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Power switch

Operation mode of the power

switch and its function

CAUTION

If the power switch operation is not smooth

and feels like it is sticking, do not operate

the switch. Immediately contact

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-

ice Point.

Power switch

In order to prevent theft, the Plug-in Hybrid

EV System will not start unless a preregis-

tered keyless operation key is used. (Immo-

bilizer function)

If you are carrying the keyless operation key,

you can start the Plug-in Hybrid EV System.

OFF

The indication lamp on the power switch

turns off.

The operation mode cannot be put in OFF

unless the electrical parking switch is press-

ed.

NOTE

When operating the power switch, press the

switch all the way in. If the switch is not

fully pressed, the Plug-in Hybrid EV System

may not start or the operation mode may not

change. If the power switch is pressed cor-

rectly, there is no need to hold the power

switch down.

When the battery in the keyless operation

key has worn out, or the keyless operation

key is out of the vehicle, a warning display

will appear.

ACC

Electrical devices such as the audio and ac-

cessory socket can be operated. Can be used

when the Ready indicator is off.

The indication lamp on the power switch illu-

minates orange.

All vehicle’s electrical devices can be operat-

ed.

CAUTION

The indication lamp on the power switch illu-

minates blue. The indication lamp goes off

when the Plug-in Hybrid EV System is oper-

ating.

The indication lamp (A) will flash orange

when there is a problem or malfunction in

the keyless operation system. Never drive if

the indication lamp on the power switch is

flashing orange. Immediately contact

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-

ice Point.

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Power switch

NOTE

CAUTION

NOTE

Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic

immobilizer.

When the Plug-in Hybrid EV System is not

operating, put the operation mode in OFF.

Leaving the operation mode in ON or ACC

for a long time when the Plug-in Hybrid EV

System is not operating may cause the auxil-

iary battery to discharge, making it impossi-

ble to start the Plug-in Hybrid EV System.

When the auxiliary battery is disconnected,

the current operation mode is memorized.

After reconnecting the auxiliary battery, the

memorized mode is selected automatically.

Before disconnecting the auxiliary battery

for repair or replacement, make sure to put

the operation mode in OFF.

Be careful if you are not sure which opera-

tion mode the vehicle is in when the auxili-

ary battery is run down.

The operation mode cannot be changed from

OFF to ACC or ON if the keyless operation

key is not detected to be in the vehicle. Refer

to “Keyless operation system: Operating

range for starting the Plug-in Hybrid EV

System and changing the operation mode”

on page 4-09.

If the operation mode cannot be changed to

OFF, perform the following procedure.

1 Press the electrical parking switch

. and lock the wheels, then change the

operation mode to OFF.

2 One of the other causes could be low

. auxiliary battery voltage. If this oc-

curs, the keyless entry system and

keyless operation will also not oper-

To start the Plug-in Hybrid EV System, the

ID code which the transponder inside the

key sends, must match the one registered in

the immobilizer computer. Refer to “Elec-

tronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting sys-

tem)” on page 4-03.

Changing the operation mode

ate.

Contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-

ized Service Point.

If you press the power switch without de-

pressing the brake pedal, you can change the

operation mode in the order of OFF, ACC,

ON, OFF.

ACC power auto-cutout func-

tion

After approximately 30 minutes have elapsed

with the operation mode in ACC, the func-

tion automatically cuts out the power for the

audio system and other electric devices that

can be operated with that position.

When the power switch operates again, the

power is supplied again.

When there is the keyless operation key in

the vehicle and the operation mode is not

changed, the battery in the keyless operation

key may have worn out. Refer to “Warning

activation” on page 4-12.

NOTE

It is possible to modify functions as follows:

The time until the power cuts out can be

changed to approximately 60 minutes.

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Starting and stopping the Plug-in Hybrid EV System

Operation mode ON reminder

system

Starting and stopping the

Plug-in Hybrid EV System

NOTE

The ACC power auto-cutout function can

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be deactivated.

For details, we recommend you to consult

Starting the Plug-in Hybrid EV

System

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized

Service Point.

On vehicles equipped with the Smart-

phone-link Display Audio (SDA) or the

Smartphone-link Display Audio (SDA)

navigation system, screen operations can

be used to make the adjustment.

Refer to the separate owner’s manual for

details.

CAUTION

When the Plug-in Hybrid EV System warn-

ing lamp comes on while the READY indi-

cator is on, avoid high-speed driving and

have your vehicle inspected by

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-

ice Point as soon as possible. (Refer to

“Plug-in Hybrid EV System warning lamp”

on page 6-57.)

Never attempt to start the engine by pushing

or pulling the vehicle.

