Service engine MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2017 3.G Owner's Manual

Service precautions 9-2 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Taking regular care of your vehicle will pre- serve its value and appe
arance as long as pos-
sible. You can do some of the maintenance work yourself, and the rest should only be per- formed by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.If you discover a malfunction or other prob- lem, have it corrected by an authorized Mit- subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. This section descri
bes the maintenance
inspections that you can do yourself, if you so desire. Follow the instructions and precau- tions for each procedure.
Have you purchased the Mitsubishi Motors Diamond Care Protection Plan? The Plansupplements your new
vehicle warranties.
See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
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The catalytic converter requires you to useunleaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline willdestroy the emission-control effectiveness of the converter.
Service precautions A- Cooling fans B- Caution label *: Front of the vehicle
WA R N I N G When checking or servicing the inside of the engine compartment, be sure theengine is stopped and has had a chance tocool down. If you need to work
in the engine compart-
ment with the engine running, be espe- cially careful that your clothing, hair, etc. does not get caught in the cooling fans,drive belts, or other moving parts. After performing the maintenance work, make sure that no tools or cloths are left behind in the engine compartment. If they are left behind, a fire or damage tothe vehicle may occur. The cooling fans can turn on automati- cally even if the engine is not running. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position to be safe while you work in theengine compartment. Do not smoke or allow open flames around fuel or the battery. The fumes are flamma- ble. Be extremely careful when working around the battery. It
contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid. Do not get under your ve
hicle while it is on
a jack.Always use properly rated automotive jack stands.
 Handling your vehicle’s parts and materi- als in the wrong way can injure you. Askan authorized Mitsub
ishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility of your choice if you have questions.
Catalytic converter
WA R N I N G
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Engine hood
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-3
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Normally, the catalyti
c converter does not
require maintenance. However, it is importantto keep the engine properly tuned for the con- verter to continue to work properly. 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 isweak or run down, use jumper cables to properly start the engine.  Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or removed, such as when performing
diagnosti
c tests.
 Do not idle the engine
for a long time if it
is idling roughly or otherwise obviously malfunctioning.  To prevent the catalytic converter from being damaged from unburned gas, do not race the engine when turning off the igni-tion switch.  Stop driving the vehicle if you think the performance is noticeably low, or theengine has a malfunction such as with the ignition, etc. If you are not able to stop driving immediately,
slow down and drive
for only a short time. Have your vehicle checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of yourchoice as soon
as possible.
 In unusual situations involving major engine problems, a burning odor mayindicate severe and abnormal catalytic converter overheating.
If this occurs, stop
in a safe place, shut the engine off and letthe vehicle cool. Once
the engine is cool,
immediately take
your vehicle to an
authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice for service.
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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 oil and oil filter
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-7
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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 thingsabout the oil. Use engine oil with the proper thickness for the outdoor temperatures where you will bedriving.
Mitsubishi Motors Genui
ne 0W-20 Synthetic
Engine Oil is recommended for optimum fueleconomy and cold weather starting. If Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20 Syn- thetic Engine Oil is not available, 5W-20grade oils displaying the ILSAC certification can be used. However, Mitsubishi
Motors Genuine 0W-20
Synthetic Engine Oil s
hould be used at the
next oil change to maintain optimum fuel economy and cold weather starting. The oil filter should be replaced at the time or mileage specified in the “WARRANTY ANDMAINTENANCE MANUAL”. Only use high quality replacement filters on this vehicle. The manufacturer’s specifica-tions for Mitsubishi Mo
tors Genuine oil fil-
The engine oil wi
ll deteriorate rapidly if the
vehicle is subj
ected to severe conditions (for
example, repeated operation on rough roads,in mountainous regions, on roads with many uphill and downhill gradients, or over short distances). Consequently
, the oil will require
earlier replacement in accordance with the schedule in the “WARRANTY AND MAIN- TENANCE MANUAL”.NOTE
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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Automatic transaxle fluid (if so equipped)
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-11
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The automatic transaxl
e should be maintained
and serviced by an authorized MitsubishiMotors 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 temperature display on the multi-information displayshows the engine is warmed up and the fluid in the transaxle is heated to its normal work- ing temperature. Driving with the wrong fluidlevel will rapidly wear
out the transaxle and
destroy the fluid. 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 above the HOT markwhen the engine is warmed up. Add or drain fluid to get to the correct level. 3. Make certain that the dipstick cap isinstalled 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 Corp
oration 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 by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or arepair facility of your
choice to obtain the
best performance and longe
st life. It is impor-
tant that the transmission fluid is kept at thecorrect level. Use only “Mitsubish
i Motors Genuine
CVTF-J4” transmission fluid to ensure opti- mum transmission performance.
Automatic transaxle fluid
(if
so equipped)To check the fluid level

