2014 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV battery

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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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Parking with the engine run-ning
Never leave the engine running while you
take a short sleep/rest. Also, never leave the engine running in a closed or poorly ventila-
ted place.
WARNINGl Leaving the engine running risks injury
or death from accidentally moving the se-
lector lever or the accumulation of toxic
exhaust fumes on the passenger compart- ment.
Where you park
WARNINGl Do not park your vehicle in areas where
combustible materials such as dry grass
or leaves can come in contact with a hot exhaust, since a fire could occur.
When leaving the vehicle
Always carry the key and lock all doors and
the tailgate when leaving the vehicle unatten-
ded.
Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit
area.
CAUTIONl When you leave the vehicle, be sure that you
have stopped the Plug-in Hybrid EV System.
The engine may start suddenly by a remain-
ing amount decline of the drive battery.Steering wheel height and
reach adjustment E00600700567
1.Release the lever while holding the
steering wheel up.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
position.
3. Securely lock the steering wheel by pull-
ing the lever fully upward.
A- Locked B- Release
WARNINGl Do not attempt to adjust the steering
wheel while you are driving the vehicle.Inside rear-view mirror
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Adjust the rear-view mirror only after mak-
ing any seat adjustments so you have a clear
view to the rear of the vehicle.
WARNINGl Do not attempt to adjust the rear-view
mirror while driving. This can be danger-
ous.
Always adjust the mirror before driving.
Adjust the rear-view mirror to maximize the
view through the rear window.
Steering wheel height and reach adjustment
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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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CAUTIONlWhen the auxiliary battery is disconnected,
the current operation mode is memorized. After reconnecting the auxiliary battery, thememorized mode is selected automatically.
Before disconnecting the auxiliary battery
for repair or replacement, make sure to put the operation mode in OFF.
Be careful if you are not sure which opera-
tion mode the vehicle is in when the auxili-
ary battery is run down.
l The operation mode cannot be changed from
OFF to ACC or ON if the keyless operation key is not detected to be in the vehicle. Refer
to “Keyless operation system: operating
range for starting the Plug-in Hybrid EV System and changing the operation mode”on page 4-08.ACC power auto-cutout func-
tion
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After about 30 minutes has elapsed with the operation mode in ACC, the function auto-
matically cuts out the power for the audio system and other electric devices that can be
operated with that position.
When the power switch operates again, the
power is supplied again.
NOTEl It is possible to modify functions as follows:
• The time until the power cuts out can be
changed to approximately 60 minutes.
• The ACC power auto-cutout function can
be deactivated.
For details, we recommend you to consult
a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.
On vehicles equipped with MITSUBISHI
Multi-Communication System (MMCS), screen operations can be used to make theadjustment.
Refer to the separate owner’s manual for
details.Operation mode OFF reminder
system
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When the operation mode is in any mode oth- er than OFF; if you close all the doors and the tailgate, and then try to lock the doors and
tailgate by pressing the driver’s or front pas- senger’s door lock/unlock switch, or the tail-
gate LOCK switch, a warning lamp will blink or warning display will appear, and the outer
buzzer will sound preventing you from lock-
ing the doors and tailgate.Operation mode ON reminder
system
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If the driver’s door is opened while the Plug- in Hybrid EV System is stopped and the op-
eration mode in any mode other than OFF, the operation mode ON reminder inner buz-
zer sounds intermittently to remind you to put
the operation mode in OFF.
Power switch
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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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CAUTIONlIf you operate the electrical parking switch
and the select lever repeatedly within a short
time, the shifting from the “P” position or to the “P” position is restrained for a certainperiod for the system protection. In such a
case, wait for a while and then perform the operation.
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, park on a flat place with the parking brake securely
applied. Have your vehicle inspected by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.CAUTIONl If you press the electrical parking switch be-
fore your vehicle stops completely, the vehi- cle makes a sudden stop, which may cause
injury to passengers. This also can be a cause of failure of the vehicle.
l Do not place an object around the electrical
parking switch. The electrical parking switch
may be pressed by the object when you place it there or when you somehow touch it.This will cause unintentional shifting to “P”
or “N” position, which may lead to an acci- dent.
l Be careful not to spill beverages, etc. around
the electrical parking switch. The electrical
parking switch may be stuck to the pressed
position when it is pressed.NOTEl When the selector lever is shifted from the
“P” position or to the “P” position, operatingnoise and vibration of the parking lock are felt, but this is normal.
