2014 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV brake

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For economical driving, there are some tech- nical requirements that have to be met. Theprerequisite for low fuel consumption is a
properly adjusted engine. In order to achieve longer life of the vehicle and the most eco- nomical operation, we recommend you tohave the vehicle checked at regular intervals in accordance with the service standards.
Fuel economy and generation of exhaust gas
and noise are highly influenced by personal
driving habits as well as the particular operat- ing conditions. The following points shouldbe observed in order to minimize wear of
brakes, tyres and engine as well as to reduce
environmental pollution.
Starting and acceleration
Avoid driving when the accelerator pedal ispushed way down, such as for unnecessarily sudden starts, acceleration and deceleration.
Smoothly depress the accelerator pedal.
Observe the speed limit and keep the speed
as constant as possible while driving.
Idling
Parking for a long period with the ready indi-
cator illuminated will shorten the cruising
range.
Speed
The higher the vehicle speed, the more drive
battery is consumed. Avoid driving at full speed. Even a slight release of the accelerator
pedal will save a significant amount of drive battery.
Tyre inflation pressure
Check the tyre inflation pressures at regular intervals. Low tyre inflation pressure increa-ses road resistance and fuel consumption. In addition, low tyre pressures adversely affect
tyre wear and driving stability.
Cargo loads
Do not drive with unnecessary articles in the
luggage compartment. Especially during city
driving where frequent starting and stopping is necessary, the increased weight of the ve-
hicle will greatly affect fuel consumption. Al- so avoid driving with unnecessary luggage or carriers, etc., on the roof; the increased air re- sistance will increase fuel consumption.
Air conditioning
Too much cooling/heating can affect the cruising range, so maintain an appropriatetemperature to extend the cruising range.
Driving, alcohol and drugs
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Driving after drinking alcohol is one of the
most frequent causes of accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously im- paired even with blood alcohol levels far be-
low the legal minimum. If you have been drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab or a friend, or
use public transportation. Drinking coffee or
taking a cold shower will not make you so- ber.
Similarly, prescription and nonprescription
drugs affect your alertness, perception and re- action time. Consult with your doctor or
pharmacist before driving while under the in- fluence of any of these medications.WARNINGl NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE.
Your perceptions are less accurate, your
reflexes are slower and your judgment is impaired.Safe driving techniques
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Driving safety and protection against injury
cannot be fully ensured. However, we recom- mend that you pay extra attention to the fol-
lowing:
Economical driving
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Seat belts
Before starting the vehicle, make sure that
you and your passengers have fastened your seat belts.
Floor mats
WARNINGl Keep floor mats clear of the pedals by
correctly laying floor mats that are suita-
ble for the vehicle.
To prevent the floor mats from slipping out of position, securely retain them usingthe hook etc.
Note that laying a floor mat over a pedal
or laying one floor mat on top of another can obstruct pedal operation and lead to a
serious accident.Carrying children in the vehi-
cle
l Never leave your vehicle unattended
with the key and children inside the ve-hicle. Children may play with the driv-
ing controls and this could lead to an ac- cident.
l Make sure that infants and small chil-
dren are properly restrained in accord-
ance with the laws and regulations, and
for maximum protection in case of an accident.
l Prevent children from playing in the lug-
gage compartment. It is quite dangerous
to allow them to play there while the ve- hicle is moving.
Loading luggage
When loading luggage, be careful not to load above the height of seats. This is dangerous
not only because rearward vision will be ob- structed, but also the luggage may be projec-ted into the passenger compartment underhard braking.
Parking brake
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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com-plete stop, fully apply the parking brake suf-
ficiently to hold the vehicle.
To apply
1- Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal, then pull the lever up without pushing
the button at the end of hand grip.
CAUTIONl When you intend to apply the parking brake,
firmly press the brake pedal to bring the ve-hicle to a complete stop before pulling theparking brake lever.
Pulling the parking brake lever with the ve-
hicle moving could make the rear wheels lock up, thereby making the vehicle unsta-
ble. It could also make the parking brake malfunction.NOTEl Apply sufficient force to the parking brake
lever to hold the vehicle stationary after the foot brake is released.
Parking brake
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NOTElIf the parking brake does not hold the vehi-
cle stationary after the foot brake is released,
have your vehicle checked immediately.
To release
1- Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal,
then pull the lever up slightly.
2- Push the button at the end of hand grip.
3- Lower the lever fully.
CAUTIONl Before driving, be sure that the parking
brake is fully released and brake warning lamp is off.
If you drive without the parking brake fully
released, the warning display will appear on the information screen in the multi informa-tion display and a buzzer sound when the ve-
hicle speed exceeds 8 km/h (5 mph).
If a vehicle is driven without releasing the
parking brake, the brake will be overheated, resulting in ineffective braking and possible
brake failure.Warning lampWarning display
l If the brake warning lamp does not extin-
guish when the parking brake is fully re-
leased, the brake system may be abnormal.
Have your vehicle checked immediately.
For details, refer to “Brake warning lamp” on page 6-42.
Parking
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To park the vehicle, fully engage the parking brake, and then press the electrical parking
switch to lock the wheels.
