traction control MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER III 2018 Owners Manual

Seat belts
Seat and restraint systems 4-19
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All seats are equipped with a seat belt whichuses one combined lap-and-shoulder belt withan emergency locking retractor.This system is designed to provide both com-fort and safety. It perm
its full extension and
automatic retraction of the belts during nor-mal vehicle operation.
A sensing device
inside the belt retractor is designed to lock theretractor in the event of a sudden change inthe vehicle’s motion.
1. Occupants should always
sit back in their
seats with their backs against the uprightseatback. To reduce
the risk of serious
injury or death during deployment of theairbag, adjust the driver’s seat as far backas possible while maintaining a positionthat still enables you to fully apply thepedals, easily control the steering wheel,and safely operate the vehicle. The frontpassenger seat should also be moved asfar back as possible. Refer to “Supple-mental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag”on page 4-35. Also refer to “To adjust theseat forward or backward” on page 4-5.
2. Before using the center seat belt for sec-ond row, make sure that the detachableanchor is securely
latched and the seat
belt is not twisted. For details, refer topage 4-21.
Seat belt instructions
NOTE
For instructions on installing a child restraintsystem using a seat belt
, refer to “Installing a
child restraint system
using the seat belt” on
page 4-32.
WA R N I N GTo reduce the risk of serious injury ordeath in the event of
an accident or sud-
den stop, all seatbacks should be kept inthe upright position while the vehicle is inmotion.Seat belt performance during an accidentcan be adversely affect
ed if the seatbacks
are reclined. The more a seatback isreclined, the more likely seat belt perfor-mance will be advers
ely affected. If the
seat belt is not prop
erly positioned against
the body during an accident, there isincreased risk you will slide under the beltand receive serious
injury or death.
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Electronically controlled 4WD system (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-83
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Select the drive mode from the following 3types to suit the driving conditions.
4-wheel drive operation requires special driv-ing skills.Carefully read the “4-wheel drive operation”section on page 5-88 and take care to drivesafely.
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The drive mode can be switched by pressingthe drive mode switch while the ignition is inthe “ON” position or the operation mode inON.If you press the switch, you can change thedrive mode in the order of 4WD ECO, 4WDAUTO, 4WD LOCK, 4WD ECO.
NOTE
On vehicles with lever
type parking brake, if
the parking brake lever is pulled up while thevehicle is moving, the
front-rear distribution
of driving torque contro
l will be temporarily
suspended, which will allow the rear wheelsto lock easier.
Drive mode

Drive mode
Function
4WD ECO
This is most fuel efficient modeNormal operation is 2WD, but 4WD will engage in the event of wheel slip.
4WD AUTO
All driving is in 4WD and the distribution of traction torque to each wheel is automatically controlled depending on the driving conditions.
4WD LOCK
This mode is for driving in slippery conditions, such as snow covered roads or on sand.Large traction torque is dis-tributed to the rear wheels to assist in getting out of slip-pery areas.
Drive mode
Function
Drive mode-selector

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 “4WDLOCK” mode causes increased fuel con-sumption and noise.
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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 Control) (if so equipped)
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The Differential assembly that limits the frontleft-right differential
speed by operating elec-
tronic control clutch arranged in the transferassembly.The left-right differen
tial limiting function is
a function that enhanc
es driving performance
and vehicle stability by preventing idle spin-ning of a wheel when driving on slipperyroad or when the road surfaces of left andright wheels are different.The yaw control function is a function thatenhances vehicle corn
ering performance and
vehicle stability with
management of vehicle
turning power (yaw moment) by controllingthe drive power difference of the left andright wheels and the braking force when thevehicle does not turn
in response to steering
input, such as when the steering wheel isturned quickly or when driving on slipperyroad.
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Select the drive mode from the following fourtypes to suit the driving conditions.
4-wheel drive operation requires special driv-ing skills.Carefully read the “4-wheel drive operation”section on page 5-88 and take care to drivesafety.
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The drive mode can be switched by press theswitch while the operation mode in ON.
Left-right differential limiting function

Yaw control function

CAUTIONControl of the braking force does notenhance the stopping performance of thevehicle, therefore, pa
y careful attention to
the safety of your surroundings when driv-ing.
S-AWC drive mode

