Mitsubishi Outlander: Full-time 4WD
Full-time 4WD vehicles are propelled by engine power distributed constantly and appropriately to all 4 wheels.
Not only does this ensure better handling on dry, paved roads but also permits better traction when driving on slippery, wet or snow-covered roads and when moving out of mud.
These vehicles, however, are not designed for offroad use, and are unsuitable for driving on bumpy ground that may cause excessive strain. Fulltime 4WD vehicles should be driven only under the same conditions as are suitable for ordinary frontwheel drive vehicles.
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Tyres and wheels
Since the driving torque can be applied to the 4 wheels, the driving performance
of the vehicle when operating in 4-wheel drive is greatly affected by the condition
of the tyres.
Pay close attent
Towing
Caution
► Do not tow full-time 4WD vehicles with the front or rear wheels on the ground
(Type A or Type B) as illustrated. This could result in damage to the vehicle’s
driving system o
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Parking
To park the vehicle, fully engage the parking brake, and then move the gearshift
lever to 1st or “R” (Reverse) position for vehicles equipped with M/T, or set the
selector lever to “P” (PARK) position for vehicles equipped with CVT.
Parking on a hill
To prevent the vehicle from rolling
Notes regarding diesel fuel
Due to paraffin separation, the fluidity of diesel fuel decreases remarkably
as the temperature decreases. For this reason, diesel fuel is divided into two types,
“summer” and “winter”.
The effective limit of “winter” diesel fuel during cold-weather periods is rated
at -15 C. In e
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