Mitsubishi MOTORS OUTLANDER PHEV 2021 User manual

E09200108609
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Table of contents
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3
4
5
6
7
8
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10
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Overview/Quick guide
General information
Charging
Locking and unlocking
Seat and seat belts
Instruments and controls
Starting and driving
For pleasant driving
For emergencies
Vehicle care
Maintenance
Specifications
Alphabetical index

Instruments and controls
1-1
1
Overview/Quick guide
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Instruments and controls
Windscreen wiper and washer switch
P.6-64
Rear window wiper and washer switch
P.6-68
Headlamp washer switch
P.6-69
Steering wheel remote
control switches
[Refer to the separate
owner’s manual.]
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - airbag (for driver’s seat)
P.5-23, 5-25
Horn switch P.6-70
Cruise control switches
P.7-47, 7-52
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - front knee airbag
(for driver’s seat) P.5-23, 5-26
Combination headlamps and dipper switch P.6-54
Automatic High Beam (AHB) switch* P.6-57
Turn-signal lever P.6-62
Front fog lamp switch P.6-64
Active stability control (ASC)
OFF switch P.7-46 Headlamp levelling switch*
P.6-61
Instruments P.6-2
Regenerative braking level selector
(paddle type) P.7-22
Power switch P.7-12
Steering wheel height and reach
adjustment lever P.7-8
Multi information
display switch
P.6 -6
Sonar switch P.7-86, 7-90
Driver’s side electric
tailgate switch*
P.4-18
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
(AVAS) OFF switch P.7-35
Forward Collision Mitigation System (FCM) and Ultrasonic misacceleration
Mitigation System (UMS) ON/OFF switch* P.7-71
Camera switch
P.7-97

Instruments and controls
Overview/Quick guide 1-2
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Passenger’s ventilators
P.8 -2
Bonnet release lever P.11-3
Key slot P.7-16
Fuel tank filler door release lever P.2-14
Selector lever (Joystick type) P.7-17
Air conditioner
P. 8 - 6
Rear window demister switch P.6-70
Fuses P.11-15
Floor console box P.8-25
Armrest
Cup holder P.8-26
Multi Around Monitor P.7-94
Smartphone-link Display Audio (SDA)
[Refer to the separate owner’s manual.]
Hazard warning flasher switch
P.6-63
ECO mode switch
P.6-63
Cigarette lighter P.8-18
Electric tailgate power switch*
P.4-18
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
switch* P.7-80
USB input terminal P.8-15
Rear ventilators
P. 8 - 2
220-240 V AC power supply P.8-19
USB input terminal P.8-15
220-240 V AC power sup-
ply switch P.8-19

Instruments and controls
1-3 Overview/Quick guide
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Electric parking brake switch
P. 7 - 4
Brake auto hold switch
P.7-37
Electrical parking switch
P.7-19
EV switch
P.7-28
SAVE/CHARGE mode
switch P.7-31
SPORT mode switch
P.7-33
Drive mode switch
P. 7 - 25
Glove box P.8-25
Card holder P.8-25
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - airbag
(for front passenger’s seat) P.5-23, 5-25

Interior
Overview/Quick guide 1-4
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Interior
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - side airbag
(for front seat) P.5-23, 5-28
Rear seat P.5-4
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - curtain airbag
P.5-23, 5-29
Armrest P.5-4
Cup holder P.8-26
Electric remote-
controlled outside
rear-view mirrors
switch P.7-9
Central door lock
switch P.4-15
Lock switch
P.4-32
Electric window
control switch
P.4-31
Head restraints P.5-4
Room lamp (Rear) P.8-22, 11-23
Front seat P.5-3
Inside rear-view mirror P.7-8

Interior
1-5 Overview/Quick guide
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Sun visors P.8-16
Vanity mirror P.8-16
Ticket holder P.8-16
Bottle holder P.8-27
Assist grips P.8-27
Coat hook P.8-28
Adjustable seat belt anchor P.5-11
Seat belts P.5-8
Luggage room lamp
P.8-23, 11-23
Map & room lamps (front)
P.8-22, 8-23, 11-23
Hands-free microphone
[Refer to the separate
owner’s manual.]
Downlight
P.8-24
Sunglasses holder P.8-26
Seat belt reminder
P.5-10

