light MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER XL 2013 Owners Manual

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NOTE
Do not use cleaners, conditioners, and protectants contain-
ing silicones or wax.
Such products, when applied to the instrument panels or
other parts, may cause reflections on the windshield and
obscure vision.
Also, if such products get on the switches of the electrical
accessories, it may lead to failure of these accessories.Upholstery
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1. To maintain the value of your new vehicle, maintain the
upholstery carefully and keep the interior clean.
Use a vacuum cleaner and brush to clean the seats. If
stained, vinyl and synthetic leather should be cleaned with
an appropriate cleaner. Cloth fabrics can be cleaned with
either upholstery cleaner or a 3% solution of gentle soap
in lukewarm water.
2. Clean the carpeting with a vacuum cleaner and remove
any stains with carpet cleaner. Oil and grease can be
removed by lightly dabbing with a clean white cloth and
spot remover.NOTE
If fuzzing is difficult to remove from the seat upholstery,
draw a suitable defuzzing brush over the surface in one
direction.
Genuine leather (if so equipped)
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1. To clean, lightly wipe the leather with a soft cloth soaked
in a 5% solution of gentle soap and water.
2. To rinse, dip the cloth in fresh water, wring it out well, and
wipe off all the soap.
3. To preserve and protect, use a leather protecting agent on
the genuine leather surface.NOTE
If genuine leather is wet with water, wipe it with a dry,
soft cloth. If left damp, mildew may grow.

The genuine leather surface can be damaged if brushed
with a nylon or synthetic fiber brush.

Organic solvents such as benzine, kerosene, alcohol, gaso-
line, or acid or alkaline solvents can discolor the genuine
leather surface and should not be used.

Genuine leather can mildew if not kept clean. Clean up
any oil stains immediately.

The genuine leather surface may harden and shrink if it is
exposed to the direct sunlight for long hours. When your
vehicle is parked, place it in the shade as much as possi-
ble.

When the temperature of the vehicle interior rises in sum-
mer, vinyl products left on the genuine leather seat may
deteriorate and stick to the seat.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
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7 Cleaning the outside of your vehicle
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To protect your vehicle’s finish, wash it often and thoroughly.
If desired, you may wax your vehicle using a nonabrasive auto-
mobile wax.Foreign material
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Industrial pollution, road tar, bird droppings, tree sap, insect
remains, sea water and other foreign matters can damage the
finish on your vehicle.
Generally, the longer any foreign material stays on the finish,
the worse the damage. Wash your vehicle as soon as possible
whenever the finish gets soiled.Wash i ng
N00945900542
Chemicals contained in the dirt and dust picked up from air,
rain, snow, or road surfaces can damage the paint and body of
your vehicle if left on.
Frequent washing and waxing is the best way to protect your
vehicle from this damage.
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight. Park the vehicle in
the shade and spray it with water to remove dust. Next, using
plenty of clean water and a car washing mitt or sponge, wash
the vehicle from top to bottom.
Use a mild car washing soap if necessary. Rinse thoroughly
and wipe dry with a chamois or soft cloth. After washing the
vehicle, carefully clean the joints and flanges of the doors,
hood, etc., where dirt is likely to remain.
CAUTION
!
When washing the underside of your vehicle or the
wheels, wear a pair of gloves to protect your hands.
If your vehicle has rain sensor wipers, place the
wiper switch lever in the “OFF” position to deacti-
vate the rain sensor before washing the vehicle. Oth-
erwise, the wipers will operate in the presence of
water spray on the windshield and may get damaged
as a result.
Never spray or splash water on the electrical parts
in the engine compartment. This may damage them.
Be careful also when washing the underbody to
ensure that water does not enter the engine com-
partment.
Avoid automatic car washers that use rotating
brushes. These brushes may scratch the paint sur-
face and make it dull.
Scratches are more noticeable on darker colored
vehicles.
Some hot water washing equipment uses high pres-
sure and heat to clean your vehicle. Because hot
water can damage plastics parts and seep inside
your vehicle, make sure you do the following when
using such equipment:
• Keep the washing nozzle at least 16 inches (40 cm)
away from the vehicle body.
• When washing around the door glass, hold the
nozzle at a distance of more than 20 inches (50 cm)
and at a right angle to the glass surface.
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7-82 Vehicle care and maintenance
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During cold weatherSalt and other chemicals spread on winter roads in some geo-
graphical areas can have a detrimental effect on the vehicle
underbody. You should flush the underbody with a high pres-
sure hose every time you wash the outside of your vehicle.
Take special care to remove mud or other debris which could
trap and hold salt and moisture.
After washing your vehicle, wipe off all waterdrops from the
rubber parts around the doors to prevent the doors from freez-
ing.
NOTE
When the door is frozen, opening it by force may tear off
or crack the rubber gasket installed around the door. Pour
warm water to melt the ice. Be sure to thoroughly wipe off
the water after opening the door. To prevent freezing of
the weatherstripping on the doors, hood, etc., treat with
silicone lubricant.Waxing
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Wax your vehicle once or twice a year, or when water does not
bead up on the paint.
Use a soft cloth to put a small amount of wax on the painted
surfaces. After the wax has dried, polish with a dry soft cloth.
Do not wax your vehicle in direct sunlight.
You should wax when the painted surfaces are cool.

