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

Service precautions........................................................................... 11-02
Catalytic converter............................................................................ 11-03
Bonnet............................................................................................... 11-04
Engine oil.......................................................................................... 11-05 Engine coolant/Plug-in hybrid EV system coolant........................... 11-06
Washer fluid...................................................................................... 11-07
Brake fluid.........................................................................................11-08
Auxiliary battery............................................................................... 11-08
Tyres.................................................................................................. 11-09 Wiper blade rubber replacement....................................................... 11-13General maintenance......................................................................... 11-15
Fusible links...................................................................................... 11-15
Fuses..................................................................................................11-16
Replacement of lamp bulbs............................................................... 11-23Maintenance
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Service precautions
Adequate care of your vehicle at regular in-
tervals serves to preserve the value and ap- pearance as long as possible.
Maintenance items as described in this own-
er’s manual can be performed by the owner. We recommend you to have the periodic in-
spection and maintenance performed by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point or another specialist.In the event a malfunction or a problem is
discovered, we recommend you to have it checked and repaired. This section contains
information on inspection maintenance pro- cedures that you can do yourself. Follow theinstructions and cautions for each of the vari-
ous procedures.
A- Cooling fans B- Caution label
C- Radiator cap
D- EV cooling reserve tank cap
*: Front of the vehicle:ARN,NGzBefore performing inspection or mainte-
nance, be sure to disconnect the normal charge connector from the vehicle andconfirm that the operation mode of the
power switch is set to “OFF”.
z Never touch the high-voltage parts in the
engine compartment. Never remove or
disassemble the high-voltage components, cables (orange) or connectors. Also, never
disassemble normal charging cables, nor- mal charge connector, plugs or outlet.
Failure to observe this instruction could
cause an electric shock which can result in a serious injury or death. These parts
have labels that indicate handling precau- tions. Follow the instruction on these la-bels. Contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point for any necessa-
ry maintenance.
Refer to “High-Voltage components” on page 2-08.
z When checking or servicing the inside of
the engine compartment, make sure the plug-in hybrid EV system is switched offand has had a chance to cool down.
Service precautions
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:ARN,NGzIf it is necessary to do work in the engine
compartment with the plug-in hybrid EV
system starting, be especially careful that
your clothing, hair, etc., does not become caught by the cooling fans, drive belts, orother moving parts.
z After performing the maintenance, make
sure that no tools or cloths are left behind in the engine compartment. If they are leftbehind, a fire or damage to the vehicle
may occur.
z The cooling fans can turn on automatical-
ly even if the plug-in hybrid EV system is stopping. Put the operation mode of the
power switch in OFF to be safe while you work in the engine compartment.
z Make sure that the engine and Plug-in
Hybrid EV system has cooled down be- fore removing the radiator cap and EV
cooling system reserve tank cap, because hot steam or boiling water will otherwise
gush from the filler port and may scald you.
z Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open
flames around fuel or auxiliary battery.The fumes are flammable.
z Be extremely cautious when working
around the auxiliary battery. It contains poisonous and corrosive sulphuric acid.
z Do not get under your vehicle with just
the body jack supporting it. Always use
automotive jack stands.:ARN,NGz Improper handling of components and
materials used in the vehicle can endanger
your personal safety. We recommend you to consult a specialist for necessary infor-
mation.
z The components inside the engine room
might be very hot to the touch.
To avoid being burnt, make sure all com- ponents have sufficiently cooled before be-ginning an inspection. These components
are affixed with the label indicating pre- cautions for handling. Follow the instruc-tions on the label.
1- Brake fluid reservoir (RHD)
2- Engine oil level dipstick
3- Engine oil cap
4- Brake fluid reservoir (LHD)
5- Washer fluid reservoir
6- EV cooling system reservoir
7- Engine coolant reservoir
Catalytic converter
The exhaust gas scavenging devices used with the catalytic converter are extremely ef-
ficient for the reduction of noxious gases. The catalytic converter is installed in the ex-
haust system.
It is important to keep the engine properly tuned to ensure proper catalyst operation andprevent possible catalyst damage.:ARN,NGz As with any vehicle, do not park or oper-
ate this vehicle in areas where combusti-
ble materials such as dry grass or leaves can come in contact with a hot exhaust
since a fire could occur.
z Paint should not be applied to the catalyt-
ic converter.NOTEz Use fuel of the type recommended in
“Fuel
selection” on page 2-14.
Catalytic converter
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Bonnet
To open
1. Pull the release lever towards you to un-
lock the bonnet.
2. Raise the bonnet while pressing the safe-
ty lock.
NOTEz Only open the bonnet when the wipers are in
the original position. In any other position,the wipers could damage the paint or bonnet.
3. Support the bonnet by inserting the sup-
port bar in its slot.
CAUT,ONz Note that the support bar may disengage the
bonnet if the open bonnet is lifted by astrong wind.
z After inserting the support bar into the slot,
make sure the bar supports the bonnet se-
curely from falling down on to your head or body.
To close
1. Unlatch the support bar and clip it in its
holder.
2. Slowly lower the bonnet to a position
about 20 cm above the closed position, then let it drop.
3. Make sure the bonnet is securely locked
by softly lifting the centre of the bonnet.CAUT,ONz Be careful that hands or fingers are not trap-
ped when closing the bonnet.
z Before driving, make sure that the bonnet is
securely locked. An incompletely locked bonnet can suddenly open while driving.
This can be extremely dangerous.NOTEz If this does not close the bonnet, release it
from a slightly higher position.
z Do not press down firmly on the bonnet as
doing so could damage it.
Bonnet
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NOTEzFor vehicles equipped with the security
alarm system, if you drive with the bonnetleft open, a warning display is displayed on
the information screen in the multi informa- tion display.Engine oil
To check and refill engine oil
The engine oil used has a significant effect on
the engine’s performance, service life and startability. Be sure to use oil of the recom-
mended quality and appropriate viscosity.
All engines consume a certain amount of oil during normal operation. Therefore, it is im-portant to check the oil level at regular inter- vals or before starting a long trip. 1. Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface.
2. Switch off the engine.
3. Wait a few minutes.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a
clean cloth.
5. Reinsert the dipstick as far as it goes. 6. Remove the dipstick and read the oil lev- el, which should always be within therange indicated.
7. If the oil level is below the specified
limit, remove the cap located on the cyl- inder head cover and add enough oil to
raise the level to within the specified range. Do not overfill to avoid engine
damage. Be sure to use the specified en-
gine oil and do not mix various types of
oil.
8. After adding oil, close the cap securely.
9. Confirm the oil level by repeating step 4
to 6.NOTEz The engine oil will deteriorate rapidly if the
vehicle is subjected to severe conditions, re-
quiring earlier oil replacement.
Please refer to the maintenance schedule.
z For information on how to dispose of used
engine oil, refer to page 2-21.
Recommended engine oil vis-
cosity
z Select engine oil of the proper SAE vis-
cosity number according to the atmos-pheric temperature.
z Use engine oil conforming to the follow-
ing classification:

