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Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)
Starting the Plug-in Hybrid EV
System
CAUTION
When the Plug-in Hybrid EV System warn-
ing light comes on while the READY indica-
5
tor is on, avoid high-speed driving and have
your vehicle inspected by a certified Mit-
subishi EV dealer as soon as possible. (Refer
to "Plug-in Hybrid EV System warning
light" on page 5-176.)
Never attempt to start the Plug-in Hybrid EV
System by pushing or pulling the vehicle.
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.
6. When the READY indicator changes
from blinking to staying on, the startup of
Plug-in Hybrid EV System is activated
and the vehicle is now ready to drive.
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Features and controls
CAUTION
Do not press the power switch while holding
the select lever at the operated position.
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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.
If this occurs, depress the brake pedal more
than usual.
You can drive your vehicle even if the engine
is stopped.
Plug-in Hybrid EV System can be started in
any operation mode.
If the READY indicator does not come on,
check the select position indicator. If the
indicator is not indicating "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 Plug-
in Hybrid EV System.
Stopping the Plug-in Hybrid
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
Plug-in Hybrid EV System. (Refer to
"Electrical Parking switch" on page 5-52)
WARNING
Never stop Plug-in Hybrid EV System
during running except in emergency. The
effectiveness of the brake becomes very
poor and the steering wheel becomes very
heavy, which can easily lead to an acci-
dent.
NOTE
Do not operate the power switch during run-
ning except in emergency. If you have to stop
Plug-in Hybrid EV System in emergency
during running, continue to press the power
switch for three seconds or longer or press
the power switch three times or more
quickly. Plug-in Hybrid EV System stops,
the operation mode turns to ACC, and the
selector lever position shifts to the "P" posi-
tion at very slow speed.
If you press the power switch when the
selector lever position is other than "P" posi-
tion while your vehicle is stopped, the selec-
tor lever position automatically shifts to "P"
position, Plug-in Hybrid EV System stops,
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and the power mode turns to "OFF".
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