WARNINGlIf 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 the any wheels are on the ground when towing, this may cause damage to the elec-
tric motors. This may also cause a fire, if
wiring in the electric motor unit room be- comes damaged. Refer to “Towing” 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 experiencebattery 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: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 page6-22.
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.
Inspection and maintenance
2-07OGGE16E1General information2
lThe vehicle speed exceeds 8 km/h
(5 mph) with the parking brake applied.CAUTIONl In the situations listed below, brake perform-
ance may be compromised or the vehicle may become unstable if brakes are applied
suddenly; consequently, avoid driving at
high speeds or applying the brakes suddenly. Furthermore, the vehicle should be brought
to a stop in a safe location and to have it
checked.
• The brake warning lamp does not illumi-
nate when the parking brake is applied ordoes not turn off when the parking brake is released.
• The ABS warning lamp and brake warn-
ing lamp illuminate at the same time
For details, refer to “ABS warning lamp”
on page 7-29.
• The brake warning lamp remains illumi-
nated during driving.
l The vehicle should be brought to a halt in
the following manner when brake perform- ance has deteriorated.
• Depress the brake pedal harder than usual.
Even if the brake pedal moves down to
the very end of its possible stroke, keep it
pressed down hard.
• Should the brakes fail, use regenerative
braking to reduce your speed and careful- ly pull the parking brake lever.
Depress the brake pedal to operate the
stop lamp to alert the vehicles behind you.Check engine warning lamp
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This lamp is a part of an on-
board diagnostic system
which monitors the emis-
sions, engine control system. If a problem is detected in one of these systems, this
lamp illuminates or flashes.
Although your vehicle will usually be driva-
ble and not need towing, we recommend you
to have the system checked as soon as possi- ble.
This lamp will also illuminate when the oper-
ation mode of the power switch is put in ON,
and goes off after the Plug-in Hybrid EV
System has started. If it does not go off after the Plug-in Hybrid EV System has started,
we recommend you to have the vehicle checked.
CAUTIONl Prolonged driving with this lamp on may
cause further damage to the emission control
system. It could also affect fuel economy and drivability.
l If the lamp does not illuminate when the op-
eration mode is put in ON, we recommend
you to have the system checked.CAUTIONl If the lamp illuminates while the Plug-in Hy-
brid EV System is operating, avoid driving
at high speeds and have the system inspected by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point as soon as possible.NOTEl The engine electronic control module ac-
commodating the onboard diagnostic system has various fault data (especially about the
exhaust emission) stored.
This data will be erased if a auxiliary battery
cable is disconnected which will make a rap- id diagnosis difficult. Do not disconnect a
auxiliary battery cable when the check engine
warning lamp is ON.
Auxiliary battery charge warn-
ing lamp
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This warning lamp will illu- minate when there is a fault with the charging system of
the auxiliary battery.
Warning lamps
6-45OGGE16E1Instruments and controls6
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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CAUTIONlUse tyres of the same specified size, same
type, same brand and with no wear differ- ence. If tyres of a different size, type, brandor degree of wear are used, a warning of EVsystem abnormality may be displayed.S-AWC operation display
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The S-AWC operation status can be dis-
played on the information screen in the multi-
information display.
To display the status, press the multi-infor-
mation display switch to change the informa- tion screen.
Refer to “Information screen (when the oper- ation mode is ON)” on page 6-08.
Display example
The S-AWC operation status is displayed.
Yaw control function display
The amount of the yaw moment is displayed
as a bar graph.
A,D-Clockwise yaw moment about the vehicle’s center of gravityB,C-Anticlockwise yaw moment about
the vehicle’s center of gravity
Torque distribution function display
The torque distribution between the front and rear wheels is displayed in section E of the
meter as a bar graph.
WARNINGl Always concentrate on your driving first.
Keep your eyes and mind on the road.
Distractions while driving can lead to an accident.When the ECO mode switch is
ON
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While the drive mode is in the “4WD
LOCK” position, if the ECO mode switch is switched ON, the drive mode will be changed to “ECO LOCK” mode.
If the ECO mode switch is switched OFF, the
drive mode will be returned to “4WD LOCK” mode.
Refer to “ECO mode switch” on page 6-53.
4-wheel drive operation
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Your vehicle has been designed primarily foruse on paved roads.
But its unique 4-wheel drive system allows
you to occasionally travel on unpaved roads, to campgrounds, picnic sites, and similar lo-
cations.
Not only does this ensure better handling on
dry, paved roads but also permits better trac-
tion when driving on slippery, wet or snow- covered roads and when moving out of mud.
But it is not suitable for heavy off road use or
towing in rough conditions.
