check engine light MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2015 3.G Owner's Manual

Combination headlights and dimmer switch
Features and controls 5-171
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Rotate the switch to operate the lights. The combinations of
switch operations and
illuminated lights differ in accordance withthe following conditions.
[When the engine is started, and the parking brake is released] The daytime running light
s will be illumi-
nated: [When the engine is not running, or when the engine is running but the parking brake is notreleased] The engine starts when the lights are off.
Combination headlights and dimmer switch Headlights
NOTE
 Do not leave the head
lights and ot
her lights
on for a long period of time when the engineis not running. The battery will run down.  When it rains, or wh
en the vehicle has been
washed, the inside of the lens sometimes becomes foggy. This is the same as when window glass mists up
on a humid day, and
does not indicate a problem. When the light is switched on, the heat
will dry out the fog.
However, if water collects inside the light,have it checked by an
authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
Ty p e 1 Except for vehicles equipped with day- time running lights OFF All lights off
Parking, tail, front and rear side- marker lights, license plate, instru- ment panel lights and downlight on Headlights and other lights on
Vehicles equipped with daytime running lights OFF
The daytime running lights illumi- nated The daytime running lights illumi- nated Parking, tail, front and rear side- marker lights, licen
se plate, instru-
ment panel lights
and downlight on
Headlights and other lights onNOTE
 Once the daytime running light come on, they do not go out until the ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” or “ACC” position or the operation mode is changed to OFF orACC.
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Hazard warning flasher switch Features and controls 5-177
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If you press the flasher switch, the front and rear turn signals will flash intermittently, and so will the hazard warn
ing lights. This is an
emergency warning syst
em and should not be
used when the vehicle is in motion, except for emergencies.If you need to leave your
vehicle, the flashers
will keep working after the ignition switch is removed or the operation
mode is put in OFF.
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ECO mode is an eco-driving support system which automatically cont
rols the engine, air
conditioning system,
4WD system (if so
equipped) and S-AWC (if so equipped) to improve fuel efficiency.Refer to Electronically controlled 4WD sys- tem” on page 5-74. Refer to “S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Con-trol)” on page 5-77. Refer to “Automatic cl
imate control air con-
ditioner” on page 7-5. The ECO mode starts working by pressing the ECO mode switch when the ignition switch or operation mode is in ON. Push the switch again and the ECO mode willcancel.
NOTE
 A light in the instrument panel flashes to show when the front and rear turn signallights are working properly.If this light flashes fa
ster than usual, check
for a burned out turn signal light bulb or mal- functioning connect
ion in the signal.
If the panel light does not come on when the lever is moved, check for a blown fuse or a burned out bulb in the panel.Have the system inspected by your autho- rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.  It is possible to modify functions as follows: • Deactivate the turn signal light 3-flash function for lane changes. • Adjust the time required to operate the lever for the 3-flash function. See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details. For vehicles equipped
with the Mitsubishi
Multi-Communication System, adjustments can be made using screen operations. For further details, refer to the separate owner’smanual.
 It is possible to cha
nge the tone of a sound-
ing buzzer as the turn signal lights flash.[Vehicle equipped with the multi informationdisplay - type 1] Refer to “Changing the turn-signal sound” on page 5-139.[Vehicle equipped with the multi information display - type 2] See your authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer for details.
Hazard warning flasher switch
NOTE
NOTE
 If the flashers are used for several hours, the battery will run down.
This could make it
difficult or impossible
to restart your vehicle.
ECO mode switch
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Electric rear window defogger switch
Features and controls 5-183
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The rear window defogger can be used when the engine is running. The indicator light (A) will come on whenyou press the electric rear window defogger switch. Electric current will flow through the heating wires on the rear window to helpclear away moisture or frost.
NOTE
 The rear window wiper
will automatically
perform several conti
nuous operations if the
selector lever is put in
the “R” position while
the windshield wipers or the rear window wiper is operating.(a
utomatic operation
mode)After the automatic operation, the rear win- dow wiper will stop ope
rating if the knob is
in the “OFF” position. If the knob is in the“INT” position, the re
ar window wiper will
return to the intermittent operation. It is possible to set the rear window wiper toperform the automatic operation only if the selector lever is put in
the “R” position while
the rear window wiper
is operating with the
knob in the “INT” position. See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.  If the knob is in the “OFF” position, turn the knob to the “INT” position twice quickly tooperate the rear window
wiper continuously.
(continuous operation mode) Turn the knob to the “OFF” position to stopthe rear window wipe
r continuous operation.
