Mitsubishi Outlander: Cautions on the handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles
Tyres and wheels
Since the driving torque can be applied to the 4 wheels, the driving performance
of the vehicle when operating in 4-wheel drive is greatly affected by the condition
of the tyres. Pay close attention to the tyres.
● Install only the specified tyres on all wheels. Refer to “Tyres and wheels” on
page 9-9.
● Be sure all 4 tyres and wheels are the same size and type. When it is necessary
to replace any of the tyres or wheels, replace all four.
● All tyres should be rotated before the wear difference between the front and rear
tyres is recognisable. Good vehicle performance cannot be expected if there is a
difference in wear between tyres. Refer to “Tyre rotation” on page 8-15.
● Check the tyre inflation pressure regularly.
CAUTION:
● Always use tyres of the same size, type, and same brand that have no wear differences.
Using tyres of different size, type, brands or degree of wear, will increase the
differential oil temperature and result in possible damage to the driving system.
Further, the drive train will be subject to excessive loading, possibly leading
to oil leakage, component seizure, or other serious failures.
Towing
CAUTION:
● Do not tow 4-wheel drive vehicles with the front or rear wheels on the ground
(Type A or Type B) as illustrated. This could result in damage to the drivetrain,
or unstable towing. If you tow 4-wheel drive vehicles, use Type C or Type D equipment.
● Even in “2WD” drive mode, the vehicle cannot be towed with the front or the rear
wheels on the ground.
Jacking up a 4-wheel drive vehicle
WARNING:
● Do not crank the engine while jacking up the vehicle. The tyre on the ground may
turn and the vehicle may roll off the jack.
Clutch operation
Quick or slight clutch engagement made while the engine is running at high speed will cause damage to the clutch and transmission because the tractive force is very great. Operate the pedal slowly and positively.
Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation
After operating the vehicle in rough road conditions, be sure to perform the following inspection and maintenance procedures: ● Check that the vehicle has not been damaged by rocks, gravel, ...Braking
All the parts of the brake system are critical to safety. We recommend you to have the vehicle checked at regular intervals according to the service booklet. CAUTION: ● Avoid driving habits ...See also:
Shift Lever Override
If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be
moved out of the PARK position, you can use the
following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever:
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
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Conditions preventing automatic engine stop
The engine will not automatically stop if:<>
- the external temperature is below approximately 0°C (32°F)
- the external temperature is above approximately40°C (104°F)
- engine has not re ...
Airflow control dial
Airflow control dial
Each dial position activates the following
air outlets.
AUTO: The airflow control is adjusted
automatically in accordance with the air
temperature inside and outside the ...