2020 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV Owner's Manual (in English)

CAUT,ONzControl 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 that enhances 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.
S-AWC drive mode
Select the drive mode from the following three types to suit the driving conditions.
Drive modeFunction
NORMAL
This mode can be used on
both dry and wet roads.
The distribution of driv-
ing/braking torque to
each wheel is automati-
cally controlled according
to the driving condition.
SNOW
This mode is for driving
on slippery road surfaces,
such as snow-covered
roads and improves sta-
bility on a slippery road.
LOCK
This mode is for driving
where maximum traction
is required. This mode is
suitable for driving on
rough roads or driving in
sand or fresh snow.Drive mode switch
When the operation mode of the power switch is in ON, operate the drive mode
switch (A) to change the S-AWC drive mode.
CAUT,ONz Use 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.NOTEz Even if the S-AWC drive mode is selected,
after turning the operation mode of the pow- er switch OFF and turning to ON again, the
S-AWC drive mode is set to “NORMAL”.
z The drive mode can be switched while driv-
ing or stopped.
S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control)
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S-AWC drive mode display
Example: “SNOW” mode is selected.

The currently selected drive mode is dis- played on the multi-information display.
In addition, when the drive mode is changed,
the selected mode appears on the interrupt
display screen of the information screen in the multi-information display.
The drive mode display will appear on the in-
formation screen for a few seconds, and then the original screen will return.
S-AWC operation display
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.
If the red line is on the front, the torque of the front motor will be high. If it is behind it, the
torque of the rear motor will be high.
:ARN,NGz Always concentrate on your driving first.
Keep your eyes and mind on the road.
Distractions while driving can lead to an accident.4-wheel drive operation
Your vehicle has been designed primarily for
use 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 brakeon 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.
4-wheel drive operation
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:ARN,NGzDo 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.
z 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.

Climbing/descending sharpgrades
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
following rough road
operation
After operating the vehicle in rough road
conditions, be sure to perform the following inspection and maintenance procedures:
z Check that the vehicle has not been dam-
aged by rocks, gravel, etc.
z 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.
z Remove the insects, dried grass, etc.
clogging the radiator core.
z Check the inside of the vehicle. If water
entry is found, dry the carpet etc.
z 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
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.
z Install only the specified tyres on all
wheels. Refer to “Tyres and wheels” on page 12-08.
z 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.
z 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.
z Check the tyre inflation pressure regular-
ly.
CAUT,ONz Always use tyres of the same size, same
type, and same brand, and which have no wear differences. Using tyres of different
size, 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 subjected
to excessive loading possibly leading to oil leakage, component seizure, or other seriousfaults.
Towing
Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation
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CAUT,ONzDo not tow 4-wheel drive vehicles with the
front or rear wheels on the ground (Type A
or 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
:ARN,NGz 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.EV switch
To drive the vehicle without starting the en-
gine as much as possible, the EV priority
mode can be used.
This mode helps to drive the vehicle at a place needed for concern of noises and ex-
haust gas emissions, such as residential areas etc.
To switch to the EV priority mode, press the EV switch with operation mode of the powerswitch in ON.
If the EV switch is pressed, you can drive the
vehicle by using only the EV drive mode as much as possible, even if the accelerator ped-al is roughly depressed.
To cancel the EV priority mode, press the EV
switch again.
When the operation mode of the power
switch is put in OFF, the EV priority mode
will be cancelled.When switching to the EV priority mode, on
the information screen in the multi informa- tion display, a screen showing the EV priority
mode is displayed. The EV priority mode in-
dication on the upper left of the screen also indicates the engine operating state. When the engine is not running, it is displayed in
blue, and when the engine is running, it is
displayed in gray.
EV switch
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1: Engine is not running (blue)
2: Engine is running (gray)NOTEz While driving the vehicle in the EV priority
mode, if the engine automatically startswhile the vehicle is accelerating, the vehicle
may accelerate more quickly.
z In the following conditions, the EV priority
mode cannot be used even if the EV switch
is pressed, a buzzer will sound and the mes- sage will appear in the multi information
display.

NOTE

Battery save mode
To save the remaining power in the drive bat-tery while driving, the battery save mode can be used. This mode helps preserve the electri-cal power in the drive battery for later use,
such as in a residential area, or to use at your
destination. The battery save mode can also be used to reduce electric power consumptionfrom the drive battery during high-speed
driving.
When the battery save mode is activated, the
engine will start in order to preserve the re-
maining power of the drive battery and the vehicle will operate in the series hybrid mode or the parallel hybrid mode depending on theremaining power in the drive battery.
To cancel the battery save mode, press the SAVE/CHARGE mode switch twice.
When the operation mode of the power
switch is put in OFF, the battery save mode will be cancelled.

If the battery save mode is activated, the fol-
lowing image is displayed on the information screen in the multi-information display.NOTEz The engine may stop when the vehicle stops
or is running.
z Even if the battery save mode is selected, the
engine may not start depending on the con- dition of the remaining drive battery capaci- ty or the Plug-in Hybrid EV system control.
z In the following conditions, the battery save
mode cannot be used even if the battery save mode is selected, a buzzer will sound andNOTEthe message will appear in the multi-infor-
mation display.