warning MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER III 2015 Owner's Guide

Power liftgate (if so equipped) Features and controls 5-41
5
If the close switch is pressed once while the power liftgate is clos
ing, the warning buzzer
sounds once and the power liftgate opens.
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If the auto reverse sensors (A) on either sideof the power liftgate de
tect that something is
being trapped by the cl
osing power liftgate,
the warning buzzer will sound once and the liftgate will automatically reverse directionand return to the full open position.
After the power liftgate has opened automati- cally, if it is detected that the power liftgate is dropping due to factors such as accumulated snow, the power liftgate will close automati-cally.
A warning buzzer w
ill sound continuously
while the drop prevention mechanism is oper-ating. If the engine is started while the power lift- gate is operating, the power liftgate mayintermittently move
or stop moving to pre-
vent the power liftgate from moving abruptly. Approximately 10 seconds after the powerliftgate has fully closed or opened, power lift- gate operation will again resume.
NOTE
 If the close switch is again pressed once while the power liftgate
is operating in the
opening direction, th
e warning buzzer will
sound once and the power liftgate will close.
Auto reverse

WA R N I N G The auto reverse mechanism will not oper- ate just before the power liftgate becomesfully closed. Therefore, be careful not totrap a hand, part of your body or an object at this time. When the power liftgate is closed manu- ally, the auto reverse mechanism will not operate.  If the auto reverse mechanism has been repeatedly activated
, the power liftgate
may stop and then, de
pending on its posi-
tion, may abruptly open
or close. Once the
power liftgate is completely closed oropen, automatic operation will be resumed.CAUTION Do not damage the auto reverse sensor, when loading or unloading lugga
ge. If the sensor is
damaged, the power liftgate will not close automatically.
Drop prevention mechanism

NOTE
 If snow has accumulate
d on the power lift-
gate, remove it befo
re operating the power
liftgate.  Do not install any acce
ssory other than Mit-
subishi Motors Genui
ne parts on the power
liftgate. The drop prevention mechanism may be activated due to
the weight of the
accessory.  The drop prevention mechanism could be activated if you attempt to close the liftgate manually immediately af
ter the power lift-
gate has been comple
tely opened automati-
cally.
Sudden operation prevention mechanism

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Parking brake 5-52 Features and controls
5
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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com- plete stop, fully engage the parking brake,and then move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position.
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.
Operating the sunroof repeatedly with the engine turned off will
run down the battery.
Operate the sunroof onl
y while the engine is
running.
Parking brake
NOTE
To apply 1- Pull the lever up without pushing the
button at the end of hand grip. When the parking brake is set and theignition switch is in the “ON” position, the brake warning light in the instru- ment cluster will come on. Before driving, be sure to release the parking brake.
To deactivate 1- Pull the lever up slightly. 2- Press and hold the button at the end of
the hand grip.
3- Push the lever downward.
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Steering wheel height
and reach adjustment
Features and controls 5-53
5
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To adjust the steering wheel to the desired position, move the lever upward or down- ward while moving the steering wheel to the desired position.
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Adjust the inside rearview mirror only after making any seat adjustme
nts so as to have a
clear view to the rear of the vehicle.
Adjust the inside mirror to maximize the view through the rear window. It is possible to move
the mirror up and down
to adjust its position.
CAUTION Before driving, be sure that the parking brake is fully released and brake warninglight is off.If you drive without the parking brake fully released, the warning di
splay will appear on
the information screen in the multi-informa-tion display. If a vehicle is driven without releasing the parking brake, the brakes will be overheated,resulting in ineffectiv
e braking and possible
brake failure. Warning light Warning display
Steering wheel height and reach adjustment
1- Wheel lock 2- ReleaseWA R N I N G After adjusting, make sure the lock lever is secured in the locked (1) position. Do not attempt to adjust the steering wheel while driving. This can be danger-ous.
Inside rearview mirror
1 2
WA R N I N G Do not attempt to adjust the inside rear- view mirror while driving. This can bedangerous.Be sure to adjust the mirrors before driv- ing.
To adjust the vertical mirror position
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Starting the engine
Features and controls 5-59
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2. Insert the ignition key. 3. Press and hold the
brake pedal down 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 pressi
ng 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 conditio
ning 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 th
e engine. Release the
accelerator pedal, immediately after the engine starts.3. If the engine still will 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. Retu
rn 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 no
t push the accelera-
tor pedal. Release the ignition key if the engine starts. If the
engine fails to start,
repeat these procedures
. If the engine still
will not start, cont
act your local Mitsubi-
shi Motors dealer or
a repair facility of
your choice 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
in the “D” (DRIVE) or “R” (REVERSE) position.This occurs because the transaxle has not warmed up sufficiently
; it does not indicate a
problem. If this occu
rs, place the selector
lever in the “P” (PAR
K) position and let the
engine idle for at
least 10 minutes.
The transaxle will wa
rm up, and you will be
able to start normally. Do not leave the vehicle during warm-up operation. The MIVEC engine automatically switches its intake-valve control between a low-speed mode and a high-speed mode in accordance with driving conditions for maximum engineperformance.
NOTE
 Minor noises may be heard on engine start- up. These will disappear as the engine warmsup.
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
Using the MIVEC engine
NOTE
 To protect the engine
, the high-speed mode
may not be selected wh
ile the engine coolant
temperature is low. In such a case, the engine revolutions do not rise to over 5,000 rpmeven if the accelerato
r pedal is depressed.
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Automatic transaxle (if so equipped) 5-62 Features and controls
5
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When the operation mode is put in ON, the selector lever position
is shown on the multi-
information display.
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[For vehicles equipped mono-color liquid crystal display meter] When the selector le
ver position indicator
blinks while you are driving, there could be a malfunction in the automatic transmission
system or A/T fluid temperature becomes abnormally high.
[For vehicles equipped with color liquid crystal display meter]
or
When the warning display or the warn- ing display appears on the information screen
Selector lever position display

