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

NOTERefer to “Battery charge mode” on page
7-29 , “EV switch” on page 7-25 or
“SPORT mode switch” on page 7-30.
If the SAVE/CHARGE mode switch is pressed once, the mode is returned to the
battery save mode.Battery charge mode
To charge the drive battery while driving, the
battery charge mode can be used. It is recom-mended to use this mode before driving up
long hills or mountain roads.
When the battery charge mode is activated,
the engine will start to charge the drive bat-
tery to nearly full.
To cancel the battery charge mode, press the SAVE/CHARGE mode switch once.
When the operation mode of the power switch is put in OFF, the battery charge mode
will be cancelled.
If the battery charge mode is activated, the
following image is displayed on the informa-
tion screen in the multi-information display.
:ARN,NGz When you leave the vehicle, be sure to
stopped the Plug-in Hybrid EV System.
Refer to “Parking” on page 7-06
z Only use the battery charge mode in a
well ventilated space.
The engine will start when the vehicle is in
the battery charge mode, and this can
cause carbon monoxide to build up caus- ing carbon monoxide poisoning. Be sure
to use at the well-ventilated place.
z Do not use the battery charge mode near
flammable objects such as dried grass or
paper etc. There is a possibility of starting
a fire due to the high exhaust pipe temper-
ature.CAUT,ONz While the battery charge mode is activated,
do not cover the front of the vehicle withanything including a car cover. Doing so
could cause the engine to overheat.NOTEz Even if the battery charge mode is selected,
the engine may not start depending on the condition of the remaining drive battery ca-
pacity or the Plug-in Hybrid EV system con- trol.
z In the following conditions, the battery
charge mode cannot be used even if the bat- tery charge mode is selected, a buzzer willNOTEsound and the message will appear in the
multi-information display.

NOTEzWhen using the battery charge mode with a
vehicle that has stopped in the heath a long
time, it may not charge.
z The charging time close to full charge of the
drive battery becomes longer depending on the condition of the drive battery, a driving
condition or a environment.
z The engine may stop near full charge.
z If you use the battery charge mode, in order
to generate electricity using gasoline, the fuel consumption will suffer.
We recommend you to consider the environ- ment.
z 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 mode that conforms to the relevant municipality.
Also, if the engine is started, ensure there is
sufficient fuel in the fuel tank so that the en-
gine does not run out of fuel.
z When the EV switch or the SPORT mode
switch is pressed while driving in the battery
charge mode, the mode changes to the selec-
ted mode.
Refer to “EV switch” on page 7-25 or
“SPORT mode switch” on page 7-30.
If the SAVE/CHARGE mode switch is pressed twice, the mode is returned to thebattery charge mode.SPORT mode switch
The SPORT mode switch is used when doing powerful sporty driving on mountain roads
and uphill slopes.
Quick acceleration in response to the opera- tion of the accelerator pedal and quick decel-
eration by strong regenerative braking force are possible.
The SPORT mode can be used when the SPORT mode switch is pressed while the
READY indicator light is on.
To cancel, press the switch again or turn off the power mode.
If the SPORT mode is activated, the follow-
ing display appears on the information screen
in the multi-information display.
:ARN,NGz If a large regenerative braking force is ap-
plied, the stop lamps will be automatically illuminated.NOTEz Selecting the SPORT mode makes the en-
gine easier to start. Also, since the response
to the operation of the accelerator pedal be- comes better, there may be a shock whenstepping on the accelerator pedal.
z When SPORT mode is selected, the regener-
ative braking force automatically switches to B5. After switching, you can change to your favorite regenerative braking force with the
Regenerative braking level selector.
W “Re- generative braking level selector (paddle
type)” P. 7-18
z When you select the SPORT mode in situa-
tions such as the following, a large regenera- tive braking force may not work.

NOTEzIf you select the cruise control or the Adap-
tive Cruise Control System (ACC), the re- generative braking level will be D while driving in the SPORT mode.
The regenerative brake force becomes B5
when the SPORT mode is returned by can- celling the cruise control or the Adaptive
Cruise Control System (ACC).
z When the remaining amount of fuel is small,
the SPORT mode cannot be used even if the
SPORT mode switch is pressed.
If you want to use the SPORT mode, refuel the vehicle.
z While the following message is displayed in
the multi-information display, the SPORT mode cannot be used even if the SPORT mode switch is pressed and a buzzer will
sound.
NOTEz When the remaining amount of fuel becomes
little, the SPORT mode will be automatically cancelled and the message will appear in themulti-information display.
If you want to use the SPORT mode, refuelthe vehicle.
z When the following switch is turned on
while driving in the SPORT mode, the mode
changes to the selected mode.

