2014 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT Owners Manual

Cautions on the handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles7-22 Starting and driving
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Since the driving torque can be applied to the4 wheels, the driving performance of thevehicle when operating in 4-wheel drive isgreatly affected by the condition of the tyres.Pay close attention to the tyres.zInstall only the specified tyres on allwheels. Refer to “Tyres and wheels” onpage 12-8.zBe sure all 4 tyres and wheels are thesame size and type.When it is necessary to replace any of thetyres or wheels, replace all four.zAll tyres should be rotated before thewear difference between the front and reartyres is recognisable.
Good vehicle performance cannot beexpected if there is a difference in wearbetween tyres. Refer to “Tyre rotation” onpage 11-11.zCheck the tyre inflation pressure regu-larly.
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It can be keep the remaining quantity of thedrive battery if you drive in the EV drivingmode at a residential area or use electricpower at the destination.Moreover, the electric power consumption ofthe drive battery can also be held down by
Cautions on the handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles Ty r e s a n d w h e e l s
CAUTIONzAlways use tyres of the same size, type, andsame brand that have no wear differences.Using tyres of different size, type, brands ordegree of wear, will increase the differentialoil temperature and result in possible damageto the driving system. Further, the drive trainwill be subject to exce
ssive loading, possibly
leading to oil leakage, component seizure, orother serious failures.
To w i n g
CAUTIONzDo not tow 4-wheel driv
e vehicles with the
front or rear wheels on the ground (Type Aor Type B) as illustrated. This could result indamage to the drivetrain, or unstable towing.If you tow 4-wheel drive vehicles, use TypeC or Type D equipment.
Jacking up a 4-wheel drive vehicle
WA R N I N GzDo not turn on Plug-in Hybrid EV Systemor turn a jacked-up wheel when the vehi-cle is jacked up. The tyre in contact withthe ground may turn and the vehicle maycome off the jack, possibly leading to anaccident. Besides, do not touch the high-voltage area.
Battery save switch
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Battery charge switch
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pressing the battery save switch while high-speed driving.If the battery save switch is pressed while theREADY indicator is on, the engine will startto keep the remaining quantity of the drivebattery, the vehicle operates in the serieshybrid mode or the parallel hybrid mode.It can be canceled, if it pressed once again.If the battery save mode is activated, the fol-lowing image is displayed on the informationscreen in the multi-information display.
When the battery charge switch is turned onwhile running in the battery save mode, themode changes to the battery charge mode.If the battery save switch is pressed, the modeis returned to the battery save mode.
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It can be used when increasing the remainingquantity of the drive battery.Use the battery charge switch before drivingat long up hills, such as mountains with asteep slope.By charging the drive battery before driving,it becomes possible to continue hill-climbingperformance (driving force).
If the battery charge switch is pressed whilethe READY indicator is on, the engine willstart and it can charge the drive battery tonear the full charge during the vehicle is runand stopped.It can be canceled, if it press once again. If the battery charge mode is activated, thefollowing image is displayed on the informa-tion screen in the multi-information display.
NOTE
zThe engine may stop when the vehicle stopsor is running.
zEven if the battery save
switch is pressed, the
battery save mode may not be activateddepending on the remaining drive batterycapacity or the remaining fuel quantity.
When the Battery charge switch is ON Battery charge switch
NOTE
WA R N I N GzWhen you leave the vehicle, be sure tostopped the Plug-in Hybrid EV System.Refer to “Parking” P.7-5
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Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)7-24 Starting and driving
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When the battery save switch is turned onwhile driving in the battery charge mode, themode changes to the battery save mode.If the battery charge switch is pressed, themode is returned to the battery charge mode.
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The Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System(AVAS) is device that uses sound to alertpedestrians of the presence of the vehicle.The system operates when the vehicle speedis about 35 km/h or less and the engine is notrunning.The sound starts when the AVAS is operatedwith the following conditions.zWhen the vehicle speed is about 3 km/h orless with engine not running and the brakepedal is not depressed.
