Can someone help me out, I have a 2010 outlander XLS and had it for about a year and been trying to find some info on it for performance settings. What I want to know is what settings does the car need to be in to do track courses, what setting would give you the best lap time? What setting would give you the best quarter mile time and what setting for you to do corners as fast as it can? Also what I mean about settings is should it be in tarmac with asc on or lock with asc off?

 

Hi, I hope to get some answers before buying a 2010 Outlander XLS

Being AWD do you have to make sure all the tires are same brand and same wear to avoid damage to differentials on Outlanders with Super All-Wheel Control ?
Is this specifically mentioned in the owners manual or service manual ?
When Super All-Wheel Control is set to Tarmac power is only sent to rear wheels when slip is detected ?
What is the service schedule for the Active Front Differential and Rear Differential, and transmission fluid if any ?
Any reports of problems with the Super All-Wheel Control System needing service for Outlanders with 100,000 - 150,000 miles ?

Thanks

*Update
Ok I found in the Owners Manual that you do have to avoid using different size tires from the one listed and the combined use of different types of tires, as this can affect driving safety.
On all-wheel drive vehicles, always use tires of the same size, same type, and same brand, and which have no wear differences. Using tires that differ in size, type, brand or the degree of wear, will increase the differential oil temperature, resulting in possible damage to the driving system. Further, the drive train will be subjected to excessive loading, possibly leading to oil leakage, component seizure, or other serious problems. Only Mitsubishi Motors Authorized wheels should be used, because your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system. Use of another type of wheel risks air leaks and sensor damage, as it will not be possible to install the tire pressure sensor properly.
From Section 7-28 Page 625 in the Owners Manual

To many requirements and things to go wrong in a AWD vehicle; for me to make sure the tires are all the same and tread wear is the same all the time, Ill look for FWD vehicle.