Warning display

When the selector lever position indicator blinks

Type 1 Type 2
NOTE
 “A” indicator blinks only if the A/T posi- tional switch is broken. It does not indicate
in normal driving condi-
tion.
CAUTION If a malfunction occurs in the A/T while driving, the indicator will blink.In this case, immediat
ely park your vehicle
in a safe place and fo
llow these procedures:
[If the indicator blinks
rapidly (once per sec-
ond), the A/T fluid is overheating.]Park your vehicle in a safe place but do not turn off the engine. M
ove the selector lever
to the “P” (PARK) position and open thebonnet. Keep the engine, idling. After a while, move the selector lever into any position other than “P” (PARK) positionand confirm that the i
ndicator stops blinking.
It is safe to continue driving if the indicator no longer blinks.If the indicator conti
nues blinking or blinks
intermittently, have
your vehicle inspected
by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.[If the indicator blinks slowly (once per 2 seconds), the A/T safety
device may be oper-
ating due to a malfunction.]Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors deal
er as soon as possi-
ble.
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Automatic transaxle (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-63
5
in the multi-information display while you are driving, there could be a malfunction inthe automatic transaxle.
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This position locks the transaxle to prevent the vehicle from moving.
The engine can be
started from the “P” (PARK) position. Move the lever to this position only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. At this position, the
transaxle is disengaged.
It is the same as th
e neutral position on a
manual transaxle and should be used when the vehicle is not moving for an extended length of time during driving, such as in atraffic jam.
CAUTION If a malfunction occurs in the automatic transaxle while driving, the warning dis- play or the warni
ng display will appear
on the information screen in the multi-infor- mation display. In this case, immediat
ely park your vehicle
in a safe place and fo
llow these procedures:
When warning display is showing The automatic transaxle fluid is overheating. Stop your vehicle in a
safe place, put the
selector lever in the
“P” position, and open
the engine hood with the engine running to allow the engine to c
ool down. After a while,
confirm that the warning display is no longer showing. It is safe to continue driving if the display is no longer showing. If thewarning display rema
ins or flashes fre-
quently, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a
repair facility
of your choice.
When warning display is showing It may be that there is something unusual happening in the automa
tic transaxle, caus-
ing a safety device to
activate. Have your
vehicle inspected by an
authorized Mitsubi-
shi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your
choice as soon as possible.
Selector lever positions

“P” PARK

“R” REVERSE

CAUTION Never shift into the “P” (PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) position while the vehicle is in motion. If the lever is shifted into the “P” (PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) position whilethe vehicle is in moti
on, the transaxle may be
damaged.
“N” NEUTRAL

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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-67
5
To park the vehicle, fi
rst bring it to a com-
plete stop, fully engage the parking brake, and then move the sele
ctor lever to the “P”
(PARK) position. If the transaxle does not change gears while driving, or your vehicle does not pick upenough speed when starting on an uphill slope, it may be that there is something unusual happening in the
transaxle, causing a
safety device to activa
te. Have your vehicle
checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair fac
ility of your choice as
soon as possible.
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The CVT will automati
cally and continuously
change its gear ratio depending on road anddriving conditions. This helps achieve smooth driving and excellent fuel efficiency. Also you can manually shift up and shiftdown the transmission. Refer to “Sports mode” on page 5-72. The transmission prevents unnecessary upshifts even when the accelerator pedal is released and ensures smooth driving.
According to the conditions, the transmission will automatically shift to a lower gear ratio to achieve stronger engine braking. This mayhelp reduce your need
to use the service
brake.
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As an additional safe
ty precaution, models
equipped with a continuously variable trans-mission have a shift-lock device that holds the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position. To move the selector lever from the “P”(PARK) position to another position, follow the steps below. 1. Press and hold the brake pedal down. 2. Move the selector lever to the desiredposition.
 Do not rev the engine unnecessarily while the vehicle is stationary. Unexpected acceler-ation may occur if the se
lector lever is in a
position other than “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL).
Parking

When the automatic transaxle makes no gear change

CAUTION
NOTE
 When the warning display and “SLOW DOWN” or the wa
rning display and
“SERVICE REQUIRED” appear on the information screen in the multi-informationdisplay, there could be
a malfunction in the
automatic transaxle. Refer to “Automatic transaxle: Warning di
splay” on page 5-62.
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
(if so
equipped)DRIVING UPHILL

