wipers MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2015 3.G Owners Manual

Outside (Front)
Overview 1-6
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Outside (Front)
Sunroof (if so equipped) P.5-50
Windshield wipers P.5-178 Engine hood P.9-3
Front fog lights (if so equipped) P.5-178, 9-30, 9-35 Daytime running lights (if so equipped) P. 5-171, 9-30, 9-35
Outside rear-view mirrors P.5-54 Side turn-signal lights (if so equipped) P.5-176, 9-30, 9-35 Fuel tank filler P.3-3
Power window P.5-47
Front turn-signal lights P.5-176, 9-30, 9-35
Front turn signal lights P.5-176, 9-30, 9-35
Headlights, low beam P.5-174, 9-30, 9-33 Parking lights P.5-171, 9-30, 9-34
Headlights, low beam/Daytime running lights P.5-171, 5-174,9-30, 9-32
Parking lights P.5-171, 9-30, 9-34
Headlights, high beam P.5-174, 9-30, 9-33 Headlights, high beam P.5-174, 9-30, 9-33 Except for high intensity discharge headlights
type High intensity discharge headlights type
Front side-marker lights P.5-171, 9-30, 9-33
Front side-marker lights P.5-171, 9-30, 9-33
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Lane Departure Warning System (LDW) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-113
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The LDW, when turned ON, is capable of recognizing the lane in which your vehicle is travelling and issuing an audible warningwhen your vehicle begins to leave that travel lane. When operating,
the “LDW” indicator
on the multi-information display will be changed to indicator (green). The LDW will not operate, however, and the “LDW” indicator will be appeared if any of following conditions have occurred:  The vehicle speed is less than 38 mph (60 km/h). The turn signal lever is being operated or has been operated in the past 7 seconds.  The hazard warning light is being oper- ated or has been operated in the past 7 seconds.  The brake pedal is being depressed.
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While the “LDW” indicator in the informa- tion display is lit in gr
een, if your vehicle is
leaving or has left the lane, a buzzer will sound intermittently, “LANE DEPARTURE” will appear in the information display and the indicator will be flashing in amber.Operation of the LDW

Lane departure warning

NOTE
 The warnings will not
continue for more than
3 seconds, even if your vehicle continues leaving the lane.WA R N I N G The LDW will not function when no lane marker exists, such as at an intersection or near a toll booth. The LDW may not be able to detect the lane correctly in th
e following situations
and the LDW may not
give warnings or
may give false warnings:• When lane markers are not clearly visi-ble.• When the road surface is shiny.• When old lane markers remain on the road surface.• When the lane markers are double linesor the shape of the lane markers are complicated.
• When driving in an extremely narrowlane.• When the distance
between your vehicle
and a vehicle in
front is short.
• When driving into the sun light.• When driving on curves.• When driving on bumpy roads.• When driving in construction zones.• When passing through a place where the brightness suddenly changes, such as at the entrance to or exit of a tunnel.• When the headlights of an oncomingvehicle are very bright. • When the rear of your vehicle is weigheddown with the weight of passengers and luggage.• When the headlights
of your vehicle are
not clean or are not properly aimed.• When the front windshield is not clean.• When the front windshield wipers do not clean the windshield properly.CAUTION To maintain proper function of the LDW:• Always keep the windshield and the head- lamps clean.• Do not put anything, such as a sticker, onthe front windshield in front of the LDWcamera • Avoid applying a shock or load to the LDWcamera. WA R N I N G
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Tire pressure monitoring system 5-114 Features and controls
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If a problem occurs with the system, a visual warning specific to the type of the problem is given together with an audible alarm. The alarm shown below is displayed if the system becomes temporarily unavailable due to the high temperature of the LDW camera.After the camera has c
ooled down, the system
will automatically return to operation.
If the LDW is deactiva
ted due to a malfunc-
tion in the system, the alarm shown below isdisplayed. Contact your authorized Mitsubi- shi Motors dealer for inspection of the sys- tem.
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The tire pressure moni
toring system uses tire
inflation pressure sensors (A) on the wheels to monitor the tire inflation pressures. Thesystem only indicates wh
en a tire is signifi-
cantly under-inflated.
• Do not attempt to deta
ch or disassemble the
LDW camera.• Use only Mitsubishi Motors genuine Parts when replacing the windshield wipers.NOTE
 When driving conditions are not suitable to use the LDW, turn off the LDW.
System problem warning

