tow MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER III 2016 Owner's Manual

Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC) (if so equipped) 5-106 Features and controls
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There are two ways to increase the set speed. The set speed will increase by 1 mph (1 km/h) every time you push up the “RES +” switch while the ACC is activated. If youhold the switch pushed up, the set speed increases in 5 mph (5 km/h) increments.
• When a vehicle in front is a truck loaded with freight that protrudes rearwardfrom the cargo bed.• When the height of a vehicle in front isextremely low or the road clearance ofthe vehicle is extremely high.• When driving on a r
oad with alternating
up and down surfaces.• When driving on a curve.• When driving on a bumpy or rough road.• When driving in a tunnel.• When driving in construction zones.• When the rear of your vehicle is weigheddown with the weight of passengers andluggage• For up to two minutes after starting driv-ing.• When driving in curved sections of roadincluding their entrance/outlet or run- ning beside a closed lane in a traffic work or similar zone.• When the surface of th
e sensor is covered
with dirt, snow, ice, etc.• When a front vehicle or an oncomingvehicle is splashing wa
ter, snow or dirt.
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• When driving on
a winding road.
Never use the ACC in the following situa- tions:• In heavy traffic.• On winding roads.• On slippery roads, such as icy, snow-cov-ered or dirt roads.• In adverse weather conditions, such asrain, snow or sand storms, etc.• On steep downslopes.• When the inclination of a road fre-quently changes.• When the approach alarm frequentlysounds.• When your vehicle is towed or is towinganother vehicle.• When your vehicle is on a chassis dyna-mometer or free rollers.• When tire inflation pressures are notadequate.• When the temporary sp
are tire is being
used.• When the radar sensor and/or its sur-rounding area are damaged or deformed.WA R N I N G
CAUTION To maintain proper performance of the ACC:• Always clean the surface of the radar sen- sor.• Avoid impacting the radar sensor or its sur-rounding area.• Do not put a sticker on the radar sensor orits surrounding area.• Do not paint the radar sensor.• Do not install a grill guard.• Do not modify the radar sensor or its sur- rounding area.• Always use tires of the same size, sametype, and same brand, and which have no significant wear differences.• Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension.
To increase the set speed

By using the “RES +” switch:

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Forward Collision Mitigation System (FCM) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-113
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 If the brake pedal is not depressed within 2 seconds after your vehicle has beenstopped by the FCM, a warning buzzerwill sound and the brakes activated by the FCM will automatically be released. Apply the brakes as
necessary to keep
your vehicle stationary.NOTE
 When depressing the brake pedal while auto- matic braking is applie
d, the brake pedal will
feel firm. This is normal. Depress the brake pedal harder to apply
greater braking force.
 During the automatic braking, operating sounds may be heard. This is normal. WA R N I N G The FCM will not activate and will not provide either warnin
g or braking in cer-
tain situations. Some of these include:• When the selector lever is in the “P”(PARK), the “R” (REVERSE), or the “N” (NEUTRAL) position.• When your vehicle speed is extremelylow, less than approximately 2 mph (2km/h).• When an object other than a vehicle,such as a pedestri
an, is in front.
• When the FCM has detected a problem in the system.WA R N I N G
• When a vehicle sudden
ly cuts in front of
your vehicle.• When the vehicle in fr
ont is moving at a
speed much lower than your vehicle’s speed.
 Braking function will not work in the fol- lowing situations.• Your vehicle is driving at approximately19 mph (30 km/h) or faster while thevehicle in front is
stationary or moving
extremely slow.•ASC is OFF. The forward collision warning function and/or the FCM brakin
g function may not
activate in certain situations. Some of these include:• When a vehicle cuts
into your path at a
close distance.• When a vehicle ahead is moving at lowspeed.• When a vehicle ahead is not completelyin your path.• When a vehicle ahead
is towing a trailer.
