MY Owners Manual

Plug-in Hybrid EV System
2-4 General information
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•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.
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 If the warning display appears, refuel as
soon as possible.
If the vehicle is runs out of fuel, the
engine will not start even in a situation
need to be generated electricity, the fol-
lowing conditions will occur.
•The driving performance falls (since
only the electrical power stored in the
drive battery can be used for the driv-
ing).
•The heating performance cannot be
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.
Refer to “Filling the fuel tank” on page 2-13.
Refer to “Fuel remaining display screen” on
page 6-9.
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 It is the battery to operate the motor and
the air conditioning.
In addition to the drive battery, Outlander
PHEV has the auxiliary battery to operate
lamps, wipers, etc.
 Compact, light-weight lithium ion battery
with high energy density is used for the
drive battery.
 The drive battery has the following char-
acteristics.
Please read this carefully paying attention
to the following:
 The same as ordinary lithium-ion batter-
ies, the battery capacity of the drive bat-
tery gradually reduces with time, resulting
in reduced cruising range. Depending on
the usage conditions, such as frequent
quick acceleration/deceleration,
extremely hot weather, storing the vehicle
in high ambient temperatures, etc., the
rate of battery capacity drop will increase.
Refueling (gasoline)
CAUTION
 Depending on the operating conditions of
your vehicle, the fuel in the fuel tank may
not be used for a long time and stay in the
tank, resulting in deterioration of the fuel
quality. As this may affect the engine and
fuel system parts, observe the following
instructions:
•Run the engine by pressing the battery
charge switch at least once in 3 months.
Refer to “Battery charge switch” on page
7-23.
• Refuel 20 litres or more of fuel every 6
months (to make the total refueling amount
in 6 months be 20 litres or more).
 If refueling of the above amount is not possi-
ble due to a high fuel level because the vehi-
cle has not been used for a long time or for
some other reason, consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorised Service Point.
Drive battery
WARNING
 A sealed lithium ion high voltage battery
(drive battery) is adopted for Outlander
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.
 Never attempt to use the drive battery for
any other purpose.
Characteristics
WARNING
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