Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (2019 year). Instruction — part 16

CAUTION

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Do not over-rely on the S-AWC. Even the S-
AWC cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle. This sys-
tem, like any other system, has limits and
cannot help you to maintain traction and
control of the vehicle in all circumstances.
Reckless driving may lead to accidents. It is
the driver’s responsibility to drive carefully.
This means taking into account the traffic,
road and environmental conditions.

Twin Motor 4WD

This system improves vehicle stability per-
formance and fuel economy performance
during acceleration and deceleration by mo-
tors provided at front and rear wheels, re-
spectively, controlling the distribution of a
drive force between the front and rear wheels
optimal for the operation of the driver.

Active yaw control system

(AYC)

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The AYC is a system, with a left-right differ-
ential limiting function and yaw control func-
tion, that controls the left-right driving/brak-
ing force by managing the brake.

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Control 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 and
right 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

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Select the drive mode from the following
three types to suit the driving conditions.

S-AWC drive

mode

Function

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

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When the operation mode of the power
switch is in ON, operate the drive mode
switch (A) to change the S-AWC drive mode.

S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control)

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CAUTION

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Use tyres of the same specified size, same
type, same brand and with no wear differ-
ence. If tyres of a different size, type, brand
or degree of wear are used, a warning of EV
system abnormality may be displayed.

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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”.

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The drive mode can be switched while driv-
ing or stopped.

S-AWC drive mode display

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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

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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 6-09.

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 gravity

B,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.

S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control)

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WARNING

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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

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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 brake
on 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.

WARNING

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Do 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.

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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.

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Follow all instructions and guidelines in
the owner’s manual.

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Keep your speed low and do not drive
faster than conditions allow you to.

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Driving on rough roads can be hard on a ve-
hicle. Before you leave paved roads, be sure
all scheduled maintenance and service has
been done, and that you have inspected your
vehicle. Pay special attention to the condi-
tion of the tyres, and check the tyre pres-
sures.

NOTE

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MITSUBISHI MOTORS is not responsible
for any damage or injury caused or liability
incurred by improper and negligent opera-
tion of a vehicle by the operator. All techni-
ques of vehicle operation depend on the skill
and experience of the operator and other par-
ticipating parties. Any deviation from the
recommended operating instructions above
is at their own risk.

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Note that the stopping distance required of a
4-wheel drive vehicle differs very little from
that of a 2-wheel drive vehicle. When driv-
ing on a snow-covered road or a slippery,
muddy surface, make sure that you keep a
sufficient distance between your vehicle and
the one ahead of you.

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The driving posture should be more upright;
adjust the seat to a good position for easy
steering and pedal operation. Be sure to wear
the seat belt.

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After driving on rough roads, check each
part of the vehicle and wash it thoroughly
with water. Refer to the “Inspection and
maintenance following rough road opera-
tion” section and “Maintenance” section.

4-wheel drive operation

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NOTE

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When moving out of mud, sand or fresh
snow, pressing the accelerator pedal may not
allow the Plug-in Hybrid EV system output
to increase. In such situations, switching to
“LOCK” with the S-AWC drive mode
switch and temporarily turning off the Ac-
tive Stability Control (ASC) with the “ASC
OFF” switch will make it easier to move out
your vehicle.
Refer to “Operation under adverse driving
conditions: If your vehicle becomes stuck in
sand, mud or snow” on page 9-21.

On snowy or icy roads

Set the drive mode to “SNOW” in accord-
ance with the road conditions, and then grad-
ually depress the accelerator pedal for a
smooth start.

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Avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration
and sharp turning. Skidding occurs and con-
trol of the vehicle could be lost.

NOTE

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The use of snow tyres and/or snow traction
device (tyre chains) is recommended.

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Maintain a safe distance between vehicles,
avoid sudden braking, and use regenerative
braking.

Driving on sandy or rough

roads

Set the drive mode to “LOCK” and then
gradually depress the accelerator pedal for a
smooth start. Keep the pressure on the accel-
erator pedal as constant as possible, and drive
at low speed.

Climbing/descending sharp

grades

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

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After operating the vehicle in rough road
conditions, be sure to perform the following
inspection and maintenance procedures:

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Check that the vehicle has not been dam-
aged by rocks, gravel, etc.

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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.

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Remove the insects, dried grass, etc.
clogging the radiator core.

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Check the inside of the vehicle. If water
entry is found, dry the carpet etc.

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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

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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.

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Install only the specified tyres on all
wheels. Refer to “Tyres and wheels” on
page 12-09.

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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.

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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 11-12.

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Check the tyre inflation pressure regular-
ly.

CAUTION

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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 serious
faults.

Towing

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Do 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

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Do not turn on the Plug-in Hybrid EV
System or turn a jacked-up wheel when
the 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

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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.

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To switch to the EV priority mode, press the
EV switch with operation mode of the power
switch 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.

1: Engine is not running (blue)
2: Engine is running (gray)

NOTE

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While driving the vehicle in the EV priority
mode, if the engine automatically starts
while the vehicle is accelerating, the vehicle
may accelerate more quickly.

