warning MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2020 Owner's Manual (in English)

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Thank you for buying a MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. We are confident you will enjoy your
vehicle. It has
been engineered
for optimum performance, durability and comfort. By thoroughlyreading this Owner’s Manual, you w
ill gain an understanding of the
many features that are included in the OUTLANDER. The Owner’s Manual contains descripti
ons and illustrations that will assist in the
operation and maintenance of your vehicle. Your Authorized Mitsubishi Motors
Dealer will be
happy to assist you
with any further questions you ma
y have regarding the operation of
your vehicle.Please note that this manual appl
ies to all OUTLANDER models and
explains all features in
cluding options. Some feat
ures explained in this
manual may not be inst
alled on your vehicle.
Please leave this Owner’s Manual in the vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will appreciate ha
ving access to the information con-
tained here. This manual includes instructions fo
r standard and optional equipment
available at the time of printing. Mitsubishi Motors Corporationreserves the right to make changes
in design and specifications and to
make additions or improvements in
its product without assuming any
obligation to install these on pr
eviously manufac
tured products.
Introduction
Throughout this manual the words
WARNING
and
CAUTION
appear.These are reminders to be especially careful. Failure to follow the instructions could result in persona
l injury or damage to your vehi-
cle. Indicates a strong possibility of se
vere personal injury or death if
instructions are not followed. Points out hazards or unsafe pr
actices that could cause minor
personal injury
or damage to your vehicle.
You will see another important symbol: NOTE Gives helpful information. As with other vehicles of
this type, failure to
operate this vehicle cor-
rectly may result in loss of contro
l or an accident. Be sure to read
“on-pavement” and “off-road” driv
ing guidelines in the “Driving
safety” and “Features an
d controls” sections.
©2019 Mitsubishi Motors Corp
oration Printed in Japan
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Instruments and controls 1-1
1
Overview
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Instruments and controls
Combination headlights an
d dimmer switch P.5-199
Automatic high beam system switch (if so equipped) P.5-203 Turn signal lever P.5-208 Front fog light switc
h (if so equipped)
P.5-209
Steering wheel remote control switches [Refer to the separate owner’s manual.]
Active stability control (ASC) OFF switch P.5-101
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - airbag (for driver’s seat) P.4-35, 4-41 Horn switch P.5-218
Instrument cluster P.5-156
Windshield wiper and washer switch P.5-210 Rear window wiper and washer switch P.5-214
Cruise control switches P.5-103, 5-107
Steering wheel height and reach adjustment lever P.5-60
Engine switch (if so equipped) P.5-19
Driver’s vents P. 7 - 2
Sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter (if so equipped) P.5-73, 5-81
Driver’s vents P.7-2
Multi information display switch (if so equipped) P.5-158
Driver’s side power liftgate switch (if so equipped) P.5-43
Fuses P.9-27
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) switch (if so equipped) P.5-137 Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM) ON/OFF switch (if so equipped)P.5-123
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - front knee airbag (for driver’s seat) P.4-35, 4-42
Ignition switch (if so equipped) P.5-66
Camera switch (if so equipped) P. 5-147
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Instruments and controls
Overview 1-2
1
Audio (if so equipped) [Refer to the separate owner’s manual.] Multi Around Monitor (if
so equipped) P.5-147
Hazard warning flasher switch P.5-209
Electric rear window defogger switch P.5-216 Wiper deicer switch (if so equipped) P.5-215
Fuel tank filler door release lever P. 3 - 3
Air conditioner P.7-5 Hood release lever P. 9 - 3
Floor console box P.5-233 Arm rest 12 V power outlet (if so equipped) P.5-221USB input terminal (if so equipped) P.5-218
Cup holder P.5-235
12 V power outlet P.5-221
Power liftgate main switch (if so equipped) P.5-43