Luggage area
Overview/Quick guide 1-6
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Luggage area
Tools P.9-6
Luggage hook P.8-28
Luggage floor box P.8-25
Tether anchorages for child restraint system P.5-20
Jack P.9-6
Tyre repair kit P.9-7
220-240 V AC power supply P.8-19
Auxiliary battery
P. 11 - 8
EV charging cable P.3-7

Outside (Front)
1-7 Overview/Quick guide
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Outside (Front)
Side turn-signal lamps
P.6-62, 11-22
Side-view camera P.7-94
Front turn-signal lamps
P.6-62, 11-22, 11-25
Headlamps, low beam
P.6-54, 11-22, 11-23
Position lamps P.6-54, 11-22
Daytime running lamps
P.6-56, 11-22
Headlamps, high beam
P.6-56, 11-22, 11-24
Headlamps, high beam
P.6-56, 11-22
Position lamps P.6-54, 11-22
Daytime running lamps
P.6-56, 11-22
Headlamps, low beam
P.6-54, 11-22
Front fog lamps P.6-64, 11-22, 11-25
Electric window control P.4-31
Fuel tank filler P.2-14
Windscreen wipers
P.6-64
Front-view camera P.7-94
Halogen headlamps type LED headlamps type
Front turn-signal lamps
P.6-62, 11-22, 11-25
Bonnet P.11-3
Sensor* [for Automatic High Beam (AHB) and
Forward Collision Mitigation System (FCM)]
P.6-57, 7-66
Rain sensor P.6-64
Ultrasonic misacceleration Mitigation System (UMS)* P.7-76
Parking sensors* P.7-90

Outside (Rear)
Overview/Quick guide 1-8
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Outside (Rear)
Antenna
High-mounted stop lamp
P.11 -22
Rear window wiper P.6-68
Rear-view camera
P.7-94
Stop lamps P.11-22, 11-27
Rear turn-signal lamps
P.6-62, 11-22, 11-27
Changing tyres P.9-14
Tyre inflation pressures P.11-10
Tyre rotation P.11-11
Tyre chains P.11-12
Size of tyres and wheels P.12-7
Keyless entry system P.4-3
Keyless operation system P.4-7
Locking and unlocking the doors P.4-14
Tailgate P.4-16
Electric tailgate* P.4-18
Charging lid P.3-12
Charging port courtesy lamp P.3-6
Tail lamps P.11-22, 11-27
Licence plate lamps
P.11-22, 11-28
Ultrasonic misacceleration Mitigation System (UMS)* P.7-76
Reversing sensor system* P.7-86
Parking sensors* P.7-90
Reversing lamps
P.11-22, 11-26
Roof spoiler

Quick guide
1-9 Overview/Quick guide
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Press the remote control switch, and all doors
and the tailgate will be locked or unlocked as
desired.
The remote control switch will operate within
approximately 4 m from the vehicle.
Refer to “Keyless entry system” on page
4-3.
On vehicle with the electric tailgate, the tail-
gate can be opened automatically if you press
the electric tailgate switch (3) after unlocking
the tailgate.
Refer to “Electric tailgate” on page 4-18.
The charging timer can be cancelled if you
press the charging timer cancel switch (5)
twice within 2 seconds.
Refer to “MITSUBISHI Remote Control”
on page 3-20
When you are carrying the keyless operation
key and within the operating range, if you
press the driver’s or front passenger’s door
lock/unlock switch (A), or the tailgate lock
switch (B) (when locking) and the tailgate
open switch (C) (when unlocking), the doors
and the tailgate are locked/unlocked.
The operating range is approximately 70 cm
from each switch.
Refer to “Keyless operation system” on
page 4-7.
Quick guide
Lock and unlock the doors and
tailgate
Keyless entry system
Type 1: Vehicles without electric tailgate
Type 2: Vehicles with electric tailgate
1- LOCK switch
2- UNLOCK switch
3- Electric tailgate switch
Type 1 Type 2
4- Indicator lamp
5- Charging timer cancel switch Keyless operation system

Quick guide
Overview/Quick guide 1-10
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The washer fluid will be sprayed onto the
windscreen by pulling the lever towards you.
Refer to “Wiper and washer switch” on
page 6-64.
If you are carrying the keyless operation key,
you can start the Plug-in Hybrid EV System.
If you press the power switch without
depressing the brake pedal, you can change
the operation mode in the order of OFF, ACC,
ON, OFF.
Refer “Power switch” on page 7-12.
Around the driver’s seat 1-Wiper and washer switch
MIST- Misting function
The wipers will operate once.
OFF- Off
AUTO- Auto-wiper control
The wipers will automatically
operate depending on the degree
of wetness on the windscreen.
LO- Slow
HI- Fast
2-Power switch
OFF- The indicator lamp (A) on the power
switch turns off.
ACC- The indicator lamp on the power
switch illuminates orange.
ON- The indicator lamp on the power
switch illuminates blue.