Make sure to do the following when using an auto-
matic car wash, with help from either this manual or
the car wash operator, to avoid damaging your vehi-
cle:
• Fold the outside rearview mirrors.
• Remove the antenna.
• Tape or remove the rear wiper arm assembly.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a rear spoiler or
roof rails, check with the car wash operator before
using the car wash.
• If your vehicle is equipped with the rain sensor
wipers, place the wiper switch lever in the “OFF”
position to deactivate the rain sensor.CAUTION
!
CAUTION
!
Waxes containing high abrasive compounds should
not be used. These waxes remove rust and stain
effectively from the paintwork, but are harmful to
the finish of the paint, because they also remove
paint/clearcoat.
They are also harmful to other glossy surfaces such
as the grille, trim, moldings, etc.
Do not use gasoline, benzine, kerosene or paint thin-
ners to remove road tar or other dirt from the vehi-
cle surface.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
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7
Polishing
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If painted surfaces have been severely damaged and lost their
original luster and color tone, polish the surface lightly with a
fine polishing compound. Avoid limiting your polishing to the
damaged surface only; polish a somewhat wider area, moving
the polishing cloth in one direction. After polishing, flush the
compound from the surface and apply a coat of wax to regain a
beautiful luster.Damaged paint
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Small cracks and scratches in the paint coat should be touched
up as soon as possible with touch-up paint to prevent corrosion.
Check body areas facing the road or the tires carefully for dam-
age to the paint caused by flying stones, etc. The paint code
number for your vehicle can be found on the vehicle informa-
tion code plate in the engine compartment.