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.
Fluid type

Good (Hot)
CAUTION Using the improper transaxle fluid may dam- age the transaxle.
Special additives

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

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General maintenance
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-23
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Spark plugs must fire properly to ensure proper engine performance and emission- control.Do not reuse spark plugs by cleaning or regapping. Spark plugs
should 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.
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Have the valve clea
rance checked at an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer at the mileage specified in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.If the engine sounds ab
normally loud, have
adjustments made by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
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Check these regularly for damage or leaks in the fuel lines and conne
ctions. Check the fuel
tank filler cap for dama
ge or looseness. Pay
special attention to the fuel lines closest to
high heat sources such
as the exhaust mani-
fold.
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If the fuel-vapor vent line is clogged or dam-aged, the fuel-vapor mixture will escape, pol- luting the air. Have the system checked at an authorizedMitsubishi Motors dealer at the mileage spec- ified in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTE- NANCE MANUAL”.
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The next pages list th
e maintenance service
recommended by Mitsubishi Motors Corpo-ration. In addition to the general maintenance that needs to be performed at the times listed,
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 thebattery cable when th
e 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 “Engi
ne specifications” on
page 11-6. Use of other plugs could cause engine damage, loss of
performance or radio
noise.
Fuel hoses Intake valve clearance Fuel system (tank, pipe line and connection, and fuel tank filler cap)
WA R N I N G If you see a fuel leak
or if you smell fuel,
do not run the engine. Any spark (includ- ing from the ignition
), flame or smoking
material could cause an explosion or fire.Call an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair fa
cility of your choice
for assistance.
Evaporative emission control system (except evaporative emission canister) General maintenance
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General maintenance 9-24 Vehicle care and maintenance
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there are other parts which do not usually need regular maintenance.But, if any of these parts stops working prop- erly, your vehicle performance could suffer. Have these items ch
ecked if you notice a
problem with them. If you have any questions, see your autho- rized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer for assistance.
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Good brakes are essential for safe driving. Check the brake pads for wear. For goodbraking performance, re
place the brake pads
with the same type pads as the originals.
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Brake hoses and tubing should be checkedfor:  Severe surface cracking, scuffing or worn spots. If the fabric casing of the hose isshowing through any cracks or worn spots in the rubber hose cover, the hose should be replaced. The brakes can fail if thehose wears through.  Improper installation
may cause twisting,
or wheel, tire or chassis interference.
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Check the following parts for damage andgrease leaks:  Ball joint boots of the suspension and steering linkage  Bellows on both ends of the drive shaft
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The best way to keep carbon monoxide gas from entering inside your
vehicle is to have
the engine exhaust syst
em properly serviced.
Have a competent mechanic inspect the com- plete exhaust
system and nearby body areas
for broken, damaged, de
teriorated, or mispo-
sitioned parts if you not
ice any of the follow-
ing:  A change in the sound of the exhaust sys- tem  The smell of exhaust fumes inside the vehicle
 The underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged
Also check the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for l
ubrication, oil changes,
or required service. Any open seams or loose connections could le
t dangerous exhaust
fumes seep into the luggage and passenger compartments.  Check for holes or exhaust gas leaks caused by corrosion or damage.  Check the joints and connections for looseness or exhaust gas leaks. Check the rubber hangers and brackets for damage.
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The timing belt should
be replaced with a
new one at the mileage listed in the “WAR- RANTY AND MAINTENANCE MAN-UAL”.
Brake hoses
Ball joint, steering linkage seals, drive shaft boots Exhaust system
WA R N I N G Carbon monoxide gas
from your vehicle’s
exhaust is poisonous. Breathing thesefumes can cause unconsciousness or death.
Check for any of the following conditions: Timing belt
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Alphabetical index 12-4
12
M
MIVEC engine
..........................
5-26
, 5-67
Modification of your vehicle
..................
3-5
Multi Around Monitor
.......................
5-154
Multi information display - Type 1
.....
5-164
Multi information display - Type 2
.....
5-183
O
Octane number
.....................................
3-2
Oil
Engine oil
......................................
11-7
Rear axle oil
...................................
11-7
Transfer oil
....................................
11-7
Operation under adverse driving conditions
...
8-15 Outside rearview mirrors
.....................
5-60
Overheating
.........................................
8-4
P
Parking
................................................
6-6
Parking brake
.................................
5-53
Parking brake lever stroke
...................
9-22
Parking lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-32
Replacement
..................................
9-36
Parking sensors
................................
5-147
Polishing