NOTEzUse of additives is not recommended since
they may reduce the effectiveness of addi-
tives already included in the engine oil. It may result in failure of the mechanical as-
sembly.Engine coolant/Plug-in
hybrid EV system coolant
To check the coolant level
A transparent engine coolant reserve tank (A) and EV cooling system reserve tank (B) is lo-
cated in the engine compartment.
The coolant level in this tank should be kept
between the “LOW” and “FULL” marks
when measured while the engine and the plug-in hybrid EV system are cold.To add coolant
The cooling system is a closed system and
normally the loss of coolant should be very slight. A noticeable drop in the coolant level
could indicate leakage. If this occurs, we rec- ommend you to have the system checked as
soon as possible.
If the level should drop below the “LOW”
level on the reserve tank, open the lid and add coolant.
Also, if the reserve tank is completely empty, remove the radiator cap (C) or the reservetank cap (D) and add coolant until the level
reaches the filler neck.
:ARN,NGz Do not open the radiator cap (C) and the
reserve tank cap (D) while the engine and the plug-in hybrid EV system are hot. The coolant system is under pressure and any
hot coolant escaping could cause severe burns.
Engine coolant/Plug-in hybrid EV system coolant
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LOW

Anti-freeze
The engine coolant and the plug-in hybridEV system coolant contains an ethylene gly-col anti-corrosion agent. Some parts of the
engine and the plug-in hybrid EV system are cast aluminium alloy, and periodic changing
of the engine coolant and the plug-in hybrid EV system coolant are necessary to prevent
corrosion of these parts.

Use “ MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE
SUPER LONG LIFE COOLANT PREMI-
UM” or equivalent *
.
MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE Coolant
has excellent protection against corrosion and rust formation of all metals including alumi-
nium and can avoid blockages in the radiator, heater, cylinder head, engine block, etc.Because of the necessity of this anti-corro-
sion agent, the coolant must not be replaced with plain water even in summer. The re-
quired concentration of anti-freeze differs de- pending on the expected ambient tempera-
ture.

Above -35

Brake fluid
To check the fluid level
The fluid level must be between the “MAX”
and “MIN” marks on the reservoir.
The fluid level is monitored by a float. When
the fluid level falls below the “MIN” mark, the brake fluid warning lamp lights up.The fluid level falls slightly with wear of the brake pads, but this does not indicate any ab-
normality.

The fluid in the master cylinder should be checked when doing other work under thebonnet. The brake system should also be checked for leakage at the same time.
If the fluid level falls markedly in a short length of time, it indicates leaks from the
brake system.
If this occurs, we recommend you to have the
vehicle checked.
Fluid type
Use brake fluid conforming to DOT3 or DOT4 from a sealed container. The brake flu-id is hygroscopic. Too much moisture in the
brake fluid will adversely affect the brake system, reducing the performance.
:ARN,NGz Take care in handling brake fluid as it is
harmful to the eyes, may irritate your skin and will damage painted surfaces.
Wipe up any spills immediately.
If brake fluid gets on your hand or in your eyes, flush immediately with clean
water. Follow up with a doctor as necessa-
ry.CAUT,ONz Use only the specified brake fluid.
Do not mix or add different brands of brake fluid to prevent chemical reactions.
Do not let any petroleum-based fluid touch, mix with, or get into the brake fluid.
This will damage the seals.
z Keep the reservoir tank cap closed to pre-
vent the brake fluid from deteriorating ex- cept maintenance.
z Clean the filler cap before removing and
close the cap securely after maintenance.Auxiliary battery
The condition of the auxiliary battery is very
important for quick starting of the plug-in hy-
brid EV system and proper functioning of the vehicle’s electrical system. Regular inspec-
tion is especially important in cold weather.
Be sure to have a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point check the auxiliary battery.
Brake fluid
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