check engine MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER III 2018 Owner's Guide

Combination headlights and dimmer switch5-210 Features and controls
5
[For vehicles equipped
with the F.A.S.T.-
key]The operation mode is changed to OFF orACC and the driver’s door is not opened.
If the combination headlights and dimmerswitch is turned to the “ ” or “ ” posi-tion again after the engine is turned off, theapproximately 3-minute
auto-cutout function
described above will not
work. The lights (the
parking lights, tail li
ghts and license plate
lights) will stay on and will not turn off auto-matically.
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This warning light will illuminate when thereis a malfunction in the LED headlights.
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[When using a key to start the engine]If the driver’s door is opened with the key inthe “OFF” or “LOCK” or “ACC” position orremoved from the ignition switch while thelights are on, the tone
will sound to remind
you to turn off the lights.[When using the F.A.S.T.-key to start theengine]If the driver’s door is opened with the opera-tion mode is put in OFF or ACC, or if theoperation mode is changed to OFF while thelights are on, the tone
will sound to remind
you to turn off the lights.In either case, the lights will turn off automat-ically and so will the tone. Or you can turnthe light switch to the “OFF” position to stopthe tone.
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To change the headlights from high beam tolow beam and vice vers
a, pull the turn signal
lever to (1). Switch the headlights to lowbeam as a courtesy whenever there areoncoming vehicles, or when there is trafficmoving ahead of you. An illuminated blue
NOTE
The light auto-cutout
function can be deacti-
vated.See your authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer for details.For vehicles equipped with the SmartphoneLink Display Audio, adjustments can bemade using screen ope
rations. For further
details, refer to the se
parate owner’s manual.
When you want to keep the lights on:
LED headlight warning light
(if
so equipped)If the warning light il
luminates, there may be
a malfunction in the unit. Contact an autho-rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repairfacility of your choice to have the systemchecked.Type 1Type 2
Headlight reminder buzzer Dimmer (high/low beam change)
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Wiper deicer switch (if so equipped)5-224 Features and controls
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The electric rear window defogger switch canbe operated when the engine is running.
NOTE
The rear window wipe
r will automatically
perform several conti
nuous operations if the
selector lever is put in the “R” position whilethe windshield wipers
or the rear window
wiper is operating.(a
utomatic operation
mode)After the automatic operation, the rear win-dow wiper will stop operating if the knob isin 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 toperform the automatic operation only if theselector lever is put in the “R” position whilethe rear window wiper
is operating with the
knob in the “INT” position.See your authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer for details.If the knob is in the “OFF” position, turn theknob to the “INT” position twice quickly tooperate the rear window
wiper continuously.
(continuous ope
ration mode)
Turn the knob to the “OFF” position to stopthe rear window wipe
r continuous operation.
The wiper intermittent
operation time can be
adjusted.See your authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer for details.For vehicles equipped with the SmartphoneLink Display Audio, adjustments can bemade using screen ope
rations. For further
details, refer to the se
parate owner’s manual.
The washer fluid reservoir is located in theengine compartment.Check the fluid level re
gularly and refill if
necessary. (Refer to
“Washer fluid” on page
9-12.)
Precautions to observe when using wipers and washers
CAUTIONIf the washer is used
in cold weather, the
washer fluid sprayed onto the glass mightfreeze, blocking your vi
ew. Heat the glass
with the defroster befo
re using the washer.
NOTE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield isdry. This could scratch the glass and wear thewiper blades prematurely.Before using the wipe
rs in cold weather,
check to be sure that the wiper blades are notfrozen to the windshield or rear window.Using the wipers while the blades are frozencould cause the wiper motor to burn out.NOTE
If the moving wipers be
come blocked part-
way through a sweep by ic
e or other deposits
on the glass, the wipers may temporarily stopoperating to prevent the motor from over-heating. In this case, park the vehicle in asafe place, turn the ignition switch to the“OFF” position or put the operation mode inOFF, and then remove
the ice or other depos-
its.Because the wipers will start operating againafter the wiper motor cools down, check thatthe wipers operate
before using them.
