engine oil MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV 2014 Owner's Manual (in English)

ForewordE09200105969
Thank you for selecting an OUTLANDER PHEV as your new vehicle.
This owner’s manual will add to your understanding and full enjoyment of
the many fine features of this vehicle.
It contains information prepared to acquaint you with the proper way to oper-
ate and maintain your vehicle for the utmost in driving pleasure.

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Europe B.V. reserves the right to make changes in
design and specifications and/or to make additions to or improvements in
this product without obligation to install them on products previously manu- factured.
It is an absolute requirement for the driver to strictly observe all laws and
regulations concerning vehicles.

This owner’s manual has been written in compliance with such laws and reg- ulations, but some of the contents may become contradictory with later amendment of the laws and regulations.

Please leave this owner’s manual in this vehicle at time of resale. The next
owner will appreciate having access to the information contained in this
owner’s manual.

Repairs to your vehicle:
Vehicles in the warranty period:
All warranty repairs must be carried out by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.

Vehicles outside the warranty period:
Where the vehicle is repaired is at the discretion of the owner.
Throughout this owner’s manual the words WARNING and CAUTION
appear.
These serve as reminders to be especially careful. Failure to follow instruc-
tions could result in personal injury or damage to your vehicle.WARNING
indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or death if in- structions are not followed.
CAUTION
means hazards or unsafe practices that could cause minor personal in-
jury or damage to your vehicle.
You will see another important symbol:
NOTE:gives helpful information.*:indicates optional equipment.
It may differ according to the sales classification; refer to the sales catalogue.
Abbreviations used in this owner’s manual:
LHD: Left-Hand Drive
RHD: Right-Hand Drive
Information for station service
E09300103852Fuel
Fuel tank capacity45 litresFuel requirementsUnleaded petrol octane number (EN228)95 RON or higherEngine oilRefer to the “Maintenance” section for the selection of engine oil.Tyre inflation pressureRefer to the “Maintenance” section for the tyre inflation pressure.
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Plug-in Hybrid EV System................................................................. 2-02
Cautions and actions to deal with intense heat................................... 2-09 Cautions and actions to deal with intense cold................................... 2-09Fuel selection...................................................................................... 2-12Filling the fuel tank............................................................................. 2-12Installation of accessories................................................................... 2-14
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems................... 2-14
Genuine parts...................................................................................... 2-15 Safety and disposal information for used engine oil........................... 2-15
Disposal information for used batteries.............................................. 2-15General information
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CAUTIONlIf the wires interfere with the vehicle body
or improper installation methods are used(protective fuses not included, etc.), elec-
tronic devices may be adversely affected, re-
sulting in a fire or other accident.Genuine parts
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MITSUBISHI MOTORS has gone to great
lengths to bring you a superbly crafted auto-
mobile offering the highest quality and de- pendability.
Use MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE
Parts, designed and manufactured to maintain your MITSUBISHI MOTORS automobile at
top performance. MITSUBISHI MOTORS
GENUINE Parts are identified by this mark and are available at all MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Points.
Safety and disposal
information for used engine
oil E00200600155WARNINGlProlonged and repeated contact may
cause serious skin disorders, including
dermatitis and cancer.
l Avoid contact with the skin as far as pos-
sible and wash thoroughly after any con- tact.
l Keep used engine oils out of reach of chil-
dren.
Protect the environment
It is illegal to pollute drains, water courses
and soil. Use authorized waste collection fa-cilities, including civic amenity sites and ga- rages providing facilities for disposal of used
oil and used oil filters. If in doubt, contact your local authority for advice on disposal.
Disposal information for
used batteries E00201300032
Your vehicle contains batter- ies and/or accumulators.
Do not mix with general
household waste.
For proper treatment, recov-
ery and recycling of used
batteries, please take them to applicable col-
lection points, in accordance with your na- tional legislation and the Directives 2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these batteries correctly, you
will help to save valuable resources and pre-
vent any potential negative effects on human
health and the environment which could oth- erwise arise from inappropriate waste han- dling.
Genuine parts
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WARNING•Do not get in the vehicle (including the
luggage compartment) to take out something or for other purposes.
• Do not open the rear hatch, for exam-
ple to remove or place an item in the cargo area.
Charging may affect the operation of elec-
tric medical devices and result in serious personal injury or death.
l Do not charge when the EV charging ca-
ble is coiled up.
