Mitsubishi Outlander: If the vehicle breaks down
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If the vehicle breaks down on the road, move it to the shoulder and use the hazard warning flashers.
If the engine stops/fails
Vehicle operation and control are affected if the engine stops. Before moving the vehicle to a safe area be aware of the following:
1. The brake booster becomes inoperative and the pedal effort will increase. Press down the brake pedal harder than usual.
2. Since the power steering pump is no longer operative, the steering wheel feels heavy when turning it. Turn the wheel with more effort than usual.
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If your vehicle is stuck: in sand, mud or snow
If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or mud, it can often be moved by
a rocking motion. Move the gearshift lever or selector lever alternately between
the 1st and Reverse position (with man
On a flooded road
(1) Avoid flooded roads. Water could enter the brake discs, resulting in temporarily
ineffective brakes. In such cases, lightly depress the brake pedal to see if the
brakes operate properly. If th
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System cancellation
It is possible to cancel the system activation during the system preparation
mode or the system armed mode.
In addition, it is possible to cancel the alarm once it has been activated.
Refer to “Cancelling the system”, “Cancelling the alarm”.
Note
► When lending the vehicle to an
Driving hints
(1) TCL does not actively apply brakes. Always decelerate the vehicle sufficiently
before entering corners or bends. (2) On snowy or icy roads, drive slowly using
tyre chains or snow tyres. (3) When the TCL indication lamp illuminates, SLIP
control is being operated, and it means that the road
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