overheating MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2015 3.G Owners Manual

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If your vehicle becomes stuck in sand, mud or snow
1. Slowly press down on the accelerator pedal to
get your vehicle moving again. For an all-
wheel drive vehicle, set the drive mode-sel
ector to the “4WD AUTO” or “4WD LOCK”
position and then slowly press down on the ac
celerator pedal to get your vehicle moving.
2. If there is nothing to stop your tires from sli
pping, rock your vehicle out of the stuck posi-
tion.
P. 8-15
WA R N I N G When attempting to rock your vehi
cle out of a stuck position, be su
re that no one is near the ve
hicle. The rocking motion may c
ause the vehicle to
suddenly lurch forward or backward, possibly injuring bystanders. Avoid revving the engine or spinning the wh
eels. Prolonged efforts to free a stuck ve
hicle may result in
overheating and transa
xle failure.
If the vehicle remains stuck after
several rocking attempts
, have a towing service pull the vehicle out.
Problem
Do this
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The brakes are not functioning properly after crossing a puddle or stream.
Dry out the brakes by driving slowly
while lightly pressing the brake pedal.
P. 5-82, 6-5
The automatic transaxle makes no gear change when accelerat- ing. The initial movement of the vehicle is slow when the vehicle starts moving. (for vehicles with automatic transaxle)
There may be a problem in the automatic transaxle. Have the system inspected by your
authorized Mitsubishi Motors de
aler or a repair facility of
your choice.
P. 5-66
Problem
Do this
Ref. Page
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Automatic transaxle (if so equipped) 5-62 Features and controls
5
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When the operation mode is put in ON, the selector lever position
is shown on the multi-
information display.
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[For vehicles equipped mono-color liquid 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 A/T fluid temperature becomes abnormally high.
[For vehicles equipped with color liquid crystal display meter]
or
When the warning display or the warn- ing display appears on the information screen
Selector lever position display

Warning display

When the selector lever position indicator blinks

Type 1 Type 2
NOTE
 “A” indicator blinks only if the A/T posi- tional switch is broken. It does not indicate
in normal driving condi-
tion.
CAUTION If a malfunction occurs in the A/T while driving, the indicator will blink.In this case, immediat
ely park your vehicle
in a safe place and fo
llow these procedures:
[If the indicator blinks
rapidly (once per sec-
ond), the A/T fluid is overheating.]Park your vehicle in a safe place but do not turn off the engine. M
ove the selector lever
to the “P” (PARK) position and open thebonnet. Keep the engine, idling. After a while, move the selector lever into any position other than “P” (PARK) positionand confirm that the i
ndicator stops blinking.
It is safe to continue driving if the indicator no longer blinks.If the indicator conti
nues blinking or blinks
intermittently, have
your vehicle inspected
by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.[If the indicator blinks slowly (once per 2 seconds), the A/T safety
device may be oper-
ating due to a malfunction.]Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors deal
er as soon as possi-
ble.
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Automatic transaxle (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-63
5
in the multi-information display while you are driving, there could be a malfunction inthe automatic transaxle.
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This position locks the transaxle to prevent the vehicle from moving.
The engine can be
started from the “P” (PARK) position. Move the lever to this position only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. At this position, the
transaxle is disengaged.
It is the same as th
e neutral position on a
manual transaxle and should be used when the vehicle is not moving for an extended length of time during driving, such as in atraffic jam.
CAUTION If a malfunction occurs in the automatic transaxle while driving, the warning dis- play or the warni
ng display will appear
on the information screen in the multi-infor- mation display. In this case, immediat
ely park your vehicle
in a safe place and fo
llow these procedures:
When warning display is showing The automatic transaxle fluid is overheating. Stop your vehicle in a
safe place, put the
selector lever in the
“P” position, and open
the engine hood with the engine running to allow the engine to c
ool down. After a while,
confirm that the warning display is no longer showing. It is safe to continue driving if the display is no longer showing. If thewarning display rema
ins or flashes fre-
quently, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a
repair facility
of your choice.
When warning display is showing It may be that there is something unusual happening in the automa
tic transaxle, caus-
ing a safety device to
activate. Have your
vehicle inspected by an
authorized Mitsubi-
shi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your
choice as soon as possible.
Selector lever positions

“P” PARK

“R” REVERSE

CAUTION Never shift into the “P” (PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) position while the vehicle is in motion. If the lever is shifted into the “P” (PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) position whilethe vehicle is in moti
on, the transaxle may be
damaged.
“N” NEUTRAL

