Fluids MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2014 3.G Owners Manual

Plug-in Hybrid EV System2-6 General information
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•Open the windows, doors and tailgate.•Put the operation mode in OFF.•Turn on the hazard warning flashers.• Move the key away from the vehicle toprevent unintended start-up of the sys-tem by inadvertent contact with a switchor impact from the crash.
zNever touch high-voltage wiring, connec-tors, and other high-vol
tage parts, such as
the inverter unit and drive battery. Anelectric shock may occur if exposed elec-tric wires are visible when viewed frominside or outside of
your vehicle. For their
locations, see “High-
voltage components”
on page 2-7.zIf the vehicle receives a strong impact tothe floor while driving, stop the vehicle ina safe place and
check the floor.
zNever start the plug-in hybrid EV systemif you found the leak
of a liquid (except
water of the air conditioner) while check-ing the outside of the vehicle because thereis possibility the fuel system has beendamaged and causing of fire or exploding.In such case, immediately contact yourMITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Ser-vice Point.WA R N I N G
zLeaks or damage to the drive battery mayresult in a fire. If you discover them, con-tact emergency services immediately.Since the fluid leak may be lithium man-ganite from the Lithium-ion battery, nevertouch any fluid leaking from the inside oroutside of the vehicle. If the fluid contactsyour skin or eyes, wash
it off immediately
with a large amount of water and receiveimmediate medical attention to help avoidserious injury.zIf you are unable to safely assess the vehi-cle due to vehicle damage, do not touchthe vehicle. Leave the vehicle and contactemergency services. Advise emergencyresponders that this is a Plug-in Hybridvehicle.zIf a fire occurs in this vehicle, leave thevehicle as soon as possible and contactemergency services. Do not attempt toextinguish a fire by yourself. If the fireinvolves a lithium-ion battery, it willrequire large, sustained volumes of waterfor extinguishment. Using a small amountof water or the incorrect fire extinguishercan result in serious injury or death fromelectrical shock.zWhen you leave the vehicle, if possible,open the windows, doors and tailgate toprevent accumulation of poisonous/com-bustible gasses. This will
also assist in the
rescue and fire fighting process.WA R N I N G
zAs with any vehicle fire, the byproducts ofcombustion can be toxic. Do not inhalesmoke, vapors, or gas from the vehicle.Move to a safe distance upwind and uphillfrom the vehicle fire and out of the way ofany oncoming traffic while awaiting thearrival of emergency responders.zIf you detect leaking fluids, sparks, smoke,flames, gurgling, popping or hissing noisesoriginating from the high voltage batterycompartment, contact emergency servicesimmediately. This may result in a fire.zPhysical damage to the vehicle or highvoltage battery may result in immediate ordelayed release of toxic and/or flammablegases and fire.zIf your vehicle needs to be towed, trans-port the vehicle on a
flatbed truck or tow
the vehicle with all wheels off the ground.If the any wheels are on the ground whentowing, this may cause damage to the elec-tric motors. This may also cause a fire, ifwiring in the electric motor unit roombecomes damaged. Refer to “Towing” onpage 9-19.zDo not attempt to repair a damaged Plug-in Hybrid vehicle by yourself. Please con-tact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-ised Service Point for service.WA R N I N G
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Wiper and washer switch
Instruments and controls 6-51
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The windscreen washer can be operated withthe operation mode of the power switch inON or ACC.The washer fluid will be sprayed onto thewindscreen by pulling the lever towards you.When the wipers are not in operation or inintermittent operation, by pulling the levertowards you, the wipers will operate severaltimes while the washer fluid is being sprayed.Except for vehicles for Russia, Kazakhstanand Ukraine, then about 6 seconds later, wip-ers operate once more.On vehicles equipped with the headlampwasher, while the headlamps are on, the head-lamp washer will operate once together withthe windscreen washer.
