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

NOTE

6.When the READY indicator changes
from blinking to staying on, the startup of Plug-in Hybrid EV System is activa-ted and the vehicle is now ready to drive.CAUT,ONz Do not press the power switch while holding
the select lever at the operated position.NOTEz Continue to depress the brake pedal until the
READY indicator in the meter stays on.
z After the Plug-in Hybrid EV System has not
started for a while, the brake pedal effort needed to start the Plug-in Hybrid EV Sys-tem may become greater.
If this occurs, depress the brake pedal more
than usual.
z You can drive your vehicle even if the en-
gine is stopped.
z The Plug-in Hybrid EV System can be star-
ted in any operation mode.
z If the READY indicator does not come on,
check the select position indicator. If the in-dicator does not indicate “P”, press the elec-
trical parking switch to display “P” position.
z If the READY indicator does not come on,
turn the power switch to OFF once and, after a while, press the power switch to start Plu- gin Hybrid EV System.Stopping the Plug-in Hybrid
EV System
1. Stop your vehicle completely.
2. Apply the parking brake firmly while
depressing the brake pedal.
3. After pressing the electrical parking
switch, press the power switch to stop the Plug-in Hybrid EV System. (Refer to“Electrical Parking switch” on page
7-18.)
:ARN,NGz Never stop the Plug-in Hybrid EV System
during running except in an emergency. The effectiveness of the brake becomes
very poor and the steering wheel becomes very heavy, which can easily lead to an ac-
cident.NOTEz Do not operate the power switch during run-
ning except in an emergency. If you have to stop the Plug-in Hybrid EV System becauseof an emergency during operation, continue
to press the power switch for three seconds or longer or press the power switch threetimes or more quickly. The Plug-in Hybrid
EV System stops, the operation mode turns to ACC, and the selector lever position shifts
to the “P” position at very slow speed.NOTEz If you press the power switch when the se-
lector lever position is other than the “P” po-
sition while your vehicle is stopped, the se- lector lever position automatically shifts to
the “P” position, Plug-in Hybrid EV System stops, and the power mode turns to “OFF”.
z If the parking lock mechanism is faulty, a
warning is displayed on the information
screen in the multi-information display. When this warning is displayed, the Plug-in
Hybrid EV System cannot be stopped unless
you apply the parking brake and then press the power switch. Park on a flat place with
the parking brake securely applied. Have your vehicle inspected by a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.If the keyless operation key is
not operating properly
Insert the keyless operation key into the key
slot. Starting the Plug-in Hybrid EV System and changing the operation mode should be now possible.
Starting and stopping the Plug-in Hybrid EV System
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Remove the keyless operation key from the
key slot after starting the Plug-in Hybrid EV System or changing the operation mode.NOTEz Do not insert into the key slot anything other
than the keyless operation key. This could
cause damage or a malfunction.
z Remove the object or additional key from
the the keyless operation key before insert-ing the key into the key slot. The vehicle
may not be able to receive the registered ID
code from the registered key. Therefore, the Plug-in Hybrid EV System may not start and
the operation mode may not change.
z The keyless operation key is fixed in the key
slot when inserted in the illustrated direc- tion. Simply pull out the key to remove it
from the key slot.Keyless operation key remind-
er
If the operation mode is in OFF and the driv- er’s door is opened with the keyless operation
key in the key slot, the warning display will appear and the outer buzzer sounds for ap-
proximately 3 seconds to remind you to re- move the key.
Selector lever (Joystick
type)Selector lever operation
The selector lever always returns to its home (
) position when it is released.
The position you select with the selector lev- er will be illuminated on the shift position
panel shown in the illustration below.
Move the selector lever slowly and securely
in the following method.
z To select “D” (DRIVE) or “R” (RE-
VERSE):
Move the selector lever in the direction
of the arrow.
z To select “N” (NEUTRAL):
Move the selector lever in the direction of the arrow and hold it for a while.
z To select “B” (REGENERATIVE
BRAKE):
Move the selector lever in the direction of the arrow.
Selector lever (Joystick type)
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position

The “B” (REGENERATIVE BRAKE) posi-tion can only be selected while the select po-
sition is in the “D” (DRIVE) position. When the selector lever is moved to the “B” posi- tion, the regenerative brake force will be-
come stronger.
When the selector lever is again moved to the “B” position, the maximum regenerative
brake force will be used.
To return to the “D” position, use the selector
lever to select the “D” position.NOTEz If you operate the selector lever to “B” twice
too quickly, the regenerative brake force
may not become the maximum.:ARN,NGz Do not replace the selector lever knob
with anything other than a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS GENUINE part. In addition,
do not hang, attach or place any object, pouch or bag around the selector lever.
The selector lever may unintentionally move resulting in an accident.:ARN,NGz When you shift the selector lever to “D”
or “R” position, always depress the brake
pedal with your right foot for your safety. Never shift the lever while depressing the
accelerator pedal. Doing so will start your vehicle abruptly, which may lead to a seri-
ous accident. It may also be a cause of
failure of the vehicle.NOTEz You cannot operate the regenerative brake
while the adaptive cruise control system
(ACC) is operating.
z Every time while operating the selector lev-
er, be sure to check the position displayed onthe indicator.
z If you perform the following operation, the
buzzer may sound and the select position may automatically shift to the “N” (NEU- TRAL) position.

