tow MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2013 3.G User Guide

3-58 Features and controls
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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Move the lever (A) to the same side as the mirror you wish to
adjust.
Press the switch (B) to adjust the mirror position.NOTE
After adjusting, return the lever to the “•” (OFF) position
(C).
To fold the mirror
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The outside mirror can be folded in towards the side window to
prevent damage when parking in tight locations.
L- Left outside mirror adjustment
R- Right outside mirror adjustment
1- Up
2- Down
3- Right
4- Left
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3-80 Features and controls
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“D” DRIVEThis position is used for most city and highway driving. The
transmission will automatically and continuously change its
gear ratio depending on road and driving conditions.
Sports mode
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Whether the vehicle is stationary or in motion, sports mode is
selected by pushing the selector lever from the “D” (DRIVE)
position into the manual gate (A). To return to “D” (DRIVE)
operation, push the selector lever back into the main gate (B).
In sports mode, rapid shifting is possible simply by operating
the selector lever or sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter.
Unlike the manual transaxle, sports mode allows shifting with
the accelerator pedal depressed.NOTE
For vehicles equipped with the sportronic steering wheel
paddle shifter, sports mode can be operated even when the
selector lever is in the main gate (B). Also, you can return
to the “D” operation in any of following ways. When
returning to “D” operation, the selector lever position dis-
play will change to “D” (DRIVE) position.
• Pull the + (SHIFT UP) side sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter forward (toward the driver) for over 2 sec-
onds.
• Stop the vehicle
• Push the selector lever from the “D” (DRIVE) position into the manual gate (A) and push the selector lever
back into the main gate (B).

To prevent the vehicle from rolling when stopped on
a slope, the engine should be started in the “P”
(PARK) position, not in “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
To prevent rolling, always keep your foot on the
brake pedal when the vehicle is in “N” (NEUTRAL)
position, or when shifting into or out of “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position.
CAUTION
!
To prevent transmission damage, never shift into the
“D” (DRIVE) position from the “R” (REVERSE)
position while the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING
!
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4-wheel drive operation
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Your vehicle has been designed primarily for use on pavement.
But its unique 4 -wheel drive system allows you to occasion-
ally travel on unpaved roads, to campgrounds, picnic sites, and
similar locations.
Not only does this ensure better handling on dry, paved roads
but also permits better traction 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 or towing in rough
conditions.
It is particularly important to note that 4-wheel drive may not
give sufficient hill climbing ability and engine braking on steep
slopes. You should try to avoid driving on steep slopes.
Also, you must exercise caution when driving on sand and mud
and when driving through water because sufficient traction
may not be available in certain circumstances.
Please avoid driving the vehicle through areas where the tires
may get stuck in deep sand or mud.
NOTE

Driving on rough roads can be hard on a vehicle. Before
you leave the pavement, be sure all scheduled mainte-
nance and service has been done, and that you have
inspected your vehicle. Pay special attention to the condi-
tion of the tires, and check the tire pressures.

Mitsubishi Motors is not responsible to the operator for
any damage or injury caused or liability incurred by
improper and negligent operation of a vehicle. All tech-
niques of vehicle operation depend on the skill and experi-
ence of the operator and other participating parties. Any
deviation from the recommended operating instructions
above is at their own risk.
WARNING
!
Do not over-rely on the 4-wheel drive vehicles. Even
4-wheel drive vehicles have limits to the system and
ability to maintain control and traction. Reckless
driving may lead to accidents. Always drive care-
fully, taking account of the road conditions.
Improperly operating this vehicle on or off-pave-
ment can cause an accident or rollover in which you
and your passengers could be seriously injured or
killed.
• Follow all instructions and guidelines in the
owner’s manual.
• Keep your speed low and do not drive faster than conditions.
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To w i n gJacking up a 4-wheel drive vehicle
CAUTION
!
Do not tow 4-wheel drive vehicles with the front or
rear wheels on the ground (Type A or Type B) as
illustrated. This could result in damage to the driv-
etrain, or unstable towing.
If you tow 4-wheel drive vehicles, use Type C or
Type D equipment.

