Mitsubishi MOTORS OUTLANDER, Owner'S Manual

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NOTE
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If the ignition switch or the operation mode
is in ON or ACC and the headlamps are on,
the headlamp washer operates together with
the windscreen washer the first time the
windscreen washer lever is pulled.
Precautions to observe when
using wipers and washers
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If the moving wipers become blocked
partway through a sweep by ice or other
deposits on the glass, the wipers may
temporarily stop operating to prevent the
motor from overheating. In this case,
park the vehicle in a safe place, turn the
ignition switch to the “LOCK” position
or put the operation mode in OFF, and
then remove the ice or other deposits.
Because the wipers will start operating
again after the wiper motor cools down,
so check that the wipers operate before
using them.
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Do not use the wipers when the glass is
dry.
They may scratch the glass surface and
the blades wear out prematurely.
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Before using the wipers in cold weather,
check that the wiper blades are not fro-
zen onto the glass. The motor may burn
out if the wipers are used with the blades
frozen onto the glass.
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Avoid using the washer continuously for
more than 20 seconds. Do not operate
the washer when the fluid reservoir is
empty.
Otherwise, the motor may burn out.
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Periodically check the level of washer
fluid in the reservoir and refill if re-
quired.
During cold weather, add a recommen-
ded washer solution that will not freeze
in the washer reservoir. Failure to do so
could result in loss of washer function
and frost damage to the system compo-
nents.
Wiper de-icer switch*
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The rear window demister switch can be op-
erated when the engine is running.
When the front wipers have frozen to the
windscreen at the parked positions, turning
on this switch will heat the windscreen to
make the wipers operable. Press the rear win-
dow demister switch and the deicer will oper-
ate.
NOTE
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The wiper de-icer is activated/deactivated,
depending on the operation of the rear win-
dow demister. Refer to “Rear window de-
mister switch” on page 5-75.
Rear window demister
switch
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The rear window demister switch can be op-
erated when the engine is running.
Push the switch to turn on the rear window
demister. It will be turned off automatically
in about 15 to 20 minutes depending on the
outside temperature. To turn off the demister
while it is operating, push the switch again.
The indication lamp (A) will illuminate while
the demister is on.
Wiper de-icer switch*
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Instruments and controls
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