Engine Overheating - Mitsubishi MOTORS Outlander PHEV 2018 Owner's Manual

Engine overheating

WARNING
 Be sure to follow the proper order when
connecting the jumper
  
 Make sure that the connection
to the correct designated location (as
shown in the illustration) properly. If the
connection is directly made to the negative
(-) terminal of the battery, the flammable
gases from inside the battery might catch
fire and explode, causing personal injury.
 When connecting the jumper cable, do not
8 connect the positive (+) cable to the nega-
tive (-) terminal. Sparks can make the bat-
tery explode.
 Use care not to get the jumper cable
caught in the cooling fan or other rotating
part in the engine compartment.
NOTE
 If the jumper cable is connected to the any
position other than appointed position, it
may could cause damage to the vehicle.
 Use the power cables suitable for the battery
size. Otherwise heat damage to the cables
could result.
9. Start the engine in the vehicle providing
the boost. Let the engine idle a few min-
utes, then start the Plug-in Hybrid EV sys-
tem in your vehicle.
8-4 For emergencies
10. Check that the ready indicator illuminates.
If the ready indicator does not illuminate,
contact a certified Mitsubishi EV dealer.
cable, of:
11. When the ready indicator illuminates, dis-
connect the jumper cables in the reverse
is made
order from the way you connected them.
12. Check that the select position can be
shifted to all positions other than the "P"
(PARK) position.
13. Have the 12 V starter battery inspected by
your nearest a certified Mitsubishi EV
dealer.
CAUTION
 Your vehicle is equipped with an exclusive
12 V starter battery. Even if the battery type
is the same, the battery may not be correctly
installed in your vehicle. When replacing the
12 V starter battery, request a certified Mit-
subishi EV dealer.
As your vehicle has anti-lock
brakes
If you drive your vehicle with a low battery
charge after the Plug-in Hybrid EV system
has been started by using jumper cables, it
can cause the anti-lock braking system warn-
ing light to illuminate. This is only due to the
low battery voltage. It is not a problem with
the brake system. If this happens, fully charge
the 12 V starter battery and ensure the charg-
ing system is operating properly.
Engine overheating
When the engine is overheating, the follow-
ing warning display will appear on the infor-
mation screen in the multi-information
display.
Warning display
If this warning is displayed:
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Turn on
the hazard warning lights.
2. With the Plug-in Hybrid EV system still
running, carefully raise the engine hood to
vent the engine compartment.
3. Check that the cooling fan (A) is running.
If the fan is not turning, stop the Plug-in
Hybrid EV system immediately and con-
tact a certified Mitsubishi EV dealer for
assistance.
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