Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (2019 year). Instruction — part 20

NOTE

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When the operation mode is set to OFF, the
selected condition just before setting to OFF
is retained.

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The BSW operates when all of the following
conditions are met.

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The operation mode is put in ON.

•

The select position is in a position other
than “P” (PARK) and “R” (REVERSE).

•

The speed of your vehicle is approximate-
ly 10 km/h (6 mph) or higher.

When the sensor detects an ap-

proaching vehicle

When the BSW indication lamp in the instru-
ment cluster is on, if a vehicle is approaching
your vehicle in the detection area, the Blind
Spot Warning lamp in the outside rear-view
mirror illuminates.

If the turn-signal lever is operated to the side
where the Blind Spot Warning lamp is illumi-
nated, the Blind Spot Warning lamp will
blink and the system will beep three times to
alert the driver.

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The Blind Spot Warning lamp in the outside
rear-view mirror may come on or blink in
the following conditions.

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When driving very near the guardrail or a
concrete wall.

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When driving on the entrance and outlet
of a tunnel or very near to the wall or near
the evacuation area inside a tunnel.

•

When turning at an intersection in a town
area.

•

Under adverse weather conditions (rain,
snow, sand storms etc.).

NOTE

•

When you drive your vehicle with blow-
ing up the water, snow or sand etc. on the
road.

•

When driving near a pothole and tramline.

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Set the BSW to OFF when towing.

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The Blind Spot Warning lamp in the outside
rear-view mirror may not be visible due to
strong direct sunlight or the glare from the
headlamps of vehicles behind you during
night driving.

System problem warning

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If a problem occurs with the system, a visual
warning specific to the type of the problem is
given together with an audible alarm.
The warnings are combined with the Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system.

When there is a malfunction in
the system or the sensor

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Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (with Lane Change Assist)*

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When the warning display appears, the BSW
does not operate normally because there are
some malfunctions in the system or the sen-
sor. Have the vehicle inspected at a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point as soon as possible.

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When the warning display appears, the BSW
will be deactivated.

When the sensor is temporarily
not available

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When the warning display appears, the sensor
is temporarily not available for some reason
such as the environmental condition or in-
crease of the sensor temperature. When the
warning display does not disappear after
waiting for a while, contact a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

When there are foreign objects
on the sensor

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When the warning display appears, the sensor
cannot detect a vehicle travelling side by side
or an approaching vehicle, because foreign
objects, such as dirt, snow or ice, adhere to
the bumper surface around the sensor.
Remove dirt, freezing or foreign material on
the bumper surface around the sensor.
When the warning display does not disappear
after having cleaned the sensor, contact a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA)*

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The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) is an
aid system for backing up. When the RCTA
system detects vehicles approaching from
sides while your vehicle is reversing, the
Blind Spot Warning lamps in the outside rear-
view mirrors on both sides will blink and a
buzzer will sound to alert the driver. A warn-
ing message will also appear on the informa-
tion screen of the multi-information display.

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WARNING

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Before using the RCTA, read this entire
section to fully understand the limitations
of this system. Failure to follow instruc-
tions could result in an accident.

WARNING

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Never rely solely on the RCTA when
backing up. The RCTA is an aid system.
It is not a substitute for your safe and
careful driving. Always check visually be-
hind and all around your vehicle for other
vehicles, persons, animals or obstructions.
The performance of the RCTA may vary
depending on driving, traffic and/or sur-
rounding conditions.

NOTE

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The Blind Spot Warning lamps in the outside
rear-view mirrors on both sides will blink,
even when only one vehicle is approaching
from one side.

Detection areas

The detection area is shown as illustrated.

CAUTION

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In certain situations, the RCTA may not de-
tect a vehicle in the detection areas. Some of
these situations include:

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CAUTION

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When the reversing speed of your vehicle
is approximately 18 km/h (11 mph) or
higher.

•

When the speed of an approaching vehicle
is approximately 7 km/h (5 mph) or less.

•

If the sensor detection area is blocked by
a nearby object, such as a wall or parked
vehicle.

•

When a vehicle is approaching from
straight behind your vehicle.

•

When your vehicle is exiting from an an-
gled parking spot.

