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Volume 236 - January 2018
2018 Outlander PHEV
Vehicle Technical Info.................
Ensuring a new vehicle is delivered free of any
issues will positively impact IQS and CSI - two
of our Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The
introduction of quick countermeasures to
vehicle issues depends on the speed, detail,
timeliness, and accuracy of the information
received from our dealers.
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Training News............................. page 11
Techline Information................... page 12
Please refer to TT-222-00-001 (in Tech Talk Vol.
222) regarding submitting Product Quality
Reports (PQRs). Freeze frame data is mandatory
for all diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). Please do
not erase any DTCs until receiving further
direction from MMNA. Also, do not disconnect
the 12V auxiliary battery before retrieving freeze
frame data. Supplemental information such as
photos or videos are highly recommended and
should be attached to the PQRs.
MEDIC Information.................... page 12
Bulletin Review............................
page 12
100 Years!!.....................................
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NOTE: The
mark indicates an article is being
repeated from a previous issue of Tech Talk due
to the subject's importance.
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GROUP 00 − General
TIN-17-00-006:
2018
MITSUBISHI
OUTLANDER PHEV - IMPORTANT LAUNCH
ACTIVITIES — 2018 Outlander PHEV.
TIN-17-00-006 was released recently and states:
“The highly anticipated 2018 Mitsubishi
Outlander PHEV will be arriving in dealer
showrooms very soon!
The Outlander PHEV is a very important vehicle
to our Mitsubishi brand and contains cutting
edge and unique technology. To ensure a high
level of Customer Satisfaction with this
vehicle, dealers are requested to submit
Product Quality Reports (PQRs) on any vehicle
issues you might find. This is most important
during PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection) where
any vehicle issues need to be identified,
repaired, and reported prior to customer
delivery.
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Please note that PQR attachments have a size
limit of 5 Mb each, and 5 attachments per PQR.
Working together as a team, we can quickly
identify emerging issues – leading to faster
development and implementation of timely
countermeasures.”
TIN-17-00-007: 2018 OUTLANDER PHEV
OWNER'S MANUAL ADDENDUM — 2018
Outlander PHEV.
TIN-17-00-007 was released recently and states:
“In order to provide the most accurate
information for new owners of the 2018
Outlander PHEV, an addendum to the Owner's
Manual is being printed and inserted into each
vehicle's Quick Reference Guide. This
addendum (attached near the end of this Tech
Talk) will be incorporated into future Owner's
Manuals, at which time it will no longer be
placed inside the QRG. Until that time, dealers
should inform every customer who purchases a
new Outlander PHEV of this addendum to
ensure they are aware of the latest information
pertaining to their car.
PLEASE NOTE:
Dealers should always
conform to the revised and existing warnings
contained in the vehicle Owner's Manuals.
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GROUP 23 − Automatic Transmission
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GROUP 36 − Parking Brake
COOLANT LEAKS AT CVT8 FLUID COOLER
HOSES — 2016-18 Outlander.
PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD —
2014-18 Outlander w/out electric parking brake.
For customer complaints of the parking brake
not holding or not operating correctly, please
take photos of the parking brake lever and cable
area at the rear calipers with the parking brake
lever NOT engaged. Please take photos of the
left rear and right rear area, and post in the PRC.
See photo below for an example of the parking
brake lever stuck with the parking brake system
not engaged.
When
encountering
coolant leaks from the
CVT8 fluid cooler hoses
on affected Outlander
models, please take clear
focused photos of the af­
fected area and post the
photos into the PRC prior
to repairs. Please submit
a PQR on these condi­
tions as well, making
note on which hose is ac­
tually leaking.
NG Condition: Parking Brake Lever Stuck
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GROUP 31 − Wheel & Tire
TIN-17-31-002: ACCESSORY BLACK WHEEL
LUGS AND LOCK EXHIBITING WHITE
PAINT MARKS — 2018 Eclipse Cross, Outlander
Limited Edition, Outlander Sport Limited Edition,
Outlander PHEV Equipped with Accessory Black
wheel lugs and lock.
TIN-17-31-002 was released recently and states:
“A white torque check paint mark is added onto
each black wheel lug and lock after it has been
properly torqued to specification.
