Mitsubishi MOTORS OUTLANDER PHEV 2021, Owner'S Manual

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SAVE/CHARGE mode switch
7-32 Starting and driving
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To charge the drive battery while driving, the
battery charge mode can be used. It is recom-
mended to use this mode before driving up
long hills or mountain roads.
When the battery charge mode is activated,
the engine will start to charge the drive bat-
tery to nearly full.
To cancel the battery charge mode, press the
SAVE/CHARGE mode switch once.
When the operation mode of the power
switch is put in OFF, the battery charge mode
will be cancelled.
If the battery charge mode is activated, the
following image is displayed on the informa-
tion screen in the multi-information display.
 In the following conditions, the battery save
mode cannot be used even if the battery save
mode is selected, a buzzer will sound and the
message will appear in the multi-information
display.
• When the engine coolant temperature is
high.
• When the remaining fuel quantity is low.
 In any of the situations listed below, the bat-
tery save mode will be automatically can-
celled and the message will appear in the
multi-information display.
• When the engine coolant temperature
becomes high.
• When the remaining fuel quantity becomes
low.
 When one of the following switches is
pressed while driving in the battery save
mode, the mode changes to the selected
mode.
• SAVE/CHARGE mode switch
• EV switch
NOTE
• SPORT mode switch
Refer to “Battery charge mode” on page
7-32, “EV switch” on page 7-28 or “SPORT
mode switch” on page 7-33.
If the SAVE/CHARGE mode switch is
pressed once, the mode is returned to the bat-
tery save mode.
Battery charge mode
NOTE WARNING
 When you leave the vehicle, be sure to
stopped the Plug-in Hybrid EV System.
Refer to “Parking” P.7-7
 Only use the battery charge mode in a well
ventilated space.
The engine will start when the vehicle is in
the battery charge mode, and this can
cause carbon monoxide to build up caus-
ing carbon monoxide poisoning. Be sure to
use at the well-ventilated place.
 Do not use the battery charge mode near
flammable objects such as dried grass or
paper etc.. There is a possibility of starting
a fire due to the high exhaust pipe temper-
ature.
CAUTION
 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
 Even if the battery charge mode is selected,
the engine may not start depending on the
condition of the remaining drive battery
capacity or the Plug-in Hybrid EV system
control.