Electrical Parking switch re-
minder buzzer
If the driver’s door is opened with the select
position other than “P” when the vehicle is at a stop, the buzzer sounds to warn to press the
electrical parking switch.
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Regenerative braking level selector (paddle)
can quickly change the regenerative brake force while keeping your hand on the steering
wheel when you release your foot from the
accelerator pedal while driving.
By pulling the regenerative braking level se- lector, the brake force (amount of electricalenergy to charge the drive battery) can be ad-
justed according to the driving condition such as before a curve or a downhill.
Regenerative braking level selector (paddle)*
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lCheck the tyre inflation pressure regular-
ly.CAUTIONl Always use tyres of the same size, same
type, and same brand, and which have no
wear differences. Using tyres of different size, type, brands or degree of wear, will in-
crease the differential oil temperature, result-
ing in possible damage to the driving sys- tem. Further, the drive train will be subjec-
ted to excessive loading possibly leading to oil leakage, component seizure, or other seri-ous faults.
Towing
CAUTIONl Do not tow 4-wheel drive vehicles with the
front or rear wheels on the ground (Type Aor Type B) as illustrated. This could result in
damage to the drivetrain, or unstable towing. If you tow 4-wheel drive vehicles, use Type
C or Type D equipment.
Jacking up a 4-wheel drive ve-
hicle
WARNINGl Do not turn on the Plug-in Hybrid EV
System or turn a jacked-up wheel whenthe vehicle is jacked up. The tyre in con-
tact with the ground may turn and the ve- hicle may come off the jack, possibly lead-
ing to an accident. Besides, do not touch
the high-voltage area.Battery save switch
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The remaining quantity of the drive battery
can be kept if you drive in the EV driving mode at a residential area or use electric
power at the destination.
Moreover, the electric power consumption of
the drive battery can also be held down by
pressing the battery save switch while high- speed driving.
If the battery save switch is pressed while the
READY indicator is on, the engine will start
to keep the remaining quantity of the drive battery, the vehicle operates in the series hy-
brid mode or the parallel hybrid mode.
It can be cancelled, if it is pressed once again.
If the battery save mode is activated, the fol-
lowing image is displayed on the information screen in the multi-information display.
Battery save switch
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NOTElThe engine may stop when the vehicle stops
or is running.
l Even if the battery save switch is pressed,
the battery save mode may not be activated
depending on the remaining drive battery ca- pacity or the remaining fuel quantity.
When the Battery charge
switch is ON
When the battery charge switch is turned on
while running in the battery save mode, the mode changes to the battery charge mode.
If the battery save switch is pressed, the mode is returned to the battery save mode.
Battery charge switch
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It can be used when increasing the remainingquantity of the drive battery.
Use the battery charge switch before driving
at long up hills, such as mountains with a steep slope.
By charging the drive battery before driving,
it becomes possible to continue hill-climbing
performance (driving force).
If the battery charge switch is pressed while
the READY indicator is on, the engine will start and it can charge the drive battery to
near the full charge during the vehicle is run and stopped.
It can be cancelled, if it is pressed once again.
If the battery charge mode is activated, the
following image is displayed on the informa-
tion screen in the multi-information display.
WARNINGl When you leave the vehicle, be sure that
you have stopped the Plug-in Hybrid EV
System. Refer to “Parking” on page 7-04
l Since the engine will also start if the vehi-
cle stops with the battery charge switch pressed, do not use it around the garage
or the vehicle in situations when there's snow etc. while stopping and parking.
Doing so, the exhaust gas enters into the vehicle and there is a possibility of being
poisoned by carbon monoxide.
Be sure to use at the well-ventilated place.
l Do not use the battery charge switch near
flammable objects such as dried grass or
a paper etc.
This might cause a fire because the ex- haust pipe has a high temperature.CAUTIONl If something is left too close to the front of
the vehicle, do not operate the battery charg- er switch.NOTEl Use the battery charge switch before the up-
hill climb.
l Even if the battery charge switch is pressed,
the battery charge mode may not be activa- ted depending on the remaining drive battery
capacity or the remaining fuel quantity and the control.
Battery charge switch
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