wipers MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER III 2018 Owners Manual

Outside (Front)
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Outside (Front)
Sunroof (if so equipped) P.5-51
Windshield wipers P.5-219
Engine hood P.9-3
Front fog lights (if so equipped) P.5-218, 9-32, 9-36
Outside rearview mirrors P.5-60Side turn-signal lights (if so equipped) P.5-217, 9-32, 9-36Side-view camera (if so equipped)Fuel tank filler P.3-3
Power window P.5-49
Front turn-s
ignal lights
P.5-217, 9-32, 9-36
Front turn signal lightsP.5-217, 9-32, 9-36
Headlights, low beamP.5-207, 9-32, 9-34
Parking lights P.5-207, 9-32, 9-36Daytime running lights P.5-207, 9-32, 9-36
Headlights, low beamP.5-207, 9-32, 9-34
Parking lights P.5-207, 9-32, 9-36Daytime running lights P.5-207, 9-32, 9-36
Headlights, high beamP.5-207, 9-32, 9-35
Headlights, high beamP.5-207, 9-32, 9-35
Halogen headlights type LED headlights type
Front side-marker lights P.5-207, 9-32, 9-35
Front side-marker lights P.5-207, 9-32, 9-35
Sensor (if so equipped) [for Fo
rward Collision Mitigation System
(FCM), Lane Departure Warning System (LDW) and Automatic high beam system] P. 5-118, 5-134, 5-211Rain sensor (if so equipped) P.5-219Front-view camera (if so equipped) P.5-144BK0249100US.book 7 ページ ２０１７年５月１０日　水曜日　午前８時４９分

Forward Collision Mitigation System (FCM) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-121
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• When the system recognizes driver’ssteering, accelerati
ng, braking or gear
shifting actions as
evasive actions to
avoid collision.• When the rear of your vehicle is weigheddown with the weight of passengers andluggage.• Up to several seconds after starting driv-ing.• In adverse weather conditions, such asrain, snow, fog or sand-storm.• When the windshield of the sensor por-tion is covered with dirt, water droplets,snow and ice, etc.• When a vehicle ahea
d or an oncoming
vehicle is splashing wa
ter, snow or dirt.
• When using a windshield washer.• If windshield wipers are not MitsubishiMotors Genuine parts or equivalent. • When the sensor becomes extremely hotor cold.• If the battery becomes weak or runsdown.• When the sensor is affected by stronglight, such as direct
sunlight or the head-
lights of an oncoming vehicle.
The FCM may not detect a pedestrian incertain situations. Some of these include:• If the pedestrian is
shorter than approxi-
mately 3.2 feet (1 m) or taller thanapproximately 6.5 feet (2 m).WA R N I N G
• If the pedestrian is wearing loose-fittingclothes.• If part of a pedestrian’s body is hidden,such as when holding an umbrella, largebag, etc.• If a pedestrian bends forward, sits or lieson the road.• When a pedestrian is pushing/pullingsomething, such as a stroller, bicycle orwheelchair.• When pedestrians gather in a group.• When a pedestrian
clothing appears to
be nearly the same color or brightness asits surroundings.• When a pedestrian is very close to anobject, such as a vehicle.• When a pedestrian is in a dark area, suchas at night or in a tunnel.• When a pedestrian is walking fast orrunning.• When a pedestrian suddenly rushes infront of the vehicle.• When the position of
a pedestrian is close
to the edge of the vehicle.
When the system recognizes driver’ssteering or accelerati
ng actions as evasive
actions to avoid a collision, FCM controland alarm functions
may be canceled.
In certain situations, though there is littleor no risk of a collision, the FCM mayactivate. Examples include: • When overtaking a vehicle.WA R N I N G
• When driving on a curve.

Lane Departure Warning System (LDW) (if so equipped)5-136 Features and controls
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If a problem occurs with the system, a visualwarning specific to the type of the problem isgiven together with an audible alarm.The alarm shown below is displayed if thesystem becomes temporarily unavailable dueto the high or low temperature of the sensor.After temperature of the sensor has been inrange, the system will automatically return tooperation.If the alarm continues s
howing, there is a pos-
sibility that the LDW
has a malfunction. Con-
tact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealerfor inspection of the system.
NOTE
The warnings will not continue for more than3 seconds, even if your vehicle continuesleaving the lane.If the lane markers are only on one side ofthe road, the LDW will operate only for theappropriate side where the lane marker isdrawn.WA R N I N GThe LDW will not function when no lanemarker exists, such as at an intersectionor near a toll booth.The LDW may not operat
e correctly in the
following situations and the LDW may notgive warnings or may
give false warnings:
• When lane markers are not clearly visi-ble due to rain, snow, fog, dark area, etc.• When the road surface is shiny.• When old lane markers remain on theroad surface.• When the lane markers are double linesor the shape of the lane markers arecomplicated.• When driving in an extremely narrowlane.• When the distance between your vehicleand a vehicle in
front is short.
• When driving into the sun light.• When driving on curves.• When driving on bumpy roads.• When driving in construction zones.
• When passing through a place where thebrightness suddenly changes, such as atthe entrance to or exit of a tunnel.• When the headlights of an oncomingvehicle are very bright. • When the rear of your vehicle is weigheddown with the weight of passengers andluggage.• When the headlights
of your vehicle are
not clean or are not properly aimed.• When the front windshield is not clean.• When the front windshield wipers do notclean the windshield properly.CAUTIONTo maintain proper function of the LDW:• Always keep the windshield and the head-lights clean.• Do not put anything, such as a sticker, onthe front windshield in front of the sensor.• Avoid applying a shock or load to the sen-sor.• Do not attempt to deta
ch or disassemble the
sensor.• Use only Mitsubishi Mo
tors Genuine parts
when replacing the
windshield wipers.
NOTE
When driving conditions are not suitable touse the LDW, turn off the LDW.WA R N I N G
System problem warning

