cooling MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2014 3.G Owners Manual

Plug-in Hybrid EV SystemGeneral information 2-5
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zThe performance may be changed due tothe outside temperature.At low temperature, in particular, the EVcruising range is short and the chargingtime is long, compared to operation atnormal temperature.zThe battery is gradually discharged with-out use and the battery charge is lowered.zIt is not necessary to consume the batterycompletely before charging.zIf your vehicle is not used for a long time,check the drive battery level display every3 months.If the drive battery level display shows 0,charge the battery until some indicationappears. Alternately, put the operationmode of the power switch in “ON” to startthe engine automatically, wait for theengine to stop automatically, then put theoperation mode of the power switch in“OFF”.zMitsubishi Motors collects drive batteries.If you scrap your vehicle, please consult aMitsubishi Motors Authorised ServicePoint.
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zEven if the charge level is the same, theEV cruising range may vary depending ondriving conditions. Since driving at highspeed or climbing on a hill requires higherconsumption of the drive battery thanusual, the EV cruising range is shortened.zSince the air conditioning (cooling orheating) consumes power of the drive bat-tery, its operation results in a shorter EVcruising range. Maintain an appropriatetemperature.zPut the selector lever to “B” (BRAKE)position according to the road condition.To c h a rg e t h e d r i v e b a t t e r y w i t h a p p r o p r i -ate use of the regenerative brake, it can beincreased the EV cruising range.
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The Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System(AVAS) is device that uses sound to alertpedestrians of the presence of the vehicle.The system operates when the vehicle speedis about 35 km/h or less and the engine is notrunning.Refer to “Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System(AVAS)” on page 7-24.
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A crash or impact significant enough torequire an emergency response for conven-tional vehicles would also require the sameresponse for Outlander PHEV.Also follow the instructions described belowto avoid severe burns and electrical shock thatmay result in serious injury or death.
Precautions for operation
EV cruising range Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Sys-tem (AVAS)
WA R N I N GzEven if the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Sys-tem (AVAS) sounds, pay special attentionto pedestrians.Pedestrians may not notice the oncomingvehicle, which may cause an accidentresulting in serious
personal injury or
death.
In case of a collision
WA R N I N GzIf your vehicle is dr
ivable, pull your vehi-
cle off the road to a safe, nearby locationand remain on the scene.Also, if possible, do the following opera-tions and stay out of the way of anyoncoming traffic while awaiting thearrival of emergency responders.•Apply chocks to the wheels.•Put the select position in “P”(PARK)position.•Apply the parking brake.
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Normal charging (charging method with rated AC 240 V outlet)
Charging 3-9
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The charging port courtesy lamp (A) illumi-nates when the charging lid is opened.
•Only use the EV charging cable that issupplied with the vehicle.•Do not charge another vehicle by the EVcharging cable. The cable may over heatand result in a fire.•When charging outd
oors, make sure to
use an outlet that is protected from waterentering.•Do not perform charging with the carcover.•Do not connect or disconnect the plugand connector with wet hands.•Do not charge the battery if there is arisk of lightning.
zWhen the EV charging cable or the plugare damaged or it cannot connect byentering a foreign substance, do not con-nect the EV charging cable by force.zWhile it is normal for the connector andcharging cable to become warm duringcharging, discontinue use immediately ifthe connector or charging cable becomeshot to the touch.zWhile it is normal for the control box tobecome warm during
charging, discon-
tinue use immediately if the control boxbecomes hot to the touch.zIf abnormal smells are detected or thevehicle produces smoke, quickly stopcharging.WA R N I N G
zDo not perform chargi
ng 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 auxil-iary battery during charging may betrapped, resulting in explosion.If charging is inevitably required, venti-late the area well.zGrasp the normal charge connector whenconnecting or disconn
ecting the EV charg-
ing cable.Grasping the cable may damage the cableand could cause an electric shock, shortcircuit, and/or fire.CAUTIONzDuring charging, the cooling fans inside theengine room may automatically be operatedeven if the operation mode of the powerswitch in OFF.Keep your hands away from the cooling fanduring charging.zDo not perform charging from other powersource like a generator. Doing so could causea malfunction.WA R N I N G
NOTE
zIf the charge connector is not easily con-nected to the charge port due to foreign mat-ter entering, never force the connection.Doing so could damage the charging equip-ment or the vehicle. Please contact a MIT-SUBISHI MOTORS Authorised ServicePoint.zThe on board charger is only for rated AC240 V outlets.zWhen connecting or disconnecting the nor-mal charge connector, insert/pull out the con-nector straight.Also, do not incline or twist the connector.Doing so could caus
e a bad connection or
malfunction.zMake sure to lock the doors to prevent theft,etc. during charging.