Do not put wax on the areas having black matte
coating because it can cause uneven discoloration,
patches, blurs, etc. If these get wax on them, wipe
the wax off right away with a soft cloth and warm
water.
On vehicles with sunroof, be careful not to apply any
wax on the weatherstrip (black rubber) when wax-
ing the area around the sunroof opening.
If stained with wax, the weatherstrip cannot main-
tain a weatherproof seal with the sunroof.
CAUTION
!
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7-84 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Cleaning plastic parts
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Use a sponge or chamois to clean these parts.
If a vehicle wax sticks to a gray or black rough surface of the
bumper, molding or lights, the surface may appear white in
color. In this case, wipe it off using lukewarm water and a soft
cloth or chamois.Chrome parts
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To prevent spots and corrosion of chrome parts, wash with
water, dry thoroughly, and apply a nonabrasive automotive
wax. If the chrome is severely damaged or pitted, use a com-
mercially available chrome polish.
Aluminum wheels (if so equipped)
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1. Remove dirt using a wet sponge.
2. Use a mild detergent on any dirt that cannot be removed
easily with water.
Rinse off the detergent after washing the wheel.
3. Dry the wheel thoroughly using a chamois leather or a soft
cloth.Window glass
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The window glass can usually be cleaned using only a sponge
and water. Glass cleaner can be used to remove wax, oil,
grease, dead insects, etc. After washing the glass, wipe it dry
with a clean, dry, soft cloth.
CAUTION
!
Do not use a scrubbing brush or other rough scrub-
ber as these may damage the plastic surface.
Do not use wax containing compounds (polishing
powder) which may damage the plastic surface.
Do not let plastic parts get soiled with gasoline, oil,
brake fluids, engine oils, greases, paint thinner, and
sulfuric acid (battery electrolyte), as such substances
will cause stains, cracks, or discoloration.
If any of these get on a plastic part, wipe them up
with a soft cloth or chamois and a mild solution of
soap and water. Then rinse them immediately with
water.
CAUTION
!
Do not use a brush or other hard implement on the
wheels.
Do not use any cleaner that contains an abrasive
substance or is acidic or alkaline. Doing so could
cause the coating on the wheels to peel or become
discolored or stained.
Do not directly apply hot water using a steam
cleaner or by any other means.
Contact with seawater or road salt used for de-icing
can cause corrosion. Rinse off such substances as
soon as possible.
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Alphabetical index
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A
Accessory (installation) 1-7
Active stability control (ASC) 3-138
Air bag 2-61
Air cleaner filter 7-14
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning 5-25
,5-35
Important air conditioning operating tips 5-45
Manual air conditioning 5-6
,5-16
Air purifier 5-46
All-wheel drive operation 3-123
Aluminum wheels 7-84
Antenna
Roof antenna 5-134
,5-135
Anti-lock braking system 3-134
Arm rest 2-15
Assist grip 3-290
Audio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player 5-46
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with 6 CD autochanger 5-
66
Error codes 5-123
,5-125
External audio input function 5-118
Handling of compact discs 5-131
Steering wheel audio remote control switch 5-120
To listen to a disc in the rear-seat display 5-119
Automatic air conditioning 5-25
,5-35Automatic transaxle 3-95
Fluid 7-16
,9-11
Selector lever operation 3-95
Selector lever positions 3-100
Sports mode 3-101
B
Back-up light
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-67
Ball joint, steering linkage seals, drive shaft boots 7-37
Battery 7-21
Charging system warning light 3-213
Checking battery electrolyte level 7-22
Disconnection and connection 7-22
During cold weather 7-22
Specification 9-10
Bluetooth 2.0 interface 3-239
Bottle holders 3-286
Brake
Fluid 9-11
Brake assist 3-133
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Alphabetical index
2Braking
Anti-lock braking system 3-134
Braking 4-8
Hose 7-37
Pad wear alarm 3-130
Parking brake 3-81
Pedal 3-129
Pedal free play 7-33
Power brakes 3-130
Service brake 3-129
Warning lights 3-211
Break-in recommendations 3-2
Bulb capacity 7-49
C
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 1-9
Capacities 9-11
Card holder 3-271
Cargo area cover 3-288
Cargo loads 4-14
Cargo room light
