Mitsubishi Outlander: Headlamp levelling
Except for vehicles with discharge headlamps
The angle of the headlamp beam varies depending upon the load carried by the vehicle.
The headlamp levelling switch can be used to adjust the headlamp illumination distance (when the lower beam is illuminated) so that the headlamps’ glare does not distract other drivers.
Set the switch according to the following table.
5 - person seat
•: 1 person 
:Full luggage loading
Switch position 0- Driver only / Driver + 1 front passenger.
Switch position 2- 5 passengers (including driver).
Switch position 3- 5 passengers (including driver) + Full luggage loading.
Switch position 4- Driver + full luggage loading.
7 - person seat
•:1 person : Full luggage loading
Switch position 0- Driver only/Driver + 1 front passenger.
Switch position 2- Driver + 1 front passenger + 2 passengers on third seat.
Switch position 3- 7 passengers (including driver) / 7 passengers (including driver) + Full luggage loading.
Switch position 4- Driver + Full luggage loading.
Automatic headlamp levelling
Vehicles with discharge headlamps
This mechanism automatically adjusts the direction of the headlamps (beam position) depending on changes in the condition of the vehicle, such as the number of occupants or luggage weight. When the headlamps are illuminated with the ignition switch in the “ON” position, the beam position of the headlamps is automatically adjusted when the vehicle
Headlamps (with beam position adjustment system) warning display
If there is a fault in the automatic headlamp levelling system, “SERVICE REQUIRED” is displayed on the information screen in the multi-information display.
CAUTION:
● If the warning is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning, so we recommend you to have your vehicle inspected.
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Turn-signal lever
1- Turn-signals.
When making a normal turn, use position (1). The lever will return automatically
when cornering is completed.
2- Lane-change signals.
When moving the lever to (2) slightly to c
Hazard warning flasher switch
Use the hazard warning flasher switch when the vehicle has to be parked on the
road for any emergency.
The hazard warning flashers can always be operated, regardless of the position
of the igni
Fog lamp switch
Front fog lamp switch
The front fog lamps can be operated while the headlamps and tail lamps are on.
Turn the knob in the “ON” direction to turn on the front fog lamps. An indicator
lamp in
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Interior lamps
1- Luggage room lamp 2- Room lamp (rear).
3- Map & room lamps (front).
4- Foot lamps P. 8-58.
NOTE:
● If you leave the lamps on without running the engine, you will run down the
battery.
Before you leave the vehicle, make sure the lamps are turned off.
Room lamps
1- (DOOR).
T
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.
