warning lights MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2013 3.G Owners Manual

Quick index1
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-
129.

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. 3-179
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. 3-177
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
Mitsubishi Motors dealer, or local towing company for assistance. P. 3-178
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2 Quick indexAnti-lock braking system warning light

When this light comes on, the anti-lock braking system is not functioning and
only the ordinary braking system is functioning.

Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Test the system as described on page 3-98.

If the light does not go out after the test, or if it comes on again, we recom-
mend that you have the system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible. P. 3-98
SRS warning light

It is not necessary to stop the vehicle immediately, but we recommend that
you have the airbag and the pre-tensioner seat belt system checked at an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as soon as possible. P. 2-52
Tire pressure monitoring system warning light

If the warning light comes on, you should stop and adjust the tires to the
proper inflation pressure as soon as possible.
(See “Tire inflation pressures” on page 7-27.)
Once adjustments have been made, the warning light will go off after a few
minutes of driving.

If the warning light blinks for approximately 1 minute and then remains con-
tinuously illuminated, the system is not operating properly. If the system
returns to normal, the warning light will go off. If the warning light does not
go off, have the vehicle inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. P. 3 - 1 1 5
Warning lights
Do this
Ref. Page
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Problem
Do this
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The brakes are not functioning
properly after crossing a pud-
dle or stream. Dry out the brakes by driving slowly while lightly pressing the brake pedal.
P. 3-90,
P. 4-8
The continuously variable
transmission (CVT) makes no
shift change when accelerat-
ing. The initial movement of
the vehicle is slow when the
vehicle starts moving.
(for vehicles with CVT) There may be a problem in the CVT.
If the or warning lights on the multi-information display will not turn off, or if they
come on frequently, please have the vehicle checked at your nearest Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.
P. 3-78
A tire is punctured. 1. Park the vehicle in a safe place where the surface is flat and level.
2. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire. P. 6-8
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Features and controls
Break-in recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 2
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 2
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) . . . . . . . . . 3- 4
Keyless entry system (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 8
Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 14
Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 38
Power door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 41
Child safety locks for rear door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 43
Liftgate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 44
Inside liftgate release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 47
Theft-alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 48
Power window control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 52
Sunshade (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 56
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 58
Steering wheel height and reach adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 59
Inside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 60
Outside rearview mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 64
Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 66
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 69
Manual transaxle (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 71
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped). . . 3- 74
Electronically controlled 4WD system (if so equipped) . . . . . . 3- 84
4-wheel drive operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 87
Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation . . 3- 90
Cautions on the handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles . . . . . . . . . 3- 91
Service brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 93
Hill start assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 94
Brake assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 96
Anti-lock braking system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 97
Electric power steering system (EPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 101
Active stability control (ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 102 Cruise control (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 107
Tire pressure monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 115
Rear-view camera (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 121
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 126
Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 129
Indicator light, warning light, and
information screen display list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 162
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 177
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 177
Information screen display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 180
Combination headlights and dimmer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 183
Headlight leveling switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 191
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 192
Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 193
Front fog light switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 193
Wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 194
Electric rear window defogger switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 203
Horn switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 204
Link System (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 205
Bluetooth® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 205
USB input terminal (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 231
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 236
12 V power outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 238
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 240
Storage spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 246
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 251
Bottle holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 252
Cargo area cover (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 253
