ESP MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER III 2017 User Guide

Power liftgate (if so equipped) Features and controls 5-39
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1. Pull the liftgate grip (B) downward as illustrated and release it before the liftgate closes completely. Gently close the lift- gate from the outside so that it is com-pletely closed.
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Before operating the pow
er liftgate, unlock
the power liftgate by pushing the power doorlock switch or the unlock button on the key- less entry system or F.A.S.T.-key. Refer to “Keyless entry system”, “Free-handAdvanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.- key)” and “Power door locks” on pages 5-7, 5-13 and 5-36 respectively.
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 On vehicles equipped wi
th the mirror retrac-
tor switch, the outside rearview mirrors auto-matically extend when
the liftgate and all
doors are unlocked using the liftgate open switch (A).
To close
CAUTION To avoid injuring your hand or arm, do not attempt to close the lift
gate without releasing
the liftgate grip (B).NOTE
 Before starting the vehi
cle, be sure to con-
firm that the liftgate is locked. If the liftgateopens while driving the vehicle, objectsstored in the luggage compartment could fall out into the road.NOTE
 Gas struts (C) are installed in the locations illustrated in order to
support the liftgate.
Please observe the foll
owing in order to pre-
vent damage or faulty operation: • Do not touch, push or pull the gas struts when closing the liftgate. • Do not attach any pl
astic material, tape,
etc., to the gas struts. • Do not tie string, etc., around the gas struts.• Do not hang objects on the gas struts.CAUTION
Power liftgate
(if so equipped)

WA R N I N G The luggage area was not designed for people to ride in. Do not let your children ride in or play in
the luggage area. Riding
or playing in the lu
ggage area could result
in a serious accide
nt and/or injury.
Before driving, make sure the power lift- gate is securely closed. If you drive with th
e power liftgate open,
exhaust gas may enter the vehicle and cause carbon monoxide poisoning. To avoid injury, the power liftgate should not be operated by children.
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Power liftgate (if so equipped) Features and controls 5-45
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To close the power liftgate, pull the power liftgate grip (B) dow
nward and release it
before the power liftgate is completely closed, and then gently close the power lift- gate from the outside.
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The power liftgate easy closer is designed tohelp the power liftgate close securely.If the power liftgate is closed to a position where it is detected as being ajar, it closes automatically.
WA R N I N G When the power liftgate is closed manu- ally, the auto reverse mechanism will notoperate even if so
mething is trapped
under the liftgate.CAUTION Make sure there is no one around the power liftgate when opening it.NOTE
 The liftgate cannot be opened if it is not raised immediately after pressing the powerliftgate open switch. If this happens, raise the liftgate again after pressing the liftgate open switch.
 When the battery is discharged or discon- nected, the power liftgate cannot be openedeven manually. At that time, the liftgate canbe opened only by using the inside liftgate release. Refer to “Inside liftgate release” on page 5-46.CAUTION The auto reverse mechanism will not operate when the power liftgate
is closed manually.
Therefore be especially careful not to trap ahand or finger.NOTE
 Do not fully close the power liftgate with your hand still on the power liftgate grip.Doing so could trap and injure your hand orarm.
Power liftgate easy closer