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Immediately after the RCTA has been
turned on.

•

Immediately after the operation mode of
the power switch has been put in ON.

•

When the bumper surface around the sen-
sor is covered with dirt, snow and ice, etc.

•

When the sensor becomes extremely hot
or cold, such as after the vehicle has been
parked for a prolonged time under the
blazing sun or in cold weather.

CAUTION

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If the bumper has experienced an impact, the
sensor may have been damaged and the
RCTA may not function properly. Have the
vehicle inspected at a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

To operate

1. Press the BSW switch while the opera-

tion mode is put in ON.
(Refer to “Blind Spot Warning (BSW):
To operate” on page 7-84.)

2. When the select position is put in the

“R” (REVERSE) position, the RCTA
will operate.

NOTE

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Set the RCTA to OFF when towing.

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The Blind Spot Warning lamp in the outside
rear-view mirror may not be visible due to
strong direct sunlight or the glare from the
headlamps of vehicles behind you during
night driving.

When a problem is detected in

the system

If the system detects a problem, a warning is
displayed on the information screen in the
multi-information display.
Refer to “Blind Spot Warning (BSW): Sys-
tem problem warning” on page 7-85.

Lane Departure Warning
(LDW)*

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By recognizing through a sensor (A) the lane
in which your vehicle is running, the LDW
gives you a warning when your vehicle is
likely to drift from its lane with an audible
alarm and a visual alarm displayed on the in-
formation screen of the multi-information
display.

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How to operate the LDW

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The indication on the information screen of
the multi-information display changes as fol-
lows depending on the state of the system.

To turn on/off the LDW

NOTE

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The LDW is turned on when the vehicle is
shipped from the factory.

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The currently selected LDW setting (on or
off) is stored even when the operation mode
of the power switch is put in OFF.

To turn on the LDW, press the LDW switch.
The “LDW” indicator will appear on the in-
formation screen of the multi information
display and the system is placed in the ‘ON
state’.

To turn off the LDW, press the LDW switch.
The “LDW” indicator on the information
screen of the multi information display will
then go out and the system is placed in the
‘OFF state’.
To return the LDW to the ‘ON state’, press
the LDW switch again.

Standby state

In the standby mode, the system is capable of
recognizing the lane in which your vehicle is
positioned and issuing audible warning when
your vehicle goes out of the lane.
The system automatically shifts from the
‘ON state’ to the ‘standby state’ if all of the
following conditions are simultaneously met.
The “LDW” indicator in the information dis-
play changes to indicator (green).

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The vehicle speed is approximately
65 km/h (40 mph) or higher.

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The turn-signal lever is not operated.

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The hazard lamp is not activated.

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Environmental conditions are adequate
for the system to recognize the lane
markings on both sides.

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The system has been placed in the ‘ON
state’.

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*

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The system stays in the “ON” state for ap-
proximately 7 seconds after the hazard lamp
has stopped flashing or the turn-signal lever
has returned to the home position.

Lane departure warning

A buzzer sounds intermittently and indication
of “LANE DEPARTURE” appears in the in-
formation display,

indicator flashing in

amber when your vehicle is about to leave or
has left the lane in the standby mode.

NOTE

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If the warning continues for approximately 3
seconds or more, the system switches to the
standby mode before the warning stops.

NOTE

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If the lane markers are only on one side of
the road, the LDW will operate only for the
appropriate side where the lane marker is
drawn.

System problem warning

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If a problem occurs with the system, a visual
warning specific to the type of the problem is
given together with an audible alarm.

Too hot or cold sensor

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The alarm shown below is displayed if the
system becomes temporarily unavailable due
to a too high or low temperature of the sen-
sor.
If the temperature of the sensor reaches the
predetermined value, the system automatical-
ly recovers the normal state.
If the alarm continues showing, there is a
possibility that the LDW has a malfunction.
Contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point for inspection of the sys-
tem.

Windscreen is dirty

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The alarm shown below is displayed if the
system becomes temporarily unavailable due
to dirt on the windscreen at the sensor por-
tion.
After having cleaned the windscreen, the sys-
tem will automatically return to operation.
If the alarm continues showing, there is a
possibility that the sensor has a malfunction.
Contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point for inspection of the sen-
sor.