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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped) 5-70 Features and controls
5
system or CVT fluid temperature becomes abnormally high.
[For vehicles equipped with color liquid crystal display meter]
or
When the warning display or the warn- ing display appears on
the information screen
in the multi-information display while you are driving, there could be a malfunction inthe CVT.
NOTE
 “A” indicator blinks only if the CVT posi- tional switch is broken. It does not indicate in
normal driving condi-
tion.
CAUTION If a malfunction occurs in the CVT while driving, the indicator will blink.In this case, immediat
ely park your vehicle
in a safe place and follow these procedures: [If the indicator blinks
rapidly (once per sec-
ond), the CVT fluid is overheating.]Park your vehicle in
a safe place but do not
turn off the engine. M
ove the selector lever
to the “P” (PARK) position and open thebonnet. Keep the engine, idling. After a while, move the selector lever into any position other than
“P” (PARK) position
and confirm that the i
ndicator stops blinking.
It is safe to continue
driving if the indicator
no longer blinks.If the indicator conti
nues blinking or blinks
intermittently, have
your vehicle inspected
by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.[If the indicator blinks slowly (once per 2 seconds), the CVT safety device may be operating due to a malfunction.]Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as soon as possi- ble.
CAUTION If a malfunction occurs in the CVT while driving, the warning display or the warning display will appear on the informa- tion screen in the multi-information display. In this case, follow these procedures: [When warning display is showing] The continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid is overhea
ting. The engine con-
trol may activate to lower the CVT fluid tem-perature, causing the e
ngine revolutions and
vehicle speed to decrease, In this case, take one of the following procedures.• Slow down your vehicle.• Stop your vehicle in a
safe place, put the
selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position, and open the engine hood with the enginerunning to allow the engine to cool down.
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Electronically controlled 4W
D system (if so equipped)
5-74 Features and controls
5
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.
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, causing 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 front-rear distribution ofdriving torque using
the electronic control
coupling in the rear differential assembly.
NOTE
 In sports mode, downshifts 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
stationary 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).
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 equippe
d 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 page5-69.
Electronically controlled 4WD system
(if so equipped)
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S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Co
ntrol) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-77
5
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While the drive mode is in the “4WD AUTO” position, if the ECO mode switch is switched ON, the drive mode will be changed to “4WDECO” mode. If the ECO mode switch is switched OFF, the drive mode will be returned to “4WD AUTO”mode. Refer to the “ECO
mode switch” on page
5-177.
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S-AWC is an integr
ated 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 perform
ance 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.
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 wear.
Otherwise, the elec
tronically controlled
4WD system may not work properly, and the 4WD system warning (overheating or ser-vice required) may displayed.
When the ECO mode switch is ON
NOTE
 If the drive mode is switched in any mode after the drive mode is switched in “4WD ECO”, the drive mode will not be changed even if the ECO mode switch is switchedOFF.
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.
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S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Co
ntrol) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-79
5
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The currently selected control mode is dis- played on the multi-
information display.
In addition, when the control mode ischanged, the selected mode appears on the interrupt display screen of the information screen in the multi-information display.The control mode displa
y will appear on the
information screen for a few seconds, and then the original screen will return.
Warning display Warning display
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The S-AWC operation stat
us 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 st
atus is displayed.
NOTE
The control mode can be switched while driving or stopped.
S-AWC control mode display

Example: “AWC ECO” mode is selected.
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
controlled 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 (overheating or servicerequired) may
be displayed.
S-AWC operation display