Bulb capacity 7-51
Replacement 7-75
Catalytic converter 7-3
Cautions on the handling of all-wheel drive vehicles 3-127
Certification label 9-5
Charging system warning light 3-213
Child restraint systems 2-50
Child safety locks for rear door 3-60Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle 7-79
Outside of your vehicle 7-81
Clock 5-136
Coat hook 3-291
Consumer information 8-2
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) 3-105
Fluid 7-18
,9-11
Selector lever operation 3-105
Selector lever positions 3-110
Sports mode 3-111
Coolant (engine) 7-12
,9-11
Cruise control 3-143
Cup holder 3-284
D
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-56
Defogger (rear window) 3-237
Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows) 5-14
,5-
23
,5-33
,5-43
Dimensions 9-6
Dimmer (high/low beam change) 3-221
Disc brake pads 7-37
Dome light
Bulb capacity 7-51
Replacement 7-73
,7-75
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Alphabetical index
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Doors
Lock 3-54
Power door locks 3-58
Driving during cold weather 4-7
Driving precaution 4-2
Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-3
E
Electric rear window defogger switch 3-237
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) 3-5
,3-43
Electronically controlled 4WD system 3-115
Emission-control system maintenance 7-35
Engine
Compartment 7-7
Coolant 7-12
,9-11
Hood 7-4
MIVEC 3-34,3-42
,3-94
Oil and oil filter 7-8,9-11
Overheating 6-5
Serial number 9-2
Specification 9-9
Engine coolant temperature display 3-175
Engine hood 7-4
Exhaust system 7-38
F
Floor console box 3-281
Floor mat 4-3
Fluid
Automatic transaxle fluid 7-16
,9-11
Brake fluid 9-11
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid 7-18
,9-11
Engine coolant 7-12
,9-11
Engine oil 7-8
Power steering fluid 7-21
,9-11
Rear axle oil 7-19
Transfer oil 7-18
Washer fluid 7-19
,9-11
Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-11
Free-hand advanced security transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) 3-16
Front fog lights
Bulb capacity 7-49
Indicators 3-211
Replacement 7-62
Switch 3-227
Front seat adjustment 2-5
Front side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-58
Front turn-signal light
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-60
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Alphabetical index
4Fuel
Filling the fuel tank 1-4
Fuel economy 4-2
Fuel hoses 7-35
Fuel selection 1-2
Tank capacity 9-11
Fuses 7-40
Fusible links 7-39
G
General maintenance
Maintenance 7-37
General vehicle data 9-6
Genuine parts 1-8
Glove compartment 3-278
H
Hazard warning flasher switch 3-226
Hazard warning lights 3-211
Head restraints 2-26
Headlight leveling switch 3-224
Headlights
Bulb capacity 7-49
Dimmer 3-221
Headlight flasher 3-222
Replacement 7-52
,7-54
Switch 3-217
High beam indicator 3-211High mount stop light
Bulb capacity 7-49
Hill start assist 3-131
Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch 7-38
Horn switch 3-238
I
If the vehicle breaks down 6-2
Ignition switch 3-25
,3-89
Important facts to know in case of an accident 8-5
Indicators 3-211
Information screen display 3-166
,3-199
Inside rearview mirror 3-83
Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation 3-
127
Instrument cluster 3-163
Interior lights 3-273
J
Jack 6-7
Storage 6-7
Jump-starting the engine 6-2
K
Keyless entry system 3-9
,3-46
Keys 3-2
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L
Labeling 9-2
License plate light
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-71
Link System 3-238
Loading information 4-9
Lower glove compartment light
Bulb capacity 7-51
Lubricants 9-11
Luggage floor box 3-284
Luggage hooks 3-291
M
Malfunction indicator light 3-212
Manual air conditioning 5-6
,5-16
MIVEC engine 3-34
,3-42
,3-94
Modification of your vehicle 1-6
Multi-information display 3-166O
Octane rating 1-2
Oil
Engine oil 9-11
Rear axle oil 9-11
Transfer oil 9-11
Operation under adverse driving conditions 6-27
Outside rearview mirrors 3-87Overheating 6-5
P
Parking 4-8
Parking brake 3-81
Parking lights
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-58
Personal compartment 3-280
Polishing 7-83
Power brakes 3-130
Power outlet 3-271
Power steering
Fluid 7-21
,9-11
System 3-138
Power windows 3-72
Puncture (Tire changing) 6-10
R
Radiator cap 7-13
Radio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player 5-46
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with 6 CD autochanger 5-
66
General information about your radio 5-137
Reading lights
Bulb capacity 7-51
Replacement 7-73
Rear axle oil 7-19
,9-11
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