Mitsubishi Outlander: Starting the engine (petrol-powered vehicles)
The starting procedure is as follows: 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. (M/T)
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. On vehicles equipped with M/T, place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
On vehicles equipped with CVT or Twin Clutch SST, make sure the selector lever (CVT) or the gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST) is in the “P” (PARK) position.
Note
► On vehicles with CVT, the starter will not operate unless the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
On vehicles with Twin Clutch SST, the starter will not operate unless the gearshift lever is in the “P” (PARK) position or the gearshift lever is in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position with the brake pedal depressed.
For safety reasons, start the engine in the “P” (PARK) position so that the wheels are locked.
6. After turning the ignition switch to the “ON” position, make certain that
all warning lamps are functioning properly before starting the engine.
7. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position without depressing the accelerator
pedal, 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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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 (
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
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Diesel-powered vehicles
► Select engine oil of the proper SAE viscosity number according to the atmospheric
temperature.
► Use engine oil conforming to the following classification: • ACEA classification:
“For service C1, C2, C3 or C4”
• JASO classification:
“For service DL-1”
If those clas
Dead Lock System
The Dead Lock System helps to prevent theft.
When the keyless entry system or the keyless operation function has been used
to lock all of the doors and rear hatch, the Dead Lock System makes it impossible
to unlock the doors using the inside lock knobs.
Caution
► Do not set the Dead Lo