WA R N I N G Keep your hands and fingers away from the power liftgate while the power liftgate easy closer is activated. To return thepower liftgate to the sl
ightly ajar position
while the power liftgate easy closer is acti- vated, press the power liftgate openswitch.CAUTION Do not touch the latch (A) on the inside of the power liftgate. Th
e power liftgate easy
closer could operate
and catch your fingers.
CAUTION
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Power window control 5-50 Features and controls
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The main switch located on the driver’s door can be used to operate all the windows.A window can be opened or closed by operat- ing the corresponding switch. Press the switch down to open the window,and pull up the switch to close it. If the driver’s door window switch is fully pressed down/pulled up, the driver’s door window automatically opens/closes com- pletely.If you want to stop the window movement, operate the switch lightly in the reverse direc- tion.
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Each sub-switch can be used for it’s own pas-senger door window, unless the driver’s win-dow lock switch is activated.
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The power windows can be run up or downwhen the ignition switch or the operationmode is in ON. The door windows can be opened or closed for a 30-second period after the engine is
stopped. However, once the driver’s door or the front passenger’s door is opened, thepower windows cannot be operated.
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When this switch is in the lock mode, the pas-senger door switches cannot be used to open or close the door windows, and the main switch will open or
close only the driver’s
door window. To unlock the switch, press it again.
Main switch 1- Driver’s door window switch2- Front passenger door window switch 3- Left rear door window switch 4- Right rear door window switch5- Lock switch
Sub switch 1- Close2- Open
NOTE
 The rear door windows open only half-way.
Power window timer function
Lock switch 1- Lock 2- Unlock
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Sunroof (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-51
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If a hand or head is trapped, for safety the door window is automati
cally lowered a little.
After the obstruction is removed, pull up the switch again to close the door window.
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Wind buffeting can be described as the per-ception of pressure on the ears or a boomingor rumbling sound. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting when driving with one or both rear door windows down or partially opened.This is a normal occurrence that can be mini- mized. If the buffeting
occurs with the rear
door windows open, open the front door win- dows as well as the rear door windows to minimize the condition.
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The sunroof can be ope
ned and closed with
the ignition switch or the operation mode in ON.
WA R N I N G Before driving with a child in the vehicle, be sure to lock the window switch to makeit inoperative. Children tampering withthe switch could easily trap their hands or heads in the window.
Safety mechanism (Driver’s door window only)
WA R N I N G If the battery terminals are disconnected or the fuse for electric window is replaced, the safety mechanism will be cancelled.If a hand or head got
trapped, a serious
injury could result.CAUTION The safety mechanism is deactivated just before the door window closes. This allows the door window to close completely. There-fore be especially care
ful that fingers are not
trapped in the door window opening.
 The safety mechanism is deactivated while the switch is pulled up.
Therefore be espe-
cially careful that fi
ngers are not trapped in
the door window opening. Do not deliberately trap your hands or head in order to activate the safety mechanism. Your hand or head coul
d be trapped and per-
sonal injury could result.NOTE
 The safety mechanism can be activated if the driving conditions or
other circumstances
cause the door window to be subjected to a physical shock similar to that caused by trapped hand or head.  If the battery terminals are disconnected or the fuse for power window is replaced, thesafety mechanism will
be cancelled and the
door window will not automatically open/close completely.If the window is open,
repeatedly raise the
driver’s door window switch until the win- dow has been fully closed.Following this, release the switch, raise theswitch once again and hold it in this condi- tion for at least 1 second, then release it. You should now be able to operate the driver’sdoor window in the normal function.CAUTION
What to do if you hear wind buffeting when driving Sunroof
(if so equipped)
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Sunroof (if so equipped) 5-52 Features and controls
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Press the switch (1), the sunroof automati- cally opens. To stop the moving sunroof, press the switch. Press the switch (3), the sunroof automati- cally closes. To stop the moving sunroof, press the switch. When the switch (2) is pressed, the rear of the sunroof raises for ventilation. Press the switch (3).
The sunroof can be operated when the igni- tion switch or the operation mode is in ON.The sunroof can be opened or closed for a 30- second period after th
e engine is stopped.
However, when the driver’s door or the frontpassenger door is opene
d, the sunroof cannot
be operated. Turn on the ignition switch again to operate. If a hand or head is trapped in the closing sunroof opening, the safety mechanism willcause the sunroof to re-open automatically. The opened sunroof will
become operational
again after a few seconds. If the safety mechanism is activated 5 or more times consecutively, normal closing ofthe sunroof will be aborted. As an emergency measure, the sunroof can be closed bit by bit until the sunroof is com-pletely closed by re
peatedly pressing the
switch (2).
After that, the sunroof can be set the initial- ized state in the following procedure. 1. Move the sunroof
in slide open position.
2. Press the tilt up switch (2) continually in 10 seconds. 3. The sunroof will be moved to tilt up posi-tion automatically bit by bit. 4. The initialize is completed when the sun- roof is stopped at tilt up position.If the sunroof does not return to normal, consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
To open

NOTE
 The sunroof stops just before reaching the fully open position. If
the vehicle is driven
with the sunroof in this position, wind buf- feting is lower than with the sunroof fullyopen.
To close

To t i l t u p

To t i l t d o w n

NOTE
 Be sure to tilt down the sunroof before clos- ing the sunshade.
Sunroof timer function