When taking receipt of vehicles equipped with
black wheel lugs and lock, please immediately
clean off all white paint marks using a wash
cloth.”
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GROUP 42A − Body
REPLACEMENT OF LIFTGATE DOES NOT
REQUIRE
SEALER
LISTED
IN
TSB-17-42A-001
—
2011-15
Outlander
Sport/RVR.
The service part liftgate, part number 5801B862,
does not require the application of seam sealer,
shown in step 4 of TSB-17-42A-001. This hatch
is built with a different material and does not
require the sealer.
Accessory Black Wheel Lugs & Wheel Lock
Step 4 in TSB-17-42A-001
Wheel Lock
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However, step 7, the addition of protective film
in the exterior liftgate switch opening, is
required. When the liftgate is replaced, do not
add the labor time to the claim for sealer
application. Add 0.1 hours for the application of
the protective film.
Step 7 in TSB-17-42A-001
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GROUP 42B − Keyless Operation
System (KOS)
ERROR SCREENS DURING OSS KEY
REGISTRATION — 2011-current models with
OSS.
Techline has been getting multiple calls on two
error screens during OSS Fast Key registration
(used when all keys are lost). OSS equipped
vehicles only. The explanation for these error
screens are not readily available. Techs may also
be getting confused at what the error screens
mean and what needs to be done to get to the
next step.
1. Wrong Operation Occurs (pop-up)
This screen will pop up if there were too many
incorrect key registration attempts. Refer to the
service manual - ID Codes Registration
Instructions located on the MDL > service tech
resource page to return (reset) the OSS-KOS
system back to normal registration mode.
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2. Security information obtainment error
(pop-up)
This screen will pop up if downloaded security
permission file from the MDL was either the
wrong file or the correct file but was corrupted or
damaged during the transfer process. Follow the
procedure from Tech Talk 226 (reprinted below)
on getting a generated file from the vehicle and
attaching it to the Techline case.
Note: The new permission must be used with
the same key FOB that was used to create the
generated the file, otherwise he will get another
error screen stating the incorrect FOB.
If you run across this error using the
downloaded security permission file, use the
following steps to obtain a new security
permission file.
1. Download the security permission file again
and attempt to use it again to confirm the file is
not working correctly.
2. Confirm you are seeing the error screen shown
above.
3. Once the error screen is confirmed, generate a
Security application file from the vehicle. This file
will be used to obtain a new security permission
file.
Depending on the vehicle, this is done by either
clicking on the “generate file” button at the bottom
of the screen, or by returning to a previous screen
and clicking on the “Security appli. File generate”
button. The file generated will automatically go
into a folder in the scan tool.
“Generate File”
button
SECURITY INFORMATION OBTAINMENT
ERROR DURING KEY REGISTRATION — All
models with F.A.S.T., KOS, & OSS.
Follow the procedure below (reprinted from Tech
Talk 226) to get a generated file.
When all keys are lost, a security permission file
is required to gain access to the KOS system of
the vehicle to program new keys. A Security
Information
Obtainment
Error
may
be
encountered during key registration (see error
message below).
4. Once the Security Application file has been
generated, open a new Techline case for this
vehicle.
This occurs when the downloaded security
permission file (not to be confused with the Key
Registration Password) for the vehicle is
incorrect or corrupt.
5. Contact the MEDIC hotline (1-800-846-7575)
to retrieve the file from the scan tool. Have
MEDIC hotline attach the file to the Techline case
and email it to: [email protected].
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Example of a generated security permission file
name: ML32F4FJ5HHF10149_161122_01.pwf
Clip-on Cell Phone Holder
6. Call Techline (1-800-446-6064) to inform them
of the case and the need for a new security
permission file for the vehicle.
7. Techline will obtain a new permission file from
MMC and attach it to the Techline case.
8. Techline will contact the dealership and alert
the technician that the new security permission
file is available.
9. The technician then should contact MEDIC
hotline to have them transfer the new security
permission file from the Techline case to the
proper MUT scantool folder.
10. Proceed with key registration.
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GROUP 52A − Interior
CLIP-ON AIR FRESHENER MODULES &
CELL PHONE HOLDERS CAN DAMAGE
HVAC VENTS — All models.
