Mitsubishi Outlander: Starting the engine (Diesel-powered vehicles)
1. Insert the ignition key and fasten the seat belt.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral)
position.
5. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
6. Turn the ignition key to the
“ON” position. The diesel preheat indication lamp will first illuminate in amber,
and then after a short time go out, indicating that preheating is completed.
7.
Turn the ignition key to the “START” position without depressing the accelerator
pedal, and release it when the engine starts.
NOTE
(1) If the engine is cold, the diesel preheat indication lamp is on for a
longer time.
(2) When the engine has not been started within about 5 seconds after
the diesel preheat indication lamp will go out, return the ignition key to the “LOCK”
position. Then, turn the key to the “ON” position to preheat the engine again.
(3) When the engine is warm, the diesel preheat indication lamp does not come on,
even if the ignition key is placed in the “ON” position.
Start the engine by turning
the ignition key right to the “START” position.
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Manual transmission
The shift pattern is shown on the gearshift lever knob. Be sure to always fully
depress the clutch pedal before attempting to shift the lever.
For smooth gearchanging
Depress the clutch pedal completely.
1st and 2nd gear: first move the gear lever fully left and then forward
or back into 1st and 2nd gear.
3rd and 4th gear: move the gear lever forward or b
Changing gears
Always use care to change the gear with the vehicle speed matched to the engine
speed. Proper shifting will improve fuel economy and prolong engine life.
Avoid shifting down at high speed, as this
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Steering wheel audio remote control switches
The remote control switch is located on the left side of the steering wheel.
It can be used when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” positions.
1- Volume up button
2- Volume down button
3- Power switch/Mode selector button
4- Seek up/Track up/File up/Fast-forward button
5- Se
Brake fluid/Clutch fluid
The brake fluid and the clutch fluid share the reservoir tank.
To check the fluid level
The fluid level must be between the “MAX” and “MIN” marks on the reservoir.
The fluid level is monitored by a float. When the fluid level falls below the
“MIN” mark, the brake fluid warning lam
