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6. If the battery temperature becomes too high, charging may stop.
7. Open the cap on the normal charge connector. Hold the handle of the connector and, without pressing the button, insert the connector until it clicks.
8. The charging indicator on the instrument cluster should illuminate. It goes out when charging is completed.
Normal charge connector
Cap
Button
MITSUBISHI Remote Control* enables timed charging and air conditioning on your OUTLANDER PLUG-IN HYBRID. For details, go to mmnz.co.nz/plug-in-hybrid
Charging indicator
* MITSUBISHI Remote Control enables you to remotely control your OUTLANDER PLUG-IN HYBRID using dedicated applications over a connection between your vehicle and a wireless LAN device. Available on VRX models only.
If the charge cable is connected to the charge port, it is not possible to start the vehicle. Operation of the radio, heater, and air conditioning is possible when connected to the charge port.
Once the battery is completely charged, the on board charging system will stop charging the vehicle. There is
no need to unplug the vehicle until use of the vehicle is required.
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07 Power switch
Using the keyless operation key, you can start or stop the Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle system or switch between the power modes if the key is located within its operation range shown on the left.
• To start the Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle system, engage the parking brake, depress the brake pedal, and then press the power switch. The READY indicator on the instrument cluster should stop blinking and stay constantly illuminated, indicating that the startup has been completed.
• To stop the Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle system, stop the vehicle, press the electrical parking switch, set the selector position to and then press the power switch.
• If the Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle system needs to be stopped immediately in an emergency while driving, press and hold the power switch for more than 3 seconds or press it at least three times in quick succession. (This should not be carried out except in an emergency.)
Operation range of the key
Around the steering wheel 2
• To switch between the power modes (OFF/ACC/ON), press the power switch without depressing the brake pedal. The selected power mode can be identified by the colour of the indicator lamp on the switch. The indicator lamp on the
switch is not illuminated while the Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle system is off.
• If you cannot start the Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle system or switch between the power modes, the keyless operation key may be in a place where the signal is poor or the key’s battery may have run out.
OFF : Lamp ex tinguishedACC: Lamp illuminated in orangeON : Lamp illuminated in blue
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08 Refuelling
Fuel lid (for refuelling)
The fuel lid is located towards the rear end of the vehicle on the left side. Pull up the lever to open the lid.
• Use unleaded petrol (Do not use diesel fuel).
• Discharge static electricity from your body before slowly opening the fuel cap.
• Insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler opening.
• Do not attempt to refuel more after the fuel nozzle has stopped refuelling.
• Observe precautions posted at the fuel station.
If the fuel remains unused in your vehicle for a long time due to infrequent use of the vehicle, the quality may degrade and then damage the engine and fuel system parts. To avoid this, do the following.
— Once every 3 months, start and run the engine by pressing the battery charge switch. Refer to “Battery Charge Switch” on Page 12.
— Refuel your vehicle with at least 20 litres every 3 months.
09 Auto light control
With the auto light control set in AUTO, the headlights, side lights and other exterior lights come on and go off automatically according to the outside brightness while driving and during a standstill. The lights go out when the power switch is set to OFF.
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Pressing the switch again deactivates the demister. Alternatively, after about 15 to 20 minutes, the demister automatically turns off. Use the demister only when the READY
indicator is illuminated to prevent the auxiliary battery from going dead.
04 ECO Mode switch
The ECO mode supports fuel-efficient eco driving by automatically controlling the plug-in hybrid Electric Vehicle system and the air conditioner.
When the READY indicator is illuminated, pressing the ECO mode switch activates the ECO mode.
Pressing the switch again deactivates the ECO mode. While the ECO mode is active, the relevant indicator lamp on the instrument cluster stays illuminated.
02 Hazard warning flasher switch
Use the hazard warning flasher when you have to park your vehicle on the road
such as when a failure has occurred.
When the switch is pressed, all of the turn-signal lamps and the corresponding indicator lamps on the instrument cluster start blinking. When the switch is pressed again, the lamps and indicators stop blinking.
03 Rear window demister switch
When the power switch is set to ON,
pressing this switch activates the rear window demister and the indicator lamp on the switch illuminates.
Indicator lamp
Air conditioner ON/OFF
Press the air conditioning switch.
Air conditioning indicator
Press the AUTO switch.
AUTO mode
AUTO mode indicator
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If a warning lamp stays illuminated or keeps blinking, check the details in the owner’s manual and contact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorised Service Centre.
Turn-Signal Indicator/Hazard Warning Indicator Lamps
These lamps blink when:— the turn-signal lever is operated— the hazard warning indicator switch is pressed— the hazard warning indicator starts blinking automatically after hard braking
High-Beam Indicator Lamp
This lamp illuminates when the headlamps are switched to high-beam.
Charging Indicator
This indicator lamp illuminates when the traction battery is being charged using a normal or quick charging cable.
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System OFF Indicator Lamp
This indicator lamp illuminates when the acoustic vehicle alerting system is deactivated.
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle System Warning Lamp
This lamp illuminates when there is a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle system fault.
RBS (Regenerative Brake System) Warning Lamp
This lamp illuminates when there is an RBS failure.
READY Indicator
The indicator keeps blinking while the plug-in hybrid Electric Vehicle system is activated. The indicator stops blinking and stays illuminated when the start-up process is completed and the system is ready for driving.
Auxiliary Battery Charge Warning Lamp
The lamp illuminates when there is a charging system fault.
Indicator and warning lamps on the instrument cluster