Additional equipment (For regions where snow is encountered)
It is a good idea to carry a shovel or a short-handled spade in the vehicle during the winter so that you can clear away snow if you get stranded. A small hand-brush for sweeping snow off the vehicle and a plastic scraper for the windscreen, side and rear window are also useful.
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Four-Cylinder Power (Or Lack Thereof)
As mentioned, the Outlander's base powertrain is a letdown. The
168-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder teams with a continuously variable
automatic transmission, and the results are uninspiring, ...
Side airbag system
The side airbags (A) are contained in the driver and front passenger seatbacks.
The side airbag is designed to inflate only on the side of the vehicle that is
impacted, even with no passenger in th ...
Loading luggage
When loading luggage, be careful not to load above the height of seats. This
is dangerous not only because rearward vision will be obstructed, but also the luggage
may be projected into the passen ...