Mitsubishi Outlander: Indicator lamps
A- Selector lever position indicator lamp
B- “N” indicator lamp
The indication lamps in the instrument panel are for indication the selector lever position and one of them will be illuminated when the ignition is switched “ON”.
CAUTION
If the “N” (NEUTRAL) indicator lamp in the selector lever position indicator flashes while you are driving, there could be a malfunction in the automatic transmission. (If the selected lever position is in the “P” (PARK), “R” (REVERSE) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position, the indicator lamp does not flash.) Identify and rectify the problem in accordance with the following procedure.
CAUTION
[The “N” indicator lamp flashes rapidly (twice per second)]
The automatic transmission fluid is overheating.
Park your vehicle in a safe place but do not turn off the engine. Move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position and open the bonnet. Keep the engine idling.
After a while, move the selector to the “D” position and confirm that the “N” indicator lamp stops flashing. It is safe to continue driving if the “N” indicator lamp no longer flashes.
Be sure to carry out this check with the selector lever in the all forward position except for “P” (PARK), “R” (REVERSE) or “N” (NEUTRAL). The “N” indicator lamp warning function operates only in these positions. If the “N” indicator lamp continues flashing or flashes intermittently, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
CAUTION
[The “N” indicator lamp flashes slowly (once per second)]
The automatic transmission safety device may be operating due to a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer as soon as possible.
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Selector positions
P - PARK
This position locks the transmission to prevent the vehicle from moving. The
engine can be started in this position.
R - REVERSE
Move the lever to this position only after the vehicle ha
A/T mode changeover switch (Except for vehicles with Sports mode)
Two drive modes, “AUTO” and “HOLD”, can be selected.
Each time you press the switch, the “AUTO” and “HOLD” modes will switch alternately.
When the “HOLD” mode is selected, the
Sports mode (Vehicles with Sports mode)
Whether the vehicle is stationary or in motion, sports mode is selected by pushing
the selector lever from the “D” (DRIVE) position into the manual gate (A). To return
to “D” range opera
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“ASC OFF” switch
The ASC is automatically activated when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position. You can deactivate the system by pressing down the “ASC OFF” switch
for 3 seconds or longer.
When the ASC is deactivated, the display/indicator will turn on. To reactivate
the ASC, momentarily
Manual shift
Using the gearshift lever (A) or the shift paddles (B), shifting can be performed
manually.
Shifting can be performed even while the accelerator pedal is depressed.
This allows the driver to enjoy sporty driving, such as quick cornering, by nimbly
downshifting to reduce vehicle speed just be
