Get Starting and driving -> 4-wheel drive operation Guide for Mitsubishi Outlander SUV 2020

4-wheel drive operation

Display example

S-AWC drive mode display

WARNING

The S-AWC operation status is displayed.

Always concentrate on your driving first.

Keep your eyes and mind on the road.

Distractions while driving can lead to an

accident.

4-wheel drive operation

Example: “SNOW” mode is selected.

Your vehicle has been designed primarily for

use on paved roads.

But its unique 4-wheel drive system allows

you to occasionally travel on unpaved roads,

to campgrounds, picnic sites, and similar lo-

cations.

Not only does this ensure better handling on

dry, paved roads but also permits better trac-

tion when driving on slippery, wet or snow-

covered roads and when moving out of mud.

But it is not suitable for heavy off road use or

towing in rough conditions.

It is particularly important to note that 4-

wheel drive may not give sufficient hill

climbing ability with the regenerative brake

on steep slopes. You should try to avoid driv-

ing on steep slopes.

Also, you must exercise caution when driving

on sand and mud and when driving through

water because sufficient traction may not be

available in certain circumstances.

Please avoid driving the vehicle through

areas where the tyres may get stuck in deep

sand or mud.

The currently selected drive mode is dis-

played on the multi-information display.

In addition, when the drive mode is changed,

the selected mode appears on the interrupt

display screen of the information screen in

the multi-information display.

The drive mode display will appear on the in-

formation screen for a few seconds, and then

the original screen will return.

Yaw control function display

The amount of the yaw moment is displayed

as a bar graph.

A,D-

B,C-

Clockwise yaw moment about the

vehicle’s center of gravity

S-AWC operation display

The S-AWC operation status can be dis-

played on the information screen in the multi-

information display.

To display the status, press the multi-infor-

mation display switch to change the informa-

tion screen.

Refer to “Information screen (when the oper-

ation mode is ON)” on page 6-08.

Anticlockwise yaw moment about

the vehicle’s center of gravity

Torque distribution function display

The torque distribution between the front and

rear wheels is displayed in section E of the

meter as a bar graph.

If the red line is on the front, the torque of the

front motor will be high. If it is behind it, the

torque of the rear motor will be high.

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4-wheel drive operation

On snowy or icy roads

WARNING

NOTE

Do not over-rely on the 4-wheel drive ve-

hicles. Even 4-wheel drive vehicles have

limits to the system and ability to main-

tain control and traction. Reckless driving

may lead to accidents. Always drive care-

fully, taking account of the road condi-

tions.

Improperly operating this vehicle on or

off-paved roads can cause an accident or

rollover in which you and your passengers

could be seriously injured or killed.

Note that the stopping distance required of a

4-wheel drive vehicle differs very little from

that of a 2-wheel drive vehicle. When driv-

ing on a snow-covered road or a slippery,

muddy surface, make sure that you keep a

sufficient distance between your vehicle and

the one ahead of you.

The driving posture should be more upright;

adjust the seat to a good position for easy

steering and pedal operation. Be sure to wear

the seat belt.

After driving on rough roads, check each

part of the vehicle and wash it thoroughly

with water. Refer to the “Inspection and

maintenance following rough road opera-

tion” section and “Maintenance” section.

When moving out of mud, sand or fresh

snow, pressing the accelerator pedal may not

allow the Plug-in Hybrid EV system output

to increase. In such situations, switching to

“LOCK” with the S-AWC drive mode

switch and temporarily turning off the Ac-

tive Stability Control (ASC) with the “ASC

OFF” switch will make it easier to move out

your vehicle.

Set the drive mode to “SNOW” in accord-

ance with the road conditions, and then grad-

ually depress the accelerator pedal for a

smooth start.

CAUTION

Avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration

and sharp turning. Skidding occurs and con-

trol of the vehicle could be lost.

Follow all instructions and guidelines in

the owner’s manual.

•

Keep your speed low and do not drive

faster than conditions allow you to.

NOTE

•

The use of snow tyres and/or snow traction

device (tyre chains) is recommended.

Maintain a safe distance between vehicles,

avoid sudden braking, and use regenerative

braking.

NOTE

Driving on rough roads can be hard on a ve-

hicle. Before you leave paved roads, be sure

all scheduled maintenance and service has

been done, and that you have inspected your

vehicle. Pay special attention to the condi-

tion of the tyres, and check the tyre pres-

sures.

