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

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
your vehicle
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.
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...................................................................................... 11-07
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