Avoid using the washer for more than 20 sec-onds at a time. Do not operate the washerwhen the washer fluid reservoir is empty orthe pump may fail.During cold weather, add a recommendedwasher solution that will not freeze in thewasher fluid reservoir. Otherwise the washermay not work or may be damaged.Replace the wiper blades when they areworn. Use the proper size replacementblades. For further info
rmation, please con-
tact your authorized
Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.
Wiper deicer switch
(if so
equipped)
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Interior lights5-236 Features and controls
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This equipment complies with FCC radiationexposure limits set forth for an uncontrolledenvironment. End Users must follow the spe-cific operating instruc
tions for satisfying RF
exposure compliance. This transmitter mustbe at least 12 inches (20 cm) from the userand must not be co-located or operating inconjunction with any other antenna or trans-mitter.The term “IC:” before the certification/regis-tration number only signi
fies that Industry
Canada technical spec
ifications were met.
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CAUTIONThe transmitter has been tested and complieswith FCC and IC rules.Changes or modifica
tions not expressly
approved by the party responsible for com-pliance could void the
user’s authority to
operate the device.
Interior lights
NOTE
Be aware that leaving the light illuminatedwith the engine off may run the batterydown.Never leave the vehi
cle without checking
that the light is off.1- Cargo room light
 P.5-238
2- Dome light (rear)
 P.5-237
3- Dome light (front)/Reading lights
 P.5-236
4- Downlight
 P.5-207
5- Front foot lights
 P.5-238
Dome light (front)/Reading lights Dome light (front)
1- (DOOR)When any of the doors or the liftgate isopened, the dome light illuminates; whenany of them are closed, the dome lightgoes off after approx
imately 30 seconds.
However, the light
goes off immediately
if:The doors and the liftgate are closedwhile the ignition switch is in the“ON” position or the operation modeis in ON.The driver’s door is closed while thelock knob is in the lock position, afterall the other doors are closed.
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Floor mat
Driving safety 6-3
6
Similarly, prescription and nonprescriptiondrugs affect your alertness, perception andreaction time. Consu
lt with your doctor or
pharmacist before driving while under theinfluence of any of these medications.
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The original equipment floor mat providedwith your vehicle was
specifically designed
for your vehicle.Always properly positio
n the floor mat and
assure it does not inte
rfere with operation of
the pedals. Always use the retaining clip onthe driver’s floorboard to secure the floormat. When used, this clip will help preventthe floor mat from moving forward and possi-bly interfering with the operation of the ped-als. To prevent the floor mat from movingforward and possibly interfering with theoperation of the pedals, Mitsubishi genuinefloor mats are recommended.
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1. Place the floor mat to fit the shape of thefloorboard.2. Align the floor mat with the installationholes over the retaining clips.3. Secure the floor mat with retaining clips.
WA R N I N GNEVER DRINK AND DRIVE.Your perceptions are
less accurate, your
reflexes are slower and your judgment isimpaired.
Floor mat
To install the floor mat
NOTE
The shape of the mat and the number ofretaining clips may vary depending on thevehicle model.
WA R N I N GIf a floor mat is the wrong size or is notproperly installed, it can interfere with theoperation of the pedals. Interference withthe pedals can cause unintended accelera-tion and/or increase
d stopping distances
resulting in a cras
h and injury. Always
make sure the floor mat does not interferewith the accelerator or brake pedal.Always use the retaining clip on thedriver’s floorboard to secure the floormat.Always install the mat with the correctside facing down.Never install a second mat over or underan existing floor mat.Do not use a floor mat designed foranother model vehicle ev
en if it is a Mit-
subishi genuine floor mat.Before driving, be sure to check the fol-lowing:• Periodically check that the floor mat isproperly secured with the retaining clips.If you remove the fl
oor mat while clean-
ing the inside of you
r vehicle or for any
other reason, always
check the condition
of the floor mat afte
r it has been rein-
stalled.• While the vehicle is stopped with theengine off, check that
the floor mat is not
interfering with the pedals by depressingthe pedals fully.
