Mitsubishi Outlander: Cautions on the handling of 4-wheel drivevehicles
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”.
● 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”.
● 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.
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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
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
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 veh
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On-vehicle Service
CHECK AT A/C-ECU TERMINAL
1. Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch connector to the A/C
compressor clutch.
2. Connect positive battery voltage directly to the connector for
the A/C compressor clutch.
3. If the A/C compressor clutch is normal, there will be a "click".
If the pulley and armature do
Seat belt inspection
● Check the belts for cuts, worn or frayed webbing and for cracked or deformed
metallic parts. Replace the belt assembly if defective.
● A dirty belt should be cleaned with neutral detergent in warm water. After
rinsing in water, let it dry in the shade.
Do not attempt to bleach or
