warning MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER III 2017 Owner's Guide

Power door locks 5-36 Features and controls
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display. (Color liquid crystal display type only)
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If the key is in the ignition switch or the oper-ation mode is in any mode other than OFF,when you push the lock knob forward with the driver’s door or passenger’s door open, the lock knob will automatically return to the unlocked position.
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If the driver’s door is opened while the engineis stopped and the operation mode is in any mode other than OFF, the operation mode ONbuzzer will sound interm
ittently to remind
you put the operation mode in OFF. The warning display will be displayed on theinformation screen in the multi-information display. (Color liquid crystal display type only)
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All of the doors and the liftgate can be lockedor unlocked by pressing the power door lockswitch on the driver’s or the front passenger door.
Lock out protection Operation mode ON reminder system (vehicles equipped with F.A.S.T.-key)
Power door locks
NOTE
 When locking or unlocking with the key on the driver’s door, only the driver’s door willlock or unlock.  Repeated continuous
operation between lock
and unlock could activate the power door locking system’s built
-in protection circuit,
and prevent the system from operating. Ifthis occurs, wait about 1 minute before oper- ating the power door lock switch.
To lock and unlock the doors and liftgate Using the power door lock switch 1- Lock 2- Unlock
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Power liftgate (if so equipped) Features and controls 5-41
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The power liftgate ca
n be opened automati-
cally when all of the
following conditions are
met.  The operation mode is in OFF.  The power liftgate is completely closed.  The power liftgate is unlocked.
 The operation mode is in ON with the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position.
 The power liftgate is completely closed.  The power liftgate is unlocked.
 The power liftgate is unlocked.  The F.A.S.T.-key is within the operating range (2.3 feet (70 cm) from the powerliftgate open switch) and the power lift- gate is locked.
The power liftgate can be closed automati- cally when all of the following conditions are met.  The operation mode is in OFF.  The power liftgate is completely open.  Nothing is touching th
e auto reverse sen-
sors (A) on the power liftgate.
CAUTION Do not apply excessive force to the power liftgate when opening or closing it. Doing socould damage to th
e power liftgate.
NOTE
Do not start the engine while the power lift- gate is operating. The sudden operation pre- vention mechanism c
ould operate, making
the power liftgate stop intermittently while itmoves.  The power liftgate cannot be opened when the battery is discha
rged or disconnected.
The liftgate must be then opened using the inside liftgate release.Refer to “Inside lift
gate release” on page
5-46.  If the keyless entry system or close switch is operated when the pow
er liftgate main
switch is off, the warning buzzer sounds 4times to notify the driver that the power lift- gate cannot
be operated.
 The power liftgate does not operate normally under the following conditions: • When parked on an incline • In strong winds • When the power liftga
te is covered with
snow
 Repeated continuous
opening and closing
operation of the power lif
tgate will activate a
built-in protection ci
rcuit and switch the
power liftgate to
manual operation.
If one of the power lift
gate switches is oper-
ated while the power lift
gate is operating, the
power liftgate will reve
rse and return to the
full open or close position.  If the selector lever is moved from “P” the power liftgate is operating or completely open, a warning buzzer will sound forapproximately 10 sec
onds to notify the
driver that the power liftgate is open.  If the battery or fuse is replaced while the power liftgate is open,
it cannot be closed
automatically.In this case close the power liftgate manu- ally.
Operating conditions

NOTE
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Power liftgate (if so equipped) 5-42 Features and controls
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 The operation mode is in ON with the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position, or the operation mode is in ACC or OFF.  The power liftgate is completely open.  Nothing is touching the auto reverse sen- sors on the power liftgate.
After unlocking the doors and the power lift- gate, the power liftgate can be operated by pressing the switch (A) of the F.A.S.T.-key or the driver’s side power liftgate switch (B).
If the power liftgate switch is pressed twice in a row, the power liftgate operates after the warning buzzer sounds and the hazard warn-ing flasher blinks. The power liftgate operates as follows:
If the power liftgate switch is pressed once while the power liftgate is operating, thewarning buzzer sounds an
d the liftgate will
reverse and return to
the full open or closed
position. If the driver’s side power liftgate switch is pressed for more than 1 second, the power liftgate will operate
after the buzzer sounds
and the hazard warning flasher blinks. The power liftgate operates as follows.
Operating the power liftgate using the F.A.S.T.-key or the driver’s side power liftgate switch

