steering MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER III 2016 User Guide

Free-hand Advanced Securi
ty Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-23
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After pressing the engine switch and opera- tion mode in OFF, when driver’s door isopened, the steering wheel is locked. Warning display
The following methods can be used to unlock the steering wheel.  Put the operation mode in ACC.  Start the engine.
Steering wheel lock
(if so equipped)
To l o c k

NOTE
When the following operation is performed with the operation mode
in OFF, the steering
wheel is locked. • Open or close one of the doors. (except the liftgate) • Lock all door and the liftgate by using the F.A.S.T.-key operation or the remote con- trol transmitter of the F.A.S.T.-key.
 When the driver’s door is opened while the steering wheel does not
unlock, warning dis-
play will appear a
nd the buzzer sounds to
alert the steering
wheel is unlocked.
To unlock

WA R N I N GIf the engine is stopped while driving, do not open a door or
press the LOCK switch
on the remote control switch until the vehicle stops in a safe
place. This could
cause the steering wheel to lock, making it impossible to operate the vehicle.CAUTION Carry the F.A.S.T.-key with you when leav- ing the vehicle.If your vehicle needs to be towed, put the operation mode in ACC to unlock the steer- ing wheel.
NOTE
 When the steering wheel does not unlock, the warning display wi
ll appear. Press the
engine switch again
while moving the steer-
ing wheel slightly
right and left.
Warning display  When the steering wheel lock is abnormal, the warning display will
appear and the inner
buzzer will sounds. Pu
t the operation mode
in OFF and then press the lock switch of theF.A.S.T.-key. If the warning will appear again, contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. warning display
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Free-hand Advanced
Security Transmitter (F.A.S
.T.-key) (if so equipped)
5-24 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 startermotor. 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 engineagain. Trying repeatedly with the engine or 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 8-2for 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 5-134 or “Low coolant temperature indicato
r” on page 5-172.
Your vehicle is equipped with an electroni- cally controlled fuel injection system. This system automatically controls fuel injection. There is no need to depress the acceleratorpedal when starting the engine. To prevent battery drain, 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 downfirmly with your right foot. 4. Make sure the selector
lever is in the “P”
(PARK) position.
 If there is a fault in the steering wheel lock, the warning display wi
ll appear. Immediately
stop the vehicle in a sa
fe place and contact
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Warning display
Starting and stopping the engine

Tips for starting

NOTE
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 thanusual.CAUTION
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Free-hand Advanced Securi
ty Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-25
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5. Press the engine switch. 6. Confirm that all wa
rning lights and warn-
ing displays are functioning properly.
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, pressthe accelerator peda
l halfway and hold it
there, then crank th
e engine. Release the
accelerator pedal, immediately after theengine starts.
3. If the engine still will not start, the engine could be flooded with too much gasoline.While depressing the brake pedal, push the accelerator pedal all the way down and hold it there, then press the engineswitch to crank the engine. If the engine does not start after 5 to 6 seconds, push the engine switch
to stop cranking the
engine, and release th
e accelerator pedal.
Put the operation mode in OFF. Wait a few seconds, and then press the engine switch to crank the engine again while depressing the brake pedal, but do notpush the accelerator
pedal. If the engine
fails to start, repeat
these procedures. If
the engine still will
not start, contact your
local Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choi
ce for assistance.
Startability of the engine with an ambient temperature of -22 °F (-30 °C) or lowerWhen the ambient temperature is -22 °F (-30 °C) or lower, it may not be possible to start from a standstill even with the selector leverin the “D” (DRIVE) position. This phenomenon occurs because the trans- axle has not warmed up sufficiently; it doesnot indicate a problem.
If this occurs, place
the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) 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 accordancewith driving conditions for maximum engine performance.
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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 wheelslock.NOTE
 Minor noises may be heard on engine start- up. These will disappear as the engine warms up.
When the engine is hard to start
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 enginerevolutions do not rise to over 5,000 rpm even if the accelerato
r pedal is depressed.
Stopping the engine

