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Thank you for selecting a MITSUBISHI MOTORS prod-uct as your new vehicle.This owner’s manual will add to your understanding and full enjoy-ment of the many fine features of this vehicle.It contains information prepared to acquaint you with the proper wayto operate and maintain your vehicle for the utmost in driving pleasure.MITSUBISHI MOTORS AUSTRALIA LTD., reserves the right tomake changes in design and specifications and/or to make additions toor improvements in this product without obligation to install them onproducts previously manufactured.It is an absolute requirement for the driver to strictly observe all lawsand regulations concerning vehicles.This owner’s manual has been written in compliance with such lawsand regulations, but some of the contents may become contradictorywith later amendment of the laws and regulations.Please leave this owner’s manual in this vehicle at time of resale. Thenext owner will appreciate having access to the information containedin this owner’s manual.Foreword
Throughout this owner’s manual the words
WA R N I N G
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CAU-
TION
appear.
These serve as reminders to be especially careful. Failure to followinstructions could result in personal injury or damage to your vehi-cle.indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or death ifinstructions are not followed.means hazards or unsafe practices that could cause minor per-sonal injury or damage to your vehicle.Yo u w i l l s e e a n o t h e r i m p o r t a n t s y m b o l :NOTE: gives helpful information.
*: indicates optional equipment.It may differ according to the sales classification; refer to thesales catalogue.
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Plug-in Hybrid EV SystemGeneral information 2-3
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Motion energy is converted into electric energy using the motor as a power generator.Then a braking force generates and converted electric energy will be charged to the drive battery. zIf you lift your foot off the accelerator pedal during driving, a braking force that equivalent to engine braking of a combusti
on engine vehicle
will be generated. Also, if you shift the select position into “B” (BRAKE) from “D” (DRIVE), effectiveness of the regenerative
braking is get-
ting strong. Shift the selector lever into “B” (
BRAKE) position according to the driving condition.
zRegenerative brake force increases with the foot brake force when the brake pedal is depressed. zIf a problem occurs in the Plug-in hybrid EV system, or if the
ABS and/or the ASC have been activated, the regenerative braking
will be
restricted. The foot brake will still operate.
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zEven when the vehicle is driving in EVdrive mode, it may be automaticallychanged to series hybrid mode or parallelhybrid mode in the following cases:•The plug-in hybrid EV system is too hotor too cold.
•Quick acceleration is applied.•The air conditioner is operating.•The accelerator pedal is depressed hardon an uphill road or expressway.•In cold weather•The vehicle has not been refueled for along time.•The drive battery level is low.
In addition to the above, there are morecases where EV drive mode is automati-cally changed to series or parallel hybridmode. zEven while the vehicle is stopped, theengine may automatically be started in thefollowing cases:•The drive battery level is low.
The roles of the motors and engine in each drive mode
Motor
Engine
Driving conditions
EV Drive Mode
ON
OFF
Driving on streets and commuting
Series Hybrid Mode
ON
Generates electricity
Powerful acceleration uphill road
such as mountain road
Parallel Hybrid Mode
ON
Drivers front wheels and generates
electricity
High-speed driving
Regenerative braking Operation of gasoline engine
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