Regenerative Braking - Mitsubishi MOTORS Outlander PHEV 2018 Owner's Manual

Plug-in Hybrid EV System
The roles of the motors and engine in each drive mode
3
EV Drive Mode
Series Hybrid Mode
Parallel Hybrid Mode

Regenerative braking

Motion energy is converted into electric energy using the motor as a power generator.
While decelerating, electric energy will be created and used to charge to the main drive lithium-ion battery.
 If you lift your foot off the accelerator pedal while driving, a braking force equivalent to the engine braking of a gasoline or diesel powered
vehicle will be generated.
Also, if you shift the select position into "B" (REGENERATIVE BRAKE) from "D" (DRIVE), the regenerative brake force will become
stronger. Shift the selector lever into "B" (REGENERATIVE BRAKE) position according to the driving condition.
 As greater brake force is applied by depressing the brake pedal, increased regenerative braking occurs.
 When stronger regenerative braking is generated, the stop lights will illuminate even when the brake pedal is not depressed.
NOTE
 When the main drive lithium-ion battery level is full or nearly full, or the main drive lithium-ion battery temperature is too high or too low, the regenera-
tive braking force may be reduced and stronger service brake effort may be required to operate the brakes. When the main drive lithium-ion battery level is
no longer full or near full, or the main drive lithium-ion battery temperature has returned to a normal range, the regenerative brake force will resume.
 If a problem occurs in the Plug-in hybrid EV system, or if the ABS and/or the ASC have been activated, the regenerative braking will be restricted. The
service brake will still operate.
3-4 General information/Charging
Motor
Drives the vehicle
Drives the vehicle
Drives the vehicle
Engine
OFF
Generates electricity
Drives front wheels and generates electricity
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