Key slot (if so equipped) P.5-28
Passenger’s vents P. 7 - 2
Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) P.5-217
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) switch (if so equipped) P.5-127
USB input terminal (if so equipped) P.5-218
USB input terminal P.5-218
2nd seat vents (if so equipped) P. 7 - 2
USB port (for charging) (if so equipped) P.5-222
ECO mode switch P.5-209
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Interior 1-5 Overview
1
Assist grips P.5-239 Coat hook P.5-239
Bottle holder P.5-236
Sunroof switch (if so equipped) P.5-54
Head restraints P.4-11
Arm rest P.4-10 Cup holder P.5-236
Cargo area cover (if so equipped) P.5-237
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - curtain airbags P.4-35, 4-47
Dome light (front)/Reading lights P.5-229, 9-35
Downlight P.5-231
Hands-free microphone
Front passenger seat belt warning light P.4-24
Passenger’s airbag off indicator P.4-40
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Outside (Front) 1-7 Overview
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Outside (Front)
Sunroof (if so equipped) P.5-54
Windshield wipers P.5-210
Engine hood P.9-3
Front fog lights (if so equipped) P.5-209, 9-34, 9-39
Outside rearview mirrors P.5-63 Side turn-signal lights (if so equipped) P.5-208, 9-34, 9-39 Side-view camera (if so equipped) P.5-147 Fuel tank filler P.3-3
Power window P.5-51
Front turn-s
ignal lights
P.5-208, 9-34, 9-38
Front turn signal lights P.5-208, 9-34, 9-38
Headlights, low beam P.5-199, 9-34, 9-36 Parking lights P.5-199, 9-34, 9-38 Daytime running lights P.5-199, 9-34, 9-38
Headlights, low beam P.5-199, 9-34, 9-36 Parking lights P.5-199, 9-34, 9-38 Daytime running lights P.5-199, 9-34, 9-38
Headlights, high beam P.5-199, 9-34, 9-37
Headlights, high beam P.5-199, 9-34, 9-37
Halogen headlights type LED headlights type
Front side-marker lights P.5-199, 9-34, 9-37
Front side-marker lights P.5-199, 9-34, 9-37
Sensor (if so equipped) [for Fo
rward Collision Mitigation System
(FCM), Lane Departure Warning System (LDW) and Automatic high beam system] P. 5-118, 5-137, 5-203 Rain sensor (if so equipped) P.5-210 Front-view camera (if so equipped) P.5-147BK0278200US.book 7 ページ ２０１９年４月１０日　水曜日　午前１０時５９分

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2
If this warning light comes on or
flashes while you’re driving...
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If this warning light comes on
or flashes while you’re driving...
NOTE
For information regarding warni
ng displays in the multi-informa
tion display, refer to “Multi-i
nformation display” on page 5-157
.
 These warning lights will co
me on for a few seconds for a bulb check when the i
gnition switch is
first turned to “ON” or the op
eration mode is put in ON.
Wa rn in g l ig h t s
Do this
Ref. Page
Charging system warning light
 Park your vehicle in a safe
place and stop the engine.
Contact your Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a re
pair facility of your choice for assis-
tance.
P. 5-197
or
Brake warning light
 If this light comes on while driving, check to see that the parking brake is fully released.  If this light stays on after
releasing the parking brake,
immediately stop and check
the brake fluid level.  If the brake fluid level is correct, there
may be a system malfunction. Avoid hard
braking and high speed, and contact an au
thorized Mitsubishi Mo
tors dealer or a
repair facility of your
choice for assistance.
P. 5-196
Electric parking brake warning light
(if so equipped)
 If the warning light comes on during driving,
there is the possibility that the parking
brake cannot be operated or re
leased. Immediately stop the
vehicle in a
safe place,
and contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your
choice for assistance.
P. 5-196
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2
or
Engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or
“Check engine light”)
 Although your vehicle will usually be dr
ivable and not need towing, have the
engine system checked at an authorized Mi
tsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility
of your choice as soon as possible. If the
vehicle is not drivab
le, contact emergency
roadside assistance at 1-888-648-7820 (for
vehicles sold in U.S.A.) or 1-888-576-
4878 (for vehicles sold in Canada), an aut
horized Mitsubishi Moto
rs dealer, or local
towing company for assistance.
