Snow mode MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER XL 2011 User Guide

5-14 Comfort controls
5
Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows)
N00731400427
Set the mode selection dial (between “ ” and “ ”) to
remove frost or mist from the windshield and door window.For ordinary defrosting
Use this setting to keep the windshield and door windows clear
of mist, and to keep the leg area heated (when driving in rain or
snow).
1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position.
2. Select your desired blower speed by turning the blower
speed selection dial.
3. Select your desired temperature by turning the tempera-
ture control dial.
CAUTION
!
For safety, make sure you have a clear view through
all the windows.
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Comfort controls
5-23
5
Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows)
N00731400528
Set the mode selection dial (between “ ” and “ ”) to
remove frost or mist from the windshield and door window.For ordinary defrosting
Use this setting to keep the windshield and door windows clear
of mist, and to keep the leg area heated (when driving in rain or
snow).
1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position.
2. Select your desired blower speed by turning the blower
speed selection dial.
3. Select your desired temperature by turning the tempera-
ture control dial.
CAUTION
!
For safety, make sure you have a clear view through
all the windows.
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Comfort controls
5-33
5
Operating the air conditioning system (manual
mode)
N00731800072
Blower speed and vent mode may be controlled manually by
setting the blower speed selection dial and the mode selection
dial to the desired positions. To return to automatic operation,
set the dials to the “AUTO” position.Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows)
N00732400280
To remove frost or mist from the windshield and door win-
dows, use the mode selection dial (“ ” or “ ”).For ordinary defrosting
Use this setting to keep the windshield and door windows clear
of mist, and to keep the leg area heated (when driving in rain or
snow).
1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position.
2. Select your desired blower speed by turning the blower
speed selection dial.
3. Select your desired temperature by turning the tempera-
ture control dial.
CAUTION
!
For safety, make sure you have a clear view through
all the windows.
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Comfort controls
5-43
5
Operating the air conditioning system (manual
mode)
N00731800098
Blower speed and vent mode may be controlled manually by
setting the blower speed selection dial and the mode selection
dial to the desired positions. To return to automatic operation,
set the dials to the “AUTO” position.Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows)
N00732400323
To remove frost or mist from the windshield and door win-
dows, use the mode selection dial (“ ” or “ ”).For ordinary defrosting
Use this setting to keep the windshield and door windows clear
of mist, and to keep the leg area heated (when driving in rain or
snow).
1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position.
2. Select your desired blower speed by turning the blower
speed selection dial.
3. Select your desired temperature by turning the tempera-
ture control dial.
CAUTION
!
For safety, make sure you have a clear view through
all the windows.
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7
Vehicle care and maintenance
Service precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 2
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 3
Engine hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 4
View of the engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 7
Engine oil and oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 8
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 12
Air cleaner filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 14
Automatic transaxle fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . .7- 16
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 18
Transfer oil (All-wheel drive models) . . . . . . . . . .7- 18
Rear axle oil (All-wheel drive models) . . . . . . . . .7- 19
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 19
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 20
Power steering fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 21
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 21
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 24
Brake pedal free play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 33
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 34
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 35
Emission-control system maintenance. . . . . . . . . .7- 35General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 37
For cold and snowy weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 41
Fusible links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 42
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 42
Replacement of light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 51
Vehicle care precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 81
Cleaning the inside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 82
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 83
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Alphabetical index
6Reporting Safety Defects 8-3
Roof antenna 5-134
,5-135
S
Safe driving techniques 4-5
S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) 3-116
Seat belt 2-39
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor 2-45
Child restraint systems 2-50
Front passenger seat belt warning light 2-44
Maintenance and inspection 2-61
Seat belt extender 2-47
Seat belt force limitter 2-50
Seat belt pre-tensioners 2-48
Seat belt use during pregnancy 2-48
Seat belts
Seat belt extender 2-47
Seats 2-2
Arm rest 2-15
Front seats 2-5
Head restraints 2-26
Heated seat 2-11
Making a cargo area 2-29
Making a flat seat 2-35
Seat arrangement 2-3
Seats and restraint systems 2-5
Second row seats 2-13
Third row seat 2-16
Service brake 3-127Service precautions 7-2
Side turn-signal light
Bulb capacity 7-51
Snow tires 7-33
Spark plugs 7-36
Steering
Power steering fluid 7-21
,9-11
Tilt lock lever 3-81
Wheel lock 3-32
,3-89
Stop lights
Bulb capacity 7-51
Replacement 7-68
Storage spaces 3-272
Sun visors 3-265
Sunroof 3-76
Super-all wheel control (S-AWC)
S-AWC control mode display 3-118
S-AWC control mode switch 3-117
S-AWC operation display 3-119
S-AWC warning display 3-120
Supplemental Restraint System 2-61
How the Supplemental Restraint System works 2-65
Maintenance service 2-84
T
Tail light
Bulb capacity 7-51
Replacement 7-68
Tailgate 3-60
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