3 or DOT
4. The reservoir cap
must be tightly sealed to keep dirt and water out.
Rear axle oil (All-wheel drive models) Fluid type Lubricant
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Hypoid Gear Oil API
classification GL-5
Viscosity range
SAE 80
Washer fluid
Brake fluid To check the fluid level
EMPTY
FULL
Fluid type
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