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Driving during cold weather
Driving safety 6-5
6
you give extra attention to the followingareas, you can better protect yourself andyour passengers:Drive defensively. Be aware of traffic,road and weather c
onditions. Leave plenty
of stopping distance
between your vehicle
and the vehicle ahead.Before changing lanes, check your mir-rors, blind spots, a
nd use your turn-signal
light.While driving, watch the behavior ofother drivers, bicycl
ists, and pedestrians.
Always obey applicab
le laws and regula-
tions. Be a polite and alert driver. Alwaysleave room for unexpected events, such assudden braking.If you plan to drive in another country,obey their vehicle re
gistration laws and
make sure you will be able to get the rightfuel.
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Check the battery. At the same time,check the terminals and wiring. Duringextremely cold weather, the battery willnot be as strong. Also, the battery powerlevel may drop beca
use more power is
used for cold starting and driving.
Before driving the vehicle, check to see ifthe engine runs at the proper speed and ifthe headlights are as bright as normally.Charge or replace the battery if necessary.During extreme cold weather, it is possi-ble that a very low battery could freeze.Warm the engine sufficiently. After start-ing the engine, allow a short warm-uptime to distribute oil to all cylinders. Thendrive your vehicle slowly.Stay at low speeds at first so that thetransaxle, transfer case and rear axle oilhave time to spread to all lubricationpoints.Check the engine antifreeze.If there is not enough coolant because of aleak or from engine
overheating, add Mit-
subishi Motors Genuine Super Long LifeCoolant Premium or equivalent.Please read this section in conjunctionwith the “Engine coolant” on page 9-8.

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All the parts of the brake system are criticalto safety. Have the
vehicle serviced by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or arepair facility of your
choice at regular inter-
vals according to the “WARRANTY ANDMAINTENANCE MANUAL”.Check the brake system while driving at alow speed immediately
after starting, espe-
cially when the brakes are wet, to confirmthey work normally.A film of water can be formed on the brakediscs and prevent normal braking after driv-ing in heavy rain or through large puddles, orafter the vehicle is washed. If this occurs, drythe brakes out by drivi
ng slowly while lightly
depressing the brake pedal.
Driving during cold weather
WA R N I N GThe battery gives off explosive hydrogengas. Any spark or flame can cause the bat-tery to explode, which could cause seriousinjury or death.Always wear protecti
ve clothes and a face
mask when working with your battery, orlet a skilled mechanic do it.
WA R N I N GNever open the radiator cap when theradiator is hot. You could be seriouslyburned.
Braking When brakes are wet
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Parking6-6 Driving safety
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On snowy roads, ice can form on the brakingsystem, making the brakes less effective.While driving in such conditions, pay closeattention to surrounding
vehicles and to the
condition of the road surface. From time totime, lightly depress the brake pedal andcheck how effective the brakes are.It is important to take
advantage of the engine
braking by downshifting while driving onsteep downhill roads in order to prevent thebrakes from overheating.
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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.
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 inthe “P” (PARK) position.
When parking on a hill, it is important to setthe parking brake befo
re 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”Never leave the engine running while youtake a short nap or rest. Also, never leave theengine running in a closed or poorly venti-lated place.Your front bumper can be damaged if youscrape it over curbs or parking stop blocks.Be careful when traveling up or down steepslopes where your bumper can scrape theroad.
Always carry the key and lock all doors andthe liftgate when leaving the vehicle unat-tended.Always try to park your vehicle in a well litarea.Move effort could be required to turn thesteering wheel.Refer to “Electric power steering system(EPS)” on page 5-99.
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It is very important to know how muchweight 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-
When driving in cold weather When driving downhill 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 wherecombustible 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
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Trailer towing
Driving safety 6-13
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Tongue loads can be adjusted by proper dis-tribution of the load in the trailer. This can bechecked by separately
weighing the loaded
trailer and then the tongue.The GAWRs are printed on the certificationlabel which is riveted on the door sill on thedriver’s side.Refer to “Vehicle labeling” on page 11-2.Choose a proper hitch and ball, and makesure it is installed at a height that is compati-ble with the trailer.Use a good equalizing hitch which uniformlydistributes the trailer tongue load throughoutthe frame.