S-AWC drive mode
Function
AW C E C O
This is the most fuel efficient mode. Normal operation is in 2WD, but 4WD performance will be provided under slippery conditions.
NORMAL
This mode can be used on both dry and wet roads. The distri-bution of driving/braking torque to each wheel is auto-matically controlled according to the driving condition.
SNOW
This mode is for driving on slippery road surfaces, such as snow-covered roads.
LOCK
This mode is for driving where maximum traction is required. This mode is suitable for driv-ing on rough roads or driving in mud, sand or fresh snow.
S-AWC drive mode-selector

S-AWC drive mode
Function
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4-wheel drive operation5-88 Features and controls
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page 5-159.The S-AWC operation status is displayed.
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While the drive mode is in the “NORMAL”ON, the drive mode
will be changed to
“AWC ECO” mode.If the ECO mode switch is switched OFF, thedrive mode will be returned to “NORMAL”Refer to the “ECO mode switch” on page5-218.
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Your vehicle has been designed primarily foruse on pavement.But its unique 4 -wheel
drive system allows
you to occasionally travel on unpaved roads,to campgrounds, picnic
sites, and similar
locations.Not only does this ensu
re better handling on
dry, paved roads but also permits better trac-tion when driving on slippery, wet or snow-covered roads and when moving out of mud.But it is not suitable for heavy off road use ortowing in rough conditions.It is particularly im
portant to note that 4-
wheel drive may not gi
ve sufficient hill
climbing ability and e
ngine braking on steep
slopes. You should try to avoid driving onsteep slopes.Also, you must exercise caution when drivingon sand and mud and when driving throughwater because sufficient traction may not beavailable in certain circumstances.Please avoid driving the vehicle through areaswhere the tires may get stuck in deep sand ormud.
Display example