 The wiper intermittent
operation time can be
adjusted. See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.For vehicles equipped
with the Mitsubishi
Multi-Communication System, adjustments can be made using screen operations. Forfurther details, refer to the separate owner’s manual.
 The washer fluid reser
voir is located in the
engine compartment.Check the fluid level regularly and refill ifnecessary. (Refer to
“Washer fluid” on page
9-12.)
Precautions to observe when using wipers and washers
CAUTION If the washer is used in cold weather, the washer fluid sprayed onto the glass mightfreeze, blocking your vi
ew. Heat the glass
with the defroster befo
re using the washer.
NOTE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. This could scratch the glass and wear the wiper blades prematurely.  Before using the wipe
rs in cold weather,
check to be sure that the wiper blades are notfrozen to the windshield or rear window. Using the wipers while the blades are frozen could cause the wiper motor to burn out.NOTE
 If the wipers become
blocked by ice or other
deposits on the glass, the motor may stillburn out even if the wiper switch is OFF. Ifdeposits form on the windshield, park your vehicle in a safe place,
turn off the engine,
and clean the glass so that the wipers canoperate smoothly.  Avoid using the washer for more than 20 sec- onds at a time. Do not operate the washer when the washer fluid reservoir is empty or the pump may fail.  During cold weather,
add a recommended
washer solution that will not freeze in thewasher fluid reservoir.
Otherwise the washer
may not work or may be damaged.  Replace the wiper blades when they are worn. Use the proper size replacement blades. For further information, please con-tact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Electric rear window defog- ger switch
NOTE
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Interior lights
Features and controls 5-211
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2- (OFF) The dome light stays off regardless of any door or the liftgate being opened or closed.
Interior lights
NOTE
 Be aware that leaving the light illuminated with the engine off may run the batterydown. Never leave the vehi
cle without checking
that the light is off.1- Cargo room light
 P.5-213
2- Dome light (rear)
 P.5-212
3- Dome light (front)/Reading lights

P.5-211
4- Downlight
 P.5-171
Dome light (front)/Reading lights Dome light (front)
1- (DOOR) When any of the doors or the liftgate isopened, the dome light illuminates; when any of them are closed, the dome light goes off after approximately 30 seconds.However, the light goes off immediately if:  The doors and the liftgate are closed while the ignition switch is in the “ON” position or the operation mode is in ON. The driver’s door is closed while the its lock knob is in the lock position, after all the other doors are closed.
 The doors and the liftgate are closed and the power door lock function is used to lock the doors. The keyless entry system remote con- trol transmitter is used to lock the doors. In vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, the doors and the lift- gate are locked using the F.A.S.T.-key.NOTE
 When the engine is
started using the key
while the doors and liftgate are closed, if youremove the key, the dom
e light will illumi-
nate for approximately 30 seconds then go off.  When the engine is started using the F.A.S.T.-key while the doors and liftgate areclosed, if the operation
mode is put in OFF,
the dome light will illu
minate for approxi-
mately 30 seconds and then go off.  The time until the light goes off can be adjusted. See your authorized MitsubishiMotors dealer for details. For vehicles equipped with the Mitsubishi Multi-Commu- nication System, adjustments can be madeusing screen operations.
For details, refer to
the separate owner’s manual.
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Driving during cold weather
Driving safety 6-5
6
 Always obey applicab
le laws and regula-
tions. Be a polite and alert driver. Alwaysleave room for unexpected events, such as sudden braking.  If you plan to drive in another country, obey their vehicle re
gistration laws and
make sure you will be able to get the right fuel.
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 Check the battery. At the same time, check the terminals and wiring. During extremely cold weather, the battery will not be as strong. Also, the battery powerlevel may drop beca
use more power is
used for cold starting and driving. Before driving the vehicle, check to see ifthe engine runs at the proper speed and if the headlights are as
bright as normally.
Charge or replace the battery if necessary.During extreme cold weather, it is possi- ble that a very low battery could freeze.
 Warm the engine sufficiently. After start- ing the engine, allow a short warm-uptime to distribute oil to all cylinders. Then drive your vehicle slowly. Stay at low speeds at first so that thetransaxle, transfer case and rear axle oil have time to spread to all lubrication points. Check the engine antifreeze. If there is not enough coolant because of a leak or from engine
overheating, add Mit-
subishi Motors Genuine Super Long Life Coolant Premium or equivalent.Please read this section in conjunction with the “Engine coolant” on page 9-8.
