
NOTElYou cannot operate the regenerative brake
while the adaptive cruise control system(ACC) is operating.
l Every time while operating the selector lev-
er, be sure to check the position displayed on the indicator.
l If you perform the following operation, the
buzzer may sound and the select position may automatically shift to the “N” (NEU- TRAL) position.
• If the electrical parking switch is pressed
while the vehicle is in motion.
• If the selector lever is moved to the “R”
(REVERSE) position while the vehicle is
moving forward.
• If the selector lever is moved to the “D”
(DRIVE) position while the vehicle is moving backward.
• If the selector lever is moved to the “B”
(REGENERATIVE BRAKE) position af-
ter it had been shifted to the “R” (RE- VERSE) position.
l If you perform the following operation, the
buzzer sounds and the selector lever opera-
tion is cancelled.
• When in the “P” (PARK) position, the se-
lector lever is moved without depressing
the brake pedal.
• When in the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position, the selector lever is
moved to “B” (REGENERATIVE
BRAKE).NOTE• When the operation mode is in the “ON”
position with the Plug-in Hybrid EV Sys-
tem not operated, the selector lever is shifted to the “D” (DRIVE) or “R” (RE-
VERSE) position.
l If you shift and hold the selector lever for
approximately 10 seconds or longer, the
buzzer sounds.
The buzzer stops sounding when you release the selector lever.
l If the driver’s door is opened while the vehi-
cle is stopped or is running at very low speed with the select position in other than
the “P” (PARK) position and the READY indicator in the meter is illuminating, the
buzzer sounds. The buzzer stops sounding if you close the door or shift the selector lever
to “P” (PARK).Select position indicator
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This indicator displays the selector lever po- sition in the meter.NOTEl When the “B” position is selected, the selec-
ted regenerative brake force position is also
displayed at “B” position.
l You cannot operate the regenerative brake
while the adaptive cruise control system
(ACC) is operating.Selector lever positions
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“P” PARK
The wheels are locked. When you park your
vehicle, be sure to apply the parking brakeand press the electrical parking switch.
Select position indicator
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“R” REVERSE
This position is to back up.“N” NEUTRAL
No power is transmitted to the wheels. The
wheels are not locked.
WARNINGl Never move the selector lever to the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position while driving, you
will lose regenerative braking.
l Always keep your right foot on the brake
pedal when shifting into or out of “N”, to minimize the risk of loss of control.
“D” DRIVE
This position is for normal driving.
“B” REGENERATIVE
BRAKE
This position is for the regenerative braking.
You can adjust the regenerative braking force
up to two levels.
Refer to “Selector lever operation” on page
7-16.
Refer to “Braking: When driving downhill”
on page 7-30.
WARNINGl Sudden regenerative brake may cause the
tyres to skid.
Select this position according to the road conditions and vehicle speed.CAUTIONl When the capacity of the drive battery is
close to full or when the drive battery tem- perature is low, the regenerative brake will
become less effective.
In such case, depress the brake pedal strong- ly.NOTEl If a large regenerative braking force is gen-
erated by using the selector lever or the re- generative braking level selector, the stop
lamps will be automatically illuminated.Electrical Parking switch
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When you park your vehicle, be sure to apply the parking brake and press the electrical
parking switch to lock the wheels. The indi- cator on the switch illuminates in green and
the select position indicator displays “P” on the information screen in the meter.
Electrical Parking switch
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CAUTIONlIf you operate the electrical parking switch
and the select lever repeatedly within a short
time, the shifting from the “P” position or to the “P” position is restrained for a certainperiod for the system protection. In such a
case, wait for a while and then perform the operation.
l If the parking lock mechanism is faulty, a
warning is displayed on the information
screen in the multi-information display.
When this warning is displayed, park on a flat place with the parking brake securely
applied. Have your vehicle inspected by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.
l If you press the electrical parking switch be-
fore your vehicle stops completely, the vehi- cle makes a sudden stop, which may cause
injury to passengers. This also can be a cause of failure of the vehicle.
l Do not place an object around the electrical
parking switch. The electrical parking switch
may be pressed by the object when you
place it there or when you somehow touch it. This will cause unintentional shifting to “P” or “N” position, which may lead to an acci-
dent.
