Mitsubishi MOTORS Outlander 2019 Owner's Manual page 171

Driving on sandy or muddy
roads
Set the drive mode-selector to "4WD LOCK"
(Electronically controlled 4WD) or "LOCK"
(S-AWC) and then gradually depress the
accelerator pedal for a smooth start. Keep the
pressure on the accelerator pedal as constant
as possible, and drive at low speed.
CAUTION
 Do not force the vehicle or drive recklessly
on sandy surfaces. In comparison with nor-
mal road surfaces, the engine and other
drive-system components are put under
excessive strain when driving on such a sur-
face. This could lead to accidents.
 If any of the following conditions occur
while the vehicle is being driven, immedi-
ately park your vehicle in a safe place and
follow these procedures:
• If the engine coolant temperature display
flashes on the information screen in the
multi-information display or the engine
power drops suddenly.
Refer to "Engine overheating" on page 8-4.
CAUTION
• If the " " warning display and "SLOW
DOWN" or the " " warning display and
"SERVICE REQUIRED" appear on the
information screen in the multi-information
display.
Refer to "Warning display" on page 5-69,
5-77.
WARNING
 When attempting to rock your vehicle out
of a stuck position, be sure that the area
around the vehicle is clear of people and
physical objects. The rocking motion may
cause the vehicle to suddenly launch for-
ward/backward, causing injury or dam-
age to nearby people or objects.
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.
4-wheel drive operation
Climbing/descending sharp
grades
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.
Driving through water
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.
Features and controls
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