check engine light MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2020 (in English) Owner's Guide

Information screen display 5-198 Features and controls
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tion switch is turned to the “ON” position (engine off) or the operation mode is put inON. On vehicle equipped with the multi information display - Type 1, a warning is also displayed in the multi information dis-play. When the engine is started, the light should go out. Check to make sure that the light has gone out before driving.
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This warning is displa
yed if the vehicle is
being driven with the parking brake still applied. The warning light in the instrument
cluster only comes on when the parking brake is applied. When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position or the operation mode is put inON, if the brake fluid is low, this warning is displayed. The warning light in th
e instrument cluster
also illuminates.
CAUTION If the warning light stays on while the engine is running, park your ve
hicle in a safe place
as soon as possible and
contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility
of your choice to have the system checked.
Information screen display Brake warning display
CAUTION If a vehicle is driven without releasing the parking brake, the brakes will overheat, resulting in ineffective braking and possible brake failure.If this warning is displayed, release the park- ing brake.CAUTION If this warning stays on and does not go out while driving, there is
a danger of ineffective
braking. If this happens, park the vehicle in a safe place, and contac
t an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or
a repair facility of
your choice.
 If the brake warning display, brake warning light, and the Anti-lock braking systemwarning light are illu
minated at the same
time, the braking forc
e distribution function
will not operate, so th
e vehicle may be desta-
bilized during sudden br
aking. Avoid sudden
braking and high-speed driving. Park the vehicle in a safe place,
and contact an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair
facility of your choice. The vehicle should be brought to a halt in the following manner when
brake performance
is deteriorated.• Confirm that the vehicle slows down whenyou press down on the brake pedal harder than usual. In some cases, the brake pedalmay go all the way to the floor.• Should the brakes fail, use engine brakingto reduce your speed and observe the fol- lowings. [Vehicles with the parking brake of thelever type] Carefully pull the parking brake lever. [Vehicles with the Electric parking brake]Keep pulling the Electric parking brake switch. (Refer to “Electric parking brake” on page 5-57) Depress the brake peda
l to illuminate the
stop lights to alert
the vehicles behind you.
CAUTION
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Combination headlights and dimmer switch
Features and controls 5-199
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If there is a fault in the charging system, the warning display is di
splayed on the informa-
tion screen in the multi information display. The warning light in the instrument clusteralso illuminates.
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If the engine oil pressure drops while theengine is running, the
warning display is dis-
played on the information screen in the multi information display.
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Charging system warning dis- play
CAUTION If warnings are displa
yed while the engine is
running, park your vehicl
e in a safe place as
soon as possible and contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility
of your choice to have the system checked.
Oil pressure warning display
CAUTION If the vehicle is driven while the engine oil is low, or the oil level is normal but the warn- ing is displayed, th
e engine may overheat
and damage may result. If the warning is displayed while the engine is running, park your ve
hicle in a safe place
as soon as possible and check the engine oil level. If this warning display comes on when the engine oil level is pr
oper, have your vehicle
checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair fa
cility of your choice.
NOTE
The oil pressure wa
rning display does not
show the amount of oil. The oil level must bechecked using the dipstick.
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.
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Combination headlights and dimmer switch
Features and controls 5-201
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[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.
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 If the following operation is performed with the combination headlights and dim- mer switch in the “ ” or “ ” position, the lights automatically turn off. [Except for vehicles equipped with the F. A . S . T. - k e y ]The ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” or “ACC” position or
the key is removed
from the ignition switch and the driver’sdoor is opened. [For vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.- key] The operation mode is changed to OFF orACC and the driver’s door is opened.  If the following operation is performed with the combination headlights and dim- mer switch in the “ ” or “ ” position, the lights automatically turn off afterapproximately 3 minutes. [Except for vehicles equipped with the F. A . S . T. - k e y ] The ignition switch is turned to the “OFF”or “ACC” position or
the key is removed
from the ignition switch and the driver’s door is not opened.
The daytime running lights illumi- nated Tail, front and re
ar side-marker
lights, license pl
ate, instrument
panel lights and downlight on Headlights and other lights on
NOTE
 Once the daytime running light come on, they do not go out until the ignition switch isturned to the “OFF” or “ACC” position or the operation mode is changed to OFF or ACC.OFF All lights off AUTO
Headlights and other lights turn on and off automatically in accor- dance with outside light level. Parking, tail, front
and rear side-
marker lights, license plate, instru- ment panel lights and downlight on Headlights and other lights on
NOTE
 The sensitivity of the automatic on/off con- trol can be adjusted.For further informati
on, please contact your
authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a
repair facility
of your choice.
On vehicles equipped
with the Smartphone-
link Display Audio (SDA
), screen operations
can be used to ma
ke the adjustment.