zSince the engine will start also in the vehi-cle stops if the batt
ery charge switch is
pressed, do not use it for the around of thegarage or the vehicle
in the situation such
as snow lay etc. while stopping and park-ing.Doing so, the exhaust gas enters into thevehicle and there is a possibility of becom-ing carbon monoxide poisoning.Be sure to use at the well-ventilated place.zDo not use the battery charge switch nearflammable which a drie
d grass or a paper
etc..There is a possibility of becoming a firebecause the exhaust pipe is high tempera-ture.CAUTIONzI left something so as to close the front of thevehicle, do not operate the battery chargerswitch.NOTE
zUse the battery charge switch before theuphill climb.zEven if the battery charge switch is pressed,the battery charge mode may not be activateddepending on the remaining drive batterycapacity or the remaining fuel quantity andthe control.WA R N I N G
zIt is recommended to use the battery charg-ing switch before at least 20 minutes, if youclimb to continue the speed of more than100km/h or the long slope (gradient of morethan 4 %) is expected. (According to a tow-ing weight, it may not be able to continue thespeed.)zWhen using the battery charge switch a longtime with vehicle
stopping under high tem-
perature, it may not be charged.zThe charging time close to full charge of thedrive battery becomes longer depending onthe condition of the drive battery, a drivingcondition or a environment.zThe engine may stop near full charge.zIf you press the battery charge switch, inorder to generate elec
tricity using gasoline,
the fuel consumption will suffer.We r e c o m m e n d y o u u s e c o n s i d e r e d e n v i r o n -ment.zWhen the engine is started while parking,there is a risk of penalties related to idlingstop ordinance.Yo u s h o u l d u s e t h e b a t t e r y c h a r g e s w i t c hwith confirming to the relevant municipality.Also, if the engine is started, in order to con-sume gasoline, be careful not to cause nofuel.NOTE
When the Battery save switch is ON Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
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Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
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zWhen the vehicle speed is about 3 km/h to35 km/h and engine is not running.
The sound does not start in the followingcases. zWhen the vehicle speed is about 3 km/h orless and the brake pedal is depressed.zWhen the vehicle speed is about 35 km/hor more.zWhen the select position is “P” (PARK)position.zWhen the AVAS OFF indicator in themeter is illuminating.zWhen the engine is running.
When the operation mode is set to “ON”, theAVA S O F F i n d i c a t o r c o m e s o n a n d g o e s o u tin a few seconds.
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If the operation mode is put in ON, the AVASis automatically turned on.The AVAS should be turned on while normaldriving.When driving on the freeway etc., it is possi-ble to turn off by pressing the AVAS OFFswitch.
If pressing the AVAS OFF switch, the audiblealarm not sound and indicator lamp illumi-nates.If pressing the AVAS OFF switch once again,the AVAS is activated and the indicator lampgoes off.
WA R N I N GzEven if the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Sys-tem (AVAS) sounds, pay special attentionto pedestrians.Pedestrians may not notice the oncomingvehicle, which may cause an accidentresulting in serious
personal
injury or
death.CAUTIONzAlways confirm the indicator lamp goes offbefore driving. If the indicator lamp blinks, the operationmode is put in OFF, and the operation modeis put in OFF once again. It is not abnormallyif the indicator lamp goes off. If the indicatorlamp blinks again, have the vehicle inspectedat a MITSUBISHI MOTORS AuthorisedService Point as
soon as possible.
AVA S O F F s w i t c h
WA R N I N GzNever turn the Acoustic Vehicle AlertingSystem (AVAS) off if there is a possibilitywhere the pedestrian exists.NOTE
zIf the operation mode is put in OFF, whilethe AVAS has been turned off, and the opera-tion mode is put in ON once again, the AVASis activated.
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Braking7-26 Starting and driving
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All the parts of the brake system are criticalto safety. We recommend you to have thevehicle checked at regular intervals accordingto the service booklet.The service brake is divided into two brakecircuits. And your vehicle is equipped withpower brakes. If one brake circuit fails, theother is available to stop the vehicle. If yourvehicle should lose the power assist for somereason, the brakes will still work. In these sit-uations, even if the brake pedal moves downto the very end of its possible stroke or resists
being depressed, keep depressing the brakepedal down harder and further than usual;stop driving as soon as possible and have thebrake system repaired.The brake warning lamp illuminates to indi-cate a fault in the braking system. A warningis also displayed on the multi information dis-play. Refer to “Brake warning lamp” and“Brake warning display” on page 6-37, 6-39.Check the brake system while driving at alow speed immediately after starting, espe-cially when the brakes are wet, to confirmthey work normally.