DRIVING DOWNHILL

Selector lever operation

NOTE
 The selector lever cannot
be moved from “P”
(PARK) to another position if the ignition switch is set to the “OFF” or “LOCK” or“ACC” position, or if the key has been removed, or the opera
tion mode is put in
OFF or ACC, or if the brake pedal is notpressed and held down.
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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-69
5
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When the selector lever cannot be shifted from the “P” (PARK) position to anotherposition while the brake
pedal is pressed and
held down with the i
gnition switch at the
“ON” position or the operation mode in ON,the battery may be flat or the shift-lock mech- anism may be malfunctioning. Immediately have your
vehicle checked by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility
of your choice.
If you need to move the vehicle, shift the selector lever as follows. 1. Make sure the parking brake is fully applied.2. Stop the engine if it is running. 3. Insert a screwdrive
r with a cloth over its
tip into the notch (A) of the cover. Prygently as shown to remove the cover.
4. Depress the brake pedal with the right foot. 5. Insert a screwdriver in the shift-lock release hole (B). Shift the selector lever to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position while pressing the screwdriver down.
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When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position or the operation mode is put in ON, the selector lever position is shown onthe multi-information display.
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[For vehicles equipped mono-color liquidcrystal display meter] When the selector le
ver position indicator
blinks while you are driv
ing, there could be a
malfunction in the automatic transmission
When the selector lever cannot be shifted from the “P” (PARK) posi-tion

Selector lever position display

Warning display

When the selector lever position indicator blinks

Type 1 Type 2
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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped) 5-70 Features and controls
5
system or CVT fluid temperature becomes abnormally high.
[For vehicles equipped with color liquid crystal display meter]
or
When the warning display or the warn- ing display appears on
the information screen
in the multi-information display while you are driving, there could be a malfunction inthe CVT.
NOTE
 “A” indicator blinks only if the CVT posi- tional switch is broken. It does not indicate in
normal driving condi-
tion.
CAUTION If a malfunction occurs in the CVT while driving, the indicator will blink.In this case, immediat
ely park your vehicle
in a safe place and follow these procedures: [If the indicator blinks
rapidly (once per sec-
ond), the CVT fluid is overheating.]Park your vehicle in
a safe place but do not
turn off the engine. M
ove the selector lever
to the “P” (PARK) position and open thebonnet. Keep the engine, idling. After a while, move the selector lever into any position other than
“P” (PARK) position
and confirm that the i
ndicator stops blinking.
It is safe to continue
driving if the indicator
no longer blinks.If the indicator conti
nues blinking or blinks
intermittently, have
your vehicle inspected
by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.[If the indicator blinks slowly (once per 2 seconds), the CVT safety device may be operating due to a malfunction.]Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as soon as possi- ble.
CAUTION If a malfunction occurs in the CVT while driving, the warning display or the warning display will appear on the informa- tion screen in the multi-information display. In this case, follow these procedures: [When warning display is showing] The continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid is overhea
ting. The engine con-
trol may activate to lower the CVT fluid tem-perature, causing the e
ngine revolutions and
vehicle speed to decrease, In this case, take one of the following procedures.• Slow down your vehicle.• Stop your vehicle in a
safe place, put the
selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position, and open the engine hood with the enginerunning to allow the engine to cool down.
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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-71
5
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This position locks the transmission to pre- vent the vehicle from m
oving. The engine can
be started from the “P” (PARK) position. Move the lever to this position only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
At this position, the transmission is disen- gaged. It is the same
as the neutral position on
a manual transaxle and should be used whenthe vehicle is not m
oving for an extended
length of time during driving, such as in a traffic jam.
This position is used fo
r most city and high-
way driving. The transmission will automati- cally and continuously ch
ange its gear ratio
depending on road and driving conditions. Use when engine braking is needed, or for high-power sport drive.
After a while, confirm that the warning display is no longer show
ing. It is safe to
continue driving if the display is no longer showing. If the warn
ing display remains or
flashes frequently,
have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. [When warning di
splay is showing]
It may be that ther
e is something unusual
happening in the CVT, causing a safety device to activate
. Have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized MitsubishiMotors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon
as possible.
Selector lever positions

“P” PARK

“R” REVERSE

CAUTION
CAUTIONNever shift into the “P” (PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) position while the vehicle is inmotion. If the lever is shifted into the “P”(PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) position while the vehicle is in motion, the transmission may be damaged.
“N” NEUTRAL

WA R N I N G Never move the selector lever to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position while driving since you could accidentally slip it into the “P”(PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) position, damaging the transmission. To prevent the vehicle from rolling when stopped on a slope,
the engine should be
started in the “P” (PARK) position, not in “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
 To prevent rolling, always keep your foot on the brake pedal when the vehicle is in“N” (NEUTRAL) positi
on, or when shift-
ing into or out of “N” (NEUTRAL) posi- tion.
“D” DRIVE

CAUTION To prevent transmission damage, never shift into the “D” (DRIVE) position from the “R” (REVERSE) position while the vehicle is in motion.
“Ds” DOWNSHIFT & SPORTY DRIVING

WA R N I N G
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