LDW deactivation due to fault

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The alarm shown below is displayed if the
LDW goes into a non-initialized state due to
a fault.
If

this

happens,

please

contact

a

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point for inspection of the system.

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*

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NOTE

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If the sensor or its surrounding area reaches
an extremely high temperature when parking
the vehicle under a blazing sun, the “LDW
SERVICE REQUIRED” message may ap-
pear.
If the message remains even after the tem-
perature of the sensor or its surrounding area
has been in range, please contact a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.

CAUTION

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LDW has its performance limitations. Do
not over-rely on the system.

CAUTION

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LDW is not designed to lessen risks associ-
ated with not looking ahead carefully (atten-
tion drawn to something on the side, absent-
mindedness, etc.) or poor visibility caused
by bad weather etc. Keep steering your vehi-
cle correctly and drive safely.

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The system may not operate correctly in the
following conditions. If required, set the
LDW switch to “OFF.”

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When driving on a road whose lane mark-
ings (white or yellow) are worn out or
smeared with dirt to an extent not recog-
nizable by the system.

•

When lane markings are vague, typically
during a drive in the rain, snow, fog or
dark area, or when running against the
sun.

•

When the vehicle is moving in a place
where lane markings are interrupted, such
as a toll booth entrance and motorway
junction.

•

When running on a road portion with in-
completely removed old lane markings,
shadows, lingering snow, truck-like pud-
dles mistakable for lane markings (espe-
cially after the rain when road surface is
reflecting light) or similar confusing fac-
tors.

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When running in a lane other than the
cruising lane and passing lane.

•

When running beside a closed lane sec-
tion or in a provisional lane in a traffic
work zone.

CAUTION

•

When running in an extremely narrow
lane.

•

When the following distance between
your vehicle and a vehicle in front be-
comes extremely reduced (especially
when a marking is hidden by a vehicle in
front this is running too close to the mark-
ing).

•

When entering a junction or other point of
road where lanes are laid out complicated-
ly.

•

When passing a road section where the
number of lanes increases/decreases or
multiple lanes are crossing each other.

•

When the lane is marked by double or
otherwise special lines.

•

When driving on a winding or rough road.

•

When driving on a slippery road covered
by rain water, snow, ice, etc.

•

When passing through a place where the
brightness suddenly changes, like the inlet
or outlet of a tunnel.

•

When turning steep curves.

•

When the road surface is reflecting the
light shining from the direction opposite
to the running direction.

•

Vehicle largely lurches when it is running
over steps or other irregularities of the
road surface.

•

When the headlamp illumination is inade-
quate because of contaminated or deterio-
rated lenses or improperly aimed head-
lamps.

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*

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CAUTION

•

When the vehicle is leaning much to one
side due to heavy luggage on it or improp-
erly adjusted tyre pressures.

•

When oncoming vehicles’ headlamps
shine the sensor.

•

When the vehicle is equipped with non-
standard tyres (including excessively
worn tyres), is using a snow traction de-
vice (tyre chains), or has non-specified
components such as a modified suspen-
sion.

•

When the windscreen is covered with wa-
ter droplets, snow, dust, etc.

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Follow the instructions given below to keep
your LDW in good operating conditions.

•

Always keep the windscreen clean.

•

Avoid applying a strong shock or pressure
to the sensor. Do not attempt to detach or
disassemble it.

•

Do not put anything like a sticker on the
area in front of the sensor lens of the
windscreen.

•

Use only MITSUBISHI MOTORS GEN-
UINE Parts when replacing the wind-
screen wipers.

Tyre pressure monitoring
system (TPMS)

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The tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
uses tyre inflation pressure sensors (A) on the
wheels to monitor the tyre inflation pressures.
The system only indicates when a tyre is sig-
nificantly under-inflated.
The base tyre pressure can be set at desired
value by the driver with the reset function ex-
ecution. (The low pressure warning threshold
is set based on the reset.)
The tyre inflation pressure sensor IDs for two
sets of tyres can be registered by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point, and the valid ID set can be switched by
the Multi-information display switch (It’s
beneficial in case of seasonal tyre change be-
tween summer tyre and winter tyre.)

