lights MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER III 2015 Workshop Manual

Hazard warning flasher switch Features and controls 5-177
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If you press the flasher switch, the front and rear turn signals will flash intermittently, and so will the hazard warn
ing lights. This is an
emergency warning syst
em and should not be
used when the vehicle is in motion, except for emergencies.If you need to leave your
vehicle, the flashers
will keep working after the ignition switch is removed or the operation
mode is put in OFF.
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ECO mode is an eco-driving support system which automatically cont
rols the engine, air
conditioning system,
4WD system (if so
equipped) and S-AWC (if so equipped) to improve fuel efficiency.Refer to Electronically controlled 4WD sys- tem” on page 5-74. Refer to “S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Con-trol)” on page 5-77. Refer to “Automatic cl
imate control air con-
ditioner” on page 7-5. The ECO mode starts working by pressing the ECO mode switch when the ignition switch or operation mode is in ON. Push the switch again and the ECO mode willcancel.
NOTE
 A light in the instrument panel flashes to show when the front and rear turn signallights are working properly.If this light flashes fa
ster than usual, check
for a burned out turn signal light bulb or mal- functioning connect
ion in the signal.
If the panel light does not come on when the lever is moved, check for a blown fuse or a burned out bulb in the panel.Have the system inspected by your autho- rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.  It is possible to modify functions as follows: • Deactivate the turn signal light 3-flash function for lane changes. • Adjust the time required to operate the lever for the 3-flash function. See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details. For vehicles equipped
with the Mitsubishi
Multi-Communication System, adjustments can be made using screen operations. For further details, refer to the separate owner’smanual.
 It is possible to cha
nge the tone of a sound-
ing buzzer as the turn signal lights flash.[Vehicle equipped with the multi informationdisplay - type 1] Refer to “Changing the turn-signal sound” on page 5-139.[Vehicle equipped with the multi information display - type 2] See your authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer for details.
Hazard warning flasher switch
NOTE
NOTE
 If the flashers are used for several hours, the battery will run down.
This could make it
difficult or impossible
to restart your vehicle.
ECO mode switch
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Front fog light switch (if so equipped) 5-178 Features and controls
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While the ECO mode is working, an ECO mode indicator will be turned on.
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The front fog lights illuminate only when the headlights are on low beam. Turning the knob in the direction of the “ON”position turns on the front fog lights as well as the indicator in the instrument cluster. To
turn them off, turn the knob in the direction of the “OFF” position.The knob will return to the neutral position when it is released.
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The windshield wiper and washer can be operated with the ignition switch or the oper-ation mode is in ON or ACC. If the blades are frozen to the windshield, do not operate the wipers
until the ice has melted
NOTE
Even if the ECO mode is operating, you can select normal operati
on of the air condi-
tioner.For further information, please contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Front fog light switch
(if so
equipped)
NOTE
 If the headlights are switched to high beam, the front fog lights will go out; they will illu-minate again when the headlights are switched back to low beam.  If the light switch is rotated to the “OFF” or “ ” position while the
front fog lights are
illuminated, they will automatically turn off. They can be turned back on again by rotatingthe combination headlights and dimmer switch back to “ ” position, and turning the knob in the direction of the “ON” posi- tion.  Do not use fog lights ex
cept in conditions of
fog, otherwise excessive light glare maytemporarily blind oncoming vehicle drivers.
Wiper and washer switch
CAUTION If the washer is used in cold weather, the washer fluid sprayed against the glass mayfreeze, which may hi
nder visibility. Warm
the glass with the defro
ster before using the
washer.
Windshield wipers
NOTE
 To ensure a clear rearward view, the rear window wiper will au
tomatically perform
several continuous opera
tions if the selector
lever is put in the “R” position while thewindshield wipers are operating. Refer to “Rear window wiper and washer” on page 5-182.
Except for vehicle with rain sensor
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Interior lights
Features and controls 5-211
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2- (OFF) The dome light stays off regardless of any door or the liftgate being opened or closed.
