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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EV cruising range
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l Even if the charge level is the same, the
EV cruising range may vary depending
on driving conditions. Since driving at high speed or climbing on a hill requireshigher consumption of the drive batterythan usual, the EV cruising range is
shortened.
l Since the air conditioning (cooling or
heating) consumes power of the drive battery, its operation results in a shorterEV cruising range. Maintain an appro-
priate temperature.
l Put the selector lever to “B” (BRAKE)
position according to the road condition. To charge the drive battery with appro-priate use of the regenerative brake, it can be increased the EV cruising range.
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Sys-
tem (AVAS)
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The Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
(AVAS) is a device that uses sound to alert pedestrians of the presence of the vehicle.The system operates when the vehicle speed
is about 35 km/h (22 mph) or less and the en-
gine is not running.
Refer to “Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
(AVAS)” on page 7-23.
WARNINGl Even if the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Sys-
tem (AVAS) sounds, pay special attention
to pedestrians.
Pedestrians may not notice the oncoming vehicle, which may cause an accident re-
sulting in serious personal injury or death.Operating sound under charg-
ing or remote climate control
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Even if the operation mode of the power
switch is OFF, you may hear the operating
sound such as cooling fan for cooling the
drive battery during charging, the air condi- tioning compressor and for remote climate control (if so equipped).
But this is not a malfunction.
Refer to “Remote Climate Control” on page
3-23.
In case of a collision
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A crash or impact significant enough to re-
quire an emergency response for convention- al vehicles would also require the same re-sponse for Outlander PHEV.
Also follow the instructions described below to avoid severe burns and electrical shock
that may result in serious injury or death.
WARNINGl If your vehicle is drivable, pull your vehi-
cle off the road to a safe, nearby location and remain on the scene.
Also, if possible, do the following opera- tions and stay out of the way of any on-
coming traffic while awaiting the arrival of emergency responders.
• Apply chocks to the wheels.
• Put the select position in “P” (PARK)
position.
• Apply the parking brake.
• Open the windows, doors and tailgate.
• Put the operation mode in OFF.
• Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
• Move the key away from the vehicle to
prevent unintended start-up of the sys- tem by inadvertent contact with a switch or impact from the crash.
l Never touch high-voltage wiring, connec-
tors, and other high-voltage parts, such as the inverter unit and drive battery. Anelectric shock may occur if exposed elec-
tric wires are visible when viewed from inside or outside of your vehicle. For their locations, see “High-voltage components”
on page 3-12.
l If the vehicle receives a strong impact to
the floor while driving, stop the vehicle in
a safe place and check the floor.
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WARNINGlIf the POWER or CHARGING indicator does not illuminates or the FAULT indicator blinks or illuminates during normal charging, please contact
a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
l Do not charge when the EV charging cable is coiled up.
The cable may be heated and resulting in fire.
l Do not alter or disassemble the EV charging cable. Doing so could cause fire, an electric shock or injury.
l Be sure to install the cap to the normal charge connector and store the EV charging cable in a place where the cable is not exposed to water or dust.
Entry of foreign matter such as water or dust in the metal terminal of the normal charge connector or charging cable plug may cause a fire or malfunction. Contact with metal such as wire or tool may cause fire, an electric shock or malfunction.
l Never force the connection if the EV charging cable or connector shows damage or is not easily connected due to foreign material entering the
connector or the outlet. And never use an outlet that is worn, damaged, or will not hold the plug firmly. Doing so could cause fire, an electric shock,
or short circuit.
l Pay attention to the following for handling the EV charging cable.
Damage to the cable could cause fire, an electric shock, or short circuit.
• Do not drop the cable or do not give strong impact to it.
• Do not pull with undue force.
• Do not twist.
• Do not drag.
• Do not put an object on top.
• Do not put the cable close to a heating unit including heater.CAUTIONl Do not connect the normal charge cable to an outlet that has a lower rating than the current value described on the control box.NOTElAll indicators are illuminated momentarily for confirming operation when the charging cable plug is inserted into an outlet. After that the POWER indicator
and the CHARGING indicator is continuously illuminated.
l The CHARGING indicator will start to blink when the charging is completed. The POWER indicator is continuously illuminated while the charging cable
plug is inserted into an outlet.
EV charging cable
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Power type*
1- To adjust forward or backwardOperate the switch as indicated by thearrows and adjust the seat to the desired
position.
2- To recline the seatback Operate the switch as indicated by thearrows and adjust the seatback angle to
the desired position.
3- To adjust seat height Operate the switch as indicated by thearrows and adjust the seat height to the
desired position.
If the entire switch is operated, then the entire seat moves.
Heated seats*
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The heated seats can be operated with the op-
eration mode of the power switch is in ON.
Operate the switch as indicated by arrows.
The indication lamp (A) will illuminate while
the heater is on.1 (HI)-Heater high (for quick heating).2-Heater off.3 (LO)-Heater low (to keep the seat
warm).CAUTIONl Operate in the high position for quick heat-
ing. Once the seat is warm, set the heater to low to keep it warm. Slight variations in seat
temperature may be felt while using the heated seats. This is caused by the operation
of the heater’s internal thermostat and does not indicate a malfunction.
l If the following types of persons use the
heated seats, they might become too hot or receive minor burns (red skin, heat blisters,
etc.):CAUTION• Children, elderly or ill people
• People with sensitive skin
• Excessively tired people
• People under the influence of alcohol or
sleep inducing medication (cold medicine, etc.)
l Do not place heavy objects on the seat or
stick pins, needles, or other pointed objects into it.
l Do not use a blanket, cushion, or other mate-
rial with high heat insulation properties on
the seat while using the heater; this might
cause the heater element to overheat
l Do not use benzine, kerosene, petrol, alcohol
or other organic solvents when cleaning the seats. Doing so could damage not only the
seat cover, but also the heater element.
l If water or any other liquid is spilled on the
seat, allow it to dry thoroughly before at-tempting to use the heater. Turn the heater
off immediately if it appears to be malfunc- tioning during use.