Quick guide
1-11 Overview/Quick guide
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1. Release the lever while holding the steer-
ing wheel up.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
position.
3. Securely lock the steering wheel by pull-
ing the lever fully upward.
Refer “Steering wheel height and reach
adjustment” on page 7-8.
Rotate the switch to turn on the lamps.
Refer “Combination headlamps and dip-
per switch” on page 6-54.
The turn-signal lamps flash when the lever is
operated
Refer “Turn-signal lever” on page 6-62.
3-Steering wheel height and reach
adjustment
A- Locked
B- Release
4-Combination headlamps
OFF All lamps off {except for daytime
running lamps}
AUTO
With the operation mode of the
power switch is in ON, head-
lamps, position, tail, licence plate,
instrument panel lamps and down-
light turn on and off automatically
in accordance with outside light
level. {Daytime running lamps
will go on while the tail lamps are
off.} All lamps turn off automati-
cally when the operation mode is
put in OFF.
Position, tail, licence plate, instru-
ment panel lamps and downlight
on
Headlamps and other lamps go on
4-Turn-signal lever
1- Turn-signals
2- Lane-change signals

Quick guide
Overview/Quick guide 1-12
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Open the fuel tank filler door.
The fuel tank filler is located on the rear left
side of your vehicle.
Refer “Filling the fuel tank” on page 2-14.
To adjust the mirror position
Refer “Outside rear-view mirrors” on page
7-9.
Press the switch down for opening the win-
dow, and pull the switch for closing.
If you press the switch (5), the passenger’s
switches cannot be operated. To cancel, press
it once again.
Refer “Electric window control” on page
4-31.
5-Fuel tank filler door release
lever
6-Electric remote-controlled out-
side rear-view mirrors
L- Left outside mirror adjustment
R- Right outside mirror adjustment
1- Up
2- Down
3- Right
4- Left
5- Mirror retractor switch
7-Electric window control
1- Driver’s door window
2- Front passenger’s door window
3- Rear left door window
4- Rear right door window
5- Lock switch
Lock switch

Quick guide
1-13 Overview/Quick guide
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Firmly apply the parking brake, press the
electrical parking switch to shift the “P”
(PARK) position and put the operation mode
of the power switch is in OFF.
Push the rear portion of the charging lid (A)
until it clicks, and open the charging lid.
Release the tab (B) to open the inner lid.
Refer “Normal charging (charging method
with rated AC 220 V outlet)” on page 3-10
and “Quick charging (charging method
with quick charger)” on page 3-16.
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Press the switch to lock the wheels when you
are parking your vehicle. The indicator lamp
on the switch illuminates in green.
Refer “Electrical parking switch” on page
7-19.
Charging lid
C- Normal charging lid
D- Quick charging lid
Electrical parking switch

Quick guide
Overview/Quick guide 1-14
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The selector lever always returns to its home
() position when it is released.
Move the selector lever slowly and securely
in the following method.
To select “D” (DRIVE) or “R”
(REVERSE):
Move the selector lever in the direction of
the arrow.
To select “N” (NEUTRAL):
Move the selector lever in the direction of
the arrow and hold it for a while.
To select “B” (REGENERATIVE
BRAKE):
Move the selector lever in the direction of
the arrow.
You can shift the selector lever to “B” only
when the select position is in “D” (DRIVE)
position.
The wheel are locked. When you park your
vehicle, be sure to apply the parking brake
and press the electrical parking switch.
This position is to back up.
No power is transmitted to the wheels. The
wheels are not locked.
This position is for normal driving.
This position is for the regenerative braking.
You can adjust the regenerative braking force
up to two levels.
Refer to “Selector lever (Joystick type)” on
page 7-17.
Selector lever (Joystick type)
Selector lever operation
Home
position
Selector lever positions
“P” PARK
“R” REVERSE
“N” NEUTRAL
“D” DRIVE
“B” REGENERATIVE BRAKE

