Mitsubishi Outlander: Starting the engine (diesel-powered vehicles)
1. Fasten the seat belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
Note
► On vehicles with the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system, the starter will not operate unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed (Clutch interlock).
5. Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
6. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
The diesel preheat indication lamp will first illuminate, and then after a short time go out, indicating that preheating is completed.
Note
► If the engine is cold, the diesel preheat indication lamp is on for a longer time.
► When the engine has not been started within about 5 seconds after the diesel preheat indication lamp went out, return the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position. Then, turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position to preheat the engine again.
► When the engine is warm, the diesel preheat indication lamp does not come on even if the ignition switch is placed in the “ON” position.
Start the engine by turning the ignition switch right to the “START” position.
7. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position, and release it when the engine starts.
Note
► Minor noises may be heard on engine startup.
These will disappear as the engine warms up.
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Using the MIVEC engine
The MIVEC engine automatically controls valve timing in accordance with driving
conditions for maximum engine performance.
Note
► To protect the engine, the high-speed mode may not be selec
To operate without using the keyless operation function
Emergency key
The emergency key is built into the keyless operation key. If the keyless operation
function cannot be used, for example because the keyless operation key battery has
worn out or th
Locking and unlocking the door
Turning the emergency key in the forward direction locks the door, and turning
it in the rear direction unlocks the door. Also refer to “Locking and unlocking:
Doors”.
1- Lock
2- Unlock
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To lock or unlock from inside the vehicle
1- Lock
2- Unlock
Pull the inside door handle towards you to open the door.
Note
► The driver’s door can be opened without using the lock knob by pulling on the
inside door handle.
Except for vehicles equipped with the central door lock switch, all other doors
are unlocked at the
If the keyless operation key is not operating properly
Insert the keyless operation key into the key slot in the glove box. Starting
the engine and changing the operation mode should now be possible.
Remove the keyless operation key from the key slot after starting the engine
or changing the operation mode.
NOTE
• Do not insert into the key