Front seats
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NOTElIt may take several seconds to stabilise the
display after refilling the tank.
l If fuel is added with the operation mode of
the power switch is in ON, the fuel gauge may incorrectly indicate the fuel level.
l The arrow (A) indicates that the fuel tank
filler is located on the left side of the body.Fuel remaining warning display
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When the fuel is reduced to about 7 litres, the
information screen switches to the interruptdisplay of the fuel remaining warning dis-
play, and the “
” mark (B) on the fuel re-
maining display flashes slowly (about once
per second). After a few seconds, the infor- mation screen returns from the fuel remain-
ing warning display to the previous screen.
When the fuel is reduced further to about 5 li-
tres, the information screen switches to the
fuel remaining warning display and the “
”
mark (B) on the fuel remaining display flash-
es quickly (about twice per second).
CAUTIONl 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 condi- tions will occur.
• The driving performance falls (since only
the electrical power stored in the drive
battery can be used for the driving).
• The heating performance cannot be avail-
able (except vehicles with electric heater).
• The effectiveness of the heater is insuffi-
cient (vehicles with electric heater).CAUTION• The catalytic converter may be damaged
due to excessive high temperature.NOTEl On inclines or curves, the display may be in-
correct due to the movement of fuel in the
tank.
l Battery save or battery charge may not be
activated even if the battery save switch or
the battery charge switch is pressed, depend-
ing on the remaining quantity of the drive
battery or the control condition of the sys- tem.Outside temperature display
screen
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This shows the temperature outside the vehicle.
NOTEl The display setting can be changed to the
preferred units (°C or °F).
Refer to “Changing the function settings” on page 6-16.
Multi information display
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ScreenCauseSolution (Reference)lThere is a fault in the electronic immobil-
izer (Anti-theft starting system).l Put the operation mode in OFF, and then
start the Plug-in Hybrid EV System again.If the warning is not cancelled, please
contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.l An attempt was made to open the driver’s
door with the operation mode in any mode
other than OFF.l Put the operation mode in OFF.
Refer to “Operation mode ON reminder system” on page 7-10.l An attempt was made to lock all the doors
and the tailgate with the operation mode is
put in a mode other than OFF.l Put the operation mode in OFF.
Refer to “Operation mode OFF reminder system” on page 7-10.l There is a fault in the electrical system.l Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place.
We recommend you to consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.l The engine is overheated.lStop the vehicle in a safe place and take
corrective measures.
Refer to “Engine overheating” on page 9-04.l You put the operation mode in ON with-
out fastening your seat belt.l Fasten your seat belt properly. Refer to
“Seat belt reminder” on page 5-11.
Indication lamp, warning lamp, and information screen display list
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Economical drivingE00600102220
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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WARNINGlEven if the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Sys-
tem (AVAS) sounds, pay special attention
to pedestrians.
Pedestrians may not notice the oncoming vehicle, which may cause an accident re-
sulting in serious personal injury or death.CAUTIONl Always confirm the indication lamp goes off
before driving.
If the indication lamp blinks, the operation
mode is put in OFF, and the operation mode is put in OFF once again. It is normal if the
indication lamp goes off. If the indication
lamp blinks again, have the vehicle inspec-
ted at a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point as soon as possible.AVAS OFF switch
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If the operation mode is put in ON, the
AVAS is automatically turned on.
The AVAS should be turned on while normal
driving.
When driving on the freeway etc., it is possi- ble to turn off the AVAS by pressing the
AVAS OFF switch.
If pressing the AVAS OFF switch, the audi- ble alarm does not sound and the indicationlamp illuminates.
If pressing the AVAS OFF switch once
again, the AVAS is activated and the indica- tion lamp goes off.WARNINGl Never turn the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting
System (AVAS) off if there is a possibility
that pedestrians pass by.NOTEl If the operation mode is put in OFF, while
the AVAS has been turned off, and the oper-
ation mode is put in ON once again, the
AVAS is activated.
l If the AVAS OFF switch is continuously
pressed after the AVAS is turned off, the in-
correct operation prevention function works
and the system turns on again.Braking
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All the parts of the brake system are critical
to safety. We recommend you to have the ve- hicle checked at regular intervals according
to the service booklet.CAUTIONl Avoid driving habits that cause heavy brak-
ing and never “ride” the brakes by resting
your foot on the brake pedal while driving.
It causes brake overheating and fade.
Brake system
The service brake is divided into two brake
circuits. And your vehicle is equipped with
power brakes. If one brake circuit fails, the other is available to stop the vehicle. If you
should lose the power assist for some reason, the brakes will still work. In these situations,
even if the brake pedal moves down to the very end of its possible stroke or resists being
depressed, keep depressing the brake pedal
down harder and further than usual; stop
driving as soon as possible and have the brake system repaired.
Braking
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