If the driver’s door is opened while the Plug-

in Hybrid EV System is stopped and the op-

eration mode in any mode other than OFF,

the operation mode ON reminder inner buz-

zer sounds intermittently to remind you to put

the operation mode in OFF.

Operation mode OFF reminder

system

1. Check that the EV charging cable is not

connected to your vehicle.

2. Fasten the seat belt.

3. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

4. Press and hold the brake pedal down

firmly with your right foot.

5. When you press the power switch while

depressing the brake pedal, the READY

indicator in the meter blinks and the acti-

vation of Plug-in Hybrid EV System

starts.

When the operation mode is in any mode oth-

er than OFF; if you try to lock the doors and

tailgate by pressing the driver’s or front pas-

senger’s door lock/unlock switch, or the tail-

gate LOCK switch, a warning display will

appear, and the outer buzzer will sound pre-

venting you from locking the doors and tail-

gate.

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Starting and stopping the Plug-in Hybrid EV System

6. When the READY indicator changes

Stopping the Plug-in Hybrid

NOTE

from blinking to staying on, the startup

of Plug-in Hybrid EV System is activa-

ted and the vehicle is now ready to drive.

EV System

1. Stop your vehicle completely.

2. Apply the parking brake firmly while

depressing the brake pedal.

3. After pressing the electrical parking

switch, press the power switch to stop

the Plug-in Hybrid EV System. (Refer to

“Electrical Parking switch” on page

7-18.)

If you press the power switch when the se-

lector lever position is other than the “P” po-

sition while your vehicle is stopped, the se-

lector lever position automatically shifts to

the “P” position, Plug-in Hybrid EV System

stops, and the power mode turns to “OFF”.

If the parking lock mechanism is faulty, a

warning is displayed on the information

screen in the multi-information display.

When this warning is displayed, the Plug-in

Hybrid EV System cannot be stopped unless

you apply the parking brake and then press

the power switch. Park on a flat place with

the parking brake securely applied. Have

your vehicle inspected by a MITSUBISHI

MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

CAUTION

Do not press the power switch while holding

the select lever at the operated position.

NOTE

Continue to depress the brake pedal until the

READY indicator in the meter stays on.

After the Plug-in Hybrid EV System has not

started for a while, the brake pedal effort

needed to start the Plug-in Hybrid EV Sys-

tem may become greater.

WARNING

Never stop the Plug-in Hybrid EV System

during running except in an emergency.

The effectiveness of the brake becomes

very poor and the steering wheel becomes

very heavy, which can easily lead to an ac-

cident.

If this occurs, depress the brake pedal more

than usual.

You can drive your vehicle even if the en-

gine is stopped.

The Plug-in Hybrid EV System can be star-

ted in any operation mode.

If the READY indicator does not come on,

check the select position indicator. If the in-

dicator does not indicate “P”, press the elec-

trical parking switch to display “P” position.

If the READY indicator does not come on,

turn the power switch to OFF once and, after

a while, press the power switch to start Plu-

gin Hybrid EV System.

NOTE

Do not operate the power switch during run-

ning except in an emergency. If you have to

stop the Plug-in Hybrid EV System because

of an emergency during operation, continue

to press the power switch for three seconds

or longer or press the power switch three

times or more quickly. The Plug-in Hybrid

EV System stops, the operation mode turns

to ACC, and the selector lever position shifts

to the “P” position at very slow speed.

If the keyless operation key is

not operating properly

Insert the keyless operation key into the key

slot. Starting the Plug-in Hybrid EV System

and changing the operation mode should be

now possible.

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Selector lever (Joystick type)

Remove the keyless operation key from the

key slot after starting the Plug-in Hybrid EV

System or changing the operation mode.

Keyless operation key remind-

Selector lever operation

The selector lever always returns to its home

) position when it is released.

(

The position you select with the selector lev-

er will be illuminated on the shift position

panel shown in the illustration below.

If the operation mode is in OFF and the driv-

er’s door is opened with the keyless operation

key in the key slot, the warning display will

appear and the outer buzzer sounds for ap-

proximately 3 seconds to remind you to re-

move the key.

Home

position

NOTE

Selector lever (Joystick

type)

Do not insert into the key slot anything other

than the keyless operation key. This could

cause damage or a malfunction.

Move the selector lever slowly and securely

in the following method.

Remove the object or additional key from

the the keyless operation key before insert-

ing the key into the key slot. The vehicle

may not be able to receive the registered ID

code from the registered key. Therefore, the

Plug-in Hybrid EV System may not start and

the operation mode may not change.

To select “D” (DRIVE) or “R” (RE-

VERSE):

Move the selector lever in the direction

of the arrow.

