4WD MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2020 Owner's Manual (in English)

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The information screen in the multi information display will be interrupted and the engine coolant temperature warning display will appear. Also “ ” will blink. Steam comes out of the engine compartment.
The engine is overheated. Carefully stop the vehicle in a safe place.
P. 8-4
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 (Electronica
lly controlled 4WD), “SNOW” or
“GRAVEL” positi
on (S-AWC) and
then slowly press down on the accelera
tor 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. 8-19
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.
and
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Features and controlsBreak-in recommendations ..............................................................5-3 Keys .................................................................................................5-3 Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) ........................5-4Keyless entry system (if so equipped) ..............................................5-7 Free-hand Advanced Security
Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)
(if so equipped) ..........................................................................5-15Door locks ......................................................................................5-36 Power door locks ......
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.....5-38
Child safety locks for rear door ..........
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.....5-40
Liftgate (except for vehi
cles equipped with the
power liftgate) ....5-40
Power liftgate (if so equipped) .......................................................5-42 Inside liftgate release .....................................................................5-48Theft-alarm system ........................................................................5-49 Power window control ...................................................................5-51 Sunroof (if so equipped) .................................................................5-54Parking brake .................................................................................5-56 Steering wheel height and reach adjustment ..................................5-60 Inside rearview mirror ...................................................................5-60Outside rearview mirrors ...............................................................5-63 Ignition switch (if so equipped) ......................................................5-66 Steering wheel lock (if so equipped) ..............................................5-68Starting the engine .........................................................................5-68 Automatic transaxle (if so equipped)..............................................5-70 Continuously variable transmission
(CVT) (if so equipped)..........5-76
Electronically controlled
4WD system (if so equipped).................5-83
S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) (if
so equipped) .....................5-85
4-wheel drive operation .................................................................5-88Inspection and maintenance followi
ng rough road operation ........5-91
Cautions on the handling of 4-wheel dr
ive vehicles ..................... 5-91
Service brake ................................................................................. 5-92 Brake auto hold (if so equipped) .................................................... 5-93Hill start assist (if so equipped) ...................................................... 5-96 Brake assist system ........................................................................ 5-97 Anti-lock braking system .............................................................. 5-97Electric power steering system (EPS) ........................................... 5-99 Active stability control (ASC) ..................................................... 5-100 Cruise control (if so equipped) ..................................................... 5-103Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC)
(if so equipped) ............ 5-107
Forward Collision Mitigation System
(FCM) (if so equipped) .... 5-118
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (w
ith Lane Change Assist)
(if so equipped) ........................................................................ 5-127 Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (if so equipped) ....................... 5-133 Lane Departure Warning System (LDW
) (if so equipped)........... 5-137
Tire pressure monitoring system ................................................. 5-140 Rear-view camera (if so equipped)............................................... 5-145 Multi Around Monitor (if so
equipped)..................
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........... 5-147
Instrument cluster ........................................................................ 5-156 Multi Information display ............................................................ 5-157 Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list ..................................................................... 5-176 Indicators ..................................................................................... 5-195 Warning lights .............................................................................. 5-196Information screen display .......................................................... 5-198 Combination headlights and dimmer switch ............................... 5-199 Turn signal lever .......................................................................... 5-208Hazard warning flasher switch .................................................... 5-209
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Electronically controlled 4WD system (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-83
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To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE) position (when passing another vehicle) push the accelerator to the floor. The CVT willautomatically downshift. For short waiting periods, such as at traffic lights, the vehicle can be
left in selector lever
position and held stationary with the service brake.For longer waiting periods with the engine running, place th
e selector lever in the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position and apply the parkingbrake, while holding th
e vehicle stationary
with the service brake. Prior to moving off after having stopped thevehicle, make sure that the selector lever is in “D” (DRIVE) position or Sports mode posi- tion.
To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com- plete stop, firmly apply the parking brake, and then move the selector 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 bethat there is something unusual happening in the transmission, causi
ng a safety device to
activate. Have your ve
hicle checked at an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice immediately.
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The electronically c
ontrolled 4WD system
helps improve accelerati
on and vehicle stabil-
ity by controlling the front-rear distribution ofdriving torque using the electronic control coupling in the rear differential assembly. Select the drive mode from the following three types to suit the driving conditions.
Passing acceleration

NOTE
 In sports mode, downshi
fts 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 st
ationary 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 a position other than “P” (PARK) or “N”(NEUTRAL).
Parking