Charging port courtesy lamp
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MITSUBISHI Remote Control*3-18 Charging
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zCustomize (function setting change)The function setting of the keyless opera-tion system, security alarm, outside rear-view mirror, operation mode of the powerswitch, air conditioning, lamps and wind-screen wipers can be changed by MIT-SUBISHI Remote Control.
Devices that support wireless LAN arerequired to communicate with the vehicleusing the MITSUBISHI Remote Control.Also, an SSID* (A) and password (B) arerequired to connect a wireless LAN device tothe vehicle. The SSID and password comewith the key at the time of your purchase ofthe vehicle.
NOTE
zThe electric heater is required to activate thereservation functions of
heater, defroster and
demister.zDue to the communication distance differsdepending on the wireless LAN device, thecommunication may down.
*: An SSID is the identifier of an access
point for IEEE 802.11 series wirelessLAN. It is displayed on wireless LANdevices.
For the operation method of the MITSUBI-SHI Remote Control, please visit Mitsubishi Motors’ Web site:http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/prod-ucts/outlander_phev/app/remote/index.htmlzIf you need further information, please contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
WA R N I N GzDo not use the MITSUBISHI RemoteControl if children, persons in need ofcare, pets, etc. are in the vehicle. Even ifthe remote climate control is used, thecabin may become hot or cold due to somereasons such as automatic stop of the sys-tem. The cabin temperature may quicklyrise in sunshine, which poses a risk of heatstroke and dehydration. In cold weather,on the other hand, the cabin temperaturemay quickly drop. Either of which couldlead to death in the worst case.zThe cooling fan in
the engine compart-
ment may operate automatically whencharging or when operating air condi-tioner. Do not bring you
r hand close to the
cooling fan during charging.CAUTIONzDo not use the timer charging or the remoteclimate control with a car cover.NOTE
zKeep the following points in mind whenusing a wireless LAN device:•Communication speed and range varydepending on the wirele
ss LAN devices and
the surrounding conditi
ons (radio environ-
ment, obstacles, parking area environment,etc.).
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MITSUBISHI Remote Control*
Charging 3-19
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•Due to the characteristics of radio waves,communication speed tends to decrease asthe communication distance increases. Useyour wireless LAN devi
ce at a short dis-
tance from the vehicle for better response.•When a microwave oven or ISM (indus-trial, scientific and medical) equipment isbeing used, the communication speed andrange of wireless
LAN devices may
decrease. Use your wireless LAN deviceaway from these appliances and equipment.•If a wireless LAN de
vice and Bluetooth
(registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG,Inc.) are used simultaneously, the commu-nication speed and range of each devicemay decrease. Use your wireless LANdevice away from Bluetooth devices.
zWireless LAN de
vices may not communicate
with the vehicle, or may not operate nor-mally or stably in the following environmentor situations. Check th
at the device can com-
municate with your vehicle before use.•There is an obstructi
on such as a concrete
or metal wall between the vehicle and wire-less LAN device.•The vehicle is surrounded by tall vehiclesin a parking lot.•There are facilities nearby that emit strongradio waves, such as a TV tower, trans-former substation, br
oadcasting station or
airport.NOTE
•There is a communication device such as amobile phone or radio, or an electric devicesuch as a personal computer near the wire-less LAN device.•The wireless
LAN device is in contact with
or covered by a metal object.•The battery of the wireless LAN device hasrun down.
zThe MITSUBISHI Remote Control cannotbe used under the following conditions:•The wireless LAN device is turned off.•The MITSUBISHI Re
mote Control appli-
cation software is not installed.•The MITSUBISHI Re
mote Control appli-
cation software is not running.•The wireless LAN devi
ce is not registered
on the vehicle or it is not connected to thevehicle.•The wireless LAN devi
ce is out of the com-
munication range.•The wireless
LAN device is
connected to
other wirele
ss LAN device.
