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Variant Coding

Required Special Tools: 

CAUTION: The items marked with *3 are actually installed to a vehicle but their initial settings are "Not present." This is because the items do not adapt CAN, and does not indicate abnormal coding data.

The coding data can be checked by operating scan tool MB991958.

NOTE: For details on how to use the scan tool MB991958, refer to the "M.U.T.-III Owner's manual".
CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
  1. Ensure that the ignition switch is at the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
  2. Start up the personal computer.
  3. Connect special tool MB991827 to special tool MB991824 and the personal computer.
  4. Connect special tool MB991910 to special tool MB991824.
  5. Connect special tool MB991910 to the data link connector.
  6. Turn the power switch of special tool MB991824 to the "ON" position.
    NOTE: When special tool MB991824 is energized, special tool MB991824 indicator light will be illuminated in a green color.
  7. Start the "M.U.T.-III system" on the personal computer.
  8. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
  9. Select "System select" from the start-up screen.
    Fig 1: Connecting Special Tool MB991827 To Special Tool MB991824 And Personal Computer
    G05395091Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  10. Select "From 2006 MY" under "Model Year". Check that "Vehicle Information" contents are correct.
  11. On the system list screen, select "MPI/GDI/DIESEL" to check the engine control module data, and "ETACS" to check the ETACS-ECU data.
    NOTE:
    • If "Loading Option Setup" list is shown, click appropriate box.
    • When you select "Gasoline ENG" system, a selection screen appears asking whether MITSUBISHI. Select a button that the engine belongs to.
  12. Select "Coding."
  13. Select "Coding Information & Copy."
  14. If the displayed coding information is different from the corresponding initial setting in the list, replace the ECU with a correctly coded one. For replacement of the engine control module, refer to ENGINE CONTROL MODULE <2400> or ENGINE CONTROL MODULE <3000>. For replacement of the ETACS-ECU, refer to ETACS .
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE CODING DATA LIST

Item name Initial value
Final gear ratio 6.466 <CVT>
3. 571 <A/T>
Tire circumference 2155 mm
IMMOBILIZER Present
ABS Present or Not present
ASC Present or Not present
S/W variation Variation No.1
ETACS-ECU CODING DATA LIST

Item name Initial value
Vehicle line OUTLANDER
Model year (Displays the model year)
Destination U.S.
Transaxle CVT
6AT
Engine type D4 V.V.T. 2.4L
  S4 MIVEC
Engine power Normal
Handle side LHD
Chassis type for A.S.C. Type 2 <3000>
  Type 4 <2400>
Final drive Front Drive <2WD>
  4WD FF Base <4WD>
Transfer FWD <2WD>
  ECC <4WD>
Tire size 225/55R18 or 215/70R16
Tire circumference 2155mm
Fuel tank Not used
DRL*1 Dimming DRL W/P or Independent DRL/P
Smart entry system Not present or Type A or Type C
TPMS*1 Present
Keyless entry*2 Present
Immobilizer Type A or Type B
Cruise control Present
Corner sensor Not present
Head light auto leveling device Not present or Present
Oil level warning Not present
Water separate warning Not present
Speed meter scale Not used
Idle neutral control Not used
ENG-CVT unit control Not used
INVECS control Not used
Lock-up slip control Not used
Side air bag Present
Number of speaker*2 Premium or 6 speakers
Seat material*2 Fabric or Leather
Auto light control No/CNG Ng
Front differential Open
Rear differential Undefined <2WD>
Open <4WD>
Power window type Type P4
Sunroof type Not present or Type S4
WCM Present
OCM Present
ORC Present
A/C Present
AUDIO*2 Not present or Present
AND*3 Not present or Present
VES Not used
DISP Not used
NAVI Not used
CAMERA*3 Not present
TURNER Not used
Electric Slide door (Left) Not present
Electric Slide door (Right) Not present
ETG Not present
MSMD Not used
HFM Not present or Present
ABS Not present or Present
A.S.C. Not present or Present
SAS Not present or Present
4WD Not present or Present
TCM Present
ACTV_STB Not used
Pre-Crush Not used
EPS Not present
ACDAYC Not present
Power window Dr Present
Power window As Not present
Power window RR Not present
Power window RL Not present
Power window BK Not used
Sunroof Not present or Present
RLS*2 Not present
IG key illumination W/ getting off
Turn signal bulb 21W+21W+5W
Rear wiper Enable
Fold mirror Disabled
Head light 4 beams
Head light washer Disabled
Front fog light mode A spec.
Front fog light*2 Not present or Present
Rear fog light*2 Not present/Chg OK
Room light delay timer/door and H/L Long
Room light by H/L Full
Gate/Trunk light Mode-2 (cargo)
Headlight auto cut mode C-spec
Headlight auto cut Enable
Door lock system A-spec (NAS)
Auto door lock/unlock Disabled
key reminder unlock B-spec/Dr and As
Horn type*2 Dual horn
Gate/trunk opener mode Present
Cooling fan Relay control
Security alarm mode C-spec (US)
Security alarm function Present/Chg Ng
Pre-alarm Not present
Multi mode RKE Disabled
Gate/Trunk Gate type
Manner switch*2 Not present/Chg Ng
Remote engine starter*2 Not present/Chg Ng
Panic Alarm Enable
Front wiper Speed Sensitive
Comfort flasher type Present/Chg OK
Dome light Center Switch Not present
Wiper washer check bulb Present
AUDIO/S. RADIO type Other
H/L leveling type Not present or Com less/static
AFS*1 type Not present
ARS*1 type Not present
Compressor type Scroll 90 cc
Temperature type Celsius or Fahrenheit
Rear view camera Not present
Nose view camera Not present
Side view camera Not present
Average speed Available
Language status English
Fuel amount Not used
Fuel consumption scale L/100km or MPG(US)
Speed gauge tolerance U.S.
Coolant temp gauge threshold Normal
Frost warning threshold U.S.
Distance to empty Available
Average fuel consumption Available
Instant fuel consumption Available
Time traveled Not available
Distance traveled Not available
Fuel used Not available
Trip autoreset IG OFF Available
Variable speed alarm Not available
Rest reminder Available
Instant speed Not available
Seat belt reminder type Type 1
Seat belt reminder flashing Available
Seat belt reminder indicator D&P independent
Reverse alarm Not available
Key reminder Available
Lighting monitor Available
GCC speed alarm Not available
Condition tone alarm Not available
Rent-a-car mode always IG-OFF Available
Rent-a-car mode door open IG-OFF Available
Service reminder schedule table NAS 10
ACD control display Not used
TPMS information 220 kPa
Horn chirp by RKE Present/Chg OK
Rear S/R unlock output Not present
Trailer turn detection present
Lever Not present
AFS Not present
SATR Not present or Present
Fuel tank type Not used
KOS auto lock customize Not used
DRL function Present/Chg OK
FACU Not present
S AWC control display Not available
Diesel particulate filter Not present
Language mode Available
WSS Not present
RLS over wipe type Type 2
RLS WS type Type 2 (Green)
NOTE:
  • *1 : TPMS is an abbreviation of Tire Pressure Monitoring System, DRL of Daytime Running Light, AFS of Adaptive Front lighting System, and ARS of Advanced Rear lighting System. However, the systems are not used for this vehicle.
  • *2 : The setting can be changed by the option coding. Refer to OPTION CODING .
  • *3 : The item is actually installed to a vehicle, but its initial setting is "Not present." This is because the item does not adapt CAN, and does not indicate abnormal coding data.