warning MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER III 2018 Service Manual

Automatic transaxle (if so equipped)5-70 Features and controls
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When the operation mode is put in ON, theselector lever position
is shown on the multi-
information display.
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[For vehicles equipped mono-color liquidcrystal display meter]
When the selector le
ver position indicator
blinks while you are driv
ing, there could be a
malfunction in the automatic transmissionsystem or A/T fluid temperature becomesabnormally high.
[For vehicles equipped with color liquidcrystal display meter]
or
When the warning display or the warn-ing display appears on the information screen
Selector lever position display

Warning display

Type 1 Type 2
NOTE
The “A” indicator on the selector lever posi-tion display will only blink if there is a prob-lem with the A/T position switch.It is not seen during normal driving.
CAUTIONIf a malfunction occurs in the A/T whiledriving, the indicator will blink.In this case, immediat
ely park your vehicle
in a safe place and fo
llow these procedures:
[If the indicator blinks
rapidly (once per sec-
ond), the A/T fluid is overheating.]Park your vehicle in a safe place but do notturn off the engine. M
ove the selector lever
to the “P” (PARK) position and open thebonnet. Keep the engine, idling.After a while, move the selector lever intoany position other than “P” (PARK) positionand confirm that the i
ndicator stops blinking.
It is safe to continue driving if the indicatorno longer blinks.If the indicator contin
ues blinking, contact
an authorized Mitsubish
i Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your
choice i
mmediately.
[If the indicator blinks slowly (once per 2seconds), the A/T safety
device may be oper-
ating due to a malfunction.]Have the vehicle inspected by an authorizedMitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility
of your choice immediately.
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Automatic transaxle (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-71
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in the multi-information display while youare driving, there could be a malfunction inthe automatic transaxle.
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This position locks the transaxle to preventthe vehicle from moving.
The engine can be
started in the “P” (PARK) position.Move the lever to this position only after thevehicle has come to a complete stop.At this position, the
transaxle is disengaged.
It is the same as th
e neutral position on a
manual transaxle and should be used whenthe vehicle is not moving for an extendedlength of time during driving, such as in atraffic jam.
CAUTIONIf a malfunction occurs in the automatictransaxle while driving, the warning dis-play or the warni
ng display will appear
on the information screen in the multi-infor-mation display. In this case, immediat
ely park your vehicle
in a safe place and fo
llow these procedures:
When warning display is showingThe automatic transaxle fluid is overheating.Stop your vehicle in a
safe place, put the
selector lever in the
“P” position, and open
the engine hood with the engine running toallow the engine to c
ool down. After a while,
confirm that the warning display is nolonger showing. It is safe to continue drivingif the display is no longer showing. If thewarning display remain
s, contact an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair
facility of your c
hoice immediately.
When warning display is showingIt may be that there is something unusualhappening in the automa
tic transaxle, caus-
ing a safety device to
activate. Have your
vehicle inspected by an
authorized Mitsubi-
shi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your
choice immediately.
Selector lever positions

“P” PARK

“R” REVERSE

CAUTIONNever shift into the “P” (PARK) or “R”motion. If the lever is shifted into the “P”the vehicle is in moti
on, the transaxle may be
damaged.
“N” NEUTRAL

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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-75
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and then move the sele
ctor lever to the “P”
(PARK) position.If the transaxle does not change gears whiledriving, or your vehicle does not pick upenough speed when starting on an uphillslope, it may be that there is somethingunusual happening in the
transaxle, causing a
safety device to activa
te. Have your vehicle
checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer or a repair facility of your choiceimmediately.
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The CVT will automati
cally and continuously
change its gear ratio depending on road anddriving conditions. This helps achievesmooth driving and excellent fuel efficiency.If your vehicle is equipped with the spor-tronic steering wheel paddle shifter, you canmanually shift up and shift down the trans-mission. Refer to “Sports mode” on page5-80.The transmission prevents unnecessaryupshifts even when the accelerator pedal isreleased and ensures smooth driving.According to the condi
tions, the transmission
will automatically shift to a lower gear ratioto achieve stronger engine braking. This mayhelp reduce your need
to use the service
brake.
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As an additional safe
ty precaution, models
equipped with a continuously variable trans-mission have a shift-lock device that holdsthe selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position.To move the selector lever from the “P”the steps below.1. Press and hold the brake pedal down.2. Move the selector lever to the desiredposition.
The CVT selects an optimum ratio automati-cally when the selector lever is in the “D”
nding on the speed of
the vehicle and the positi
on of the accelerator
pedal.
When the automatic transaxle makes no gear change

NOTE
When the warning display and “SLOWDOWN” or the warning display and“SERVICE REQUIRED” appear on theinformation screen in
the multi-information
display, there could be
a malfunction in the
automatic transaxle. Refer to “Automatictransaxle: Warning di
splay” on page 5-70.
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
(if so
equipped)

