light MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER XL 2013 Owners Manual

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NOTE
A light in the instrument panel flashes to show when the
front and rear turn signal lights are working properly.
If this light flashes faster than usual, check for a burned
out turn signal light bulb or malfunctioning connection in
the signal.
If the panel light does not come on when the lever is
moved, check for a blown fuse or a burned out bulb in the
panel.
Have the system inspected by your authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.

It is possible to modify functions as follows:
• Deactivate the turn signal light 3-flash function for lane
changes.
• Adjust the time required to operate the lever for the 3-
flash function.
See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
For vehicles equipped with the Mitsubishi Multi-Commu-
nication System, adjustments can be made using screen
operations. For further details, refer to the separate
owner’s manual.
Hazard warning flasher switch
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If you press the flasher switch, the front and rear turn signals
will flash intermittently, and so will the hazard warning lights.
This is an emergency warning system and should not be used
when the vehicle is in motion, except for emergencies.
If you need to leave your vehicle, the flashers will keep work-
ing after the ignition switch is removed.NOTE
If the flashers are used for several hours, the battery will
run down. This could make it difficult or impossible to
restart your vehicle.
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3 Front fog light switch
(if so equipped)
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The front fog lights illuminate only when the headlights are on
low beam.
Turning the knob in the direction of the “ON” position turns on
the front fog lights as well as the indicator in the instrument
cluster. To turn them off, turn the knob in the direction of the
“OFF” position.
The knob will return to the neutral position when it is released.NOTE
If the headlights are switched to high beam, the front fog
lights will go out; they will illuminate again when the
headlights are switched back to low beam.
If the light switch is rotated to the “OFF” or “ ” posi-
tion while the front fog lights are illuminated, they will
automatically turn off. They can be turned back on again
by rotating the combination headlights and dimmer switch
back to “ ” position, and turning the knob in the direc-
tion of the “ON” position.

Do not use fog lights except in conditions of fog, other-
wise excessive light glare may temporarily blind oncom-
ing vehicle drivers.
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NOTE
To protect the rubber parts of the wipers, this operation of
the wipers does not take place when the vehicle is station-
ary and the ambient temperature is about 32 °F (0 °C) or
lower.

Do not cover the sensor by affixing a sticker or label to the
windshield. Also, do not put any water-repellent coating
on the windshield. The rain sensor would not be able to
detect the extent of rain, and the wipers might stop work-
ing normally.

In the following cases, the rain sensor may be malfunc-
tioning. Have the vehicle checked at an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice.
• When the wipers operate at a constant interval despite
changes in the extent of rain.
• When the wipers do not operate even though it is rain-
ing.

The wipers may automatically operate when things such
as insects or foreign objects are affixed to the windshield
on top of the rain sensor or when the windshield is frozen.
Objects affixed to the windshield will stop the wipers
when the wipers cannot remove them. To operate the wip-
ers again, move the lever to the “LO” or “HI” position.
Also, the wipers may operate automatically due to strong
direct sunlight or electromagnetic wave. To stop the wip-
ers, move the lever to the “OFF” position.

Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice when replacing the wind-
shield glass.
CAUTION
!
With the ignition switch in the “ON” position and
the lever in the “AUTO” position, the wipers may
automatically operate in the situations described
below.
• When cleaning the outside surface of the wind-
shield, if you touch the rain sensor.
• When cleaning the outside surface of the wind-
shield, if you wipe with a cloth the rain sensor.
• When using an automatic car wash.
• A physical shock is applied to the windshield.
• A physical shock is applied to the rain sensor.If your hands get trapped, you could suffer injuries
or the wipers could malfunction. Be sure to turn the
ignition switch to the “OFF” position or move the
lever to the “OFF” position to deactivate the rain
sensor.
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3 Electric rear window defogger switch
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The rear window defogger can be used when the engine is run-
ning.
The indicator light (A) will come on when you press the elec-
tric rear window defogger switch. Electric current will flow
through the heating wires on the rear window to help clear
away moisture or frost.
After about 20 minutes of operation, the system will shut off
automatically.
To switch the defogger OFF before 20 minutes have passed,
press the switch again. The indicator light will go out and the
defogger will turn off.
If you need the defogger for more than 20 minutes, press the
switch again. This will add 20 more minutes.
NOTE
If your vehicle is equipped with heated mirrors, mist can
also be removed from the outside rearview mirrors when
the rear window defogger switch is pressed. (Refer to
“Door mirror heater” on page 3-88.)
CAUTION
!
The rear window defogger is not designed to melt
snow. Remove any snow manually before using the
rear window defogger.
Use the rear window defogger only after the engine
has started and is running. Be sure to turn the
defogger switch off immediately after the window is
clear to save on battery power.
Do not place stickers, tape, or other items that are
attached with adhesive over the grid wires on the
rear window.
When cleaning the inside rear window, use a soft
cloth and wipe lightly over the grid wires.
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3-270 Features and controls
3Sun visors
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Pull the sun visor downward (1) to reduce front glare while
driving. To reduce side glare, turn the visor to the side (2).
Vanity mirrorA vanity mirror is fitted to the back of the sun visor.
Operating the lid of the vanity mirror will automatically turn
on the mirror light (A).
CAUTION
!
If the lid of vanity mirror with light is kept open for
prolonged periods of time, the vehicle’s battery will
be discharged.
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Ty p e 2Accessories can be operated in all ignition switch positions.
Interior lights
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NOTE
Be aware that leaving the light illuminated with the engine
off may run the battery down.
Never leave the vehicle without checking that the light is
off.
Floor console box
Cargo room light
→P. 3 - 2 7 6Dome light (rear)
→P. 3 - 2 7 5Dome light (front)
/Reading lights
→P. 3 - 2 7 4
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Dome light (front)/Reading lights
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Dome light (front)
1- (DOOR)
When any of the doors or the tailgate is opened, the dome
light illuminates; when any of them are closed, the dome
light goes off after approximately 30 seconds. However, the
light goes off immediately if:

