towing MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER III 2016 Owner's Manual

Towing 8-14 For emergencies
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If towing is necessary,
we recommend you to
have it done by a commercial tow truck ser- vice.When towing is required, transport the vehi- cle using a tow truck. Incorect towing equipment could damageyour vehicle.
There may be local re
gulations concerning
towing in your area. Obey the regulations of the area where youare driving your vehicle.
To w i n g If your vehicle needs to be towed
CAUTION Do not attempt to be
towed by another vehi-
cle with a rope.
NOTE
 Your vehicle cannot to
w any other vehicle.
Do not tow all-wheel drive vehicles with this style.
Towing the vehicle by a tow truck
CAUTION This vehicle must not be towed by a tow truck using sling lift
type equipment (Type
A) as illustrated. Usi
ng a sling lift will dam-
age the bumper and front end. This vehicle must not be towed with the driv- ing wheels on the ground (Type B) as illus- trated. This could result in the driving system dam-age. Do not tow all-wheel drive vehicles with the rear wheels on the ground (Type C) as illus- trated. This could result in the driving system damage or vehicle may
jump at the carriage.
If you tow all-wheel driv
e vehicles, use only
Type D or E equipment.
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Operation under adverse driving conditions
For emergencies 8-15
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Release the parking brake. Set the selector lever to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
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If your vehicle becomes
stuck in snow, sand,
or mud, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Rock your vehicle back and forth to free it.Do not rev the engine or spin the wheels. Constant efforts to free a stuck vehicle can cause overheating and tr
ansaxle failure. Let
the engine idle for a few minutes to cool the transaxle before trying again. If your vehicle is still
stuck after several rock-
ing attempts, call for a commercial tow truck service.
 [For front-wheel driv
e vehicle equipped with
the active stability control (ASC)]If the vehicle is towed with the ignitionswitch in the “ON” pos
ition or the operation
mode in ON and only the front wheels raised off the ground (Type C), the ASC may oper-ate, resulting in an accident. When towing the vehicle with the front wheels raised, keep the ignition switch or
the operation mode as
follows. [Except for vehicles equipped with the F. A . S . T. - k e y ]The ignition switch is in “LOCK”, “OFF” or “ACC” position. [Vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]The operation mode is in OFF or ACC.
Towing a front-wheel drive vehi- cle with front wheels off the ground (Type C)
CAUTION
Operation under adverse driving conditions If your vehicle becomes stuck in sand, mud or snow
WA R N I N G When trying to rock
your vehicle out of a
stuck position, make sure that there are nopeople nearby. The
rocking motion can
make your vehicle suddenly lurch forward or backward, and inju
re any bystanders.
On wet roads
CAUTIONAvoid flooded roads. Water is often deeper than it looks, and you could be seriously hurtby driving into flood water. When driving in rain, on water-covered roads, or through a car
wash, water could get
into the brake discs and make them fail tem- porarily. In such cases, lightly press thebrake pedal to see if they are working prop- erly. If they are not, press the pedal lightly several times while driving to dry the brakepads or linings, then check them again. When driving in rain, a layer of water may form between the tires and the road surface (hydroplaning). This loosens your tires’ grip on the road, making it difficult to steer orbrake properly. When driving on a wet road:• Drive your vehicle at a safe speed.• Do not drive on worn tires.• Always keep the tires at the correct infla- tion pressures.
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Engine hood
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-3
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To reduce the possibili
ty of catalytic con-
verter damage:  Use UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY of the type of recommended in the “Fuel selection”. Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of gas could damage the catalytic converter. Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. If the battery is weak or run down, use jumper cables toproperly start the engine.
 Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or removed, such aswhen performing
diagnosti
c tests.
 Do not idle the engine
for a long time if it
is idling roughly or otherwise obviouslymalfunctioning.  To prevent the catalytic converter from being damaged from unburned gas, do notrace the engine when turning off the igni- tion switch.  Stop driving the vehicle if you think the performance is noticeably low, or the engine has a malfunction such as with theignition, etc. If you are not able to stop driving immediately,
slow down and drive
for only a short time. Have your vehiclechecked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon
as possible.