NOTE

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The tyre pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) is not a substitute for regularly
checking tyre inflation pressures.
Be sure to check the tyre inflation pressures
as described in “Tyres” on page 11-10.

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The tyre inflation pressure sensor (B) is in-
stalled in the illustrated location.

•

On vehicles with the type 1 sensor which
has the metallic air valve (C), replace
grommet and washer (D) with the new
ones when the tyre is replaced.

•

On vehicles with the type 2 sensor which
has the rubber air valve (E), replace the
rubber air valve (E) with the new one
when the tyre is replaced.

For

details,

please

contact

your

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.

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NOTE

Type 1

Type 2

Tyre pressure monitoring sys-

tem warning lamp/display

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When the operation mode is put in ON, the
tyre pressure monitoring system warning
lamp normally illuminates and goes off a few
seconds later.

If one or more of the vehicle tyres is signifi-
cantly under-inflated, the warning lamp will
remain illuminated while the operation mode
is in ON.
Refer to “If the warning lamp/display illumi-
nates while driving” on page 7-94 and take
the necessary measures.

NOTE

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In addition, the warning display will be dis-
played on the information screen in the mul-
ti-information display.

CAUTION

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If the warning lamp does not illuminate
when the operation mode is put in ON, it
means that the tyre pressure monitoring sys-
tem (TPMS) is not working properly. Have
the system inspected by a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
In such situations, a malfunctioning of the
system may be preventing the monitoring of
the tyre pressure. Avoid sudden braking,
sharp turning and high-speed driving.

CAUTION

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If a malfunction is detected in the tyre pres-
sure monitoring system (TPMS), the warn-
ing lamp will blink for approximately 1 mi-
nute and then remain continuously illumina-
ted. The warning lamp will issue further
warnings each time the Plug-in Hybrid EV
System is restarted as long as the malfunc-
tion exists.
Check to see whether the warning lamp goes
off after few minutes driving.
If it then goes off during driving, there is no
problem.
However, if the warning lamp does not go
off, or if it blinks again when the Plug-in
Hybrid EV System is restarted, have the ve-
hicle inspected by a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
In such situations, a malfunctioning of the
system may be preventing the monitoring of
the tyre pressure. For safety reasons, when
the warning lamp appears while driving,
avoid sudden braking, sharp turning and
high-speed driving.

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In addition, the warning display will be dis-
played on the information screen in the mul-
ti-information display.

Each tyre, including the spare (if so equip-
ped), should be checked monthly when cold
and inflated to the inflation pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
tyre inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle
has tyres of a different size than the size indi-
cated on the tyre inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tyre inflation
pressure for those tyres.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with the tyre pressure moni-
toring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low
tyre pressure telltale when one or more of
your tyres is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tyre pressure tell-
tale illuminates, you should stop and check
your tyres as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving on a sig-
nificantly under-inflated tyre causes the tyre
to overheat and can lead to tyre failure.

Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and tyre tread life, and may affect the vehi-
cle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the tyre pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) is not a substitute for proper
tyre maintenance, and it is the driver’s re-
sponsibility to maintain correct tyre pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the tyre pres-
sure monitoring system (TPMS) low tyre
pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
warning lamp to indicate when the system is
not operating properly.
The warning lamp is combined with the low
tyre pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction, the
telltale will flash for approximately one mi-
nute and then remain continuously illumina-
ted. This sequence will continue upon subse-
quent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal-
function exists.
When the warning lamp is illuminated, the
system may not be able to detect or signal
low tyre pressure as intended.

The tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
malfunctions may occur for a variety of rea-
sons, including the installation of replace-
ment or alternate tyres or wheels on the vehi-
cle that prevent the tyre pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) from functioning properly.
Always check the tyre pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) malfunction telltale after re-
placing one or more tyres or wheels on your
vehicle to ensure that the replacement or al-
ternate tyres and wheels allow the tyre pres-
sure monitoring system (TPMS) to continue
to function properly.