The doors and the tailgate are closed while the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.

The driver’s door is closed while the its lock knob is in
the lock position, after all the other doors are closed.

The doors and the tailgate are closed and the power
door lock function is used to lock the doors.

The keyless entry system remote control transmitter is
used to lock the doors.

In vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, the doors
and the tailgate are locked using the F.A.S.T.-key.NOTE
When the engine is started using the key while the
doors and tailgate are closed, if you remove the key, the
dome light will illuminate for approximately 30 sec-
onds then go off.

When the engine is started using the F.A.S.T.-key while
the doors and tailgate are closed, if the ignition switch
is moved to the “LOCK” position, the dome light will
illuminate for approximately 30 seconds and then go
off.

The time until the light goes off can be adjusted. See
your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
For vehicles equipped with the Mitsubishi Multi-Com-
munication System, adjustments can be made using
screen operations. For details, refer to the separate
owner’s manual.
2- (OFF)
The dome light stays off regardless of any door or the tail-
gate being opened or closed.
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Reading lights
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Regardless of the dome light switch position, when you press
the lens (A), the light on the side that is pressed illuminates;
when you press the lens (A) again, the light goes out.
Dome light (rear)
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1- (ON)
The dome light illuminates regardless of any door or the tail-
gate being opened or closed.
2- (
)
When any of the doors or the tailgate is opened, the dome
light illuminates; when any of them are closed, the dome
light goes off after approximately 30 seconds. However, the
light goes off immediately if:

The door and the tailgate are closed while the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.

The driver’s door is closed while the its lock knob is in
the lock position, after all the other doors are closed.

The door and the tailgate are closed and the power door
lock function is used to lock the doors.
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Cargo room light
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1- (ON)
The cargo room light illuminates regardless of the tailgate
being opened or closed.
2- (
)
When the tailgate is opened, the cargo room light illumi-
nates; when it is closed, it goes out.
3- (OFF)
The cargo room light stays out regardless of the tailgate
being opened or closed.

The keyless entry system remote control transmitter is
used to lock the doors.

In vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, the doors
and the tailgate are locked using the F.A.S.T.-key.NOTE
When the engine is started using the key while the
doors and tailgate are closed, if you remove the key, the
dome light will illuminate for approximately 30 sec-
onds then go off.

When the engine is started using the F.A.S.T.-key while
the doors and tailgate are closed, if the ignition switch
is moved to the “LOCK” position, the dome light will
illuminate for approximately 30 seconds and then go
off.

When the dome light switch is in the “ON” position,
the light will not go off, even when all the doors and
the tailgate are closed.

The time until the light goes off can be adjusted. See
your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
For vehicles equipped with the Mitsubishi Multi-Com-
munication System, adjustments can be made using
screen operations. For details, refer to the separate
owner’s manual.
3- (OFF)
The dome light stays off regardless of any door or the tail-
gate being opened or closed.
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Interior light auto-cutout function (dome light
and other lights)
N00526300400

If interior lights are left on with the ignition switch in the
“LOCK” position, the lights go off automatically after
approximately 30 minutes.

The lights come on again if the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” or “ACC” position, if any door or tailgate is
opened or closed, or if the keyless entry or F.A.S.T.-key
are operated.NOTE
The interior light auto-cutout function can be deactivated.
The time until the lights automatically go off can be
adjusted. See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
for details.
For vehicles equipped with the Mitsubishi Multi-Commu-
nication System, adjustments can be made using screen
operations. For details, refer to the separate owner’s man-
ual.
Storage spaces
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NOTE
Do not leave valuables in any storage space when leaving
the vehicle.
CAUTION
!
Never leave lighters, carbonated drink cans, or spec-
tacles in the cabin when parking the vehicle in hot
sunshine. The cabin will become extremely hot, so
lighters and other flammable items may catch fire
and unopened drink cans (including beer cans) may
rupture. The heat may also deform or crack plastic
spectacle lenses and other spectacle parts that are
made of plastic.
Keep the lids of storage spaces closed while driving
the vehicle. A lid or the contents of a storage space
could otherwise cause injuries during a sudden stop.
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