Mitsubishi XPANDER HEV 2023 User Manual

Hybrid EV System
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This mode starts the engine when the acceler-
ator is depressed. The power that is generated
by the generator while the engine is running
is fed to the electric motor along with power
of the drive battery to provide powerful accel-
eration.
When the accelerator pedal is released, or
when the brake pedal is depressed while the
select position is in “D” (DRIVE) or “B”
(REGENERATIVE BRAKE), the rotation of
the wheels causes the electric motor to act as
a generator and charge the drive battery. At
the same time, decelerating force is attained,
so stronger braking is applied.
This phenomenon is called regenerative brak-
ing.
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Hybrid EV vehicles may generate the follow-
ing sounds and vibrations, but they are not
abnormal.
 Operating sounds from the electric motor,
air conditioning compressor, etc., heard
from the engine compartment
 Sounds heard from the front of the vehicle
or from the drive battery when the Hybrid
EV System starts or stops
 Relay sounds heard from the front of the
vehicle when the Hybrid EV System starts
or stops
NOTE
 Depending on the vehicle conditions, the
engine may not be stopped in the following
situations:
• When the engine is warming up
• When the drive battery is charging
• When selecting the charge mode
• When the brake system is being operated
• When the drive battery is hot or cold
• When the air conditioner is in use
Hybrid drive mode
Engine
power-gen-
erator mode
This mode starts the engine
for power generation and
runs the vehicle on the elec-
tric motor. It activates when
accelerating or climbing
hills.
Engine drive
mode
Engine propulsion is used to
drive the vehicle within the
range of speed at which the
engine is more efficient, and
the electric motor assists
when accelerating.
Regeneration drive mode
NOTE
 If you shift the select position into “B”
(REGENERATIVE BRAKE) from “D”
(DRIVE), effectiveness of the regenerative
braking is getting stronger. Shift the select
position into “B” (REGENERATIVE
BRAKE) position according to the driving
condition.
 When you depress the brake pedal, the
regenerative braking force may be increased.
 Put the selector lever to “B” (REGENERA-
TIVE BRAKE) position according to the
road condition. To charge the drive battery
with appropriate use of the regenerative
brake, it can be increased the EV cruising
range.
 If a problem occurs in the Hybrid EV Sys-
tem, the regenerative braking will be
restricted. The foot brake will still be availa-
ble.
 If the anti-lock brake system (ABS) and/or
the active stability control (ASC) have been
activated, the regenerative braking will be
restricted.
Operating sounds and vibra-
tions
NOTE

Mitsubishi XPANDER HEV 2023 Specifications

General

Brand	Mitsubishi
Model	XPANDER HEV 2023
Category	Automobile
Language	English