Get General information -> Plug-in Hybrid EV System Guide for Mitsubishi Outlander SUV 2020

General information

Plug-in Hybrid EV System................................................................. 2-02

Drive battery....................................................................................... 2-04

EV cruising range................................................................................2-05

Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS).........................................2-06

Operating sound under charging or Remote Climate Control............ 2-06

In case of a collision............................................................................2-06

Inspection and maintenance................................................................2-08

For persons with electro-medical apparatus such as im-

plantable cardiac pacemaker or implantable cardiovert-

er-defibrillator.................................................................................2-09

Cautions and actions to deal with intense heat................................... 2-10

Cautions and actions to deal with intense cold................................... 2-10

Fuel selection...................................................................................... 2-14

Filling the fuel tank.............................................................................2-15

Installation of accessories................................................................... 2-19

Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems................... 2-20

Genuine parts...................................................................................... 2-20

Safety and disposal information for used engine oil...........................2-21

Disposal information for used batteries.............................................. 2-21

Event Data Recording......................................................................... 2-21

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Plug-in Hybrid EV System

Main features

It is operated as an electric vehicle in the EV

drive mode using the electrical power stored

in the drive battery,^*1according to the re-

maining amount of the drive battery. It is also

automatic control^*2for driving in series hy-

brid mode or parallel hybrid mode using en-

gine power from EV drive mode according to

the driving condition or if the charging level

of the drive battery is decreased.

The vehicle can be charged from EV

charge power outlets (rated AC

220-240 V).

Quick charging using the CHAdeMO

quick charger is possible. CHAdeMO is

a standard for quick charging of electric

vehicles originally started in Japan, and

the contents have also become interna-

tional standard.

If you want to drive the vehicle without

starting the engine as much as possible,

make the switch to the EV priority mode

by pressing the EV switch.

Refer to “EV switch” on page 7-25.

Series hybrid mode

The vehicle is driven by the motors us-

ing only the electricity generated by the

engine. This mode is used when the

drive battery level is low, at quick accel-

eration, or when power is required like

climbing uphill.

EV drive mode

The vehicle is driven by the motors us-

ing only electrical power stored in the

drive battery. However, EV drive mode

is cancelled depending on the drive bat-

tery level, vehicle speed, and air condi-

tioner operating conditions. Pay atten-

tion to the following points:

• Check the EV cruising range in the in-

formation screen. Refer to “EV cruis-

ing range display/Total cruising range

display” on page 6-14.

• Drive your vehicle at moderate speeds

avoiding quick acceleration/decelera-

tion. Repeated quick acceleration/

deceleration causes the drive battery

level to decrease quickly, which ex-

tremely reduces the EV cruising

range.

With the high performance motor, noise

and vibration during driving is mini-

mized and powerful acceleration can al-

so be obtained.

NOTE

While driving the Series hybrid mode, the

engine malfunction diagnostic system may

operate.

If this system operates, the engine sound will

decrease. This does not indicate a malfunc-

tion.

With the regenerative brake, the drive

battery is automatically charged when

the accelerator is released.

^*1If there is a remaining amount in the drive

battery, it is actively driven in the EV

drive mode. The cruising range varies de-

pending on the remaining charge in the

drive battery, vehicle speed, and air condi-

tioner operating conditions.

^*2You can adjust the timing to switch to the

EV drive mode by using the save mode.

Refer to “SAVE/CHARGE mode switch”

on page 7-27. Refer to “Battery save

mode” on page 7-28.

Parallel hybrid mode

The vehicle is driven by the power of the

engine, assisted by motors. This mode is

used during high-speed driving with bet-

ter engine efficiency.

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Plug-in Hybrid EV System

When you depress the brake pedal, the

regenerative braking force may be in-

creased.

If a problem occurs in the Plug-in hybrid

EV system, or if the ABS and/or the

ASC have been activated, the regenera-

tive braking will be restricted. The foot

brake will still operate.

When stronger regenerative braking is

generated, the stop lamps will illuminate

even when the brake pedal is not de-

pressed.

Even while the vehicle is stopped, the

engine may automatically be started in

the following cases:

• The drive battery level is low.

• The plug-in hybrid EV system is too

hot or too cold.

• The air conditioner is used.

• The vehicle has not been used for a

long time.

• The engine has not been operated for a

long time.

The roles of the motors and en-

gine in each drive mode

Motor

Engine

EV Drive

Mode

Drives the

vehicle

OFF

Series Hybrid Drives the

Generates

electricity

Mode

vehicle

Drives front

wheels and

generates

Parallel Hy-

brid Mode

Drives the

vehicle

• Refuelling has not been performed for

a long time.

electricity

Operation of gasoline engine

Regenerative braking

Even when the vehicle is driving in EV

drive mode, it may be automatically

changed to series hybrid mode or paral-

lel hybrid mode in the following cases:

• The plug-in hybrid EV system is too

hot or too cold.

Motion energy is converted into electric ener-

gy using the motor as a power generator.

Then a braking force generates and converted

electric energy will be charged to the drive

battery.

• Quick acceleration is applied.

• The air conditioner is operating.

• The accelerator pedal is depressed

hard on an uphill road or expressway.

• In cold weather.