4-wheel drive operation
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lInspect the headlamps. If the headlamp
bulb is flooded with water, we recom- mend you to have it drained.Cautions on handling of 4-
wheel drive vehicles E00606801844
Tyres and wheels
Since the driving torque can be applied to the
4 wheels, the driving performance of the ve- hicle when operating in 4-wheel drive is
greatly affected by the condition of the tyres.
Pay close attention to the tyres.
l Install only the specified tyres on all
wheels. Refer to “Tyres and wheels” on page 12-08.
l Be sure all 4 tyres and wheels are the
same size and type.
When it is necessary to replace any of
the tyres or wheels, replace all 4 tyres.
l All tyres should be rotated before the
wear difference between the front and
rear tyres is recognizable.
Good vehicle performance cannot be expec- ted if there is a difference in wear between tyres. Refer to “Tyre rotation” on page 11-11.
l Check the tyre inflation pressure regular-
ly.CAUTIONl Always use tyres of the same size, same
type, and same brand, and which have no wear differences. Using tyres of differentsize, type, brands or degree of wear, will in-
crease the differential oil temperature, result-
ing in possible damage to the driving sys-
tem. Further, the drive train will be subjec- ted to excessive loading possibly leading tooil leakage, component seizure, or other seri-
ous faults.
Towing
CAUTIONl Do not tow 4-wheel drive vehicles with the
front or rear wheels on the ground (Type Aor Type B) as illustrated. This could result in
damage to the drivetrain, or unstable towing. If you tow 4-wheel drive vehicles, use Type
C or Type D equipment.
Jacking up a 4-wheel drive ve-
hicle
WARNINGl Do not turn on the Plug-in Hybrid EV
System or turn a jacked-up wheel whenthe vehicle is jacked up. The tyre in con-
tact with the ground may turn and the ve- hicle may come off the jack, possibly lead-
ing to an accident. Besides, do not touch
the high-voltage area.Battery save switch
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The remaining quantity of the drive battery
can be kept if you drive in the EV driving mode at a residential area or use electric
power at the destination.
Moreover, the electric power consumption of
the drive battery can also be held down by
pressing the battery save switch while high- speed driving.
Cautions on handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles
7-21OGGE16E1Starting and driving7
WARNINGlWhen you leave the vehicle, be sure that
you have stopped the Plug-in Hybrid EV
System. Refer to “Parking” on page 7-04.
l Since the engine will also start if the vehi-
cle stops with the battery charge switch pressed, do not use it around the garage
or the vehicle in situations when there’s snow etc. while stopping and parking.
Doing so, the exhaust gas enters into the vehicle and there is a possibility of being
poisoned by carbon monoxide.
Be sure to use at the well-ventilated place.
l Do not use the battery charge switch near
flammable objects such as dried grass or
a paper etc.
This might cause a fire because the ex- haust pipe has a high temperature.CAUTIONl If something is left too close to the front of
the vehicle, do not operate the battery charg- er switch.NOTEl Use the battery charge switch before the up-
hill climb.
l Even if the battery charge switch is pressed,
the battery charge mode may not be activa- ted depending on the remaining drive battery
capacity or the remaining fuel quantity and the control.NOTEl It is recommended to use the battery charg-
ing switch at least 20 minutes before you
climb towards the speed of more than
100 km/h (62 mph) or when a long slope
(gradient of more than 4 %) is expected.
(According to a towing weight, it may not be able to continue the speed.)
l When using the battery charge switch with a
vehicle that has been parked in the heath a
long time, it may not charge.
l The charging time close to the full charging
of the drive battery becomes longer depend- ing on the condition of the drive battery, a
driving condition or an environment.
l The engine may stop near full charge.
l If you press the battery charge switch in or-
der to generate electricity while using gaso-
line, the fuel consumption will suffer. We recommend you to consider the environ- ment.
l When the engine is started while parking,
there is a risk of receiving a penalty due to
idling stop ordinances.
You should use the battery charge switch that conforms to the relevant municipality.
If you press the battery charge switch in or-
der to generate electricity while using gaso- line, the fuel consumption will suffer.When the Battery save switch
is ON
When the battery save switch is turned on while driving in the battery charge mode, the
mode changes to the battery save mode.
If the battery charge switch is pressed, the
mode is returned to the battery charge mode.
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting
System (AVAS) E00631601051
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.
The sound starts when the AVAS is operated
in the following conditions.
l When the vehicle speed is about 3 km/h
(2 mph) or less with engine not runningand the brake pedal is not depressed.
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
7-23OGGE16E1Starting and driving7
Proximity alarm
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While the ACC is active, if your vehicle ap-
proaches too closely to a vehicle in front be-cause the ACC cannot allow for an adequate
deceleration in such cases as rapid decelera-
tion of the vehicle in front or apparition of a vehicle cutting in front of your vehicle, the
ACC gives a warning by sounding a buzzer and displaying a message.
If this happens, increase the following dis-
tance by depressing the brake pedal or mak- ing other decelerating control.