Safety mechanism

NOTE
 The safety mechanism can be activated if the driving conditions or other circumstances cause the sunroof to be
subjected to a physi-
cal shock similar to th
at caused by a trapped
hand or head.CAUTION The safety mechanism is deactivated while the switch (2) is pressed. Therefore be espe- cially careful that fi
ngers are not trapped in
the sunroof opening. Do not deliberately trap your hands or head in order to activate the safety mechanism.Personal injury and malfunction of the sun- roof could result.
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S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Co
ntrol) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-85
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While the drive mode is in the “4WD AUTO”
ON, the drive mode will be changed to “4WD ECO” mode.If the ECO mode switch is switched OFF, the drive mode will be returned to “4WD AUTO”Refer to the “ECO mode switch” on page 5-231.
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S-AWC is an integr
ated vehicle dynamics
control system that helps enhance driving performance, cornering performance, and vehicle stability over a wide range of drivingconditions through integr
ated management of
the electronically cont
rolled 4WD, the AYC
(Active Yaw Control), the ABS and the ASC.
The electronically controlled 4WD is a sys- tem that improves acceleration performance and stability performance by controlling front-rear distribution of driving torque withoperating the electronic control coupling arranged in the rear differential assembly. The AYC is a system, with a left-right differ- ential limiting function
and yaw control func-
tion, that controls the left-rightdriving/braking force by managing the AFD* (Active Front Differential), the brake, the EPS.*: AFD (Active Front Differential)
 If the drive mode indicator (4WD) is blink- ing, a problem has occurred with the elec-tronically controlled
4WD. A warning will
also be displayed in
the information screen
in the multi information display. Warning display (color
liquid crystal dis-
play) Have your vehicle in
spected by an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.For vehicles equipped with mono-color liq- uid crystal display mete
r, drive mode indica-
tor (“4WD-E”, “LOCK”)
is blinking at the
same time. Make sure that all four tires are the same specified size, type, a
nd brand, and have no
significant difference
in the amount of wear.
Otherwise, the elec
tronically controlled
4WD system may not work properly, and the 4WD system warning (overheating or ser- vice required) may displayed.
When the ECO mode switch is ON
CAUTION
NOTE
 If the drive mode is switched in any mode after the drive mode is switched in “4WD ECO”, the drive mode
will not be changed
even if the ECO mode switch is switched OFF.
S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control)
(if so equipped)
 Do not over-rely on the S-AWC. Even the S- AWC cannot prevent the natural laws ofphysics from acting on the vehicle. This sys-tem, like any other system, has limits and cannot help you to main
tain traction and con-
trol of the vehicle in
all circumstances. Reck-
less driving can lead to
accidents. It is the
driver’s responsibility to drive carefully. This means taking into account the traffic,road and environmental conditions.
Electronically Controlled 4WD

Active Yaw Control (AYC)

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S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) (if so equipped)
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The Differential assembly that limits the front left-right differential
speed by operating elec-
tronic control clutch arranged in the transfer assembly. The left-right differen
tial limiting function is
a function that enhanc
es driving performance
and vehicle stability by preventing idle spin- ning of a wheel when driving on slippery road or when the road surfaces of left and right wheels are different. The yaw control function is a function that enhances vehicle corn
ering performance and
vehicle stability with
management of vehicle
turning power (yaw moment) by controlling the drive power difference of the left andright wheels and the braking force when the vehicle does not turn
in response to steering
input, such as when the steering wheel isturned quickly or when driving on slippery road.
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Select the drive mode from the following four 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 5-88 and take care to drive safety.
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The drive mode can be switched by press the switch while the operation mode in ON.
Left-right differential limiting function

Yaw control function

CAUTION Control of the braking force does not enhance the stopping performance of thevehicle, therefore, pa
y careful attention to
the safety of your surroundings when driv- ing.
S-AWC drive mode

S-AWC drive mode
Function
AW C E C O
This is the most fuel efficient mode. Normal operation is in 2WD, but 4WD performance will be provided under slippery conditions.
NORMAL
This mode can be used on both dry and wet roads. The distri- bution of driving/braking torque to each wheel is auto- matically controlled according to the driving condition.
SNOW
This mode is for driving on slippery road surfaces, such as snow-covered roads.
LOCK
This mode is for driving where maximum traction is required. This mode is suitable for driv-ing on rough roads or driving in mud, sand or fresh snow.
S-AWC drive mode-selector