LDW camera is too hot

CAUTION
NOTE
 The warning message can be cleared tempo- rarily by setting the LDW switch to “OFF.”
LDW deactivation due to fault

Tire pressure monitoring system
WA R N I N G The compact spare wheel does not have a tire inflation pressure sensor.When the spare tire is used, the tire pres- sure monitoring system will not work properly.See an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors
dealer as soon as po
ssible to replace or
repair the original tire.
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Front fog light switch (if so equipped) 5-178 Features and controls
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While the ECO mode is working, an ECO mode indicator will be turned on.
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The front fog lights illuminate only when the headlights are on low beam. Turning the knob in the direction of the “ON”position turns on the front fog lights as well as the indicator in the instrument cluster. To
turn them off, turn the knob in the direction of the “OFF” position.The knob will return to the neutral position when it is released.
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The windshield wiper and washer can be operated with the ignition switch or the oper-ation mode is in ON or ACC. If the blades are frozen to the windshield, do not operate the wipers
until the ice has melted
NOTE
Even if the ECO mode is operating, you can select normal operati
on of the air condi-
tioner.For further information, please contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Front fog light switch
(if so
equipped)
NOTE
 If the headlights are switched to high beam, the front fog lights will go out; they will illu-minate again when the headlights are switched back to low beam.  If the light switch is rotated to the “OFF” or “ ” position while the
front fog lights are
illuminated, they will automatically turn off. They can be turned back on again by rotatingthe combination headlights and dimmer switch back to “ ” position, and turning the knob in the direction of the “ON” posi- tion.  Do not use fog lights ex
cept in conditions of
fog, otherwise excessive light glare maytemporarily blind oncoming vehicle drivers.
Wiper and washer switch
CAUTION If the washer is used in cold weather, the washer fluid sprayed against the glass mayfreeze, which may hi
nder visibility. Warm
the glass with the defro
ster before using the
washer.
Windshield wipers
NOTE
 To ensure a clear rearward view, the rear window wiper will au
tomatically perform
several continuous opera
tions if the selector
lever is put in the “R” position while thewindshield wipers are operating. Refer to “Rear window wiper and washer” on page 5-182.
Except for vehicle with rain sensor
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Wiper and washer switch
Features and controls 5-179
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and the blades are free
d, otherwise the wiper
motor may be damaged. With the lever in the “INT” (speed sensitive intermittent operation)
position, the intermit-
tent intervals can be adjusted by turning theknob (A).
The misting function can be used when the ignition switch or the
operation mode is in
ON or ACC. The wipers will operate once if the wiper lever is raised to the “MIST” position and
released. This operation
is useful when it is
drizzling, etc. The wi
pers will continue to
operate while the lever is held in the “MIST” position. The windshield wipers can be operated with the ignition switch or
the operation mode is in
ON or ACC. If the blades are frozen to the windshield orrear window, do not operate the wipers until the ice has melted and the blades are freed, otherwise the wiper mo
tor may be damaged.
MIST- Misting function
The wipers will operate once.
OFF- OffINT- Intermittent (Speed sensitive) LO- Slow HI- Fast
To adjust intermittent intervals
1- Fast 2- Slow
NOTE
 The speed-sensitive-operation function of the windshield wipers can be deactivated.For further informati
on, please contact your
authorized MITSUBISHI MOTORS dealer or a repair facility of your choice. On vehi-cles equipped with
Mitsubishi Multi-Com-
munication System, scre
en operations can be
used to make the adjustment.Refer to separate owne
r’s manual for details.
Misting function
Vehicle with rain sensor
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Wiper and washer switch 5-180 Features and controls
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Can only be used when the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON. If the lever is put in the “AUTO” position, the rain sensor (A) will detect the extent of rain(or snow, other moisture, dust, etc.) and the wipers will operate automatically. Keep the lever in the “OFF” position if thewindshield is dirty a
nd the weather is dry.
Wiper operation under th
ese conditions can
scratch the windshield and damage the wip-ers.
If your hands get trapped, you could suffer injuries or the wipers
could malfunction. Be
sure to turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” or “LOCK” position or put the operation mode in OFF, or move the lever to the “OFF”position to deactivate the rain sensor.
MIST- Misting function
The wipers will operate once.
OFF- Off INT- Auto-wiper control
Rain sensor The wipers will automatically oper- ate depending on the degree of wet-ness on the windshield.