Sensor is too hot or cold

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Wiper and washer switch
Features and controls 5-219
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The windshield wiper
and washer can be
operated with the ignition switch or the oper-ation mode is in ON or ACC.If the blades are frozen to the windshield, donot operate the wipers
until the ice has melted
and the blades are free
d, otherwise the wiper
motor may be damaged.
NOTE
If the headlights are sw
itched to high beam,
the front fog lights will go out; they will illu-minate again when the headlights areswitched back to low beam.If the light switch is rotated to the “OFF” or“ ” position while the
front fog lights are
illuminated, they will automatically turn off.They can be turned back on again by rotatingthe combination headlights and dimmerswitch back to “ ” position, and turningthe knob in the direction of the “ON” posi-tion.Do not use fog lights ex
cept in conditions of
fog, otherwise excessive light glare maytemporarily blind oncoming vehicle drivers.
Wiper and washer switch
CAUTIONIf the washer is used
in cold weather, the
washer fluid sprayed against the glass mayfreeze, which may hinder visibility. Warmthe glass with the defroster before using thewasher.
Windshield wipers
NOTE
To ensure a clear rearward view, the rearwindow wiper will au
tomatically perform
several continuous opera
tions if the selector
lever is put in the “R” position while thewindshield wipers are operating.Refer to “Rear window wiper and washer”on page 5-223.
Except for vehicle with rain sensor MIST- Misting function
The wipers will operate once.
OFF- OffINT- Intermittent (Speed sensitive)HI- Fast
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Wiper and washer switch5-220 Features and controls
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With the lever in the “INT” (speed sensitiveintermittent operation) position, the intermit-tent intervals can be adjusted by turning theknob (A).
The misting function can be used when theignition switch or th
e operation mode is in
ON or ACC.The wipers will operate once if the wiperlever is raised to the “MIST” position andreleased. This operation
is useful when it is
drizzling, etc. The wi
pers will continue to
operate while the lever is held in the “MIST”
The windshield wipers can be operated withthe ignition switch or
the operation mode is in
ON or ACC.If the blades are frozen to the windshield orrear window, do not operate the wipers untilthe ice has melted and the blades are freed,otherwise the wiper mo
tor may be damaged.
To adjust intermittent intervals1- Fast2- Slow
NOTE
The speed-sensitive-
operation function of
the windshield wipers
can be deactivated.
For further information, please contact yourauthorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or arepair facility of your
choice. On vehicles
equipped with the Sm
artphone Link Display
Audio, screen operati
ons can be used to
make the adjustment.Refer to separate owne
r’s manual for details.
Misting function
Vehicle with rain sensor MIST- Misting function
The wipers will operate once.
OFF- OffAUTO- Auto-wiper control
Rain sensorThe wipers will automaticallyoperate depending on the degree ofwetness on the windshield.
LO- SlowHI- Fast
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Wiper and washer switch
Features and controls 5-221
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Can only be used when
the ignition switch or
the operation mode is in ON.If the lever is put in
the “AUTO” position, the
rain sensor (A) will de
tect the extent of rain
(or snow, other moisture
, dust, etc.) and the
wipers will operate automatically.Keep the lever in the “OFF” position if thewindshield is dirty a
nd the weather is dry.
Wiper operation under th
ese conditions can
scratch the windshield and damage the wip-ers.
If your hands get trapped, you could sufferinjuries or the wipers
could malfunction. Be
sure to turn the ignition switch to the “OFF”mode in OFF, or move the lever to the “OFF”
the rain sensor.
Rain sensor
CAUTIONWith the ignition switch or the operationmode in ON and the lever in the “AUTO”
y automatically oper-
ate in the situati
ons described below.
• When cleaning the outside surface of thewindshield, if you touch the rain sensor.• When cleaning the outside surface of thewindshield, if you wipe with a cloth the rainsensor.• When using an automatic car wash.• A physical shock is applied to the wind-shield.• A physical shock is a
pplied to the rain sen-
sor.NOTE
To protect the rubber parts of the wipers, thisoperation of the wipers
does not take place
even if the lever is put in the “AUTO” posi-tion when the vehicle is
stationary and the
ambient temperature is approximately 32 °F(0 °C) or lower.Do not cover the sensor by affixing a stickeror label to the windshield. Also, do not putany water-repellent
coating on the wind-
shield. The rain sensor would not be able todetect the extent of rain, and the wipersmight stop working normally.CAUTION
In the following cases, the rain sensor maybe malfunctioning. Have
the vehicle checked
at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer ora repair facility
of your choice.
• When the wipers operate
at a constant inter-
val despite changes in the extent of rain.• When the wipers do not operate eventhough it is raining.
The wipers may automatically operate whenthings such as insects
or foreign objects are
affixed to the windshield on top of the rainsensor or when the windshield is frozen.Objects affixed to th
e windshield
will stop
the wipers when the wipers cannot removethem. To operate the wipers again, move thelever to the “LO”
or “HI” position.
