Fuel Selection - Mitsubishi OUTLANDER Owner's Manual

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Fuel selection

Petrol-powered vehicles
Unleaded petrol octane num-
ber (EN228)
2000 models, 2400 models
(except for Clear Tec
FFV), 3000 models
95 RON or higher
Recom-
2400 models (Clear Tec
mended
FFV)
fuel
95 RON or higher, or
Bio ethanol E 85
Diesel-powered vehicles
Cetane number (EN590)
51 or higher
WARNING
l For Clear Tec FFV models, do not modi-
fy the fuel system or any of its compo-
nents. Flexible fuel vehicles have fuel sys-
tem components that were designed spe-
cifically for use with Bio ethanol. When re-
placing any of the fuel system compo-
nents, be sure to replace them with com-
ponents designed for use with Bio etha-
nol. Otherwise, engine damage, a vehicle
fire, or personal injury could result.
l For Clear Tec FFV models, do not use
methanol instead of Bio ethanol E 85. Oth-
erwise, engine damage, a vehicle fire, or
personal injury could result.
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CAUTION
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l For petrol-powered vehicles, the use of lea-
ded fuel can result in serious damage to
the engine and catalytic converter. Do not
use leaded fuel.
l Diesel-powered vehicles are designed to
use only diesel fuel that meets the EN590
standard.
Use of any other type of diesel fuel (bio
diesel, methylester, etc.) would adversely
affect the engine's performance and dura-
bility.
NOTE
l Petrol-powered vehicles have the knock con-
trol system so that you can use unleaded pet-
rol 90 RON as an emergent measure in case
unleaded petrol 95 RON or higher is not avail-
able on journey, etc.
In such a case, you don't need to adjust the
engine specially. In case of using unleaded
petrol 90 RON, the engine performance level
is reduced.
l Due to the separation of paraffin, the fluidity
of the fuel decreases considerably as the tem-
perature falls.
Because of this fact there are two kinds of
fuel: "summer" and "winter".
This must be considered in winter use.
Select either of the two kinds of fuel in ac-
cordance with ambient temperature.
Above -5 °C: "Summer" diesel
Below -5 °C: "Winter" diesel
When travelling abroad, find out in advance
about the fuels served in local service stations.
l Repeatedly driving short distances at low
speeds can cause deposits to form in the fuel
system and engine, resulting in poor starting
and poor acceleration. If these problems oc-
cur, you are advised to add a detergent addi-
tive to the gasoline when you refuel the vehi-
cle. The additive will remove the deposits,
thereby returning the engine to a normal con-
dition. Be sure to use
MITSUBISHI FUEL SYSTEM CLEANER.
Using an unsuitable additive could make the
engine malfunction. For details, please con-
tact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.
l Poor quality petrol can cause problems such
as difficult starting, stalling, engine noise
and hesitation. If you experience these prob-
lems, try another brand and/or grade of petrol.
If the check engine warning lamp flashes,
have the system checked as soon as possible
at a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.
l For Clear Tec FFV models, fuel that contains
a mixture of unleaded petrol 95 RON or high-
er, that meets the EN228 fuel standard, and
Bio ethanol E 85 can be used.
l For Clear Tec FFV models, the appropriate
fuel is indicated on a label on the inside of
the fuel tank filler door.
l
For Clear Tec FFV models, the engine per-
formance level will be the same regardless of
whether unleaded petrol 95 RON or higher
or high-quality Bio ethanol E 85 is used.
l
For Clear Tec FFV models, when the vehicle
is to be left unused for a long period of time,
it is recommended to switch the Bio ethanol
E 85 in the fuel tank to unleaded petrol
95 RON or higher.
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