Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (2019 year). Instruction - part 29

NOTE

Operation under adverse
driving conditions

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If your vehicle becomes stuck

in sand, mud or snow

If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand,
or  mud,  it  can  often  be  moved  by  a  rocking
motion. Rock your vehicle back and forth to
free it.
Do  not  spin  the  wheels.  Constant  efforts  to
free a stuck vehicle can cause transaxle fail-
ure.
If  your  vehicle  is  still  stuck  after  several
rocking  attempts,  call  for  a  commercial  tow
truck service.

WARNING

When trying to rock your vehicle out of a
stuck  position,  make  sure  that  there  are
no people nearby. The rocking motion can
make  your  vehicle  suddenly  lurch  for-
ward  or  backward,  and  injure  any  by-
standers.

On a flooded road

Do  not  drive  on  a  flooded  road.  If  you
drive  on  a  flooded  road,  not  only  does
the  Plugin  Hybrid  EV  System  stop  but
there may be a failure like electric leak-
age or short circuit.
If you inevitably had to run on a flooded
road and the vehicle was exposed to wa-
ter, be sure to have your vehicle inspec-
ted  by  a  MITSUBISHI  MOTORS  Au-
thorized Service Point.

If there is water on the brakes after driv-
ing through puddles or washing the vehi-
cle,  resulting  in  temporarily  ineffective
brakes. In such cases, lightly depress the
brake  pedal  to  see  if  the  brakes  operate
properly.  If  they  do  not,  lightly  depress
the  pedal  several  times  while  driving  in
order to dry the brake pads.

When driving in rain or on a road with
many puddles a layer of water may form
between the tyres and the road surface.

This reduces a tyre’s frictional resistance
on the road, resulting in loss of steering
stability and braking capability.

To cope with this, observe the following
items:

A- Drive your vehicle at slow speed.

B- Do not drive on worn tyres.
C- Always maintain the specified tyre

inflation pressures.

On a snow-covered or frozen

road

When driving on a snow-covered or fro-
zen road, it is recommended that you use
snow tyres or snow traction device (tyre
chains).
Refer to the “Snow tyres” and “Snow
traction device (tyre chains)” sections.

Avoid high-speed operation, sudden ac-
celeration, abrupt brake application and
sharp cornering.

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Depressing the brake pedal during travel
on  snowy  or  icy  roads  may  cause  tyre
slippage and skidding. When traction be-
tween  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.

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

Drive as slow as possible when driving on
bumpy or rutted roads.

CAUTION

The impact on tyres and/or wheels when
driving on a bumpy or rutted road can dam-
age the tyre and/or wheel.

This vehicle is intended for driving mainly
on roads with firm surface.
4WD  system  makes  it  possible  to  drive  on
roads  without  special  coverage,  on  flat  and
firm surfaces. Please, remember that off-road
ability of your vehicle is limited. Your vehi-
cle  is  not  intended  for  driving  in  heavy  off-
road  terrain,  overcoming  the  rugged  terrain,
deep ruts, etc.
The  manufacturer  of  the  vehicle  is  proceed-
ing  from  the  following  assumption:  if  the
driver makes the decision to keep driving un-
der conditions mentioned above, he takes all
actions  at  own  risk,  aware  of  the  possible
consequences.

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Vehicle care

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Vehicle care precautions

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In  order  to  maintain  the  value  of  your  vehi-
cle, it is necessary to perform regular mainte-
nance using the proper procedures.
Always maintain your vehicle in compliance
with  environmental  pollution  control  regula-
tions.
Carefully select the materials used for wash-
ing,  etc.,  to  be  sure  that  they  do  not  contain
corrosives.
If  in  doubt,  we  recommend  you  to  consult  a
specialist for selection of these materials.

CAUTION

Cleaning products can be dangerous. Always
follow the instructions of the cleaning prod-
uct supplier.

To avoid damage, never use the following to
clean your vehicle,

•

Petrol

•

Paint Thinner

•

Benzine

•

Kerosene

•

Turpentine

•

Naphtha

•

Lacquer Thinner

•

Carbon Tetrachloride

•

Nail Polish Remover

•

Acetone

Cleaning the interior of your
vehicle

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After cleaning the interior of your vehicle
with water, cleaner or similar, wipe and dry
in a shady, well-ventilated area.