If the warning lamp/display il-

luminates while driving

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1. If the warning lamp illuminates, avoid

hard braking, sharp steering manoeuvres
and high speeds. You should stop and
adjust the tyres to the proper inflation
pressure as soon as possible. Adjust the
spare tyre at the same time. Refer to
“Tyres” on page 11-10.

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In addition, the warning display will be dis-
played on the information screen in the mul-
ti-information display.

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NOTE

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When inspecting or adjusting the tyre pres-
sure, do not apply excessive force to the
valve stem to avoid breakage.

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After inspecting or adjusting the tyre pres-
sure, always reinstall the valve cap on the
valve stem.
Without the valve cap, dirt or moisture could
get into the valve, resulting in damage to the
tyre inflation pressure sensor.

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Do not use metal valve caps, which may
cause a metal reaction, resulting in corrosion
and damage of the tyre inflation pressure
sensors.

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Once adjustments have been made, the
warning lamp will go off after a few minutes
of driving.

2. If the warning lamp remains illuminated

after you have been driving for about 10
minutes after you adjust the tyre infla-
tion pressure, one or more of the tyres
may have a puncture. Inspect the tyre
and if it has a puncture, have it repaired
by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point as soon as possible.

WARNING

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If the warning lamp/display illuminates
while you are driving, avoid hard brak-
ing, sharp steering manoeuvres and high
speeds.
Driving with an under-inflated tyre ad-
versely affects vehicle performance and
can result in an accident.

CAUTION

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The warning lamp/display may not illumi-
nate immediately in the event of a tyre blow-
out or rapid leak.

NOTE

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To avoid the risk of damage to the tyre infla-
tion pressure sensors, have any punctured
tyre repaired by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point. If the tyre repair is
not done by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point, damage to the tyre
inflation pressure sensor is not covered by
your warranty.

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Do not use an aerosol puncture-repair spray
on any tyre.
Such a spray could damage the tyre inflation
pressure sensors.
Have any puncture repaired by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.

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Using the tyre repair kit may damage the
tyre inflation pressure sensor. The vehicle
must promptly be inspected and repaired by
a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point after using the tyre repair kit.

The tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
may not work normally in the following cir-
cumstances:

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A wireless facility or device using the
same frequency is near the vehicle.

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Snow or ice is stuck inside the fenders
and/or on the wheels.

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The tyre inflation pressure sensor’s bat-
tery is dead.

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Wheels other than MITSUBISHI
MOTORS GENUINE wheels are being
used.

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Wheels that are not fitted with tyre infla-
tion pressure sensors are being used.

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Wheels whose ID codes are not memo-
rized by the vehicle are used.

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A window tint that affects the radio
wave signals is installed.

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Tyre inflation pressures vary with the ambi-
ent temperature. If the vehicle is subjected to
large variations in ambient temperature, the
tyre inflation pressures may be underinflated
(causing the warning lamp/display come on)
when the ambient temperature is relatively
low. If the warning lamp/display comes on,
adjust the tyre inflation pressure.

Whenever the tyres and wheels

are replaced with new ones

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If new wheels with new tyre inflation pres-
sure sensors are installed, their ID codes must
be programmed into the tyre pressure moni-
toring system. Have tyre and wheel replace-
ment performed by a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point to avoid
the risk of damaging the tyre inflation pres-
sure sensors. If the wheel replacement is not
done by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point, it is not covered by your
warranty.

CAUTION

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The use of non-genuine wheels will prevent
the proper fit of the tyre inflation pressure
sensors, resulting air leakage or damage of
the sensors.

Reset of low tyre pressure

warning threshold

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The threshold is set based on the tyre pres-
sure which the reset function is executed by
following procedure.

1. Operate the multi-information display

switch to switch the information screen
to the menu screen.
Refer to “Multi information display
switch” on page 6-06.
Refer to “Changing the function set-
tings” on page 6-17.

2. Lightly press the multi-information dis-

play switch to select “

” (reset

of low tyre pressure warning threshold).

3. Hold down the multi-information dis-

play switch for about 3 seconds or more,
the buzzer sounds.

4. The warning lamp start flashing slowly.

5. Drive for a while. The reset is completed

if the warning lamp goes out.

NOTE

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The reset function should be executed every
time when the tyre pressure or tyre rotation
is adjusted.

