Mitsubishi Outlander: Tyre chains
If tyre chains have to be used, ensure that they are fitted only on the front wheels. Use only tyre chains which are designed for use with the tyres mounted on the vehicle: use of the incorrect size or type of chain could result in damage to the vehicle body. Before fitting tyre chains, please consult your authorized MITSUBISHI dealer. The max chain height is as follows.
The speed limit for tyre chain is 50 km/h and remove the tyre chains as soon as possible on snow free roads.
WARNING
DO NOT use a jack when filling the chains as in the conditions the tyres may slip on the icy road causing the vehicle to slip off the jack.
CAUTION
(1) Practice fitting the chains before you need them. Don’t expect help
from other people in the cold.
(2) Choose a clear straight stretch of road where
you can pull off and still be seen while you are fitting the chains.
(3) Do not
fit chains before you need them. This will wear out your tyres and the road surface.
(4) After driving around 100 - 300 metres, stop and retighten the chains.
(5)
Care should be taken with extremes of steering lock to prevent possible contact
between the chains and the vehicle body.
(6) Drive carefully and do not exceed
50 km/h. Remember, fitting chains is not going to stop accidents from happening.
(7) When tyre chains are installed, take care that they do not damage the disc wheel
or body.
(8) Do not install a tyre chain on an emergency wheel which is compact
in size. If one of the front wheels is punctured, replace it with one of the rear
wheels and install the compact spare wheel in that place before fitting a tyre chain.
(9) An aluminium wheel can be damaged by a tyre chain while driving. When fitting
a tyre chain on an aluminium wheel, take care that any part of the chain and fitting
cannot be brought into contact with the disc wheel.
(10) On vehicles with wheel
covers, remove the wheel covers before installing a tyre chain, otherwise they may
be damaged by the tyre chain. (Refer to page 8–8)
(11) When installing or removing
a tyre chain, take care that hands and other parts of your body are not injured
by the sharp edges of the vehicle body.
(12) Install the chains only on the front
tyres and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened.
NOTE
The laws and regulations concerning the use of tyre chains vary. Find out and follow the laws and regulations in driving area. In most countries, it is prohibited by the law to use tyre chains on roads without snow.
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Fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust gas leakage
Look under the body of your vehicle to check for fuel, engine coolant, oil and
exhaust gas leaks.
WARNING
If you see a suspicious fuel leak or if you smell fuel, do not operate
the vehicle; call
Exterior and interior lamp operation
Operate the combination lamp switch to check that all lamps are functioning properly.
If the lamps do not illuminate, the probable cause is a blown fuse or defective
lamp bulb. Check the fuses fir
Meter, gauge and indication/ warning lamp operation
Run the engine to check the operation of all meters, gauges, and indication/warning
lamps.
If there is anything wrong, take the vehicle to an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer
for inspection.
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To adjust forward or backward
Lift the seat adjusting lever and adjust the seat forward or backward to the
desired position. After adjustment, release the adjusting lever to lock the seat
in position.
WARNING
To ensure the seat is locked securely, attempt to move the seat forward
or backward without using the lever.
Testing the system
Open all of the door windows, then set the Dead Lock System. (Refer to “Setting
the system”.) After setting the Dead Lock System, reach into the vehicle
through a window and confirm that you cannot unlock the doors using the lock knobs.
Note
► If you need advice on how to set the De