Yaw control function displayThe amount of the yaw moment is displayedas a bar graph.A, D- Clockwise yaw moment about the
vehicle’s center of gravity
B, C- Counterclockwise yaw moment
about the vehicle’s
center of gravity
Differential limiting
function display
The strength of the differential limitingoperation (between front-rear wheels andbetween left-right whee
ls) is displayed in
section E of the me
ter as a bar graph.
WA R N I N GAlways concentrate on your driving first.Keep your eyes and mi
nd on the road. Dis-
tractions while driving
can lead to an acci-
dent.
When the ECO mode switch is ON
NOTE
If the drive mode is switched in any modeafter the drive mode is switched in “AWCECO”, the drive mode will not be changedeven if the ECO mode switch is switchedOFF.
4-wheel drive operation
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4-wheel drive operation
Features and controls 5-89
5
When turning a sharp corner in “4WDLOCK” (Electronically
controlled 4WD) or
“LOCK” (S-AWC) position at low speed, a
slight difference in
steering may be experi-
enced similar to feeling as if the brakes wereapplied. This is called tight corner brakingand results from each of the four tires being ata different distance from the corner. The phe-nomenon is typical of 4-wheel drive vehicles.If this occurs, either straighten out the steer-ing wheel or change to another mode.Set the drive mode-selector to “4WDAUTO”, “4WD LOCK” (Electronically con-trolled 4WD) or “SNOW” (S-AWC) in accor-dance with the road conditions, and thengradually depress the ac
celerator pedal for a
smooth start.
WA R N I N GDo not over-rely on th
e 4-wheel drive vehi-
cles. Even 4-wheel drive vehicles have lim-its to the system and ability to maintaincontrol and traction.
Reckless driving may
lead to accidents. Always drive carefully,taking account of the road conditions.Improperly operating
this vehicle on or
off-pavement can cause an accident orrollover in which you
and your passengers
could be seriously
injured or killed.
• Follow all instructions and guidelines inthe owner’s manual.• Keep your speed low and do not drivefaster than conditions.NOTE
Driving on rough roads can be hard on avehicle. Before you le
ave the pavement, be
sure all scheduled ma
intenance and service
has been done, and that
you have inspected
your vehicle. Pay spec
ial attention to the
condition of the ti
res, and check the tire pres-
sures.Mitsubishi Motors is not responsible to theoperator for any damage or injury caused orliability incurred by improper and negligentoperation of a vehicl
e. All techniques of
vehicle operation depend on the skill andexperience of the opera
tor and other partici-
pating parties. Any de
viation from the rec-
ommended operating instru
ctions above is at
their own risk.
Note that the stopping distance required ofthe 4-wheel drive vehicl
e differs very little
from that of the front-wheel drive vehicle.When driving on a snow-covered road or aslippery, muddy surface,
make sure that you
keep a sufficient dist
ance between your vehi-
cle and the one ahead of you.The driving posture should be more upright;adjust the seat to a good position for easysteering and pedal operati
on. Be sure to wear
the seat belt.After driving on rough roads, check eachpart of the vehicle and wash it thoroughlywith water. Refer to the “Inspection andmaintenance following rough road opera-tion” section and “Vehic
le care and Mainte-
nance” sections.CAUTIONSetting the drive mode-selector to “4WDLOCK” (Electronically
controlled 4WD) or
“LOCK” (S-AWC) position to drive on drypaved road will increa
se fuel consumption,
with possible noise generation.
Turning sharp corners
NOTE
On snowy or icy roads
NOTE
The use of snow tires is recommended.Maintain a safe distan
ce between
vehicles,
avoid sudden braking, and use engine brak-ing (downshifting).CAUTIONAvoid sudden braking,
sudden acceleration
and sharp turning. Sk
idding occurs and con-
trol of the vehicle could be lost.
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Active stability control (ASC)
5
Warning displayIf there is a malfunction in the system, thewarning light will come on and the warningdisplay will appear on the information screenin the multi information display.Under normal conditions, the warning lightcome on when the ignition switch is turned tothe “ON” position or the operation mode isput in ON, and goes off after the engine hasstarted.
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The Active stability
control (ASC) takes
overall control of the
anti-lock braking sys-
tem, traction control function and skid controlfunction to help maintain the vehicle’s control
and traction. Please read
this section in con-
junction with the page on the anti-lock brak-ing system, traction c
ontrol function and skid
control function.Anti-lock braking system
 P.5-97
Traction control function
 P.5-100
Skid control function
 P.5-101
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On slippery surfaces, the traction controlfunction prevents the drive wheels from spin-ning excessive, thus helping the vehicle tostart moving from a stopp
ed condition.
It also
provides sufficient driv
ing force and steering
performance as the vehicle turns while press-ing the acceleration pedal.
CAUTIONIf the warning display appears while theengine is running, have
the vehicle inspected
by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer ora repair facility of
your choice as soon as
possible. It may become harder to turn thesteering wheel.
Active stability control (ASC)
CAUTIONDo not over-rely on the ASC. Even the ASCcannot prevent the natural laws of physicsfrom acting on the vehicle. This system, likeany other system, has
limits and cannot help
you to maintain traction and control of thevehicle in all circumstances. Reckless driv-ing can lead to accident
s. It is the driver’s
responsibillty to drive carefully, This meanstaking into account the traffic, road and envi-ronmental conditions.Be sure to use the same specified type andsize of tire on all four
wheels. Otherwise, the
ASC may not work properly.Do not install any aftermarket limited slipdifferential (LSD) on your vehicle. The ASCmay stop functioning properly.
NOTE
An operation noise may be emitted from theengine compartment in the following situa-tions. The sound is associated with checkingthe operations of the ASC. At this time, youmay feel a shock from the brake pedal if youdepress it. These do not indicate a malfunc-tion.• When the ignition switc
h is set to the “ON”
• When the vehicle is driven for a while afterthe engine is turned on.
When the ASC is acti
vated, you may feel a
vibration in the vehicl
e body or hear a whin-
ing sound from the engine compartment.This indicates that th
e system is operating
normally. It does not i
ndicate a malfunction.
When the anti-lock braking system warninglight is illuminated, the ASC is not active.
Traction control function