A safety chain must al
ways be used between
the towing vehicle and the trailer. Leave suf-ficient slack in the chain for turns. The chainshould cross under the trailer tongue to pre-vent the tongue from dropping to the groundin case it becomes damaged or separated.For correct safety chai
n procedures, consult
your authorized Mitsub
ishi Motors dealer.
Your vehicle will need service more oftenwhen you’re towing a trailer. Refer to “WAR-RANTY AND MAINTENANCE MAN-UAL”. Especially important in traileroperation are automatic transaxle fluid,engine oil, rear axle
oil, belt, c
ooling system
and brake system. Each
of these is covered in
this manual.For details, please refer to the “Vehicle careand maintenance” section.Check periodically to see that all hitch nutsand bolts are tight.Mitsubishi Motors recommends that anytrailer having a total we
ight of 1,250 lbs (567
kg) or more (2400 models), 1,400 lbs (635kg) or more (3000 mode
ls) be equipped with
its own electric or surge-type brakes.If you choose electric br
akes, be sure they are
electrically actuated. Do not attempt to tapinto your vehicle’s hydraulic system. No mat-ter how successful it
may seem, any attempt
to attach trailer brakes to your vehicle’shydraulic system will lower braking effec-tiveness and create a potential hazard.
Gross axle weight rating (GAWR) Trailer hitches
WA R N I N GIf you make any holes in the body of yourvehicle for installing
a trailer hitch, be
sure to seal the holes later when youremove the hitch. If
you don’t seal them,
deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from yourexhaust can enter your vehicle. Refer to“Exhaust system” on page 9-24.
NOTE
Mitsubishi Motors recommends that swaycontrol be used whenever you are towing, toimprove towing stability.For further informati
on, please contact your
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Safety chains
CAUTIONNever tow a trailer wi
thout using a safety
chain securely attached to both the trailerand the vehicle. If the
coupling unit or hitch
ball experiences a probl
em, the trailer may
separate from
your vehicle.
Maintenance when trailer tow-ing Trailer brakes
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If the vehicle breaks down8-2 For emergencies
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If your vehicle breaks down on the road,move to the shoulder and turn on the hazardwarning flashers. If there is no shoulder, orthe shoulder is not safe, drive in the right laneslowly with the hazard
lights flashing, until
you come to a safe stopping place. Keep theflashers flashing.If the engine stops, there will be no powerassist to the steering and brakes, making thesedifficult to use.The brake booster will not work, so thebrakes will not grip well. The brake pedalwill be harder to press than usual.Since there is no power steering assist, thesteering wheel will be hard to turn.
Get help from your passengers, bystanders,etc. to push the vehicle
and move it to a safe
area.
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If the engine cannot be started because thebattery is weak or de
ad, you can start it with
the battery from anothe
r vehicle using jumper
cables.1. Take off any metal jewelry such as watchbands or bracelets th
at might create an
accidental electrical contact.2. Position the vehi
cles close enough
together so that the jumper cables canreach, but be sure the vehicles aren’ttouching each other.
3. Set the parking brake firmly on your vehi-cle and move the selector lever into the“P” (PARK) position.4. Set the parking brake firmly on the othervehicle. Put the automatic transaxle in “P”5. Turn the ignition switch (the engineswitch) on each vehicle to the “LOCK” or“OFF” position.6. Make sure your battery electrolyte is atthe proper level. (Refer to “Battery” onpage 9-13.)
If the vehicle breaks down If the engine stops/fails When the engine fails at the intersection
Jump-starting the engine
WA R N I N GTo reduce the risk of igniting flammablegas that may be emitted from the battery,carefully read this section before jump-starting the vehicle.Do not try to start you
r vehicle by pushing
or towing. This can cause an accidentresulting in serious
injury or death and
can damage the vehicle.NOTE
Do not use jumper cables if they have dam-age or corrosion.
CAUTIONCheck the other vehicle.
It must have a 12-
volt battery. If the other system isn’t 12-volt,both systems can be damaged.NOTE
Turn off all lights, heat
er, and othe
r electrical
loads. This will avoid sparks and help saveboth batteries.
