2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Owner’s Manual

2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Owner’s Manual

In the midsize SUV segment, the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is a trailblazer, representing the advancement of environmentally conscious driving. It smoothly blends the efficiency of electric power with the adaptability of an SUV as a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). With its advanced powertrain that combines an electric motor and gasoline engine, the Outlander PHEV can travel short distances entirely on electricity and can accommodate longer distances with the versatility of a hybrid system. With its roomy cabin, cutting-edge safety systems, and plug-and-play capability, the 2021 Outlander PHEV appeals to drivers who care about the environment and want a useful SUV that doesn’t sacrifice comfort or performance.

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High-Voltage components

WARNING

• The Plug-in Hybrid EV System uses high voltage up to DC 300 volt. The system can be hot during and after starting and when the vehicle is shut off. Be careful of both the high voltage and the high temperature. Follow the warning labels that are attached to the vehicle.
• Never touch, disassemble, remove or replace high-voltage parts, exposed electrical components, cables or connectors. Failure to follow this instruction can result in severe burns or electric shock causing serious injury or death. High-voltage cables are colored orange. The vehicle high voltage system has no user serviceable parts. Take your vehicle to a certified Mitsubishi EV dealer. for any necessary maintenance.
• Always assume the high-voltage battery and associated components are energized and fully charged.

High voltage components and wiring cables are located as shown in the figure below.

1. On board charger/DC-DC converter
2. Rear motor
3. Service plug
4. Electric heater
5. Main drive lithium-ion battery
6. Front motor
7. Generator
8. Air conditioner compressor
9. Power drive unit (PDU)
10. Rear electric motor control unit (MCU)
11. Normal charge port/Quick charge port (if so equipped)

In case of a collision
A crash or impact significant enough to require an emergency response for conventional vehicles would also require the same response for Plug-in Hybrid electric vehicle. Also follow the instructions described below to avoid severe burns and electrical shock that may result in serious injury or death.

WARNING

• If your vehicle is drivable, pull your vehicle off the road to a safe, nearby location and remain on the scene. Also, if possible, do the following operations and stay out of the way of any oncoming traffic while awaiting the arrival of emergency responders.
  • Apply chocks to the wheels.
  • Put the select position in the “P” (PARK) position.
  • Apply the parking brake.
  • Open the windows, doors and liftgate.
  • Put the operation mode in OFF.
  • Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
  • Move the key away from the vehicle to prevent unintended start-up of the system by inadvertent contact with a switch or impact from the crash.
• Never touch high-voltage wiring, connectors, and other high-voltage parts, such as the inverter unit and main drive lithium-ion battery. An electric shock may occur if exposed electric wires are visible when viewed from inside or outside of your vehicle.
• If the vehicle receives a strong impact to the floor while driving, stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the floor.
• Leaks or damage to the main drive lithium-ion battery may result in a fire. If you discover them, contact emergency services immediately. Since the fluid leak may be lithium manganite from the Lithium-ion battery, never touch any fluid leaking from the inside or outside of the vehicle. If the fluid contacts your skin or eyes, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water and receive immediate medical attention to help avoid serious injury.
• If you are unable to safely assess the vehicle due to vehicle damage, do not touch the vehicle. Leave the vehicle and contact emergency services. Advise emergency responders that this is a Plug-in Hybrid electric vehicle.
• If a fire occurs in this vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as possible and contact emergency services. Do not attempt to extinguish a fire by yourself. If the fire involves a lithium-ion battery, it will require large, sustained volumes of water for extinguishment. Using a small amount of water or the incorrect fire extinguisher can result in serious injury or death from electrical shock.
• When you leave the vehicle, if possible, open the windows, doors and liftgate to prevent accumulation of poisonous/combustible gasses. This will also assist in the rescue and firefighting process.
• As with any vehicle fire, the byproducts of combustion can be toxic. Do not inhale smoke, vapors, or gas from the vehicle. Move to a safe distance upwind and uphill from the vehicle fire and out of the way of any oncoming traffic while awaiting the arrival of emergency responders.
• If you detect leaking fluids, sparks, smoke, flames, gurgling, popping or hissing noises originating from the high-voltage battery compartment, contact emergency services immediately. This may result in a fire.
• Physical damage to the vehicle or high voltage battery may result in immediate or delayed release of toxic and/or flammable gases and fire.
• If your vehicle needs to be towed, transport the vehicle on a flatbed truck or tow the vehicle either with all wheels off the ground. If any wheels are on the ground when towing, this may cause damage to the electric motors. This may also cause a fire, if wiring in the electric motor unit room becomes damaged.
• Do not attempt to repair a damaged Plugin Hybrid electric vehicle yourself. Please contact a certified Mitsubishi EV dealer for service.
• In the event of an accident that requires body repair and painting, the vehicle should be delivered to a certified Mitsubishi EV dealer to have the main drive lithium-ion battery and high-voltage parts such as the inverter, including the attached wiring harness, removed prior to painting. If exposed to heat in the paint booth, the main drive lithium-ion battery will experience battery capacity loss. A damaged main drive lithium-ion battery can also pose safety risks to untrained mechanics and repair personnel.

MITSUBISHI Remote Control (if so equipped)

The MITSUBISHI Remote Control allows you to operate the vehicle within the communication range of the wireless LAN device (which conforms to IEEE 802.11b and supports iOS or Android). The following operations are available.

