Mitsubishi Outlander: Cautions on the handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles
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” on
page 9-9.
● 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” on page 8-15.
● 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.
See also:
Window
Power windows
1 Driver’s door power window switch 2 Front passenger’s door power window switch
3 Rear door (left) power window switch 4 Rear door (right) power window switch 5
Window opening and closing 6 Automatic power window down (Driver ...
Emergency starting
Jump starting Jump starting can be dangerous if done incorrectly. Therefore,
to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your vehicle or battery, follow the jump
starting procedures listed on page 6-6. If in doubt, we strongly recommend that
you hav ...