The hazard warning flashers can always beoperated, regardless of the operation mode.
Push the switch to turn on the hazard warning flashers, all turn-signal lamps flash continu-
ously. To turn them off, push the switch
again.NOTEl If the switch is used for a long period while
the ready indicator is not illuminated, theauxiliary battery could go flat and the Plugin
Hybrid EV System could be impossible to start.
l While the hazard warning lamps are blinking
due to having manually pushed the switch,
the emergency stop signal system does not
operate.
Refer to “Emergency stop signal system” on page 6-21.ECO mode switch
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ECO mode is an eco-driving support system
which automatically controls the Plug-in Hy- brid EV System and air conditioning system to improve fuel efficiency.
Refer to “Automatic climate control air con-
ditioner” on page 8-04.
The ECO mode starts working by pressing the ECO mode switch when the operationmode of the power switch is in ON. Push the
switch again and the ECO mode will cancel. While the ECO mode is working, an ECO mode indicator will be turned on.NOTEl Even if the ECO mode is operating, you can
select normal operation of the air condition-
er.
For further information, we recommend you to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.
On vehicles equipped with MITSUBISHI
Multi-communication System (MMCS), it is
possible to change the setting by means of
screen operations.
Refer to the separate owner’s manual for de- tails.
ECO mode switch
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NOTElThe interval for intermittent operation can be
adjusted.
For further information, we recommend you to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized 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.Headlamp washer switch
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The headlamp washer can be operated with
the operation mode in ON or ACC and the lamp switch at the “
” position.
Push the button once and the washer fluid will be sprayed on to the headlamps.
NOTEl If the operation mode is in ON or ACC and
the headlamps are on, the headlamp washer operates together with the windscreen wash-
er the first time the windscreen washer lever is pulled.Precautions to observe when
using wipers and washers
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l If the moving wipers become blocked
partway through a sweep by ice or other deposits on the glass, the wipers maytemporarily stop operating to prevent the
motor from overheating. In this case,
park the vehicle in a safe place, put the operation mode in OFF, and then re-
move the ice or other deposits.
The wipers will start operating again af- ter the wiper motor cools down, so
check that the wipers operate before us- ing them.
l Do not use the wipers when the glass is
dry.
They may scratch the glass surface and the blades wear out prematurely.
l Before using the wipers in cold weather,
check that the wiper blades are not fro-
zen onto the glass. The motor may burn out if the wipers are used with the blades
frozen onto the glass.
l Avoid using the washer continuously for
more than 20 seconds. Do not operate the washer when the fluid reservoir isempty.
Otherwise, the motor may burn out.
l Periodically check the level of washer
fluid in the reservoir and refill if re- quired.
During cold weather, add a recommen- ded washer solution that will not freeze
in the washer reservoir. Failure to do so
could result in loss of washer function and frost damage to the system compo- nents.Wiper de-icer switch*
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The rear window demister switch can be op-erated when the Plug-in Hybrid EV System is
operating.
When the front wipers have frozen to the
windscreen at the parked positions, turning
on this switch will heat the windscreen to
make the wipers operable. Press the rear win- dow demister switch and the deicer will oper-
ate.
Wiper de-icer switch*
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NOTElThe wiper de-icer is activated/deactivated,
depending on the operation of the rear win-
dow demister. Refer to “Rear window de- mister switch” on page 6-61.Rear window demister
switch E00507902297
The rear window demister switch can be op-erated when the operation mode of the power
switch is in ON.
Push the switch to turn on the rear window
demister. It will be turned off automatically
in about 15 to 20 minutes depending on the outside temperature. To turn off the demister
while it is operating, push the switch again. The indication lamp (A) will illuminate while the demister is on.
NOTEl Do not use this switch when the ready indi-
cation lamp is not illuminated. The auxiliary battery could go flat, making it impossible to
start the Plug-in Hybrid EV System.
l Since the demister requires a significant
amount of power, stop the demister as soonas the window is demisted. Using it for along time may reduce the auxiliary battery
voltage, making it impossible to start the
Plug-in Hybrid EV System.
l When the rear window demister switch is
pressed, the outside rear-view mirrors are
defogged or defrosted. Refer to “Heated mir-
ror” on page 7-08.
l On vehicles equipped with the wiper de-icer,
when the rear window demister switch is pushed, the window glass becomes warm
and the wipers become operable. Refer to “Wiper de-icer switch” on page 6-60.NOTEl It is possible to change the setting to make
the rear window demister operate automati-
cally when ambient temperature becomes
low while the ready indication lamp is illu- minated, even if you do not push the rear
window demister switch.
It operates automatically only once after put-
ting the operation mode in ON.
If you choose this setting, the heated mirrors (if so equipped) and wiper de-icer (if so
equipped) will also operate automatically at the same time.
For further information, we recommend you
to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized 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.
l The demister switch is not to melt snow but
to clear mist. Remove snow before use of
the demister switch.
l When cleaning the inside of the rear win-
dow, use a soft cloth and wipe gently along the heater wires, being careful not to damage
the wires.
l Do not allow objects to touch the inside of
the rear window glass, damaged or broken wires may result.