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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.

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When the remaining power in the drive
battery is low.
Charge the drive battery.

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When the cruise control or the adaptive
cruise control system (ACC) is operating.

If you want to use the EV priority mode,
cancel the cruise control or the ACC.

EV switch

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NOTE

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When the drive battery temperature is too
cold.

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When using the EV priority mode is limi-
ted to protect the Plug-in Hybrid EV Sys-
tem.

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While the following message is displayed in
the multi information display, the EV priori-
ty mode cannot be used even if the EV
switch is pressed, a buzzer will sound.

NOTE

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If you select warm air with the air condition-
er switch during driving in the EV priority
mode, the message will appear in the multi
information display. (except for vehicles
with electric heater)

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In any of the situations listed below, the EV
priority mode will be automatically cancel-
led and the message will appear in the multi
information display.

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When the remaining power in the drive
battery becomes low.
Charge the drive battery.

NOTE

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When the vehicle speed of the cruise con-
trol or the ACC is set.

If you want to use the EV priority mode,
cancel the cruise control or the ACC.

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When the drive battery temperature be-
comes too cold.

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When the protecting device of the Plug-in
Hybrid EV System is operated.

EV switch

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NOTE

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If the EV switch is pressed during the heat-
ing of the air conditioner, the message will
appear in the multi information display. (ex-
cept for vehicles with electric heater)

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When the SAVE/CHARGE mode switch or
the SPORT mode switch is pressed while
driving in the EV priority mode, the mode
changes to the selected mode.
If the EV switch is pressed, the mode is re-
turned to the EV priority mode.
However, the mode may not return to the EV
priority mode depending on the remaining
power in the drive battery.

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In any of the situations listed below, the EV
priority mode continues even if the engine is
automatically started.

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When the accelerator pedal is fully de-
pressed.

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When the vehicle speed is over 130 km/h
(80 mph).

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When the demister switch is pressed.

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If the ambient temperature is low, the engine
may start for heating when the Plug-in Hy-
brid EV system is started with air condition-
er performed.
If you want to stop the engine running, se-
lect the EV priority mode with the operation
mode of the power switch in ON before
starting the Plug-in Hybrid EV system.

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In the EV priority mode, the accelerator ped-
al response may be negative even if the ac-
celerator pedal is depressed or released.

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The motor output in the EV priority mode
may decrease due to the deteriorated drive
battery or the ambient temperature falls. In
such a case, start the engine by cancelling
the EV priority mode to secure the motor
output.

SAVE/CHARGE mode
switch

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If you press the switch with the operation
mode of the power switch in ON, you can
change the drive battery mode in the order of
SAVE, CHARGE, OFF, SAVE.

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Battery save mode

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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 consumption
from 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 the
remaining 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.

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The engine may stop when the vehicle stops
or is running.

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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.

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In the following conditions, the battery save
mode cannot be used even if the battery save
mode is selected, a buzzer will sound and
the message will appear in the multi-infor-
mation display.

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When the engine coolant temperature is
high.

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When the remaining fuel quantity is low.

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In any of the situations listed below, the bat-
tery save mode will be automatically cancel-
led and the message will appear in the multi-
information display.

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When the engine coolant temperature be-
comes high.

NOTE

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When the remaining fuel quantity be-
comes low.

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When one of the following switches is press-
ed while driving in the battery save mode,
the mode changes to the selected mode.

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SAVE/CHARGE mode switch

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EV switch

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SPORT mode switch

Refer to “Battery charge mode” on page
7-29, “EV switch” on page 7-25 or
“SPORT mode switch” on page 7-31.
If the SAVE/CHARGE mode switch is
pressed once, the mode is returned to the
battery save mode.

Battery charge mode

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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.

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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.

WARNING

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When you leave the vehicle, be sure to
stopped the Plug-in Hybrid EV System.
Refer to “Parking” on page 7-06

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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.

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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.

CAUTION

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While the battery charge mode is activated,
do not cover the front of the vehicle with
anything including a car cover. Doing so
could cause the engine to overheat.

NOTE

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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.

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In the following conditions, the battery
charge mode cannot be used even if the bat-
tery charge mode is selected, a buzzer will
sound and the message will appear in the
multi-information display.

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When the engine coolant temperature is
high.

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When the remaining fuel quantity is low.

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In any of the situations listed below, the bat-
tery charge mode will be automatically can-
celled and the message will appear in the
multi-information display.

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When the engine coolant temperature be-
comes high.

NOTE

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When the remaining fuel quantity be-
comes low.

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It is recommended to use the battery charge
mode at least 20 minutes before you climb,
in order to continue a speed of more than
100 km/h (62 mph), or when a long slope
(gradient of more than 4 %) is expected.
(According to a towing weight, it may not be
able to continue the speed.)

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When using the battery charge mode with a
vehicle that has stopped in the heath a long
time, it may not charge.

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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.

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The engine may stop near full charge.

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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.

SAVE/CHARGE mode switch

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NOTE

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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.

