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

:ARN,NGzWhen trying to rock your vehicle out of a
stuck position, make sure that there areno people nearby. The rocking motion can
make your vehicle suddenly lurch for- ward or backward, and injure any by-
standers.
On a flooded road
z Do not drive on a flooded road. If you
drive on a flooded road, not only does the Plugin Hybrid EV System stop but
there may be a failure like electric leak-
age or short circuit.
If you inevitably had to run on a flooded
road and the vehicle was exposed to wa- ter, be sure to have your vehicle inspec-
ted by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.
z If there is water on the brakes after driv-
ing through puddles or washing the vehi- cle, resulting in temporarily ineffective
brakes. In such cases, lightly depress thebrake pedal to see if the brakes operate properly. If they do not, lightly depress
the pedal several times while driving in order to dry the brake pads.
z When driving in rain or on a road with
many puddles a layer of water may form
between the tyres and the road surface.
This reduces a tyre’s frictional resistance
on the road, resulting in loss of steering stability and braking capability.

To cope with this, observe the following items: A- Drive your vehicle at slow speed.B- Do not drive on worn tyres.
C- Always maintain the specified tyre
inflation pressures.
On a snow-covered or frozen road
z When driving on a snow-covered or fro-
zen road, it is recommended that you use snow tyres or snow traction device (tyre chains).
Refer to the “Snow tyres” and “Snow
traction device (tyre chains)” sections.
z Avoid high-speed operation, sudden ac-
celeration, abrupt brake application and
sharp cornering.
z Depressing the brake pedal during travel
on snowy or icy roads may cause tyre
slippage and skidding. When traction be-
tween the tyres and the road is reduced the wheels may skid and the vehicle can-
not readily be brought to a stop by con- ventional braking techniques. Brakingwill differ, depending upon whether you
have anti-lock brake system (ABS). As
your vehicle is equipped with ABS, brake by pressing the brake pedal hard, and keeping it pressed.
z Allow extra distance between your vehi-
cle and the vehicle in front of you, and avoid sudden braking.
z Accumulation of ice on the braking sys-
tem can cause the wheels to lock. Pullaway from a standstill slowly after con-
firming safety around the vehicle.CAUT,ONz Do not press the accelerator pedal rapidly. If
the wheels break free of the ice, the vehicle
could suddenly start moving and possibly cause an accident.
On a bumpy or rutted road
Drive as slow as possible when driving on
bumpy or rutted roads.
Operation under adverse driving conditions
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CAUT,ONzThe impact on tyres and/or wheels when
driving on a bumpy or rutted road can dam-
age the tyre and/or wheel.
This vehicle is intended for driving mainly
on roads with firm surface.
4WD system makes it possible to drive on roads without special coverage, on flat and
firm surfaces. Please, remember that off-road
ability of your vehicle is limited. Your vehi- cle is not intended for driving in heavy off-
road terrain, overcoming the rugged terrain, deep ruts, etc.
The manufacturer of the vehicle is proceed-
ing from the following assumption: if the driver makes the decision to keep driving un-
der conditions mentioned above, he takes all
actions at own risk, aware of the possible consequences.
Operation under adverse driving conditions
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Vehicle care precautions
In order to maintain the value of your vehi- cle, it is necessary to perform regular mainte- nance using the proper procedures.
Always maintain your vehicle in compliance
with environmental pollution control regula-
tions.
Carefully select the materials used for wash- ing, etc., to be sure that they do not contain corrosives.
If in doubt, we recommend you to consult a specialist for selection of these materials.CAUT,ONz Cleaning products can be dangerous. Always
follow the instructions of the cleaning prod- uct supplier.
z To avoid damage, never use the following to
clean your vehicle,

2.Clean the carpeting with a vacuum
cleaner and remove any stains with car- pet cleaner. Oil and grease can be re- moved by lightly dabbing with a cleancolourfast cloth and stain remover.Genuine leather*
1. To clean, lightly wipe the leather with a
soft cloth soaked in a mild soap and wa-
ter solution.
2. Dip cloth in fresh water and wring it out
well. Using this cloth, wipe off the deter-
gent thoroughly.
3. Apply leather protecting agent to the
genuine leather surface.
NOTEz If genuine leather is wet with water or is
washed in water, wipe off water as quickly
as possible with a dry, soft cloth.
If left damp, mildew may grow.
z Organic solvents such as benzine, kerosene,
alcohol and petrol, acid or alkaline solvents
may discolour the genuine leather surface. Be sure to use neutral detergents.
z Remove dirty patches or oil substances
quickly as they can stain genuine leather.
z The genuine leather surface may harden and
shrink if it is exposed to direct sun for long hours. When your vehicle is parked, place itin the shade as much as possible.NOTEz When the temperature of the vehicle interior
rises in summer, vinyl products left on the
genuine leather seat may deteriorate and stick to the seat.Cleaning the exterior of
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If the following is left on your vehicle, it may cause corrosion, discolouration and stains,
wash the vehicle as soon as possible.
z Seawater, road deicing products.
z Soot and dust, iron powder from facto-
ries, chemical substance (acids, alkalis, coaltar, etc.).
z Droppings from birds, carcasses of in-
sects, tree sap, etc.
Washing
Chemicals contained in the dirt and dust
picked up from the road surface can damage the paint coat and body of your vehicle if left
in prolonged contact.
Frequent washing and waxing is the best way
to protect your vehicle from this damage. This will also be effective in protecting it
from environmental elements such as rain, snow, salt air, etc.
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
Park the vehicle in the shade and spray it
with water to remove dust. Next, using an ample amount of clean water and a car wash- ing brush or sponge, wash the vehicle from
top to bottom.
Use a mild car washing soap if necessary.
Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a soft
cloth. After washing the vehicle, carefully clean the joints and flanges of the doors, bon- net and other sections where dirt is likely to
remain.:ARN,NGz Do not wash the vehicle while charging
the traction battery.
Doing so could cause fire or an electric shock.
z Before washing the vehicle, make sure
that the charging lid and the inner lid are completely closed.
If the lid is open, the charging unit is ex- posed to water, resulting in fire or an elec-
tric shock.CAUT,ONz When washing the under side of your vehi-
cle or wheel, be careful not to injure your hands.
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CAUT,ONzAs your vehicle is equipped with the rain
sensor, place the wiper switch lever in the
“OFF” position to deactivate the rain sensor before washing the vehicle. Otherwise, the wipers will operate in the presence of water
spray on the windscreen and may get dam- aged as a result.
z Refrain from excessively using a car wash as
its brushes may scratch the paint surface,
causing it to lose its gloss. Scratches will be
especially visible on darker coloured vehi-
cles.
z Never spray or splash water on the electrical
components in the engine compartment. Do- ing so could have an adverse effect on the
Plug-in Hybrid EV system startability.
Exercise caution also when washing the un- derbody; be careful not to spray water intothe engine compartment.
z Some types of hot water washing equipment
apply high pressure and heat to the vehicle. They may cause heat distortion and damage
to the vehicle resin parts and may result in
flooding of the vehicle interior.
Therefore:

