Eco mode is an energy-saving control for the engine, air conditioning and 4-wheel drive system. It suppresses engine output to ensure gentle starts, reduces the air conditioning load and automatically switches to the fuel-efficient 4-wheel drive eco mode.

Feeling like you need warming while your passenger is loosening their collar? The Outlander's dual zone climate control has the answer with independent air temperature settings for either side of the vehicle.

Control your heavy foot with the Outlander's adjustable speed limiter and ensure you never break the speed limit in that 50mph Average Speed Check stretch of the motorway again.

Lateral slippage can easily occur if the rear wheels lock up due to braking hard on slippery surfaces or braking hard when at high speeds. ABS suppresses this by controlling the brakes' hydraulic pressure. EBD adjusts the rear wheels' braking force to the number of occupants and load to deliver braking force that is ideally matched to almost any situation.

Active Stability Control - If sensors located throughout the car detect unstable movement, such as lateral slippage, the Stability Control function automatically controls the brakes and engine output to stabilise the car.

Traction Control - If the sensors detect wheel slip when starting on slick surfaces, such as a snow-covered road, the Traction Control function automatically brakes the slipping wheel and governs engine output to enable a smoother start.

When stopped on a slope, HSA (Hill Start Assist) automatically holds the brakes for about 2 seconds after the driver releases the brake pedal and applies the accelerator, to prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards.

ESS (Emergency Stop Signal System) reduces the possibility of rear end collisions during sudden braking by the rapid and automatic blinking of the hazard warning lamps to alert vehicles approaching from behind.

A windscreen-mounted sensor detects moisture on the glass and activates the wipers automatically.

An optical sensor switches head and tail lamps on and off automatically depending on the outside light level.

To keep occupants safe in the event of a collision, Outlander comes with a 7-airbag system to provide protection from all sides. Curtain airbags extending along both sides protect front and 2nd-row occupants in a side collision, while the 1st-row occupants are additionally protected by front and side airbags as well as driver's knee airbags.

Cruise control allows more relaxed driving on longer journeys when traffic levels allow by letting you remove your feet from the pedals. It is cancelled and driver control regained instantly when either the clutch or brake pedals are pressed.

A USB port located in the centre floor console storage box allows connection of an iPod^®/MP3 player or USB memory stick, so you can listen to your favourite tracks whilst on the move.