If The Vehicle Breaks Down; If The Operation Mode Of The Power Switch Cannot Be Changed To Off; Emergency Starting - Mitsubishi XPANDER HEV 2023 Manual

If the vehicle breaks down

If the vehicle breaks down
If the vehicle breaks down on the road, move
it to the shoulder and use the hazard warning
flashers and/or the warning triangle etc.
Refer to "Hazard warning flasher switch" on
page 5-47.
If you need to push your vehicle, put the
operation mode of the power switch in ON
and put the select position in the "N" (NEU-
TRAL) position.
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WARNING
 If you are unable to safely assess the vehi-
cle due to vehicle damage, do not touch
the vehicle. Leave the vehicle and contact
emergency services. Advise emergency
responders that this is a Hybrid EV.
If the READY indicator goes
out while driving
Vehicle operation and control are affected if
the READY indicator goes out while driving.
Before moving the vehicle to a safe area, be
aware of the following:
 The brake booster becomes inoperative
and the pedal effort will increase. Press
down the brake pedal harder than usual.
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 Since the power steering system is no
longer operative, the steering wheel feels
heavy when turning it.
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If the operation mode of the
power switch cannot be
changed to OFF
If the operation mode of the power switch
cannot be changed to OFF, perform the fol-
lowing procedure.
1. Press the electrical parking switch to shift
to the "P" (PARK) position and lock the
wheels, and then change the operation
mode of the power switch to OFF.
2. One of the other causes could be low aux-
iliary battery voltage. If this occurs, the
keyless entry system, keyless operation
function, and steering lock will also not
operate. Contact
MITSUBISHI MOTORS dealer.

Emergency starting

If the Hybrid EV System cannot be started
because the auxiliary battery is weak or dead,
the battery from another vehicle can be used
with jumper cables to start the Hybrid EV
System.
WARNING
 To start the Hybrid EV System using
jumper cables from another vehicle, per-
form the correct procedures according to
the instruction below. Incorrect proce-
dures could result in a fire, explosion, elec-
tric shock or damage to the vehicles.
 Keep sparks, cigarettes and flames away
from the battery because the battery may
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produce an explosion.
CAUTION
 The Hybrid EV System cannot be started by
pulling or pushing the vehicle.
 Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-
volt battery. If the other system isn't 12-volt,
shorting can damage both vehicles.
 Use the proper cables suitable for the battery
size to prevent overheating of the cables.
 Check the jumper cables for damage and cor-
rosion before use.
an authorised
 Always wear protective eye goggles when
working near the battery.
 Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
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