A film of water can be formed on the brakediscs and prevent normal braking after driv-ing in heavy rain or through large puddles, orafter the vehicle is washed. If this occurs, drythe brakes out by driving slowly while lightlydepressing the brake pedal.
zIf the AVAS OFF switch is continuouslypressed after the AVAS is turned off, theincorrect operation prevention functionworks and then the system returns to turningon.
Braking
CAUTIONzAv o i d d r i v i n g h a b i t s t h a t c a u s e h e a v y b r a k -ing and never “ride” the brakes by restingyour foot on the brake pedal while driving.It causes brake overheating and fade.
Brake system
NOTE
WA R N I N GzDo not turn off the Plug-in Hybrid EVSystem while your vehicle is in motion. Ifyou turn off the Plug-in Hybrid EV Sys-tem while driving, the power assistancefor the braking system will stop workingand your brakes will not work effectively.zIf the power assist is lost or if either brakehydraulic system stops working properly,have your vehicle checked immediately.
Warn i ng d is p l a y When brakes are wet
When driving downhill
WA R N I N GzDo not leave any obje
cts near the brake
pedal or let a floor mat slide under it;doing so could prevent the full pedalstroke that would be necessary in anemergency. Make sure that the pedal canbe operated freely at all times. Make surethe floor mat is securely held in place.CAUTIONzPut the selector lever to “B” position accord-ing to the grade of a slope or the speed in along downward slope, and use the regenera-tive brake together. If you depress the brake pedal and slowingdown is repeated frequently, the foot brakemay be overheated and effectiveness mayworsen.
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Hill start assist
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zAv o i d h a r d b r a k i n g s i t u a t i o n s .New brakes need to be broken-in by mod-erate use for the first 200 km.
zThe disc brakes are provided with a warn-ing device which emits a shrieking metal-lic sound while braking if the brake padshave reached their limit. If you hear thissound, have the brake pads replacedimmediately.
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The hill start assist makes it easy to start offon a steep uphill slope by preventing thevehicle from moving backwards. It keeps thebraking force for about 2 seconds when youmove your foot from the brake pedal to theaccelerator pedal.
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1. Stop the vehicle completely using thebrake pedal.2. Move the selector lever to the “D” posi-tion.3. Release the brake pedal and the hill startassist will maintain the braking forceapplied while stopping for approximately2 seconds.4. Depress the accelerator pedal and the hillstart assist gradually will decrease thebraking force as the vehicle starts moving.
zEffectiveness of the
regenerative brake
becomes weak with close to full charge ofthe drive battery and loses its effect at thefull charge.In this case, since the
foot brake is effective,
use the foot brake and slow down your vehi-cle speed beforehand.The energy usage indicator stops swaying inthe charge zone closer to full charge.Refer to “Energy usag
e indicator” on page
6-2.In such case, drive at low speed in advance.And if needed use th
e foot brake to slow
down vehicle speed before the vehicle speedincreases.The regenerative brake comes to be effectiveif the drive battery re
maining power is con-
sumed.
Brake pad
CAUTION
WA R N I N GzDriving with worn brake pads will make itharder to stop, and can cause an accident.
Hill start assist
CAUTIONzDo not overly rely on the hill start assist toprevent backwards movement of the vehicle.Under certain circumstances, even when hillstart assist is activated, the vehicle maymove backwards if the brake pedal is not suf-ficiently depressed, if the vehicle is heavilyloaded, or if the road is very steep or slip-pery.
zThe hill start assist is not designed to keepthe vehicle stopped in place on uphill slopesfor more than 2 seconds.zWhen facing uphill, do not rely on using thehill start assist to maintain a stopped positionas an alternative to depressing the brakepedal.Doing so could cause an accident.zDo not turn the operation mode in ACC orOFF while the hill start assist is operating.The hill start assist could stop operating,which could result in an accident.
To o p e r a t e
NOTE
zWhen reversing on an uphill slope, move theselector lever to the “R” position.CAUTION
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Brake assist system7-28 Starting and driving
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If an abnormal condition occurs in the sys-tem, the following Warning lamp/Warningdisplay will turn on.Wa r n i n g l a m p
Warning display
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The brake assist system
is a device assisting
drivers who cannot depress the brake pedalfirmly such as in emergency stop situationsand provides greater braking force.If the brake pedal is depressed suddenly, thebrakes will be applied with more force thanusual.