NOTE

To clean the inside of the tailgate window,
always use a soft cloth and wipe the window
glass along the demister heater element so as
not to cause damage.

CAUTION

Do  not  use  organic  substances  (solvents,
benzine,  kerosene,  alcohol,  petrol,  etc.)  or
alkaline or acidic solutions.
These  chemicals  can  cause  discolouring,
staining or cracking of the surface.
If you use cleaners or polishing agents, make
sure their ingredients do not include the sub-
stances mentioned above.

When cleaning the meter cluster panel, use a
thick cloth and be careful not to injure your
hands.

Plastic, vinyl leather, fabric

and flocked parts

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1. Lightly wipe these off with a soft cloth

soaked in a mild soap and water solu-
tion.

2. Dip cloth in fresh water and wring it out

well. Using this cloth, wipe off the deter-
gent thoroughly.

NOTE

Do  not  use  cleaners,  conditioners,  and  pro-
tectants containing silicons or wax.
Such  products  can  cause  discolouring  and
when  applied  to  the  instrument  panels  or
other  parts,  may  cause  reflections  on  the
windscreen and obscure vision.
Also, if such products get on the switches of
the electrical accessories, it may lead to fail-
ure of these accessories.

Do not use synthetic fiber or dry cloth. They
can cause discolouring or damage the sur-
face.

Do not place a deodorizer on the instrument
panel or near lamps and instruments. The in-
gredients for deodorizer can cause discolour-
ing or cracking.

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Upholstery

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1. To maintain the value of your new vehi-

cle,  handle  the  upholstery  carefully  and
keep the interior clean.
Use a vacuum cleaner and brush to clean
the  seats.  If  stained,  vinyl  and  synthetic
leather should be cleaned with an appro-
priate  cleaner.  Cloth  fabrics  can  be
cleaned with either upholstery cleaner or
a mild soap and water solution.

2. Clean the carpeting with a vacuum

cleaner and remove any stains with car-
pet cleaner. Oil and grease can be re-
moved by lightly dabbing with a clean
colourfast cloth and stain remover.

Genuine leather*

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1. To clean, lightly wipe the leather with a

soft cloth soaked in a mild soap and wa-
ter solution.

2. Dip cloth in fresh water and wring it out

well. Using this cloth, wipe off the deter-
gent thoroughly.

3. Apply leather protecting agent to the

genuine leather surface.

NOTE

If genuine leather is wet with water or is
washed in water, wipe off water as quickly
as possible with a dry, soft cloth.
If left damp, mildew may grow.

Organic solvents such as benzine, kerosene,
alcohol and petrol, acid or alkaline solvents
may discolour the genuine leather surface.
Be sure to use neutral detergents.

Remove dirty patches or oil substances
quickly as they can stain genuine leather.

The genuine leather surface may harden and
shrink if it is exposed to direct sun for long
hours. When your vehicle is parked, place it
in the shade as much as possible.

When the temperature of the vehicle interior
rises in summer, vinyl products left on the
genuine leather seat may deteriorate and
stick to the seat.

Cleaning the exterior of
your vehicle

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If the following is left on your vehicle, it may
cause corrosion, discolouration and stains,
wash the vehicle as soon as possible.

Seawater, road deicing products.

Soot and dust, iron powder from facto-
ries, chemical substance (acids, alkalis,
coaltar, etc.).

Droppings from birds, carcasses of in-
sects, tree sap, etc.

Washing

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Chemicals  contained  in  the  dirt  and  dust
picked up from the road surface can damage
the paint coat and body of your vehicle if left
in prolonged contact.
Frequent washing and waxing is the best way
to  protect  your  vehicle  from  this  damage.
This  will  also  be  effective  in  protecting  it
from  environmental  elements  such  as  rain,
snow, salt air, etc.
Do  not  wash  the  vehicle  in  direct  sunlight.
Park  the  vehicle  in  the  shade  and  spray  it
with  water  to  remove  dust.  Next,  using  an
ample amount of clean water and a car wash-
ing  brush  or  sponge,  wash  the  vehicle  from
top to bottom.
Use  a  mild  car  washing  soap  if  necessary.
Rinse  thoroughly  and  wipe  dry  with  a  soft
cloth.  After  washing  the  vehicle,  carefully
clean the joints and flanges of the doors, bon-
net and other sections where dirt is likely to
remain.

