2014 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV Motor

ForewordE09200105969
Thank you for selecting an OUTLANDER PHEV as your new vehicle.
This owner’s manual will add to your understanding and full enjoyment of
the many fine features of this vehicle.
It contains information prepared to acquaint you with the proper way to oper-
ate and maintain your vehicle for the utmost in driving pleasure.

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Europe B.V. reserves the right to make changes in
design and specifications and/or to make additions to or improvements in
this product without obligation to install them on products previously manu- factured.
It is an absolute requirement for the driver to strictly observe all laws and
regulations concerning vehicles.

This owner’s manual has been written in compliance with such laws and reg- ulations, but some of the contents may become contradictory with later amendment of the laws and regulations.

Please leave this owner’s manual in this vehicle at time of resale. The next
owner will appreciate having access to the information contained in this
owner’s manual.

Repairs to your vehicle:
Vehicles in the warranty period:
All warranty repairs must be carried out by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.

Vehicles outside the warranty period:
Where the vehicle is repaired is at the discretion of the owner.
Throughout this owner’s manual the words WARNING and CAUTION
appear.
These serve as reminders to be especially careful. Failure to follow instruc-
tions could result in personal injury or damage to your vehicle.WARNING
indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or death if in- structions are not followed.
CAUTION
means hazards or unsafe practices that could cause minor personal in-
jury or damage to your vehicle.
You will see another important symbol:
NOTE:gives helpful information.*:indicates optional equipment.
It may differ according to the sales classification; refer to the sales catalogue.
Abbreviations used in this owner’s manual:
LHD: Left-Hand Drive
RHD: Right-Hand Drive
Information for station service
E09300103852Fuel
Fuel tank capacity45 litresFuel requirementsUnleaded petrol octane number (EN228)95 RON or higherEngine oilRefer to the “Maintenance” section for the selection of engine oil.Tyre inflation pressureRefer to the “Maintenance” section for the tyre inflation pressure.
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Plug-in Hybrid EV SystemE00203500025Main features
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It is operated as an electric vehicle in the EVdrive mode using the electrical power stored
in the drive battery, *1
according to the re-
maining amount of the drive battery. It is also
automatic control *2
for driving in series hy-
brid mode or parallel hybrid mode using en-
gine power from EV drive mode according to the driving condition or if the charging level
of the drive battery is decreased.
l With the high performance motor, noise
and vibration during driving are greatlylimited and powerful acceleration can al-
so be obtained.
l With the regenerative brake, the drive
battery is automatically charged when
the accelerator is released.
*1 If there is a remaining amount in the drive
battery, it is actively driven in the EV
drive mode. The cruising range varies de-
pending on the remaining charge in the drive battery, vehicle speed, and air condi- tioner operating conditions.
*2 You can adjust the timing to switch to the
EV drive mode by using the battery save
switch. Refer to “Battery save switch” on
page 7-21.l The vehicle can be charged from EV
charge power outlets (rated AC 220-240 V).
l Quick charging using CHAdeMO quick
charger (if so equipped) is available.
CHAdeMO is a quick charging standard
for electric vehicles that is promoted by
Japan for adoption as an international
standard.
EV drive mode
l The vehicle is driven by the motors us-
ing only electrical power stored in the drive battery. However, EV drive mode is cancelled depending on the drive bat-
tery level, vehicle speed, and air condi-
tioner operating conditions. Pay atten- tion to the following points: • Check the EV cruising range in the in-
formation screen. Refer to “EV cruis-
ing range display/Total cruising range display” on page 6-14.
• Drive your vehicle at moderate speeds
avoiding quick acceleration/decelera- tion. Repeated quick acceleration/deceleration causes the drive battery
level to decrease quickly, which ex- tremely reduces the EV cruising
range.
Series hybrid mode
l The vehicle is driven by the motors us-
ing only the electricity generated by the
engine. This mode is used when the drive battery level is low, at quick accel-
eration, or when power is required like climbing uphill.
Parallel hybrid mode
l The vehicle is driven by the power of the
engine, assisted by motors. This mode is used during high-speed driving with bet-ter engine efficiency.
The roles of the motors and en-
gine in each drive mode
MotorEngine
Driving
condi- tions
EV Drive ModeONOFF
Driving
on streets and com- muting
Series
Hybrid Mode
ONGenerates
electricity
Powerful accelera- tion up-
hill such
as moun- tain road
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MotorEngine
Drivingcondi- tions
ParallelHybrid Mode
ON
Drivers front
wheels
and gen- erates
electricity
High- speed
driving
Regenerative braking
Motion energy is converted into electric ener-
gy using the motor as a power generator.
Then a braking force generates and converted electric energy will be charged to the drive
battery.
l If you lift your foot off the accelerator
pedal during driving, a braking force that
is equivalent to engine braking of a com- bustion engine vehicle will be generated.
Also, if you shift the select position into “B” (BRAKE) from “D” (DRIVE), ef-
fectiveness of the regenerative braking is getting stronger. Shift the selector lever into “B” (BRAKE) position according to
the driving condition.