Parking on a hill
To prevent the vehicle from rolling, follow these procedures:
Parking on a downhill slope
Turn the front wheels towards the kerb and
move the vehicle forward until the kerb side wheel gently touches the kerb.
Apply the parking brake and press the electri-
cal parking switch.
If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.
Parking on an uphill slope
Turn the front wheels away from the kerb
and move the vehicle back until the kerb side wheel gently touches the kerb.
Apply the parking brake and press the electri-
cal parking switch.
If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.
Parking
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NOTElWhen operating the power switch, press the
switch all the way in. If the switch is not
fully pressed, the Plug-in Hybrid EV System
may not start or the operation mode may not change. If the power switch is pressed cor-
rectly, there is no need to hold the power switch down.
l When the battery in the keyless operation
key has worn out, or the keyless operationkey is out of the vehicle, a warning lamp
will blink for 5 seconds or a warning display will appear.
Operation mode of the power
switch and its function
OFF
The indication lamp on the power switch
turns off.
The operation mode cannot be put in OFF unless the electrical parking switch is press-
ed.
ACC
Electrical devices such as the audio and ac-
cessory socket can be operated. Can be used when the Ready indicator is off.
The indication lamp on the power switch illu- minates orange.
ON
All vehicle’s electrical devices can be operat-
ed.
The indication lamp on the power switch illu- minates blue. The indication lamp turns off
when the Plug-in Hybrid EV System is oper- ating.
NOTEl Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic
immobilizer.
To start the Plug-in Hybrid EV System, the ID code which the transponder inside the
key sends, must match the one registered in the immobilizer computer. Refer to “Elec-
tronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting sys-
tem)” on page 4-03.Changing the operation mode
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If you press the power switch without de-
pressing the brake pedal, you can change the
operation mode in the order of OFF, ACC,
ON, OFF.
CAUTIONl When the Plug-in Hybrid EV System is not
operating, put the operation mode in OFF.
Leaving the operation mode in ON or ACC for a long time when the Plug-in Hybrid EV
System is not operating may cause the auxil- iary battery to discharge, making it impossi-
ble to start the Plug-in Hybrid EV System.
Power switch
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Starting and stopping thePlug-in Hybrid EV System E00620601295Starting the Plug-in Hybrid EV
System
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CAUTIONl When the Plug-in Hybrid EV System warn-
ing lamp comes on while the READY indi- cator is on, avoid high-speed driving and
have your vehicle inspected by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point as soon as possible. (Refer to “Plug-in Hybrid EV System warning lamp” on page 6-44.)
l Never attempt to start the engine by pushing
or pulling the vehicle.
1. Check that the EV charging cable is not
connected to your vehicle.
2. Fasten the seat belt.
3. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
4. When you press the power switch while
depressing the brake pedal with your
right foot, the READY indicator in the meter blinks and the activation of Plug-
in Hybrid EV System starts.
NOTEl After the Plug-in Hybrid EV System has not
started for a while, the brake pedal effort
needed to start the Plug-in Hybrid EV Sys- tem may become greater. If this occurs, de- press the brake pedal more firmly than usual.
5. When the READY indicator changes
from blinking to staying on, the startup of Plug-in Hybrid EV System is activa-ted and the vehicle is now ready to drive.
CAUTIONl Do not press the power switch while holding
the select lever at the operated position.NOTEl Continue to depress the brake pedal until the
READY indicator in the meter stays on.
l You can drive your vehicle even if the en-
gine is stopped.
l The Plug-in Hybrid EV System can be star-
ted in any operation mode.
l If the READY indicator does not come on,
check the select position indicator. If the in-
dicator does not indicate “P”, press the elec- trical parking switch to display “P” position.
l If the READY indicator does not come on,
turn the power switch to OFF once and, aftera while, press the power switch to start Plu-
gin Hybrid EV System.Stopping the Plug-in Hybrid
EV System
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1. Stop your vehicle completely.
2. Apply the parking brake firmly while
depressing the brake pedal.
3. After pressing the electrical parking
switch, press the power switch to stop Plug-in Hybrid EV System. (Refer to
“Electrical Parking switch” on page 7-14.)
WARNINGl Never stop Plug-in Hybrid EV System
during running except in emergency. The effectiveness of the brake becomes very
poor and the steering wheel becomes very
heavy, which can easily lead to an acci- dent.NOTEl Do not operate the power switch during run-
ning except in emergency. If you have tostop Plug-in Hybrid EV System in emergen-cy during running, continue to press the power switch for three seconds or longer or
press the power switch three times or more
quickly. Plug-in Hybrid EV System stops, the operation mode turns to ACC, and the
selector lever position shifts to the “P” posi- tion at very slow speed.