Refer to the separate
owner’s manual for
details.  Do not cover the sensor (A) for the automatic on/off control by affixing
a sticker or label to
the windshield.  If the lights do not turn on or off with the switch in the “AUTO”
position, manually
operate the switch. Have the system checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer ora repair facility of your choice.
Light auto-cutout function (headlights and other lights)
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[For vehicles equipped
with the F.A.S.T.-
key]The operation mode is changed to OFF or ACC and the driver’s door is not opened.
If the combination headlights and dimmer switch is turned to the “ ” or “ ” posi- tion again after the engine is turned off, the approximately 3-minute
auto-cutout function
described above will not
work. The lights (the
parking lights, tail li
ghts and license plate
lights) will stay on and will not turn off auto-matically.
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This warning light will illuminate when thereis a malfunction in the LED headlights.
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[When using a key to start the engine]If the driver’s door is opened with the key in the “OFF” or “LOCK” or “ACC” position or removed from the ignition switch while the
lights are on, the tone
will sound to remind
you to turn off the lights. [When using the F.A.S.T.-key to start the engine] If the driver’s door is opened with the opera- tion mode is put in OFF or ACC, or if theoperation mode is changed to OFF while the lights are on, the tone
will sound to remind
you to turn off the lights. In either case, the lights will turn off automat- ically and so will the tone. Or you can turn the light switch to the “OFF” position to stopthe tone.
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To change the headlights from high beam to low beam and vice vers
a, pull the turn signal
lever to (1). Switch the headlights to lowbeam as a courtesy whenever there are oncoming vehicles, or when there is traffic moving ahead of you. An illuminated bluelight in the instrument
cluster indicates when
the headlights are on high beam.
NOTE
 The light auto-cutout
function can be deacti-
vated. See your authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer for details. For vehicles equipped
with the Smartphone-
link Display Audio (SDA
), adjustments can
be made using screen
operations. For further
details, refer to the se
parate owner’s manual.
When you want to keep the lights on:
LED headlight warning light
(if
so equipped)
NOTE
 If the warning light il
luminates, there may be
a malfunction in the unit. Contact an autho- rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repairfacility of your choice to have the system checked.
Headlight reminder buzzer
Dimmer (high/low beam change)
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Interior lights 5-228 Features and controls
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This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End Users must follow the spe- cific operating instruc
tions for satisfying RF
exposure compliance. This transmitter must be at least 8 inches (20 cm) from the user and must not be co-located or operating in con-junction with any othe
r antenna or transmit-
ter. The term “IC:” before the certification/regis-tration number only signi
fies that Industry
Canada technical spec
ifications were met.
For vehicles sold in Mexico
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CAUTION The transmitter has been tested and complies with FCC and IC rules.Changes or modifica
tions not expressly
approved by the party responsible for com- pliance could void the
user’s authority to
operate the device.
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.5-230
2- Dome light (rear)
 P.5-229
3- Dome light (front)/Reading lights
 P.5-229
4- Downlight
 P.5-231
5- Front foot lights
 P.5-231
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Driving during cold weather
Driving safety 6-5
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you give extra attention to the following areas, you can better protect yourself andyour passengers:  Drive defensively. Be aware of traffic, road and weather c
onditions. Leave plenty
of stopping distance
between your vehicle
and the vehicle ahead.  Before changing lanes, check your mir- rors, blind spots, a
nd use your turn-signal
light.  While driving, watch the behavior of other drivers, bicycl
ists, and pedestrians.
 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. Duringextremely cold weather, the battery will not be as strong. Also, the battery power level may drop beca
use more power is
used for cold starting and driving.
Before driving the vehicle, check to see if the engine runs at the proper speed and ifthe 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-up time to distribute oil to all cylinders. Then drive your vehicle slowly.Stay at low speeds at first so that the transaxle, transfer case and rear axle oil have time to spread to all lubricationpoints.  Check the engine antifreeze. If there is not enough coolant because of aleak 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 9-9.

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All the parts of the brake system are criticalto safety. Have the
vehicle serviced by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or arepair facility of your
choice at regular inter-
vals according to the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”. Check the brake system while driving at a low speed immediately
after starting, espe-
cially when the brakes are wet, to confirm they work normally. A film of water can be formed on the brakediscs and prevent normal braking after driv- ing in heavy rain or through large puddles, or after the vehicle is washed. If this occurs, drythe brakes out by drivi
ng slowly while lightly
depressing the brake pedal.
Driving during cold weather
WA R N I N G The battery gives off 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 seriouslyburned.
Braking When brakes are wet
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Parking 6-6 Driving safety
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On snowy roads, ice can form on the braking system, making the brakes less effective. While driving in such conditions, pay closeattention 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 thebrakes from overheating.
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When parking on a hill, set the parking brake,and turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill, or away from
the curb on an uphill.
