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

Instruments and controls 1-1
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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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Interior 1-5 Overview
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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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If this warning light comes on or
flashes while you’re driving...
Quick index
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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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If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving... 2-2 Quick index
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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 problem occurs...
Quick index 2-7
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 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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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 ......
...........
...........
...........
...........
...........
.........
.....5-38
Child safety locks for rear door ..........
...........
.........
.........
.........
.....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)..................
...........
........... 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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Free-hand Advanced
Security Transmitter (F.A.S
.T.-key) (if so equipped)
5-26 Features and controls
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 The operation mode ca
n be in any mode
to start the engine.  The starter motor will be turning for up to approximately 15 seconds if the engine switch is released at once. Pressing the engine switch again while the starter motor is still turning will stop the starter motor.The starter motor will be turning for up to approximately 30 se
conds while the
engine switch is pressed.If the engine does not start, wait for a while and then attempt to start the engine again. Trying repeatedly with the engineor starter motor still turning will damage the starter mechanism.  If the engine will not start because the bat- tery is weak or discharged, refer to “Jump-starting the engine” on page 8-2 for instructions. A longer warm up period will only con- sume extra fuel.
The engine is warmed up enough for driv- ing when the bar graph of engine coolanttemperature display star
ts to move or the
low coolant temperature indicator goes out. Refer to “Engine coolant temperaturedisplay” on page 5-163.
Your vehicle is equipped with an electroni- cally controlled fuel injection system. This system automatically controls fuel injection. There is usually no need to depress the accel-erator pedal when starting the engine. To prevent battery drai
n, wait a few seconds
between attempts to restart the engine.
1. Make sure all occupants are properly seated with seat belts fastened.2. Make sure the parking brake is applied. 3. Press and hold the brake pedal down firmly with your right foot. 4. Make sure the selector
lever is in the “P”
(PARK) position. 5. Press the engine switch. 6. Confirm that all warning lights and warn- ing displays are functioning properly.
Starting and stopping the engine

Tips for starting

WA R N I N G Never run the engine in
a closed or poorly
ventilated area any longer than is neededto move your vehicle out of the area. Car- bon monoxide gas, which is odorless and extremely poisonous, could build up andcause serious injury or death.CAUTION Do not push-start the vehicle.Do not run the engine at high rpms or drive at high speeds until the engine has had a chance to warm up.
Starting the engine

NOTE
 After the engine has not
started for a while,
the brake pedal effort needed to start the engine may become grea
ter. If this occurs,
depress the brake pedal more firmly than usual.NOTE
 The engine can only be started when the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position. For safety reasons,
the engine should be
started when the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position in which the driving wheels lock.
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Parking brake 5-58 Features and controls
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When the parking brake is applied, the brake warning light in the instrument cluster andthe indicator light (A) on the Electric parking brake switch will come on. When parking on a hill, set the parking brake, and turn the front wheels toward the curb on adownhill, or away from
the curb on an uphill.
CAUTIONWhile the vehicle is in
motion, do not apply
the Electric parking
brake. Doing so may
cause overheating and/or
premature wear of
brake parts, reducing brake performance. NOTE
 In the following condi
tions, the brake warn-
ing light will illuminate for approximately15 seconds and then go off. • While the Electric pa
rking brake is applied,
the ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” position or the opera
tion mode is put in
OFF. • While the ignition switch is in the “OFF” position or the operation mode is in OFF,the Electric pa
rking brake switch is pulled
up.
 If the Electric parking
brake must be applied
in an emergency situation, pull and hold theElectric parking brake
switch to apply the
Electric parking brake. At that time, the fol- lowing warning display will appear in the multi-information disp
lay and a buzzer will
sound, however you shoul
d continue to pull
and hold the Electric
parking brake switch.
 When parking on steep grades, pull up the Electric parking brak
e switch twice (once
more after the operati
on is completed once).
The maximum effect of the parking brakewill be obtained.  If the parking brake does not hold the vehicle stationary after the foot brake is released, contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.  When the ignition switch or the operation mode is other than ON, if the Electric park-ing brake is applied, the Electric parking brake indicator light comes on for a while.NOTE
 If the Electric parking brake switch is repeat- edly operated in a short time, the followingwarning display will
appear in the multi-
information display and
the Electric parking
brake will temporarily
stop working. In such
case, wait for approxi
mately 1 minute until
the warning display di
sappears, and operate
the Electric parki
ng brake switch again.
 The brake warning light
and the indicator
light on the Electric
parking brake switch
may blink. This does not
indicate a malfunc-
tion, the lights go off when/if the Electricparking brake is released.  Depending on the situat
ion, the Electric
parking brake may be
applied automatically.
Refer to “Brake auto hold” on page 5-93.NOTE
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Starting the engine
Features and controls 5-69
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This model is equipped with an electronically controlled fuel injection system. This is a sys-tem that automatically controls fuel injection. There is usually no need to depress the accel- erator pedal when starting the engine.The starter should not be run for more than 15 seconds at a time. To prevent battery drai
n, wait a few seconds
between attempts to restart the engine. 1. Make sure all occupants are properly seated with seat belts fastened.
2. Insert the ignition key. 3. Press and hold the brake pedal downfirmly with your right foot. 4. Make sure the selector
lever is in the “P”
(PARK) position.5. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” posi- tion and make certain that all warning lights are functioning properly beforestarting the engine. 6. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position without pre
ssing the accelerator
pedal. Release the
ignition switch when
the engine starts.
After several attempts
, you may experience
that the engine still does not start. 1. Make sure that all electric devices, such as lights, air conditi
oning blower and rear
window defogger, are turned off.
2. While depressing the brake pedal, press the accelerator peda
l halfway and hold it
there, then crank the engine. Release the accelerator pedal, immediately after the engine starts.3. If the engine still wi
ll not start, the engine
could be flooded with too much gasoline. While depressing the brake pedal, pushthe accelerator pedal all the way down and hold it there, then crank the engine for 5 to 6 seconds. Return the ignition switch to the “OFF” or “LOCK” position and release the accelerator pedal. Wait a fewseconds, and then crank the engine again for 5 to 6 seconds while depressing the brake pedal, but do
not push the accelera-
tor pedal. Release the ignition switch if the engine starts. If the engine fails to start, repeat these procedures. If theengine still will not
start, contact your
local Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choi
ce for assistance.
When the ambient temperature is -22 °F (-30 °C) or lower, it may not be possible to startfrom a standstill even with the selector lever
WA R N I N G Never run the engine in
a closed or poorly
ventilated area any lo
nger than is needed
to move your vehicle out of the area. Car-bon monoxide gas, whic
h is odorless and
extremely poisonous, could build up and cause serious injury or death.CAUTION Do not push-start the vehicle.Do not run the engine at high rpms or drive at high speeds until th
e engine has had a
chance to warm up. Release the ignition sw
itch as soon as the
engine starts. Otherwise, the starter motor will be damaged
Starting the engine
NOTE
 Minor noises may be he
ard on engine start-
up. These will disappear
as the engine warms
up.
When the engine is hard to start
Startability of automatic transaxle vehicle and CVT vehicle with ambient temperature of -22 °F (-30 °C) or lower
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