service MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER III 2016 User Guide

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped) 5-78 Features and controls
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To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE) position (when passing an
other 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 servicebrake. For longer waiting periods with the engine running, place th
e selector lever in the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position and apply the parking brake, while holding the vehicle stationary with the service brake.Prior to moving off after having stopped the vehicle, 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, fully engage 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 be that there is something unusual happening inthe transmission, causi
ng a safety device to
activate. Have your ve
hicle checked at an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or arepair facility of your choice as soon as possi- ble.
 Operating the accelerator pedal while the other foot is resting
on the brake pedal will
affect braking efficien
cy and may cause pre-
mature wear of brake pads. Use the selector lever in the correct shift position in accordance
with driving condi-
tions. Never coast downhill backward in the driv-ing shift position {“D” (DRIVE), “DS” (DOWN SHIFT & SPORTY DRVING), “L” (LOW) position or sports mode} or coastforward in the “R” (REVERSE) position. Engine stopping and in
creased brake pedal
and steering effort could
lead to an accident.
Do not rev the engine
with the brake pedal
pressed when the vehi
cle is stationary.
This can damage the CVT. Also, when you depress
the accelera
tor pedal
while holding down the brake pedal with theselector lever in the “D” (DRIVE) position, the engine revolutions
may not rise as high
as when performing the same operation withthe selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
Passing acceleration

CAUTION
NOTE
 In sports mode, downshi
fts do not take place
when the accelerator is depressed all the wayto the floor.
Wa i t in g

CAUTION To avoid transmission overheating, never try to keep your vehicle stationary on a hill byusing 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 se
lector lever is in a
position other than “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL).
Parking

When the CVT makes no speed change

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Electronically controlled 4WD system (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-79
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The electronically controlled 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 3 types to suit the driving conditions.
4-wheel drive operation requires special driv- ing skills.Carefully read the “4-wheel drive operation” section on page 5-85 and take care to drive safely.
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The drive mode can be switched by pressingthe drive mode switch while the ignition is in the “ON” position or the operation mode in ON.
NOTE
 [For vehicles equipped with mono-color liq- uid 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 CVT fluid temperature becomesabnormally high. [For vehicles equippe
d with color liquid
crystal display meter] 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 page5-74.
Electronically controlled 4WD system
(if so equipped)
NOTE
 If the parking brake le
ver is pulled up while
the vehicle is moving,
the front-rear distribu-
tion of driving torque control will turn OFFwhich will allow the rear wheels to lock eas- ier.
Drive mode

Drive mode
Function
4WD ECO
This is most fuel efficient modeNormal operation is 2WD, but 4WD will engage 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

Drive mode
Function
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S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) (if so equipped) 5-84 Features and controls
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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 (when the oper- ation mode in ON)” on page 5-132. The S-AWC operation status is displayed.
CAUTION 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. Warning display Reduce speed and, if the indicator stops blinking, you may resume normal driving. If the drive mode indi
cator (4WD) is blink-
ing, a problem has occurred with the S-AWC. A warning will
also be displayed in
the information screen in the multi informa- tion display. Warning 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 wearfor 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
Differential limiting
function display
The strength of the differential limitingoperation (between front-rear wheels and between left-right whee
ls) is displayed in
section E of the me
ter 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.
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4-wheel drive operation
Features and controls 5-85
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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
5-184.
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Your vehicle has been
designed primarily for
use 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 ensure better handling on dry, paved roads but al
so permits better trac-
tion when driving on slippery, 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 gi
ve sufficient hill
climbing ability and e
ngine 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 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
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. Al
ways 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 inthe 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 attention to the
condition of the ti
res, and 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 depend on the skill and experience of the opera
tor 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 vehicle 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 s
hould 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 thoroughly
with water. Refer to the “Inspection and maintenance followi
ng rough road opera-
tion” section and “Vehicle care and Mainte-nance” sections.
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4-wheel drive operation 5-86 Features and controls
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When turning a sharp corner in “4WD LOCK” (Electronically
controlled 4WD) or
“LOCK” (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 calle
d 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 accelerator pedal for asmooth start.
Set the drive mode-selector to “4WD LOCK” (Electronically contro
lled 4WD) or “LOCK”
(S-AWC) and then gradually depress the accelerator pedal for a
smooth start. Keep the
pressure on the accelera
tor pedal as constant
as possible, and drive at low speed.
CAUTION Setting the drive mode-selector to “4WD LOCK” (Electronically
controlled 4WD) or
“LOCK” (S-AWC) position to drive on drypaved road will increa
se fuel consumption,
with possible noise generation.
Turning sharp corners On snowy or icy roads
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 acceleration
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 underexcessive strain when driving on such a sur- face. This could lead to accidents.
 If any of the following 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 di
splay or the engine
power drops suddenly. Refer to “Engine overheating” 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 disp
lay” on page 5-66,
5-74.WA R N I N G When attempting to rock your vehicle out of a stuck position, be sure that the areaaround the vehicle is
clear of people and
physical 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
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Service brake
Features and controls 5-89
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Overuse of the brake can cause weakening, resulting in poor brake response and prema- ture wear of the brake pads.When driving down a long or steep hill, use engine braking by downshifting.
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Your vehicle is equipped with power brakesfor more braking force with less brake pedal effort.Your brakes are designed to operate at full capacity, even if the power assist is not being used.If the power assist is not being used, the effort needed to press the br
ake pedal is greater.
If you should lose the power assist for some reason, the brakes will still work. If the power brake unit or either of the twobrake hydraulic systems stops working prop- erly, the rest of the brake system will still work, but the vehicle
will not slow down as
quickly. You will know this has happened if you find you need to press the brake down farther, orharder when slowing down or stopping, or if the brake warning light and the warning dis- play in the multi-information display comeon.
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The disc brakes have an alarm that makes a metallic squeal when
the brake pads have
worn down enough to need service.If you hear this sound, have the brake pads replaced at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair fa
cility of your choice.
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The hill start assist make
s it easy to start off
on a steep uphill slope by preventing the vehicle from moving back
wards. It keeps the
braking force for about 2 second when you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
Service brake Brake pedal
WA R N I N G Do not leave any objects near the brake pedal or let a floor mat slide under it; doing so could prevent the full pedalstroke that would be necessary in an emergency. Make sure that the pedal can be operated freely at all times. Make surethe floor mat is securely held in place.CAUTION It is important not to drive the vehicle with your foot resting on the brake pedal when braking is not required. This practice can result in very high brake temperatures, pre-mature lining wear, a
nd possible damage to
the brakes.
Power brakes
WA R N I N G Never coast downhill
with the engine OFF.
Keep the engine running whenever your vehicle is in motion. If you turn off the engine while driving, the power brakebooster will stop wo
rking and your brakes
will not work as well.
 If the power assist is lost or if either brake hydraulic system stop
s working properly,
take your vehicle to
an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice immediately.
Brake pad wear alarm
WA R N I N G Driving with worn brake pads will make it harder to stop, and can cause an accident.
Hill start assist
(if so equipped)
WA R N I N G
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Lane Departure Warning System (LDW) (if so equipped) 5-116 Features and controls
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If the FCM detects a malfunction in the sys- tem, the “FCM!” and the “FCM SERVICEREQUIRED” message w
ill appear, the “FCM
OFF” indicator will be lit on the information screen of the multi-information display andthe FCM will automatically be turned off. If the message remains even after the opera- tion mode is tuned to
“OFF” and then back to
“ON”, please contact
your authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer.
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FCC ID:OAYARS3-B (for vehicles sold in the U.S.A)IC: 4135A-ARS3B (for vehicles sold in the Canada) This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Ca
nada licence-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two con- ditions.  this device may not
cause harmful inter-
ference received.  this device must ac
cept any interference
received including interference that maycause undesired operation.
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The Lane Departure Wa
rning system (LDW)
is a driving aid system to help prevent unin- tentional lane departure. The LDW is designed to read lane markers by using acamera (A) under cert
ain conditions. The
LDW will give you both
visual and audible
NOTE
The “FCM TEMPORARILY NOT AVAIL- ABLE” message may temporarily appear on the information screen when the radar cannotdetect a vehicle or obj
ect within range. This
is not a malfunction.
When a vehicle or an
object comes within
range, the FCM func-
tion will resume and th
e message will go off.
General information