Installation and removal of air freshener
modules and cell phone holders can dislodge the
horizontal vent fins and the internal vertical vent
fins or can damage the vent adjustment knobs.
Normal adjustment of the vents can also be
blocked by these 2 components.
Broken Knob
Additionally, if an air freshener module leaks,
the scent fluid can damage the surface of
surrounding trim.
Replacement of the
instrument panel center vents includes the radio
control panel in some models and is expensive.
Notify the customer with vent or surrounding
trim appearance issues, that use of air freshener
modules and cell phone holders can cause
damage, and repair for this type of damage is not
covered by warranty.
Air Freshener
Module
Damaged Black & Silver
Surfaces from Fluid Leak
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GROUP 54 − Chassis Electrical
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
MOTOR
SUB-HARNESS
WITH
CONNECTOR
(PIGTAIL) AVAILABLE — 2011-15 Outlander
Sport/RVR.
NOTE: This article supersedes article No.
TT-230-54-002, from Tech Talk 230, May 2017.
In case you find damage to the wiper motor
connector (harness side), it is no longer
necessary to attempt connector repair or harness
replacement. A sub-harness with connector is
now available as a separate spare part with P/N
8250B157.
Vehicle's Harness
New Sub-Harness
Wiper Motor Sub-Harness
P/N 8250B157
Sub-Harness
End
Use the following guidelines and diagrams to
perform the repair.
IMPORTANT:
1) Turn off the ignition switch (including all other
switches), and disconnect the negative battery
cable before starting the repair.
2) Solder each wire of the sub-harness to the
same color wire of the vehicle's harness.
3) After insulating each individual joint with
heat shrinkable tubing, wrap all wires with
electrical tape.
4) Make sure that the final harness length is the
same as the length of the original harness before
the repair.
Cowl Top
Grommet
Vehicle's Harness
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New Sub-Harness
TIN-17-54-003: UNRESPONSIVE AUDIO
SYSTEM
BUTTONS
WITH
IPHONE®
(11.0/11.0.1) AND APPLE CARPLAY –
RESOLVED WITH IOS 11.1 — 2017-2018 Models
Equipped with Display Audio with Smartphone Link
(shown in photo below) - Mirage, Mirage G4, Lancer
Limited Edition, Outlander Sport Limited Edition.
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TIN-17-54-003 was released recently and states:
“The issues described in TIN-17-54-002
(unresponsive audio system buttons after
making a phone call using an iPhone® with iOS
11.0 or 11.0.1 and Apple CarPlay) have now
been resolved with iOS 11.1, released by Apple
on November 1, 2017.
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If a customer has experienced any of these
concerns, please have them update their iPhone
with iOS 11.1.”
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Display Audio with Smartphone Link,
with 6.5-inch touchscreen & CD Player
NOTE: MMNA has verified that the issue is resolved
with iOS 11.1 and later versions.
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GROUP 60 − Recalls
ATIN-17-SR-006-A: MIRAGE SRS WARNING
LAMP ILLUMINATION SAFETY RECALL
CAMPAIGN — Certain 2014-2018 Mirage
vehicles.
ATIN-17-SR-006-A was released recently and
states:
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“A safety recall campaign will be conducted on
certain 2014 – 2018 Mirage vehicles built from
July 27, 2013 to September 4, 2017, for potential
SRS Warning Lamp Illumination. It is a violation
of Federal law for a dealer to sell or deliver any
affected vehicles in your new vehicle inventory
until this recall has been performed. Please
check the Most Recent: Open Campaign List
e-report to identify affected vehicles in your new
vehicle inventory.
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approximately 80,000 owners, requesting they
contact their local Authorized Mitsubishi
dealership to schedule an appointment to have
this recall performed. Several versions of the
customer letters are being mailed, depending
on whether the affected vehicles have
SR-15-011 and/or SR-16-001, or SR-16-008
recall still open. Below are samples of the
customer letters being mailed, for your
reference.
The self-diagnostic function used by the internal
acceleration sensor in the SRS-ECU may
misinterpret vibration caused by severe road
conditions and/or driving on a flat tire to be a
malfunction in the SRS-ECU. If this occurs, the
SRS warning lamp will illuminate and none of
the seven airbags available in the vehicle will
deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk
of injury or death in a crash.
