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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Curtain airbag system
The curtain airbags are contained in the front and rear pillars and roof side
rail. The curtain airbag is designed to inflate only on the side of the vehicle
that is impacted, even with no passeng ...
Pretensioner system
The pretensioner system will retract their respective seat belts instantaneously,
thus maximizing the seat belt’s effectiveness, if there is a frontal impact severe
enough to injure the driver a ...
How to lock and unlock the steering wheel
To lock
Remove the key at the “LOCK” position. Turn the steering wheel until it is locked.
To unlock
Turn the key to the “ACC” position while moving the steering wheel slightly.
CAUTION
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