Assist grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 254
Coat hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 254
Luggage hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 255
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Starting the engineYour vehicle is equipped with an electronically controlled fuel
injection system. This is a system that automatically controls
fuel injection. There is usually no need to depress the accelera-
tor pedal when starting the engine.
To prevent battery drain, wait a few seconds between attempts
to restart the engine.1. Make sure all occupants are properly seated with seat belts fastened.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
4. Press and hold the clutch pedal all the way down (manual transaxle).
5. On vehicles equipped with manual transaxle, place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
On vehicles equipped with continuously variable trans-
mission (CVT), make sure the selector lever is in the “P”
(PARK) position.NOTE
On vehicles equipped with continuously variable trans-
mission (CVT), the engine can only be started when the
selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL)
position.
For safety reasons, the engine should be started when the
selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position in which the
driving wheels lock.
6. Press the engine switch.
7. Confirm that all warning lights and warning displays are functioning properly.
NOTE
Minor noises may be heard on engine start-up. These will
disappear as the engine warms up.
When the engine is hard to start
After several attempts, you may experience that the engine still
does not start. 1. Make sure that all electric devices, such as lights, air con- ditioning blower and rear window defogger, are turned
off.
2. While depressing the brake pedal {continuously variable transmission (CVT)} or the clutch pedal (manual tran-
saxle), press the accelerator pedal halfway and hold it
there, then crank the engine. Release the accelerator
pedal, immediately after the engine starts.
3. If the engine still will not start, the engine could be flooded with too much gasoline. While depressing the
brake pedal (CVT) or the clutch pedal (manual transaxle),
push the accelerator pedal all the way down and hold it
there, then press the engine switch to crank the engine. If
the engine does not start after 5 to 6 seconds, push the
engine switch to stop cranking the engine, and release the
accelerator pedal. Put the operation mode in OFF. Wait a
few seconds, and then press the engine switch to crank the
engine again while depressing the brake pedal (CVT) or
the clutch pedal (manual transaxle), but do not push the
accelerator pedal. If the engine fails to start, repeat these
procedures. If the engine still will not start, contact your
local Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice for assistance.
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2. Insert the ignition key.
3. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
4. Press and hold the brake pedal down with your right foot.
5. Press and hold the clutch pedal all the way down (manualtransaxle).
6. On vehicles equipped with manual transaxle, place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
On vehicles equipped with continuously variable trans-
mission (CVT), make sure the selector lever is in the “P”
(PARK) position.NOTE
On vehicles equipped with CVT, the starter will not oper-
ate unless the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) or “N”
(NEUTRAL) position.
For safety reasons, start the engine in the “P” (PARK)
position so that the wheels are locked.
7. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position and make certain that all warning lights are functioning properly
before starting the engine.
8. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position without pressing the accelerator pedal. Release the key when the
engine starts.NOTE
Minor noises may be heard on engine start-up. These will
disappear as the engine warms up.When the engine is hard to startAfter several attempts, you may experience that the engine still
does not start. 1. Make sure that all electric devices, such as lights, air con-
ditioning blower and rear window defogger, are turned
off.
2. While depressing the brake pedal {continuously variable transmission (CVT)} or the clutch pedal (manual tran-
saxle), press the accelerator pedal halfway and hold it
there, then crank the engine. Release the accelerator
pedal, immediately after the engine starts.
3. If the engine still will not start, the engine could be flooded with too much gasoline. While depressing the
brake pedal (CVT) or the clutch pedal (manual transaxle),
push the accelerator pedal all the way down and hold it
there, then crank the engine for 5 to 6 seconds. Return the
ignition switch to the “OFF” position and release the
accelerator pedal. Wait a few seconds, and then crank the
engine again for 5 to 6 seconds while depressing the brake
pedal (CVT) or the clutch pedal (manual transaxle), but
do not push the accelerator pedal. Release the ignition key
if the engine starts. If the engine fails to start, repeat these
procedures. If the engine still will not start, contact your
local Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
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Passing accelerationTo gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE) position (when
passing another vehicle) push the accelerator to the floor. The
CVT will automatically downshift.NOTE
In sports mode, downshifts do not take place when the
accelerator is depressed all the way to the floor.WaitingFor short waiting periods, such as at traffic lights, the vehicle
can be left in selector lever position and held stationary with
the service brake.
For longer waiting periods with the engine running, place the
selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position and apply the
parking brake, while holding the vehicle stationary with the
service brake.
Prior to moving off after having stopped the vehicle, make sure
that the selector lever is in “D” (DRIVE) position or Sports
mode position.
ParkingTo park the vehicle, first bring it to a complete stop, fully
engage the parking brake, and then move the selector lever to
the “P” (PARK) position.When the CVT makes no speed changeIf the CVT does not shift while driving, or your vehicle does
not pick up enough speed when starting on an uphill slope, it
may be that there is something unusual happening in the trans-
mission, causing a safety device to activate. Have your vehicle
checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice as soon as possible.NOTE
When the warning display and “SLOW DOWN” or the
warning display and “SERVICE REQUIRED” appear
on the information screen in the multi-information dis-
play, there could be a malfunction in the CVT. Refer to
“Continuously variable transmission (CVT): Warning dis-
play” on page 3-78.