•The wireless LAN devi
ce has failed, or its
battery has run out.
zSome charging facilities have a timer func-tion that turns the power on or off at a spe-cific time of the day. When charging at afacility with a timer function, make sure thatthe charging timer is set within the timeperiod when the power in the charging facil-ity is on.NOTE
zThe auxiliary battery is automatically andperiodically charged using electrical powerstored in the drive battery.zWhile the remote climate control is operatingor the charging, the cooling fan or air condi-tioner compressor may start operating and itssound may be heard.
This is normal.
zThe remote climate control operates in itsown mode based on the mode selected on thewireless LAN device,
regardless of the
switch setting of the vehicle’s air condi-tioner.zAir conditioning perform
ance may deterio-
rate or the remaining quantity of the drivebattery may decrease under the followingconditions:•In extremely hot weather.•In hot sunshine.•In extremely cold weather.zIf the remote climate control is started duringcharging, the time until full charge mayextend or the charging rate may decrease.zWhen the remaining quantity of the drivebattery is decreased, the remote climate con-trol does not operate
or it may stop on the
way.NOTE
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Towing caravans and trailers7-72 Starting and driving
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brake/hitch requirements, adjust the positionof the load in the trailer to achieve the specifi-cation requirements.Select the appropriate hitch combinationwhich is to be used in conjunction with theMITSUBISHI MOTORS approved parts tow-bar. If you use the load distributing hitch, itmust be installed in accordance with the man-ufacturer’s instructions.It is recommended that two safety chains areused. The chains should be
crossed
under the
trailer draw bar so that the draw bar is pre-vented from touching the ground if itbecomes detached from the vehicle. Thechains must not stop the trailer from turningfreely. Correct load rated shackles must beused to attach the chains. In some states andterritories, a single safety chain is permittedby regulation. Be sure it is attached with cor-rect load rated shackles.For further information about the selectionand use of towing equipment, consult a MIT-SUBISHI MOTORS Authorised ServicePoint.
Have your vehicle serviced prior to towing aheavy trailer or caravan, taking particularcare of the state of Plug-in Hybrid EV Systemtune, the condition of brakes, steering andtyres.Adjust tyre pressures to those quoted for afully laden vehicle (see Tyre placard).Check the tyres, wiring and brakes (if fitted)on the caravan / trailer.Have the cooling system checked and ensurethat the radiator intake is clear to allow maxi-mum air flow through the radiator. Do not
place restrictions in front of the radiator(water bags, driving lamps, insect screens,non MITSUBISHI MOTORS approved bull-bars, etc.) as they restrict air flows.Check that tow bar fixing bolts are tightenedto specification.After a loaded caravan has been connected tothe vehicle, there may be a slight change invehicle attitude which for your night drivingsafety may require the headlamps to be re-aimed.If you have never towed before, connect yourtrailer or caravan and take it for a run overfamiliar ground in your own district. Feel thedifference in acceleration, handling and brak-ing and you are less likely to be surprised ifan emergency does occur, when you are awayfrom home territory. The other driving mem-bers of your family should also becomefamiliar with the vehicle in this condition.If particularly steep or long downgrades areencountered, avoid “riding” the brakes.Apply the brakes firmly to reduce speed andthen remove your foot from the pedal to
Operating hints Ve h i c l e p r e p a r a t i o n Example
Driver preparation Hill climbing
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Towing caravans and trailersStarting and driving 7-73
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allow air to cool the brakes between applica-tions.Furthermore, it might be able to reduce theload of the brakes by using the regenerativebrake force.Leave plenty of room between the front ofyour vehicle and the preceding vehicle.If the caravan begins to sway or becomes dif-ficult to handle, gently slow down or applythe independent trailer brakes (if fitted) NOTthe vehicle brakes. Stop the vehicle andtrailer in a safe location. Examine the tyres ofthe trailer closely for damage. If you find thedamage of tyre, it is recommended that tyresbe inspected by a MITSUBISHI MOTORSAuthorised Service Point or a tyre retailerbefore proceeding further. Note that treadseparation [separation of the tread band fromthe body of the tyre] of trailer tyres which areaged, and/or loaded near their load limit, canbe difficult to detect, especially on caravanswhere tyres are covered.One cause of swaying is poor trailer balanceand until this has been overcome the swayingwill recur. Relocate the load in your trailer orcaravan and re-assess the problem.If the wheels of your vehicle, the trailer orcaravan leave the road surface and enter the