Doing so the cable may be heated and this might result in fire.
l Before charging, make sure that there is
no foreign matter such as dust at the nor- mal charge port and the normal charge
connector.
At this time, do not touch the normal
charge port.
l When the normal charge connector is
connected to the charge port, prevent for-
eign matter such as water or dust from
entering in the connection.
Connection with foreign matter such as
water or dust may cause fire or an electric shock. Do not perform charging if theremight be strong exposure to water at the
connection.
l Never pull the cable to remove the plug.
And never submerge the EV charging
connector, control box or plug in water.
l Please observe the following in order to
prevent accidents during charging such as
electrocution.WARNING• Only use the EV charging cable that is
supplied with the vehicle.
• Do not charge another vehicle by the
EV charging cable. The cable may overheat and this may result in a fire.
• When charging outdoors, make sure to
use an outlet that is protected from wa-
ter entering.
• Do not perform charging with the car
cover.
• Do not connect or disconnect the plug
and connector with wet hands.
l While it is normal for the connector and
charging cable to become warm during charging, discontinue use immediately if
the connector or charging cable becomes hot to the touch.
l While it is normal for the control box to
become warm during charging, discontin-
ue use immediately if the control box be- comes hot to the touch.
l If abnormal smells are detected or the ve-
hicle produces smoke, quickly stop charg-
ing.
l Do not perform charging in a poorly ven-
tilated area or in an enclosed area. Keep
sparks, cigarettes, and flames away from
the auxiliary battery.
Flammable gas generated from the auxili- ary battery during charging may be trap- ped, resulting in explosion.
If charging is inevitably required, venti-
late the area well.WARNINGl Grasp the normal charge connector when
connecting or disconnecting the EVcharging cable.
Grasping the cable may damage the cable
and could cause an electric shock, short circuit, and/or fire.CAUTIONl During charging, the cooling fans inside the
engine room may automatically be operated even if the operation mode of the powerswitch in OFF.
Keep your hands away from the cooling fan during charging.
l Do not perform charging from other power
source like a generator. Doing so could cause a malfunction.NOTEl If the charge connector is not easily connec-
ted to the charge port due to foreign materialentering, never force the connection. Doing so could damage the charging equipment or
the vehicle. Please contact a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
l The on board charger is only for rated AC
220-240V outlets.
Normal charging (charging method with rated AC 220-240V outlet)
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ScreenCauseSolution (Reference)lThere is a fault in the fuel system.l We recommend you to consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.l The fuel is running low.lRefuel as soon as possible. Refer to
“Fuel
remaining warning display” on page 6-11.l You are driving with the parking brake
still applied.l Release the parking brake. Refer to
“Brake warning display” on page 6-44.l There is a fault in the engine oil circula-
tion system.l Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place. We recommend you to have it checked.
Refer to “Oil pressure warning display” on page 6-45.l There is a fault in the SRS airbag or the
pretensioner system.l We recommend you to have it checked,
immediately.
Refer to “Supplemental restraint System
(SRS) warning lamp” on page 5-35.
Indication lamp, warning lamp, and information screen display list
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When the operation mode of the power
switch is put in ON, if the brake fluid is low,
this warning is displayed.
The warning lamp in the instrument cluster also illuminates.CAUTIONl If this warning stays illuminated and does
not go out while driving, there is a danger of ineffective braking. In this case, immediate-
ly park your vehicle in a safe place and we recommend you to have it checked.
l If the brake warning display is displayed and
the brake warning lamp and the ABS warn- ing lamp are illuminated at the same time,
the braking force distribution function will
not operate, so the vehicle may be destabi- lised during sudden braking. Avoid sudden
braking and high-speed driving, stop the ve-
hicle in a safe place, and we recommend you to have it checked.
l The vehicle should be brought to a halt in
the following manner when brake perform-
ance has deteriorated.
• Depress the brake pedal harder than usual.
Even if the brake pedal moves down to
the very end of its possible stroke, keep it pressed down hard.
• Should the brakes fail, use regenerative
brake to reduce your speed and carefully
pull the parking brake lever.
Depress the brake pedal to operate the
stop lamp to alert the vehicles behind you.Oil pressure warning display
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If the engine oil pressure drops while the
Plug-in Hybrid EV System is operating, thewarning display is displayed on the informa-
tion screen in the multi information display.
CAUTIONl If the vehicle is driven while the engine oil
is low, or the oil level is normal but the warning is displayed, the engine may burn
out and be damaged.
l If the warning is displayed while the Plug-in
Hybrid EV System is operating, immediately
park your vehicle in a safe place and check
the engine oil level.
l If the warning is displayed while the engine
oil level is normal, have it inspected.Combination headlamps
and dipper switch E00506003429
HeadlampsNOTEl Do not leave the lights on for a long time
while the Plug-in Hybrid EV System is sta-tionary (not operating). A run-down auxili- ary battery could result.