• When a motorcycle or a bicycle is in front.• When a vehicle ahead is a truck loadedwith freight that protrudes rearward from the cargo bed.• When the height of a vehicle ahead isextremely low or its road clearance isextremely high.WA R N I N G
• When driving on a r
oad with alternating
up and down steep slopes.• When driving on a curve.• When driving on a bumpy or rough road.• When driving in a tunnel.• When the system recognizes driver’s steering, accelerati
ng, braking or gear
shifting actions as
evasive actions to
avoid collision.• When the rear of your vehicle is weigheddown with the weight of passengers and luggage• For up to two minute
s after starting driv-
ing.• In adverse weather conditions, such asrain, snow or fog.• When the surface of th
e sensor is covered
with dirt, snow and ice, etc.• When a vehicle ahea
d or an oncoming
vehicle is splashing wa
ter, snow or dirt.
When the system recognizes driver’s steering or accelerating
actions as evasive
actions to avoid collision, FCM controland alarm functions
may be canceled.
In certain situations,
though there is little
or no risk of a collision, the FCM may activate. Examples include: • When overtaking a vehicle.• When driving on a curve.WA R N I N G
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Forward Collision Mitigation System (FCM) (if so equipped) 5-114 Features and controls
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This switch is used to turn on or off the FCM and also to select the distance which will trig-ger the forward colli
sion warning function.
• When there is a road side object (B) that reflects the radar sensor signal, such as aroad sign.• When approaching
a gate, a railroad
crossing, an underpas
s, a narrow bridge,
manhole lid or
a speed bump.
• When driving under an overpass or pedestrian bridge.• When driving in a narrow tunnel.• When driving in a parking structure.• When approaching a slope where theincline changes
significantly.
• When trying to st
op your vehicle very
close to a vehicle or
an object in front.
• When passing a vehicle or an object closely.WA R N I N G
• When a vehicle in the next lane becomespositioned directly in
front of your vehi-
cle due to winding road conditions.
 The FCM should be tune
d off if any of fol-
lowing situations occur:• When the tires are not properly inflated. • When the emergency spare tire is used.• When your vehicle is
towed or
your vehi-
cle tows another vehicle.• When your vehicle is
carried on a truck.
• When your vehicle is on a chassis dyna- mometer or free rollers.• When the area where the radar sensor isinstalled has been da
maged or deformed.
CAUTIONTo maintain proper performance of the FCM;• Always clean the surface of the radar sen- sor.• Avoid impacting the radar sensor or its sur-rounding area.• Do not put a sticker on the radar sensor orits surrounding area.• Do not paint the radar sensor.WA R N I N G
• Do not install a grill guard.• Do not modify the radar sensor or its sur-rounding area.• Always use tires of the same size, sametype and same brand,
and which have no
significant wear differences.• Do not modify the vehicle’s suspensions.
FCM ON/OFF switch

CAUTION
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Combination headlights and dimmer switch
Features and controls 5-181
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You can flash the high beams by pulling the lever gently toward you (2). The lights will go back to normal when you let go. While the high beam is on, you will see a blue light onthe instrument panel.
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This function turns on the front side-marker and parking lights for about 30 seconds after the UNLOCK button on the remote controltransmitter is pressed when the combination headlights and dimmer swit
ch is in the “OFF”
or “AUTO” position (fo
r vehicles equipped
with the automatic light control). On vehicles equipped with the automatic light control (except for vehicles equipped with LDW), the welcome light functi
on will operate only
when it is dark outside the vehicle.
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This function turns on the headlights in thelow beam setting for about 30 seconds afterthe ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” or “LOCK” position or the operation mode is put in OFF. 1. Turn the combination headlights and dim- mer switch to the “OFF” or “AUTO” position (for vehicles
equipped with the
automatic light control).2. Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” or “LOCK” position or put the operation mode in OFF. Also, if a key was used tostart the engine, rem
ove the key from the
ignition switch. 3. Within 60 seconds of turning the ignitionswitch to the “OFF” or “LOCK” position or putting the operation mode in OFF, pull the turn signal lever toward you.
Headlight flasher
NOTE
 You can flash the high beams by pulling the lever toward you, even if the light switch is off.  If you turn the lights off with the head lights set to high-beam illumi
nation, the headlights
are automatically returned to their low-beamsetting when the light
switch is next turned
to the “ ” position.
Welcome light
NOTE
 While the welcome light function is operat- ing, perform one of
the following operations
to cancel the function. • Push the LOCK button on the remote con- trol transmitter. • Turn the combination headlights and dim- mer switch to the “ ” or “ ” position. • Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” posi- tion or put the operation mode in ON.
