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:
Filling the Tank
WARNING
Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid
injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump
island. Turn off the eng ...
Rear seat head restraints
WARNING
For safety reasons, always drive with the rear head restraints in the upright
position when the rear seats are occupied.
Keep the area around head restraints clear of articles (e.g. c ...
Precautions when the vehicle is being towed
• Attach jumper cables (see page 114) to
provide current for releasing the electric
parking brake and to move the gear selector
from the P position to N.
• Be sure that the steering wheel l ...