Mitsubishi MOTORS Outlander 2019 Owner's Manual page 148

Starting the engine
WARNING
 Never run the engine in a closed or poorly
ventilated area any longer than is needed
to move your vehicle out of the area. Car-
bon monoxide gas, which is odorless and
extremely poisonous, could build up and
cause serious injury or death.
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CAUTION
 Do not push-start the vehicle.
 Do not run the engine at high rpms or drive
at high speeds until the engine has had a
chance to warm up.
 Release the ignition switch as soon as the
engine starts. Otherwise, the starter motor
will be damaged
Starting the engine
This model is equipped with an electronically
controlled fuel injection system. This is a sys-
tem that automatically controls fuel injection.
There is usually no need to depress the accel-
erator pedal when starting the engine.
The starter should not be run for more than 15
seconds at a time.
To prevent battery drain, wait a few seconds
between attempts to restart the engine.
1. Make sure all occupants are properly
seated with seat belts fastened.
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2. Insert the ignition key.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal down
firmly with your right foot.
4. Make sure the selector lever is in the "P"
(PARK) position.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" posi-
tion and make certain that all warning
lights are functioning properly before
starting the engine.
6. Turn the ignition switch to the "START"
position without pressing the accelerator
pedal. Release the ignition switch when
the engine starts.
NOTE
 Minor noises may be heard on engine start-
up. These will disappear as the engine warms
up.
When the engine is hard to start
After several attempts, you may experience
that the engine still does not start.
1. Make sure that all electric devices, such
as lights, air conditioning blower and rear
window defogger, are turned off.
2. While depressing the brake pedal, press
the accelerator pedal halfway and hold it
there, then crank the engine. Release the
accelerator pedal, immediately after the
engine starts.
3. If the engine still will not start, the engine
could be flooded with too much gasoline.
While depressing the brake pedal, push
the accelerator pedal all the way down
and hold it there, then crank the engine for
5 to 6 seconds. Return the ignition switch
to the "OFF" or "LOCK" position and
release the accelerator pedal. Wait a few
seconds, and then crank the engine again
for 5 to 6 seconds while depressing the
brake pedal, but do not push the accelera-
tor pedal. Release the ignition switch if
the engine starts. If the engine fails to
start, repeat these procedures. If the
engine still will not start, contact your
local Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice for assistance.
Startability of automatic transaxle
vehicle and CVT vehicle with
ambient temperature of -22 °F (-30
°C) or lower
When the ambient temperature is -22 °F (-30
°C) or lower, it may not be possible to start
from a standstill even with the selector lever