DRIVING DOWNHILL

Selector lever operation

NOTE
The selector lever cannot
be moved from “P”
switch is set to the “OFF” or “LOCK” or“ACC” position, or if the key has beenremoved, or the opera
tion mode is put in
OFF or ACC, or if the brake pedal is notpressed and held down.
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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)5-78 Features and controls
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[For vehicles equipped mono-color liquidcrystal display meter]When the selector le
ver position indicator
blinks while you are driving, there could be amalfunction in the automatic transmissionsystem or CVT fluid temperature becomesabnormally high.
[For vehicles equipped with color liquidcrystal display meter]
or
When the warning display or the warn-ing display appears on
the information screen
in the multi-information display while youare driving, there could be a malfunction inthe CVT.
NOTE
While the selector le
ver position display is
blinking, a buzzer will
sound intermittently.
Warning display

NOTE
The “A” indicator on th
e selector lever posi-
tion display will only blink if there is a prob-lem with the CVT position switch.It is not seen during normal driving.
CAUTIONIf a malfunction occurs in the CVT whiledriving, the indicator will blink.In this case, immediat
ely park your vehicle
in a safe place and follow these procedures:[If the indicator blinks
rapidly (once per sec-
ond), the CVT fluid is overheating.]Park your vehicle in
a safe place but do not
turn off the engine. M
ove the selector lever
to the

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-79
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This position locks the transmission to pre-vent the vehicle from m
oving. The engine can
be started in the “P” (PARK) position.Move the lever to this position only after thevehicle has come to a complete stop.
At this position, the transmission is disen-gaged. It is the same
as the neutral position on
a manual transaxle and should be used whenthe vehicle is not m
oving for an extended
length of time during driving, such as in atraffic jam.
This position is used fo
r most city and high-
way driving. The transmission will automati-cally and continuously ch
ange its gear ratio
depending on road and driving conditions.Use when engine braking is needed, or forhigh-power sport drive.
After a while, confirm that the warningdisplay is no longer show
ing. It is safe to
continue driving if the display is no longershowing. If the warning display remains,contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer or a repair facility of your choiceimmediately.[When warning di
splay is showing]
It may be that ther
e is something unusual
happening in the CVT, causing a safetydevice to activate
. Have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized MitsubishiMotors dealer or a repair facility of yourchoice immediately.
Selector lever positions

“P” PARK

“R” REVERSE

CAUTION
CAUTIONNever shift into the “P” (PARK) or “R”motion. If the lever is shifted into the “P”the vehicle is in motion, the transmissionmay be damaged.
“N” NEUTRAL

WA R N I N GNever move the selector lever to the “N”you could accidentally slip it into the “P”damaging the transmission.To prevent the vehicle from rolling whenstopped on a slope,
the engine should be
started in the “P” (PARK) position, not in“N” (NEUTRAL) position.
To prevent rolling, always keep your footon the brake pedal when the vehicle is in“N” (NEUTRAL) positi
on, or when shift-
ing into or out of

Electronically controlled 4W
D system (if so equipped)
5-84 Features and controls
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Normally the indicator illuminates when theoperation mode put in ON, and then the drivemode is displayed a few seconds after theengine is started.The status of each drive mode display is asfollows.On vehicles with color liquid crystal displaymeter, the drive mode is displayed as an inter-rupt display on the information screen in themulti information display when the drivemode is switched.
After a few seconds, the information screenreturns from the drive mode display to theprevious screen.
NOTE
The drive mode can be
switched while driv-
ing or stopped.
Drive mode indicator

Drive Mode
Drive mode indicatorcolor liquid crystal dis-play meter
mono-color liquid crys-tal display meter
4WD ECO 4WD ECO 4WD-E4WD AUTO 4WD AUTO —
Drive mode
Display
4WD ECO4WD AUTO4WD LOCK
CAUTIONIf the selected drive mode indicator beginsblinking, the drive m
ode will automatically
switch to protect the drive-system compo-nents. A warning will
also be displayed in
the information screen in the multi informa-tion display.Warning display (color liquid crystal dis-play)Reduce speed and, if the indicator stopsblinking, you may resume normal driving.For vehicles equipped
with mono-color liq-
uid crystal display mete
r, drive mode indica-
tor (“4WD-E”, “LOC
K”) is blinking
alternately
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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 “4WDECO” mode.If the ECO mode switch is switched OFF, thedrive mode will be returned to “4WD AUTO”Refer to the “ECO mode switch” on page5-218.
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S-AWC is an integr
ated vehicle dynamics
control system that helps enhance drivingperformance, cornering performance, andvehicle 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 performanceand stability performance by controllingfront-rear distribution of driving torque withoperating the electronic control couplingarranged 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, theEPS.*: 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 samespecified 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 the4WD 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 modeafter the drive mode is switched in “4WDECO”, the drive mode
will not be changed
even if the ECO mode switch is switchedOFF.
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 andcannot 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 Co
ntrol) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-87
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If you press the switch, you can change thedrive mode in the order of AWC ECO, NOR-MAL, SNOW, LOCK, AWC ECO.
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The currently selected drive mode is dis-played on the multi-information display.In addition, when the drive mode is changed,the selected mode appears on the interruptdisplay screen of the information screen inthe multi-information display.The drive mode display
will appear on the
information screen for a few seconds, andthen the original screen will return.
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The S-AWC operation stat
us can be displayed
on the information screen in the multi-infor-mation display.To display the status, press the multi-informa-tion meter switch to change the informationscreen.Refer to “Information screen (With the igni-tion switch or the operation mode in ON)” on
CAUTIONDo not operate the drive mode-selector withthe front wheels spinning on a snowy road orin similar conditions
. The vehicle could
lunge in an unexpe
cted direction.
Driving on dry, paved roads in “LOCK”
fuel consumption and
noise.NOTE
The drive mode can be switched while driv-ing or stopped.
S-AWC drive mode display