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The reset function should be executed when
the tyre is cold. If it is executed when the
tyre is warm (e.g. after driving), there may
be a low tyre pressure warning earlier than
usual.

Tyre ID set change

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In case that 2 sets of tyre inflation pressure
sensor ID are registered in the receiver, the
valid tyre ID set can be changed by following
procedure.

1. Operate the multi-information display

switch to switch the information screen
to the menu screen.
Refer to “Multi information display
switch” on page 6-06.
Refer to “Changing the function set-
tings” on page 6-17.

2. Lightly press the multi-information dis-

play switch to select “

” (tyre

ID set change).

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3. Hold down the multi-information dis-

play switch for about 3 seconds or more.
The setting changes the selected tyre ID
set.

4. The valid tyre ID set is changed, and the

number of the tyre pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) SET indicator is
changed.

NOTE

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Each time this procedure is done, the tyre ID
set is changed. (1 - 2 - 1 - 2 …)

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The tyre ID set is NOT changed, in case that
only 1 set of ID is registered.

NOTE

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When changing the tyre ID set, the reset
function of low tyre pressure warning
threshold is automatically started. (The
warning lamp starts flashing slowly.) If the
tyre is warm at this time, the reset function
should be executed again when the tyre is
cold.

Reversing sensor system*

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This system operates when you are backing
the vehicle. It uses corner and back sensors to
detect an obstacle and the information screen
in the multi information display and the buz-
zer to inform you of the approximate distance
to the obstacle.

CAUTION

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The reversing sensor system assists you in
determining the approximate distance be-
tween the vehicle and an obstacle located
behind the vehicle. It has limitations in terms
of detectable areas and objects, and may not
properly detect some objects. Therefore, do
not place excessive confidence in the revers-
ing sensor system and operate the vehicle as
carefully as you would do with a vehicle not
equipped with this system.

CAUTION

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Make sure to check the surroundings with
your own eyes to ensure safety. Do not oper-
ate the vehicle by relying on the reversing
sensor system alone.

Obstacle detection areas

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The detection areas of the corner and back
sensors are limited to those shown in the il-
lustration. Moreover, the sensors are unable
to detect low or thin objects or objects near
the rear bumper. Thus, make sure to check
the surroundings as you operate the vehicle in
a safe manner.

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Corner and back sensor loca-

tions

There are two corner sensors (A) at the cor-
ners of the rear bumper, and two back sensors
(B) in the centre of the rear bumper.

Reversing sensor system detec-

tion areas

Depending on whether the vehicle is equip-
ped with a towing bar, you can change the re-
versing sensor system between the standard
mode and the towing bar mode. The towing
bar mode changes the system to exclude the
area in which the towing bar is mounted from
the detection areas.
Vehicles without a towing bar

The detection areas are within approximately
60 cm (A) from the corner sensors, 125 cm
(B) from the back sensors.

Vehicles with a towing bar
The detection areas are within approximately
60 cm (A) from the corner sensors, 125 cm
(B) from the back sensors. The non-detection
areas (C) are within approximately 20 cm (D)
from the bumper.

NOTE

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The sensors do not detect objects located in
the area directly below or near the bumper.
If the height of an object is lower than the
mounted position of the corner or back sen-
sors, the sensors may not continue detecting
it even if they detected it initially.

For information on how to change the detec-
tion areas, please refer to “Changing the de-
tection areas” on page 7-100.

CAUTION

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The reversing sensor system may not operate
properly under the following conditions:

•

The sensors or surroundings have been
wiped by hand.

•

The stickers or accessories have been at-
tached to the sensors or surroundings.

•

The sensors or surroundings are covered
with ice, snow, or mud.

•

When the temperature difference is too
large.

•

The sensors are frozen.

•

The system receives ultrasonic noise from
other sources (the horns of other vehicles,
motorcycle engines, brakes, radios, pour-
ing rain, splashing water, snow traction
device (tyre chains), etc.).

•

The sensors are extremely hot or cold
(while the vehicle is parked for a long pe-
riod of time under a blazing sun or in cold
weather).

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CAUTION

•

The vehicle tilts significantly.

