key MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER III 2018 Repair Manual

Starting the engine
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2. Insert the ignition key.3. Press and hold the brake pedal downfirmly with your right foot.4. Make sure the selector
lever is in the “P”
5. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” posi-tion and make certain that all warninglights are functioning properly beforestarting the engine.6. Turn the ignition switch to the “START”
ng the accelerator
pedal. Release the ignition switch whenthe engine starts.
After several attempts, you may experiencethat the engine still does not start.1. Make sure that all electric devices, suchas lights, air conditio
ning blower and rear
window defogger, are turned off.
2. While depressing the brake pedal, pressthe accelerator peda
l halfway and hold it
there, then crank th
e engine. Release the
accelerator pedal, immediately after theengine starts.3. If the engine still will not start, the enginecould be flooded with too much gasoline.While depressing the brake pedal, pushthe accelerator pedal all the way downand hold it there, then crank the engine for5 to 6 seconds. Retu
rn the ignition switch
to the “OFF” or “LOCK” position andrelease the accelerator pedal. Wait a fewseconds, and then crank the engine againfor 5 to 6 seconds while depressing thebrake pedal, but do no
t push the accelera-
tor pedal. Release the ignition switch ifthe engine starts. If the engine fails tostart, repeat these procedures. If theengine still will not
start, contact your
local Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repairfacility of your choi
ce for assistance.
When the ambient temperature is -22 °F (-30°C) or lower, it may not be possible to startfrom a standstill even with the selector lever
in the

