Mitsubishi Outlander: Power steering system - Starting and driving - Mitsubishi Outlander Owner's ManualMitsubishi Outlander: Power steering system

When the engine is stopped, the power steering system will not function and it will require greater manual effort to operate the steering wheel. Keep this in mind in particular when towing the vehicle. Never turn off the engine while driving. Periodically check the power steering fluid level.

CAUTION:
● Do not hold the steering wheel in the fully turned position (either left or right), for longer than 10 seconds. This can cause damage to the power steering system.

    Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
    Environmental conditions can have an effect on braking. During sudden braking when there is snow, ice, oil, water etc. on the road surface, a skid may occur. In this situation, steering control an ...

    Active stability control (ASC)*
    The active stability control (ASC) takes overall control of the anti-lock brake system, traction control function and stability control function to help maintain the vehicle’s control and tracti ...

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    Checking the fluid level
    The power steering fluid expands greatly as its temperature rises; the fluid level differs according to fluid temperature. Therefore, the reservoir tank has two different checking ranges for ...

    Using ABS
    Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let ABS work. You might hear the ABS pump or motor operating and feel the brake pedal pulsate, but this is normal. ...

    Navteq corporation
    Please read this agreement carefully before using the Navigation System. This is a licence agreement for your copy of the Navigable Map Database, (the ‘DATABASE’) originally made by NAVTEQ Cor ...