Mitsubishi Outlander: Driving hints
► Always keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you. Even if your
vehicle is equipped with ABS, leave a greater braking distance when: • Driving on
gravel or snow-covered roads.
• Driving with tyre chains installed.
• Driving on uneven road surfaces.
► Operation of ABS is not restricted to situations where brakes are applied suddenly.
This system may also prevent the wheels from locking when you drive over manholes, steel roadwork plates, road markings, or any uneven road surface.
► When the ABS is activated, you may feel the brake pedal pulsation and the vibrations of the vehicle body and steering wheel. It may also feel as if the pedal resists being pressed.
In this situation, simply hold the brake pedal down firmly. Do not pump the brake, which will result in reduced braking performance.
► An operation noise is emitted from the engine compartment or you can feel a shock from the brake pedal when starting to drive immediately after starting the engine. These are normal sounds or operations that the ABS makes when performing a self-check. It does not indicate a malfunction.
► The ABS can be used after the vehicle has reached a speed over approximately 10 km/h (6 mph). It stops working when the vehicle slows below approximately 5 km/h (3 mph).
Caution
► The ABS cannot prevent accidents. It is your responsibility to take safety
precautions and to drive carefully.
► To prevent failure of the ABS, be sure all 4 wheels and tyres are the same size
and the same type.
► Do not install any aftermarket limitedslip differential (LSD) on your vehicle.
The ABS may stop functioning properly.
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ABS warning lamp/display
Warning lamp
If there is a malfunction in the system, the ABS warning lamp will come on and
the warning display will appear on the information screen in the multi-information
display.
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If the warning lamp/display illuminate while driving
If only the ABS warning lamp/display illuminate
Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Restart the engine and check to see whether the lamp goes out after a few
After driving on icy roads
After driving on snow or icy roads, remove any snow and ice which may have accumulated
around the wheels. On vehicles that have an ABS, be careful not to damage the wheel
speed sensors (A) or the
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Automatically stopping the engine
The Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system is automatically activated when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position. You can deactivate the system by pressing
the “Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) OFF” switch. Refer to “To deactivate”.
1. Stop the vehicle.
While depressing the
Reliability, Safety & Pricing
The strongest case for the Outlander is its track record. Front, side and
rear crash-test scores from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety have been
exemplary, helping make the Outlander an IIHS Top Safety Pick. (Full safety
details can be viewed on this page.) Reliability scores from Co
