ECU MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2014 3.G Repair Manual

Trailer towing
Driving safety 6-11
6
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When installing the roof carrier, use the pro- vided brackets. The brackets are located under each cover. Slide each cover toward
the front of the vehi-
cle to remove it.
Install the covers by performing the removal step in reverse.
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Towing a trailer will adversely affect your vehicle’s handling, performance, braking, durability and driving economy (fuel con-sumption, etc.). If you do tow a trailer
with this vehicle, be
sure to use proper e
quipment and cautious
steering and braking for safe driving. Never exceed the vehi
cle capacity weight,
maximum trailer weight (A), maximum
 Before driving and after traveling a short dis- tance, always check the load to make sure itis securely fastened to the roof carrier.Stop the vehicle periodi
cally and check that
the load remains secure. If the load is not secure, it could fall from the vehicle anddamage your vehicle,
another vehicle or cre-
ate a road hazard.NOTE
 To prevent wind noise or reduction in gas mileage, remove the roof carrier when not in use.  Before using an automatic car wash, check with the attendant to determine if the roofcarrier should be removed.
Roof carrier mounting bracket cover
(if so equipped)
To remove the covers

CAUTION
To install the covers

Trailer towing
CAUTION Do not lose control of your vehicle when towing a trailer.• Always use proper equipment.• Always drive carefully Damage to your vehicle caused by improper equipment or driving is not covered by your warranty.
Weight limits
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Trailer towing
Driving safety 6-13
6
Choose a proper hitch and ball, and make sure it is installed at a height that is compati- ble with the trailer.Use a good equalizing hitch which uniformly distributes the trailer tongue load throughout the frame. A safety chain must al
ways be used between
the towing vehicle and the trailer. Leave suf- ficient slack in the chain for turns. The chain
should cross under the trailer tongue to pre- vent the tongue from dropping to the groundin case it becomes damaged or separated. For correct safety chai
n procedures, consult
your authorized Mitsub
ishi Motors dealer.
Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re towing a trailer. Refer to “WAR- RANTY AND MAINTENANCE MAN-UAL”. Especially important in trailer operation are manual transaxle oil, automatic transaxle fluid, engine oi
l, rear axle oil, belt,
cooling system and brake system. Each of these is covered in this manual. For details, please refer to the “Vehicle careand maintenance” section. Check periodically to se
e that all hitch nuts
and bolts are tight.
Mitsubishi Motors recommends that any trailer having a total we
ight of 1,250 lbs (567
kg) or more (2400 models), 1,400 lbs (635kg) or more (3000 mode
ls) be equipped with
its own electric or surge-type brakes. If you choose electric br
akes, be sure they are
electrically actuated. Do not attempt to tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic system. No mat- ter how successful it
may seem, any attempt
to attach trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hydraulic system will lower braking effec- tiveness and create a potential hazard. Trailer lights and equipment must comply with federal, state,
and local regulations.
Check with your local
recreational vehicle
dealer for the requirements in your area, and use only equipment designed for your vehi-cle. Since lighting and wiring vary by trailer type and brand, you should have a qualified tech- nician install a suitable
connector between the
vehicle and the trailer. Improper equipment or installation can cause
damage to your vehi-
Trailer hitches
WA R N I N GIf you make any holes in the body of your vehicle for installing
a trailer hitch, be
sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch. If
you don’t seal them,
deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can enter your vehicle. Refer to “Exhaust system” on page 9-24.NOTE
 Mitsubishi Motors recommends that sway control be used whenever you are towing, to improve towing stability. For further informati
on, please contact your
authorized Mitsubish
i Motors dealer.
Safety chains
CAUTIONNever tow a trailer wi
thout using a safety
chain securely attached to both the trailer and the vehicle. If the
coupling unit or hitch
ball experiences a probl
em, the trailer may
separate from
your vehicle.
Maintenance when trailer tow- ing
Trailer brakes Trailer lights
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Audio Files (MP3/WMA/AAC) 7-20 Comfort controls
7
 Discs that have not
been finalized cannot
be played back. Even if recorded using the correct format on a recorder or computer, application software settings and environments; discpeculiarities, damage,
or marking; or dirt
or condensation on the lens inside the product may render the disc unplayable. Depending on the disc
, some functions
may not be used, or the disc may not play back.  Do not use discs with cracks or warps.  If the disc has sticke
rs affixed, remains
from removed stickers, or affixed adhe- sive, then do not use the disc.  Discs that have decora
tive labels or stick-
ers may not be used.