Dealers are requested to reprogram the
SRS-ECU software with countermeasure
software posted for download to MEDIC today.
Recall Campaign Bulletin SR-17-006, outlining
the SRS-ECU reprogramming procedure, will be
made available today on MDL and MEL.
It is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to sell
or deliver any affected vehicles in your new
vehicle inventory until this recall has been
performed. Please check the Most Recent: Open
Campaign List e-report to identify affected
vehicles in your new vehicle inventory.
Notification letters are scheduled to be mailed to
owners of affected vehicles, beginning
November 10, 2017, requesting they contact their
local Authorized Mitsubishi dealership to
schedule an appointment to have this recall
performed.
Dealers are requested to reprogram the
SRS-ECU software with countermeasure
software that was posted on November 2, 2017
for download to MEDIC. Recall Campaign
Bulletin SR-17-006, outlining the SRS-ECU
reprogramming procedure, is available on MDL
and MEL.
Dealers must review the Warranty Superscreen
to confirm if any vehicles in their new or used
vehicle inventories are affected, and conduct
this campaign prior to delivering them. When
checking for applicability of this campaign
(C1706M), please check for any other open
campaigns. Some affected vehicles may have
SR-15-011, SR-16-001, and/or SR-16-008
recalls still open. Please ensure you have
adequate inventory of affected parts to
complete all open recalls. Always obtain the
customer's approval before completing a
campaign on a customer owned vehicle.”
Dealers must review the Warranty Superscreen
to confirm if any vehicles in their new or used
vehicle inventories are affected, and conduct
this campaign prior to delivering them. When
checking for applicability of this campaign
(C1706M), please check for any other open
campaigns. Some affected vehicles may have
SR-15-011 (C1511A) and/or SR-16-001
(C1601A), or SR-16-008 (C1610M) recall still
open. Please ensure you have adequate
inventory of affected parts to complete all open
recalls. Always obtain the customer's approval
before completing a campaign on a customer
owned vehicle.”
IMPORTANT
Affected new or used inventory vehicles must be
repaired before the vehicle is sold/delivered.
Dealers must check their inventory vehicles' VINs
on the Warranty Superscreen to verify whether the
vehicle is involved in this recall campaign. It is a
violation of Federal law for a dealer to sell/deliver
a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of
motor vehicle equipment (including a tire) covered
by the notification under a sale or lease until the
defect or noncompliance is remedied.
IMPORTANT
Affected new or used inventory vehicles must be
repaired before the vehicle is sold/delivered.
Dealers must check their inventory vehicles' VINs
on the Warranty Superscreen to verify whether the
vehicle is involved in this recall campaign. It is a
violation of Federal law for a dealer to sell/deliver
a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of
motor vehicle equipment (including a tire) covered
by the notification under a sale or lease until the
defect or noncompliance is remedied.
TIN-17-SR-006-B: MIRAGE SRS WARNING
LAMP ILLUMINATION SAFETY RECALL
CAMPAIGN — Certain 2014-2018 Mirage
vehicles.
TIN-17-SR-006-B was released recently and
states:
“Customer letters for the Mirage SRS Warning
Lamp Illumination Safety Recall Campaign are
being mailed today, November 10, 2017, to
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ATIN-17-SC-001-A: OUTLANDER ASC ECU
REPROGRAMMING SERVICE CAMPAIGN —
Certain 2017 Outlander vehicles.
ATIN-17-SC-001-A was released recently and
states:
“A service campaign will be released today for
the ASC ECU reprogramming on certain 2017
Outlander vehicles built between August 1, 2016
and July 3, 2017. To maximize customer
satisfaction with the quality of their new
vehicle, we recommend this service campaign
be completed prior to vehicle delivery to the
customer. If this is not possible, the vehicle can
still be delivered, but please ask the customer to
bring the vehicle back to the dealership to have
the campaign completed.