LO- Slow HI- Fast
Rain sensor (if so equipped)
CAUTION With the ignition switch or the operation mode in ON and the lever in the “AUTO” position, the wipers
may automatically oper-
ate in the situati
ons described below.
• When cleaning the outsi
de surface of the
windshield, if you touch the rain sensor.• When cleaning the outsi
de surface of the
windshield, if you wipe with a cloth the rainsensor.• When using an automatic car wash.• A physical shock is
applied to the wind-
shield.• A physical shock is applied to the rain sen-sor.
NOTE
 To protect the rubber parts of the wipers, this operation of the wipers
does not take place
when the vehicle is stationary and the ambi- ent temperature is about 32 °F (0 °C) or lower.  Do not cover the sensor by affixing a sticker or label to the windshield. Also, do not putany water-repellent
coating on the wind-
shield. The rain sensor would not be able to detect the extent of rain, and the wipersmight stop working normally.  In the following cases, the rain sensor may be malfunctioning. Have
the vehicle checked
at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. • When the wipers operate
at a constant inter-
val despite changes in the extent of rain. • When the wipers do not operate even though it is raining.
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Wiper and washer switch
Features and controls 5-181
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With the lever in the “AUTO” (rain sensor) position, it is possible to adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor by turning the knob (B).
Move the lever in the direction of the arrow and release, to operate the wipers once.
Use this function when you are driving in mist or drizzle.The wipers will operate once if the lever is raised to the “MIST” position and released when the ignition switch or the operationmode is in ON or ACC.
The wipers will con-
tinue to operate while the lever is held in the “MIST” position. The wipers will operate once if the lever is moved to the “AUTO” position and the knob (C) is turned in the “+” direction when the ignition switch or the
operation mode is in
ON.
 The wipers may automatically operate when things such as insects
or foreign objects are
affixed to the windshield on top of the rainsensor or when the windshield is frozen. Objects affixed to th
e windshield
will stop
the wipers when the wipers cannot removethem. To operate the wipers again, move the lever to the “LO” or “HI” position. Also, the wipers may operate automaticallydue to strong direct s
unlight or electromag-
netic wave. To stop the wipers, move the lever to the “OFF” position.  Contact an authoriz
ed Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choicewhen replacing th
e windshield glass.
To adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor
NOTE
“+”- Higher sensitivity to rain “-”- Lower sensitivity to rain
NOTE
 Automatic wiper operation (rain sensitive) can be changed to in
termittent operation,
either vehicle speed se
nsitive or not vehicle
speed sensitive. For further informati
on, please contact your
authorized MITSUBISHI MOTORS dealer or a repair facility of your choice. On vehicles equipped
with Mitsubishi Multi-
Communication System, screen operations can be used to ma
ke the adjustment.
Refer to the separate
owner’s manual for
details.
Misting function
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Wiper and washer switch 5-182 Features and controls
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The windshield washer can be operated with the ignition switch or the operation mode in ON or ACC. The washer fluid will be sprayed onto thewindshield by pulling th
e lever toward you.
When the wipers are not in operation or in intermittent operation,
by pulling the lever
toward you, the wipers
will operate
several
times while the washer fluid is being sprayed. Also, by releasing the lever soon after pullingit toward you, the washer fluid will be sprayed several times
while the wipers are
operating several
times. (Intelligent washer)
Intelligent washer will stop operating with any operation of the lever.
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The rear window wiper and washer can beoperated when the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON or ACC. Turn the knob to operate the rear window wiper.
Windshield washer
NOTE
 It is possible to modify functions as follows: • Intelligent washer
can be deactivated.
• The wipers can be set
to operate again after
about 6 seconds. For details, consult a Mitsubishi Motors dealer. On vehicles equipped
with Mitsubishi Multi-
Communication System,
screen operations
can be used to make the adjustment. Refer to the separate owner’s manual for details.
Rear window wiper and washer OFF- Off INT- The wiper operates continuously for
several seconds then operates inter- mittently at interv
als of about 8 sec-
onds.
-
Washer fluid will be
sprayed onto the
rear window glass while the knob is turned fully in either direction.When the washer fluid is sprayed, the wiper will automati
cally operate 2 or
3 times.
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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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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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