The Outlander is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by Mitsubishi Motors since 2001. Initially launched in Japan as the Airtrek, it was based on the ASX concept car introduced at the 2001 North American International Auto Show. This article provides detailed fuse box diagrams and location guides for the first-generation Mitsubishi Outlander / Airtrek (CU platform; 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 model years).
Below you will find distribution box locations, diagrams, and photos. Fuses assigned to the “Cigarette Lighter” and “Fuel Pump” circuits are highlighted in bold.
In the Engine Compartment
Under the hood, three fuse and relay panels protect the vehicle’s electrical circuits.
Main Fuse
The main fuse, designed as a fusible link block, is located directly on the positive battery terminal.
Primary Fuse Box
Located on the left side of the engine compartment. Remove the protective cover to access the fuses.
General view.
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| No. | Protected Circuit / Description | Rating (A) |
| 1 | Instrument panel fuse / relay box | 60 |
| 2 | Cooling fan motor | 50 |
| 3 | Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 60 |
| 4 | Ignition switch circuit | 40 |
| 5 | Power windows | 30 |
| 6 | Front fog lamps | 15 |
| 7 | Seat heaters | 15 / 20 |
| 8 | Horn | 10 |
| 9 | Engine Management System (ECM) | 20 |
| 10 | A/C compressor magnetic clutch | 10 |
| 11 | Stop lamps (brake lights) | 15 |
| 12 | Windshield wiper de-icer | 15 |
| 13 | Alternator | 7.5 |
| 14 | Anti-theft alarm system | 10 |
| 15 | Transmission Control Module (TCM) | 20 |
| 16 | Right headlight (high beam) | 10 |
| 17 | Left headlight (high beam) | 10 |
| 18 | Right headlight (low beam) | 10 |
| 19 | Left headlight (low beam) | 10 |
| 20 | Right tail lamp | 7.5 |
| 21 | Left tail lamp | 7.5 |
| 22 | Interior lamps | 10 |
| 23 | Audio system | 10 |
| 24 | Fuel pump fuse | 15 |
| 25 | Auxiliary power socket | 15 |
| R1 | Spare | |
| R2 | Windshield wiper de-icer relay | |
| R3 | Auxiliary power socket relay | |
| R4 | Horn relay | |
| R5 | Front fog lamp relay | |
| R6 | Cooling fan motor relay | |
Auxiliary Relay Panel
Diagram:
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Relay Assignment:
- A/C compressor magnetic clutch relay;
- Engine control relay;
- Transmission Control Module (TCM) relay;
- Ignition switch relay;
- Electronic throttle control unit relay;
- Spare;
- Spare.
In the Passenger Compartment
Located on the driver’s side behind the lower instrument panel cover / glove box.
General view of the Mitsubishi Outlander I passenger compartment fuse box.
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| No. | Protected Circuit / Description | Rating (A) |
| 1 | Ignition system | 10 |
| 2 | Instrument cluster | 7.5 |
| 3 | Reverse lamps, automatic transmission control relay | 7.5 |
| 4 | Cruise control system | 7.5 |
| 5 | Air conditioning system | 7.5 |
| 6 | Power mirror control module | 7.5 |
| 7 | Windshield wipers and washers, lighting control module | 20 |
| 8 | Engine Control Module (ECM) & Transmission Control Module (TCM) [A/T models], Engine Control Module (ECM) [M/T models], fuel pump relay | 7.5 |
| 9 | Cigarette lighter fuse | 15 |
| 10 | Spare | - |
| 11 | Heated power mirrors | 7.5 |
| 12 | Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 7.5 |
| 13 | Audio system, radio | 10 |
| 14 | Rear window wiper / washer | 15 |
| 15 | Diagnostic Link Connector (OBD-II / DLC) | 15 |
| 16 | Rear fog lamp | 10 |
| 17 | Spare | - |
| 18 | Interior lamps | 10 |
| 19 | Blower motor | 30 |
| 20 | Rear window defroster | 30 |
| 21 | Power sunroof motor | 20 |
| 22 | Seat heaters | 10 |
| 23 | Intercooler water pump (Turbo models) | 10 |
| 24 | Spare | - |
| R1 | Fuel pump relay 1 | |
| R2 | Seat heater relay | |
| R3 | Fuel pump relay 2 | |
| R4 | Auxiliary power / accessory relay socket | |
| R5 | Rear fog lamp relay | |
| R6 | Power window relay | |
| R7 | Blower motor relay | |
| R8 | Rear window defroster relay | |