When the operation mode is set to “ON”, the
AVAS OFF indicator comes on and goes out
after a few seconds.:ARN,NGz 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.CAUT,ONz Always confirm the indication lamp goes off
before driving.
If the indication lamp blinks, the operation
mode is put in OFF, and the operation mode is put in ON once again. It is normal if the
indication lamp goes off. If the indication
lamp blinks again, have the vehicle inspec-
ted at a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point as soon as possible.AVAS OFF switch
If the operation mode is put in ON, the AVAS
is automatically turned on.
The AVAS should be turned on while normal
driving.
When driving on the freeway etc., it is possi- ble to turn off the AVAS by pressing the
AVAS OFF switch.
When pressing the AVAS OFF switch, the au-
dible alarm does not sound and the AVAS OFF indicator illuminates.
When pressing the AVAS OFF switch once
again, the AVAS is activated and the AVAS OFF indicator goes off.:ARN,NGz Never turn the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting
System (AVAS) off if there is a possibility
that pedestrians pass by.NOTEz If the operation mode is put in OFF, while
the AVAS has been turned off, and the oper-
ation mode is put in ON once again, the
AVAS is activated.
z If the AVAS OFF switch is continuously
pressed after the AVAS is turned off, the in-
correct operation prevention function is trig-
gered and the system turns on again.
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
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Braking
All the parts of the brake system are critical to safety. We recommend you to have the ve-
hicle checked at regular intervals according
to the service booklet.CAUT,ONz Avoid driving habits that cause heavy brak-
ing and never “ride” the brakes by resting
your foot on the brake pedal while driving.
It causes brake overheating and fade.
Brake system
The service brake is divided into two brake
circuits. And your vehicle is equipped with
power brakes. If one brake circuit fails, the
other is available to stop the vehicle. If you should lose the power assist for some reason, the brakes will still work. In these situations,
even if the brake pedal moves down to the
very end of its possible stroke or resists being
depressed, keep depressing the brake pedal down harder and further than usual; stop
driving as soon as possible and have the
brake system repaired.
:ARN,NGz Do not turn off the Plug-in Hybrid EV
System while your vehicle is in motion. If
you turn off the Plug-in Hybrid EV Sys- tem while driving, the power assistancefor the braking system will stop working
and your brakes will not work effectively.
z If the power assist is lost or if either brake
hydraulic system stops working properly,
have your vehicle checked immediately.
Warning display
The brake warning lamp illuminates to indi-
cate a fault in the braking system. A warning
is also displayed on the multi information display. Refer to “Brake warning lamp” on page 6-55 and “Brake warning display” on
page 6-57.
When brakes are wet
Check the brake system while driving at a
low speed immediately after starting, espe- cially when the brakes are wet, to confirmthey work normally.
A film of water can be formed on the brake
discs and prevent normal braking after driv-
ing in heavy rain or through large puddles, or after the vehicle is washed. If this occurs, dry
the brakes out by driving slowly while lightly depressing the brake pedal.
When driving down a long hill:ARN,NGz Do not leave any objects near the brake
pedal or let a floor mat slide under it; do- ing so could prevent the full pedal stroke
that would be necessary in an emergency. Make sure that the pedal can be operatedfreely at all times. Make sure the floor
mat is securely held in place.CAUT,ONz Put the select position to “B” (REGENERA-
TIVE BRAKE) according to the grade of the slope and vehicle speed, and use the servicebrake in combination with the regenerative
brake as required.

CAUT,ONzEffectiveness of the regenerative brake be-
comes weak when the drive battery is close
to full charge and loses its effect at the full
charge.
In this case, since the foot brake is effective,
use the foot brake and slow down your vehi-
cle speed beforehand.
The energy usage indicator stops swaying in the charge zone closer to full charge.
Refer to “Energy usage indicator” on page
6-02.
In such case, drive at low speed in advance.
And if needed use the foot brake to slow down the vehicle speed before the vehicle speed increases.
The regenerative brake comes to be effective
if the drive battery remaining power is con- sumed.
Brake pad
z Avoid hard braking situations.
New brakes need to be broken-in by
moderate use for the first 200 km
(124 miles).
z The disc brakes are provided with a
warning device which emits a shrieking
metallic sound while braking if the brake
pads have reached their wear limit. If you hear this sound, have the brake padsreplaced immediately.
:ARN,NGz Driving with worn brake pads will make
it harder to stop, and can cause an acci-
dent.Brake auto hold
When the vehicle is stopped at traffic signals
etc., the vehicle can be held stationary with
the brake auto hold system even if you re-
lease your foot from the brake pedal.
When the accelerator pedal is depressed, the brakes are released.
:ARN,NGz Do not overly rely on the brake auto hold
system. On a steep slope, depress the
brake pedal firmly because the system may not hold the vehicle stationary.
z Never leave the vehicle while it is being
stopped by the brake auto hold system. When leaving the vehicle, apply the park-
ing brake and put the select position to
the “P” (PARK) position.
z Do not use the brake auto hold system
when driving on slippery roads. The sys- tem may not hold the vehicle stationary
and an accident could occur.NOTEz While operating the brake auto hold system,
you may hear an operation noise to increasebraking force when the system detected the
movement of the vehicle. This does not indi- cate a malfunction.
How to use brake auto hold
To turn on brake auto hold
If the brake auto hold switch is pressed while
all of the following conditions are met, the system will change to the standby state and
the indication lamp (A) on the switch comes on.
z The operation mode of the power switch
is in the “ON” position.
z The driver’s seat belt is fastened.
z The driver’s door is closed.
Brake auto hold
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NOTEzWhen the brake auto hold system cannot be
used, a buzzer will sound and the following warning will appear on the informationscreen in the multi information display.

NOTEpress the accelerator pedal and the vehiclestarts moving again.
z If the following operation is performed, the
brake auto hold will be deactivated and the
brake auto hold indication lamp in the in- strument cluster goes off.