............................................
9-43
Power brakes
......................................
5-92
Power liftgate
.....................................
5-39
Power outlet
.....................................
5-267
Power windows
...................................
5-49
Puncture (Tire changing)
.......................
8-6
R
Radiator cap
........................................
9-9
Radio
.................................................
7-14
General information
about your radio 7-50
Reading lights
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-33
Rear axle oil
..............................
9-12
, 11-7
Rear combination lights
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-32
Replacement
...................................
9-37
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
.....................
5-136
Rear side-marker lights
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-32
Rear turn signal light
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-32
Replacement
...................................
9-37
Rear-view camera
.............................
5-151
Rearview mirror
Inside rearview mirror
.....................
5-57
Outside rearview mirrors
.................
5-60
Replacement of light bulbs
..................
9-31
Replacing tires and wheels
...................
9-19
Reporting Safety Defects
.....................
10-2
S
Safe driving techniques
.........................
6-4
S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control)
......
5-85
Seat belt
.............................................
4-18
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor
.4-24
Child restraint systems
....................
4-27
Front passenger seat belt warning light
.....
4-23Maintenance and inspection
.............
4-34
Seat belt extender
...........................
4-25
Seat belt force limitter
.....................
4-27
Seat belt pr
e-tensioners
...................
4-25
Seat belt use
during pregnancy
.........
4-25
Seats
....................................................
4-2
Arm rest
........................................
4-10
Front seats
.......................................
4-4
Head restraints
...............................
4-11
Heated seat
......................................
4-8
Making a cargo area
........................
4-13
Making a flat seat
...........................
4-16
Seat arrangement
..............................
4-3
Seats and restraint systems
................
4-4
Second row seats
..............................
4-8
Third row seats
...............................
4-10
Service brake
......................................
5-92
Service precautions
...............................
9-2
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Alphabetical index
12-5
12
Side turn-signal light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-32
Snow tires
..........................................
9-21
Spark plugs
........................................
9-23
Starting the engine
.....................
5-25
, 5-66
Steering
Steering wheel height
and reach adjustment
5-57Wheel lock
............................
5-24
, 5-65
Stop lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-32
Storage spaces
..................................
5-276
Sun visors
........................................
5-266
Sunglasses holder
.............................
5-279
Sunroof
..............................................
5-51
Super-all wheel control (S-AWC)
S-AWC drive mode display
.............
5-87
S-AWC drive mode-selector
............
5-86
S-AWC operation display
................
5-87
Supplemental Re
straint System
............
4-34
How the Supplemental Restraint System works
..........................................
4-37
Maintenance service
........................
4-49
T
Tail light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-32
Tank capacity
.....................................
11-7
Theft-alarm system
.............................
5-46
Time Setting
......................................
7-46
Timing belt
........................................
9-24
Tire
...................................................
9-15
Inflation pressure
............................
9-18
Maintenance
..................................
9-19
Quality grading
..............................
10-2
Replacing tires and wheels
..............
9-19
Rotation
........................................
9-20
Size (tire and wheel)
.......................
11-7
Snow tires
.....................................
9-21
Tire and loading information placard 11-3 Tire chains
.....................................
9-21
To change a tire
................................
8-6
Tread wear indicator
.......................
9-20
Tire pressure monitoring system
.........
5-142
Tools
...................................................
8-6
Storage
............................................
8-5
Towing
..............................................
8-14
Trailer towing
....................................
6-11
Transfer oil
................................
9-12
, 11-7
Turn signal light
Indicators
.....................................
5-215
Lever
...........................................
5-230
U
Ultrasonic misacceleration Mitigation System 5-127 USB input terminal
............................
5-263
How to connect a USB memory device
....
5-263How to connect an iPod
.................
5-264
V
Vanity mirror
....................................
5-266
Vanity mirror lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-33
Vehicle care precautions
......................
9-39
Vehicle dimensions
.............................
11-4
Vehicle labeling
..................................
11-2
Vehicle preparation before driving
..........
6-4
Vehicle weights
..................................
11-5
Vents
...................................................
7-2
W
Warning lights
..................................
5-216
Washer
Fluid
.....................................
9-12
, 11-7
Rear window washer
.....................
5-236
Switch
.........................................
5-235
Washing
.............................................
9-41
Waxing
..............................................
9-42
Weights
.............................................
11-5
Wheel
Covers
...........................................
8-13
Specification
..................................
11-7
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