CAUTIONChanges or modifica
tions not expressly
approved by the manufacturer for compli-ance could void the user’s authority to oper-ate the equipment.
Lane Departure Warning System (LDW)
(if so equipped)
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Multi Information display - Type 1 5-128 Features and controls
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The multi information display displays warn- ings, the odometer, tr
ip odometer, service
reminder, engine cool
ant temperature, fuel
remaining, outside temper
ature, selector lever
position, average and momentary fuel con- sumption, driving range, average speed, etc. It is also possible to change elements such as the language and units used on the multi information display. [With ignition switch
or operation mode in
OFF]
NOTE
 You can adjust to 8 different levels for when the front side-marker
lights are illuminated
and when they are not.  If the vehicle is equipped with the automatic light control, the light
switch is in a position
other than the “OFF” pos
ition and it is suffi-
ciently dark outside the vehicle, the meter illumination switches automatically to theadjusted brightness.  The brightness level
of the instruments is
stored when the ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” or “LOCK”
position or the opera-
tion mode is put in OFF.  If you press and hold the button for longer than about 2 second when the front side-marker lights are illum
inated, the brightness
level changes to the
maximum level. Press-
ing and holding the button for longer thanabout 2 second again returns the brightness level to the previous level. On vehicles e
quipped with Mitsubishi Multi-
Communication System
, the map screen
color of Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System may not be sw
itched to nighttime
setting when the mete
r illumination bright-
ness level is at the maximum.
Multi Information display - Type 1 1-
Warning display screen
 P.5-134
2- Information screen
 P.5-130
Interrupt display screen
 P.5-133
3- Door ajar warning display screen
 P.5-134
4- Odometer
 P.5-135
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Multi Information display - Type 1
Features and controls 5-131
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When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the operation m
ode is put in ON, the disp
lay screen switches in the
following order.
1-
Trip odometer
 P.5-135
2-
Trip odometer
 P.5-135
3- ECO score display
 P.5-139
4- Service reminder
 P.5-136
5- Redisplay of a warning display screen
 P.5-134
Information screen (With the igniti
on switch is turned from the “O
FF” or “LOCK” position to the
“ON” position or the operation mo
de is changed from OFF to ON)
*: When the inspection time has arrived 1- Screen when the ignition switch
or the operation mode is OFF
2- System check screen
 P.5-137
3- Screen when the ignition switch
or the operation mode is ON
4- Service reminder
 P.5-136
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Multi Information display - Type 1 5-132 Features and controls
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Each time you lightly press th
e multi information display switch, the displa
y screen switches in the following order.
Information screen (With the ignition
switch or the operation mode in ON)
*: When there is a warning display 1-
Trip odometer
 P.5-135
2-
Trip odometer
 P.5-135
3- Driving range display
 P.5-138
ECO drive assist display
 P.5-139
4- Average fuel consumption display
 P.5-138 ECO drive assist display
 P.5-139
5- Average speed display
 P.5-138
Momentary fuel consumption display
 P.5-139
6- ECO score display
 P.5-139
7- S-AWC operation display (if so equipped)
 P.5-84
8- Service reminder
 P.5-136
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