If you lift your foot off the accelerator

pedal during driving, a braking force that

is equivalent to engine braking of a com-

bustion engine vehicle will be generated.

Also, if you shift the select position into

“B” (BRAKE) from “D” (DRIVE), ef-

fectiveness of the regenerative braking is

getting stronger. Shift the selector lever

into “B” (BRAKE) position according to

the driving condition.

• The vehicle has not been refueled for

a long time.

• The drive battery level is low.

In addition to the above, there are more

cases where EV drive mode is automati-

cally changed to series or parallel hybrid

mode.

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Drive battery

Refueling (gasoline)

NOTE

CAUTION

Depending on the usage of the vehicle, the

The fuel in the fuel tank may not be con-

sumed and it may stagnate for a long time

depending on the use situation of the vehi-

cle, the quality of fuel may change, and it

may have a bad influence on the engine or

the parts of a fuel system.

engine may not start for a long period of

time and unused fuel will remain in the fuel

tank. Fuel can deteriorate over time, which

can adversely affect the engine and/or the

fuel system.

If the vehicle is not refueled with more than

15 litres at least once every 3 months, the

engine will automatically start, while the

ready indicator is illuminated, to help pre-

vent deterioration of the fuel. At that time,

charging of the drive battery will start and

the battery charge mode display will appear

on the information screen in the multi infor-

mation display. The charging will stop, how-

ever, before the drive battery is fully charg-

ed.

The engine may also start even while the EV

drive mode is selected or the vehicle is sta-

tionary.

To stop the engine from starting automatical-

ly when the vehicle is operated on the drive

battery power only for a long time, start the

engine and drive the vehicle enough to re-

duce the fuel level to approximately half

tank. Refill the fuel tank with at least 15 li-

tres of unleaded petrol.

CAUTION

If the warning display appears, refuel imme-

diately.

If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the engine

will not start even in a situation need to be

generated electricity, the following condi-

tions will occur.

Observe the following instructions for pre-

vention.

Start the engine more than once every 3

months by activating the battery charge

mode.

•

The driving performance falls (since only

the electrical power stored in the drive

battery can be used for the driving).

•

Refer to “SAVE/CHARGE mode switch”

on page 7-27.

Refer to “Battery charge mode” on page

7-29.

The heating performance is not available

(except vehicles with electric heater).

The effectiveness of the heater is insuffi-

cient (vehicles with electric heater).

The catalytic converter may be damaged

due to excessive high temperature.

•

Refill the fuel more than 15 litres at once

within 3 months. If the fuel remaining dis-

play will be below half, you can refill the

fuel more than 15 litres certainly.

Refer to “Fuel remaining display screen”

on page 6-10.

•

Refer to “Filling the fuel tank” on page

2-15.

Refer to “Fuel remaining display screen” on

page 6-10.

Drive battery

WARNING

A sealed lithium ion high voltage battery

(drive battery) is adopted for OUTLAND-

ER PHEV. If the drive battery is disposed

of improperly, there is a risk of severe

burns and electrical shock that may result

in serious injury or death and there is also

a risk of environmental damage.

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EV cruising range

The performance may be changed due to

the ambient temperature.

Precautions for operation

WARNING

Never attempt to use the drive battery for

any other purpose.

At low ambient temperature, in particu-

lar, the EV cruising range is short and

the charging time is long, compared to

operation at normal temperature. Also,

charging may be stopped before com-

plete charging.

When the ambient temperature lowers,

the engine will start frequently, even if

there remains much power in the drive

battery.

Because the engine starts frequently, the

fuel consumption will increase.

The battery is gradually discharged with-

out use and the battery charge is low-

ered.

If your vehicle is not used for a long

time, check the drive battery level dis-

play every 3 months.

It is the battery to operate the motor and

the air conditioning.

If the drive battery level display shows

0, charge the battery until some indica-

tion appears. Alternatively, start the

Plug-in Hybrid EV System and turn on

the ready indicator.

The engine will then automatically start

to charge the drive battery.

Wait until the engine automatically

stops, then put the operation mode of the

power switch in OFF.

In addition to the drive battery, OUT-

LANDER PHEV has the auxiliary bat-

tery to operate lamps, wipers, etc.

Compact, light-weight lithium ion bat-

tery with high energy density is used for

the drive battery.

The drive battery has the following char-

acteristics.

Please read this carefully paying atten-

tion to the following:

MITSUBISHI Motors collects drive bat-

teries. If you scrap your vehicle, please

consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-

thorized Service Point.

It is not necessary to consume the bat-

tery completely before charging.

Characteristics

The same as ordinary lithium-ion batter-

ies, the battery capacity of the drive bat-

tery gradually reduces with time. As the

drive battery capacity decreases, the ini-

tial EV cruising range and the vehicle

performance will similarly decrease.

Depending on the usage conditions, such

as frequent quick acceleration/decelera-

tion, extremely hot weather, storing the

vehicle in high ambient temperatures,

etc., the rate of battery capacity drop will

increase.

EV cruising range

Even if the charge level is the same, the

EV cruising range may vary depending

on driving conditions. Since driving at

high speed or climbing on a hill requires

higher consumption of the drive battery

than usual, the EV cruising range is

shortened.

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