WARNING

Do not wash the vehicle while charging
the traction battery.
Doing so could cause fire or an electric
shock.

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Vehicle care

WARNING

Before washing the vehicle, make sure
that the charging lid and the inner lid are
completely closed.
If the lid is open, the charging unit is ex-
posed to water, resulting in fire or an elec-
tric shock.

CAUTION

When washing the under side of your vehi-
cle or wheel, be careful not to injure your
hands.

As  your  vehicle  is  equipped  with  the  rain
sensor,  place  the  wiper  switch  lever  in  the
“OFF” position to deactivate the rain sensor
before  washing  the  vehicle.  Otherwise,  the
wipers will operate in the presence of water
spray  on  the  windscreen  and  may  get  dam-
aged as a result.

Refrain from excessively using a car wash as
its brushes may scratch the paint surface,
causing it to lose its gloss. Scratches will be
especially visible on darker coloured vehi-
cles.

Never spray or splash water on the electrical
components in the engine compartment. Do-
ing so could have an adverse effect on the
Plug-in Hybrid EV system startability.
Exercise caution also when washing the un-
derbody; be careful not to spray water into
the engine compartment.

Some types of hot water washing equipment
apply high pressure and heat to the vehicle.
They may cause heat distortion and damage

CAUTION

to the vehicle resin parts and may result in
flooding of the vehicle interior.
Therefore:

•

Maintain a distance of approx. 70 cm or
more between the vehicle body and the
washing nozzle.

•

When washing around the door glass,
hold the nozzle at a distance of more than
70 cm and at right angles to the glass sur-
face.

After washing the vehicle, drive the vehicle
slowly  while  lightly  depressing  the  brake
pedal  several  times  in  order  to  dry  out  the
brakes.
Leaving  the  brakes  wet  could  result  in  re-
duced braking performance. Also, there is a
possibility  that  they  could  freeze  up  or  be-
come  inoperative  due  to  rust,  rendering  the
vehicle unable to move.

When  using  an  automatic  car  wash,  pay  at-
tention  to  the  following  items,  referring  to
the  operation  manual  or  consulting  a  car
wash operator. If the following procedure is
not  followed,  it  could  result  in  damage  to
your vehicle.

•

The outside mirrors are retracted.

•

The wiper arms are secured in place with
tape.

•

If your vehicle is equipped with roof rails
or a roof spoiler, consult a car wash oper-
ator before using the car wash.

•

As your vehicle is equipped with the rain
sensor, place the wiper switch lever in the
“OFF” position to deactivate the rain sen-
sor.

CAUTION

•

Make sure that the charging lid and the
fuel lid are completely closed.

•

If your vehicle is equipped with the Ultra-
sonic  misacceleration  Mitigation  System
(UMS),  turn  the  system  off  by  using  the
“FCM  and  UMS  ON/OFF  switch”  on
page 7-72.

During cold weather

Salt and other chemicals spread on the roads
in  some  areas  in  winter  can  have  a  harmful
effect on the vehicle body. You should there-
fore wash the vehicle as often as possible in
accordance  with  our  care-instructions.  It  is
recommended to have a preservative applied
and the underfloor protection checked before
and after the cold weather season.
After washing your vehicle, wipe off all wa-
terdrops  from  the  rubber  parts  around  the
doors to prevent the doors from freezing.

NOTE

To prevent freezing of the weatherstripping
on the doors, bonnet, etc., they should be
treated with silicone spray.

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Waxing

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Waxing the vehicle will help prevent the ad-
herence  of  dust  and  road  chemicals  to  the
paintwork. Apply a wax solution after wash-
ing  the  vehicle,  or  at  least  once  every  three
months to assist displacing of water.
Do  not  wax  your  vehicle  in  direct  sunlight.
You  should  wax  after  the  surfaces  have
cooled.
For  information  on  how  to  use  wax  refer  to
the instruction manual of the wax.

CAUTION

Waxes containing high abrasive compounds
should not be used.