Select position indicator
This indicator displays the selector lever po- sition in the meter.NOTEz When the “B” position is selected, the selec-
ted regenerative brake force position is also
displayed at “B” position.
z You cannot operate the regenerative brake
while the adaptive cruise control system
(ACC) is operating.Selector lever positions
“P” PARK
The wheels are locked. When you park your
vehicle, be sure to apply the parking brakeand press the electrical parking switch.
“R” REVERSE
This position is to back up.
“N” NEUTRAL
No power is transmitted to the wheels. The
wheels are not locked.
:ARN,NGz Never move the selector lever to the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position while driving, you
will lose regenerative braking.
z Always keep your right foot on the brake
pedal when shifting into or out of “N”, to minimize the risk of loss of control.
“D” DRIVE
This position is for normal driving.
“B” REGENERATIVE BRAKE
This position is for the regenerative braking.
You can adjust the regenerative braking force
up to two levels.
Refer to “Selector lever operation” on page 7-15.
Refer to “Braking: When driving down a
long hill” on page 7-33.
:ARN,NGz Sudden regenerative brake may cause the
tyres to skid.
Select this position according to the road conditions and vehicle speed.CAUT,ONz When the capacity of the drive battery is
close to full or when the drive battery tem- perature is low, the regenerative brake will
become less effective.
In such case, depress the brake pedal strong- ly.NOTEz If a large regenerative braking force is gen-
erated by using the selector lever or the re-generative braking level selector, the stop
lamps will be automatically illuminated.
Select position indicator
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Electrical Parking switch
When you park your vehicle, be sure to apply the parking brake and press the electrical
parking switch to lock the wheels. The indi- cator on the switch illuminates in green and
the select position indicator displays “P” on the information screen in the meter.CAUT,ONz If you operate the electrical parking switch
and the select lever repeatedly within a short
time, the shifting from the “P” position or to the “P” position is restrained for a certainperiod for the system protection. In such a
case, wait for a while and then perform the operation.
z If the parking lock mechanism is faulty, a
warning is displayed on the information
screen in the multi-information display. When this warning is displayed, park on a
flat place with the parking brake securely applied. Have your vehicle inspected by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.
z If you press the electrical parking switch be-
fore your vehicle stops completely, the vehi- cle makes a sudden stop, which may cause
injury to passengers. This also can be a cause of failure of the vehicle.
z Do not place an object around the electrical
parking switch. The electrical parking switch
may be pressed by the object when you
place it there or when you somehow touch it. This will cause unintentional shifting to “P” or “N” position, which may lead to an acci-
dent.
CAUT,ONz Be careful not to spill beverages, etc. around
the electrical parking switch. The electrical
parking switch may be stuck to the pressed
position when it is pressed.NOTEz When the selector lever is shifted from the
“P” position or to the “P” position, operatingnoise and vibration of the parking lock are felt, but this is normal.
Electrical Parking switch re-
minder buzzer
If the driver’s door is opened with the select
position other than “P” when the vehicle is at a stop, the buzzer sounds to warn to press the
electrical parking switch.
Regenerative braking level
selector (paddle type)*
Regenerative braking level selector can
quickly change the regenerative brake force keeping your hand on the steering wheel
when you release your foot from the acceler-
ator pedal while driving.
Electrical Parking switch
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By pulling the regenerative braking level se-
lector, the brake force (amount of electrical energy to charge the drive battery) can be ad- justed according to the driving condition suchas before a curve or a downhill.
Regenerative braking level can be switched
in the 6 level from B0 (without regenerative brake force) to B5 (large regenerative brake
force).CAUT,ONz If a large regenerative brake force is applied
on a slippery road, tyres may skid. Always
drive safely in accordance with the prevail- ing road condition.
z If you operate the right and left paddles si-
multaneously, the regenerative brake force
level may not change.NOTEz Repeated continuous operation of a paddle
will continuously change the brake forcelevels.
z If you turn on the SPORT mode, the regener-
ative braking force level will automatically
switch to B5. After the regenerative braking force level is switched, the regenerative braking level can be adjusted by the regener-
ative braking level selector.
z If you turn on the cruise control when the
level B0 or B1 (smaller regenerative brake
force) is selected, the level is returned to the
normal level B2 automatically.
z When stronger regenerative braking is gen-
erated, the stop lamps will illuminate even when the brake pedal is not depressed.
z Under the cruise control, the level B0 or B1
cannot be selected. The buzzer sounds if you
try to select these levels.NOTEz On vehicles with the adaptive cruise control
system (ACC), you cannot control the regen-
erative brake force level while the adaptive cruise control system (ACC) is operating.The buzzer sounds if you operate the pad-
dles.
To decrease regenerative brake
force
Each time you pull the “+” paddle towards you, the regenerative brake force lowers by
one level.
Regenerative braking level selector (paddle type)*
7-192**(20(1Starting and driving7Increase in regenerative brake forceDecrease in regenerative brake force

To increase regenerative brakeforce
Each time you pull the “

CAUT,ONzControl 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 andright 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
Select the drive mode from the following three types to suit the driving conditions.
Drive modeFunction
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
When the operation mode of the power switch is in ON, operate the drive mode
switch (A) to change the S-AWC drive mode.
CAUT,ONz Use tyres of the same specified size, same
type, same brand and with no wear differ- ence. If tyres of a different size, type, brandor degree of wear are used, a warning of EVsystem abnormality may be displayed.NOTEz 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”.
z The drive mode can be switched while driv-
ing or stopped.
S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control)
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S-AWC drive mode display
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
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 6-08.
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 gravityB,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.
:ARN,NGz 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
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 brakeon 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.
4-wheel drive operation
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