Due to an inappropriate programming of the
Active Stability Control (ASC) ECU, the Forward
Collision Mitigation (FCM) function does not
operate when the vehicle is in Neutral. This
campaign bulletin instructs dealers to reprogram
the ASC ECU with new software on all affected
vehicles, which will allow the FCM to operate
when the vehicle is in Neutral.
The Service Campaign Bulletin outlining the
repair procedure will be available today on
MEDIC and MDL.
Affected new vehicle inventory VINs can be
reviewed on the Mitsubishi Dealer Link in the
Most Recent: Open Campaign List available
under the service section of “e-reports”
beginning today.
Notification letters will be sent on December 8,
2017 to owners of affected vehicles, requesting
they contact their local Authorized Mitsubishi
dealership to schedule an appointment to have
this service campaign performed.
When checking for applicability of this
campaign (C1708R), please check for and
complete any other open campaigns. Always get
the customer's approval before completing a
campaign on a customer-owned vehicle.”
IMPORTANT
Affected new or used inventory vehicles must be
repaired before the vehicle is sold/delivered.
Dealers must check their inventory vehicles' VINs
on the Warranty Superscreen to verify whether the
vehicle is involved in this recall campaign. It is a
violation of Federal law for a dealer to sell/deliver
a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of
motor vehicle equipment (including a tire) covered
by the notification under a sale or lease until the
defect or noncompliance is remedied.
ATIN-17-SR-008-A: I-MIEV PASSENGER
SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG INFLATOR SAFETY
RECALL CAMPAIGN — Certain 2016-17
i-MiEV vehicles.
ATIN-17-SR-008-A was released recently and
states:
“A recall campaign will be released today for the
front passenger air bag inflator equipped on
certain 2016 and 2017 i-MiEV vehicles built from
February 5, 2015 to June 10, 2016. The Recall
Campaign Bulletin, SR-17-008, outlining the
repair procedure will be available today on
MEDIC and MDL.
Vehicles equipped with a front passenger Takata
air bag inflator containing ammonium nitrate,
are at risk of inflator rupture during a collision.
An inflator rupture may cause metal fragments
to pass through the air bag and into the vehicle
interior at high speed, which may result in injury
or death to vehicle occupants.
Notification letters will be sent to owners of 144
affected vehicles, requesting they contact their
local Certified Mitsubishi i-MiEV dealership to
schedule an appointment to have this recall
performed. If you are NOT a Certified
Mitsubishi i-MiEV dealer and a customer
contacts you regarding this recall, please refer
the customer to Mitsubishi Customer Relations
(888-648-7820), to assist the customer locate the
nearest Certified Mitsubishi i-MiEV dealership.
The part used in this campaign (Part# 7030A918)
is the same as that used in SR-17-001. Parts are
readily available. Please ensure you have
adequate inventory of affected parts to complete
all open recalls.
Dealers must review the Warranty Superscreen
to confirm if any vehicles in their new or used
vehicle inventories are affected, and conduct this
campaign prior to delivering them. When
checking for applicability of this campaign
(C1709E), please check for and complete any
other open campaigns. Always obtain the
customer's approval before completing a
campaign on a customer owned vehicle.
The replaced inflator must be returned to
Takata directly for testing and analysis. Dealers
must follow the return shipping procedure
outlined in SR-17-008. Please note that the air
bag inflator return process for this campaign
may be different from other Takata air bag
inflator
campaigns
(e.g.,
SR-14-012,
SR-15-007, and SR-16-002).
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Completion of this recall is an extremely
important initiative for MMNA. To support
completion of this recall, owners will be
informed that a rental/loaner vehicle will be
available to them during completion of this
recall. Please prioritize this repair in your shop
scheduling. To minimize inconveniences for
your customers, please ensure every eligible
customer is provided with a rental car upon
request.”
IMPORTANT
Affected new or used inventory vehicles must be
repaired before the vehicle is sold/delivered.
Dealers must check their inventory vehicles' VINs
on the Warranty Superscreen to verify whether the
vehicle is involved in this recall campaign. It is a
violation of Federal law for a dealer to sell/deliver
a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of
motor vehicle equipment (including a tire) covered
by the notification under a sale or lease until the
defect or noncompliance is remedied.