 In unusual situations involving major engine problems, a burning odor may indicate severe and abnormal catalyticconverter overheating.
If this occurs, stop
in a safe place, shut the engine off and let the vehicle cool. Once
the engine is cool,
immediately take your
vehicle to a dealer
or a repair facility of your choice for ser- vice.
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Use the engine hood release lever (located under the instrument panel near the driver’s door) to unlock the engine hood. Pull the lever toward you to release the engine hood latch.
CAUTION Damage to the catalyti
c converter can result
if your vehicle is not
kept in proper operating
condition. If the engine
malfunctions or mis-
fires, or if your vehi
cle performance suffers,
have it serviced promptly. Running your vehicle when it is
overheated may result in
damage to the converter and vehicle.WA R N I N G Do not park or run your vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as dry grass or leaves can come
in contact with a
hot exhaust, since a fire could occur. Do not put undercoat paint on the cata- lytic converter.
Engine hood To open
WA R N I N G Never use the release lever to unlatch the engine hood while the
vehicle is in motion.
Do not drive your vehicle unless the engine hood is locked.
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Alphabetical index
12-5
12
Snow tires
..........................................
9-21
Spark plugs
........................................
9-23
Starting the engine
.....................
5-24
, 5-62
Steering
Steering wheel height
and reach adjustment
5-54 Wheel lock
............................
5-23
, 5-62
Stop lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-30
Replacement
..................................
9-35
Storage spaces
..................................
5-228
Sun visors
........................................
5-218
Sunglasses holder
.............................
5-231
Sunroof
..............................................
5-51
Super-all wheel control (S-AWC)
S-AWC drive mode display
.............
5-83
S-AWC drive mode-selector
............
5-83
S-AWC operation display
................
5-84
Supplemental Re
straint System
............
4-33
How the Supplemental Restraint System works
..........................................
4-36
Maintenance service
........................
4-49
T
Tail light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-30
Replacement
..................................
9-35
Tank capacity
.....................................
11-7
Theft-alarm system
.............................
5-45
Time Setting
......................................
7-47
Timing belt
........................................
9-24
Tire
...................................................
9-15
Inflation pressure
............................
9-18
Maintenance
..................................
9-19
Quality grading
..............................
10-2
Replacing tires and wheels
..............
9-19
Rotation
........................................
9-20
Size (tire and wheel)
.......................
11-7
Snow tires
.....................................
9-21
Tire and loading information placard 11-3 Tire chains
.....................................
9-21
To change a tire
................................
8-6
Tread wear indicator
.......................
9-20
Tire pressure monitoring system
.........
5-119
Tools
...................................................
8-6
Storage
............................................
8-5
Towing
..............................................
8-14
Trailer towing
....................................
6-11
Transfer oil
................................
9-12
, 11-7
Turn signal light
Indicators
.....................................
5-172
Lever
...........................................
5-183
U
USB input terminal
............................
5-215
How to connect a USB memory device
....
5-215
How to connect an iPod
.................
5-216
V
Vanity mirror
....................................
5-218
Vanity mirror lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-32
Vehicle care precautions
......................
9-38
Vehicle dimensions
.............................
11-4
Vehicle labeling
..................................
11-2
Vehicle preparation before driving
..........
6-4
Vehicle weights
..................................
11-5
Vents
...................................................
7-2
W
Warning lights
..................................
5-173
Washer
Fluid
.....................................
9-12
, 11-7
Rear window washer
.....................
5-189
Switch
.........................................
5-188
Washing
.............................................
9-40
Waxing
..............................................
9-41
Weights
.............................................
11-5
Wheel
Covers
...........................................
8-13
Specification
..................................
11-7
Wiper
Rear window wiper
.......................
5-189
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