unsealed edge of the road, resist the urge topull it back quickly. Wait for a section wherethe levels of the road and unsealed edge arecomparable and then ease back onto thesealed section of the road with as little swayas possible.Try to maximise the distance between yourcaravan and passing or overtaking semi-trail-ers or other heavy vehicles. This will reducethe suction forces between the two and mini-mise disturbance of the caravan.Do not apply the brakes severely, be alert andanticipate trouble far enough ahead to enableyou to apply the brakes smoothly and evenly.Do not make any manoeuvres before ensuringthat the road behind and in front of your vehi-cle is clear.This will normally occur as a result of somemechanical failure. If your vehicle shouldoverheat, stop and check for a loose or brokenwater pump drive belt/ oil pump/cooling oil, ablocked radiator air intake or a low coolantlevel. If these items are satisfactory the over-heating could be caused by a number of
mechanical causes that would have to bechecked at a MITSUBISHI MOTORSAuthorised Service Point.If your vehicle is in good mechanical condi-tion and it overheats due to heavy traffic con-ditions or high air temperatures, additionalcooling may be obtained by the followingmethods:zReduce your speed by 15 km/h if towingat high speeds.
Normal cruising
Braking Overheating
CAUTIONzIf the engine overheats,
reference should be
made to “Engine overheating” section of“For emergencies” prior to taking any cor-rective action.
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Automatic climate control air conditioner8-4 For pleasant driving
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Cooling or heating can only be performed when ready indicator is illuminating. When the operation mode is ON, only the blower i
s available.
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Automatic climate control air conditioner
NOTE
zIf the drive battery level display indicates 0, the cooling performance cannot be obtained even the air conditioner is turned o
n.
Refer to “Drive battery leve
l display screen” on page 6-9.
zIf the engine cannot be started
due to fuel shortage, etc., the heating perform
ance cannot be obtained even the air conditioner
is turned on.
Control panel Dual-zone automatic climate control air conditioner1- Passenger’s side temperature control
switch
2- Air conditioning switch
3- Blower speed selection switch4- MODE switch
5- Driver’s side temperature control
switch
6- Air selection switch
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Automatic climate control air conditioner8-6 For pleasant driving
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The settings described above are the factorysettings.The air selection and air conditioningswitches can be customised (function settingchanged), and the automatic switching of out-side air and the air conditioner according tooperating conditions can be changed asdesired.For further information, we recommend youto consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-ised Service Point.Refer to “Customising the air conditioningswitch” on page 8-8.Refer to “Customising the air selection” onpage 8-7.The driver’s side and the passenger’s sidetemperature can be controlled independently.At this time, the “DUAL” indicator will beshown in the display (A).
zSynchronized modeIf the driver’s side temperature controlswitch is pressed, the passenger’s sidetemperature will also be controlled to thesame setting temperature as the driver’sside.zDual modeIf the passenger’s side temperature con-trol switch is pressed under synchronizedmode, the system will switch to dualmode. In dual mode, the driver’s side andthe passenger’s side temperature can beset separately by using each temperaturecontrol switch.Press the AUTO switch to return to syn-chronized mode.
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To change the air selection, simply press theair selection switch.
NOTE
zThe temperature value of air conditioner isswitched in conjunction
with outside temper-
ature display unit of the multi informationdisplay.Refer to “Changing the temperature unit” onpage 6-17.zWhile the engine coolant temperature is low,the temperature of th
e air from the heater
will not change instantly, even if you haveselected warm air with the switch.To p r e v e n t t h e w i n d s c r e e n a n d w i n d o w sfrom fogging up, the ventilator mode will bechanged to “ ” and the blower speed willbe reduced while the system is operating inthe AUTO mode.zWhen you feel that it is hot or cold to the set-ting temperature, it is possible to adjust sothat you can feel more comfortable.For further information, we recommend youto consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORSAuthorised Service Point.zWhen the temperature is set to the highest orthe lowest, the air selection and the air condi-tioner will be automatically changed as fol-lows.Also, if the air selec
tion is operated manually
after an automatic changeover, manual oper-ation will be selected.•Quick Heating (When the temperature is setto the highest setting)Outside air will be introduced and the airconditioner will stop.