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All the parts of the brake system are critical to safety. Have the vehicle serviced by anauthorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice at regular inter-
vals according to the “WARRANTY ANDMAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
Check the brake system while driving at a low speed immediately
after starting, espe-
cially when the brakes are wet, to confirmthey work normally. A film of water can be formed on the brake discs and prevent normal braking after driv-ing in heavy rain or through large puddles, or after the vehicle is washed. If this occurs, dry the brakes out by drivi
ng slowly while lightly
depressing the brake pedal. On snowy roads, ice can form on the braking system, making the brakes less effective. While driving in such
conditions, pay close
attention to surrounding vehicles and to the condition of the road surface. From time to time, lightly depress the brake pedal andcheck how effective the brakes are. It is important to take advantage of the engine braking by downshifting while driving on steep downhill roads in order to prevent the brakes from overheating.
Driving during cold weather
WA R N I N G The battery gives o
ff explosive hydrogen
gas. Any spark or flame can cause the bat- tery to explode, which could cause serious injury or death.Always wear protecti
ve clothes and a face
mask when working with your battery, or let a skilled mechanic do it.
WA R N I N G Never open the radiator cap when the radiator is hot. You could be seriously burned.
Braking
When brakes are wet When driving in cold weather When driving downhill
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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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Automatic climate cont
rol air conditioner
Comfort controls 7-11
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You can change the following functions to match your preference.  Enable automatic ai
r conditioning control:
When the AUTO switch is pressed, or when the temperature control switch hasbeen set to the minimum temperature, the air conditioning switch is automatically controlled.  Disable automatic air conditioning con- trol: The air conditioning switch is not auto- matically controlled,
unless the air condi-
tioning switch is used.  Changing the settings Press the air conditioning switch for about10 seconds or longer. When the setting has changed, the system will beep and the indi
cator light will flash.
• When the setting has changed from enabled to disabled, the system will beep three times and the indicator light willflash three times. • When the setting has changed from dis- abled to enabled, the system will beeptwo times and the i
ndicator light will
flash three times. On vehicles equippe
d with Mitsubishi
Multi-Communication System, screen operations can also be used to change the setting. Refer to th
e separate owner’s
manual for details.
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When the AUTO switch is pressed, the indi-cator light (A) comes on and the mode selec-tion, blower speed adju
stment, reci
rculated/
outside air selection, temperature adjustment, and air conditioner ON/
OFF status are all
controlled automatically.
CAUTION Using the air conditioni
ng slightly increases
the engine idle speed. Therefore, make sureyour foot is firmly on the brake pedal whenshifting the transaxle into drive.NOTE
 If a problem is detect
ed in the air condition-
ing compressor, the “ ” indicator blinks. Press the air conditioning
switch once to turn
it off, then once more to turn it back on. If the“ ” indicator does not blink, there is no problem. If it does blink,
have it checked at
an authorized Mitsubish
i Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice.  For example, sometimes after using a high- pressure car wash, the
condenser can get wet,
and the “ ” indicator blinks temporarily. Wait for a while, pres
s the air conditioning
switch once to turn the system off, then oncemore to turn it back on. Once the water evap-orates, the blinking will stop.

Personalizing the
air conditioning
switch (Changing the function set-ting)
NOTE
 The factory setting is
“Enable automatic air
conditioning control”.  When the defogger switch
is pressed, the air
conditioner will run au
tomatically, even if
the system is set to “Disable automatic airconditioning control”, in order to prevent windows from fogging up.
AUTO switch
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If the vehicle breaks down 8-2 For emergencies
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If your vehicle breaks down on the road, move to the shoulder and turn on the hazard warning flashers. If there is no shoulder, orthe shoulder is not safe, drive in the right lane slowly with the hazard
lights flashing, until
you come to a safe stopping place. Keep theflashers flashing. If the engine stops, there will be no power assist to the steering and brakes, making these difficult to use.  The brake booster will not work, so the brakes will not grip well. The brake pedal will be harder to press than usual.  Since there is no power steering assist, the steering wheel will be hard to turn.
Get help from your passengers, bystanders, etc. to push the vehicle
and move it to a safe
area.
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If the engine cannot be started because the battery is weak or de
ad, you can start it with
the battery from anothe
r vehicle using jumper
cables. 1. Take off any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets th
at might create an
accidental electrical contact. 2. Position the vehi
cles close enough
together so that the jumper cables canreach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other.
3. Set the parking brake firmly on your vehi- cle and move the selector lever into the “P” (PARK) position. 4. Set the parking brake firmly on the othervehicle. Put the automatic transaxle in “P” (PARK) or the manual transaxle in “N” (Neutral).5. Turn the ignition switch (the engine switch) on each vehicle to the “LOCK” or “OFF” position. 6. Make sure your battery electrolyte is at the proper level. (Refer to “Battery” on page 9-13.)