l Regenerative brake force increases with
the foot brake force when the brake ped-
al is depressed.
l If a problem occurs in the Plug-in hybrid
EV system, or if the ABS and/or the ASC have been activated, the regenera-
tive braking will be restricted. The foot brake will still operate.Operation of gasoline engine
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l Even when the vehicle is driving in EV
drive mode, it may be automatically
changed to series hybrid mode or paral-
lel hybrid mode in the following cases: • The plug-in hybrid EV system is too
hot or too cold.
• Quick acceleration is applied.
• The air conditioner is operating.
• The accelerator pedal is depressed
hard on an uphill road or expressway.
• In cold weather
• The vehicle has not been refueled for
a long time.
• The drive battery level is low.
In addition to the above, there are more
cases where EV drive mode is automati-
cally changed to series or parallel hybrid mode.
l Even while the vehicle is stopped, the
engine may automatically be started in the following cases: • The drive battery level is low.
• The plug-in hybrid EV system is too
hot or too cold.
• The air conditioner is used.
• The vehicle has not been used for a
long time.
• The engine has not been operated for a long time.Refueling (gasoline)
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l If the warning display appears, refuel as
soon as possible.
If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the engine will not start even in a situation need to be generated electricity, the following
conditions will occur. • The driving performance falls (since
only the electrical power stored in the drive battery can be used for the driv-
ing).
• The heating performance cannot be
available (except vehicles with elec-
tric heater).
• The effectiveness of the heater is in-
sufficient (vehicles with electric heat-er).
• The catalytic converter may be dam-
aged due to excessive high tempera- ture.
Refer to “Filling the fuel tank” on page 2-12.
Refer to “Fuel remaining display screen” on page 6-10.
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CAUTIONlDepending on the operating conditions of
your vehicle, the fuel in the fuel tank may
not be used for a long time and stay in the tank, resulting in deterioration of the fuel
quality. As this may affect the engine and fuel system parts, observe the following in-
structions:
• Run the engine by pressing the battery
charge switch at least once in 3 months.
Refer to “Battery charge switch” on page 7-22.
• Refuel 20 litres or more of fuel every 6
months (to make the total refueling amount in 6 months be 20 litres or more).
l If refueling of the above amount is not possi-
ble due to a high fuel level because the vehi-
cle has not been used for a long time or for
some other reason, consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.Drive battery
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WARNINGl A sealed lithium ion high voltage battery
is adopted for Outlander PHEV. If the
drive battery is disposed of improperly, there is a risk of severe burns and electri-
cal shock that may result in serious injury
or death and there is also a risk of envi- ronmental damage.WARNINGl Never attempt to use the drive battery for
any other purpose.
l It is the battery to operate the motor and
the air conditioning.
In addition to the drive battery, Outland-
er PHEV has the auxiliary battery to op-
erate lamps, wipers, etc.
l Compact, light-weight lithium ion bat-
tery with high energy density is used forthe drive battery.
l The drive battery has the following char-
acteristics.
Please read this carefully paying atten- tion to the following:
Characteristics
l The same as ordinary lithium-ion batter-
ies, the battery capacity of the drive bat-
tery gradually reduces with time, result- ing in reduced cruising range. Depend-
ing on the usage conditions, such as fre- quent quick acceleration/deceleration, repeated frequent use of the quick charg-
er, extremely hot weather, storing the vehicle in high ambient temperatures, etc., the rate of battery capacity drop willincrease.
l The performance may be changed due to
the outside temperature.
At low temperature, in particular, the EV cruising range is short and the charging
time is long, compared to operation at normal temperature.
l The battery is gradually discharged with-
out use and the battery charge is low- ered.
l It is not necessary to consume the bat-
tery completely before charging.
Precautions for operation
l If your vehicle is not used for a long
time, check the drive battery level dis- play every 3 months.
If the drive battery level display shows
0, charge the battery until some indica-
tion appears. Alternately, put the opera- tion mode of the power switch in “ON”to start the engine automatically, wait for
the engine to stop automatically, then
put the operation mode of the power
switch in “OFF”.
l MITSUBISHI
MOTORS collects drive
batteries. If you scrap your vehicle,
please consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
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WARNINGlNever start the plug-in hybrid EV system
if you have found liquid leaking (exceptwater of the air conditioner) while check- ing the outside of the vehicle. The fuel sys-
tem might have been damaged and might be causing fire or explosion.
In such case, immediately contact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.
l Leaks or damage to the drive battery may
result in a fire. If you discover them, con-
tact emergency services immediately.
Since the fluid leak may be lithium man- ganite from the Lithium-ion battery, nev- er touch any fluid leaking from the inside
or outside of the vehicle. If the fluid con- tacts your skin or eyes, wash it off imme-
diately with a large amount of water and receive immediate medical attention to
help avoid serious injury.
l If you are unable to safely assess the vehi-
cle due to vehicle damage, do not touch the vehicle. Leave the vehicle and contact