WA R N I N GDo not operate the en
gine switch while
driving except in an emergency. If theengine is stopped while driving, the brakeservomechanism will ce
ase to function and
braking efficiency will deteriorate. Also, the power steering system will not func-tion and it will require greater manual effort to operate the steering. This could result in a serious accident.
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Steering wheel height and reach adjustment 5-54 Features and controls
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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.
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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.
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.
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
display 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
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Inside rearview mirror
Features and controls 5-55
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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.
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.Type 1 Type 2 Type 3
To adjust the vertical mirror position
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Ignition switch 5-60 Features and controls
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[For vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.- key).]For information on operations for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Secu- rity Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key), refer to
“Free-hand Advanced
Security Transmitter
(F.A.S.T.-key):Engine switch” on page 5-18. [Except for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Se
curity Transmit-
ter (F.A.S.T.-key).] The engine is off and the steering wheel is locked. The key can be inserted and removed only when the switch is in this position. The engine is off. The key can be inserted and removed only when the switch is in this posi-tion.
Allows operation of el
ectrical accessories
with the engine off. All accessories can be used. Engages the starter. Release the key when the engine starts.It will automatically return to the “ON” position.
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After about 30 minutes
has elapsed with the
ignition switch in th
e “ACC” position, the
NOTE
The door mirror heater can be turned on automatically.For further information, please contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. On vehicles e
quipped with Mitsubishi Multi-
Communication System, screen operations can be used to ma
ke the adjustment.
Refer to the separate
owner’s manual for
details.
Ignition switch
LOCK (Type 2) OFF (Type 1) Type 1 Type 2
ACC ON START
NOTE
 Your vehicle is equippe
d with an electronic
immobilizer. To start
the engine, the ID code
which the transponder inside the key sendsmust match the one regi
stered to the immobi-
lizer computer. (Refer to “Electronic immo- bilizer” on page 5-4.)
ACC power auto-cutout func- tion
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Ignition switch
Features and controls 5-61
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function automatically cuts out the power for the audio system and ot
her electric devices
that can be operated with that position. When the ignition switch is turned from the “ACC” position, the pow
er is supplied again
to those devices.
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When removing the key, first set the selectorlever to the “P” (PARK) position, and thenturn the key to the “OFF” position and remove it.
When removing the key,
first set the selector
lever to the “P” (PARK) position, and push the key in at the “ACC” position and keep it depressed until it is turned to the “LOCK”position, and remove it.
NOTE
 It is possible to modify functions as follows: • The time until the power cuts out can be changed to about 60 minutes. • The ACC power auto-c
utout function can
be deactivated. For details, we reco
mmend you to consult an
authorized Mitsubish
i Motors dealer.
On vehicles equipped
with Mitsubishi Multi-
Communication System,
screen operations
can be used to make the adjustment.Refer to the separate Mitsubishi Multi-Com- munications System
manual for details.
To remove the key Ty p e 1
NOTE
The key cannot be rem
oved unless the selec-
tor lever is set to the “P” (PARK) position,which allows the ignition switch to turn to the “OFF” position.
Ty p e 2
NOTE
 The key cannot be rem
oved unless the selec-
tor lever is set to the “P” (PARK) position, which allows the ignition switch to turn tothe “LOCK” position.CAUTION If the engine is stopped while driving, the power brake booster will stop functioning and greater effort for braking will be required. Also, the power steering systemwill not function and it
will require greater
effort to manually steer the vehicle. Do not leave the key in
the “ON” position for
a long time when the engine is not running. This will cause the
battery to run down.
Do not turn the key to the “START” position when the engine is r
unning. It will damage
the starter motor.
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Steering wheel lock (if so equipped) 5-62 Features and controls
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[For vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key).] For information on operations for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Secu-rity Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key), refer to “Free-hand Advanced Se
curity Transmitter
(F.A.S.T.-key): Steering wheel lock” on page5-23 [Except for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Transmit-ter (F.A.S.T.-key).] (Vehicles with steering lock system)
Remove the key at the “LOCK” position. Turn the steering wheel until it is locked. Turn the key to the “ACC” position while moving the steeri
ng wheel slightly.
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[For vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Tr
ansmitter (F.A.S.T.-
key).] For information on
operation for vehicles
equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Secu- rity Transmitter (F.A
.S.T.-key), refer to
“Free-hand Advanced Se
curity Transmitter
(F.A.S.T.-key): Starting” on page5-12. [Except for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Transmit- ter (F.A.S.T.-key).]  Do not operate the starter motor continu- ously for longer than 15 seconds as this could run the battery down or damage the starter motor. If the engine does not start, turn the ignition switch back to the “OFF” or “LOCK” position, wait a few seconds,and then try again. Trying repeatedly with the engine or 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 upenough for driving when the bar graph of engine coolant temperature display starts to move or the low coolant temperatureindicator goes out. Refe
r to “Engine cool-
ant temperature display” on page 5-134 or “Low coolant temperature indicator” onpage 5-172.
Steering wheel lock
(if so
equipped)
To l o c k