If the vehicle breaks down If the engine stops/fails When the engine fails at the intersection
Jump-starting the engine
WA R N I N G To reduce the risk of igniting flammable gas that may be emitted from the battery,carefully read this section before jump- starting the vehicle. Do not try to start you
r vehicle by pushing
or towing. This can cause an accident resulting in serious
injury or death and
can damage the vehicle.NOTE
 Do not use jumper cables if they have dam- age or corrosion.
CAUTION Check the other vehicle.
It must have a 12-
volt battery. If the other system isn’t 12-volt,both systems can be damaged.NOTE
 Turn off all lights, heat
er, and othe
r electrical
loads. This will avoid sparks and help saveboth batteries.
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Engine overheating 8-4 For emergencies
8
If you drive your vehicl
e with a low battery
charge after the engine has been started byusing jumper cables, th
e engine may misfire.
This can cause the anti-lock braking system warning light to blink on
and off. This is only
due to the low battery voltage. It is not a problem with the brake system. If this hap- pens, fully charge the battery and ensure the charging system is operating properly.
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When the engine is overheating, the warningwill be displayed in th
e instrument cluster as
follows.  The information screen in the multi infor- mation display will be interrupted and the engine coolant temp
erature warning dis-
play will appear. Also “ ” will blink. (Color liquid crystal display type)  The high coolant temperature warning lamp will illuminate.
(Mono-color liquid
crystal display type)
If these warnings are displayed:
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.2. With the engine st
ill running, carefully
raise the engine hood to vent the engine compartment.3. Check that the cooling fan is running. If the fan is not turn
ing, stop the engine
immediately and cont
act an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil- ity of your choice for assistance. 4. If you see steam or spray coming from under the hood, turn off the engine.5. If you do not see steam or spray coming from under the hood, leave the engine on until the high coolant
temperature warn-
ing goes off. After the high coolant tem- perature warning has gone off, you can start driving again. If the high coolanttemperature warning stays on, turn off the engine.
Charging the battery by using an external battery charger
WA R N I N G Always remove the
battery from your
vehicle when the battery is charged by an external battery charger. Keep sparks, cigarette
s, and flames away
from the battery because the battery couldexplode. Keep your work area well vented when charging or using
the battery in an
enclosed space. Remove all the caps before charging the battery. Electrolyte (battery acid) is made of corro- sive diluted sulfuric acid. If electrolyte comes in contact with your hands, eyes,clothes, or the pain
ted surface of your
vehicle, thoroughly
flush with water. If
electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush themimmediately and thor
oughly with water,
and get prompt medical attention. Always wear protective clothing and gog- gles when working near the battery. Keep the battery out of the reach of chil- dren.
As your vehicle has anti-lock brakes Engine overheating
WA R N I N G To avoid personal injury, keep hands, hair, jewelry and clothes aw
ay from the cooling
fan. The cooling fan ca
n start at any time.
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Jack and tools
For emergencies 8-5
8
6. When you do not see any more steam or spray, open the hood. Look for obviousleaks, such as a split radiator hose. Be careful as components will be hot. Any leak source must be repaired.7. If there is no obvious leak source, check the coolant level in the engine coolant reserve tank. If there is
none, or if it is too
low, slowly add coolant. 8. If the engine coolant reserve tank needs coolant, you will probably also need toadd coolant to the radiator. Do not loosen or remove the radiator cap until the engine has cooled down.
9. Start the engine, a
nd slowly add coolant,
up to the bottom of the filler neck. Use plain water if you have to (and replace itwith the right coolant as soon as possible).
10. Replace the radiator cap and tighten it
fully. Check the engine coolant tempera-ture display on the mu
lti information dis-
play (Color liquid crystal display type) or the high coolant temperature warninglight (Mono-color liqui
d crystal display
type). You can start driving again when the high coolant temperature warningdoes not come on.
11. Have the system inspected by your autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair
facility of your choice.
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The jack and tools are stowed on the right side of the luggage compartment.
WA R N I N G Before raising the en
gine hood, check to
see if there is steam or spray coming fromunder the hood. Steam or spray comingfrom an overheated en
gine could seriously
scald you. Do not open the hood until there is nosteam or spray.
WA R N I N G Removing the radiat
or cap could scald
you with escaping hot water or steam.When checking the radiator level, coverthe cap with a cloth before trying to remove it. Turn it slowly counterclock- wise, without pressing down, to the firstnotch. The pressure in the system will then be let out. When the pressure is COM- PLETELY LET OUT, press down andkeep turning the cap counterclockwise until it comes off.
Jack and tools Storage 1- Tools 2- Jack
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