tow MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2014 3.G User Guide

Parking brake 5-40 Features and controls
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To stop the moving sunshade, press the switch (1), (2) or (3). If a hand or head is trapped in the closing sunshade opening, the safety mechanism will cause the sunshade to re-open automatically. The opened sunshade will become opera-tional again after a few seconds.
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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com-plete stop, fully engage the parking brake, and then move the gearshift lever to 1st (on a
uphill) or “R” (Reverse) (on a downhill) posi- tion for vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle, set the selector lever to “P” (PARK) position for vehicles equipped with acontinuously variable transmission (CVT).
When parking on a hill, set the parking brake, and turn the front wheels toward the curb on adownhill, or away from the curb on an uphill.
Safety mechanism

NOTE
 The safety mechanism can be activated if the driving conditions or other circumstances cause the sunshade to be subjected to a phys-ical 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 sun- shade could result.
Parking brake
To apply 1- Pull the lever up without pushing the but-
ton 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.
To deactivate 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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Ignition switch 5-44 Features and controls
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The outside mirror can be folded in towards the side window to prevent damage when parking in tight locations.
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When the rear window defogger switch ispressed with the engine running, the outside rearview mirrors are defogged or defrosted. Current will flow through the heater elementinside the mirrors, thus clearing away frost or condensation.
The indicator light (A) will illuminate while the defogger is on. The heater will be turned off automatically in about 20 minutes.
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[For vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.- key)]For information on operations for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Secu- rity Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key), refer to“Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key): Engine switch”on page 5-16.
[Except for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)] The engine is off. The key can be inserted and removed only when the switch is in this posi- tion. Allows operation of electrical accessories with the engine off. The engine runs and all accessories can be used.
NOTE
 After adjusting, return the lever to the “•” (OFF) position (C).
To fold the mirror Door mirror heater
Ignition switch
OFF ACC ON
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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
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This position is used for most city and high- way driving. The trans
mission will automati-
cally and continuously change its gear ratio depending on road and driving conditions.
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Whether the vehicle is stationary or inmotion, sports mode is selected by pushingthe 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 sim-
ply by operating the selector lever or spor-tronic steering wheel paddle shifter. Unlike the manual transaxle, sports mode allows shifting with the accelerator pedaldepressed.
+ (SHIFT UP) Transmission shifts up once by each opera- tion. - (SHIFT DOWN) Transmission shifts down once by each oper- ation.
 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 shift-ing into or out of “N” (NEUTRAL) posi- tion.
“D” DRIVE

CAUTION To prevent transmission damage, never shift into the “D” (DRIVE) position from the “R” (REVERSE) position while the vehicle is inmotion.
Sports mode

WA R N I N G
NOTE
 For vehicles equipped with the sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter, sports mode can be operated even when the selector leveris in the main gate (B). Also, you can return to the “D” operation in any of following ways. When returning to “D” operation, theselector lever position display will change to “D” (DRIVE) position. • Pull the + (SHIFT UP) side sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter forward (toward the driver) for over 2 seconds. • Stop the vehicle • Push the selector lever from the “D” (DRIVE) position into the manual gate (A) and push the selector lever back into themain gate (B).
CAUTION In sports mode, the driver must execute upward shifts in accordance with prevailing road conditions, taking care to keep the engine speed below the red zone. Repeated continuous operation of the selec- tor lever or the sportronic steering wheelpaddle shifter will continuously switch shift position. On vehicles with a sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter, shift ranges may not change when the lateral paddle shifters are operatedat the same time.
SHIFT UP
SHIFT UP
SHIFT DOWN
SHIFT DOWN
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4-wheel drive operation 5-58 Features and controls
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Your vehicle has been designed primarily for use on pavement.But its unique 4 -wheel drive system allows you to occasionally travel on unpaved roads, to campgrounds, picnic sites, and similarlocations. Not only does this ensure better handling on dry, paved roads but also permits better trac-tion 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 steepslopes. You should try to avoid driving on steep slopes. Also, you must exercise caution when drivingon 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.