To unlock

CAUTION Remove the key when leaving the vehicle.NOTE
If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may sometimes make it difficult to turn the key from “LOCK” to “ACC”. Firmlyturn the steering wheel to the left or to the right as you turn the key.
Starting the engine
Tips for starting
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Automatic transaxle (if so equipped) 5-68 Features and controls
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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 m
oving for an extended
length of time during driving, such as in atraffic jam.
This position is used fo
r most city and high-
way driving. The transaxle will automatically change its gear depending on road and driv- ing conditions.
This position is for driving up very steep hills and for engine braking at low speeds when driving down steep hills.
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While the vehicle is stopped or being drivenwith the selector lever in the “D” (DRIVE) or “L” (LOW) position,
sports mode can be
selected by pulling one of the sportronicsteering wheel paddle shifter towards you. In sports mode, rapid
shifting is possible sim-
ply by operating the sportronic steering wheelpaddle shifter. Unlike the manual transaxle, sports mode allows shifting with the accelerator pedaldepressed.
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

WA R N I N G Never move the select
or lever to the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position while driving sinceyou could accidentally
slip it into the “P”
(PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) position, damaging the transaxle. 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 transaxle damage, never shift into the “D” (DRIVE) position from the “R” (REVERSE) position while the vehicle is in motion.
“L” LOW

WA R N I N G this position can be used for maximum engine braking. Be very careful not to shift into “L” (LOW) suddenly.Sudden engine brak
ing may cause the
tires to skid. Select this position according to the roadconditions and vehicle speed.
Sports mode

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Automatic transaxle (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-69
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To return to “D” (DRIVE) or “L” (LOW) operation, pull the sportronic steering wheelpaddle shifter on the + (SHIFT UP) side for longer than 2 seconds. When returning to “D” (DRIVE) or “L”(LOW) operation, the selector lever position display will change to “D” (DRIVE) or “L” (LOW) position.
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In sports mode, the curre
ntly selected gear is
displayed on the information screen in the multi-information display.
+ (SHIFT UP) The transaxle shifts up by one gear with each operation. − (SHIFT DOWN) The transaxle shifts down by one gear witheach operation.
SHIFT UP
SHIFT DOWN
CAUTION In sports mode, the driver must execute upward shifts in accordance with prevailingroad conditions, taking care to keep theengine speed below the red zone. Repeated continuous ope
ration of the spor-
tronic steering wheel pa
ddle shifter will con-
tinuously switch shift position. Gears may not change when the lateral pad- dle shifters are operated at the same time. NOTE
 Gears can only be selected in a forward direction from 1st gear to 6th gear. Toreverse or park the vehi
cle, move the selector
lever to the “R” or “P” position.  To maintain good running performance, the transaxle may refuse to perform an upshift when the selector lever is moved to the“+(SHIFT UP)” positi
on at certain vehicle
speeds. Also, to prevent over-revving of the engine, the transaxle may refuse to perform adownshift when the lever is moved to the “
−
(SHIFT DOWN)” position
at certain vehicle
speeds. When this happens, a buzzer soundsto indicate that a dow
nshift is not going to
take place.  Downward shifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows down. Before the vehicle stops, 1st ge
ar is automatically
selected.
 When the selector lever is in the “D” (DRIVE) position and sports mode isselected, the vehicle will automaticallyreturn to “D” (DRIVE)
operation if the vehi-
cle is stopped.  When the selector lever is in the “L” (LOW) position and sports mode is selected, the vehicle will stay in
sports mode and not
return to “L” (LOW) operation even if the vehicle is stopped.  The upward shift may be
made automatically
in sports mode when the engine revolutions rise and approach the tachometer’s red zone(the red-coloured part of the tachometer dial).  When pulling away from a standstill on a slippery road, pull the sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter on the + (SHIFT UP)side to select 2nd gear
. Pull the sportronic
steering wheel paddle shifter on the
−
(SHIFT DOWN) side to shift back to 1stgear.  When the sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter is operated with the selector lever in the “L” (LOW) position, gear is not shifted because the selectable shift range is limited.
Sports mode display

NOTE
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