This product will play
back audio CDs, how-
ever please be aware of the following points regarding CD standards.  Ensure that you use discs with on the label surface.  Playback of other than standard CDs is not guaranteed. Even
if the audio can be
played back, the audio quality cannot beguaranteed.  When playing back other than standard CDs, the following may occur.
• There may be noise during playback. • There may be jumping in the audio.• The disc may not be recognized. • The first track may not be played back. • It may take longer than usual until startof playback of tracks. • Playback may start from within the track.• Some parts may not be played back. • Tracks may freeze during playback. • Tracks may be displayed erroneously.
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This product can play back MP3/WMA/AACformat audio files recorded on CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, and USB devices. There are limitations on the files and media that can be used, therefore read the followingprior to recording MP3/WMA/AAC format audio files on discs or USB devices. Additionally, ensure y
ou read the user manu-
als for your CD-R/RW drive and the writing software, and ensure these are used correctly. If the MP3/WMA/AAC
format audio files
includes title informati
on or other data, then
this can be displayed.
Nonstandard CDs
Audio Files (MP3/WMA/AAC)
CAUTION CD-ROM and CD-R/RW media can only play back MP3 fo
rmat audio files.
Actions such as copying audio CDs or files and either distributing these to others for free or for charge, or uploading files via the Inter-net or other means to servers is an infringe- ment of the law. Do not append the file
extensions “.mp3”,
“.wma”, or “.m4a”, to other than MP3/WMA/AAC format
files. Playing back
discs with these types of files recorded upon them may cause the files to be incorrectly identified for playback, which may lead toloud noise, resulting in speaker damage or accident.NOTE
 Depending on the condition of the disc recorder or recording software used, correctplayback may not be po
ssible. In these cases,
refer to the user manual for your product or software.  Depending on your computer’s operating system, version, softwa
re, or settings, files
may not have a file
extension appended. In
these cases, append
the file extensions
“.mp3”, “.wma”, or “.m4a” when copying the files.  Files larger than 2GB in size cannot be played back.
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Antenna
Comfort controls 7-47
7
Here is a list of symptoms, causes and respons
es if you think something
is not working properly.
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Turn the pole (A) countercl
ockwise. Screw the pole (A) clockwise into the base
(B) until it is securely retained.
If You Think Something Is Not Working Properly...
Symptoms
Cause
Response
There is no sound or quiet sound.
The volume is turned to its minimum. Adjust the volume.
 “Adjust Volume” (P.7-25)
The balance or fader is turned to
one side. Adjust the balance or fader.
 “Adjust Audio Quality and
Volume Balance” (P.7-41)
The disc cannot be inserted.
A disc is already in the product. Eject the disc.
 “Insert/Eject Discs” (P.7-25)
There is no disc in
the product, but the prod-
uct says it is loading.
Press the eject button once.  “Insert/Eject Discs” (P.7-25)
The disc cannot be played. The
disc is inserted up
side down. Insert with
the label side up.
The disc has condensation on it
. Wait a while before inserting.
The disc is dirty. Clean the
read surface of the disc.
The sound skips in the same place.
The disc is damaged or dirty. Check the disc.
There is no sound, even if the disc is inserted.
Damage to or dirt on the disc means that its data cannot be read.
Check the disc. Additionally, if using CD-R/RW discs, their charac- teristics may render them
unable to be played.
Antenna Roof antenna
To r e m o v e
To install
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How to change a tire
For emergencies 8-13
8
2. Lift up the tire hanger (A) and hook it on the hook (B).
3. With the wheel nut wrench, firmly tighten the tire hanger mounting bolt by turning itclockwise. 4. Install the cover over the tire hanger mounting bolt.
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Store the flat tire in the luggage compartment. Reverse the removing procedure when stor-ing the jack, bar and wheel nut wrench. Refer to “Jack and tools” on page 8-5.
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Wrap the tip of the bar with a cloth, insert itinto the notch provided in the wheel cover, and pry the cover away from the wheel.Using the same procedur
e at the other wheel
cover notches, work the wheel cover away from the wheel to remove it completely.
CAUTION Make sure you hook the tire hanger in the proper position. If the tire hanger is not hooked properly, the hook could damage the vehicle body or the tire
could fall off the
vehicle while driving,
causing an accident.