CAUTIONl Be careful not to spill beverages, etc. around
the electrical parking switch. The electrical
parking switch may be stuck to the pressed
position when it is pressed.NOTEl When the selector lever is shifted from the
“P” position or to the “P” position, operatingnoise and vibration of the parking lock are felt, but this is normal.
Electrical Parking switch re-
minder buzzer
If the driver’s door is opened with the select
position other than “P” when the vehicle is at a stop, the buzzer sounds to warn to press the
electrical parking switch.
Regenerative braking level
selector (paddle type)* E00636700119
Regenerative braking level selector canquickly change the regenerative brake force
keeping your hand on the steering wheel when you release your foot from the acceler-
ator pedal while driving.
By pulling the regenerative braking level se-
lector, the brake force (amount of electrical energy to charge the drive battery) can be ad- justed according to the driving condition such
as before a curve or a downhill.
Regenerative braking level can be switched in the 6 level from B0 (without regenerativebrake force) to B5 (large regenerative brake
force).
Regenerative braking level selector (paddle type)*
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regenerative forcedecrease in
regenerative force

CAUTIONlIf a large regenerative brake force is applied
on a slippery road, tyres may skid. Always
drive safely in accordance with the prevail- ing road condition.
l If you operate the right and left paddles si-
multaneously, the regenerative brake force
level may not change.NOTEl Repeated continuous operation of a paddle
will continuously change the brake forcelevels.
l If you turn on the cruise control when the
level B0 or B1 (smaller regenerative brake
force) is selected, the level is returned to the
normal level B2 automatically.
l When stronger regenerative braking is gen-
erated, the stop lamps will illuminate even when the brake pedal is not depressed.
l Under the cruise control, the level B0 or B1
cannot be selected. The buzzer sounds if you
try to select these levels.
l On vehicles with the adaptive cruise control
system (ACC), you cannot control the regen- erative brake force level while the adaptive
cruise control system (ACC) is operating. The buzzer sounds if you operate the pad-
dles.To decrease regenerative brake
force
Each time you pull the “+” paddle towards you, the regenerative brake force lowers by
one level.
To increase regenerative brake
force
Each time you pull the “ −” paddle towards
you, the regenerative brake force rises by one
level.
Regenerative braking level selector (paddle type)*
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To return to the normal regen-erative brake force level of B2
Pull the “+” paddle for approximately 2 sec-
onds or longer. The select lever position indi-
cator displays “D”.
S-AWC (Super All Wheel
Control) E00622601185
S-AWC is an integrated vehicle dynamics
control system that helps enhance driving
performance, cornering performance, and ve-
hicle stability over a wide range of driving conditions through integrated management of the twin motor 4WD, the AYC (Active Yaw
Control), the ABS and the ASC.
CAUTIONl Do not over-rely on the S-AWC. Even the S-
AWC cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle. This sys- tem, like any other system, has limits and
cannot help you to maintain traction and
control of the vehicle in all circumstances. Reckless driving may lead to accidents. It is the driver’s responsibility to drive carefully.
This means taking into account the traffic,
road and environmental conditions.
Twin Motor 4WD
This system improves vehicle stability per-
formance and fuel economy performanceduring acceleration and deceleration by mo-
tors provided at front and rear wheels, re- spectively, controlling the distribution of a
drive force between the front and rear wheels optimal for the operation of the driver.
Active yaw control system
(AYC)
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The AYC is a system, with a left-right differ- ential limiting function and yaw control func-
tion, that controls the left-right driving/brak-
ing force by managing the brake.
CAUTIONl Control of the braking force does not en-
hance the stopping performance of the vehi-
cle, therefore, pay careful attention to the safety of your surroundings when driving.
Left-right differential limiting
function
The left-right differential limiting function is
a function that enhances driving performance and vehicle stability by preventing idle spin-
ning of a wheel when driving on a slippery road or when the road surfaces of left andright wheels are different.
Yaw control function
The yaw control function is a function thatenhances vehicle cornering performance and vehicle stability with management of vehicle
turning power (yaw moment) by controlling the brake force when the vehicle does not
turn in response to steering input, such as
when the steering wheel is turned quickly or when driving on a slippery road.
4WD lock switch
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If the 4WD lock switch is pressed when the
power mode is “ON”, it will switch to “4WD LOCK.”
S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control)
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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 6-61.
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.