•

The vehicle is driven on a rough road
(with a bumpy, gravel, hilly, or grassy sur-
face).

•

The vehicle is too close to an obstacle.

•

Immediately after Plug-in Hybrid EV
System starting.

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The reversing sensor system may not proper-
ly detect the following objects:

•

Objects that are thin, such as wire nets or
ropes.

•

Objects that absorb sound waves, such as
snow.

•

Objects that are shaped with a sharp an-
gle.

•

Objects with a smooth surface, such as
glass.

•

Objects that are low, such as kerbstones.

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If the bumper has been exposed to an im-
pact, the sensors may fail and prevent the
system from functioning properly. Have the
vehicle inspected at a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

NOTE

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The buzzer may sound lower than the nor-
mal warning sound when the reversing sen-
sor system is receiving ultrasonic noise from
other sources, but this is not a malfunction.
The buzzer will stop sounding and the sys-
tem will return to normal operation after the
noise is no longer received.

To operate

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To operate the system, move the selector lev-
er to the “R” position while the operation
mode is put in ON. When the reversing sen-
sor system is operated, the reversing sensor
system operation indication lamp (A) will
turn on. To stop the operation, push the “SO-
NAR” switch; the reversing sensor system
operation indication lamp (A) goes out.

NOTE

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Only when the select position is the “R” po-
sition, the reversing sensor system can be
operated or be stopped by using the “SO-
NAR” switch.

Warning for obstacles

If there is an obstacle behind the vehicle, a
warning will be issued with the information
screen in the multi information display and a
warning buzzer.

1- Corner sensor (left)
2- Back sensor
3- Corner sensor (right)

Corner sensor

Vehicle to obstacle

distance

Warning display/

sound cycle

Approx. 60 to 40 cm

Intermittent

Approx. 40 to 30 cm

Fast intermittent

Within approx.

30 cm

Continuous

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Back sensor (vehicles without a towing
bar)

Vehicle to obstacle

distance

Warning display/

sound cycle

Approx. 125 to

80 cm

Intermittent

Approx. 80 to 40 cm

Fast intermittent

Within approx.

40 cm

Continuous

Back sensor (vehicles with a towing bar)

Vehicle to obstacle

distance

Warning display/

sound cycle

Approx. 125 to

100 cm

Intermittent

Approx. 100 to

60 cm

Fast intermittent

Within approx.

60 cm

Continuous

CAUTION

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The distances given are to be used for refer-
ence only, as errors may be caused by vari-
ous factors, such as temperature, humidity,
or the shape of the obstacles.

NOTE

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When the sensors are detecting different ob-
stacles at the same time, the information
screen in the multi information display indi-
cates the directions of the obstacles each
sensors are detecting. However, closer obsta-
cles are given priority over other detected
obstacles and the warning buzzer sounds to
inform you of closer obstacles.

Changing the detection areas

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The detection areas can be changed as fol-
lows:

Vehicles with a towing bar
While the operation of the system is stopped
at the “SONAR” switch, push the “SONAR”
switch approximately 3 seconds or more, and
release it. The buzzer sounds twice to indi-
cate that the detection area has been changed.

Vehicles without a towing bar
While the operation of the system is stopped
at the “SONAR” switch, push the “SONAR”
switch approximately 3 seconds or more, and
release it. The buzzer sounds once to indicate
that the detection area has been changed.

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The detection area will not change if you
keep the “SONAR” switch pushed for 10
seconds or more.

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After pushing the “SONAR” switch, revers-
ing sensor system operation differs accord-
ing to the detection area setting.

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Setting when towing bar is not equipped
When the selector lever is moved to the
“R” position, the reversing sensor system
will operate even if the corner sensor op-
eration was stopped by pushing the “SO-
NAR” switch.

•

Setting when towing bar is equipped
When the reversing sensor system opera-
tion was stopped by pushing the “SO-
NAR” switch, the reversing sensor system
will not operate until the Plug-in Hybrid
EV System has been stopped even if the
selector lever is moved to the “R” posi-
tion.
To resume the reversing sensor system
operation, push the “SONAR” switch or
stop and restart the Plug-in Hybrid EV
System, and then move the selector lever
to the “R” position.

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