Automatic Transaxle (If So Equipped) - Mitsubishi Outlander 2017 Owner's Manual

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 key if the
engine starts. If the engine fails to start,
repeat these procedures. If the engine still
will not start, contact your local Mitsubi-
shi 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
in the "D" (DRIVE) or "R" (REVERSE)
position.
This occurs because the transaxle has not
warmed up sufficiently; it does not indicate a
problem. If this occurs, place the selector

Automatic transaxle (if so equipped)

lever in the "P" (PARK) position and let the
engine idle for at least 10 minutes.
The transaxle will warm up, and you will be
able to start normally.
Do not leave the vehicle during warm-up
operation.
Using the MIVEC engine
The MIVEC engine automatically switches
its intake-valve control between a low-speed
mode and a high-speed mode in accordance
with driving conditions for maximum engine
performance.
NOTE
 To protect the engine, the high-speed mode
may not be selected while the engine coolant
temperature is low. In such a case, the engine
revolutions do not rise to over 5,000 rpm
even if the accelerator pedal is depressed.
Automatic transaxle
(if so
equipped)
Automatic transaxle will automatically
change its gear depending on road and driv-
ing conditions. This helps achieve smooth
driving and excellent fuel efficiency.
Features and controls
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