It is particularly important to note that 4-
wheel drive may not give sufficient hill
climbing ability with the regenerative brake on steep slopes. You should try to avoid driv- ing on steep slopes.
Also, you must exercise caution when driving on sand and mud and when driving through
water because sufficient traction may not be
available in certain circumstances.
Please avoid driving the vehicle through
areas where the tyres may get stuck in deep sand or mud.WARNINGl Do not over-rely on the 4-wheel drive ve-
hicles. Even 4-wheel drive vehicles have
limits to the system and ability to main- tain control and traction. Reckless driving may lead to accidents. Always drive care-
fully, taking account of the road condi-
tions.
l Improperly operating this vehicle on or
off-paved roads can cause an accident or
rollover in which you and your passengers
could be seriously injured or killed.
• Follow all instructions and guidelines in
the owner’s manual.
• Keep your speed low and do not drive
faster than conditions allow you to.NOTEl Driving on rough roads can be hard on a ve-
hicle. Before you leave paved roads, be sure all scheduled maintenance and service has
been done, and that you have inspected your vehicle. Pay special attention to the condi- tion of the tyres, and check the tyre pres-
sures.
l MITSUBISHI
MOTORS is not responsible
for any damage or injury caused or liability
incurred by improper and negligent opera- tion of a vehicle by the operator. All techni-
ques of vehicle operation depend on the skill and experience of the operator and other par- ticipating parties. Any deviation from the
recommended operating instructions above is at their own risk.
l Note that the stopping distance required of a
4-wheel drive vehicle differs very little from
that of a 2-wheel drive vehicle. When driv- ing on a snow-covered road or a slippery,muddy surface, make sure that you keep a
sufficient distance between your vehicle and
the one ahead of you.
l The driving posture should be more upright;
adjust the seat to a good position for easy steering and pedal operation. Be sure to wear
the seat belt.
l After driving on rough roads, check each
part of the vehicle and wash it thoroughlywith water. Refer to the “Inspection andmaintenance following rough road opera-
tion” section and “Maintenance” section.
4-wheel drive operation
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NOTElWhen moving out of mud, sand or fresh
snow, pressing the accelerator pedal may not
allow the Plug-in Hybrid EV system output to increase. In such situations, switching to
“4WD LOCK” with the 4WD lock switch and temporarily turning off the Active Sta- bility Control (ASC) with the “ASC OFF”
switch will make it easier to move out your vehicle.
Refer to “Operation under adverse driving
conditions: If your vehicle becomes stuck in sand, mud or snow” on page 9-20.
Climbing/descending sharp
grades
Your vehicle may not provide sufficient hill
climbing ability and regenerative brake on steep slope. Avoid driving on steep slopes
even though the vehicle is a 4-wheel drive vehicle.
Inspection and maintenance
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After operating the vehicle in rough road
conditions, be sure to perform the following inspection and maintenance procedures:
l Check that the vehicle has not been dam-
aged by rocks, gravel, etc.
l Carefully wash the vehicle with water.
Drive the vehicle slowly while lightly
depressing the brake pedal in order to dry out the brakes. If the brakes still do
not function properly, we recommend you to have the brakes checked as soon
as possible.
l Remove the insects, dried grass, etc.
clogging the radiator core.
l Check the inside of the vehicle. If water
entry is found, dry the carpet etc.
l Inspect 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.
Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation
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NOTElWhen 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 mode
switch that conforms to the relevant munici- pality.
If you press the battery charge switch in or-
der to generate electricity while using gaso-
line, the fuel consumption will suffer.
l When the battery save mode switch or the
EV switch is pressed while driving in the battery charge mode, the mode changes to
the selected mode.
Refer to “Battery save mode switch” on page 7-27 or “EV switch” on page 7-25.
If the battery charge mode 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.
l When the vehicle speed is about 3 km/h
(2 mph) to 35 km/h (22 mph) and engine
is not running.
The sound does not start in the following ca-
ses.
l When the vehicle speed is about 3 km/h
(2 mph) or less and the brake pedal is depressed.
l When the vehicle speed is about 35 km/h
(22 mph) or more.
l When the select position is in “P”
(PARK) position.
l When the AVAS OFF indicator in the
meter is illuminating.
l When the engine is running.When the operation mode is set to “ON”, the
AVAS OFF indicator comes on and goes out after a few seconds.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.
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
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