gas mileage MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER III 2018 Owners Manual

Trailer towing
Driving safety 6-11
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When installing the roof carrier, use the pro-vided brackets.The brackets are located under each cover.1. Slide each cover (A) toward the front ofthe vehicle.2. Lift the front edge of the cover (A).
Install the covers by performing the removalstep in reverse.
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Towing a trailer will adversely affect yourvehicle’s handling, performance, braking,durability and driving economy (fuel con-sumption, etc.).If you do tow a trailer
with this vehicle, be
sure to use proper e
quipment and cautious
steering and braking for safe driving.
Before driving and after traveling a short dis-tance, always check the load to make sure itis securely fastened to the roof carrier.Stop the vehicle periodi
cally and check that
the load remains secure. If the load is notsecure, it could fall from the vehicle anddamage your vehicle,
another vehicle or cre-
ate a road hazard.NOTE
To prevent wind noise or reduction in gasmileage, remove the roof carrier when not inuse.Before using an automatic car wash, checkwith the attendant to determine if the roofcarrier should be removed.
Roof carrier mounting bracket cover
(if so equipped)
To remove the covers

CAUTION
*: Front of the vehicleTo install the covers

Section
Trailer towing
CAUTIONDo not lose control of your vehicle whentowing a trailer.• Always use proper equipment.• Always drive carefullyDamage to your vehicle caused by improperequipment or driving is not covered by yourwarranty.
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General maintenance9-24 Vehicle care and maintenance
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high heat sources such
as the exhaust mani-
fold.
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If the fuel-vapor vent line is clogged or dam-aged, the fuel-vapor mixture will escape, pol-luting the air.Have the system checked at an authorizedMitsubishi Motors dealer at the mileage spec-ified in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTE-NANCE MANUAL”.
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The next pages list th
e maintenance service
recommended by Mitsubishi Motors Corpo-ration. In addition to the general maintenancethat needs to be performed at the times listed,
there are other parts which do not usuallyneed regular maintenance.But, if any of these parts stops working prop-erly, your vehicle performance could suffer.Have these items checked if you notice aproblem with them.If you have any questions, see your autho-rized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer for assistance.
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Good brakes are essential for safe driving.Check the brake pads for wear. For goodbraking performance, replace the brake padswith the same type pa
ds as the originals.
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Brake hoses and tubing should be checkedfor:Severe surface cracking, scuffing or wornspots. If the fabric casing of the hose isshowing through any cracks or worn spotsin the rubber hose cover, the hose shouldbe replaced. The brakes can fail if thehose wears through.Improper installati
on may cause twisting,
or wheel, tire or
chassis interference.
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Check the following parts for damage andgrease leaks:Ball joint boots of the suspension andsteering linkageBellows on both ends of the drive shaft
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The best way to keep carbon monoxide gasfrom entering inside your
vehicle is to have
the engine exhaust syst
em properly serviced.
Have a competent mechanic inspect the com-plete exhaust system
and nearby body areas
for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or mispo-sitioned parts if you no
tice any of the follow-
ing:A change in the sound of the exhaust sys-temThe smell of exhaust fumes inside thevehicle
WA R N I N GIf you see a fuel leak
or if you smell fuel,
do not run the engine. Any spark (includ-ing from the ignition
), flame or smoking
material could cause an explosion or fire.Call an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair fa
cility of your choice
for assistance.
Evaporative emission control system (except evaporative emission canister) General maintenance
Disc brake pads Brake hoses
Ball joint, steering linkage seals, drive shaft boots Exhaust system
WA R N I N GCarbon monoxide gas
from your vehicle’s
exhaust is poisonous. Breathing thesefumes can cause unconsciousness or death.
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For cold and snowy weather
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-25
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The underside or rear of the vehicle isdamaged
Also check the exhaust system each time thevehicle is raised for l
ubrication, oil changes,
or required service. A
ny open seams or loose
connections could le
t dangerous exhaust
fumes seep into the luggage and passengercompartments.Check for holes or exhaust gas leakscaused by corrosion or damage.Check the joints and connections forlooseness or exhaust gas leaks.Check the rubber hangers and brackets fordamage.
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The timing belt should be replaced with anew one at the mileage listed in the “WAR-RANTY AND MAINTENANCE MAN-UAL”.
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The hood lock release mechanism and hoodsafety catch should be checked, cleaned, andoiled when needed for easy movement and toprevent rust and wear. Use MultipurposeGrease NLGI Grade 2 sparingly for all slidingparts of the hood latch and release lever.Work the grease into the hood lock mecha-nism until all the movable surfaces are cov-ered.Also, put a light coat
of the same grease on
the safety catch wherever moving parts touch.
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The ventilation slots in
front of the wind-
shield should be brushed clear after a heavysnowfall so that the operation of the heatingand ventilation systems will not be impaired.
To prevent freezing of the weatherstrippingon the doors, engine hood, etc., they shouldbe treated with
silicone grease.
It is a good idea to carry a shovel or a short-handled spade in the vehicle during the win-ter so that you can clear away snow if you getstranded. A small hand-brush for sweepingsnow off the vehicle a
nd a plastic scraper for
the windshield, side a
nd rear window are also
useful.
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The fusible links will melt to prevent a fire ifa large current attempts to flow through cer-tain electrical systems.In case of a melted fusible link, see yourauthorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or arepair facility of your choice for inspectionand replacement.For the fusible links, please refer to “Fuseload capacities” on page 9-27.
Check for any of the following conditions: Timing belt
Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch For cold and snowy weather Ventilation slots
Weatherstripping Additional equipment (For regions where snow is encoun-tered) Fusible links
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