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Active stability control (ASC)Features and controls 5-101
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The skid control function is designed to helpthe driver maintain control of the vehicle onslippery roads or during rapid steeringmaneuvers. It works by
controlling the engine
output and the brake on each wheel.
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The ASC is automatically activated when theignition switch is turned to the “ON” posi-tion. You can deactivate
the system by press-
ing down the ASC OFF switch for 3 secondsor longer. When the ASC is deacti
vated, the indica-
tor will turn on. To reactivate the ASC,momentarily press the ASC OFF switch; the indicator is turned off.
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CAUTIONWhen driving a vehicle on a snowy or icyroad, be sure to install snow tires and drivethe vehicle at moderate speeds.
Skid control function
NOTE
The skid control func
tion operates
at speeds
of about 9 mph (15 km/h) or higher.
ASC OFF switch
CAUTIONFor safety reasons, the ASC OFF switchshould be operated when your vehicle isstopped. Be sure to keep the ASC on while driving innormal circumstances.
NOTE
Using the ASC OFF swit
ch turns off both the
stability control function and the tractioncontrol function.When moving out of mud, sand or freshsnow, pressing the ac
celerator pedal may not
allow the engine speed to increase. In suchsituations, temporaril
y turning off ASC with
the ASC OFF switch will make it easier tomove out your vehicle.If you continue to press the ASC OFF switchafter the ASC is turned off, the “mistakenoperation protection func
tion” will activate
and the ASC will turn back on.
ASC operation display or ASC OFF indicator
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ASC operation display/ASC indicatorThe display/indicato
r will blink when
the ASC is operating.
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ASC OFF indicatorThis indicator will turn on when theASC is turned off with the ASC OFFswitch.
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Active stability control (ASC)
5
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If an abnormal condition occurs in the sys-tem, the following disp
lay/indicator will turn
on.Warning display
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CAUTIONWhen display/indicator blinks, ASC isoperating, which means that the road is slip-pery or that your vehi
cle’s wheels are begin-
ning to slip. If this happens, drive slower.If the temperature in the braking system con-tinues to increase due
to continuous brake
control on a slippery
road surface, the
indicator will blink.To prevent the brake system from overheat-ing, the brake control
of the traction control
function will be tem
porarily suspended.
The engine control of the traction controlfunction and normal brake operation will notbe affected.Park your vehicle in a safe place. When thetemperature in the braking system has comedown, the indicator will be turned off andthe traction control func
tion will start operat-
ing again.NOTE
The indicator may come on when youstart the engine. This means that the batteryvoltage momentarily dropped when theengine was started. It
does not indicate a
malfunction, provided th
at the display goes
out immediately.
When a spare tire has been put on your vehi-cle, the gripping ability of the tire will belower, making it more likely that the dis-play/indicator will blink.
ASC warning display
-
ASC indicator
-
ASC OFF indicatorNOTE
CAUTIONThe system may be malfunctioning.Park your vehicle in a
safe place and stop the
engine. Restart the engi
ne and check whether
the display/indicator goe
s out. If they go out,
there is no abnormal condition. If they do notgo out or if they turn on frequently, it is notnecessary to stop the
vehicle immediately,
but you should have your vehicle inspectedby an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer ora repair facility of
your choice as soon as
possible.
To w i n g
CAUTIONIf the 2WD vehicle is to
wed with the ignition
switch in the “ON” pos
ition or the operation
mode in ON and only the front wheels oronly the rear wheels raised off the ground,the ASC may operate, resulting in an acci-dent. When towing the 2WD vehicle with thefront wheels raised, keep the ignition switchin the “OFF”, “LOCK” or “ACC” position orthe operation mode in ACC or OFF. Whentowing the vehicle with the rear wheelsraised, keep the ignition switch in the “ACC”Refer to “Towing” on page 8-14.
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Headlight leveling swit
ch (if so equipped)
5-216 Features and controls
5
3. Within 60 seconds of turning the ignitionswitch to the “OFF” or “LOCK” positionor putting the operation mode in OFF, pullthe turn signal lever toward you.4. The headlights will come on in the lowbeam setting for approximately 30 sec-onds. After the headlights go off, theheadlights can be turned on again in thelow beam setting for approximately 30seconds by pulling the turn signal levertoward you within 60 seconds of turningthe ignition switch to the “OFF” or“LOCK” position or putting the operationmode in OFF. To turn on the headlightsagain after 60 seconds of turning the igni-tion switch to the “OFF” or “LOCK”position or putting th
e operation mode in
OFF, repeat the process from step 1.
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The direction of the headlight beam (thedirection in which th
e light shines) alters
according to the number of people and theload in the vehicle. Lo
wer the headlight angle
if it is too high due to the number of people
and/or the load in the vehicle so that the head-lights’ glare does not distract the drivers ofapproaching vehicles. First set the lightswitch to the “ ” position, then turn theheadlight leveling switch knob to lower thebeam. The greater the number on the head-light leveling switch knob, the lower thebeam will point.Set the switch to the appropriate position sothat the headlight beam is level with the road.
NOTE
While the coming home light function isoperating, perform one of the followingoperations to canc
el the function.
• Pull the turn signal lever toward you.• Turn the combination headlights and dim-mer switch to the “ ” or “ ” positionor put the operation mode in ON.• Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” posi-tion or put the opera
tion mode in ON.
It is possible to modify functions as follows:• The time that the headlights remain on canbe changed.• The coming home light function can bedeactivated.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 separate owne
r’s manual for details.
Headlight leveling switch
(if
so equipped)
WA R N I N GTo avoid distraction wh
ile driving, always
perform headlight adjustments beforevehicle operation.NOTE
Start adjusting when the knob is at the “0”
is at its highest).
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