MITSUBISHI MOTORS is not responsible

for any damage or injury caused or liability

incurred by improper and negligent opera-

tion of a vehicle by the operator. All techni-

ques of vehicle operation depend on the skill

and experience of the operator and other par-

ticipating parties. Any deviation from the

recommended operating instructions above

is at their own risk.

Driving on sandy or rough

roads

Set the drive mode to “LOCK” and then

gradually depress the accelerator pedal for a

smooth start. Keep the pressure on the accel-

erator pedal as constant as possible, and drive

at low speed.

Refer to “Operation under adverse driving

conditions: If your vehicle becomes stuck in

sand, mud or snow” on page 9-20.

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Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation

Climbing/descending sharp

grades

Cautions on handling of 4-

wheel drive vehicles

CAUTION

Always use tyres of the same size, same

type, and same brand, and which have no

wear differences. Using tyres of different

size, type, brands or degree of wear, will in-

crease the differential oil temperature, result-

ing in possible damage to the driving sys-

tem. Further, the drive train will be subjected

to excessive loading possibly leading to oil

leakage, component seizure, or other serious

faults.

Your vehicle may not provide sufficient hill

climbing ability and regenerative brake on

steep slope. Avoid driving on steep slopes

even though the vehicle is a 4-wheel drive

vehicle.

Tyres and wheels

Since the driving torque can be applied to the

4 wheels, the driving performance of the ve-

hicle when operating in 4-wheel drive is

greatly affected by the condition of the tyres.

Inspection and maintenance

following rough road

operation

Pay close attention to the tyres.

Towing

Install only the specified tyres on all

wheels. Refer to “Tyres and wheels” on

page 12-08.

After operating the vehicle in rough road

conditions, be sure to perform the following

inspection and maintenance procedures:

Be sure all 4 tyres and wheels are the

same size and type.

Check that the vehicle has not been dam-

aged by rocks, gravel, etc.

When it is necessary to replace any of

the tyres or wheels, replace all 4 tyres.

All tyres should be rotated before the

wear difference between the front and

rear tyres is recognizable.

Carefully wash the vehicle with water.

Drive the vehicle slowly while lightly

depressing the brake pedal in order to

dry out the brakes. If the brakes still do

not function properly, we recommend

you to have the brakes checked as soon

as possible.

Good vehicle performance cannot be expec-

ted if there is a difference in wear between

tyres. Refer to “Tyre rotation” on page 11-11.

Remove the insects, dried grass, etc.

clogging the radiator core.

Check the tyre inflation pressure regular-

ly.

Check the inside of the vehicle. If water

entry is found, dry the carpet etc.

Inspect the headlamps. If the headlamp

bulb is flooded with water, we recom-

mend you to have it drained.

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EV switch

If the EV switch is pressed, you can drive the

vehicle by using only the EV drive mode as

much as possible, even if the accelerator ped-

al is roughly depressed.

To cancel the EV priority mode, press the EV

switch again.

When the operation mode of the power

switch is put in OFF, the EV priority mode

will be cancelled.

When switching to the EV priority mode, on

the information screen in the multi informa-

tion display, a screen showing the EV priority

mode is displayed. The EV priority mode in-

dication on the upper left of the screen also

indicates the engine operating state. When

the engine is not running, it is displayed in

blue, and when the engine is running, it is

displayed in gray.

CAUTION

Do not tow 4-wheel drive vehicles with the

front or rear wheels on the ground (Type A

or Type B) as illustrated. This could result in

damage to the drivetrain, or unstable towing.

If you tow 4-wheel drive vehicles, use Type

C or Type D equipment.

Jacking up a 4-wheel drive ve-

hicle

WARNING

Do not turn on the Plug-in Hybrid EV

System or turn a jacked-up wheel when

the vehicle is jacked up. The tyre in con-

tact with the ground may turn and the ve-

hicle may come off the jack, possibly lead-

ing to an accident. Besides, do not touch

the high-voltage area.

EV switch

To drive the vehicle without starting the en-

gine as much as possible, the EV priority

mode can be used.

This mode helps to drive the vehicle at a

place needed for concern of noises and ex-

haust gas emissions, such as residential areas

etc.

To switch to the EV priority mode, press the

EV switch with operation mode of the power

switch in ON.

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