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
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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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Refer to “Changing the time until “RESTREMINDER” is displayed” on page5-172.Refer to “Changing the turn signal sound”on page 5-172.Refer to “Changing the momentary fuelconsumption display” on page 5-172.Refer to “Tire ID set change” on page5-141.Refer to “Returning to the factory set-tings” on page 5-172.
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You can change the mode condition for theaverage fuel consumption and average speeddisplay to “Auto reset”
or “Manual reset.”
1. Press and hold the mu
lti information dis-
play switch (for about 2 seconds or more)to switch from the setting mode screen tothe menu screen.Refer to “Changing th
e function settings”
on page 5-167.2. Lightly press the multi information dis-play switch to select “AVG” (average fuelconsumption and average speed setting).3. Press and hold the mu
lti information dis-
play switch (for about 2 seconds or more)to switch in sequence from A or 1 (Autoreset)
 M, 2 or P (Manual reset)
 A or
1 (Auto reset).The setting is changed to the selectedreset condition.
If you press and hold the multi informa-tion meter switch when the average fuelconsumption and average speed are dis-played, these calculati
ons will be reset to
zero.When the following operation is per-formed, the mode setting changes auto-matically from manual to auto.[Except for vehicles
equipped with the
F. A . S . T. - k e y ]Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” posi-tion from the “ACC”, “LOCK” or “OFF”position.[For vehicles equipped
with the F.A.S.T.-
key]Change the operation mode to ON fromACC or OFF.When the average fuel consumption andaverage speed are being displayed, if youhold down the multi in
formation display
switch, these calculations will be reset tozero.
NOTE
If the battery is disc
onnected, these function
settings are reset from
memory and is auto-
matically to the factory settings (except thetire ID set).You cannot select an it
em that is displayed
dimly on the menu.
Changing the reset mode for aver-age fuel consumption and average speed
Manual reset modeAuto reset mode
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Multi Information display - Type 1
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When the engine switch or the operationmode is in the following conditions, theaverage fuel consumption display and theaverage speed display will automaticallyreset.[Except for vehicles equipped with theF. A . S . T. - k e y ]The ignition switch has been set to the“ACC”, “LOCK” or
“OFF” position for
about 4 hours or more.[For vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]The operation mode has been in ACC orOFF for about 4 hours or more.
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The fuel consumption display unit can bechanged. The distan
ce, speed, and amount
units are also changed to match the selectedfuel consumption unit.1. Press and hold the multi information dis-play switch (for about 2 seconds or more)to change from the setting mode screen tothe menu screen.Refer to “Changing the function settings”on page 5-167.2. Lightly press the multi information dis-play switch to select “AVG UNIT” (fuelconsumption display unit setting).3. Press and hold the multi information dis-play switch (for about 2 seconds or more)to display “AVG UNIT” (fuel consump-tion display unit setting).
4. Lightly press the multi information dis-play switch to switch to select the units.5. Press and hold the multi information dis-play switch (for about 2 seconds or more)to change the setting to the selected unit.
The distance and speed units are also changedin the following combinations to match theselected fuel consumption unit.
NOTE
The average fuel consumption display andaverage speed display ca
n be reset separately
in both auto reset mode and manual resetmode.Disconnecting the batter
y cable wi
ll erase
from memory the manual reset mode or autoreset mode setting for
the average speed dis-
play and average fuel consumption display.The initial (default) setting is “Auto resetmode”.
Changing the fuel consumption display unit
NOTE
The display units for the driving range, theaverage fuel consumption, the average speedand the momentary fuel consumption arechanged, but the units
for the indicating nee-
dle (speedometer), the odometer and the tripodometer will remain unchanged.If the battery is disconnected, the memory ofthe unit setting is erased and is automaticallyset to {mpg (US) or L/100 km}.Fuel economy
Distance (driving range)
Speed (average speed)
mpg (UK) mile (s) mphkm /L km km /hL /100 km km km /h
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Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list (multi information display - Type 1)
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Warning display list
Screen
Cause
Do this (Reference)
ove the key from the igni-
tion switch.
Remove the key.Refer to “Key reminder system” on page 5-35.
You have forgotten to turn off
the lights. Refer to “Light auto
-cutout function (headlights and
other lights)” on page 5-209.
The washer fluid is running low.
Replenish the container with washer fluid.Refer to “Washer fluid” on page 9-12.Refer to “Capacity” on page 11-7.
There is a malfunction
in the LED headlights.
Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choi
ce to have the system
checked.Refer to “LED headlight
warning light” on page
5-210.
Immobilizer is registered. Refer to “Cus
tomer key programming (Except for vehi-
cles sold in Canada)” on page 5-6.Refer to “Customer F.A.S.
T.-key programming (Except
for vehicles sold in Canada)” on page 5-29.
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There is a fault in the F. A. S. T. -key. Refer to “Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter
(F.A.S.T.-key)” on page 5-13.
There is a fault in the electronic immobilizer. (Anti-theft starting system).
Contact an authorized Mits
ubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your c
hoice to have the system
checked.
Screen
Cause
Do this (Reference)
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The F. A. S. T. -key is not detected.
Insert the F. A. S. T. -key into the key slot. Refer to “If the F. A. S. T. -key
is not operating properly” on
page 5-27.
You have forgotten to remove
the F. A. S. T. -key
from the key slot.
Remove the F. A. S. T.
-key from the key slot.
The steering wheel is locked.
Press the engine switch wh
ile turning steering wheel.
Refer to “Steering wheel lock” on page 5-65.
The engine switch is pre
ssed to stop the engine and
the selector lever is in a position other than the “P”
Place the selector lever in
the “P” (PARK) position
to put the operati
on mode in OFF.
The driver’s door is opened with the steering wheel unlocked.
Refer to “Steering wheel lock” on page 5-65.
There is a fault in the EPS.
Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Mit-subishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your
choice as soon as possible.Refer to “Electric power
steering system (EPS)” on
page 5-99.
Screen
Cause
Do this (Reference)
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Combination headlights and dimmer switch
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[When the engine is not
running, or when the
engine is running but the parking brake is notreleased]The engine starts when the lights are off.
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If the following operation is performedwith the combination headlights and dim-mer switch in the “ ” or “ ” position,the lights automatically turn off.[Except for vehicles equipped with theF. A . S . T. - k e y ]The ignition switch is turned to the “OFF”
the key is removed
from the ignition switch and the driver’sdoor is opened.[For vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]The operation mode is changed to OFF orACC and the driver’s door is opened.If the following operation is performedwith the combination headlights and dim-mer switch in the “ ” or “ ” position,the lights automatically turn off afterapproximately 3 minutes.[Except for vehicles equipped with theF. A . S . T. - k e y ]The ignition switch is turned to the “OFF”
the key is removed
from the ignition switch and the driver’sdoor is not opened.
The daytime running lights illumi-natedTail, front and re
ar side-marker
lights, license pl
ate, instrument
panel lights and downlight onHeadlights and other lights on
NOTE
Once the daytime running light come on,they do not go out until the ignition switch isturned to the “OFF” or “ACC” position orthe operation mode is changed to OFF orACC.OFF All lights offAUTO
Headlights and other lights turn on and off automatically in accor-dance with outside light level.Parking, tail, front
and rear side-
marker lights, license plate, instru-ment panel lights and downlight onHeadlights and other lights on
NOTE
The sensitivity of the automatic on/off con-trol can be adjusted.For further informati
on, please contact your
authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a
repair facility
of your choice.
On vehicles equippe
d with the Smartphone
Link Display Audio, sc
reen operations can
be used to make the adjustment.Refer to the separate
owner’s manual for
details.Do not cover the sensor (A) for the automaticon/off control by affixing
a sticker or label to
the windshield.If the lights do not turn on or off with theswitch in the “AUTO”operate the switch. Have the system checkedby an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer ora repair facility of your choice.
Light auto-cutout function (headlights and other lights)
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[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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If the automatic high beam system determinesthat its performance has been degraded, thewarning display will appear.This can occur whenForeign objects, such as dirt, snow or ice,adhere to the windshield of the sensorportion.In adverse weather conditions, such asrain, snow, sand storms, etc.A front vehicle or an oncoming vehicle issplashing water, snow or dirt.
When the sensor performance returns, theautomatic high beam system will resumeoperation.If the warning display does not disappearafter waiting for a while, there is a possibilitythat the sensor has a
malfunction. Contact an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer forinspection of the sensor.
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This function turns on the front side-markerand parking lights for approximately 30 sec-onds after the UNLOCK button on the remotecontrol transmitter is pressed when the com-bination headlights and dimmer switch is inthe “OFF” or “AUTO” position (vehiclesequipped with the automatic light control).The welcome light func
tion will operate only
when it is dark outside the vehicle.
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This function turns on the headlights in thelow beam setting for approximately 30 sec-onds after the ignition switch is turned to the“OFF” or “LOCK” position or the operationmode is put in OFF.1. Turn the combination headlights and dim-mer switch to the “OFF” or “AUTO”
pped with the auto-
matic light control).2. Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” or“LOCK” position or put the operationmode in OFF. Also, if a key was used tostart the engine, rem
ove the key from the
ignition switch.

Windshield is dirty

Welcome light
NOTE
While the welcome light function is operat-ing, perform one of
the following operations
to cancel the function.• Push the LOCK button on the remote con-trol transmitter.• Turn the combination headlights and dim-mer switch to the “ ” or “ ” position.• Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” posi-tion or put the operation mode in ON.
It is possible to modify functions as follows:• The headlights can be set to come on in thelow beam setting.• The welcome light f
unction can be deacti-
vated.
For details, consult a Mitsubishi Motorsdealer.On vehicles equipped with the SmartphoneLink Display Audio, sc
reen operations can
be used to make the adjustment.Refer to the separate owner’s manual fordetails.
Coming home light
NOTE
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