On vehicles with a sunroof, be careful when
waxing the area around the sunroof opening,
not to put any wax on the weatherstrip
(black rubber). If stained with wax, the
weatherstrip cannot maintain a weatherproof
seal with the sunroof.

Polishing

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The  vehicle  should  only  be  polished  if  the
paintwork has become stained or lost its lus-
tre.  Do  not  polish  parts  with  a  mat  coating
and  the  plastic  bumpers.  Doing  so  could
cause stains or damage the finish.

Cleaning plastic parts

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Use a sponge or chamois leather.
If a car wax adheres on a grey or black rough
surface  of  the  bumper,  moulding  or  lamps,
the  surface  becomes  white.  In  such  a  case,
wipe  it  off  using  lukewarm  water  and  soft
cloth or chamois leather.

CAUTION

Do not use a scrubbing brush or other hard
tools as they may damage the plastic part
surface.

Do  not  bring  the  plastic  parts  into  contact
with  petrol,  light  oil,  brake  fluids,  engine
oils,  greases,  paint  thinners,  and  sulphuric
acid  (battery  electrolyte)  which  may  crack,
stain or discolour the plastic parts.
If they touch the plastic parts, wipe them off
with  soft  cloth,  chamois  or  the  like  and  an
aqueous  solution  of  neutral  detergent  then
immediately  rinse  the  affected  parts  with
water.

Chrome parts

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In order to prevent spots and corrosion of
chrome parts, wash with water, dry thorough-
ly, and apply a special protective coating.
This should be done more frequently in win-
ter.

Aluminium wheels

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1. Remove dirt using a sponge while sprin-

kling water on the wheels.

2. Use neutral detergent on any dirt that

cannot be removed easily with water.
Rinse off the neutral detergent after
washing the wheels.

3. Dry the wheels thoroughly using a cha-

mois leather or a soft cloth.

CAUTION

Do not use a brush or other hard implement
on the wheels.
Doing so could scratch the wheels.

Do not use any cleaner that contains an abra-
sive substance or is acidic or alkaline. Doing
so could cause the coating on the wheels to
peel or become discoloured or stained.

Do not directly apply hot water using a
steam cleaner or by any other means.

Contact with seawater and road deicer can
cause corrosion. Rinse off such substances
as soon as possible.

Window glass

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The window glass can normally be cleaned
using only a sponge and water.

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Vehicle care

Glass  cleaner  can  be  used  to  remove  oil,
grease,  insect  carcasses,  etc.  After  washing
the  glass,  wipe  it  dry  with  a  clean,  dry,  soft
cloth. Never use a cloth that is used for clean-
ing a painted surface to clean a window. Wax
from  the  painted  surface  could  get  on  the
glass  and  lower  glass  transparency  and  visi-
bility.

NOTE

To clean the inside of the rear window, al-
ways use a soft cloth and wipe the window
glass along the demister heater element so as
not to cause damage.

Wiper blades

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Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to remove
grease,  dead  insects,  etc.,  from  the  wiper
blades.  Replace  the  wiper  blades  when  they
no  longer  wipe  properly.  (Refer  to  page
11-14.)

Cleaning the sunroof*

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Use a soft cloth to clean the inner side of the
sunroof. Hard deposits should be wiped away
with a cloth dipped in warm, neutral deter-
gent solution. Wipe away the solution with a
sponge dipped in fresh water.

NOTE

The surface treatment on the inside of the
glass may be removed if hard cloth or organ-
ic solvent (benzine, kerosene, thinner, etc.)
is used.

Engine compartment

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Clean  the  engine  compartment  at  the  begin-
ning and end of winter. Pay particular atten-
tion  to  flanges,  crevices  and  peripheral  parts
where  dust  containing  road  chemicals  and
other corrosive materials might collect.
If  salt  and  other  chemicals  are  used  on  the
roads in your area, clean the engine compart-
ment at least every 3 months.
Never spray or splash water on the electrical
components  in  the  engine  compartment,  as
this may cause damage.
Do  not  bring  the  nearby  parts,  the  plastic
parts  and  so  on  into  contact  with  sulphuric
acid  (battery  electrolyte)  which  may  crack,
stain or discolour them.
If  they  are  in  contact,  wipe  off  with  soft
cloth, chamois or the like and an aqueous sol-
ution  of  neutral  detergent  then  immediately
rinse the affected parts with plenty of water.