When turning a sharp corner in “4WD LOCK” or “LOCK” position at low speed, a slight difference in steering may be experi-enced similar to feeling
as if the brakes were
4-wheel drive operation
WA R N I N GDo not over-rely on the 4-wheel drive vehi- cles. Even 4-wheel drive vehicles have lim- its to the system and ability to maintain control and traction. Reckless driving may lead to accidents. Always drive carefully,taking account of the road conditions. Improperly operating this vehicle on or off-pavement can cause an accident or rollover in which you and your passengers could be seriously injured or killed.• Follow all instructions and guidelines inthe owner’s manual.• Keep your speed low and do not drivefaster than conditions.NOTE
 Driving on rough roads can be hard on a vehicle. Before you leave the pavement, be sure all scheduled maintenance and servicehas been done, and that you have inspected your vehicle. Pay special attention to the condition of the tires, and check the tire pres-sures.  Mitsubishi Motors is not responsible to the operator for any damage or injury caused or liability incurred by improper and negligentoperation of a vehicle. All techniques of vehicle operation depend on the skill and experience of the operator and other partici-pating parties. Any deviation from the rec- ommended operating instructions above is at their own risk.
 Note that the stopping distance required of the 4-wheel drive vehicle differs very little from that of the front-wheel drive vehicle. When driving on a snow-covered road or a slippery, muddy surface, make sure that youkeep a sufficient distance between your vehi- cle and the one ahead of you.  The driving posture should be more upright; adjust the seat to a good position for easy steering and pedal operation. Be sure to wearthe seat belt.  After driving on rough roads, check each part of the vehicle and wash it thoroughly with water. Refer to the “Inspection and maintenance following rough road opera-tion” section and “Vehicle care and Mainte- nance” sections.CAUTION Setting the drive mode-selector to “4WD LOCK” or “LOCK” position to drive on drypaved road will increase fuel consumption, with possible noise generation.
Turning sharp corners
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Service brake
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 Be sure all four tires and wheels are the same size and type. When it is necessary to replace any of the tires or wheels, replace all four. All tires should be rotated before the wear difference between the front and rear tires is recognizable.
Good vehicle performance cannot be expected if there is a difference in wear between tires. Refer to “Tire rotation” on page 9-19.  Check the tire inflation pressure regularly.
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Overuse of the brake can cause weakening, resulting in poor brake response and prema- ture wear of the brake pads.When driving down a long or steep hill, use engine braking by downshifting.
CAUTION Always use tires of the same size, type, and brand that have no wear differences. Usingtires of different size, type, brands or degree of wear, will increase the differential oil tem- perature and result in possible damage to thedriving system. Further, the drive train will be subject to excessive loading, possibly leading to oil leakage, component seizure, orother serious failures.
To w i n g
CAUTION Do not tow 4-wheel drive vehicles with the front or rear wheels on the ground (Type Aor Type B) as illustrated. This could result in damage to the drivetrain, or unstable towing. If you tow 4-wheel dr
ive 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.
Jacking up a 4-wheel drive vehicle
WA R N I N G Do not crank the engine while jacking up the vehicle.The tire on the ground may turn and the vehicle may roll off the jack.
Service brake Brake pedal
WA R N I N G Do not leave any objects near the brake pedal or let a floor mat slide under it; doing so could prevent the full pedal stroke that would be necessary in anemergency. Make sure that the pedal can be operated freely at all times. Make sure the floor mat is securely held in place.
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Cruise control (if so equipped) 5-70 Features and controls
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Cruise control is an automatic speed control system that keeps a set speed. It can be acti- vated at speeds from about 25 mph(40 km/h). Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
NOTE
 The combination of items shown on the dis- play varies depending on the vehicle model.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 goout or appear frequently, it is not necessary to stop the vehicle immediately, but you should have your vehicle inspected by anauthorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as pos- sible.
To w i n g
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 ignition switch in the “ON” position or putting the operation 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’sdrive configuration. For details, refer to
“Towing” on page 8-12.
Cruise control (if so equipped)
CAUTION When you do not wish to drive at a set speed, turn off the cruise control for safety.
