Mitsubishi MOTORS OUTLANDER PHEV 2021, Owner'S Manual

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Operation under adverse driving conditions
9-22 For emergencies
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 When driving on a snow-covered or fro-
zen road, it is recommended that you use
snow tyres or tyre chains.
Refer to the “Snow tyres” and “Tyre
chains” sections.
 Avoid high-speed operation, sudden
acceleration, abrupt brake application and
sharp cornering.
 Depressing the brake pedal during travel
on snowy or icy roads may cause tyre
slippage and skidding. When traction
between the tyres and the road is reduced
the wheels may skid and the vehicle can-
not readily be brought to a stop by con-
ventional braking techniques. Braking
will differ, depending upon whether you
have anti-lock brake system (ABS). As
your vehicle is equipped with ABS, brake
by pressing the brake pedal hard, and
keeping it pressed.
 Allow extra distance between your vehi-
cle and the vehicle in front of you, and
avoid sudden braking.
 Accumulation of ice on the braking sys-
tem can cause the wheels to lock. Pull
away from a standstill slowly after con-
firming safety around the vehicle.
Drive as slow as possible when driving on
bumpy or rutted roads.
This vehicle is intended for driving mainly
on roads with firm surface.
4WD system makes possible driving on roads
without special coverage, on flat and firm
surface. Please, remember that off-road abil-
ity of your vehicle is limited. Your vehicle is
not intended for driving in heavy off-road,
overcoming the rugged terrain, deep ruts, etc.
Manufacturer of the vehicle is proceeding
from the following assumption:
taking the decision to keep driving under con-
ditions mentioned above, driver takes all
actions at own risk, aware of possible conse-
quences.
(c)Always maintain the specified tyre infla-
tion pressures.
On a snow-covered or frozen
road
CAUTION
 Do not press the accelerator pedal rapidly. If
the wheels break free of the ice, the vehicle
could suddenly start moving and possibly
cause an accident.
On a bumpy or rutted road
CAUTION
 The impact on tyres and/or wheels when
driving on a bumpy or rutted road can dam-
age the tyre and/or wheel.