If The Charging Lid Cannot Be Unlocked - Mitsubishi MOTORS Outlander PHEV 2018 Owner's Manual

Normal charging (charging method with rated AC 120 V outlet)
8. Charging is complete when the charging
indicator turns off. Pull out the normal
charge connector while pressing the
release button (L).
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WARNING
 After charging, disconnect the charge con-
nector completely from the normal charge
port. If the normal charge connector
remains partially engaged with the latch
unlocked, the operation mode of the
power switch can be put in ON and the
vehicle can be moved.
NOTE
 Charging can be stopped half way. In this
case, pull out the normal charge connector
while pressing the release button.
9. Close the inner lid and press the rear of
the charging lid until it clicks to close it.
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WARNING
 After charging, be sure to close the inner
lid and the charging lid completely.
Be careful that water or dust does not
enter in the normal charge port, inner lid
and normal charge connector.
Entry of water or dust could cause electric
leakage, resulting in a fire or electric
shock.
NOTE
 Make sure that the inner lid is completely
closed before closing the charging lid.
If the charging lid is forcibly closed without
completely closing the inner lid, the hinge on
the inner lid may be broken.
 When the operation mode of the power
switch is put in ON while the charging lid is
not completely closed, a warning may be dis-
played on the information screen in the
multi-information display.
Refer to "Warning display list" on page
5-151.
 On the vehicle equipped with the charging
lid lock, if the charging lid is closed while
the driver's door is locked, the charging lid
will be locked.
10. Remove the EV charging cable plug from
the outlet.
11. Install the cap on the normal charge con-
nector.
CAUTION
 Before using an automatic car wash, make
sure that the charging lid is completed closed
to avoid damage to the charging lid.
If the charging lid cannot be
unlocked
When the charging lid cannot be unlocked
even if the driver's door is unlocked, take the
following measure to open the charging lid.
1. Firmly apply the parking brake, press the
electrical parking switch to shift the "P"
position and put the operation mode in
OFF.
2. Press the tab (A) on the interior trim of the
lid in the cargo room and remove the inte-
rior trim of the lid.
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