Even in “2WD” mode, the vehicle cannot be towed
with the front or the rear wheels on the ground.
WARNING
!
Do not crank the engine while jacking up the vehi-
cle.
The tire on the ground may turn and the vehicle
may roll off the jack.
CAUTION
!
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3-106 Features and controls
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ASC warning display
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If an abnormal condition occurs in the system, the following
display/indicator will turn on.
Warning display type 1
Warning display type 2NOTE
The combination of items shown on the display varies
depending on the vehicle model.
To w i n g
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- ASC indicator
- ASC OFF display/ASC OFF indicator
CAUTION
!

The system may be malfunctioning.
Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Restart the engine and check whether the dis-
play/indicator goes out. If they go out, there is no
abnormal condition. If they do not go out or appear
frequently, it is not necessary to stop the vehicle
immediately, but you should have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as
possible.
CAUTION
!
When towing the vehicle with only the front wheels
or only the rear wheels raised off the ground, do not
place the ignition switch in the “ON” position or do
not put the operation mode in ON. Placing the igni-
tion switch in the “ON” position or putting the oper-
ation mode in ON could cause the ASC to operate,
resulting in an accident.
Note that the correct towing method depends on the
transmission type and the vehicle’s drive configura-
tion.
For details, refer to “Towing” on page 6-21.
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Dimmer (high/low beam change)
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To change the headlights from high beam to low beam and vice
versa, pull the turn signal lever to (1). Switch the headlights to
low beam as a courtesy whenever there are oncoming vehicles,
or when there is traffic moving ahead of you. An illuminated
blue light in the instrument cluster indicates when the head-
lights are on high beam.
Headlight flasher
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You can flash the high beams by pulling the lever gently
toward you (2). The lights will go back to normal when you let
go. While the high beam is on, you will see a blue light on the
instrument panel.NOTE
You can flash the high beams by pulling the lever toward
you, even if the light switch is off.

If you turn the lights off with the head lights set to high-
beam illumination, the headlights are automatically
returned to their low-beam setting when the light switch is
next turned to the “ ” position.
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Coming home light
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This function turns on the headlights in the low beam setting
for about 30 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
“OFF” position or the operation mode is put in OFF.1. Turn the combination headlights and dimmer switch to the “OFF” or “AUTO” position (for vehicles equipped with
the automatic light control).
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position or put the operation mode in OFF. Also, if a key was used to start the
engine, remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the “OFF” position or putting the operation mode in OFF, pull
the turn signal lever toward you. 4. The headlights will come on in the low beam setting for
about 30 seconds. After the headlights go off, the head-
lights can be turned on again in the low beam setting for
about 30 seconds by pulling the turn signal lever toward
you within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the
“OFF” position or putting the operation mode in OFF. To
turn on the headlights again after 60 seconds of turning
the ignition switch to the “OFF” position or putting the
operation mode in OFF, repeat the process from step 1.
NOTE
While the coming home light function is operating, per-
form one of the following operations to cancel the func-
tion.
• Pull the turn signal lever toward you.
• Turn the combination headlights and dimmer switch to
the “ ” or “ ” position or put the operation mode in
ON.
• Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position or put the operation mode in ON.

It is possible to modify functions as follows:
• The time that the headlights remain on can be changed.
• The coming home light function can be deactivated.
For details, consult a Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
On vehicles equipped with Mitsubishi Multi-Communica-
tion System, screen operations can be used to make the
adjustment.
Refer to the separate owner’s manual for details.
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The wipers will operate once if the lever is moved to the
“AUTO” position and the knob (C) is turned in the “+” direc-
tion when the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON.
Windshield washer
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The windshield washer can be operated with the ignition
switch or the operation mode is in ON or ACC.
The washer fluid will be sprayed onto the windshield by pull-
ing the lever toward you.
When the wipers are not in operation or in intermittent opera-
tion, by pulling the lever toward you, the wipers will operate
several times while the washer fluid is being sprayed.
Also, by releasing the lever soon after pulling it toward you,
the washer fluid will be sprayed several times while the wipers
are operating several times. (Intelligent washer)
Intelligent washer will stop operating with any operation of the
lever.
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Driving safety
Driving precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 2
Fuel economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 2
Driving, alcohol and drugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 3
Floor mat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 3
Vehicle preparation before driving. . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 5
Safe driving techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 6
Driving during cold weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 7
Braking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 8
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 8
Loading information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 9
Cargo loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 13
Trailer towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 16
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