l When it rains, or when the vehicle has been
washed, the inside of the lens sometimes be-
comes foggy, but this does not indicate a
functional problem.
When the lamp is switched on, the heat will remove the fog. However, if water gathers
inside the lamp, we recommend you to have it checked.
Combination headlamps and dipper switch
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lCheck the tyre inflation pressure regular-
ly.CAUTIONl 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 subjec-
ted to excessive loading possibly leading to oil leakage, component seizure, or other seri-ous faults.
Towing
CAUTIONl Do not tow 4-wheel drive vehicles with the
front or rear wheels on the ground (Type Aor 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
WARNINGl Do not turn on the Plug-in Hybrid EV
System or turn a jacked-up wheel whenthe 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.Battery save switch
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The remaining quantity of the drive battery
can be kept if you drive in the EV driving mode at a residential area or use electric
power at the destination.
Moreover, the electric power consumption of
the drive battery can also be held down by
pressing the battery save switch while high- speed driving.
If the battery save switch is pressed while the
READY indicator is on, the engine will start
to keep the remaining quantity of the drive battery, the vehicle operates in the series hy-
brid mode or the parallel hybrid mode.
It can be cancelled, if it is pressed once again.
If the battery save mode is activated, the fol-
lowing image is displayed on the information screen in the multi-information display.
Battery save switch
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[If the cooling fans are turning]
After the high coolant temperature warn-
ing has gone off, stop the Plug-in Hybrid EV system.
[If the cooling fans are not turning]
Stop the Plug-in Hybrid EV system im-
mediately and contact a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point for
assistance.*: Front of the vehicleWARNINGl Be careful not to get your hands or clothes
caught in the cooling fan.
4. Check the coolant level in the reserve
tank (B and C).
B: Reserve tank for engine cooling
C: Reserve tank for EV cooling system
5. Add coolant to the radiator and/or re-
serve tank if necessary. (Refer to the
“Maintenance” section.)WARNINGl Make sure that the engine and the Plug-in
Hybrid EV system have cooled down be-
fore removing the radiator cap (D) and the reserve tank cap (E), because hotsteam or boiling water will otherwise gush
from the filler port and may scald you.CAUTIONl Do not add coolant while the engine is hot.
Suddenly adding cold coolant could damage the engine. Wait for the engine to cool
down, then add coolant a little at a time.
6. Examine the radiator hoses for coolant
leakage and the drive belt for looseness
or damage.
If there is anything wrong with the cool-
ing system or drive belt, we recommend
you to have it checked and repaired.
Engine overheating
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CAUTIONlWaxes containing high abrasive compounds
should not be used.
l 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
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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
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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.
CAUTIONl Do not use a scrubbing brush or other hard
tools as they may damage the plastic part surface.CAUTIONl 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 thenimmediately rinse the affected parts with
water.Chrome parts
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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*
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1. Remove dirt using a sponge while sprin-
kling water on the vehicle.
2. Use neutral detergent on any dirt that
cannot be removed easily with water.
Rinse off the neutral detergent after
washing the vehicle.
3. Dry the vehicle thoroughly using a cha-
mois leather or a soft cloth.
CAUTIONl Do not use a brush or other hard implement
on the wheels.
Doing so could scratch the wheels.
l 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.
l Do not directly apply hot water using a
steam cleaner or by any other means.
l Contact with seawater and road deicer can
cause corrosion. Rinse off such substances as soon as possible.Window glass
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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. Waxfrom the painted surface could get on the
glass and lower glass transparency and visi-
bility.
Cleaning the exterior of your vehicle
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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...................................................................................... 11-08
Brake fluid.........................................................................................11-08
Auxiliary battery............................................................................... 11-09
Tyres..................................................................................................11-10 Wiper blade rubber replacement....................................................... 11-13
General maintenance......................................................................... 11-15
Fusible links...................................................................................... 11-16
Fuses..................................................................................................11-16
Replacement of lamp bulbs............................................................... 11-22
Masking the headlamps.....................................................................11-30Maintenance
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