Rear window demister switch
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Economical driving............................................................................. 7-02
Driving, alcohol and drugs.................................................................. 7-02
Safe driving techniques....................................................................... 7-02
Parking brake...................................................................................... 7-03 Parking................................................................................................ 7-04
Steering wheel height and reach adjustment....................................... 7-05
Inside rear-view mirror....................................................................... 7-05
Outside rear-view mirrors................................................................... 7-07
Power switch....................................................................................... 7-09 Starting and stopping the Plug-in Hybrid EV System........................ 7-11
Selector Lever (Joystick Type)........................................................... 7-13
Select Position indicator......................................................................7-14
Electrical Parking switch.................................................................... 7-15
Regenerative braking level selector (paddle)*.................................... 7-16
S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control).................................................... 7-17
4-wheel drive operation...................................................................... 7-19
Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation............. 7-20
Cautions on handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles................................. 7-21
Battery save switch............................................................................. 7-21
Battery charge switch.......................................................................... 7-22
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)....................................... 7-23
Braking................................................................................................ 7-25
Hill start assist..................................................................................... 7-26
Brake assist system............................................................................. 7-27
Emergency stop signal system............................................................ 7-28
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)............................................................ 7-28
Electric power steering system (EPS)................................................. 7-31 Active stability control (ASC)............................................................ 7-32Cruise control*.................................................................................... 7-34Speed Limiter*.................................................................................... 7-38
Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC)*...........................................7-43 Forward Collision Mitigation System (FCM)*...................................7-55Ultrasonic misacceleration Mitigation System*................................. 7-63Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*...................................................... 7-69
Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS).......................................... 7-72 Reversing sensor system*................................................................... 7-77
Sensor system*....................................................................................7-81
Rear-view camera*............................................................................. 7-84 Multi Around Monitor*...................................................................... 7-88
Cargo loads......................................................................................... 7-96 Trailer towing......................................................................................7-97Starting and driving
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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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Seat belts
Before starting the vehicle, make sure that
you and your passengers have fastened your seat belts.
Floor mats
WARNINGl Keep floor mats clear of the pedals by
correctly laying floor mats that are suita-
ble for the vehicle.
To prevent the floor mats from slipping out of position, securely retain them usingthe hook etc.
Note that laying a floor mat over a pedal
or laying one floor mat on top of another can obstruct pedal operation and lead to a
serious accident.Carrying children in the vehi-
cle
l Never leave your vehicle unattended
with the key and children inside the ve-hicle. Children may play with the driv-
ing controls and this could lead to an ac- cident.
l Make sure that infants and small chil-
dren are properly restrained in accord-
ance with the laws and regulations, and
for maximum protection in case of an accident.
l Prevent children from playing in the lug-
gage compartment. It is quite dangerous
to allow them to play there while the ve- hicle is moving.
Loading luggage
When loading luggage, be careful not to load above the height of seats. This is dangerous
not only because rearward vision will be ob- structed, but also the luggage may be projec-ted into the passenger compartment underhard braking.
Parking brake
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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com-plete stop, fully apply the parking brake suf-
ficiently to hold the vehicle.
To apply
1- Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal, then pull the lever up without pushing
the button at the end of hand grip.
CAUTIONl When you intend to apply the parking brake,
firmly press the brake pedal to bring the ve-hicle to a complete stop before pulling theparking brake lever.
Pulling the parking brake lever with the ve-
hicle moving could make the rear wheels lock up, thereby making the vehicle unsta-
ble. It could also make the parking brake malfunction.NOTEl Apply sufficient force to the parking brake
lever to hold the vehicle stationary after the foot brake is released.
Parking brake
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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 E00600701652
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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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.
Starting and stopping the
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System
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CAUTIONl When the Plug-in Hybrid EV System warn-
ing lamp comes on while the READY indi- cator is on, avoid high-speed driving and
have your vehicle inspected by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point as soon as possible. (Refer to “Plug-in Hybrid EV System warning lamp” on page 6-46.)
l Never attempt to start the engine by pushing
or pulling the vehicle.
1. Check that the EV charging cable is not
connected to your vehicle.
2. Fasten the seat belt.
3. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
4. Press and hold the brake pedal down
firmly with your right foot.
5. When you press the power switch while
depressing the brake pedal, the READY indicator in the meter blinks and the acti-
vation of Plug-in Hybrid EV System
starts.
6. When the READY indicator changes
from blinking to staying on, the startup of Plug-in Hybrid EV System is activa-ted and the vehicle is now ready to drive.CAUTIONl Do not press the power switch while holding
the select lever at the operated position.NOTEl Continue to depress the brake pedal until the
READY indicator in the meter stays on.
l After the Plug-in Hybrid EV System has not
started for a while, the brake pedal effort needed to start the Plug-in Hybrid EV Sys-tem may become greater.
If this occurs, depress the brake pedal more
than usual.
l You can drive your vehicle even if the en-
gine is stopped.
l The Plug-in Hybrid EV System can be star-
ted in any operation mode.
l If the READY indicator does not come on,
check the select position indicator. If the in-
dicator does not indicate “P”, press the elec-
trical parking switch to display “P” position.
l If the READY indicator does not come on,
turn the power switch to OFF once and, after a while, press the power switch to start Plu- gin Hybrid EV System.
Starting and stopping the Plug-in Hybrid EV System
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