Display example

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Active stability control (ASC) Features and controls 5-89
5
Warning lamp Warning display
If there is a malfunction in the system, the warning light will come on and the warningdisplay will appear on the information screen in the multi information display. Under normal conditions, the warning lightcome on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position or the operation mode is put in ON, and goes off
after the engine has
started.
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The Active stability control (ASC) takesoverall control of the
anti-lock braking sys-
tem, traction control function and skid control function to help maintain the vehicle’s controland traction. Please read this section in con- junction with the page on the anti-lock brak- ing system, traction control function and skidcontrol function. Anti-lock braking system
 P.5-86
Traction control function
 P.5-90
Skid control function
 P. 5 - 9 0
NOTE
During repeated full-lock turning of the steering wheel (for example, while you aremanoeuvring the vehicle into a parkingspace), a protection f
unction may be acti-
vated to prevent overheating of the power steering system. This fu
nction will make the
steering wheel graduall
y harder to turn. In
this event, limit your turning of the steering wheel for a while. When the system hascooled down, the steering effort will return to normal.  If you turn the steering wheel while the vehi- cle is stationary with
the headlights on, the
headlights may become
dim. This behavior
is not abnormal. The he
adlights will return to
their original brightness after a short while.
Electric power steering system warning display
CAUTION If the warning display appears while the engine is running, have
the vehicle inspected
by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice as soon as
possible. It may become harder to turn thesteering wheel.
Active stability control (ASC)
CAUTION Do not over-rely on the ASC. Even the ASC cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle. This system, like any other system, has
limits and cannot help
you to maintain traction and control of the vehicle in all circumstances. Reckless driv- ing can lead to accident
s. It is the driver’s
responsibillty to drive carefully, This means taking into account the traffic, road and envi- ronmental conditions. Be sure to use the same specified type and size of tire on all four
wheels. Otherwise, the
ASC may not work properly. Do not install any af
termarket limited slip
differential (LSD) on your vehicle. The ASC may stop functioning properly.NOTE
 An operation noise may be emitted from the engine compartment in the following situa-tions. The sound is associated with checkingthe operations of the ASC. At this time, you may feel a shock from the brake pedal if you depress it. These do not indicate a malfunc-tion. • When the ignition switch is set to the “ON” position. • When the vehicle is driven for a while after the engine is turned on.
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Active stability control (ASC) Features and controls 5-91
5
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If an abnormal condition occurs in the sys- tem, the following display/indicator will turn on. Warning display
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ASC OFF indicator This indicator will turn on when the ASC is turned off with the “ASCOFF” switch.
CAUTION When display/indicator blinks, ASC is operating, which means th
at the road is slip-
pery or that your vehi
cle’s wheels are begin-
ning to slip. If this happens, drive slower. If the temperature in the braking system con- tinues to increase due
to continuous brake
control on a slippery road surface, the indicator will blink. To prevent the brake system from overheating, the brake control of the traction control
function will be tem-
porarily suspended. Th
e engine control of
the traction control
function and normal
brake operation will not be affected. Park your vehicle in a safe place. When thetemperature in the braking system has come down, the indicator will be turned off and the traction control function will start operat- ing again.
NOTE
 The indicator may come on when you start the engine. This means that the battery voltage momentarily dropped when theengine was started. It
does not indicate a
malfunction, provided th
at the display goes
out immediately.  When a spare tire has been put on your vehi- cle, the gripping ability of the tire will be lower, making it more likely that the dis- play/indicator will blink.
ASC warning display
-
ASC indicator
-
ASC OFF indicator
CAUTION The system may be malfunctioning. Park your vehicle in a
safe place and stop the
engine. Restart the engi
ne and check whether
the display/indicator goes out. If they go out, there is no abnormal condition. If they do not go out or if they turn on frequently, it is notnecessary to stop the
vehicle immediately,
but you should have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubi
shi Motors dealer or
a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.
To w i n g
CAUTION If the 2WD vehicle is
towed with the ignition
switch in the “ON” pos
ition or the operation
mode in ON and only the front wheels or only the rear wheels raised off the ground, the ASC may operate, resulting in an acci-dent. When towing the 2WD vehicle with the front wheels raised, ke
ep the ignition switch
in the “OFF”, “LOCK” or “ACC” position orthe operation mode in ACC or OFF. Whentowing the vehicle with the rear wheels raised, keep the ignition switch in the “ACC” position or the operation mode in ACC.Refer to “Towing” on page 8-14.
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Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-101
5
WA R N I N G When the ACC is not being used, turn off the system to avoid unexpected ACC acti-vation. Never operate the AC
C from outside the
vehicle. The ACC will not decelerate your vehicle and/or give the approach alarm in the fol-lowing cases.• When an object other than a vehicle,such as a pedestri
an, is in front.
• When a malfunction is detected in the system.
 The ACC will not decelerate your vehicle in the following cases, but will give the approach alarm.• When the front vehicle is stationary ormoving at an extremely slow speed.• When your brake system has a problem,such as overheating.
 The ACC may not be able to maintain the set speed or the dist
ance to a vehicle in
front and may not alert the driver, if thesystem cannot detect the front vehicle properly. Typical situations include: • When a vehicle cuts
into your path at a
close distance.• When a vehicle in front is not completelyin your path.• When a vehicle in front is towing atrailer.• When a motorcycle or a bicycle is infront.
• When a vehicle in front is a truck loaded with freight that protrudes rearwardfrom the cargo bed.• When the height of a vehicle in front isextremely low or the road clearance ofthe vehicle is extremely high.• When driving on a r
oad with alternating
up and down surfaces.• When driving on a curve.• When driving on a bumpy or rough road.• When driving in a tunnel.• When driving in construction zones.• When the rear of you
r vehicle is weighed
down with the weight of passengers andluggage• For up to two minute
s after starting driv-
ing.• When driving in curved sections of roadincluding their entrance/outlet or run- ning beside a closed lane in a traffic work or similar zone.• When the surface of th
e sensor is covered
with dirt, snow, ice, etc.• When a front vehicl
e or an oncoming
vehicle is splashing wa
ter, snow or dirt.
WA R N I N G
• When driving on
a winding road.
Never use the ACC in the following situa- tions:• In heavy traffic.• On winding roads.• On slippery roads, such as icy, snow-cov-ered or dirt roads.• In adverse weather conditions, such asrain, snow or sand storms, etc.• On steep downslopes.• When the inclination of a road fre-quently changes.• When the approach alarm frequentlysounds.• When your vehicle is
towed or is towing
another vehicle.• When your vehicle is on a chassis dyna-mometer or free rollers.• When tire inflation pressures are notadequate.• When the temporary sp
are tire is being
used.• When the radar sensor and/or its sur-rounding area are da
maged or deformed.
WA R N I N G
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