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.5-213
2- Dome light (rear)
 P.5-212
3- Dome light (front)/Reading lights

P.5-211
4- Downlight
 P.5-171
Dome light (front)/Reading lights Dome light (front)
1- (DOOR) When any of the doors or the liftgate isopened, the dome light illuminates; when any of them are closed, the dome light goes off after approximately 30 seconds.However, the light goes off immediately if:  The doors and the liftgate are closed while the ignition switch is in the “ON” position or the operation mode is in ON. The driver’s door is closed while the its lock knob is in the lock position, after all the other doors are closed.
 The doors and the liftgate are closed and the power door lock function is used to lock the doors. The keyless entry system remote con- trol transmitter is used to lock the doors. In vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, the doors and the lift- gate are locked using the F.A.S.T.-key.NOTE
 When the engine is
started using the key
while the doors and liftgate are closed, if youremove the key, the dom
e light will illumi-
nate for approximately 30 seconds then go off.  When the engine is started using the F.A.S.T.-key while the doors and liftgate areclosed, if the operation
mode is put in OFF,
the dome light will illu
minate for approxi-
mately 30 seconds and then go off.  The time until the light goes off can be adjusted. See your authorized MitsubishiMotors dealer for details. For vehicles equipped with the Mitsubishi Multi-Commu- nication System, adjustments can be madeusing screen operations.
For details, refer to
the separate owner’s manual.
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Interior lights 5-212 Features and controls
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Regardless of the dome light switch position, when you press the lens (A), the light on the side that is pressed
illuminates; when you
press the lens (A) agai
n, the light goes out.
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3- (OFF) The dome light stays off regardless of anydoor or the liftgate being opened or closed.
Reading lights Dome light (rear)
1- (ON)The dome light illumin
ates regardless of
any door or the liftgate being opened or closed. 2- (
)
When any of the doors or the liftgate is opened, the dome li
ght illuminates;
when any of them are closed, the domelight goes off after approximately 30 sec- onds. However, the light goes off imme- diately if:  The door and the liftgate are closed while the ignition switch is in the“ON” position or the operation mode is in ON.  The driver’s door is closed while the its lock knob is in the lock position, after all the other doors are closed.  The door and the liftgate are closed and the power door lock function is used to lock the doors.  The keyless entr
y system remote
control transmitter is used to lock the doors.  In vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, the doors and the lift- gate are locked using the F.A.S.T.- key.
NOTE
 When the engine is started using the key while the doors and liftgate are closed, if youremove the key, the do
me light will illumi-
nate for approximately 30 seconds then go off.  When the engine is started using the F.A.S.T.-key while the doors and liftgate are closed, if the operation mode is put in OFF,the dome light will il
luminate for approxi-
mately 30 seconds and then go off.  When the dome light switch is in the “ON” position, the light will not go off, even when all the doors and the liftgate are closed.  The time until the light goes off can be adjusted. See your authorized MitsubishiMotors dealer for details. For vehicles equipped with the Mitsubishi Multi-Commu- nication System, adjustments can be madeusing screen operations
. For details, refer to
the separate owner’s manual.
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Storage spaces
Features and controls 5-213
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1- (ON) The cargo room light illuminates regard- less of the liftgate being opened or closed.2- (
)
When the liftgate is opened, the cargo room light illuminates;
when it is closed,
it goes out. 3- (OFF) The cargo room light
stays out regardless
of the liftgate being opened or closed.
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 If interior lights are left on with the igni- tion switch in the “LOCK” position or the operation mode in OFF, the lights go off automatically after approximately 30 min-utes.  The lights come on again if the ignition switch or the engine
switch is operated, if
any door or liftgate is opened or closed, or if the keyless entry or F.A.S.T.-key isoperated.
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Cargo room light
Interior light auto-cutout func- tion (dome light and other lights)
NOTE
 The interior light auto
-cutout function can be
deactivated. The time until the lights auto- matically go off can
be adjusted. See your
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer fordetails. For vehicles equipped
with the Mitsubishi
Multi-Communication System, adjustmentscan be made using sc
reen operations. For
details, refer to the
separate owner’s manual.
