Battery Charge Mode Switch - Mitsubishi MOTORS Outlander PHEV 2018 Owner's Manual

Battery charge mode switch

Battery charge mode switch
To charge the main drive lithium-ion battery
while driving, the battery charge mode can be
used. It is recommended to use this mode
before driving up long hills or mountain
roads.
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To switch to the battery charge mode, press
the battery charge mode switch with opera-
tion mode of the power switch in ON.
When the battery charge mode switch is
pressed, the engine will start to charge the
main drive lithium-ion battery to nearly full.
To cancel the battery charge mode, press the
battery charge mode switch again.
When the operation mode of the power
switch is put in OFF, the battery charge mode
will be canceled.
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If the battery charge mode is activated, the
following display will appear on the informa-
tion screen in the multi-information display.
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WARNING
 Before leaving the vehicle, be sure that the
operation mode of the power switch is put
in OFF.
Refer to "Parking" on page 6-6.
 The engine can start at any time when the
battery charge mode is activated.
• Never use the battery charge mode in a
closed or poorly ventilated area, such as
in a garage, or an area surrounded by
snow banks. Carbon monoxide gas,
which is odorless and extremely poison-
ous, could build up and cause serious
injury or death.
• Use the battery charge mode only in a
well-ventilated and open area.
 Never use the battery charge mode where
combustible materials such as dry grass or
leaves can come in contact with a hot
exhaust, since a fire could occur.
CAUTION
 While the battery charge mode is activated,
do not cover the front of the vehicle with
anything including a car cover. Doing so
could cause the engine to overheat.
NOTE
 Even if the battery charge mode switch is
pressed, the engine may not start depending
on the condition of the remaining main drive
lithium-ion battery capacity or the Plug-in
Hybrid EV system control.
Additionally, the battery charge mode may
not activate depending on the remaining fuel
level.
Also, if the main drive lithium-ion battery
temperature is too cold, the "BATTERY
TOO COLD" warning display will appear
and the time needed to charge the battery
will become longer.
 When driving a continuous uphill road with
4 % gradient or more at a speed of 62 mph
(100 km/h) or higher, it is recommended to
activate the battery charge mode at least 20
minutes before reaching the uphill road.
Depending on the road and/or vehicle condi-
tion, it may not be possible to maintain a
high speed.