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Maintenance

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Service precautions

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Adequate  care  of  your  vehicle  at  regular  in-
tervals  serves  to  preserve  the  value  and  ap-
pearance as long as possible.
Maintenance items as described in this own-
er’s manual can be performed by the owner.
We  recommend  you  to  have  the  periodic  in-
spection  and  maintenance  performed  by  a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point or another specialist.

In  the  event  a  malfunction  or  a  problem  is
discovered,  we  recommend  you  to  have  it
checked  and  repaired.  This  section  contains
information  on  inspection  maintenance  pro-
cedures that you can do yourself. Follow the
instructions and cautions for each of the vari-
ous procedures.

A- Cooling fans

B- Caution label
C- Radiator cap

D- EV cooling reserve tank cap

*: Front of the vehicle

WARNING

Before  performing  inspection  or  mainte-
nance,  be  sure  to  disconnect  the  normal
charge  connector  from  the  vehicle  and
confirm  that  the  operation  mode  of  the
power switch is set to “OFF”.

Never touch the high-voltage parts in the
engine  compartment.  Never  remove  or
disassemble the high-voltage components,
cables (orange) or connectors. Also, never
disassemble  normal  charging  cables,  nor-
mal  charge  connector,  plugs  or  outlet.
Failure  to  observe  this  instruction  could
cause an electric shock which can result in
a  serious  injury  or  death.  These  parts
have labels that indicate handling precau-
tions.  Follow  the  instruction  on  these  la-
bels.  Contact  a  MITSUBISHI  MOTORS
Authorized Service Point for any necessa-
ry maintenance.
Refer  to  “High-Voltage  components”  on
page 2-08.

When  checking  or  servicing  the  inside  of
the  engine  compartment,  make  sure  the
plug-in  hybrid  EV  system  is  switched  off
and has had a chance to cool down.

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Maintenance

WARNING

If it is necessary to do work in the engine
compartment with the plug-in hybrid EV
system starting, be especially careful that
your clothing, hair, etc., does not become
caught by the cooling fans, drive belts, or
other moving parts.

After performing the maintenance, make
sure that no tools or cloths are left behind
in the engine compartment. If they are left
behind, a fire or damage to the vehicle
may occur.

The cooling fans can turn on automatical-
ly even if the plug-in hybrid EV system is
stopping. Put the operation mode of the
power switch in OFF to be safe while you
work in the engine compartment.

Make  sure  that  the  engine  and  Plug-in
Hybrid  EV  system  has  cooled  down  be-
fore  removing  the  radiator  cap  and  EV
cooling  system  reserve  tank  cap,  because
hot  steam  or  boiling  water  will  otherwise
gush  from  the  filler  port  and  may  scald
you.

Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open
flames around fuel or auxiliary battery.
The fumes are flammable.

Be extremely cautious when working
around the auxiliary battery. It contains
poisonous and corrosive sulphuric acid.

Do not get under your vehicle with just
the body jack supporting it. Always use
automotive jack stands.

WARNING

Improper handling of components and
materials used in the vehicle can endanger
your personal safety. We recommend you
to consult a specialist for necessary infor-
mation.

The  components  inside  the  engine  room
might be very hot to the touch.
To avoid being burnt, make sure all com-
ponents have sufficiently cooled before be-
ginning  an  inspection.  These  components
are  affixed  with  the  label  indicating  pre-
cautions for handling. Follow the instruc-
tions on the label.

1- Brake fluid reservoir (RHD)
2- Engine oil level dipstick
3- Engine oil cap
4- Brake fluid reservoir (LHD)
5- Washer fluid reservoir
6- EV cooling system reservoir
7- Engine coolant reservoir

Catalytic converter

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The  exhaust  gas  scavenging  devices  used
with the catalytic converter are extremely ef-
ficient  for  the  reduction  of  noxious  gases.
The catalytic converter is installed in the ex-
haust system.
It  is  important  to  keep  the  engine  properly
tuned to ensure proper catalyst operation and
prevent possible catalyst damage.

WARNING

As with any vehicle, do not park or oper-
ate  this  vehicle  in  areas  where  combusti-
ble  materials  such  as  dry  grass  or  leaves
can  come  in  contact  with  a  hot  exhaust
since a fire could occur.