•While closed: The
warning buzzer sounds
and the power liftgate com- pletely opens.
•While open: The warning buzzer sounds
and the power liftgate com- pletely closes.
NOTE
 If the power liftgate sw
itch is pressed 3 or
more times in a row, the power liftgate may not operate normally. If this occurs, wait a short time before againpressing the power lift
gate switch twice.
•While closed: The warning buzzer sounds
and the power liftgate com- pletely opens.
•While open: The warning buzzer sounds
and the power liftgate com- pletely closes.
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Power liftgate (if so equipped) Features and controls 5-43
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If the driver’s side po
wer liftgate switch is
pressed once while the
power liftgate is oper-
ating, the warning buz
zer will sound and the
power liftgate will move in the direction opposite to the one in which it was operating. The power liftgate can
be opened by pressing
the open switch (C). If the open switch is pressed while the power liftgate and all doors are unlocked, the power
liftgate will open after the warning buzzer sounds and the hazard wa
rning flasher blinks.
The power liftgate can
be closed by pressing
the close switch (D) on the power liftgate.
If the close switch on the power liftgate is pressed, the power liftgate will close after thewarning buzzer sounds 3 times and the hazard warning flasher
blinks 2 times.
If the close switch is pressed once while thepower liftgate is clos
ing, the warning buzzer
sounds once and the power liftgate opens.
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If the auto reverse sensors (A) on either side of the power liftgate de
tect that something is
being trapped by the cl
osing power liftgate,
the warning buzzer will sound once and theliftgate will automatically reverse direction and return to the full open position.
WA R N I N G When operating the
power liftgate, make
sure that there are no people near the power liftgate and that there is sufficient space behind and ab
ove the vehicle.
Opening the power liftgate using the open switch

NOTE
 When you are carrying the F.A.S.T.-key with the power liftgate is locked, the power lift- gate can be opened by pressing the open switch even if the power liftgate is locked.  For vehicles equipped w
ith the mirror retrac-
tor switch, the outside rearview mirrors auto-matically extend when the power liftgate and all doors are unlocked using the liftgate open switch (C).
Closing the power liftgate using the close switch

NOTE
 If the close switch is again pressed once while the power liftgate is operating in the opening direction, th
e warning buzzer will
sound once and the power
liftgate will close.
Auto reverse

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Power liftgate (if so equipped) 5-44 Features and controls
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After the power liftgate has opened automati- cally, if it is detected that the power liftgate is dropping due to factors such as accumulated snow, the power liftgate will close automati-cally. A warning buzzer w
ill sound continuously
while the drop prevention mechanism is oper-ating.
If the engine is starte
d while the power lift-
gate is operating, the power liftgate may intermittently move or stop moving to pre- vent the power liftgate
from moving abruptly.
Approximately 10 seconds after the power liftgate has fully closed
or opened, power lift-
gate operation will again resume.
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When the power liftgate main switch is off,the power liftgate can be manually openedand closed. After unlocking the power
liftgate, push the
power liftgate open
switch (A) and pull up
the power liftgate.
WA R N I N G The auto reverse mech
anism will not oper-
ate just before the power liftgate becomesfully closed. Therefore, be careful not to trap a hand, part of your body or an object at this time. When the power liftgate is closed manu- ally, the auto reverse mechanism will notoperate.  If the auto reverse mechanism has been repeatedly activated
, the power liftgate
may stop and then, de
pending on its posi-
tion, may abruptly open
or close. Once the
power liftgate is completely closed or open, automatic operation will be resumed.
CAUTION Do not damage the auto reverse sensor, when loading or unloading luggage. If the sensor isdamaged, the power lift
gate will not close
automatically.
Drop prevention mechanism