To select “N” (NEUTRAL):

Move the selector lever in the direction

of the arrow and hold it for a while.

To select “B” (REGENERATIVE

BRAKE):

The keyless operation key is fixed in the key

slot when inserted in the illustrated direc-

tion. Simply pull out the key to remove it

from the key slot.

Move the selector lever in the direction

of the arrow.

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Selector lever (Joystick type)

The “B” (REGENERATIVE BRAKE) posi-

tion can only be selected while the select po-

sition is in the “D” (DRIVE) position. When

the selector lever is moved to the “B” posi-

tion, the regenerative brake force will be-

come stronger.

When the selector lever is again moved to the

“B” position, the maximum regenerative

brake force will be used.

WARNING

NOTE

When you shift the selector lever to “D”

or “R” position, always depress the brake

pedal with your right foot for your safety.

Never shift the lever while depressing the

accelerator pedal. Doing so will start your

vehicle abruptly, which may lead to a seri-

ous accident. It may also be a cause of

failure of the vehicle.

If you perform the following operation, the

buzzer sounds and the selector lever opera-

tion is cancelled.

When in the “P” (PARK) position, the se-

lector lever is moved without depressing

the brake pedal.

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When in the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEU-

TRAL) position, the selector lever is

moved to “B” (REGENERATIVE

BRAKE).

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To return to the “D” position, use the selector

lever to select the “D” position.

NOTE

When the operation mode is in the “ON”

position with the Plug-in Hybrid EV Sys-

tem not operated, the selector lever is

shifted to the “D” (DRIVE) or “R” (RE-

VERSE) position.

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You cannot operate the regenerative brake

while the adaptive cruise control system

(ACC) is operating.

Every time while operating the selector lev-

er, be sure to check the position displayed on

the indicator.

If you perform the following operation, the

buzzer may sound and the select position

may automatically shift to the “N” (NEU-

TRAL) position.

NOTE

If you operate the selector lever to “B” twice

too quickly, the regenerative brake force

may not become the maximum.

If you shift and hold the selector lever for

approximately 10 seconds or longer, the buz-

zer sounds.

The buzzer stops sounding when you release

the selector lever.

If the driver’s door is opened while the vehi-

cle is stopped or is running at very low

speed with the select position in other than

the “P” (PARK) position and the READY

indicator in the meter is illuminating, the

buzzer sounds. The buzzer stops sounding if

you close the door or shift the selector lever

to “P” (PARK).

WARNING

Do not replace the selector lever knob

with anything other than a MITSUBISHI

MOTORS GENUINE part. In addition,

do not hang, attach or place any object,

pouch or bag around the selector lever.

The selector lever may unintentionally

move resulting in an accident.

If the electrical parking switch is pressed

while the vehicle is in motion.

•

If the selector lever is moved to the “R”

(REVERSE) position while the vehicle is

moving forward.

•

If the selector lever is moved to the “D”

(DRIVE) position while the vehicle is

moving backward.

If the selector lever is moved to the “B”

(REGENERATIVE BRAKE) position af-

ter it had been shifted to the “R” (RE-

VERSE) position.

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Select position indicator

“R” REVERSE

WARNING

Sudden regenerative brake may cause the

tyres to skid.

Select this position according to the road

conditions and vehicle speed.

Select position indicator

This position is to back up.

This indicator displays the selector lever po-

sition in the meter.

“N” NEUTRAL

No power is transmitted to the wheels. The

wheels are not locked.

CAUTION

When the capacity of the drive battery is

close to full or when the drive battery tem-

perature is low, the regenerative brake will

become less effective.

In such case, depress the brake pedal strong-

ly.

WARNING

Never move the selector lever to the “N”

(NEUTRAL) position while driving, you

will lose regenerative braking.

Always keep your right foot on the brake

pedal when shifting into or out of “N”, to

minimize the risk of loss of control.

NOTE

“D” DRIVE

If a large regenerative braking force is gen-

erated by using the selector lever or the re-

generative braking level selector, the stop

lamps will be automatically illuminated.

NOTE

This position is for normal driving.

When the “B” position is selected, the selec-

ted regenerative brake force position is also

displayed at “B” position.

“B” REGENERATIVE BRAKE

This position is for the regenerative braking.

You can adjust the regenerative braking force

up to two levels.

You cannot operate the regenerative brake

while the adaptive cruise control system

(ACC) is operating.

Refer to “Selector lever operation” on page

7-15.

Refer to “Braking: When driving down a

long hill” on page 7-33.

Selector lever positions

“P” PARK

The wheels are locked. When you park your

vehicle, be sure to apply the parking brake

and press the electrical parking switch.

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