P. 5-197
Anti-lock braking system warning
light
 When this light comes on, the anti-lock
braking system is not functioning and only
the ordinary braking system is functioning.  Park your vehicle in a safe
place and stop the engine.
Test the system as described on page 5-98.  If the light does not go out after the test,
or if it comes on again, we recommend that
you have the system checked at an authoriz
ed Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choi
ce as soon as possible.
P. 5-98
SRS warning light
 Immediately have the airbag and the pre-te
nsioner seat belt sy
stem checked at an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
P. 4-41
and
ASC indicator and ASC OFF indicator
 Park your vehicle in a safe
place and stop the engine.
Restart the engine and check wh
ether the indicator goes out.
 If the indicator does not go out, or if it
comes on again, have your vehicle inspected
by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or
a repair facility of
your choice as soon
as possible. When this indicator comes on, the active
stability control is
not functioning and
normal operation of the vehi
cle will not be affected.
P. 5-102
Warning lights
Do this
Ref. Page
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If this warning light comes on or
flashes while you’re driving...
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2
ASC indicator
 Park your vehicle in a safe
place and stop the engine.
Restart the engine and check
whether the indicator goes out.
 If the indicator does not go out, or if it co
mes on again, have your vehicle inspected
by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or
a repair facility of your choice as soon
as possible. When this indicator comes on, the hill start assist is not functioning. Start off carefully on a steep uphill slope.
P. 5-96
Tire pressure monitoring system warn-
ing light
 If the warning light comes on, you should st
op and adjust the tires to the proper
inflation pressure as
soon as possible.
(See “Tire inflation pr
essures” on page 9-20.)
Once adjustments have been
made, the warning light will go off after a few minutes
of driving.  If the warning light blinks for approxima
tely 1 minute and th
en remains continu-
ously illuminated, the system
is not operating properly. If
the system returns to nor-
mal, the warning light will
go off. If the warning light does not go off, have the
vehicle inspected at an author
ized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
P. 5-140
LED headlight warning light
 If the warning light comes on, there may
be a malfunction in
the LED headlight
unit. Have the vehicle inspected at an authoriz
ed Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice.
P. 5-202
Wa rn in g l ig h t s
Do this
Ref. Page
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2
Problem
Do this
Ref. Page
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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2
 Avoid revving the engine or spin
ning the wheels. Prolonged efforts to free a st
uck vehicle may result in
overheating and transa
xle failure.
If the vehicle remains stuck after several rocking attempts, have a towing service pull the vehicle out.
Problem
Do this
Ref. Page
The brakes are not functioning properly after crossing a puddle or stream.
Dry out the brakes by driving slowly
while lightly pressing the brake pedal.
P. 5-90, 6-5
The automatic transaxle makes no gear change when accelerat- ing. The initial movement of the vehicle is slow
when the vehicle
starts moving. (for vehicles with automatic transaxle)
There may be a problem in the automatic transaxle. Have the system inspected by your authorized Mitsub
ishi Motors dealer or
a repair facility of
your choice.
P. 5-75
The continuously variable trans- mission (CVT) makes no shift change when accelerating. The initial movement of the vehicle is slow when the vehicle starts moving.(for vehicles with CVT)
There may be a problem in the CVT. If the or warning lights on the multi-informat
ion display will not turn off, or if they
come on frequently, please have the vehicle chec
ked at your nearest Mits
ubishi Motors dealer.
P. 5-82
A tire is punctured.
1. Park the vehicle in a safe place where the surface is flat and level. 2. On vehicles equipped with the
tire repair kit, repair the flat tire with tire repair kit.
On vehicles equipped with the spare tire, replace the flat tire with the spare tire. 3. If your vehicle is not equippe
d with the tire repair kit or
spare tire, contact emergency
roadside assistance at 1-888-648-7820 (for ve
hicles sold in U.S.A.) or 1-888-576-4878
(for vehicles sold in Canada),
an authorized Mitsubishi Mo
tors dealer, or local towing
company for assistance.
P. 8 - 6 , 8 - 1 1
WA R N I N G
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