Starting and stopping the Plug-in Hybrid EV System
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NOTElIf you press the power switch when the se-
lector lever position is other than “P” posi-tion while your vehicle is stopped, the selec-
tor lever position automatically shifts to “P”
position, Plug-in Hybrid EV System stops, and the power mode turns to “OFF”.
l If the parking lock mechanism is faulty, a
warning is displayed on the information
screen in the multi-information display. When this warning is displayed, Plug-in Hy-
brid EV System cannot be stopped unless you apply the parking brake and then press the power switch. Park on a flat place with
the parking brake securely applied. Have your vehicle inspected by a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.If the keyless operation key is
not operating properly
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Insert the keyless operation key into the key
slot. Starting the Plug-in Hybrid EV System and changing the operation mode should be now possible.
Remove the keyless operation key from the
key slot after starting the Plug-in Hybrid EV
System or changing the operation mode.NOTEl Do not insert into the key slot anything other
than the keyless operation key. This couldcause damage or a malfunction.
l Remove the object or additional key from
the the keyless operation key before insert-ing the key into the key slot. The vehicle
may not be able to receive the registered ID
code from the registered key. Therefore, the Plug-in Hybrid EV System may not start and
the operation mode may not change.
l The keyless operation key is fixed in the key
slot when inserted in the illustrated direc- tion. Simply pull out the key to remove it
from the key slot.Keyless operation key remind-
er
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If the operation mode is in OFF and the driv- er’s door is opened with the keyless operationkey in the key slot, the outer buzzer sounds
for approximately 3 seconds and the inner buzzer sounds for approximately 1 minute or
a warning display will appear to remind you
to remove the key.
Selector Lever (Joystick
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Selector Lever (Joystick Type)
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Selector lever operation
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Operate the selector lever slowly and secure-ly in the following method.
● (home position) to “D” or “R”: Simply shift the lever.
● (home position) to “N”: Shift and hold at
“N” position for a while.
● (home position) to “B”: You can shift the
selector lever to “B” only when the select po- sition is in “D” position.
When shifted from ● (home position) to “B”,
the regenerative brake force will increase by one step.
When shifted to “B” once again, the regener-
ative brake force will become the maximum.
When you shift the selector lever to “D”, the select position returns to “D”.
NOTEl If you operate the select lever to (B) twice
too quickly, the regenerative brake force
may not become the maximum.
The selector lever always returns to its home
position when it is released.
WARNINGl Do not replace the selector lever knob by
anything other than a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS genuine part. In addition, do
not hang an object on the selector lever as
it may cause an accident.
l When you shift the selector lever to “D”
or “R” position, always depress the brake
pedal with your right foot for your safety. Never shift the lever while depressing the accelerator pedal. Doing so will start your
vehicle abruptly, which may lead to a seri- ous accident. It may also be a cause of failure of the vehicle.NOTEl You cannot operate the regenerative brake
while the adaptive cruise control system(ACC) is operating.
l Every time when operating the selector lev-
er, be sure to check the position displayed on the indicator.NOTEl If you perform the following operation, the
buzzer may sound and the select positionmay automatically shift to “N” position.
• Presses the electrical parking switch dur-
ing running
• Shifts the selector lever to “R” while driv-
ing forward
• Shifts the selector lever to “D” while driv-
ing backward
• Shifts the selector lever to “B” in “R” po-
sition
l If you perform the following operation, the
buzzer sounds and the select lever operation is cancelled.
• When in “P” position, shifts the selector
lever without depressing the brake pedal
• When in “P” or “N” position, shifts the
selector lever to (B)
• Operates the selector lever with the EV
charging cable connected
l If you shift and hold the selector lever for
about 15 seconds or longer, the buzzer sounds.
The buzzer stops sounding when you release
the selector lever.
l If the driver’s door is opened while the vehi-
cle is stopped or is running at very low
speed with the select position in other than “P” position and the READY indicator in
the meter is illuminating, the buzzer sounds. The buzzer stops sounding if you close the
door or shift the selector lever to “P”.
Selector Lever (Joystick Type)
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Select Position indicatorE00636300027
This indicator displays the selector lever po- sition in the meter.
When the “B” position is selected, the selec- ted regenerative brake force position is also
displayed at “B” position.Selector lever positions
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“P” PARK
The wheels are locked. When you park your vehicle, be sure to apply the parking brakeand press the electrical parking switch.
“R” REVERSE
This position is to back up.
“N” NEUTRAL
No power is transmitted to the wheels. The wheels are not locked.
WARNINGl Never move the selector lever to the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position while driving, youwill lose Regenerative braking.
l Always keep your right foot on the brake
pedal when shifting into or out of “N”, to minimize the risk of loss of control.
“D” DRIVE
This position is for normal driving.
“B” REGENERATIVE
BRAKE
This position is for the regenerative braking.
You can adjust the regenerative braking force up to two levels.
Refer to “Selector lever operation” on page
7-13.
WARNINGl Sudden Regenerative braking may cause
the tyres to skid.
Select this position according to the road
conditions and vehicle speed.CAUTIONl When the capacity of the drive battery is
close to full or when the drive battery tem- perature is low, the regenerative brake will
become less effective.
• In such case, depress the brake pedal
strongly.Electrical Parking switch
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When you park your vehicle, be sure to applythe parking brake and press the electrical
parking switch to lock the wheels. The indi- cator on the switch illuminates in green and
the select position indicator displays “P” on the information screen in the meter.
Select Position indicator
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