Vehicle Preparation Before Driving - Mitsubishi MOTORS Outlander PHEV 2018 Owner's Manual

the pedals. Always use the retaining clip on
the driver's floorboard to secure the floor
mat. When used, this clip will help prevent
the floor mat from moving forward and possi-
bly interfering with the operation of the ped-
als. To prevent the floor mat from moving
forward and possibly interfering with the
operation of the pedals, Mitsubishi genuine
floor mats are recommended.
To install the floor mat
1. Place the floor mat to fit the shape of the
floorboard.
2. Align the floor mat with the installation
holes over the retaining clips.
3. Secure the floor mat with retaining clips.
NOTE
 The shape of the mat and the number of
retaining clips may vary depending on the
vehicle model.
WARNING
 If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not
properly installed, it can interfere with the
operation of the pedals. Interference with
the pedals can cause unintended accelera-
tion and/or increased stopping distances
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resulting in a crash and injury. Always
make sure the floor mat does not interfere
with the accelerator or brake pedal.
 Always use the retaining clip on the
driver's floorboard to secure the floor
mat.
 Always install the mat with the correct
side facing down.
 Never install a second mat over or under
an existing floor mat.
 Do not use a floor mat designed for
another model vehicle even if it is a Mit-
subishi genuine floor mat.
 Before driving, be sure to check the fol-
lowing:
• Periodically check that the floor mat is
properly secured with the retaining clips.
If you remove the floor mat while clean-
ing the inside of your vehicle or for any
other reason, always check the condition
of the floor mat after it has been rein-
stalled.

Vehicle preparation before driving

WARNING
• While the vehicle is stopped with the
Plug-in Hybrid EV system off, check that
the floor mat is not interfering with the
pedals by depressing the pedals fully.
Vehicle preparation before
driving
For a safer and more enjoyable trip, always
check for the following:
Driving safety
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