Mitsubishi Outlander (2013+). Manual - part 573

REAR WIPER AND WASHER

EXTERIOR

51-51

STEP 4. M.U.T.-III data list

• Check the input signal related to the rear wiper 

operation.

• Ignition switch: ACC or ON

•

Item No.

Item name

Normal 
condition
s

Item 292

Rear wiper auto stop 
switch

ON

When rear wiper is operating

NOTE: Confirm that the M.U.T.-III displays from "ON" 
to "OFF" when rear wiper stops at the predetermined 
park position.

OK: Normal condition is displayed.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 

00 

− How to Use 

Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points - 
How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).

NO : 

Replace the ETACS-ECU.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: When the selector lever is moved to "R" position during the rear wiper 
operation, the rear wiper does not operate at the continuous mode.

CAUTION

Whenever ECU is replaced, ensure that the input and output signal circuits are normal.

COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM

If the rear wiper does not operate continuously when 
the selector lever is moved to the R position during 
the rear wiper operation, the shift position signal 
input circuit or the ETACS-ECU may be defective.

PROBABLE CAUSES

• Malfunction of the inhibitor switch

• Malfunction of ETACS-ECU

• Malfunctions of the wiring harness and connec-

tors

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

STEP 1. Check the operation of the rear wiper.
Check that the rear wiper system works normally by 
operating the rear wiper switch.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 2

NO : 

Refer to Inspection Procedure 1 "Rear wiper 
does not work at all 

P.51-49

."

STEP 2. M.U.T.-III data list

• Check the input signal related to the rear wiper 

operation.

• Ignition switch: ON

• Move the selector lever to the "R" (reverse) posi-

tion.

Item No.

Item name

Normal 
condition
s

Item 289

Backup lamp or shift 
reveres SW

ON

OK: Normal condition is displayed.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 

00 

− How to Use 

Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points - 
How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).

NO : 

Go to Step 3

STEP 3. Check of short to power supply, short to 
earth, and open circuit in BLP1 line between 
ETACS-ECU connector and inhibitor switch 
connector

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 4

NO : 

Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness.

REAR WIPER AND WASHER

EXTERIOR

51-52

STEP 4. Retest the system.
Check that the rear wiper operates continuously 
when the selector lever is moved to the R position 
during the rear wiper operation.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 

00 

− How to Use 

Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points - 
How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).

NO : 

Replace the ETACS-ECU.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: The rear washer does not work normally.

CAUTION

Whenever ECU is replaced, ensure that the input 
and output signal circuits are normal.

COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM

The input circuit from the rear washer switch, the 
washer motor or ETACS-ECU may be defective.

PROBABLE CAUSES

• Defective washer motor

• Defective column switch

• Malfunction of ETACS-ECU

• Malfunctions of the wiring harness and connec-

tors

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP 1. Check that the windshield washers work.
Check that the windshield washers work normally.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 2.

NO : 

Refer to Inspection Procedure 10 
"Windshield washer does not work 

P.51-33

."

STEP 2. M.U.T.-III diagnosis code
Check if an ETACS-related diagnosis code is set.

Q: Is the diagnosis code set?

YES : 

Troubleshoot the ETACS. Refer to .

NO : 

Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. M.U.T.-III data list
Check the input signal related to the rear washer 
operation.

• Ignition switch: ACC

•

Item No.

Item name

Normal 
condition
s

Item 238

Rear washer

ON

Rear washer switch: ON

OK: Normal condition is displayed.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 4.

NO : 

Refer to GROUP 54A 

− ETACS, Inspection 

Procedure 11 "The column switch signal is 
not received ."

STEP 4. Check the washer motor.
Check that the washer motor works normally (Refer 
to 

P.51-55

).

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Go to Step 5.

NO : 

Replace the washer motor.

STEP 5. Retest the system.
Check that the rear washer works normally.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : 

Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 

00 

− How to Use 

Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points - 
How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).

NO : 

Replace the ETACS-ECU.

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

OPERATION CHECK OF REVERSE 
GEAR-LINKED OPERATION OF REAR 
WIPER

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1. When the selector lever is moved to the "R" posi-

tion with the rear wiper switch at the "INT" posi-

tion, the wiper should operate twice or three 
times at low speed after approximately one sec-
ond.

2. If not, carry out the troubleshooting. (Refer to 

P.51-51

)

REAR WIPER AND WASHER

EXTERIOR

51-53

CUSTOMISATION FUNCTION

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By operating the M.U.T.-III ETACS system, the fol-
lowing functions can be customised. The pro-
grammed information is held even when the battery 
is disconnected.

Adjustment 
item (M.U.T.-III 
display)

Adjustment item

Adjusting content 
(M.U.T.-III display)

Adjusting content

Intermittent time 
of rear wiper

Adjustment of rear 
wiper interval

0 sec

No wiper interval

4 sec

4 seconds

8 sec

8 seconds (initial condition)

16 sec

16 seconds

Front /rear 
wiper washer

Disabling or 
enabling 
washer-linked wiper 
function

Only Washer

No function

Washer & Wiper

With function: Without delayed finishing 
wipe function <Initial condition>

With after wipe

With function: With delayed finishing wipe 
function

Rear wiper Low 
speed mode

Disabling or 
enabling rear wiper 
continuous 
operation

Disable

No function

Enable

With function (initial condition)

Rear wiper 
(linked reverse 
gear)

Adjustment of 
automatic rear 
window wiper 
operation with 
reverse gear 
engaged

Enable(R wip.ON)

Operates only when the rear wiper switch 
is ON.

Enable(R/F wip.)

Operates only when the front or rear wiper 
switch is ON (initial condition).

REAR WIPER AND WASHER

EXTERIOR

51-54

REAR WIPER AND WASHER

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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Pre-removal and post-installation operation
• Washer tank removal and installation (Refer to 

P.51-19

.)

• Washer motor removal and installation.)

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Section A–A

Tailgate 
outer panel

A

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4.5 ± 1.5 N·m

Rear washer nozzle removal 
step 

1.

Rear washer nozzle assembly

Rear wiper blade removal steps 

2.

Rear wiper blade assembly

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Rear wiper blade