Ride & Handling
The Outlander's steering response is one of its best attributes. The wheel has a nice weight to it — heavy enough, without being a chore to turn — and the Outlander reacts quickly to steering-wheel adjustments. The overall setup is among the best in the small-crossover segment.
Less appealing is the Outlander's ride quality. The suspension is pretty successful at limiting body roll when cornering, but you pay for it when the road gets rough.
From the driver's seat, it doesn't feel like the suspension provides a whole lot of bump absorption — especially when you hit large ones, which really jostle the cabin — and there's also quite a bit of suspension noise. A little more damping would definitely be appreciated, but the Outlander cruises smoothly on relatively decent roads. In this class, a little extra ride comfort would more than make up for any loss in handling capability.
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Rear window wiper and washer switch (Hatchback)
The rear window wiper and washer switch can be operated with the ignition switch
at the “ON” or “ACC” position.
Rear window wiper
Turn the knob, and the rear window wiper will operate.
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Seat belts
To protect you and your passengers in the event of an accident, it is most important
that the seat belts be worn correctly while driving.
The front seat belts have a pretensioner system.
These bel ...
Power steering system
The power steering system operates while the engine is running. It helps reduce
the effort needed to turn the steering wheel.
The power steering system has mechanical steering capability in case th ...