If necessary, apply chocks to the wheels.Be sure that the parki
ng brake is firmly set
when parked and that the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position.
When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking brake befo
re moving the selector
lever to the “P” (PARK) position. This pre- vents loading the parking brake against the transaxle. When this ha
ppens, it is difficult to
move the selector lever out of the “P” (PARK) position. Never leave the engine running while you take a short nap or rest. Also, never leave the engine running in a closed or poorly venti- lated place. Your front bumper can be damaged if you scrape it over curbs or parking stop blocks.Be careful when traveling up or down steep slopes where your bumper can scrape the road.
Always carry the key and lock all doors and the liftgate when leaving the vehicle unat- tended. Always try to park your vehicle in a well litarea. Move effort could be required to turn the steering wheel. Refer to “Electric power steering system(EPS)” on page 5-99.
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It is very important to know how muchweight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle ca
pacity weight and
includes the weight of
all occupants, cargo
(including the roof load), non-factory-
When driving in cold weather When driving downhill Parking Parking on a hill
Parking with the engine run- ning
WA R N I N G Leaving the engine ru
nning risks injury or
death from accidentally moving the selec- tor lever or the accumulation of toxicexhaust fumes in the passenger compart- ment.
Where you park
WA R N I N G Do not park your vehicle in areas where combustible materials
such as dry grass or
leaves can come in contact with a hotexhaust, since a fire could occur.
When leaving the vehicle Do not keep the steering wheel fully turned for a long time Loading information
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Dual-zone automatic climate
control air conditioner
7-10 Comfort controls
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You can change the following functions to match your preference.  Enable automatic air selection control: When the AUTO switch is pressed, the airselection switch will also be automatically controlled.  Disable automatic ai
r selection control:
Even when the AUTO switch is pressed,the air selection switch will not be auto- matically controlled.  Changing the settings Press the air selecti
on switch for approxi-
mately 10 seconds or longer. When the setting has changed, the system will beep and the i
ndicator light (A) will
flash.
• When the setting has changed from enabled to disabled,
the system will beep
three times and the
indicator light (A)
will flash three times. • When the setting has changed from dis-abled to enabled, the system will beep two times and the indicator light (A) will flash three times. On vehicles equipped with the Smart- phone-link Display Audio (SDA), screen operations can also be used to change the setting. Refer to th
e separate owner’s
manual for details.
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Push the switch, and the air conditioningcompressor will turn on. The indicator light (A) will come on. Push the switch again and the air condition- ing compressor will stop and the indicatorlight goes off.
 When the engine coolan
t temperature rises to
a certain level, the air selection is automati-cally switched to the
recirculation position
and the indicator light
(A) comes on. At this
time, the system will not switch to the out- side position even if
the air selection switch
is pushed.

Personalizing the air selection (Changing the function setting) NOTE
NOTE
 The factory setting is
“Enable automatic air
selection control”.  When the defogger switch is pressed, the air selection will automatically change to theoutside air position, even if the system is set to “Disable automatic air selection control”, in order to prevent windows from foggingup.
Air conditioning switch
NOTE
 If a problem is detected in the air condition- ing compressor, the indicator light blinks. Press the air conditioni
ng switch once to turn
it off, then once more to turn it back on. Ifthe indicator li
ght 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.
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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 operation mode
cannot be changed to
OFF, perform the following procedure. 1. Move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position, and then change the operation mode to OFF. 2. One of the other causes could be low bat-tery voltage. If this occurs, the keyless entry system, the F.A.S.T.-key operation and the steering wheel lock (if soequipped) will also
not operate. Contact
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
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If the engine cannot be started because thebattery 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 vehicles close enoughtogether so that the jumper cables can reach, 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.
If the vehicle breaks down If the engine stops/fails When the engine fails at the intersection
If the operation mode can- not be changed to OFF (vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key) Jump-starting the engine
WA R N I N G To reduce the risk of igniting flammable gas that may be emi
tted 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.
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Engine overheating 8-4 For emergencies
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9. Start the engine in the vehicle providing the boost. Let the engine idle a few min- utes, then start the engine in the vehiclewith the discharged battery.
10. After the engine is
started, disconnect the
cables in the reverse order from the wayyou connected them.
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 thecharging system is operating properly.
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When the engine is overheating, the follow- ing warning display will appear on the infor- mation screen in the multi-information display. Also “ ” will blink. 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 enginecompartment. 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.
 When connecting the jumper cable, do not connect the positive (+) cable to the nega-tive (-) terminal. Sparks can make the bat-tery explode.
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 could explode. Keep your work area well vented when charging or using
the battery in an
enclosed space. Remove all the caps before charging the battery.WA R N I N G
 Electrolyte (battery acid) is made of corro- sive diluted sulfuric acid. If electrolytecomes 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 thoroughly with water, and get prompt medical attention. Always wear protecti
ve 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
WA R N I N G
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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