When the CVT makes no speed change

NOTE
 When the warning display and “SLOW DOWN” or the warning display and “SERVICE REQUIRED” appear on the information screen in
the multi-information
display, there could be
a malfunction in the
CVT. Refer to “Continuously variable trans- mission (CVT): Warning display” on page5-79.
Electronically controlled 4WD system
(if so equipped)
Drive mode

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Electronically controlled 4W
D system (if so equipped)
5-84 Features and controls
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4-wheel drive operation requires special driv- ing skills. Carefully read the “4-wheel drive operation” section on page 5-88 and take care to drivesafely.
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The drive mode can be
switched by pressing
the drive mode switch while the ignition is in the “ON” position or the operation mode inON. If you press the switch, you can change the drive mode in the order of 4WD ECO, 4WD AUTO, 4WD LOCK, 4WD ECO.
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Example: “4WD ECO” mode is selected. The drive mode is displayed as an interrupt display on the information screen in the multi information display when the drive mode is switched.After a few seconds, th
e information screen
returns from the drive mode display to the previous screen.
Drive mode
Function
4WD ECO
This is most fuel efficient mode Normal operation is 2WD, but 4WD will e
ngage in the
event of wheel slip.
4WD AUTO
All driving is in 4WD and the distribution of traction torque to each wheel is automatically controlled depending on the driving conditions.
4WD LOCK
This mode is for driving in slippery conditions, such as snow covered roads or on sand. Large traction torque is dis-tributed to the rear wheels to assist in getting out of slip- pery areas.
Drive mode-selector

CAUTION Do not operate the dr
ive mode-selector with
the front wheels spinning on a snowy road orin similar conditions.
The vehicle could
lunge in an unexpe
cted direction.
Driving on dry, paved roads in “4WD LOCK” mode causes increased fuel con- sumption and noise.
NOTE
 The drive mode can be
switched while driv-
ing or stopped.
Drive mode display

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S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Co
ntrol) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-85
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While the drive mode is in the “4WD AUTO” position, if the ECO mode switch is switchedON, the drive mode will be changed to “4WD ECO” 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
5-209.
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S-AWC is an integrat
ed vehicle dynamics
control system that helps enhance driving performance, cornering performance, andvehicle stability over a wide range of driving conditions through integrated management of the electronically cont
rolled 4WD, the AYC
(Active Yaw Control), the ABS and the ASC.
Drive mode
Display
4WD ECO 4WD AUTO 4WD LOCKCAUTION 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.
 If the drive mode indicator “4WD” is blink- ing, a problem has occurred with the elec-tronically controlled 4WD. A warning willalso be displayed in the information screen in the multi information display. Have your vehicle in
spected by an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. 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 electronically controlled 4WD system may not work properly, and the4WD system warning (overheating or ser- vice required) may displayed.
When the ECO mode switch is ON
CAUTION
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)
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S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) (if so equipped) 5-86 Features and controls
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The electronically controlled 4WD is a sys- tem that improves acceleration performance and stability performance by controlling front-rear distribution of
driving torque with
operating the electroni
c control coupling
arranged in the rear differential assembly. The AYC is a system with a yaw control function, that controls the left-right driv- ing/braking force using the brakes.
The yaw control function is a function that enhances vehicle cornering performance and vehicle stability with
management of vehicle
turning power (yaw moment) by controlling the drive power difference of the left and right wheels and the braking force when thevehicle does not turn in
response to steering
input, such as when the steering wheel is turned quickly or when driving on slippery road.
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Select the drive mode from the following fourtypes to suit the driving conditions.
4-wheel drive operation requires special driv- ing skills. Carefully read the “4-wheel drive operation” section on page 5-88 and take care to drivesafety.
CAUTION Do not over-rely on the S-AWC. Even the S- AWC cannot prevent the natural laws ofphysics 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

Active Yaw Control (AYC)

Yaw control function

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.
S-AWC drive mode

S-AWC drive mode
Function
AW C E C O
This is the most fuel efficient mode. Normal operation is in 2WD, but 4WD performance will be provided under slippery conditions.
NORMAL
This mode can be used on both dry and wet roads. The distri- bution of driving/braking torque to each wheel is auto-matically controlled according to the driving condition.
SNOW
This mode is for driving on slippery road surfaces, such as snow-covered roads.
GRAVEL
This mode is suitable mainly for driving on unpaved or rough roads.This mode provides 4WD high driving performance and stable cornering performance.
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S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Co
ntrol) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-87
5
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The drive mode can be switched by press the switch while the ignition switch is in the “ON” position or the
operation mode in ON.
If you press the switch, you can change the drive mode in the order of AWC ECO, NOR-MAL, SNOW, GRAVEL, AWC ECO.
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The currently selected drive mode is dis- played on the multi-information display. In addition, when the drive mode is changed,the selected mode appears on the interrupt display screen of the information screen in the multi-information display.The drive mode display
will appear on the
information screen for a few seconds, and then the original screen will return.
S-AWC drive mode-selector

