Mitsubishi MOTORS Outlander PHEV 2017, Owner'S Manual

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NOTE
l The engine may stop when the vehicle stops
or is running.
l Even if the battery save mode switch is
pressed, the battery save mode may not be
activated depending on the remaining drive
battery capacity or the remaining fuel quan-
tity.
l When the battery charge mode switch or the
EV switch is turned on while driving in the
battery save mode, the mode changes to se-
lected mode.
Refer to “Battery charge mode switch” on
page 7-28 or “EV switch” on page 7-25.
If the battery save mode switch is pressed,
the mode is returned to the battery save
mode.
Battery charge mode switch
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It can be used when increasing the remaining
quantity of the drive battery.
Use the battery charge mode switch before
driving at long up hills, such as mountains
with a steep slope.
By charging the drive battery before driving,
it becomes possible to continue hill-climbing
performance (driving force).
If the battery charge mode switch is pressed
while the ready indicator is on, the engine
will start and it can charge the drive battery
to near the full charge during the vehicle is
run and stopped.
It can be cancelled if pressed once again.
If the battery charge mode is activated, the
following image is displayed on the informa-
tion screen in the multi-information display.
WARNING
l When you leave the vehicle, be sure that
you have stopped the Plug-in Hybrid EV
System. Refer to “Parking” on page 7-06.
l Since the engine will start also in the vehi-
cle stops if the battery charge mode
switch is pressed, do not use it for the
around of the garage or the vehicle in the
situation such as snow lay etc. while stop-
ping and parking.
Doing so, the exhaust gas enters into the
vehicle and there is a possibility of becom-
ing carbon monoxide poisoning.
Be sure to use at the well-ventilated place.
l Do not use the battery charge switch near
flammable objects such as dried grass or
a paper etc.
There is a possibility of becoming a fire
because the exhaust pipe is high tempera-
ture.
CAUTION
l
While the battery charge mode is activated,
do not cover the front of the vehicle with
anything including a car cover. Doing so
could cause the engine to overheat.
NOTE
l
Use the battery charge mode switch before
the uphill climb.
Battery charge mode switch
7-28
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Starting and driving
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