Paint should not be applied to the catalyt-
ic converter.

NOTE

Use fuel of the type recommended in “Fuel
selection” on page 2-14.

Catalytic converter

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Bonnet

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To open

1. Pull the release lever towards you to un-

lock the bonnet.

2. Raise the bonnet while pressing the safe-

ty lock.

NOTE

Only open the bonnet when the wipers are in
the original position. In any other position,
the wipers could damage the paint or bonnet.

3. Support the bonnet by inserting the sup-

port bar in its slot.

CAUTION

Note that the support bar may disengage the
bonnet if the open bonnet is lifted by a
strong wind.

After inserting the support bar into the slot,
make sure the bar supports the bonnet se-
curely from falling down on to your head or
body.

To close

1. Unlatch the support bar and clip it in its

holder.

2. Slowly lower the bonnet to a position

about 20 cm above the closed position,
then let it drop.

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3. Make sure the bonnet is securely locked

by softly lifting the centre of the bonnet.

CAUTION

Be careful that hands or fingers are not trap-
ped when closing the bonnet.

Before driving, make sure that the bonnet is
securely locked. An incompletely locked
bonnet can suddenly open while driving.
This can be extremely dangerous.

NOTE

If this does not close the bonnet, release it
from a slightly higher position.

Do not press down firmly on the bonnet as
doing so could damage it.

NOTE

For vehicles equipped with the security
alarm system, if you drive with the bonnet
left open, a warning display is displayed on
the information screen in the multi informa-
tion display.

Engine oil

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To check and refill engine oil

FULL LOW

The engine oil used has a significant effect on
the engine’s performance, service life and
startability. Be sure to use oil of the recom-
mended quality and appropriate viscosity.
All engines consume a certain amount of oil
during normal operation. Therefore, it is im-
portant to check the oil level at regular inter-
vals or before starting a long trip.

1. Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface.
2. Switch off the engine.
3. Wait a few minutes.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a

clean cloth.

5. Reinsert the dipstick as far as it goes.
6. Remove the dipstick and read the oil lev-

el, which should always be within the
range indicated.

7. If the oil level is below the specified

limit, remove the cap located on the cyl-
inder  head  cover  and  add  enough  oil  to
raise  the  level  to  within  the  specified
range.  Do  not  overfill  to  avoid  engine
damage. Be sure to use the specified en-
gine oil and do not mix various types of
oil.

8. After adding oil, close the cap securely.
9. Confirm the oil level by repeating step 4

to 6.

Engine oil

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NOTE

The engine oil will deteriorate rapidly if the
vehicle is subjected to severe conditions, re-
quiring earlier oil replacement.
Please refer to the maintenance schedule.

For information on how to dispose of used
engine oil, refer to page 2-18.

Recommended engine oil vis-

cosity

Select engine oil of the proper SAE vis-
cosity  number  according  to  the  atmos-
pheric temperature.
SAE 0W-20, 0W-30, 5W-20, 5W-30, and
5W-40  engine  oils  can  only  be  used  if
they  meet  ACEA  A3/B3,  A3/B4  or
A5/B5  and  API  SM  (or  higher)  specifi-
cations.

Use engine oil conforming to the follow-
ing classification:

• API classification: “For service SM”

or higher

• ILSAC certificated oil
• ACEA classification:

“For service A1/B1, A3/B3, A3/B4 or
A5/B5”

NOTE

Use  of  additives  is  not  recommended  since
they  may  reduce  the  effectiveness  of  addi-
tives  already  included  in  the  engine  oil.  It
may  result  in  failure  of  the  mechanical  as-
sembly.

Engine coolant/Plug-in
hybrid EV system coolant

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To check the coolant level

A transparent engine coolant reserve tank (A)
and EV cooling system reserve tank (B) is lo-
cated in the engine compartment.

The coolant level in this tank should be kept
between the “LOW” and “FULL” marks
when measured while the engine and the
plug-in hybrid EV system are cold.

