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

For the front seat
The cup holder is located in front of the floorconsole.
To use the cup holder, push the lid.
For the rear seat
In order to use the cup holder, allow the arm- rest to drop down.
Bottle holder:ARN,NGz Do not spray water or spill beverages in-
side the vehicle. If the switches, wires or
electrical components become wet, they could malfunction or cause a vehicle fire.If you accidentally spill a beverage, wipe
up as much liquid as possible and imme- diately consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.CAUT,ONz Do not drink beverages while driving. This
is distracting and could cause an accident.
z Drinks could be spilled by the vibration and
jolts while driving. If the spilt drink is very
hot, you could be burnt.
There are bottle holders located on both sides
of front and rear doors.
NOTEz Do not store cups or drink cans in the bottle
holder.
z Tightly close the cap on drink bottles before
storing them.
z Some bottles may be too big or the wrong
shape to fit in the holder.Cargo area cover
To use
1. Draw out the cover retracted by spring
and insert it in the mounting grooves
(A).
Bottle holder
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2.Remove the cover from the mounting
grooves, and the cover will roll back into
the retracted position.NOTEz Do not put luggage on the cover.
To change position
There are two installation holes (B) for the
cover.
1. Move one of the sliders (C) towards the
inside of the vehicle, and fit the tab (D) into the installation hole that is to be
used. Move the opposite slider in the
same fashion.
2. After changing the position, gently
shake the entire cover to make sure it is securely retained.
NOTEz If the rear seatback touches the cover, move
the cover rearward.
The cover could break if it supports the seat- back of the rear seat.
To remove
1. Roll the cover into the retracted position.
2. Move one of the sliders (C) towards the
inside of the vehicle and lift it to remove
the cover.
To refit
Refit the cover by performing the removal
steps in reverse.
Gently shake the entire cover after fitting it to make sure it is securely retained.
Cargo area cover
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Assist grips
The assist grips (located above the doors on the headliner) are not designed to support
body weight. They are intended for use only
while seated in the vehicle.CAUT,ONz Do not use the assist grips when getting into
or out of the vehicle. The assist grips could
detach causing you to fall.Coat hook
There is a coat hook on the rear seat assist
grip of the driver’s side.:ARN,NGz Do not put a hanger or any heavy or poin-
ted object on the coat hook. If the curtain
airbag was activated, any such item could
be propelled away with great force and could prevent the curtain airbag from in-
flating correctly. Hang clothes directly on the coat hook (without using a hanger). Make sure there are no heavy or sharp
objects in the pockets of clothes that you hang on the coat hook.Luggage hooks
There are 4 hooks located on the side walls of
the luggage compartment.
Use the hooks for securing the luggage.CAUT,ONz Do not pile up the luggage beyond the seat-
back height. Also, firmly secure the luggage. Otherwise, serious accidents could result due
to hindered rearward view or flying objects
during sudden braking.
Assist grips
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If the vehicle breaks down.................................................................. 9-02If the operation mode cannot be changed to OFF............................... 9-02
Emergency starting............................................................................. 9-02
Engine overheating............................................................................. 9-04
Tools and jack..................................................................................... 9-06
Tyre repair kit...................................................................................... 9-07
How to change a tyre.......................................................................... 9-13
Towing................................................................................................ 9-17 Operation under adverse driving conditions....................................... 9-20Foremergencies
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If the vehicle breaks down
If the vehicle breaks down on the road, move
it to the shoulder and use the hazard warning
flashers and/or the warning triangle etc.
Refer to “Hazard warning flasher switch” on page 6-67.
If you need to push your vehicle, put the op- eration mode of the power switch in ON andput the select position in “N” (NEUTRAL)
position.:ARN,NGz If you are unable to safely assess the vehi-
cle due to vehicle damage, do not touch the vehicle. Leave the vehicle and contact
emergency services. Advise emergency responders that this is a Plug-in Hybrid
Electric vehicle.
If the ready indicator goes out
while driving
Vehicle operation and control are affected if
the ready indicator goes out while driving.
Before moving the vehicle to a safe area, be aware of the following:
z The brake booster may becomes inoper-
ative and the pedal effort will increase.
Press down the brake pedal harder than usual.
z The power steering system may not op-
erate, the steering wheel feels heavy when turning it.If the operation mode
cannot be changed to OFF
If the operation mode cannot be changed to OFF, perform the following procedure. 1. Press the electrical parking switch and
lock the wheels, then change the opera-
tion mode to OFF.