Also, the wipers may operate automaticallydue to strong direct s
unlight or electromag-
netic wave. To stop the wipers, move thelever to the “OFF” position.Contact an authoriz
ed Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair fa
cility of your choice
when replacing th
e windshield glass.
NOTE
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Wiper and washer switch5-222 Features and controls
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With the lever in the “AUTO” position, it ispossible to adjust the sensitivity of the rainsensor by turning the knob (B).
Move the lever in the direction of the arrowand release, to opera
te the wipers once.
Use this function when you are driving inmist or drizzle.The wipers will operate once if the lever israised to the “MIST” position and releasedwhen the ignition switch or the operationmode is in ON or ACC.
The wipers will con-
tinue to operate while the lever is held in the“MIST” position.
The wipers will operate once if the lever ismoved to the “AUTO” position and the knob(C) is turned in the “+” direction when theignition switch or the operation mode is inON.
To adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor“+”- Higher sensitivity to rain“-”- Lower sensitivity to rain
NOTE
Automatic wiper operation (rain sensitive)can be changed to in
termittent operation,
either vehicle speed se
nsitive or not vehicle
speed sensitive.For further information, please contact yourauthorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or arepair 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.
Misting function
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Wiper and washer switch
Features and controls 5-223
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The windshield washer can be operated withthe ignition switch or the operation mode inON or ACC.The washer fluid will be sprayed onto thewindshield by pulling th
e lever toward you.
When the wipers are not in operation or inintermittent operation,
by pulling the lever
toward you, the wipers will operate severaltimes while the washer fluid is being sprayed.
By releasing the lever soon after pulling ittoward you, the washer
fluid will be sprayed
several times while the wipers are operatingseveral times.Intelligent washer will stop operating withany operation of the lever.
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The rear window wiper and washer can beoperated when the ignition switch or theoperation mode is in ON or ACC.Turn the knob to operate the rear windowwiper.
Windshield washer
NOTE
It is possible to modify functions as follows:• Intelligent washer
can be activated.
Refer to “Intelligent washer” on page5-223.• The wipers can be set
to operate again after
approximately 6 seconds.
These functions are not activated when thevehicle is shipped from the factory.To activate or deacti
vate these functions,
please contact your authorized MitsubishiMotors dealer.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.
Intelligent washer
NOTE
Rear window wiper and washer OFF- OffINT- The wiper operates continuously for
several seconds then operates inter-mittently at intervals of approxi-mately 8 seconds.
-
Washer fluid will be sprayed onto therear window glass while the knob isturned fully in either direction.When the washer fluid is sprayed, thewiper will automatically operate 2 or3 times.
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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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Electric rear window defogger switch
Features and controls 5-225
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When the front wipers have frozen to thewindshield at the parked
positions, turning on
this switch will heat the windshield to makethe wipers operable. Pr
ess the electric rear
window defogger switch and the deicer willoperate.
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The rear window defogger can be used whenthe engine is running.The indicator light (A) will come on whenyou press the electric rear window defoggerswitch. Electric current will flow through theheating wires on the rear window to helpclear away moisture or frost.After approximately 15 to 20 minutes ofoperation, the system wi
ll shut off automati-
cally.To switch the defogger OFF before 15 to 20minutes have passed,
press the switch again.
The indicator light will
go out and the defog-
ger will turn off.If you need the defogger for more than 15 to20 minutes, press the switch again. This willadd 15 to 20 more minutes.
NOTE
The wiper deicer is
activated/de
activated,
depending on the operation of the rear win-dow defogger. Refer to
“Electric rear win-
dow defogger switch
” on page 5-225.
Electric rear window defog-ger switch
CAUTIONThe rear window defogge
r is not designed to
melt snow. Remove
any snow manually
before using the rear window defogger.Use the rear window de
fogger only after the
engine has started and
is running. Be sure to
turn the defogger swit
ch off immediately
after the window is cl
ear to save on battery
power.Do not place stickers,
tape, or other items
that are attached with adhesive over the gridwires on the rear window.When cleaning the inside
rear window, use a
soft cloth and wipe lightly over the gridwires.NOTE
If your vehicle is equi
pped with heated out-
side rearview mirror, mist can also beremoved from the outside rearview mirrorswhen the rear window defogger switch ispressed. (Refer to “Hmirror” on page 5-63.)On vehicles equipped w
ith the wiper deicer,
when the rear window defogger switch ispushed, the windshield
becomes warm and
the wipers become operable. (Refer to“Wiper deicer switch” on page 5-224.)
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