Mitsubishi 2016 OUTLANDER User Manual

Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation
Features and controls 5-87
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Your vehicle may not provide sufficient hill
climbing ability and engine braking on steep
slope. Avoid driving on steep slopes even
though the vehicle is an 4-wheel drive vehi-
cle.
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If the electrical circuits become wet, further
operation of the vehicle will be impossible;
therefore, avoid driving through water unless
absolutely necessary. If driving through water
is unavoidable, use the following procedure:
Check the depth of the water and the terrain
before attempting to drive through it. Drive
slowly to avoid creating excessive water
splashing.
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After operating the vehicle in rough road con-
ditions, be sure to perform the following
inspection and maintenance procedures:
 Check that the vehicle has not been dam-
aged 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, contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil-
ity of your choice as soon as possible to
have the brakes checked.
 Remove the insects, dried grass, etc. clog-
ging the radiator core.
 After driving through water, check the
engine, transaxle 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 headlights. If water is in the
headlight housing, have it drained at an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice.
NOTE
 Avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration
and sharp turning; such operations could
result in the vehicle becoming stuck.
 If the vehicle becomes stuck in sandy or
muddy roads, it can often be moved with a
rocking motion. Move the selector lever
alternately between the “D” (DRIVE) and
“R” (REVERSE) positions while pressing
lightly on the accelerator pedal.
 Driving on rough road can cause rust on the
vehicle; wash the vehicle thoroughly as soon
as possible after such use.
Climbing/descending sharp
grades
Driving through water
CAUTION
 Never drive through water that is deep
enough to cover wheel hubs, axles or exhaust
pipe. Do not change the selector lever posi-
tion while driving through water.
Frequent driving through water can
adversely affect the life span of the vehicle;
consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice and
take the necessary measures to prepare,
inspect, and repair the vehicle.
 After driving through water, apply the brakes
to be sure they are functioning properly. If
the brakes are wet and not functioning prop-
erly, dry them out by driving slowly while
lightly depressing the brake pedal. Inspect
each part of the vehicle carefully.
Inspection and maintenance
following rough road opera-
tion
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Mitsubishi 2016 OUTLANDER Specifications

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Brand	Mitsubishi
Model	2016 OUTLANDER
Category	Automobile
Language	English