Storage spaces
CAUTIONNever leave lighters,
carbonated drink cans,
or spectacles in the cabin when parking thevehicle in hot suns
hine. The cabin will
become extremely hot,
so lighters and other
flammable items may catch fire andunopened drink cans (i
ncluding beer cans)
may rupture. The heat may also deform or crack plastic spectacle
lenses and other spec-
tacle parts that are made of plastic. Keep the lids of storage spaces closed while driving the vehicle. A li
d or the contents of a
storage space could otherwise cause injuries during a sudden stop.NOTE
 Do not leave valuables
in any storage space
when leaving the vehicle.
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Storage spaces 5-214 Features and controls
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To open, pull the lever (A).
There is a card holder on the inside of the glove compartment.
1- Luggage floor box 2- Floor console box 3- Glove compartment
Glove compartment
WA R N I N G An open glove compartment door can cause a serious injury or death to the frontpassenger in an accident, even if the pas- senger is wearing his/
her seat belt. Always
keep the glove comp
artment door closed
when driving.NOTE
 When the lights are illuminated with the light switch in the “ ”, “ ”or “AUTO” position (vehicles with
automatic light con-
trol), the glove compartment light illumi- nates.
Card holder
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Vehicle preparation before driving 6-4 Driving safety
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For a safer and more enjoyable trip, always check for the following:  Before starting the vehicle, make certain that you and all passengers are seated and wearing their seat
belts properly (with
children in the rear seat, in appropriate restraints), and that all the doors and the liftgate are locked. Move the driver’s seat as far backward as possible, while keep
ing good visibility,
and good control of the steering wheel,brakes, accelerator,
and controls. Check
the instrument panel
indicators and multi-
information display for any possible prob-lem.  Similarly, the front
passenger seat should
also be moved as far back as possible. Make sure that infa
nts and small children
are properly restrained in accordance with all laws and regulations.
Check these by selecting the defroster mode, and set the blower swit
ch on high. You should
be able to feel the air blowing against thewindshield. Refer to “Defrosti
ng or defogging (wind-
shield, door windows)” on page 7-13 Check all the tires for heavy tread wear or uneven wear patterns. Look for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
stuck in the tread. Look
for any tread cuts or
sidewall cracks. Check
the wheel nuts for tightness, and the tires (including spare tire) for proper pressure. Replace your tires before they are heavilyworn out. As your vehicle is equi
pped with a tire pres-
sure monitoring system, there is a risk ofdamage to the tire inflation pressure sensors when the tire is replaced on the rim. Tire replacement should, only, be performed by anauthorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Have someone watch while you turn all the exterior lights on and off. Also check the turn
signal indicators and hi
gh-beam indicators on
the instrument panel. Check the ground under the vehicle after parking overnight, for
fuel, water, oil, or
other leaks. Make sure
all the fluid levels are
correct. Also, if you
can smell fuel, you need
to find out why imme
diately and have it
fixed.
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Even this vehicle’s sa
fety equipment, and
your safest driving, ca
nnot guarantee that you
can avoid an accident or injury. However, ifyou give extra attention to the following areas, you can better protect yourself and your passengers:  Drive defensively. Be aware of traffic, road and weather conditions. Leave plenty of stopping distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. Before changing lanes, check your mir- rors, blind spots, and use your turn-signal light. While driving, watch the behavior of other drivers, bicyc
lists, and pedestrians.
Vehicle preparation before driving Seat belts and seats
Defrosters Tires Lights
Fluid leaks Safe driving techniques
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Driving during cold weather
Driving safety 6-5
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 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. During extremely cold weather, the battery will not be as strong. Also, the battery powerlevel may drop beca
use more power is
used for cold starting and driving. Before driving the vehicle, check to see ifthe engine runs at the proper speed and if the 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-uptime to distribute oil to all cylinders. Then drive your vehicle slowly. Stay at low speeds at first so that thetransaxle, transfer case and rear axle oil have time to spread to all lubrication points. Check the engine antifreeze. If there is not enough coolant because of a leak 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 9-8.