 It is possible to modify functions as follows: • The headlights can be set to come on in the low beam setting. • The welcome light f
unction can be deacti-
vated.
For details, consult a Mitsubishi Motorsdealer.On vehicles equipped
with Mitsubishi Multi-
Communication System
, screen operations
can be used to make the adjustment. Refer to the separate owner’s manual fordetails.
Coming home light
NOTE
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Headlight leveling swit
ch (if so equipped)
5-182 Features and controls
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4. The headlights will come on in the low beam setting for about
30 seconds. After
the headlights go off, the headlights canbe turned on again in the low beam setting for about 30 seconds by pulling the turn signal lever toward you within 60 secondsof turning the ignition switch to the “OFF” or “LOCK” pos
ition or putting the
operation mode in OFF. To turn on the headlights again after 60 seconds of turn- ing the ignition switch to the “OFF” or“LOCK” position or putting the operation mode in OFF, repeat the process from step 1.
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The direction of the headlight beam (thedirection in which th
e light shines) alters
according to the number of people and the load in the vehicle. Lo
wer the headlight angle
if it is too high due to the number of peopleand/or the load in the vehicle so that the head- lights’ glare does not distract the drivers of approaching vehicles
. First set the light
switch to the “ ” position, then turn the headlight leveling switch knob to lower the
beam. The greater the number on the head- light leveling switch knob, the lower thebeam will point. Set the switch to the appropriate position so that the headlight beam is level with the road.
NOTE
 While the coming home light function is operating, perform one of the following operations to cancel the function. • Pull the turn signal lever toward you.
• Turn the combination headlights and dim- mer switch to the “ ” or “ ” position or put the operation mode in ON. • Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” posi- tion or put the opera
tion mode in ON.
 It is possible to modify functions as follows: • The time that the headlights remain on can be changed. • The coming home light function can be deactivated. For details, consult a Mitsubishi Motors dealer. On vehicles equipped
with Mitsubishi Multi-
Communication System,
screen operations
can be used to make the adjustment. Refer to separate owne
r’s manual for details.
Headlight leveling switch
(if
so equipped)
NOTE
WA R N I N G To avoid distraction wh
ile driving, always
perform headlight adjustments before vehicle operation.NOTE
 Start adjusting when the knob is at the “0” position (when the beam
is at its highest).
 Keep the knob in the “0” position except when using the knob to lower the headlightbeam angle.  Always return the knob to the “0” position when the load is removed and the people have left the vehicle.
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Wiper and washer switch 5-188 Features and controls
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Move the lever in the direction of the arrow and release, to operate the wipers once.
Use this function when you are driving in mist or drizzle.The wipers will operate once if the lever is raised to the “MIST” position and released when the ignition switch or the operationmode is in ON or ACC.
The wipers will con-
tinue to operate while the lever is held in the “MIST” position. The wipers will operate once if the lever is moved to the “AUTO” position and the knob (C) is turned in the “+” direction when the ignition switch or th
e operation mode is in
ON.
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The windshield washer can be operated withthe ignition switch or the operation mode in ON or ACC. The washer fluid will be sprayed onto thewindshield by pulling th
e lever toward you.
When the wipers are not in operation or in intermittent operation,
by pulling the lever
toward you, the wipers
will operate
several
times while the washer fluid is being sprayed.
“+”- Higher sensitivity to rain “-”- Lower sensitivity to rain
NOTE
 Automatic wiper operation (rain sensitive) can be changed to in
termittent operation,
either vehicle speed se
nsitive or not vehicle
speed sensitive. For further information, please contact yourauthorized MITSUBIS
HI MOTORS dealer
or a repair facil
ity of your choice.
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.
Misting function
Windshield washer
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Wiper and washer switch
Features and controls 5-189
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By releasing the lever soon after pulling it toward you, the washer
fluid will be sprayed
several times while the wipers are operatingseveral times. Intelligent washer will stop operating with any operation of the lever.
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The rear window wiper and washer can beoperated when the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON or ACC. Turn the knob to operate the rear window wiper.
NOTE
 It is possible to modify functions as follows: • Intelligent washer
can be activated.
Refer to “Intelligent washer” on page 5-189. • The wipers can be set
to operate again after
about 6 seconds. These functions are not activated when the vehicle is shippe
d from the factory.