emergency services. Advise emergency responders that this is a Plug-in Hybrid
vehicle.WARNINGl If a fire occurs in this vehicle, leave the
vehicle as soon as possible and contact
emergency services. Do not attempt to ex- tinguish a fire by yourself. If the fire in-
volves a lithium-ion battery, it will re- quire large, sustained volumes of water for extinguishment. Using a small amount
of water or the incorrect fire extinguisher
can result in serious injury or death from electrical shock.
l When you leave the vehicle, if possible,
open the windows, doors and tailgate to
prevent accumulation of poisonous/ combustible gasses. This will also assist in
the rescue and fire fighting process.
l As with any vehicle fire, the byproducts of
combustion can be toxic. Do not inhale
smoke, vapors, or gas from the vehicle. Move to a safe distance upwind and uphill
from the vehicle fire and out of the way of any oncoming traffic while awaiting the
arrival of emergency responders.
l If you detect leaking fluids, sparks,
smoke, flames, gurgling, popping or hiss-
ing noises originating from the high volt- age battery compartment, contact emer-
gency services immediately. This may re- sult in a fire.
l Physical damage to the vehicle or high
voltage battery may result in immediate or delayed release of toxic and/or flamma- ble gases and fire.WARNINGl If your vehicle needs to be towed, trans-
port the vehicle on a flatbed truck or tow
the vehicle with all wheels off the ground.
If any of the wheels are on the ground when towing, this may cause damage to
the electric motors. This may also cause a
fire, if wiring in the electric motor unit room becomes damaged. Refer to “Tow-
ing” on page 9-18.
l Do not attempt to repair a damaged Plu-
gin Hybrid vehicle by yourself. Please contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point for service.
l In the event of an accident that requires
body repair and painting, the vehicle should be delivered to a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point to
have the drive battery and high voltage parts such as the inverter, including the
attached wiring harness, removed prior to painting. If exposed to heat in the paint
booth, the drive battery will experience battery capacity loss.
A damaged drive battery can also pose
safety risks to untrained mechanics and repair personnel.NOTEl The emergency shut-off system will be acti-
vated and the high-voltage system will auto- matically turn off under the following condi-
tions:
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NOTE•Certain front, side or rear collisions.
• Certain Plug-in Hybrid EV system mal-
functions.
l When the emergency shut-off system is acti-
vated, the ready indicator is turned off. Refer
to “Indication and warning lamps” on page 6-23.
l If the emergency shut-off system activates,
contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.Inspection and maintenance
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When performing inspection and mainte-
nance, be careful in the following points.
WARNINGl Before performing inspection or mainte-
nance, be sure to disconnect the charge connector from the vehicle and confirmthat put the operation mode of the power
switch in “OFF”.WARNINGl Never touch, disassemble, remove or re-
place highvoltage parts, exposed electrical
components, cables or connectors. Failure
to follow this instruction can result in se- vere burns or electric shock causing seri-ous injury or death. High-voltage cables are colored orange. The vehicle high volt-
age system has no user serviceable parts. Take your vehicle to a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point for
any necessary maintenance.
l Never touch the service plug under the
rear seat. Improper handling of this could
cause an electric shock which result in a
serious injury or death. The service plug
is used to shut off the high voltage from the drive battery when repairing the vehi-
cle at a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.
High-Voltage components
1- On board charger/DC-DC converter
2- Rear motor
3- Service plug
4- Electric heater*
5- Drive Battery
6- Front motor
7- Generator
8- Air conditioner compressor
9- Power drive unit (PDU)
10- Rear electric motor control unit (MUC) 11- Normal charge port/Quick charge portWARNINGl The Plug-in Hybrid EV System uses high
voltage up to DC 300 volt. The system can
be hot during and after starting and when the vehicle is shut off. Be careful of both the high voltage and the high tempera-
ture. Follow the warning labels that are
attached to the vehicle.
l Always assume the high voltage battery
and associated components are energized and fully charged.
l Never perform servicing when READY
indicator is illuminating or when the charging indicator is illuminating orflashing because the high-voltage system
is operating.
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Cautions and actions to deal with intense heatE00203001072
l When the ambient temperature is approximately 45 °C or higher, the phenomena described below may occur. Please take the described
action.
l Even if the ambient temperature is approximately
45 °C or lower, when performing quick charging, driving at high-speed and uphill repeat-
edly, the phenomena described below may occur. Please take the described actions.Approx. ambient temperaturePhenomenaCorrective action
Approx. 45 °C or higherStartup and drivinglThe motor output is restricted and the vehicle perform-
ance may be decreased. Then, the limited driving mode
warning display* may be displayed.l Stop the vehicle at a safe
place if needed with the plu- gin hybrid EV system started.Charging and batteryl Charging time becomes longer, charging may not be pos-
sible or it may stop on the way.l Park in a well-ventilated,
shady place.NOTEl *: Refer to “Limited driving mode warning display” on page 6-44. Display of the limited driving mode warning display does not indicate a malfunction.