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Engine overheating8-4 For emergencies
8
If you drive your vehicl
e with a low battery
charge after the engine has been started byusing jumper cables, th
e engine may misfire.
This can cause the anti-lock braking systemwarning light to blink on
and off. This is only
due to the low battery voltage. It is not aproblem with the brake system. If this hap-pens, fully charge the battery and ensure thecharging system is operating properly.
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When the engine is overheating, the warningwill be displayed in th
e instrument cluster as
follows.The information screen in the multi infor-mation display will be interrupted and theengine coolant temp
erature warning dis-
play will appear. Also “ ” will blink.(Color liquid crystal display type)lamp will illuminate.
(Mono-color liquid
crystal display type)
If these warnings are displayed:
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Turn onthe hazard warning flashers.2. With the engine st
ill running, carefully
raise the engine hood to vent the enginecompartment.3. Check that the cooling fan is running. Ifthe fan is not turn
ing, stop the engine
immediately and cont
act an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil-ity of your choice for assistance.4. If you see steam or spray coming fromunder the hood, turn off the engine.5. If you do not see steam or spray comingfrom under the hood, leave the engine onuntil the high coolant
temperature warn-
ing goes off. After the high coolant tem-perature warning has gone off, you canstart driving again. If the high coolanttemperature warning stays on, turn off theengine.
Charging the battery by using an external battery charger
WA R N I N GAlways remove the
battery from your
vehicle when the battery is charged by anexternal battery charger.Keep sparks, cigarette
s, and flames away
from the battery because the battery couldexplode.Keep your work area well vented whencharging or using
the battery in an
enclosed space.Remove all the caps before charging thebattery.Electrolyte (battery acid) is made of corro-sive diluted sulfuric acid. If electrolytecomes in contact with your hands, eyes,clothes, or the pain
ted surface of your
vehicle, thoroughly
flush with water. If
electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush themimmediately and thor
oughly with water,
and get prompt medical attention.Always wear protective clothing and gog-gles when working near the battery.Keep the battery out of the reach of chil-dren.
As your vehicle has anti-lock brakes Engine overheating
WA R N I N GTo avoid personal injury, keep hands, hair,jewelry and clothes aw
ay from the cooling
fan. The cooling fan ca
n start at any time.
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Jack and tools
For emergencies 8-5
8
6. When you do not see any more steam orspray, open the hood. Look for obviousleaks, such as a split radiator hose. Becareful as components will be hot. Anyleak source must be repaired.7. If there is no obvious leak source, checkthe coolant level in the engine coolantreserve tank. If there is
none, or if it is too
low, slowly add coolant.8. If the engine coolant reserve tank needscoolant, you will probably also need toadd coolant to the radiator. Do not loosenor remove the radiator cap until the enginehas cooled down.
9. Start the engine, a
nd slowly add coolant,
up to the bottom of the filler neck. Useplain water if you have to (and replace itwith the right coolant as soon as possible).
10. Replace the radiator cap and tighten it
fully. Check the engine coolant tempera-ture display on the mu
lti information dis-
play (Color liquid crystal display type) orthe high coolant temperature warninglight (Mono-color liqui
d crystal display
type). You can start driving again whenthe high coolant temperature warningdoes not come on.
11. Have the system inspected by your autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair
facility of your choice.
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The jack and tools are stowed on the rightside of the luggage compartment.
WA R N I N GBefore raising the en
gine hood, check to
see if there is steam or spray coming fromunder the hood. Steam or spray comingfrom an overheated en
gine could seriously
scald you.Do not open the hood until there is nosteam or spray.
WA R N I N GRemoving the radiat
or cap could scald
you with escaping hot water or steam.When checking the radiator level, coverthe cap with a cloth before trying toremove it. Turn it slowly counterclock-wise, without pressing down, to the firstnotch. The pressure in the system will thenbe let out. When the pressure is COM-PLETELY LET OUT, press down andkeep turning the cap counterclockwiseuntil it comes off.
Jack and tools Storage 1- Tools2- Jack
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