CAUTION Do not operate the drive mode-selector with the front wheels spinning on a snowy road or in similar conditions
. The vehicle could
lunge in an unexpe
cted direction.
Driving on dry, paved roads in “GRAVEL” mode causes increased
fuel consumption and
noise.
NOTE
 The drive mode can be
switched while driv-
ing or stopped.
S-AWC drive mode display

Example: “AWC ECO” mode is selected.
CAUTION If the selected drive
mode indicator begins
blinking, the drive mode will automaticallyswitch 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. If the drive mode indicator “4WD” is blink- ing, a problem has oc
curred with the S-
AWC. A warning will
also be displayed in
the information screen in the multi informa-tion display. Have your vehicle insp
ected by an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
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4-wheel drive operation 5-88 Features and controls
5
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The S-AWC operation status 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 informationscreen. Refer to “Information screen (With the igni- tion switch or the operation mode in ON)” onpage 5-161. The S-AWC operation status is displayed.
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While the drive mode is in the “NORMAL” position, if the ECO mode switch is switchedON, the drive mode will be changed to “AWC ECO” mode. If the ECO mode switch is switched OFF, thedrive mode will be returned to “NORMAL” mode. Refer to the “ECO mode switch” on page 5-209.
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Your vehicle has been designed primarily foruse on pavement. But its unique 4 -wheel
drive system allows
you to occasionally travel on unpaved roads, to campgrounds, picnic
sites, and similar
locations.Not only does this ensu
re better handling on
dry, paved roads but also permits better trac-
 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
for all 4 wheels. Otherwise, the S-AWC sys- tem may not work properly, and a 4WD sys- tem warning (overh
eating or service
required) may be displayed.
S-AWC operation display