Cautions and actions to deal with intense cold
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l When the ambient temperature is approximately -15 °C or lower, the phenomena described below may occur. Please take the described
corrective action.
Cautions and actions to deal with intense heat
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Approx. ambi-
ent temperaturePhenomenaCorrective action
Approx. -15 °C or lower
Startup and driving
lThe motor output is restricted and the vehicle performance
may be decreased. Then, the limited driving mode warning
display* 1
may be displayed.l Keep driving if you can drive at
a similar speed as the surround-
ing vehicles.
If you cannot drive at a similar
speed as surrounding vehicles,
stop the vehicle in a safe place and charge the drive battery.l Regenerative braking performance may be decreased.l When braking, depress the
brake pedal harder.Charging and batteryl Charging time becomes longer.
l Complete charging may not be possible.l When you have finished driv-
ing, charge the drive battery be-
fore its temperature falls.
Approx. -30 °C or lowerStartup and driving
lThe Plug-in Hybrid EV system may not start.
Then, blinking of the ready indicator* 2
may continue and
“BATTERY TOO COLD” may be displayed on the multi
information display.* 3l
In the daytime, wait for the
temperature to rise, restart the
plug-in hybrid EV system.
l On vehicles equipped with both
MITSUBISHI Remote control
and electric heater, if low tem-
perature is predicted, even if the drive battery is fully charged, connect EV charging cable be-
forehand.
The drive battery is automati-
cally warmed up* 4
.l The motor output may be restricted and the regenerative
braking performance may be decreased or lost when
“BATTERY TOO COLD” is displayed.* 3l
Immediately stop the vehicle in
a safe place.
Also, when braking, depress the brake pedal harder.
Cautions and actions to deal with intense cold
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