Quick guide
1-15 Overview/Quick guide
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Always stop the vehicle in a safe place before
operating.
The following information is included on the
multi information display: odometer, tripme-
ter, average fuel consumption etc.
Refer “Multi information display” on page
6-4.
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Pressing the switch, you can drive the vehicle
using only the EV drive mode as much as
possible, even if the accelerator pedal is
roughly depressed.
Refer “EV switch” on page 7-28.
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If you press the switch with operation mode
of the power switch in ON, you can change
the drive battery mode in the order of SAVE,
CHARGE, OFF, SAVE.
Refer “SAVE/CHARGE mode switch” on
page 7-31.
Multi information display
1- mark display screen  P.6-11
2- Information screen  P.6-7
Interrupt display screen  P.6-10
3- Drive battery level display screen 
P.6-11
4- Odometer  P.6-13
5- Door ajar warning display screen
 P.6-11
EV switch SAVE/CHARGE mode switch

Quick guide
Overview/Quick guide 1-16
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When the READY indicator is illuminated,
operate the SAVE/CHARGE mode switch to
change the battery save mode. The engine
will start in order to preserve the remaining
power of the drive battery and the vehicle
will operate in the series hybrid mode or the
parallel hybrid mode depending on the
remaining power in the drive battery.
Refer “Battery save mode” on page 7-31.
When the READY indicator is illuminated,
operate the SAVE/CHARGE mode switch to
change the battery save mode. The engine
will start to charge the drive battery to nearly
full.
Refer “Battery charge mode” on page
7-32.
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S-AWC is an integrated vehicle dynamics
control system that helps enhance driving
performance, cornering performance, and
vehicle stability over a wide range of driving
conditions through integrated management of
the twin motor 4WD, the AYC (Active Yaw
Control), the ABS and the ASC.
Refer to “S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Con-
trol)” on page 7-23.
Select the drive mode from the following
three types to suit the driving conditions.
Refer to “S-AWC drive mode” on page
7-24.
Battery save mode
Battery charge mode
S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Con-
trol)
S-AWC drive mode
Drive mode Function
NORMAL
This mode can be used on
both dry and wet roads. The
distribution of driving/brak-
ing torque to each wheel is
automatically controlled
according to the driving con-
dition.
SNOW
This mode is for driving on
slippery road surfaces, such
as snow-covered roads and
improves stability on a slip-
pery road.
LOCK
This mode is for driving
where maximum traction is
required. This mode is suita-
ble for driving on rough roads
or driving in sand or fresh
snow.

Quick guide
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When the operation mode of power switch is
put in ON, operate the drive mode switch (A)
to change the drive mode.
When the operation mode is put in OFF, the
drive mode will return to “NORMAL”.
Refer to “Drive mode switch” on page
7-25.
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The SPORT mode switch is used when doing
powerful sporty driving on mountain roads
and uphill slope.
Quick acceleration in response to operation of
the accelerator pedal and quick deceleration
by strong regenerative braking force are pos-
sible.
The SPORT mode can be used when the
SPORT mode switch is pressed while the
READY indicator light is on.
To cancel, press the switch again or turn off
the power mode.
Refer to “SPORT mode switch” on page
7-33.
Drive mode switch SPORT mode switch

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General information
Plug-in Hybrid EV System ..............................................................2-2
Drive battery ....................................................................................2-5
EV cruising range ............................................................................2-5
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) .....................................2-6
Operating sound under charging or remote climate control ............2-6
In case of a collision ........................................................................2-6
Inspection and maintenance .............................................................2-8
For persons with electro-medical apparatus
such as implantable cardiac pacemaker or
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator ..........................................2-9
Cautions and actions to deal with intense heat ..............................2-11
Cautions and actions to deal with intense cold ..............................2-12
Fuel selection .................................................................................2-14
Filling the fuel tank ........................................................................2-14
Installation of accessories ..............................................................2-16
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems ..............2-16
Genuine Parts .................................................................................2-17
Safety and disposal information for used engine oil .....................2-17
Event Data Recording ....................................................................2-17