Mitsubishi Outlander: Headlamp levelling
Except for vehicles with discharge headlamps
The angle of the headlamp beam varies depending upon the load carried by the vehicle.
The headlamp levelling switch can be used to adjust the headlamp illumination distance (when the lower beam is illuminated) so that the headlamps’ glare does not distract other drivers.
Set the switch according to the following table.
5 - person seat
•: 1 person 
:Full luggage loading
Switch position 0- Driver only / Driver + 1 front passenger.
Switch position 2- 5 passengers (including driver).
Switch position 3- 5 passengers (including driver) + Full luggage loading.
Switch position 4- Driver + full luggage loading.
7 - person seat
•:1 person : Full luggage loading
Switch position 0- Driver only/Driver + 1 front passenger.
Switch position 2- Driver + 1 front passenger + 2 passengers on third seat.
Switch position 3- 7 passengers (including driver) / 7 passengers (including driver) + Full luggage loading.
Switch position 4- Driver + Full luggage loading.
Automatic headlamp levelling
Vehicles with discharge headlamps
This mechanism automatically adjusts the direction of the headlamps (beam position) depending on changes in the condition of the vehicle, such as the number of occupants or luggage weight. When the headlamps are illuminated with the ignition switch in the “ON” position, the beam position of the headlamps is automatically adjusted when the vehicle
Headlamps (with beam position adjustment system) warning display
If there is a fault in the automatic headlamp levelling system, “SERVICE REQUIRED” is displayed on the information screen in the multi-information display.
CAUTION:
● If the warning is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning, so we recommend you to have your vehicle inspected.
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Turn-signal lever
1- Turn-signals.
When making a normal turn, use position (1). The lever will return automatically
when cornering is completed.
2- Lane-change signals.
When moving the lever to (2) slightly to c
Hazard warning flasher switch
Use the hazard warning flasher switch when the vehicle has to be parked on the
road for any emergency.
The hazard warning flashers can always be operated, regardless of the position
of the igni
Fog lamp switch
Front fog lamp switch
The front fog lamps can be operated while the headlamps and tail lamps are on.
Turn the knob in the “ON” direction to turn on the front fog lamps. An indicator
lamp in
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Tightening Torque, Lubrication and Maintenance
Tightening Torque
Each torque value in the table is a standard value for
tightening under the following conditions.
1. Bolts, nuts and washers are all made of steel and
plated with zinc.
2. The threads and bearing surface of bolts and
nuts are all in dry condition.
The values in the table are not
Washer fluid
Open the washer fluid reservoir cap and check the level of washer fluid with
the dipstick.
If the level is low, replenish the container with washer fluid.
NOTE:
● The washer fluid container serves the windscreen, rear window and headlamps.
During cold weather
To ensure proper operatio