Do not rev the engine with the brake pedal pressed
when the vehicle is stationary.
This can damage the CVT.
Also, when you depress the accelerator pedal while
holding down the brake pedal with the selector lever
in the “D” (DRIVE) position, the engine revolutions
may not rise as high as when performing the same
operation with the selector lever in the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position.
CAUTION
!
CAUTION
!
To avoid transmission overheating, never try to keep
your vehicle stationary on a hill by using the acceler-
ator pedal. Always apply the parking brake and/or
service brake.
Do not rev the engine unnecessarily while the vehicle
is stationary. Unexpected acceleration may occur if
the selector lever is in a position other than “P”
(PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL).
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Electric power steering system (EPS)
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The power steering system operates while the engine is run-
ning. It helps reduce the effort needed to turn the steering
wheel.
The power steering system has mechanical steering capability
in case the power assist is lost. If the power assist is lost for
some reason, you will still be able to steer your vehicle, but
you will notice it takes much more effort to steer. If this hap-
pens, have your vehicle inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.NOTE

During repeated full-lock turning of the steering wheel
(for example, while you are manoeuvring the vehicle into
a parking space), a protection function may be activated to
prevent overheating of the power steering system. This
function will make the steering wheel gradually harder to
turn. In this event, limit your turning of the steering wheel
for a while. When the system has cooled down, the steer-
ing effort will return to normal.

If you turn the steering wheel while the vehicle is station-
ary with the headlights on, the headlights may become
dim. This behavior is not abnormal. The headlights will
return to their original brightness after a short while.
Rear
WARNING
!
Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is moving.
Stopping the engine would make the steering wheel
extremely hard to turn, possibly resulting in an acci-
dent.
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NOTE
Mirror image is displayed on the screen.

Monitor brightness is adjusted automatically by sensors.

It is possible to change the display language of the screen.
For details, please refer to the separated owner’s manual
for “Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System” or
“Change language or turn off the inside rearview mirror
screen: To change the language of warning text (3)” on
page 3-124.

Under certain circumstances, it may become difficult to
see an image on the screen, even when the system is func-
tioning correctly.
• In a dark area, such as at night.
• When water drops or condensation are on the lens.
• When sun light or headlights shine directly into the lens. Change language or turn off the inside rearview
mirror screen
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It is possible to turn off the screen of the inside rearview mirror
and change the language of the warning messages on the
screen.
To temporarily set the non-display modeIf you press the switch (1) while the image appears on the
screen, it goes off temporarily.
To return to display mode, press the switch again or perform
the following operation.
[Except for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced
Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)]
Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position after turning to
“OFF” or “ACC” position.
[For vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security
Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)]
Put the operation mode in ON after putting the operation mode
in OFF.
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Warning display list (With ignition switch or operation mode is in OFF)
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Screen type 1
Screen type 2
Cause
Do this (Reference)

You have forgotten to remove the key
from the ignition switch.

Remove the key.
Refer to “Key reminder system” on
page 3-40.

You have forgotten to turn off the
lights. Refer to “Light auto-cutout function (head-
lights and other lights)” on page 3-186.

The theft-alarm system is operating. Refer to “Theft-alarm system” on page 3-48.

Immobilizer is registered. Refer to “Customer key programming
(Except for vehicles sold in Canada)” on
page 3-6.
Refer to “Customer F.A.S.T.-key program-
ming (Except for vehicles sold in Canada)”
on page 3-32.
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