MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2013 3.G Owners Manual

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Sub switch
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Each sub-switch can be used for it’s own passenger door win-
dow, unless the driver’s window lock switch is activated.NOTE
The rear door windows open only half-way.
Power window timer function
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The power windows can be run up or down when the ignition
switch or the operation mode is in ON.
The door windows can be opened or closed for a 30-second
period after the engine is stopped. However, once the driver’s
door or the front passenger’s door is opened, the power win-
dows cannot be operated.
1- Close
2- Open
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Lock switch
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When this switch is in the lock mode, the passenger door
switches cannot be used to open or close the door windows,
and the main switch will open or close only the driver’s door
window. To unlock the switch, press it again.
Safety mechanism (Driver’s door window only)
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If a hand or head is trapped, for safety the door window is auto-
matically lowered a little.
After the door window is lowered, pull up the switch again to
close the door window.
1- Lock
2- Unlock
WARNING
!
Before driving with a child in the vehicle, be sure to
lock the window switch to make it inoperative. Chil-
dren tampering with the switch could easily trap
their hands or heads in the window.
WARNING
!
If the safety mechanism is activated three or more
times successively, the safety mechanism will be tem-
porarily cancelled.
If a hand or head got trapped, a serious injury could
result.
CAUTION
!
The safety mechanism is deactivated just before the
door window closes. This allows the door window to
close completely. Therefore be especially careful that
fingers are not trapped in the door window opening.
The safety mechanism is deactivated while the
switch is pulled up. Therefore be especially careful
that fingers are not trapped in the door window
opening.
Do not deliberately trap your hands or head in
order to activate the safety mechanism.
Your hand or head could be trapped and personal
injury could result.
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NOTE
The safety mechanism can be activated if the driving con-
ditions or other circumstances cause the door window to
be subjected to a physical shock similar to that caused by
trapped hand or head.

If the safety mechanism is activated 3 or more times con-
secutively, the safety mechanism is deactivated and nor-
mal closing of the door window will be aborted.
Use the following method to return to normal operation.
1. If the door window is open, repeatedly pull up the power window switch to fully close the door window.
2. With fully closing the window, release the switch and then pull up the switch again for about 1 second.What to do if you hear wind buffeting when driv-
ing
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Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure
on the ears or a booming or rumbling sound. Your vehicle may
exhibit wind buffeting when driving with one or both rear door
windows down or partially opened. This is a normal occur-
rence that can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the
rear door windows open, open the front door windows as well
as the rear door windows to minimize the condition.
Sunshade
(if so equipped)
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WARNING
!
Before operating the sunshade, make sure that noth-
ing can be trapped (head, hands, fingers, etc.).
Never leave a child (or other person who is incapa-
ble of safely operating the sunshade switch) alone in
the vehicle.
Do not bring your head, hand, finger, etc. near the
opening edge of the sunshade receptacle while the
vehicle is in motion.
It may cause injury to your head, hand, finger, etc.
in the event of a sudden braking.
CAUTION
!
Do not place heavy luggage on the panoramic glass
roof. Doing so could damage the glass roof.
Do not hang heavy luggage from, allow a person to
hang onto, or apply any other strong force to the
opening of the sunshade receptacle or the parts
between the ceiling and the sunshade opening on
either side. Doing so could damage the sunshade.
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NOTE
Release the switch when the sunshade has reached a com-
pletely open or completely closed position.

If the sunshade does not operate when the sunshade
switch is operated, release the switch and check whether
something is trapped by the sunshade. If nothing is
trapped, have the sunshade checked at an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

Operating the sunshade repeatedly with the engine turned
off will run down the battery. Operate the sunshade only
while the engine is running.