NOTE
zThe hill start assist is activated when all ofthe following conditions are met.•The Plug-in Hybrid EV System is operat-ing.(The hill start assist will not be activatedwhile the Plug-in Hybrid EV System isstarting or immediately after the Plug-inHybrid EV System is started.)• The select position is in any position otherthan “P” or “N”.•The vehicle is completely stationary, withthe brake pedal depressed.• The parking brake is released.zThe hill start assist will not operate if theaccelerator pedal is depressed before thebrake pedal is released.zThe hill start assist also operates whenreversing on an uphill slope.
Warn in g di s p lay
CAUTIONzIf the warning is displayed, the hill startassist will not operate. Start off carefully.zPark your vehicle in a safe place and stop thePlug-in Hybrid EV System.Restart the Plug-in Hybrid EV System andcheck whether the disp
lay/indicator goes out,
in which case the hill start assist is againworking normally.If they remain displayed or reappear fre-quently, it is not necessa
ry to stop the vehicle
immediately, but the vehicle should beinspected by a MITSUBISHI MOTORSAuthorised Service Poin
t as soon as possible.
Brake assist system
CAUTIONzThe brake assist system is not a devicedesigned to exercise braking force greaterthan its capacity. Make sure to always keep asufficient distance be
tween vehicles in front
of you without relying too much on the brakeassist system.NOTE
zOnce the brake assist system is operational,it maintains great braking force even if thebrake pedal is lightly released.To s t o p i t s o p e r a t i o n , c o m p l e t e l y r e m o v eyour foot from the brake pedal.zWhen the brake assist system is in use whiledriving, you may feel as if the depressedbrake pedal is soft, the pedal moves in smallmotions in conjunction
with the operation
noise, or the vehicle body and the steeringwheel vibrate. This occurs when the brakeassist system is ope
rating normally and does
not indicate faulty operation. Continue todepress the brake pedal.zYo u m a y h e a r a n o p e r a t i o n n o i s e w h e n t h ebrake pedal is depressed suddenly while sta-tionary. This does not indicate a malfunctionand the brake assist system is operating nor-mally.zWhen the anti-lock brake system warninglamp or only active stability control warninglamp illuminate, the brake assist system innot functioning.
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Emergency stop signal system*
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This is a device that reduces the possibility ofrear end collisions by the rapid and automaticblinking of the hazard warning lamps to alertvehicles approaching from behind duringsudden braking. When the emergency stopsignal system operates, the hazard warningindicator lamp in the instrument clusterblinks rapidly at the same time.
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Environmental conditions can have an effecton braking. During sudden braking whenthere is snow, ice, oil, water etc. on the roadsurface, a skid may occur. In this situation,steering control and braking effectiveness isreduced and the stopping distance isincreased. The vehicle may also go into anuncontrolled spin.The ABS helps prevent the wheels from lock-ing during braking, thus maintaining direc-
tional stability, ensuring controllability andproviding optimum braking force.zAlways maintain the same distance fromthe vehicle in front of you as you wouldfor a vehicle not equipped with ABS.Compared with vehicles not fitted withABS, your vehicle may require a longerstopping distance in the following cases:•Driving on gravel or snow-coveredroads.• Driving with snow traction device (tyrechains) installed.•Driving on roads where the road surfaceis pitted or has other differences in sur-face height.• Driving on bumpy roads or other poordriving surfaces.
zOperation of ABS is not restricted to situ-ations where brakes are applied suddenly.This system may also operate to preventwheel lock when you are driving overmanholes, steel road-work plates, or thevehicle is driven over steps or level differ-ences in the road, road markings, or othersurfaces which are difficult for the wheelsto grip.
Emergency stop signal sys-tem
*CAUTIONzIf the ABS warning or ASC warning is dis-played, the emergency stop signal systemmay not operate. Refer to “ABS warninglamp/display” on page 7-30.Refer to “ASC warn
ing display” on page
7-34.NOTE
z[Activating condition for the emergency stopsignal system]It activates when all
of the following condi-
tions are met.•The vehicle speed is approximately 55km/h or higher.
•The brake pedal has been depressed, andthe system judges that it was sudden brak-ing from the vehicle deceleration and theoperating condition of the anti-lock brakesystem (ABS).[Deactivating condition for the emergencystop signal system]It deactivates when one of the following con-ditions is met.•The brake pedal is released.• The hazard warning flasher switch ispressed.•The system judges that it was not suddenbraking from the vehicle deceleration andthe operating condition of the anti-lockbrake system (ABS).
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
NOTE
Operating hints
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