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All the parts of the brake system are critical to safety. Have the vehicle serviced by anauthorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice at regular inter-
vals according to the “WARRANTY ANDMAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
Check the brake system while driving at a low speed immediately
after starting, espe-
cially when the brakes are wet, to confirmthey work normally. A film of water can be formed on the brake discs and prevent normal braking after driv-ing in heavy rain or through large puddles, or after the vehicle is washed. If this occurs, dry the brakes out by drivi
ng slowly while lightly
depressing the brake pedal. On snowy roads, ice can form on the braking system, making the brakes less effective. While driving in such
conditions, pay close
attention 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 the brakes from overheating.
Driving during cold weather
WA R N I N G The battery gives o
ff 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 seriously burned.
Braking
When brakes are wet When driving in cold weather When driving downhill
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Trailer towing
Driving safety 6-13
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Choose a proper hitch and ball, and make sure it is installed at a height that is compati- ble with the trailer.Use a good equalizing hitch which uniformly distributes the trailer tongue load throughout the frame. A safety chain must al
ways be used between
the towing vehicle and the trailer. Leave suf- ficient slack in the chain for turns. The chain
should cross under the trailer tongue to pre- vent the tongue from dropping to the groundin case it becomes damaged or separated. For correct safety chai
n procedures, consult
your authorized Mitsub
ishi Motors dealer.
Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re towing a trailer. Refer to “WAR- RANTY AND MAINTENANCE MAN-UAL”. Especially important in trailer operation are manual transaxle oil, automatic transaxle fluid, engine oi
l, rear axle oil, belt,
cooling system and brake system. Each of these is covered in this manual. For details, please refer to the “Vehicle careand maintenance” section. Check periodically to se
e that all hitch nuts
and bolts are tight.
Mitsubishi Motors recommends that any trailer having a total we
ight of 1,250 lbs (567
kg) or more (2400 models), 1,400 lbs (635kg) or more (3000 mode
ls) be equipped with
its own electric or surge-type brakes. If you choose electric br
akes, be sure they are
electrically actuated. Do not attempt to tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic system. No mat- ter how successful it
may seem, any attempt
to attach trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hydraulic system will lower braking effec- tiveness and create a potential hazard. Trailer lights and equipment must comply with federal, state,
and local regulations.
Check with your local
recreational vehicle
dealer for the requirements in your area, and use only equipment designed for your vehi-cle. Since lighting and wiring vary by trailer type and brand, you should have a qualified tech- nician install a suitable
connector between the
vehicle and the trailer. Improper equipment or installation can cause
damage to your vehi-
Trailer hitches
WA R N I N GIf you make any holes in the body of your vehicle for installing
a trailer hitch, be
sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch. If
you don’t seal them,
deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can enter your vehicle. Refer to “Exhaust system” on page 9-24.NOTE
 Mitsubishi Motors recommends that sway control be used whenever you are towing, to improve towing stability. For further informati
on, please contact your
authorized Mitsubish
i Motors dealer.
Safety chains
CAUTIONNever tow a trailer wi
thout using a safety
chain securely attached to both the trailer and the vehicle. If the
coupling unit or hitch
ball experiences a probl
em, the trailer may
separate from
your vehicle.
Maintenance when trailer tow- ing
Trailer brakes Trailer lights
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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 engine cannot be started because the battery 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 vehi
cles close enough
together so that the jumper cables canreach, 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. 4. Set the parking brake firmly on the othervehicle. Put the automatic transaxle in “P” (PARK) or the manual transaxle in “N” (Neutral).5. Turn the ignition switch (the engine switch) on each vehicle to the “LOCK” or “OFF” position. 6. Make sure your battery electrolyte is at the proper level. (Refer to “Battery” on page 9-13.)
If the vehicle breaks down If the engine stops/fails When the engine fails at the intersection
Jump-starting the engine
WA R N I N G To reduce the risk of igniting flammable gas that may be emitted 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.NOTE
 Turn off all lights, heat
er, and othe
r electrical
loads. This will avoid sparks and help saveboth batteries.
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