Welcome to Your Outlander Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Congratulations on your new Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle! This quick guide provides essential information to help you enjoy a safe and comfortable driving experience. It is a condensed version of the owner's manual, offering key insights into the vehicle's innovative features.
Getting Started and Fuel Saving Tips
Discover important initial steps, including how to maximize your electric driving range by charging overnight and utilizing off-peak electricity rates. Learn practical fuel-saving techniques such as maintaining battery charge, using seat heaters, and engaging the 'ECO' mode for enhanced efficiency. Understanding regenerative braking and proper acceleration can also significantly contribute to saving fuel.
For detailed information on the Plug-in Hybrid EV System, including EV Drive, Series Hybrid, and Parallel Hybrid modes, please refer to the comprehensive owner's manual.
Understanding Your Vehicle's Systems
Familiarize yourself with the selector lever operation, including drive modes like NORMAL, SNOW, and LOCK, and the functions of the EV switch and SAVE/CHARGE mode switch. Learn about the electrical parking switch, electric parking brake switch, and the brake auto hold switch.
The guide also details the charging process for both normal and quick charging, including important safety precautions. Understand how to use electric devices during charging and interpret various indicator and warning lamps on the instrument cluster, as well as warnings shown on the information display.
Additional Resources
For more in-depth information, consult the full owner's manual. You can also explore the Mitsubishi Motors website for further details and support: Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand.