NOTE
 If snow has accumula
ted on the power lift-
gate, remove it befo
re operating the power
liftgate.  Do not install any accessory other than Mit- subishi Motors Genui
ne parts on the power
liftgate. The drop prevention mechanismmay be activated due to
the weight of the
accessory.  The drop prevention mechanism could be activated if you attempt to close the liftgate manually immediately af
ter the power lift-
gate has been comple
tely opened automati-
cally.
Sudden operation prevention mechanism

CAUTION The auto reverse will not operate while the sudden operation preven
tion mechanism is
activated.
Manual operation

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Parking brake
Features and controls 5-53
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The sunshade can be opened or closed manu- ally while the sunroof is closed.
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To park the vehicle, fi
rst bring it to a com-
plete stop, firmly apply the parking brake,and then move the selector lever to the “P” Make sure the brake warning light (red) isilluminated.
Sunshade

CAUTION Do not attempt to close the sunshade when the sunroof is opened. Be careful that hands are not trapped when closing the sunshade.WA R N I N G Do not stick your head
, hands or anything
else in the su
nroof opening.
Before operating the sunroof, make sure that nothing can be trapped (head, hands, fingers, etc.). Never leave a child unr
eliable adults unat-
tended inside the vehicle.
NOTE
 When leaving the vehicle unattended, be sure to close the sunroof and carry the key.  Do not try to operate the sunroof if it is fro- zen closed (after snowfall or during extreme cold).  Do not sit on or plac
e heavy luggage on the
sunroof or roof opening edge.  Do not apply any forc
e that may cause dam-
age to the sunroof.  Release the switch when the sunroof has reached a completely open or completelyclosed position.  If the sunroof does not operate when the sun- roof switch is operated, release the switch and check whether something is trapped by the sunroof. If nothing is trapped, have thesunroof checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.  Be careful when tilting up the sunroof if a ski carrier or a roof carrie
r is installed. Depend-
ing on the model of ski carrier or roof carrier,the sunroof may contact
the carrier when the
sunroof is tilted up.  Be sure to close the sunroof completely when washing the vehicle or when leaving the vehicle.  Do not put any wax on the weatherstrip (black rubber) around the sunroof opening. Ifit is waxed, the weat
herstrip cannot maintain
a weatherproof seal with the sunroof.  After washing the vehicle or after rain be sure to wipe off any water that is on the sun- roof before operating it.
 Operating the sunroof repeatedly with the engine turned off will run down the battery.Operate the sunroof only while the engine isrunning.
Parking brake
NOTE
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Parking brake 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.
Before driving, be sure
to release the parking
brake.
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The Electric parking brake is the system thatapplies the parking brake by the electricmotor.
Lever type parking brake
(if so
equipped)To a p p l y

1- Pull the lever up without pushing the
button at the end of hand grip. When the parking brake is set and the ignition switch is in
the “ON” position,
the brake warning light in the instru- ment cluster will come on.
To r e l e a s e

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 (red)
or
Warning display
Electric parking brake
(if so
equipped)
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Parking brake
Features and controls 5-55
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When the parking brake is applied, the brake warning light (red) in
the instrument cluster
and the indicator light (A) on the Electric parking brake switch will come on. When parking on a hill, set the parking brake, and turn the front wheels toward the curb on adownhill, or away from
the curb on an uphill.
NOTE
You may hear an operation noise from the vehicle body when operating the Electricparking brake. This do
es not indicate a mal-
function and the Elec
tric parking brake is
operating normally.  When the battery is weak or dead, the Elec- tric parking brake cannot be applied or released. Refer to “Jum
p-starting the engine”
on page 8-2.  You may feel the brake pedal moving when operating the Electr
ic parking brake.
This does not indi
cate a malfunction.
To apply