CAUT,ONzWaxes containing high abrasive compounds
should not be used.
z On vehicles with a sunroof, be careful when
waxing the area around the sunroof opening,
not to put any wax on the weatherstrip (black rubber). If stained with wax, the
weatherstrip cannot maintain a weatherproof seal with the sunroof.Polishing
The vehicle should only be polished if the
paintwork has become stained or lost its lus-
tre. Do not polish parts with a mat coating
and the plastic bumpers. Doing so could cause stains or damage the finish.
Cleaning plastic parts
Use a sponge or chamois leather.
If a car wax adheres on a grey or black rough surface of the bumper, moulding or lamps, the surface becomes white. In such a case,
wipe it off using lukewarm water and soft
cloth or chamois leather.
CAUT,ONz Do not use a scrubbing brush or other hard
tools as they may damage the plastic part
surface.CAUT,ONz Do not bring the plastic parts into contact
with petrol, light oil, brake fluids, engine
oils, greases, paint thinners, and sulphuric acid (battery electrolyte) which may crack,stain or discolour the plastic parts.
If they touch the plastic parts, wipe them off
with soft cloth, chamois or the like and an aqueous solution of neutral detergent then immediately rinse the affected parts withwater.Chrome parts
In order to prevent spots and corrosion of
chrome parts, wash with water, dry thorough-
ly, and apply a special protective coating. This should be done more frequently in win-
ter.
Aluminium wheels
1. Remove dirt using a sponge while sprin-
kling water on the wheels.
2. Use neutral detergent on any dirt that
cannot be removed easily with water.
Rinse off the neutral detergent after washing the wheels.
3. Dry the wheels thoroughly using a cha-
mois leather or a soft cloth.
CAUT,ONz Do not use a brush or other hard implement
on the wheels.
Doing so could scratch the wheels.
z Do not use any cleaner that contains an abra-
sive substance or is acidic or alkaline. Doing
so could cause the coating on the wheels to peel or become discoloured or stained.
z Do not directly apply hot water using a
steam cleaner or by any other means.
z Contact with seawater and road deicer can
cause corrosion. Rinse off such substances as soon as possible.Window glass
The window glass can normally be cleaned
using only a sponge and water.
Glass cleaner can be used to remove oil,
grease, insect carcasses, etc. After washing the glass, wipe it dry with a clean, dry, soft
cloth. Never use a cloth that is used for clean- ing a painted surface to clean a window. Wax from the painted surface could get on the glass and lower glass transparency and visi-
bility.
NOTEz To clean the inside of the rear window, al-
ways use a soft cloth and wipe the window
glass along the demister heater element so as
not to cause damage.
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Wiper blades
Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to remove
grease, dead insects, etc., from the wiper
blades. Replace the wiper blades when they
no longer wipe properly. (Refer to page 11-13.)
Cleaning the sunroof*
Use a soft cloth to clean the inner side of the
sunroof. Hard deposits should be wiped away with a cloth dipped in warm, neutral deter-
gent solution. Wipe away the solution with asponge dipped in fresh water.
NOTEz The surface treatment on the inside of the
glass may be removed if hard cloth or organ-
ic solvent (benzine, kerosene, thinner, etc.)
is used.Engine compartment
Clean the engine compartment at the begin-
ning and end of winter. Pay particular atten- tion to flanges, crevices and peripheral partswhere dust containing road chemicals and
other corrosive materials might collect.
If salt and other chemicals are used on the roads in your area, clean the engine compart-
ment at least every 3 months.
Never spray or splash water on the electrical
components in the engine compartment, as this may cause damage.
Do not bring the nearby parts, the plastic
parts and so on into contact with sulphuric acid (battery electrolyte) which may crack,
stain or discolour them.
If they are in contact, wipe off with soft
cloth, chamois or the like and an aqueous sol-
ution of neutral detergent then immediately rinse the affected parts with plenty of water.
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