2. One of the other causes could be low
auxiliary battery voltage. If this occurs, the keyless entry system and keyless op-eration function will also not operate.
Contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.
Emergency starting
If the Plug-in Hybrid EV system cannot be
started because the auxiliary battery is weak or dead, the battery from another vehicle can
be used with jumper cables to start the Plug-
in Hybrid EV system.
:ARN,NGz To start the Plug-in Hybrid EV system us-
ing jumper cables from another vehicle
and perform the correct procedures ac- cording to the instruction below. Incorrectprocedures could result in a fire, explo- sion, electric shock or damage to the vehi-
cles.
z Keep sparks, cigarettes and flames away
from the battery because the battery may produce an explosion.CAUT,ONz The Plug-in Hybrid EV system cannot be
started by pulling or pushing the vehicle.
z Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-
volt battery. If the other system isn’t 12-volt, shorting can damage both vehicles.
z Use the proper cables suitable for the battery
size to prevent overheating of the cables.
z Check the jumper cables for damage and
corrosion before use.
z Always wear protective eye goggles when
working near the battery.
z Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
z Do not attempt jump starting the auxiliary
battery while the drive battery is being charged. Doing so could damage the charg-
ing equipment or the vehicle.
If the vehicle breaks down
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NOTEzIf the auxiliary battery is disconnected, the
operation mode of the power switch is mem-
orized. When a booster battery is connected
by jumper cables, the operation mode re- turns to the state it had before the auxiliary
battery ran down.
Pay due attention if you do not know the op- eration mode before the auxiliary battery
was fully discharged.
z If the auxiliary battery is fully discharged
with the select position in the “P” (PARK)
position, the select position cannot be changed to other position from the “P”
(PARK) position in some cases. In such a case, the front wheels have been locked.
Therefore, the vehicle cannot be moved.
1. Get the vehicles close enough so the
jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other.
2. Turn off all lamps, heater and other elec-
trical loads.
3. Set the parking brake firmly on each ve-
hicle. Set the gear of the other vehicle in
“P” (PARK) position (with A/T) or in
“N” (Neutral) position (with M/T) and
stop the engine.
:ARN,NGz When connecting the jumper cable, stop
the engine in the other vehicle. Otherwise,
the cables or your clothes may be caught by the fan or drive belt and personal in-jury could result.
z The cooling fan turns on and off depend-
ing on the coolant temperature. Do not bring your hands close to the fan while
the engine is running or the Plug-in Hy- brid EV System is operating.
4. Open the bonnet, remove the fuse cover
of the main fuse block.
Refer to “Bonnet” on page 11-04 and
“Fuses: Engine compartment” on page
11-17.
5. Open the cover of the jumper cable ter-
minal in the main fuse block.
NOTEz You cannot rescue another vehicle’s dis-
charged battery by connecting jumper cables
while using this jumper cable terminal.
6. Connect one end of one jumper cable
to the jumper cable terminal (A) of your
vehicle, and the other end
to the posi-
tive (+) terminal of the booster battery (B).
Connect one end of the other jumper ca- ble
to the negative (-) terminal of the
booster battery, and the other end
to
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the designated ground location of your
vehicle.:ARN,NGz When connecting the jumper cables, do
not connect the positive (+) cable to the
negative (-) terminal. Otherwise sparks
might cause explosion of the battery.CAUT,ONz Take care not to get the jumper cable caught
in the cooling fan or other rotating part in
the engine compartment.NOTEz If the jumper cable is connected to any posi-
tion other than the appointed one, it may
cause damage to the vehicle.
7. Start the engine in the vehicle which has
the booster battery, let the engine idle a
few minutes, then start the Plug-in Hy- brid EV system in your vehicle.
8. Check if the ready indicator illuminates.
If the ready indicator does not illumi- nate, contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.
9. When the ready indicator illuminates,
disconnect the jumper cables in the re-
verse order of connection.
10. Check if the select position can be shif-
ted to all positions other than the “P” (PARK) position.
11. Have the auxiliary battery inspected by
your nearest MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.
CAUT,ONz Your vehicle is equipped with an exclusive
auxiliary battery. Even if the battery type isthe same, the battery may not be correctly
installed in your vehicle. When replacing the auxiliary battery, request a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point to do
so.Engine overheating
When the engine is overheating, the warning
display will appear on the information screen in the multi information display.
Warning display
If this occurs, take the following corrective measures:
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Check whether steam is coming from the
engine compartment.

[If steam does not come from the engine
compartment@
With the Plug-in Hybrid EV system still
starting, raise the bonnet to ventilate the
engine compartment.
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