Mitsubishi Outlander: To release the parking brake
1- Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal, then pull the lever up slightly.
2- Push the button at the end of hand grip.
3- Lower the lever fully.
Caution
► Before driving, be sure that the parking brake is fully released and brake
warning lamp is off.
If you drive without the parking brake fully released, the warning display will
appear on the information screen in the multi- information display.
If a vehicle is driven without releasing the parking brake, the brake will be overheated,
resulting in ineffective braking and possible brake failure.
Warning lamp
Caution
► If the brake warning lamp does not extinguish when the parking brake is
fully released, the brake system may be abnormal.
Have your vehicle checked immediately.
For details, refer to “Brake warning lamp”.
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Parking
To park the vehicle, fully engage the parking brake, and then move the gearshift
lever to 1st or “R” (Reverse) position for vehicles equipped with M/T, or set the
selector lever (CVT) or gears
Parking on a hill
To prevent the vehicle from rolling, follow these procedures:
Parking on a downhill slope
Turn the front wheels towards the kerb and move the vehicle forward until the
kerb side wheel gently touch
Parking with the engine running
Never leave the engine running while you take a short sleep/rest, or you open
or close a gate or garage door, etc. Also, never leave the engine running in a closed
or poorly ventilated place.
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Door ajar warning display screen (when the ignition switch is “ON”)
If any of the doors or the rear hatch is not completely closed, this displays
the open door or rear hatch.
If the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 8 km/h (5 mph) while a door is ajar,
a buzzer sounds 4 times. This notifies the driver that a door is ajar.
Caution
► Before moving yo
Washing
Chemicals contained in the dirt and dust picked up from the road surface can
damage the paint coat and body of your vehicle if left in prolonged contact.
Frequent washing and waxing is the best way to protect your vehicle from this
damage. This will also be effective in protecting it from envir