Example: “AWC ECO” mode is selected.
CAUTIONIf the selected drive
mode indicator begins
blinking, the drive m
ode will automatically
switch to protect the drive-system compo-nents. A warning will
also be displayed in
the information screen in the multi informa-tion display.Warning displayReduce speed and, if the indicator stopsblinking, you may resume normal driving.
If the drive mode indicator (4WD) is blink-ing, a problem has oc
curred with the S-
AWC. A warning will
also be displayed in
the information screen in the multi informa-tion display.Warning displayHave your vehicle insp
ected by an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.Make sure that all four tires are the samespecified size, type, a
nd brand, and have no
significant difference in the amount of wearfor all 4 wheels. Otherwise, the S-AWC sys-tem may not work properly, and a 4WD sys-tem warning (overheating or servicerequired) may
be displayed.
S-AWC operation display

CAUTION
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4-wheel drive operation5-90 Features and controls
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Set the drive mode-selector to “4WD LOCK”(Electronically controlled 4WD) or “LOCK”accelerator pedal for a
smooth start. Keep the
pressure on the accelera
tor pedal as constant
as possible, and drive at low speed.
Your vehicle may not pr
ovide sufficient hill
climbing ability and e
ngine braking on steep
slope. Avoid driving on steep slopes eventhough the vehicle is an 4-wheel drive vehi-cle.
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If the electrical circuits become wet, furtheroperation of the vehicl
e will be impossible;
therefore, avoid driv
ing through water unless
absolutely necessary. If driving through wateris unavoidable, use th
e following procedure:
Check the depth of the water and the terrainbefore attempting to drive through it. Driveslowly to avoid creating excessive watersplashing.
Driving on sandy or muddy roads
CAUTIONDo not force the vehicle or drive recklesslyon sandy surfaces. In comparison with nor-mal road surfaces, th
e engine and other
drive-system components are put underexcessive strain when driving on such a sur-face. This could le
ad to accidents.
If any of the following conditions occurwhile the vehicle is
being driven, immedi-
ately park your vehicle
in a safe place and
follow these procedures:• If the engine coolan
t temperature display
flashes on the information screen in themulti-information di
splay or the engine
power drops suddenly.Refer to “Engine overh
eating” on page 8-4.
• If the “ ” warning
display and “SLOW
DOWN” or the “ ” warning display and“SERVICE REQUIRED” appear on theinformation screen in the multi-informationdisplay.Refer to “Warning di
splay” on page 5-70,
5-78.WA R N I N GWhen attempting to rock your vehicle outof a stuck position, be
sure that the area
around the vehicle is clear of people andphysical objects. The rocking motion maycause the vehicle to suddenly launch for-ward/backward, caus
ing injury or dam-
age to nearby people or objects.NOTE
Avoid sudden braking,
sudden acceleration
and sharp turning; such operations couldresult in the vehicle becoming stuck.If the vehicle become
s stuck in sandy or
muddy roads, it can often be moved with arocking motion. Move the selector leveralternately between the

Service brake5-92 Features and controls
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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 brakesfor more braking force with less brake pedaleffort.Your brakes are designed to operate at fullcapacity, even if the power assist is not beingused.If the power assist is not being used, the effortneeded 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 twobrake hydraulic systems stops working prop-erly, the rest of the brake system will stillwork, but the vehicle will not slow down asquickly.You will know this has happened if you findyou need to press the brake down farther, orharder when slowing down or stopping, or ifthe brake warning light and the warning dis-play in the multi-information display comeon.
To w i n g
CAUTIONDo not tow 4-wheel drive vehicles with thefront or rear wheels on the ground (Type Aor 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 towedwith 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 upthe 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 brakepedal or let a floor mat slide under it;doing so could prevent the full pedalstroke that would be necessary in anemergency. Make sure that the pedal canbe operated freely at all times. Make surethe floor mat is securely held in place.
CAUTIONIt is important not to drive the vehicle withyour 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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