MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER XL 2011 Owners Manual

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For quick defrosting

1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position.
2. Set your blower to the maximum speed.
3. Set the temperature to the highest position.
NOTE
While the mode selection dial is set to the “ ” position,
the air conditioning compressor will run automatically.
The outside air position will also be selected automati-
cally.

While the “ ” position is selected, you cannot turn the
air conditioning off or select the recirculation position.
This prevents the windows from fogging up.

To defog quickly, direct the air flow from the side vents
toward the door windows.

When defrosting, do not set the temperature control dial to
the maximum cool position. This will blow cool air on the
window glass and fog it up.
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5 Important air conditioning operating tips
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1. Park the vehicle in the shade whenever possible. Parking
in the hot sun makes the vehicle interior extremely hot
which then requires more time to cool. If it is necessary to
park in the sun, open the windows for the first few min-
utes of air conditioning to expel the hot air.
2. Afterwards, keep the windows closed when the air condi-
tioning is in use. The entry of outside air through open
windows will reduce cooling efficiency.
3. When running the air conditioning, make sure the air
intake, which is located in front of the windshield, is free
of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves collected in the air-
intake chamber may reduce air flow and plug the water
drains.Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubri-
cant recommendationsIf the air conditioning seems less effective than usual, the cause
might be a refrigerant leak.
Have the system inspected by your authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
During a long period of disuseThe air conditioning should be operated for at least five min-
utes each week, even in cold weather. This includes the quick
defrosting mode. Operating the air condition system weekly
maintains lubrication of the compressor internal parts to keep
the air conditioning in the best operating condition.
CAUTION
!
The air conditioning system in your vehicle must be
charged with the refrigerant HFC-134a and the
lubricant SUN-PAG56.
Use of any other refrigerant or lubricant will cause
severe damage and may require replacing your vehi-
cle’s entire air conditioning system.
The release of refrigerant into the atmosphere is not
recommended.
The new refrigerant HFC-134a in your vehicle is
designed not to harm the earth’s ozone layer. How-
ever, it may contribute slightly to global warming.
It is recommended that the old refrigerant be saved
and recycled for future use.
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5Air purifier
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The air conditioning system is equipped with an air filter to
remove pollen and dust.
The air filter’s ability to collect pollen and dirt is reduced as it
becomes dirty, so replace it periodically. For the maintenance
interval, refer to the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL”.NOTE
Operation in certain conditions such as driving on a dusty
road and frequent use of the air conditioning can lead to
reduction of service life of the filter. When you feel that
the air flow is lower than normal or when the windshield
or windows start to fog up easily, replace the air filter.
Contact your Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility
of your choice for assistance.
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD
player (RBDS and MP3 compatible)
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The audio system can only be used when the ignition switch is
in the “ON” or “ACC” position.NOTE
To listen to the audio system while the engine is not run-
ning, turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” position.
If the ignition switch is left in the “ACC” position, the
accessory power will automatically turn off after a certain
period of time and you will no longer be able to use the
audio system. The accessory power comes on again if the
ignition switch is turned from the “ACC” position. Refer
to “ACC power auto-cutout function” on page 3-87.

If a cellular phone is used inside the vehicle, it may create
noise in the audio equipment. This does not mean that
anything is wrong with your audio equipment. In such a
case, use the cellular phone at a place as far as possible
from the audio equipment.

If foreign objects or water get into the audio equipment, or
if smoke or a strange odor comes from it, immediately
turn off the audio system and have it checked at an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice. Never try to repair it yourself. Avoid using the
audio system until it is inspected by a qualified person.

If the audio system is damaged by foreign objects, water,
or fire, have the system checked by a qualified Mitsubishi
Motors technician.
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Volume and tone control panel
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1- PWR (On-Off) switch
2- VOL (Volume control) knob
3- Display
4- SOUND (Sound control) switch
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To adjust the volume
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Turn the VOL knob (2) clockwise to increase the volume;
counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
The status will be displayed in the display (3).NOTE
The volume control mode will shut off automatically if
either the radio or CD is selected, or if no adjustment is
made within about 2 seconds.To adjust the tone
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1. Press the SOUND switch (4) repeatedly to select the tone
or balance control to change. The order is: TYPE →
FIELD → BASS → MID → TREBLE → FADER →
BALANCE → Audio adjust mode OFFQUICK ACCESS MODE
To access the sound customization features quickly, push
and hold the SOUND switch (4), then turn the switch
clockwise or counterclockwise to access your desired
sound customization setting. Release the switch to adjust
the setting.
2. Turn the SOUND switch (4) either clockwise or counter-
clockwise to change the tone/balance setting.
The status will be displayed in the display (3).
A- Adjust mode
B- Adjust level
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TYPE (acoustic characteristic selection)To select the desired acoustic characteristic.
Adjust
mode
Adjust level
Sound control switch operationCounterclock-
wise turn
Clockwise turn
TYPENORMAL ↔ POP ↔ ROCK ↔ HIP-HOP ↔
COUNTRY
FIELD NORMAL ↔ STAGE ↔ LIVE ↔ HALL
BASS
-6 to 6 Weaker Stronger MID
TREBLE
FADER F11 to R11R (Rear)
increasesF (Front)
increases
BALANCE L11 to R11L (Left)
increasesR (Right)
increases
Acoustic characteristic
Description
NORMALSounds good for all types of
music.
POPTight bass and high frequency
sound.
ROCKTuned for hard rock and heavy
metal with powerful drums,
guitars, and vocals.
HIP-HOPDeep bass punch and well-
defined vocals.
COUNTRY Enhanced main vocals.
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FIELD (Sound field selection)To select the desired sound field.
BASS (Bass tone control)To select the desired bass level.MID (Midrange tone control)To select the desired midrange level.TREBLE (Treble tone control)To select the desired treble level.FADER (Front/Rear balance control)To balance the volume from the F (front) and the R (rear)
speakers.BALANCE (Left/Right balance control)To balance the volume from the L (left) and the R (right)
speakers.NOTE
When set to “0”, it will beep.