CAUTIONConfirm that the tire hanger is firmly secured after storing the spare
tire. If the tire hanger
is not secured, it coul
d drop out while driv-
ing, causing an accident. When hooking or unhooking the tire hanger, be sure to hold the tire hanger firmly to pre- vent it from dropping on your foot.
To store the flat tire, jack, bar and wheel nut wrench Wheel cover (if so equipped) To remove
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Engine hood 9-4 Vehicle care and maintenance
9
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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Tires 9-14 Vehicle care and maintenance
9
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It is important to familiarize yourself with the following terms:  Cold tire pressure: • The measured pressure after the vehicle has been parked for
at least three hours,
or• The measured pressure when the vehicle is driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after having been parked for three hours.
 Maximum pressure: the maximum per- missible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire.
WA R N I N G Never disconnect the battery while the engine is running, or you could damagethe vehicle’s electrical parts. Never short-circuit the battery. This could cause it to overheat and be damaged. Keep sparks, cigarette
s, and flames away
from the battery because the battery couldexplode. Electrolyte (battery acid) is made of corro- sive diluted sulfuric acid. If it spills on nearby parts, it can crack, stain, or dis- color them. And if it gets on your skin orin your eyes, it can cause burns or blind- ness. Please observe the following han- dling instructions:• If electrolyte gets on plastic parts orother nearby parts, wipe it off with a softcloth or chamois soak
ed in a solution of
water and neutral detergent then imme- diately rinse the affected parts withplenty of water.• If electrolyte gets on your hands orclothes, rinse thoroughly with water. If electrolyte gets in
your eyes, flush them
with water immediately and get immedi-ate medical attention.
 Open doors and wind
ows in any closed
space where you may be charging or working with the battery. Always wear protective clothing and gog- gles when working with the battery, or have a skilled automobi
le technician do it.
If you are quick-charging your battery, first disconnect the battery cables. In order to prevent a short-circuit, be sure to disconnect the negative (-) terminal first, and reconnect it last. If the electrolyte level
is very low, have the
battery checked at an
authorized Mitsubi-
shi Motors dealer or
a repair facility of
your choice. Battery posts, termin
als and related acces-
sories contain lead
and lead compounds.
Wash hands after handling.NOTE
 Check each battery terminal for corrosion. You can prevent further corrosion by wash-ing with a solution of
baking soda and water.
Grease the posts and cl
amps after cleaning or
tightening them.  Ensure the battery is securely installed and cannot be moved. Also
check each terminal
for tightness.  If you will not be driv
ing your vehicle for a
long period of time, re
move the battery and
store it in a place where the battery fluid will not freeze. The batter
y only should be stored
with a full charge.  Before cleaning the ba
ttery, tighten all the
filler port caps to keep
dirt and moisture out.
WA R N I N G
Tires
WA R N I N GDriving with tires that are worn, damaged or improperly inflated is dangerous.These type tire conditions will adversely affect vehicle performance. These type tire conditions can also cause atread separation or blowout which may result in an accide
nt causing serious
injury or death. Tires, including spar
e tire, degrade over
time with age even when they are notbeing used. It is recommended that tires over 6 years generally be replaced even if damage isnot obvious.
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Emission-control system maintenance 9-22 Vehicle care and maintenance
9
detergent or non-abrasive
cleaner to clean the
blades and glass areas.Replace the blades if th
ey continue to streak
or smear. If the blades are frozen to the windshield or rear window, do not operate the wipers until the ice has melted and the blades are freed,otherwise the wiper mo
tor may be damaged.
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Your vehicle is equi
pped with an emission-
control system that me
ets all the requirements
of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Environment Cana
da. The emission-con-
trol system is made of:  a positive crankcase ventilation system  an evaporative emission-control system  an exhaust emission-control system
To be sure the emissi
on-control system works
properly, have your ve
hicle inspected and
maintained by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. This should be done at the time ormileage specified in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”. These, and all the other “general” mainte-nance services listed in this manual, need to be performed to keep
your vehicle running
properly and reliably. You should also have
an inspection and ser-
vice any time you suspect a malfunction.
