child seat MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2012 3.G Owner's Guide

4-2 Driving safety
4Driving precaution
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Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a narrower
track, which enables them to perform in a wide variety of off-
road situations. Because of the higher ground clearance, these
vehicles have a higher center of gravity, which makes them
handle differently than ordinary vehicles when driving on
pavement. They are not designed to maneuver or corner at the
same speed on pavement as conventional 2-wheel drive pas-
senger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed
to perform satisfactorily in off-road conditions.
Always drive safely and steer the vehicle carefully. Avoid oper-
ating the vehicle in a manner that might require sharp turns or
abrupt maneuvers. As with other vehicles of this type, failure
to operate this vehicle correctly can result in loss of control or
vehicle rollover.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more
likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Before starting
the vehicle, always make certain that you and all your passen-
gers are properly wearing their seat belts (with children in the
rear seat, in appropriate restraints).
Fuel economy
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Fuel economy is dependent on many factors. Your personal
driving habits can have a significant effect on your fuel use.
Several recommendations for achieving the greatest fuel econ-
omy are listed below.

Whenever accelerating from a stop, always accelerate
slowly and smoothly.

When parked for even a short period, do not idle the
engine. Shut it off.

Plan your trips to avoid unnecessary stops.

Keep your tires inflated to the recommended pressures.

When you drive on highways or dry improved roads, set
the drive mode-selector “2WD” or “4WD AUTO” posi-
tion (if so equipped).

For freeway driving, maintain a speed of approximately
50 mph (80 km/h) when traffic, roadway and weather con-
ditions safely permit.

Keep your air filter clean and your vehicle lubricated
according to the recommendations in this manual.

Always keep your vehicle well maintained. A poorly
maintained engine wastes fuel and costs money.

Never overload your vehicle.
WA R N I N G
!
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover
rate than other types of vehicles. Avoid abrupt
maneuvers and excessive speed. Always buckle up.
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Driving safety
4-5
4 Vehicle preparation before driving
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For a safer and more enjoyable trip, always check for the fol-
lowing:Seat belts and seats
Before starting the vehicle, make certain that you and all
passengers are seated and wearing their seat belts properly
(with children in the rear seat, in appropriate restraints),
and that all the doors and liftgate are locked.

Move the driver’s seat as far backward as possible, while
still keeping good visibility, and good control of the steer-
ing wheel, brakes, accelerator, and controls. Check the
instrument panel indicators and multi-information display
for any possible problem.

In the same way, the front passenger seat should also be
moved as far back as possible.

Make sure that infants and small children are properly
restrained in accordance with all laws and regulations.DefrostersCheck these by selecting the defroster mode, and set the blower
switch on high. You should be able to feel the air blowing
against the windshield.
Refer to “Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door win-
dows)” on page 5-14, 5-23, 5-33, 5-43.
WA R N I N G
!
Before driving, be sure to check the following:
• Periodically check that the floor mat is properly
secured with the retaining clips.
If you remove the floor mat while cleaning the
inside of your vehicle or for any other reason,
always check the condition of the floor mat after it
has been reinstalled.
• While the vehicle is stopped with the engine off,
check that the floor mat is not interfering with the
pedals by depressing the pedals fully.
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Alphabetical index
5
Transfer oil 7-15
,9-9
Operation mode 3-22
Operation under adverse driving conditions 6-23
Outside rearview mirrors 3-66
Overheating 6-5
P
Parking 4-8
Parking brake break-in 7-33
Parking brake lever stroke 7-33
Parking brake 3-59
Parking lights
Bulb capacity 7-48
Replacement 7-55
Polishing 7-74
Power brakes 3-95
Power outlet 3-243
Power steering
Fluid 9-9
Power windows 3-54
Puncture (Tire changing) 6-8
R
Radio
General information about your radio 5-104
Reading lights
Bulb capacity 7-50
Rear axle oil 7-15
,9-9
Rear combination lightsBulb capacity 7-48
Replacement 7-63
Rear Seat Pass Through 2-11
Rear side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-48
Replacement 7-63
Rear turn signal light
Bulb capacity 7-48
Replacement 7-63
Rear-view camera 3-123
Rearview mirror
Inside rearview mirror 3-62
Outside rearview mirrors 3-66
Replacement of light bulbs 7-48
Replacing tires and wheels 7-28
Reporting Safety Defects 8-3
S
Safe driving techniques 4-6
Seat belt 2-18
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor 2-27
Child restraint systems 2-31
Front passenger seat belt warning light 2-27
Maintenance and inspection 2-42
Seat belt extender 2-28
Seat belt force limitter 2-31
Seat belt pre-tensioners 2-29
Seat belt use during pregnancy 2-29
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