Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in hybrid Quick Manual

QUICK GUIDE

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A few tips to get you started 2

Fuel saving tips 2

Starting the Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle system 4

Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle system / Operating the selector level 6

Charging 7

Driving 9

Electric Vehicle system/Selector lever operation 10

Around the steering wheel 1 11

Around the steering wheel 2 13

Around the steering wheel 3 15

Around the centre panel 17

Convenient features 19

Indicator and warning lamps on the instrument cluster 21

Luggage area arrangement 22

Outlander Plug-In Hybrid display screens (VRX) 23

This quick guide has been
prepared to help you enjoy
safe and comfortable
driving. For all details,
please refer to your
owner’s manual.

In this guide ‘engine’
means internal
combustion engine and
‘motor’ means electric
drive motor.

Contents

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Congratulations on purchasing your new Outlander Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle! Here are a few important things you
need to know:

A few tips to get you started!

1. We’ve supplied you with charging hooks for you to secure

directly beside your dedicated charging outlet. Simply peel
off the backing strip and stick to a dry, clean surface. When
charging, simply hang the control box and the charging cable
on the hooks.

2. When you get home, make sure you plug in your Outlander

and set to charge overnight to take advantage of off-peak
electricity rates after 11pm. You can check the remaining time
until fully charged on the instrument centre display panel.

3. Your vehicle takes 91 unleaded fuel.

4. Your first service is at 1,500km or within one month. But don’t

worry if you forget, we’ll be in contact to remind you.

5. To download your Smartphone application, simply visit

Google play or apple iTunes and search ‘Outlander PHEV’ or
visit mmnz.co.nz/plug-in-hybrid (applies to VRX model only)

6. Have your Outlander serviced only by an authorised

Mitsubishi Motors dealer. For a list of dealers visit

mmnz.co.nz/dealers-and-service.

Fuel saving tips

These fuel saving tips will help you get the most out your
Outlander Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle.

1. Keep the battery charged by plugging into the mains

powerpoint. This will ensure you use as much electricity and
as little petrol as possible. It will also help maximize your
Electric Vehicle driving range. Recharging a partially charged
battery will not degrade the battery’s storage capacity, so
when possible plug in the vehicle.

2. To take maximum advantage of owning the Outlander Plug-

In Hybrid be sure to set your charge times to when electricity
power rates are at their lowest. Check with your electricity
provider for your ‘Off-Peak’ details.

3. Before driving, warm or cool the car while it is still connected

to the house power supply. This will reduce the power drain
on the battery and maximise your Electric Vehicle range. On
VRX models you can use the app to do this remotely.

4. Use the seat heaters to warm you up as they use less battery

power than the car heater (VRX model).

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5. Turn off the air conditioning when it’s not needed.

6. Use Economy Mode. This maximizes the vehicle’s fuel

economy. It’s activated by pressing the ‘ECO’ button.
The Economy Mode limits other aspects of the vehicle’s
performance, such as acceleration rate and air­conditioning, to save fuel.

7. When accelerating keep the ‘Power’ needle in the green

range so that (depending on battery level) the petrol
engine does not start.

8. Avoid hard braking. Braking gently or moderately allows

the regenerative braking system to recover energy from
the vehicle’s forward motion and store it as electricity.
Hard braking causes the vehicle to use its conventional
friction brakes, which do not recover energy. When using
regenerative braking, the ‘negative’ (LH) paddle increases
the amount of regenerative braking and thus the braking
force. This action also reduces wear to the braking system
components.

9. Use 4WD Lock Mode only when additional traction or

stability is required.

10. Familiarise yourself with the car’s hybrid information

display so you can monitor how much energy is being
used.

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Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle system

What is the Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle system?

— In Electric Vehicle Drive Mode, the vehicle is

driven only by the electric motors, just like an
electric vehicle, up to a certain distance, using the
electricity stored in the battery. When the battery
charge is low or when powerful acceleration is
needed, the vehicle operates in Series Hybrid Mode.
In high-speed driving, the vehicle is driven by the
engine in Parallel Hybrid Mode.

— The high-performance electric motors greatly

reduce noise and vibration while driving and
provide powerful acceleration.

— The regenerative braking system automatically

starts to charge the battery when the accelerator
pedal is released.

Electric Vehicle ‘EV’ Drive Mode

The vehicle is driven only by the motors,
using electricity stored in the battery.

Series Hybrid Mode

When the battery level is low, or during
rapid acceleration or hill climbing, the
vehicle is driven only by the motors using
petrol engine-generated electricity.

Parallel Hybrid Mode

In high-speed driving, when the engine
runs efficiently, the vehicle is driven by
the engine and is assisted by the motors
when necessary.

MULTI DISPLAY METER

In each case, the flow of energy
is displayed on the instrument
cluster and/or centre display.

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Regenerative Braking system

Similar to engine braking on engine-powered vehicles,
the electric motors act as generators when the accelerator
pedal is released or the brake pedal is depressed while
driving. In this way, kinetic energy is converted into
electric energy, which is then used to charge the battery.

The flow of energy during regenerative braking is
displayed on the instrument cluster.

The intensity of regenerative braking can be selected
from two levels, using the gear selector lever. Using
the paddles, the intensity can be selected from
six levels.*

* Lightly touching the brake pedal when in regenerative

mode will increase the regenerative effort rather than
wasting the kinetic energy into brake heat and wear to
brake components.

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Mode Motors Engine Typical driving conditions

Electric Vehicle Drive Mode Drive the vehicle Stationary City driving, commuting

Series Hybrid Mode Drive the vehicle Generates power Powerful acceleration, hill climbing

Parallel Hybrid Mode Drive the vehicle Drives the front wheels + generates power High-speed driving

Roles of motors and engine in various modes

Selector lever (joystick type)

Paddle

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Charging

AC 230 V 10 Amp plug

5. To charge via an external outlet please consult a registered

electrician for the best solution for your situation.

The battery can be charged from a charging source using the
method shown below.

Charging

method

Charge port

Charge

connector

Charging

source

Charging

time*

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Normal
(AC 230 V/10 A)

6.5 hr s

*1: Charging time may vary depending on the condition of the battery, driving

environment.

Do not touch the metallic terminals on the charge port or

connector. Otherwise, electric shock and/or component
failure may result.

Normal charging

Before inserting the charge connector into the port, set the

power switch to OFF. The battery cannot be charged when
the READY indicator is illuminated or the power switch is set
to ON (blue).

1. Engage the parking brake, press the electrical parking

switch.

2. Turn off the lights and other electric systems. Press the

power switch to OFF.

3. Push the charging lid until it clicks. Release the tab to

open the inner lid.

Charging lid

Tab

Inner lid

Normal charge
port

4. Insert the plug on the normal charging cable into

the outlet.