When TYPE or FIELD is changed, the sound will cut out
briefly, but this does not indicate a malfunction.

The audio adjust mode will automatically shut off when
either the radio or CD is selected, or if no adjustment is
made within about 10 seconds.

If the SOUND switch (4) is pushed and held for more than
2 seconds during the audio adjust mode, it will change to
“Hold” mode. The selected audio mode will be held until
the SOUND switch (4) is pushed for more than 2 seconds
again.
Sound field type
Description
NORMALAllows the listeners to enjoy an
image of a sound stage where
music is performed so that the
instrumental sound surrounds
them, while keeping the vocal-
ist in front.
STAGEPlaces the image of a sound
stage in front of the driver with
the vocalist in the center (for
driver only).
LIVEFront seat occupants are sur-
rounded by sound from front
and rear speakers.
HALLPlaces the image of a sound
stage in front of the driver with
the vocalist in the center (for
driver only). Sound reflections
are added to the rear speakers
to simulate the experience of
being at a concert hall. Best
with classical or vocalist music.
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Speed Compensated Volume function
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Speed Compensated Volume function is a feature that automat-
ically adjusts the VOLUME, BASS, MID, and TREBLE set-
tings in accordance with the vehicle speed. It is possible to turn
this function ON-OFF using the following methods:
1. If you are presently pushing the SOUND switch (4) and
making a tone adjustment, finish making the tone adjust-
ment.
2. Push the SOUND switch (4) for at least about 2 seconds.
The system will switch to MENU mode and the characters
“SCV ON” will be shown on the display.
3. Turn the SOUND switch (4) clockwise to turn the func-
tion ON. Turn it counterclockwise to turn the function
OFF.NOTE
The factory setting for the Speed Compensated Volume
function is ON.

The MENU mode will automatically shut off when either
the radio or CD is selected or the user does not move any
of the switches for 10 seconds.
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Radio control panel and display
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1- RADIO (AM/FM selection) button
2- PWR (On-Off) switch
3- PAGE button
4- DISP (Display) button
5- SEEK (Down-seek) button
6- SEEK (Up-seek) button
7- TUNE switch
8- PTY (Program Type) button
9- SCAN button
10- Memory select buttons
11- FM (FM1/FM2) indicator
12- ST (Stereo) indicator
13- RBDS (Radio Broadcast Data System) indicator
14- PTY (Program Type) indicator
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To listen to the radio
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1. Press the PWR switch (2) to turn the audio system ON and
OFF. The system turns on in the last mode used.
Press the RADIO button (1) to turn ON the radio.
2. Press the RADIO button (1) to select the desired band
(AM/FM1/FM2).
3. Press the SEEK button (5 or 6) to tune to a station, or
press one of the Memory select buttons (10) to tune in to a
station memorized for that button.
Refer to “Automatic tuning”, “Manual tuning” or “To
enter frequencies into the memory”.Automatic tuningAfter pressing the SEEK button (5 or 6), a receivable station
will be automatically selected and reception of the station will
begin.
SCAN function
Press the SCAN button (9). The radio will tune consecutively
to each available station for about 5 seconds per station. If you
want to stop scanning, press the SCAN button again.
The frequency display of the current station flashes once per
second during SCAN.Manual tuningThe frequency changes every time the TUNE switch (7) is
turned.
Turn the switch to select the desired station.To enter frequencies into the memoryAs many as 6 AM and 12 FM stations can be entered into the
memory.To store a frequency in the memory, follow these steps:
1. Press the SEEK button (5 or 6), or turn the TUNE switch
(7) to tune to the frequency you wish to keep in the mem-
ory.
2. Press one of the Memory select buttons (10) until it beeps.
The sound will be momentarily interrupted while the fre-
quency is being entered into the memory. The number of
the button matching the entry in the memory as well as the
frequency are displayed.
3. To recall a frequency that has been saved in memory,
press the corresponding button briefly for no longer than
about 1 second.
NOTE
Disconnecting the battery cables erases all the radio sta-
tion settings stored in the memory.
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