To activate or deac
tivate these functions,
please contact your au
thorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer.On vehicles equipped
with Mitsubishi Multi-
Communication System,
screen operations
can be used to make the adjustment.Refer to the separate owner’s manual for details.
Intelligent washer Rear window wiper and washer OFF- Off
INT- The wiper operates continuously for
several seconds then operates inter- mittently at intervals of about 8 sec-onds.
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Washer fluid will be sprayed onto the rear window glass while the knob isturned fully in either direction. When the washer fluid is sprayed, the wiper will automatically operate 2 or3 times.NOTE
 The rear window wiper
will automatically
perform several conti
nuous operations if the
selector lever is put in
the “R” position while
the windshield wipers or the rear window wiper is operating.(a
utomatic operation
mode) After the automatic operation, the rear win- dow wiper will stop ope
rating if the knob is
in the “OFF” position. If the knob is in the “INT” position, the re
ar window wiper will
return to the intermittent operation.It is possible to set the rear window wiper to perform the automatic operation only if the selector lever is put in
the “R” position while
the rear window wiper
is operating with the
knob in the “INT” position. See your authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer for details.
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Cargo area cover (if so equipped) 5-234 Features and controls
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There are 2 installation holes (B) for the cargo area cover. 1. Move one of the sliders (C) toward the inside of the vehicle, and fit the protrud- ing portion (D) into the installation hole that is to be used. Move the oppositeslider in the same fashion.
2. After changing the pos
ition, gently shake
the entire cargo area cover to make sure itis securely retained.
1. Roll back the cargo area cover. 2. Move one of the sliders (C) toward the inside of the vehicle
and lift it to remove
the cargo area cover.
To refit the cargo area cover, follow the removal steps in reverse. Gently shake theentire cargo area cover after fitting it to make sure it is securely retained.
To change position
NOTE
 If the second row seat touches the cargo area cover, move the cargo area cover rearward.The cargo area cover c
ould be damaged if it
supports the seatback of the second row seats.
To remove To r e f i t
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Floor mat ..........................................................................................6-3 Vehicle preparation before driving ..................................................6-4 Safe driving techniques ....................................................................6-4Driving during cold weather ............................................................6-5 Braking ............................................................................................6-5 Parking .............................................................................................6-6Loading information ........................................................................6-6 Cargo loads ....................................................................................6-10 Trailer towing ................................................................................ 6-11
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Parking 6-6 Driving safety
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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.
If necessary, apply chocks to the wheels. Be sure that the parki
ng brake is firmly set
when parked and that the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position. When parking on a hill, it
is important to set
the parking brake before moving the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position. This pre- vents loading the parking brake against thetransaxle. When this ha
ppens, it is difficult to
move the selector lever out of the “P” (PARK) position. Never leave the engine running while you take a short nap or rest. Also, never leave the engine running in a closed or poorly venti- lated place.
Your front bumper can be damaged if you scrape it over curbs or parking stop blocks.Be careful when traveling up or down steep slopes where your bumper can scrape the road. Always remove the key from the ignition switch and lock all doors and the liftgate when leaving the
vehicle unattended.
Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit area.
Move effort could be required to turn the steering wheel.Refer to “Electric power steering system (EPS)” on page 5-93.
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It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight iscalled the vehicle ca
pacity weight and
includes the weight of
all occupants, cargo
(including the roof load), non-factory-installed options, and the tongue weight of the trailer, if any, being towed. The tire and loading information placard located on thedriver’s door sill of
your vehicle will show
how much weight it may properly carry. It is important to familiarize yourself with the following terms before
loading your vehicle:
Parking Parking on a hill Parking with the engine run- ning
WA R N I N G Leaving the engine ru
nning risks injury or
death from accidentally moving the selec-tor lever or the accumulation of toxicexhaust fumes in the passenger compart- ment.
Where you park
WA R N I N G Do not park your vehicle in areas where combustible materials
such as dry grass or
leaves can come in contact with a hotexhaust, since a fire could occur.
When leaving the vehicle
Do not keep the steering wheel fully turned for a long time Loading information
WA R N I N G Never overload your ve
hicle. Overloading
can damage your vehicle, adversely affectvehicle performance, including handling and braking, cause tire failure, and result in an accident.
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