FULL

LOW

FULL

LOW

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To add coolant

The  cooling  system  is  a  closed  system  and
normally  the  loss  of  coolant  should  be  very
slight. A noticeable drop in the coolant level
could indicate leakage. If this occurs, we rec-
ommend  you  to  have  the  system  checked  as
soon as possible.
If  the  level  should  drop  below  the  “LOW”
level  on  the  reserve  tank,  open  the  lid  and
add coolant.
Also, if the reserve tank is completely empty,
remove  the  radiator  cap  (C)  or  the  reserve
tank  cap  (D)  and  add  coolant  until  the  level
reaches the filler neck.

WARNING

Do not open the radiator cap (C) and the
reserve tank cap (D) while the engine and
the plug-in hybrid EV system are hot. The
coolant system is under pressure and any
hot coolant escaping could cause severe
burns.

Anti-freeze

The  engine  coolant  and  the  plug-in  hybrid
EV system coolant contains an ethylene gly-
col  anti-corrosion  agent.  Some  parts  of  the
engine and the plug-in hybrid EV system are
cast  aluminium  alloy,  and  periodic  changing
of  the  engine  coolant  and  the  plug-in  hybrid
EV  system  coolant  are  necessary  to  prevent
corrosion of these parts.

Use  “MITSUBISHI  MOTORS  GENUINE
SUPER  LONG  LIFE  COOLANT  PREMI-
UM” or equivalent

MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE Coolant
has excellent protection against corrosion and
rust formation of all metals including alumi-
nium and can avoid blockages in the radiator,
heater, cylinder head, engine block, etc.
Because  of  the  necessity  of  this  anti-corro-
sion  agent,  the  coolant  must  not  be  replaced
with  plain  water  even  in  summer.  The  re-
quired concentration of anti-freeze differs de-
pending  on  the  expected  ambient  tempera-
ture.

Above  -35  °C:  50  %  concentration  of  anti-
freeze

similar high quality ethylene glycol based

non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate and
non-borate coolant with long life hybrid
organic acid technology

Below -35 °C: 60 % concentration of anti-
freeze

CAUTION

Do  not  use  alcohol  or  methanol  anti-freeze
or  any  engine  coolants  mixed  with  alcohol
or  methanol  anti-freeze.  The  use  of  an  im-
proper anti-freeze can cause corrosion of the
aluminium components.

Do not use water to adjust the concentration
of coolant.

Concentrations exceeding 60 % will result in
a reduction of both the anti-freeze and cool-
ing performance thus adversely affecting the
engine.

Do not top up with water only.
Water  by  itself  reduces  the  rust-protective
and  anti-freeze  qualities  of  the  coolant  and
has  a  lower  boiling  point.  It  can  also  cause
damage  to  the  cooling  system  if  it  should
freeze.  Do  not  use  tapwater,  as  it  can  cause
corrosion and rust formation.

During cold weather
If  the  temperatures  in  your  area  drop  below
freezing,  there  is  the  danger  that  the  coolant
in  the  engine,  plug-in  hybrid  EV  system  or
radiator  could  freeze  and  cause  severe  dam-
age to the engine and/or radiator. Add a suffi-
cient  amount  of  anti-freeze  to  the  coolant  to
prevent it from freezing.

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The concentration should be checked before
the start of cold weather and anti-freeze add-
ed to the system if necessary.

Washer fluid

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Open the washer fluid reservoir cap and
check the level of washer fluid with the dip-
stick.
If the level is low, replenish the container
with washer fluid.

FULL

EMPTY

NOTE

The washer fluid container serves the wind-
screen, rear window and headlamps.

During cold weather

To ensure proper operation of the washers at
low temperatures, use a fluid containing an
anti-freezing agent.

Brake fluid

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To check the fluid level

The fluid level must be between the “MAX”
and “MIN” marks on the reservoir.

The fluid level is monitored by a float. When
the  fluid  level  falls  below  the  “MIN”  mark,
the brake fluid warning lamp lights up.
The fluid level falls slightly with wear of the
brake pads, but this does not indicate any ab-
normality.

The  fluid  in  the  master  cylinder  should  be
checked  when  doing  other  work  under  the
bonnet.  The  brake  system  should  also  be
checked for leakage at the same time.
If  the  fluid  level  falls  markedly  in  a  short
length  of  time,  it  indicates  leaks  from  the
brake system.
If this occurs, we recommend you to have the
vehicle checked.

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