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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 7-31.
If the SAVE/CHARGE mode switch is
pressed twice, the mode is returned to the
battery charge mode.

SPORT mode switch

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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.

WARNING

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If a large regenerative braking force is ap-
plied, the stop lamps will be automatically
illuminated.

NOTE

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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 when
stepping on the accelerator pedal.

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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. Regen-
erative braking level selector (paddle type)

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When you select the SPORT mode in situa-
tions such as the following, a large regenera-
tive braking force may not work.

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When the driving battery temperature is
high or low.

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When the driving battery is close to fully
charged, or when it is fully charged.

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If 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).

SPORT mode switch

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NOTE

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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.

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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.

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When the remaining amount of fuel becomes
little, the SPORT mode will be automatically
cancelled and the message will appear in the
multi-information display.

If you want to use the SPORT mode, refuel
the vehicle.

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When the following switch is turned on
while driving in the SPORT mode, the mode
changes to the selected mode.

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EV switch

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SAVE/CHARGE mode switch

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Drive mode switch

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ECO mode switch

Acoustic Vehicle Alerting
System (AVAS)

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The Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
(AVAS) is a device that uses sound to alert
pedestrians of the presence of the vehicle.
The system operates when the vehicle speed
is approximately 35 km/h (22 mph) or less
and the engine is not running.

The sound starts when the AVAS is operated
in the following conditions.

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When the vehicle speed is approximately
3 km/h (2 mph) or less with engine not
running and the brake pedal is not de-
pressed.

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When the vehicle speed is approximately
3 km/h (2 mph) to 35 km/h (22 mph) and
engine is not running.

The sound does not start in the following ca-
ses.

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When the vehicle speed is approximately
3 km/h (2 mph) or less and the brake
pedal is depressed.

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When the vehicle speed is approximately
35 km/h (22 mph) or more.

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When the select position is in the “P”
(PARK) position.

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When the AVAS OFF indicator in the
meter is illuminating.

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When the engine is running.

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When the operation mode is set to “ON”, the
AVAS OFF indicator comes on and goes out
after a few seconds.

WARNING

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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.

CAUTION

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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

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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.

WARNING

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Never turn the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting
System (AVAS) off if there is a possibility
that pedestrians pass by.

NOTE

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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.

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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.

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Braking

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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.

CAUTION

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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.

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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 assistance
for the braking system will stop working
and your brakes will not work effectively.

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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 (red)”
on page 6-55 and “Brake warning display” on
page 6-58.

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 confirm
they 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 downhill

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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 operated
freely at all times. Make sure that the
floor mat is securely held in place.

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Put the selector lever to “B” position accord-
ing to the grade of a slope or the speed in a
long downward slope, and use the regenera-
tive brake together.
If you depress the brake pedal and slowing
down is repeated frequently, the foot brake
may be overheated and effectiveness may
worsen.

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Effectiveness 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

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Avoid hard braking situations.
New brakes need to be broken-in by
moderate use for the first 200 km
(124 miles).

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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 pads
replaced immediately.

WARNING

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Driving with worn brake pads will make
it harder to stop, and can cause an acci-
dent.

Brake auto hold

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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While operating the brake auto hold system,
you may hear an operation noise to increase
braking 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.

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The operation mode of the power switch
is in the “ON” position.

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The driver’s seat belt is fastened.

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The driver’s door is closed.

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When the brake auto hold system cannot be
used, a buzzer will sound and the following
warning will appear on the information
screen in the multi information display.

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If this warning appears, confirm that all of
the conditions for system operation are
met and that there is no malfunction in the
system.

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If this warning appears, fasten the driver’s
seat belt.

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If any of the following occurs while the sys-
tem is standby state, the brake auto hold sys-
tem will be turned off automatically and the
indication lamp on the switch goes off.
A buzzer will sound and the message will
appear on the information screen in the multi
information display.

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When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened.

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When the driver’s door is opened.

NOTE

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When there is a malfunction in the sys-
tem.

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If you keep pressing the brake auto hold
switch after setting the brake auto hold to
ON (stand by), the brake auto hold will re-
turn to OFF as a protection function is oper-
ated.
After returning to OFF, the brake auto hold
will not be switched to ON (stand by) even
if the brake auto hold switch is pressed. To
set the brake auto hold to ON, restart the
Plug-in hybrid EV system and press the
brake auto hold switch again.

To activate brake auto hold

When the vehicle is stopped by depressing
the brake pedal with the select position in any
position other than “P” (PARK) or “R” (RE-
VERSE), the brake auto hold activates and
the vehicle will be held stationary.

The brake auto hold indication lamp in the
instrument cluster will come on while the
system activates.

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Release the brake pedal after the brake auto
hold indication lamp is illuminated.

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In the following situations, the brake auto
hold system may not operate temporarily.

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The vehicle is stopped on a slippery road.

•

The vehicle was stopped while the steer-
ing wheel was turned all the way to the
left or right.

•

The vehicle is being turned on a parking
lot turntable.

If this occurs, the brake auto hold system
will return to the normal operation if you de-

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