1. Stop the vehicle completely. 2. Pull up the Electric parking brake switch
while depressing the brake pedal.
CAUTION While the vehicle is in motion, do not apply the Electric parking
brake. Doing so may
cause overheating and/or
premature wear of
brake parts, reducing brake performance. NOTE
 If the Electric parking
brake must be applied
in an emergency situa
tion, pull and hold the
Electric parking brake
switch to apply the
Electric parking brake. At that time, the fol- lowing warning display
will appear in the
multi-information disp
lay and a buzzer will
sound, however you should continue to pull and hold the Electric
parking brake switch.
When parking on stee
p grades, pull up the
Electric parking brak
e switch twice (once
more after the operati
on is completed once).
The maximum effect of the parking brake will be obtained.  If the parking brake does not hold the vehicle stationary after the f
oot brake is released,
contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer or a repair fa
cility of your choice.
 When the operation mode is other than ON, if the parking brake is applied, the Electric parking brake indicator light comes on for a while.  If the Electric parking brake switch is repeat- edly operated in a short time, the followingwarning display will appear in the multi- information display and
the Electrical park-
ing brake will temporarily stop working. Insuch case, wait for
approximately 1 minute
until the warning display disappears, and operate the Electric
parking brake switch
again.  The brake warning light (red) and the indica- tor light on the Electric
parking brake switch
may blink. This does no
t indicate a malfunc-
tion, the lights go off when/if the Electric parking brake is released.NOTE
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Steering wheel height
and reach adjustment
Features and controls 5-57
5
Warning light (yellow) Warning display If there is a malfunction in the system, the warning light will come on. In addition, the warning display appears on the information screen in the multi information display.
Under normal conditions, the warning light only comes on when the operation mode isput in ON and goes off a few seconds later.
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To adjust the steering wheel to the desiredposition, move the lever upward or down- ward while moving the steering wheel to the desired position.
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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.
 If you start driving wi
thout releasing the
Electric parking brake, the warning displaywill appear.  If the driver’s foot contacts the accelerator pedal in the condition th
at the Electric park-
ing brake can release by an automatic opera-tion, the Electric parking brake may be released automatically.
Wa r n i n g d is p la y

NOTE
CAUTION When the Electric parking brake warning light (yellow) does not
illuminate or remains
illuminated when the operation mode is put in ON, or comes on while driving, the Elec- tric parking brake may not be applied orreleased. Immediately contact the nearest authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility
of your choice. For detail
s, refer to “Electric
parking brake warni
ng light (yellow)” on
page 5-216.When parking your vehi
cle while the Elec-
tric parking brake warning light (yellow) is illuminated, park th
e vehicle on level and
stable ground, move the
selector lever to the
“P” (PARK) position and place chocks, blocks, stones behind and
in front of the tires
to prevent the vehicle from moving.
Steering wheel height and reach adjustment
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
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Automatic transaxle (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-67
5
5. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” posi- tion and make certain that all warninglights are functioning properly before starting the engine. 6. Turn the ignition switch to the “START”
ng the accelerator
pedal. Release the ignition switch when the engine starts.
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, press the accelerator peda
l halfway and hold it
there, then crank th
e engine. Release the
accelerator pedal, immediately after the engine 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 crank the engine for5 to 6 seconds. Retu
rn the ignition switch
to the “OFF” or “LOCK” position and release the accelerator pedal. Wait a fewseconds, and then crank the engine again for 5 to 6 seconds while depressing the brake pedal, but do no
t push the accelera-
tor pedal. Release the ignition key if the engine starts. If the
engine fails to start,
repeat these procedures
. If the engine still
will not start, cont
act your local Mitsubi-
shi Motors dealer or
a repair facility of
your choice for assistance.
When the ambient temperature is -22 °F (-30 °C) or lower, it may not be possible to start from a standstill even with the selector lever in the