 Do not use cruise control when driving con- ditions will not allow you to stay at the same speed, such as in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered, wet, slippery, on a steep downhill slope. On vehicles equipped with manual transaxle, do not move the gearshift lever to the “N”(Neutral) position while driving at a set speed without depressing the clutch pedal. The engine will run too fast and might bedamaged.NOTE
 Cruise control may not be able to keep your speed on uphills or downhills.  Your speed may decrease on a steep uphill. You may use the accelerator pedal if you want to stay at your set speed.  Your speed may increase to more than the set speed on a steep downhill. You have to usethe brake to control your speed. As a result, the set speed driving is deactivated.CAUTION
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Combination headlights and dimmer switch 5-124 Features and controls
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the light switch to the
“OFF” position to stop
the tone.
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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 lowbeam as a courtesy whenever there areoncoming vehicles, or when there is traffic moving ahead of you. An illuminated blue light in the instrument cluster indicates whenthe headlights are on high beam.
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You can flash the high beams by pulling thelever 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.
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This function turns on the front side-marker and parking lights for about 30 seconds after the UNLOCK button (A) on the remote con- trol transmitter is pressed when the combina-tion headlights and dimmer switch is in the “OFF” or “AUTO” position (for vehicles equipped with the automatic light control).On vehicles equipped with the automatic lightcontrol, the welcome light function will oper- ate only when it is dark outside the vehicle.
Dimmer (high/low beam change) Headlight flasher
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-beamsetting when the light switch is next turned to the “ ” position.
Welcome light
NOTE
 While the welcome light function is operat- ing, perform one of the following operations to cancel the function. • Push the LOCK button (B) on the remote control transmitter. • Turn the combination headlights and dim- mer switch to the “ ” or “ ” position. • Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” posi- tion or put the operation mode in ON.
 It is possible to modify functions as follows: • The headlights can be set to come on in the low beam setting.
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Headlight leveling switch (if so equipped)
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This function turns on the headlights in the low beam setting for about 30 seconds afterthe ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” position or the operation mode is put in OFF. 1. Turn the combination headlights and dim- mer 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 ignitionswitch.
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 headlights can be turned on again in the low beam settingfor about 30 seconds by pulling the turnsignal lever toward you within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the “OFF” position or putting the operationmode in OFF. To turn on the headlights again after 60 seconds of turning the igni- tion switch to the “OFF” position or put-ting the operation mode in OFF, repeat the process from step 1.
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The direction of the headlight beam (the direction in which the light shines) altersaccording to the number of people and the load in the vehicle. Lower the headlight angle if it is too high due to the number of peopleand/or the load in the vehicle so that the head- lights’ glare does not distract the drivers of approaching vehicles. First set the light switch to the “ ” position, then turn the
• The welcome light function can be deacti- vated. For details, consult a Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Coming home light
NOTE
NOTE
 While the coming home light function is operating, perform one of the following operations to cancel the function. • Pull the turn signal lever toward you.• Turn the combination headlights and dim- mer switch to the “ ” or “ ” position or put the operation mode in ON. • Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” posi- tion 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.
Headlight leveling switch
(if
so equipped)
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Wiper and washer switch
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tinue to operate while the lever is held in the “MIST” position. The wipers will operate once if the lever is moved to the “AUTO” position and the knob(C) is turned in the “+” direction when the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON.
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The windshield washer can be operated withthe ignition switch or the operation mode is inON or ACC. The washer fluid will be sprayed onto the windshield by pulling the lever toward you.When the wipers are not in operation or in intermittent operation, by pulling the lever toward you, the wipers will operate severaltimes 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 areoperating several times. (Intelligent washer) Intelligent washer will stop operating with any operation of the lever.
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The rear window wiper and washer can beoperated when the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON or ACC. Turn the knob to operate the rear window wiper.
Windshield washer
NOTE
 It is possible to modify functions as follows:
• Intelligent washer can be deactivated. • The wipers can be set to operate again after about 6 seconds. For details, consult a Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Rear window wiper and washer OFF- Off INT- The wiper operates continuously for
several seconds then operates inter- mittently at intervals of about 8 sec- onds.NOTE
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Driving safetyDriving precaution ...........
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Fuel economy.............................
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Driving, alcohol and dr
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Floor mat....................................
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Vehicle preparation before driving ...................................................6-4 Safe driving techniqu
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Driving during cold weat
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Braking ......................................
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Loading information
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Cargo loads ......................
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Trailer towing ..................
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