1. Wireless LAN device
2. Antenna

• Charging timer
  If you specify the charge start and/or stop time with the normal charge cable connected, charging is started and/or stopped at that time.
• Remote climate control
  By setting the remote climate control to operate at a predetermined time, cabin comfort can be improved or visibility can be ensured (defrosting/demisting) before getting in the vehicle.
• Customize (function setting change)
  The function setting of the F.A.S.T.-key, outside rear-view mirror, operation mode of the power switch, air conditioning, lights and windshield wipers can be changed by MITSUBISHI Remote Control.

NOTE

• In a vehicle equipped with the Smartphone link Display Audio (SDA), it is possible to change the setting by means of screen operations. Refer to the separate owner’s manual for details.
• If you want to quickly start normal charging even when the charging timer is already set, you can cancel the charging timer and start the normal charging by the following methods. [How to temporarily cancel the charging timer] You can temporarily cancel the charging timer by the following methods. In addition, the predetermined charging timer settings automatically return after the charging timer is turned on again or the operation mode of the power switch is put in ON.
  • F.A.S.T.-key
    After connecting the normal charging cable and closing all doors and the liftgate, you can cancel the charging timer by pressing the switch (A) of the F.A.S.T.-key twice within 2 seconds. When the charging timer is canceled, the hazard warning lights will blink four times. [How to cancel the charging timer]
    The charging timer can be cancelled by the following methods.
    • Wireless LAN device
    • Smartphone-link Display Audio (SDA)
  • When using the charging timer, use the EV charging cable. If using a home or public charging device (EVSE: Electric Vehicles Supply Equipment), the charging timer may not be started.
• Devices that support wireless LAN are required to communicate with the vehicle using the MITSUBISHI Remote Control. Also, an SSID* (A) and password (B) are required to connect a wireless LAN device to the vehicle. The SSID and password are described in the registration information card (C) that is attached to the key at the time ofyour purchase of the vehicle.
  • :An SSID is the identifier of an access point for IEEE 802.11 series wireless LAN. It is displayed on wireless LAN devices.

NOTE

• When ownership of the vehicle is transferred to or from others, it is necessary to initialize the registration of MITSUBISHI Remote Control. For the registration initialization procedure, please visit our web site. https://www.mitsubishimotors.com/en/products/outlander_phev2/app/remote/
• Keep the following points in mind when using a wireless LAN device:
  • Communication speed and range vary depending on the wireless LAN devices and the surrounding conditions (radio environment, obstacles, parking area environment, etc.).
  • Due to the characteristics of radio waves, communication speed tends to decrease as the communication distance increases. Use your wireless LAN device at a short distance from the vehicle for better response.
  • When a microwave oven or ISM (industrial, scientific and medical) equipment is being used, the communication speed and range of wireless LAN devices may decrease. Use your wireless LAN device away from these appliances and equipment.
  • If a wireless LAN device and Bluetooth® (registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.) are used simultaneously, the communication speed and range of each device may decrease. Use your wireless LAN device away from Bluetooth® devices.
• Wireless LAN devices may not communicate with the vehicle, or may not operate normally or stably in the following environment or situations. Check that the device can communicate with your vehicle before use.
  • There is an obstruction such as a concrete or metal wall between the vehicle and wireless LAN device.
  • The vehicle is surrounded by tall vehicles in a parking lot.
  • There are facilities nearby that emit strong radio waves, such as a TV tower, transformer substation, broadcasting station or airport.
  • There is a communication device such as a mobile phone or radio, or an electric device such as a personal computer near the wireless LAN device.
  • The wireless LAN device is in contact with or covered by a metal object.
  • The battery of the wireless LAN device has run down.
• The MITSUBISHI Remote Control cannot be used under the following conditions:
  • The wireless LAN device is turned off.
  • The MITSUBISHI Remote Control application software is not installed.
  • The MITSUBISHI Remote Control application software is not running.
  • The wireless LAN device is not registered on the vehicle or it is not connected to the vehicle.
  • The wireless LAN device is out of the communication range.
  • The wireless LAN device is connected to other wireless LAN device.
  • The wireless LAN device has failed, or its battery has run out.
• Some charging facilities have a timer function that turns the power on or off at a specific time of the day. When charging at a facility with a timer function, make sure that the charging timer is set within the time period when the power in the charging facility is on.
• The 12 V starter battery is automatically and periodically charged using electrical power stored in the main drive lithium-ion battery. A buzzer in cabin sounds while the 12 V starter battery is being charged.
• While the remote climate control is operating or charging, the cooling fan or air conditioner compressor may start operating and its sound may be heard. But this is normal.
• The remote climate control operates in its own mode based on the mode selected on the wireless LAN device, regardless of the switch setting of the vehicle’s air conditioner.
• Air conditioning performance may deteriorate or the remaining quantity of the main drive lithium-ion battery may decrease under the following conditions:
  • In extremely hot weather.
  • In hot sunshine.
  • In extremely cold weather.
• If the remote climate control is started during charging, the time until full charge may extend or the charging rate may decrease.
• When the remaining quantity of the main drive lithium-ion battery is decreased, the remote climate control does not operate or it may stop on the way.
• When the 12 V starter battery is removed, the timer control of the MITSUBISHI Remote Control is reset and each function of the MITSUBISHI Remote Control cannot be used. Also the main drive lithium-ion battery cannot be warmed up. Communicate the wireless LAN device and your vehicle again.

FAQs

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