Close the sunshade when parking the vehicle for a long
time. Parking in the hot sun with the sunshade open will
make the vehicle inside extremely hot.
The sunshade can be opened and closed with the ignition
switch or the operation mode in ON.
To openPress the switch (1), the sunshade opens.
Press and hold the switch (1), the sunshade automatically
opens. Release the switch once the sunshade starts moving
automatically.
To stop the moving sunshade, press the switch (1), (2) or (3).To closePress the switch (2), the sunshade closes.
Press and hold the switch (2), the sunshade automatically
closes. Release the switch once the sunshade starts moving
automatically.
To stop the moving sunshade, press the switch (1), (2) or (3).Safety mechanismIf a hand or head is trapped in the closing sunshade opening,
the safety mechanism will cause the sunshade to re-open auto-
matically. The opened sunshade will become operational again
after a few seconds.NOTE
The safety mechanism can be activated if the driving con-
ditions or other circumstances cause the sunshade to be
subjected to a physical shock similar to that caused by a
trapped hand or head.
CAUTION
!
Do not deliberately trap your hands or head in
order to activate the safety mechanism.
Personal injury and malfunction of the sunshade
could result.
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3Parking brake
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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a complete stop, fully
engage the parking brake, and then move the gearshift lever to
1st (on a uphill) or “R” (Reverse) (on a downhill) position for
vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle, set the selector
lever to “P” (PARK) position for vehicles equipped with a con-
tinuously variable transmission (CVT).To apply
To deactivate
When parking on a hill, set the parking brake, and turn the
front wheels toward the curb on a downhill, or away from the
curb on an uphill.
1- Pull the lever up without pushing the button at the end of
hand grip.
When the parking brake is set and the ignition switch are in
the “ON” position, the brake warning light in the instrument
cluster will come on.
Before driving, be sure to release the parking brake.
1- Pull the lever up slightly.
2- Press and hold the button at the end of the hand grip.
3- Push the lever downward.
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Steering wheel height and reach adjustment
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To adjust the steering wheel to the desired position, move the
lever upward or downward while moving the steering wheel to
the desired level.
CAUTION
!

Before driving, be sure that the parking brake is
fully released and brake warning light is off.
If you drive without the parking brake fully
released, the warning display will appear on the
information screen in the multi-information display.
If a vehicle is driven without releasing the parking
brake, the brakes will be overheated, resulting in
ineffective braking and possible brake failure.
Warning light
Warning display type 1
Warning display type 2
A- Wheel lock
B- Release
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3-60 Features and controls
3Inside rearview mirror
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Adjust the inside rearview mirror only after making any seat
adjustments so as to have a clear view to the rear of the vehicle.
WARNING
!

After adjusting, make sure the lever is secured in the
locked (A) position.
Do not attempt to adjust the steering wheel while
driving. This can be dangerous.
When releasing the lever (moving it to the position
(B)), be sure to hold the steering wheel firmly. Oth-
erwise, the steering wheel may slip down too sud-
denly.
WARNING
!
Do not attempt to adjust the inside rearview mirror
while driving. This can be dangerous.
Be sure to adjust the mirror before driving.
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NOTE
When the gearshift lever or the selector lever is in “R”
position with the ignition switch in the “ON” position or
the operation mode in ON, the rear-view camera image
will be displayed on the left portion of a type 3 mirror.
For details, refer to “Rear-view camera” on page 3-121. Adjust the inside mirror to maximize the view through the rear
window.
To adjust the vertical mirror positionIt is possible to move the mirror up and down to adjust its posi-
tion.
Type 1
Type 2
Type 3
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To adjust the mirror positionIt is possible to move the mirror up/down and left/right to
adjust its position.
To reduce the glareType 1The day/night knob (A) at the bottom of the mirror can be used
to adjust the mirror to reduce the glare from the headlights of
vehicles behind you during night driving.1- Daytime position
2- Night position
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Type 2When the headlights of the vehicles behind you are very bright,
the reflection factor of the rearview mirror is automatically
changed to reduce the glare.
Normally, use the automatic mode. When the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position or the operation mode is put in
ON, the reflection factor of the mirror is automatically
changed.NOTE
Do not hang items on, or spray glass cleaner on the sensor
(1), as reduced sensitivity could result.
Type 3When the headlights of the vehicles behind you are very bright,
the reflection factor of the rearview mirror is automatically
changed to reduce the glare.
Normally, use the automatic mode. When the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position or the operation mode is put in
ON, the green indicator (1) illuminates and the reflection factor
of the mirror is automatically changed.NOTE
Do not hang items on, or spray glass cleaner on the sen-
sors (2), as reduced sensitivity could result.
(Back side)
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