Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in hybrid Quick Manual page 7

Regenerative Braking system
Similar to engine braking on engine-powered vehicles,
the electric motors act as generators when the accelerator
pedal is released or the brake pedal is depressed while
driving. In this way, kinetic energy is converted into
electric energy, which is then used to charge the battery.
The flow of energy during regenerative braking is
displayed on the instrument cluster.
The intensity of regenerative braking can be selected
from two levels, using the gear selector lever. Using
the paddles, the intensity can be selected from
six levels.*
* Lightly touching the brake pedal when in regenerative
mode will increase the regenerative effort rather than
wasting the kinetic energy into brake heat and wear to
brake components.
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