S-AWC drive mode
Function
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4-wheel drive operation
Features and controls 5-89
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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 called 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 thengradually depress the ac
celerator pedal for a
smooth start.
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. Always 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 in the 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 vehicl
e 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 should 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 thoroughlywith water. Refer to the “Inspection and maintenance following rough road opera- tion” section and “Vehic
le care and Mainte-
nance” sections.CAUTION Setting the drive mode-selector to “4WD LOCK” (Electronically
controlled 4WD) or
“LOCK” (S-AWC) position to drive on dry paved road will increa
se fuel consumption,
with possible noise generation.
Turning sharp corners
NOTE
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. Sk
idding occurs and con-
trol of the vehicle could be lost.
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Service brake 5-92 Features and controls
5
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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, useengine braking
by downshifting.
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Your vehicle is equipped with power brakes for 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 brake pedal is greater. If you should lose the power assist for somereason, the brakes will still work. If the power brake unit or either of the two brake 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, or harder when slowing down or stopping, or ifthe brake warning light and the warning dis- play in the multi-information display come on.
To w i n g
CAUTION Do not tow 4-wheel drive vehicles with the front or rear wheels on the ground (Type A or Type B) as illustrate
d. This could result in
damage to the drivetrain, or unstable towing.If you tow 4-wheel drive vehicles, use TypeC or Type D equipment. Even in “4WD ECO” (Electronically con- trolled 4WD) or “AWC ECO” (S-AWC) drive mode, the vehicle cannot be towed with the front or the rear wheels on theground.
Jacking up a 4-wheel drive vehicle
WA R N I N G Do not crank the engine while jacking up the vehicle. The tire on the ground may turn and thevehicle may roll off the jack.
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 pedal stroke that would be necessary in an emergency. Make sure that the pedal canbe operated freely at all times. Make sure the floor mat is securely held in place.
CAUTION It is important not to drive the vehicle with your foot resting on the brake pedal whenbraking 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
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Anti-lock braking system
Features and controls 5-97
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The anti-lock braking system helps prevent the wheels from locking up when braking.This helps maintain vehicle drivability and steering wheel handling.  When using the anti-lock brakes (sudden braking), steering is slightly different from normal driving conditions. Use the steering wheel carefully. Always keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you. Even if your vehi- cle is equipped with
the anti-lock braking
system, leave a greater braking distance when: • Driving on gravel or snow-coveredroads. • Driving on uneven road surfaces.
 Operation of anti-lock braking system is not restricted situations where brakes areapplied suddenly. This system may also prevent the wheels from locking when you drive over manholes, steel roadworkplates, road markings
, or any uneven road
surface.  When the anti-lock braking system is in use, you may feel the brake pedal vibrat- ing and hear a unique sound. It may also feel as if the pedal
resists being pressed.
In this situation, si
mply hold the brake
pedal down firmly. Do not pump thebrake, which will result in reduced braking performance.
CAUTION The brake assist system is not a device designed to exercise
braking force greater
than its capacity. Make sure to always keep asufficient distance be
tween your vehicle and
a vehicle in front of
you without relying too
much on the brake assist system.NOTE
 Once the brake assist system is operational, it maintains great braking force even if the brake pedal is lightly released. To stop its operation, completely removeyour foot from the brake pedal.  The brake assist system may become opera- tional when the brake pedal is fully depressed even if it
has not been depressed
suddenly.  When the brake assist system is in use while driving, you may feel as if the depressedbrake pedal is soft, the pedal moves in small motions in conjunction with the operation noise, or the vehicle body and the steeringwheel vibrate. This occurs when the brake assist system is ope
rating normally and does
not indicate faulty
operation. Continue to
depress the brake pedal.  You may hear an operation noise when the brake pedal is suddenl
y or fully depressed
while stationary. This does not indicate a malfunction and the brake assist system is operating normally.
 When the anti-lock brake system warning light or only active st
ability control warning
light illuminate, the brake assist system innot functioning.
Anti-lock braking system Driving hints
NOTE
CAUTION The anti-lock braking system cannot prevent accidents. It is your
responsibility to take
safety precautions a
nd to drive carefully.
To prevent failure of the anti-lock braking system, be sure all 4 wheels and tires are the same size and the same type.NOTE
 A whining sound is emitted from the engine compartment when driving immediately after starting the engine. These are the nor-mal sounds the anti-lock braking system makes when performing a self-check. It does not indicate
a malfunction.
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