Display example

CAUTION
Yaw control function display The amount of the yaw moment is displayed as a bar graph. A, D- Clockwise yaw
moment about the
vehicle’s center of gravity
B, C- Counterclockwise yaw moment
about the vehicle’s center of gravity
Traction control level display The strength of the traction control opera-tion (between the front
and rear wheels) is
displayed in section E of the meter as a bar graph.
WA R N I N G Always concentrate on your driving first. Keep your eyes and mi
nd on the road. Dis-
tractions while driving
can lead to an acci-
dent.
When the ECO mode switch is ON
NOTE
 If the drive mode is switched in any mode after the drive mode is switched in “AWCECO”, the drive mode
will not be changed
even if the ECO mode switch is switched OFF.
4-wheel drive operation
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4-wheel drive operation
Features and controls 5-89
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tion when driving on sl
ippery, wet or snow-
covered roads and when moving out of mud.But it is not suitable
for heavy off road use or
towing in rough conditions. It is particularly im
portant to note that 4-
wheel drive may not give sufficient hill climbing ability and engine braking on steep slopes. You should try to avoid driving onsteep slopes. Also, you must exercise caution when driving on sand and mud and when driving through water because sufficie
nt traction may not be
available in certain circumstances.Please avoid driving the vehicle through areas where the tires may get stuck in deep sand or mud.
When turning a sharp corner in “4WD LOCK” (Electronically controlled 4WD) or“GRAVEL” (S-AWC) position at low speed, a slight difference in
steering may be experi-
enced similar to feeling as if the brakes wereapplied. This is called tight corner braking and results from each of the four tires being at a different distance from the corner. The phe-nomenon is typical of 4-wheel drive vehicles. If this occurs, either straighten out the steer- ing wheel or change to another mode. Set the drive mode-selector to “4WD AUTO”, “4WD LOCK” (Electronically con-trolled 4WD) or “SNOW” (S-AWC) in accor- dance with the road conditions, and then gradually depress the ac
celerator pedal for a
smooth start.
WA R N I N G Do not over-rely on th
e 4-wheel drive vehi-
cles. Even 4-wheel drive vehicles have lim- its to the system and ability to maintaincontrol and traction.
Reckless driving may
lead to accidents. Always drive carefully, taking account of the road conditions. Improperly operating
this vehicle on or
off-pavement can cause an accident orrollover in which you
and your passengers
could be seriously
injured or killed.
• Follow all instructions and guidelines in the owner’s manual.• Keep your speed low and do not drivefaster than conditions.
NOTE
 Driving on rough roads can be hard on a vehicle. Before you le
ave the pavement, be
sure all scheduled ma
intenance and service
has been done, and that
you have inspected
your vehicle. Pay spec
ial attenti
on to the
condition of the tires, a
nd check the tire pres-
sures.  Mitsubishi Motors is not
responsible to the
operator for any damage or injury caused or liability incurred by improper and negligent operation of a vehicl
e. All techniques of
vehicle operation depe
nd on the skill and
experience of the oper
ator and other partici-
pating parties. Any de
viation from the rec-
ommended operating instru
ctions above is at
their own risk.  Note that the stopping distance required of the 4-wheel drive vehicl
e differs very little
from that of the front-wheel drive vehicle.When driving on a snow-covered road or a slippery, muddy surface,
make sure that you
keep a sufficient dist
ance between your vehi-
cle and the one ahead of you.  The driving posture should be more upright; adjust the seat to a good position for easy steering and pedal operati
on. Be sure to wear
the seat belt.  After driving on rough roads, check each part of the vehicle and wash it thoroughlywith water. Refer to the “Inspection and maintenance following rough road opera- tion” section and “Vehic
le care and Mainte-
nance” sections.
CAUTION Setting the drive mode-selector to “4WD LOCK” (Electronically
controlled 4WD) or
“GRAVEL” (S-AWC) position to drive ondry paved road will in
crease fuel consump-
tion, with possible
noise generation.
Turning sharp corners On snowy or icy roads
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Set the drive mode-selector to “4WD LOCK” (Electronically controlled 4WD) or“GRAVEL” (S-AWC) and then gradually depress the accelerator pedal for a smooth start. Keep the pressure on the acceleratorpedal as constant as pos
sible, and drive at low
speed.
Your vehicle may not pr
ovide sufficient hill
climbing ability and e
ngine braking on steep
slope. Avoid driving on steep slopes even though the vehicle is an 4-wheel drive vehi-cle.
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If the electrical circuits become wet, furtheroperation of the vehicl
e will be impossible;
therefore, avoid driv
ing through water unless
absolutely necessary. If driving through wateris unavoidable, use th
e following procedure:
NOTE
The use of snow tires is recommended.  Maintain a safe distan
ce between vehicles,
avoid sudden braking,
and use engine brak-
ing (downshifting).CAUTION Avoid sudden braking,
sudden ac
celeration
and sharp turning. Skidding occurs and con-trol of the vehicl
e could be lost.
Driving on sandy or muddy roads
CAUTION Do not force the vehicle or drive recklessly on sandy surfaces. In comparison with nor-mal road surfaces, th
e engine and other
drive-system components are put under excessive strain when driving on such a sur-face. This could le
ad to accidents.
If any of the follow
ing conditions occur
while the vehicle is
being driven, immedi-
ately park your vehicle
in a safe place and
follow these procedures:• If the engine coolan
t temperature display
flashes on the information screen in the multi-information display or the engine power drops suddenly. Refer to “Engine overh
eating” on page 8-4.
• If the “ ” warning
display and “SLOW
DOWN” or the “ ” warning display and “SERVICE REQUIRED” appear on the information screen in the multi-informationdisplay. Refer to “Warning di
splay” on page 5-72,
5-79.WA R N I N G When attempting to rock your vehicle out of a stuck position, be
sure that the area
around the vehicle is clear of people andphysical objects. The rocking motion may cause the vehicle to suddenly launch for- ward/backward, caus
ing injury or dam-
age to nearby people or objects.CAUTION
NOTE
 Avoid sudden braking,
sudden ac
celeration
and sharp turning; such operations couldresult in the vehi
cle becoming stuck.
 If the vehicle become
s stuck in sandy or
muddy roads, it can often be moved with arocking motion. Move the selector lever alternately between the “D” (DRIVE) and “R” (REVERSE) positions while pressinglightly on the ac
celerator pedal.
 Driving on rough road can cause rust on the vehicle; wash the ve
hicle thoroughly as soon
as possible after such use.
Climbing/descending sharp grades Driving through water
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