Mitsubishi MOTORS OUTLANDER SPORT/RVR 2022, Owner'S Manual

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Technical and consumer information/Reporting Safety Defects
sufficient data is not available to ensure
that all methanol blends are suitable for
use in Mitsubishi Motors vehicles.
If any driveability problems such as engine
stalling and difficult hot-starting are experi-
enced after using oxygenate-blend fuels, im-
mediately change to a non-oxygenate fuel or a
fuel with a low blend of MTBE.
Take care not to spill gasoline during
refueling. Gasoline containing oxygenates
can cause paint damage.
E-15 fuel
E-15 fuel is a mixture of approximately 15%
fuel ethanol and 85% unleaded gasoline. E-15
can only be used in vehicles designed to run on
E- 15 fuel. U.S. government regulations require
fuel ethanol dispensing pumps to be identified
with small, square, orange and black label with
the common abbreviation or the appropriate
percentage for that region.
E-85 fuel
E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85%
fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85
can only be used in a Flexible Fuel Vehicle
(FFV). Do not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle.
U.S. government regulations require fuel etha-
nol dispensing pumps to be identified by a
small, square, orange and black label with the
common abbreviation or the appropriate per-
centage for that region.
Fuel containing MMT
MMT, or methylcyclopentadienyl manganese
tricarbonyl, is an octane boosting additive.
Mitsubishi Motors does not recommend the
use of fuel containing MMT. Such fuel may
adversely affect vehicle performance, including
the emissions control system. Note that while
some fuel pumps label MMT content, not all do,
so you may have to consult your gasoline
retailer for more details.
Aftermarket fuel additives
Mitsubishi Motors does not recommend the use
of any aftermarket fuel additives (for example,
fuel injector cleaner, octane booster, intake
valve deposit removers, etc.) which are sold
commercially. Many of these additives intended
for gum, varnish or deposit removal may
contain active solvent or similar ingredients
that can be harmful to the fuel system and
engine.
Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended can cause
persistent, heavy “spark knock”. (Spark
knock is a metallic rapping noise.) If severe,
this can lead to engine damage. If you detect
a persistent heavy spark knock even when
using gasoline of the stated octane rating, or
if you hear steady spark knock while holding
a steady speed on level roads, it is recom-
mended you have an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer correct the condition. Failure
to correct the condition is misuse of the
vehicle, for which Mitsubishi Motors is not
responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing will result in spark
knock, after-run and/or overheating, which may
cause excessive fuel consumption or engine
damage. If any of the above symptoms are
encountered, have your vehicle checked. It is
recommended you visit an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer for servicing.
However, now and then you may notice light
spark knock for a short time while accel-
erating or driving up hills. This is not a cause
for concern, because you get the greatest fuel
benefit when there is light spark knock for a
short time under heavy engine load.
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