Also, except for vehicles for Russia, Kazakh-stan and Ukraine, by releasing the lever soonafter pulling it towards you, the washer fluidswill be sprayed several times while the wip-ers are operating several times. (Intelligentwasher) Then about 6 seconds later, wipersoperate once more.Intelligent washer will stop operating withany operation of the lever.
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The rear window wiper and washer switchcan be operated with the operation mode ofthe power switch in ON or ACC.
Windscreen washer
CAUTIONzIf the washer is used in cold weather, thewasher fluid sprayed against the glass mayfreeze resulting in poor visibility. Heat theglass with the defroster or demister beforeusing the washer.NOTE
zIt is possible to modify
functions as follows:
•Causing the wiper never to operate whenwasher fluid is sprayed.•Except for vehicles for Russia, Kazakhstanand Ukraine, deactivating the intelligentwasher.•Except for vehicles for Russia, Kazakhstanand Ukraine, deactivating the function thatoperates the wipers on
ce more about 6 sec-
onds later.•Vehicles for Russia, Kazakhstan andUkraine, activating the intelligent washer•Vehicles for Russia, Kazakhstan andUkraine, the wipers can be set to operateagain after about 6 seconds.For further informati
on, we recommend you
to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORSAuthorised Service Point.On vehicles equipped
with Mitsubishi Multi-
Communication System (MMCS), screenoperations can be used to make the adjust-ment. Refer to the se
parate owner’s manual
for details.
Rear window wiper and washer
NOTE
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Cleaning the exterior of your vehicle
Vehicle care 10-5
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The salt and other chemicals spread on theroads in some areas in winter can have aharmful effect on the vehicle body. Youshould therefore wash the vehicle as often aspossible in accordance with our care-instruc-tions. It is recommended to have a preserva-tive applied and the underfloor protectionchecked before and after the cold weatherseason.After washing your vehicle, wipe off allwaterdrops from the rubber parts around thedoors to prevent the doors from freezing.
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Wa x i n g t h e v e h i c l e w i l l h e l p p r e v e n t t h eadherence of dust and road chemicals to thepaintwork. Apply a wax solution after wash-ing the vehicle, or at least once every threemonths to assist di
splacing of water.
Do not wax your vehicle in direct sunlight.Yo u s h o u l d w a x a f t e r t h e s u r f a c e s h a v ecooled.For information on how to use wax refer tothe instruction manual of the wax.
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The vehicle should only be polished if thepaintwork has become stained or lost its lus-tre. Do not polish parts with a mat coatingand the plastic bumpers. Doing so couldcause stains or damage the finish.
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Use a sponge or chamois leather.If a car wax adheres on a grey or black roughsurface of the bumper, moulding or lamps,the surface becomes white. In such a case,wipe it off using lukewarm water and softcloth or chamois leather.
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In order to prevent spots and corrosion ofchrome parts, wash with water, dry thor-oughly, and apply a special protective coat-ing. This should be done more frequently inwinter.
•If your vehicle is equi
pped with a roof rails,
consult a car wash opera
tor before using the
car washer.•If your vehicle has rain
sensor wipers, place
the wiper switch lever in the “OFF” posi-tion to deactivate the rain sensor.
During cold weather
NOTE
zTo p r e v e n t f r e e z i n g o f
the weatherstripping
on the doors, bonnet, etc., they should betreated with silicone spray.CAUTION
Wa x in g
CAUTIONzWa x e s c o n t a i n i n g h i
gh abrasive compounds
should not be used.zOn vehicles with the sunroof, be carefulwhen waxing the area around the sunroofopening, not to put any wax on the weather-strip (black rubber). If stained with wax, theweatherstrip cannot maintain a weatherproofseal with the sunroof.
Polishing
Cleaning plastic parts
CAUTIONzDo not use a scrubbing brush or other hardtools as they may damage the plastic partsurface.zDo not bring the plastic parts into contactwith petrol, light oil,
brake fluids, engine
oils, greases, paint thinners, and sulphuricacid (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 anaqueous solution of neutral detergent thenimmediately rinse the affected parts withwater.
Chrome parts
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