Mitsubishi Outlander: Driving hints
(1) With ABS fitted, steering during sudden braking (when the ABS functions)
differs slightly from when the brakes are not being applied.
Steer the vehicle
carefully in these conditions.
(2) Always maintain the same distance from the vehicle in front of you as you would for a vehicle not equipped with ABS. Compared with vehicles not fitted with ABS, your vehicle may require a longer stopping distance in the following cases:
- Driving on gravel or snow–covered roads.
- Driving with tyre chains installed.
- Driving on roads where the road surface is pitted or has other differences in surface height.
- Driving on bumpy roads or other poor driving surfaces.
(3) Operation of ABS is not restricted to situations where brakes are applied suddenly. This system may also operate to prevent wheel lock when you are driving over manholes, steel road–work plates, or the vehicle is driven over steps or level differences in the road, road markings, or other surfaces which are difficult for the wheels to grip.
(4) When the ABS is activated, you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and hear
a characteristic noise. Also at this time, it may feel as if the pedal attempts
to resist being depressed.
In this situation, to let the ABS work for you, just
hold the brake pedal down more firmly. Do not pump the brake. This will result in
reduced braking performance.
CAUTION
(1) Even the ABS can not prevent the natural laws of physics from acting
on the vehicle. It cannot for instance avoid accidents that may result from excessive
speed on bend or following another vehicle too closely, or aquaplaning. It should
remain the driver’s task to observe safety precautions to judge speeds and brake
applications correctly in such conditions.
(2) Be sure to use tyres of the same
type and size on four wheels. If tyre types or sizes are mixed, ABS may not function
normally.
(3) Never install a limited slip differential, which is not MITSUBISHI
Genuine parts, as the ABS may not function normally. Please consult an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.
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Warning lamp
The ABS warning lamp should illuminate when the ignition switch is turned ”ON”,
and should go off in a few seconds.
CAUTION
If the warning lamp stays on or does not illuminate when you start
If the lamp illuminates while driving
(1) Since there will always be a possibility of the vehicle becoming unstable
when brakes are applied rapidly, ensure that brakes are applied gently and that
high– speed driving is not attempted
Steering wheel height adjustment
To adjust the steering wheel height, release the tilt lock lever while holding
the steering wheel by hand, and raise or lower the steering wheel to the desired
height.
After adjustment, securel
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Modification / alterations to the electric or fuel systems
MITSUBISHI has always manufactured safe, high quality vehicles. In order to maintain
this safety and quality, it is important that any accessory that is to be fitted,
or any modifications carried out which involve the electric or fuel systems, should
be carried out in accordance with MITSUBISH
Service precautions
Adequate care of your vehicle at regular intervals serves to preserve the value
and appearance as long as possible.
Maintenance items as described in this owner’s manual can be performed by the
owner.
We recommend you to have the periodic inspection and maintenance performed by
a MITSUBISH
