MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2011 3.G Owners Manual

Introduction
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Thank you for buying a MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
SPORT/RVR.
We are confident you will enjoy your vehicle. It has been engi-
neered for optimum performance, durability and comfort. By
thoroughly reading this Owner’s Manual, you will gain an
understanding of the many features that are included in the
OUTLANDER SPORT/RVR. The Owner’s Manual contains
descriptions and illustrations that will assist in the operation
and maintenance of your vehicle.
Your Authorized Mitsubishi Motors Dealer will be happy to
assist you with any further questions you may have regarding
the operation of your vehicle.
Please note that this manual applies to all OUTLANDER
SPORT/RVR models and explains all features including
options. Some features explained in this manual may not be
installed on your vehicle.
Please leave this Owner’s Manual in the vehicle at the time of
resale. The next owner will appreciate having access to the
information contained here.
This manual includes instructions for standard and optional
equipment available at the time of printing. Mitsubishi Motors
Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design and
specifications and to make additions or improvements in its
product without assuming any obligation to install these on
previously manufactured products.
Throughout this manual the words WARNING and
CAUTION appear.
These are reminders to be especially careful. Failure to follow the
instructions could result in personal injury or damage to your
vehicle.
WA R N I N G
!
Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or
death if instructions are not followed.
CAUTION
!
Points out hazards or unsafe practices that could cause minor
personal injury or damage to your vehicle.
You will see another important symbol:
NOTE Gives helpful information.
As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle
correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to
read “on-pavement” and “off-road” driving guidelines in the
“Driving safety” and “Features and controls” sections.
WA R N I N G
!