CAUTIONl When the ACC is not in use, turn off the
system to prevent it from operating by mis-take and an unexpected accident.
l Never operate the ACC from outside the ve-
hicle.CAUTIONl Neither control nor a warning are performed
in the following situation.
• Something other than a vehicle ap-
proaches, such as a pedestrian.
• When there is an abnormality in the sys-
tem (When the ACC detectes an abnor-mality, “ACC SERVICE REQUIRED” is
indicated.)
l The ACC makes neither acceleration nor de-
celeration control and only issues warning inthe following situation.
• The vehicle in front is parked or moving
at an extremely slow speed.
l The ACC may not be able to maintain the
set speed or the distance to a vehicle in front
and may not alert the driver, if the system
cannot detect the vehicle in front properly, in
the following situations.
• When a vehicle cuts in front of your vehi-
cle very closely.
• When a vehicle in front is offset to the left
or right.
• When a vehicle in front is towing a trailer.
• The vehicle in front is moving at a speed
much lower than your vehicle’s.
• A motorcycle or a bicycle.
• A freight trailer that is not carrying a con-
tainer.
• The vehicle has a protruding load from
the carrier.
• When the vehicle has a low weight.
• When the vehicle has an extremely high
ground clearance.CAUTION• When there is repeated steep uphill and
downhill driving.
• When driving on an irregular or uneven
road surface.
• When being driven in a tunnel.
• When you are carrying extremely heavy
loads in the rear seats or luggage area.
• When the Plug-in Hybrid EV System is
starting.
• When driving in curved sections of road
including their entrance/outlet or running
beside a closed lane in a traffic work or
similar zone.
• When the cover part in front of the sensor
and the sensor become dirty or have snow
and ice adhering to it*.
• When water, snow or sand on the road are
extorted by the vehicle in front or an on- coming vehicle*.
*: After the ACC control has been cancelled automatically due to detection of a state of
decline in performance, the ACC will not operate in the temporary condition and will
inform the driver by buzzer and indication.
When the ACC is in the state in which it can operate, indication is cancelled. Should indi-
cations not be cancelled, then there is a pos- sible abnormality in the system.
Please contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.
Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC)*
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CAUTION•When the system is faulty (if the system
self-detects any fault, the “FCM SERV- ICE REQUIRED” message is indicated
and the “FCM OFF” indicator lights up on the information screen of the multi in- formation display).
If the message remains after the operation
mode has been turned to the “OFF” posi- tion and then turned back to the “ON” po-
sition, contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.
l Braking function will not work in the fol-
lowing situations.
• Your vehicle is driving at approximately
30 km/h (19 mph) or faster while the ve-
hicle in front is stationary or moving ex- tremely slowly.
• ASC is OFF.
l The forward collision warning function
and/or the FCM braking function may not
activate in the following situations.
CAUTION• When a motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian,
animal, fallen objects, or anything other
than a vehicle is present in front of your vehicle.
• When a vehicle suddenly appears just in
front of your vehicle.
• When a vehicle cuts in front of your vehi-
cle very closely.
• When the vehicle in front is offset to the
left or right.
• When the vehicle in front is towing a
trailer.
• A freight trailer that is not carrying a con-
tainer.
• The vehicle has a protruding load from
the carrier.
• The vehicle has a low vehicle height.
• The vehicle has an extremely high ground
clearance.
• When there is a different object near the
vehicle.
• When driving on a road with many and
successive curves, including when pass-
ing their entrances and outlets.
• When accelerating and decelerating
quickly.
• When the system recognizes driver’s
steering, accelerating, braking or gear
shifting actions as evasive actions to
avoid collision.
• When you are driving on a road with
steep and alternating up and down slopes.CAUTION• When a road surface is surging, and there
is unevenness.
• When being driven in a tunnel.
• When your vehicle changed lanes, and
your vehicle approached immediately be- hind the vehicle in front.
• During a certain time after your vehicle
turns left or right.
• When you are carrying extremely heavy
loads in the rear seats or luggage area.
• After the engine has been running for an
extended period of time.
• Under adverse weather conditions (rain,
snow, sand storms, etc.)*
• When the cover part in front of the sensor
and the sensor become dirty or have snow
and ice adhering to it*.
• When water, snow or sand on the road are
extorted by the vehicle in front or an on- coming vehicle*.
*: When judging the state that detection per- formance deterioration and the FCM can’t operate temporarily by these situations auto-
matically, “FCM TEMPORARILY NOT
AVAILABLE” message is indicated, and a “FCM OFF” indicator lights up.
Additionally, it may be indicated in the fol- lowing situations.
• When the brake is over heating.
• When you are driving in light traffic with
few vehicles and obstacles in front.
When the FCM will be in the state which
can operate, indication is released automati-
Forward Collision Mitigation System (FCM)*
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