•Quick Cooling (When the temperature is setto the lowest setting)Inside air will be r
ecirculated and the air
conditioner will operate.
zWhen the air conditioner is set to quick heat-ing, the engine starts
running (except vehi-
cles with electric heater).

Automatic climate control air conditioner
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zOutside air: Indicator lamp (A) is OFFOutside air is introduced into the passen-ger compartment.zRecirculated air: Indicator lamp (A) is ONAir is recirculated inside the passengercompartment.
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Functions can be changed as desired, asstated below.
zEnable automatic air controlWhen the AUTO switch is pressed, the airselection switch is also controlled auto-matically.zDisable automatic air controlEven when the AUTO switch is pressed,the air selection switch is not controlledautomatically.zSetting change methodHold down the air selection switch forabout 10 seconds or more.•When the setting is changed from enableto disable3 sounds are emitted and the indicatorlamp flashes 3 times.•When the setting is changed from disa-ble to enable2 sounds are emitted and the indicatorlamp flashes 3 times.On vehicles equipped with MitsubishiMulti-Communication System (MMCS),screen operations can also be used tochange the setting. Refer to the separateowner’s manual for details.
CAUTIONzUse of the recirculation position for anextended time may cause the windows to fogup.
NOTE
zNormally, use the outside position to keepthe windscreen and side windows clear andquickly remove fog or frost from the wind-screen.If high cooling performance is desired, or ifthe outside air is dusty
or otherwise contami-
nated use the recirculation position. Switchto the outside position periodically toincrease ventilation so that the windows donot become fogged up.zWhen the engine coolant temperature rises toa certain level, the air selection is automati-cally switched to the recirculation positionand the indicator lamp (A) comes on. At thistime, the system will not switch to the out-side position even if the air selection switchis pushed.zWhen the outside air temperature is high, thesystem will not switch to the outside positioneven the air selection switch is pressed if theair conditioner is operating. This is to protectthe air conditioner compressor and is not afailure.

Important operation tips for the air conditioner
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1. Push the demister switch to change to the“” position.2. Set the blower to the maximum speed.3. Set the temperature to the highest posi-tion.
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When driving on a dirt road, adjust the venti-lation controls as follows:
1. Set the air selection switch to the outsideposition.2. Select the MODE switch to the desiredposition.3. Select the temperature control switch tothe desired position.4. Select the desired blower speed (thehigher the better).5. Ensure all windows are closed (to pressur-ise the cabin).
If you are driving behind another vehicle on adirt road and/or the outside air is dusty orcontaminated, set the air selection switch tothe recirculation position. During periods ofextended driving, ventilate the vehicle’s inte-rior by occasionally setting the switch fromthe recirculation to the outside position.
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zPark the vehicle in the shade.Parking in the hot sun will make the vehi-cle inside extremely hot, and it willrequire more time to cool the interior.If it is necessary to park in the sun, openthe windows for the first few minutes ofair conditioning operation to expel the hotair.
zClose the windows when the air condi-tioner is in use. The entry of outside airthrough open windows will reduce thecooling efficiency.zTo o m u c h c o o l i n g i s n o t g o o d f o r t h ehealth. The inside air temperature shouldonly be 5 to 6 °C below the outside airtemperature.zWhen operating the system, make sure theair intake, which is located in front of thewindscreen, is free of obstructions such asleaves and snow. Leaves collected in theair-intake plenum may reduce air flowand plug the plenum water drains.zTo o m u c h c o o l i n g / h e a t i n g c a n a f f e c t t h eEV cruising range, so maintain an appro-priate temperature to extend the EV cruis-ing range.
If the air conditioner seems less effective thanusual, the cause might be a refrigerant leak.We r e c o m m e n d y o u t o h a v e t h e s y s t e minspected.The air conditioning system in your vehiclemust be charged with the refrigerant HFC-134a and the lubricant POE MA68EV.