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Spark plugs must fire properly to ensure proper engine perfo
rmance and emission-
control.Do not reuse spark plugs by cleaning or regapping. Spark plugs sh
ould be replaced at
the mileage specified in the “WARRANTYAND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
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Check the hose surfaces for any heat and mechanical damage, ha
rd and brittle rubber,
cracking, tears, cuts and abrasions. Pay spe-cial attention to the hos
es closest to high heat
sources such as the exhaust manifold. Check all the hose connections, such as clamps andcouplings, to make sure they are secure and that there are no leaks. If you see any wear or damage, replace the hoses immediately.
NOTE
 Do not run the wipers on dry glass for a long time. This wears out
the rubber and can
scratch the glass.
During cold weather Emission-control system maintenance
NOTE
 To meet government
regulations and pro-
mote cleaner air, your
vehicle is equipped
with an onboard diagnostic system (OBD).The engine electroni
c control module that
controls OBD functions
stores various data
(especially about th
e exhaust emissions).
This data will be erased if the battery cable is disconnected, which c
ould make a rapid
diagnosis difficult.
Do not disconnect the
battery cable when the engine malfunction indicator (“SERVIC
E ENGINE SOON” or
“Check engine light”) is ON.
Spark plugs
NOTE
 Use the recommended or
equivalent spark
plugs listed under “Engine specifications” onpage 11-6. Use of other plugs could cause engine damage, loss of
performance or radio
noise.
Fuel hoses
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Fuses
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-27
9
Engine compartment fuse location table No.
Sym- bol
Electrical sys-
tem
Capacity
SBF1
Air condition- ing condenser fan motor
30 A*
SBF2 Starter 30 A*Behind the fuse block cover
SBF3
Air condition- ing condenser fan motor
30 A*
SBF4
Radiator fan
motor
40 A*
SBF5
Anti-lock brak- ing system
40 A*
SBF6 VLC 40 A* SBF7
Anti-lock brak- ing system
30 A*
BF1 Power liftgate 30 A BF2
Audio system amplifier
30 A
BF3 IOD IOD 30 A BF4 Diesel 30 A F1
Automatic transaxle
20 A
F2 Wiper de-icer 15A F3 — — — F4
Daytime run- ning lights
10 A
F5 Front fog lights 15 A F6 Air conditioner 10 ANo.
Sym- bol
Electrical sys-
tem
Capacity
F7
Headlight washer
20 A
F8 Security horn 20 A F9 Horn 10 AF10 ETV 15 A F11 Alternator 7.5 A F12 Engine 7.5 A F13
ENG/POWER 20 A Fuel line heater 25 A
F14 Fuel pump 15 A F15 Ignition coil 10 A F16 ENG/POWER 10 A F17
Headlight (high beam) (left)
10 A
F18
Headlight (high beam) (right)
10 A
F19
Head- light (low beam) (left)
Dis- charge
20 A
No.
Sym- bol
Electrical sys-
tem
Capacity
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Replacement of light bulbs
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-29
9
3. Clamp it on the fuse you wish to remove, and pull the fuse straight out from the fuseblock. 4. Use the fuse location diagrams and the matching tables, to check the fuse that isrelated to the problem. If the fuse is not blown, something else must be causing the problem. Have the system inspectedby your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
5. Insert a new fuse
of the same capacity
securely into the appropriate slot.
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Before replacing the bulb, be sure the light is off. Do not touch the glass part of the new bulb with your bare fingers; the oil from your skin will stay on the glass and dim or destroythe bulb when it gets hot.
B- Fuse is OK
C- Blown fuseCAUTION Never use a fuse with a capacity greater than the one listed or any s
ubstitute, such as wire,
foil etc. This would
cause the circuit wiring
to heat up and could cause a fire. If the replacement fuse blows again after a short time, have the electrical system checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair faci
lity of your choice to
find and correct
the cause.
Replacement of light bulbs
CAUTIONBulbs are extremely hot immediately after being turned off.When replacing the bulb, wait for it to cool sufficiently before
touching it. You could
otherwise be burned.
 Handle halogen light bul
b with care. The gas
inside a halogen light
bulb is highly pressur-
ized, so dropping, knocki
ng, or scratching a
halogen light bulb can
cause it to shatter.
Never hold the halogen
light bulb with a bare
hand, dirty glove, etc. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlights areused. If the glass surface is dirty, clean it with alcohol and let it dry completely beforeinstalling the bulb.NOTE
 If you are unsure of how to carry out the work as required, it is recommended that these procedures be carried out by an autho- rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repairfacility of your choice.  Be careful not to scratch the vehicle body when removing a light and lens.CAUTION
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