Mitsubishi Outlander: Inspection and maintenance followingrough 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, etc.
● Carefully wash the vehicle with water.
Drive the vehicle slowly while lightly depressing the brake pedal in order to dry out the brakes. If the brakes still do not function properly, we recommend you to have the brakes checked as soon as possible.
● Remove the insects, dried grass, etc. clogging the radiator core.
● After driving through water, check the engine, transmission and differential oil. If the oil or grease is milky or cloudy because of water contamination, it must be replaced with new oil.
● Check the inside of the vehicle. If water entry is found, dry the carpet etc.
● Inspect the headlamps, If the headlamp bulb is flooded with water, we recommend you to have it drained.
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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.
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
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Wheel and Tire
Specifications
The wheels and tires of the following specifications
have been established.
SPECIFICATIONS
ROAD WHEEL AND TIRE
<EXCEPT FOR CANADA>
<VEHICLES FOR CANADA>
SPARE WHEEL AND TIRE
NOTE: The * mark indicates optional item.
NOTE: PCD (Pitch Circle Diameter) indicates the pitch
Modification/alterations to the electrical orfuel systems
MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION has always manufactured safe, high quality vehicles.
In order to maintain this safety and quality, it is important that any accessory
that is to be fitted, or any modifications carried out which involve the electrical
or fuel systems, should be carried out in acco