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproduc-
tive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
©2010 Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Printed in Japan
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Table of contents
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Overview
Quick index
General information
Seat and restraint systems
Features and controls
Driving safety
Comfort controls
For emergencies
Vehicle care and maintenance
Customer assistance/
Reporting Safety Defects
Specifications
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Instruments and controls
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Cruise control switch
(if so equipped) P.3-106 Active stability control (ASC) OFF switch
P.3-103, 3-134
Ignition switch (if so equipped)
P.3-21, 3-65 Tilt & Telescopic steering lever P.3-60Wiper and washer switch P.3-193
Rear window wiper and washer
switch P.3-200 Instrument cluster P.3-122
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - airbag (for driver’s seat) P.2-43, 2-53
Horn switch P.3-203Combination headlights and dimmer switch P.3-182
Turn signal lever P.3-191
Front fog light switch (if so equipped) P.3-192
Sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter
(if so equipped) P.3-79
Steering wheel audio remote control
switches (if so equipped) P.5-91
Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) P.3-204 Headlight leveling switch (if so equipped)
P. 3 - 1 9 0
Engine switch (if so equipped)
P. 3 - 2 1
Supplemental restraint system - driver’s
knee airbag P.2-53
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Drive mode-selector (if so equipped)
P. 3 - 8 3Center vents P.5-2
Gearshift or selector lever P.3-71, 3-74 12V power outlet P.3-238Glove compartment P.3-246
Fuel tank filler door
release lever P.1-4Rear window defogger switch P.3-202Side vents P.5-2
Engine hood release lever
P. 7 - 4
Hazard warning flasher switch P.3-192 Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System
(if so equipped)
Audio (if so equipped) P.5-46, 5-46
Clock (if so equipped) P.5-102
Air conditioning P.5-16, 5-6, 5-25, 5-35Key slot (if so equipped) P.3-28
Cup holder P.3-250 Fuses P.7-41 Multi-information meter switch
P. 3 - 1 2 8
Parking brake lever P.7-34
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Interior
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Dome light (front)/Reading lights
P. 3 - 2 4 0
Sunshade illumination switch
(if so equipped) P.3-57 Sun visors P.3-236
Vanity mirror P.3-236
Card holder P.3-236
Arm rest (if so equipped) P.2-11
Cup holder (if so equipped)
P. 3 - 2 5 1Arm rest (if so equipped) P.2-9
Floor console box P.3-248
12V power outlet P.3-238
USB input terminal (if so equipped) P.3-230
Auxiliary Audio connector (RCA) (if so equipped) P.5-90 Dome light (rear) (if so equipped)
P. 3 - 2 4 1
Cargo area cover
(if so equipped)
P. 3 - 2 5 2
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) - air bag (for front
passenger’s seat) P.2-43, 2-53 Assist grips P.3-253
Coat hook P.3-254
Rear seat P.2-11Bottle holder P.3-250
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Power window switch P.3-53 Lock switch
P. 3 - 5 6 Electric remote-controlled outside mirror switch
P. 3 - 6 3
Power door lock
switch P.3-41
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor P.2-27 Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - curtain airbags
P. 2 - 6 0
Seat belts P.2-18
Head restraints P.2-12Inside rearview mirror
P.3-61
Front seat P.2-2
Heated seat (if so equipped) P.2-9
Cargo room light
P. 3 - 2 4 2Supplemental restraint system(SRS) -
side airbag (for front seats) P.2-59 Tether anchors for
child restraint system
P. 2 - 3 5Sunshade illumination lamp
dimming control switch
(if so equipped) P.3-243
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Luggage compartment
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Luggage hooks P.3-254
Jack P. 6-7Luggage hooks P.3-254 Spare tire P.6-10
Hook
Luggage hooks P.3-254
Tools P.6-7
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Outside
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Power window P.3-53
Front turn signal lights
P.3-191, 7-49, 7-57Engine hood P.7-4
Fuel tank filler P.1-4
Outside rearview mirrors
P.3-63 Windshield wipers P.3-193
Front fog lights (if so equipped)
P.3-192, 7-49, 7-59Side turn signal light
P.3-191, 7-49, 7-58
Headlights, low beam
P.3-187, 7-49, 7-52 Headlights, high beam
P.3-187, 7-49, 7-54
Front side-marker and parking lights
P.3-182, 7-49, 7-56
Daytime running lights (if so equipped)
P.3-182, 7-49, 7-62
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Tire pressure monitoring system
P. 3 - 1 1 4
Changing tires P.6-8
Size of tires and wheels P.7-23
Tire inflation pressure P.7-27
Tire rotation P.7-30
Tire chains P.7-32 License plate light
P.3-176, 7-49, 7-68F.A.S.T.-key (Free-hand Advanced Security
Transmitter) (if so equipped) P.3-14
Keyless entry sysetm (if so equipped) P.3-33
Locking and unlocking P.3-37 High-mounted stop light
P.7-49, 7-70Antenna P.5-101
Rear window wiper
P. 3 - 2 0 0
Back-up light P.7-49, 7-66
Tail and stop light/Rear side-marker lights
P.3-182, 7-49, 7-64Turn signal lights P.3-182, 7-49, 7-64 Rear spoilerLiftgate P.3-44
Rear-view camera
(if so equipped) P.3-120
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Quick index
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If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...
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NOTE
For information regarding warning displays in the multi-information display, refer to “Multi-information display” on page 3-
126.

These warning lights will come on for a few seconds for a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to “ON” or the
operation mode is put in ON.
Warning lights
Do this
Ref. Page
Charging system warning light
Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Contact your Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for
assistance.P. 3-178
or
Brake warning light
If this light comes on while driving, check to see that the parking brake is
fully released.

If this light stays on after releasing the parking brake, immediately stop and
check the brake fluid level.

If the brake fluid level is correct, there may be a system malfunction. Avoid
hard braking and high speed, and contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assistance.P. 3-176
or
Engine malfunction indicator
(“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or
“Check engine light”)
Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing, have the
engine system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice as soon as possible. If the vehicle is not drivable, con-
tact emergency roadside assistance at 1-888-648-7820 (for vehicles sold in
U.S.A.) or 1-888-576-4878 (for vehicles sold in Canada), an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer, or local towing company for assistance.P. 3-177
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