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Technical Training Schedule
January − February 2018
Always check MDL for schedule updates. Since Mobile Training does not appear on the calendars below, contact your District Parts & Service Manager
for information about Mobile Training in your area.
EASTERN ZONE
New Jersey Technical Training Center
Atlanta Technical Training Center
WESTERN ZONE
California Technical Training Center
Dallas Technical Training Center
NEWS:
The 1st quarter technical quiz (TQ0118) is available 1/1/2018 at MitsubishiAcademy.com. It will be available through midnight March 31st and is required for
Service Technicians who wish to obtain or maintain Diamond Pro Certification.
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TECHLINE
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday — Friday 6:30 am - 3:30 pm
Pacific Time
Beginning October 26, 2017 Techline is closed every
other THURSDAY 9:30 - 10:30 A.M for a staff meeting.
(800) 446-6064
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HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday — Friday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Pacific Time
MEDIC Hotline will assist with MEDIC &
Scan Tool hardware or software issues.
MEDIC Hotline (800) 846-7575
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Since Tech Talk 235, the following
bulletins have been released.
2017 Technical Service Bulletins, Safety Recalls, & Service Campaigns
Date Posted
Publication Number
Publication Title
Applicable Models
11/2/2017
SR-17-006
Mirage SRS Warning Lamp Illumination Safety Recall Campaign
2014-2018 Mirage
12/7/2017
SC-17-001
Outlander ASC ECU Reprogramming - Service
Campaign
2017 Outlander
12/14/2017
SR-17-008
i-MiEV Passenger Side Frontal Air Bag Inflator
- Safety Recall Campaign
2016-17 i-MiEV
12/14/2017
TSB-17-00-012
General PDI Procedures for 2018 Outlander
PHEV
2018 Outlander PHEV
12/14/2017
TSB-17-00-013
Technical Specifications - 2018 Outlander
PHEV
2018 Outlander PHEV
12/14/2017
TSB-17-00-014
New Model Features & Service Information 2018 Outlander PHEV
2018 Outlander PHEV
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Since Tech Talk 235, the following
TINs/ATINs have been released.
2017 Technical Information Notices, Advance Technical Information Notices
Date Posted
Publication Number
Publication Title
Applicable Models
11/2/2017
ATIN-17-SR-006-A
Mirage SRS Warning Lamp Illumination
Safety Recall Campaign
2014-2018 Mirage
11/3/2017
TIN-17-54-003
Unresponsive Audio System Buttons with
iPhone (11.0/11.0.1) and Apple CarPlay –
Resolved with iOS 11.1
2017-2018 Models with Display Audio with
Smartphone Link - Mirage, Mirage G4, Lancer
Limited Edition, Outlander Sport Limited
Edition
11/10/2017
TIN-17-31-002
Accessory Black Wheel Lugs and Lock
Exhibiting White Paint Marks
2018 Models with Accessory Black wheel lugs
and lock – Eclipse Cross, Outlander Limited
Edition, Outlander Sport Limited Edition,
Outlander PHEV
11/10/2017
TIN-17-SR-006-B
Mirage SRS Warning Lamp Illumination
Safety Recall Campaign
2014-2018 Mirage
12/7/2017
ATIN-17-SC-001-A
Outlander ASC ECU Reprogramming
Service Campaign
2017 Outlander
12/14/2017
ATIN-17-SR-008-A
i-MiEV Passenger Side Frontal Air Bag
Inflator Safety Recall Campaign
2016-17 i-MiEV
12/20/2017
TIN-17-00-006
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Important Launch Activities
2018 Outlander PHEV
12/20/2017
TIN-17-00-007
2018 Outlander PHEV Owner's Manual
Addendum
2018 Outlander PHEV
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The following is a series of articles highlighting
significant events in Mitsubishi Motors' first 100 years.
ON THE COVER: NEW 2018 OUTLANDER PHEV
In 2013, Mitsubishi Motors introduced the world's
best-selling plug-in hybrid CUV, the Outlander PHEV. In
December 2017, it arrived in the U.S. Equipped with twin
electric motors and twin Super All-Wheel Control motors,
brake regeneration, and all the latest technological
advancements, it offers the best of both worlds - a CUV with
all-wheel drive and environmentally responsible driving
anywhere you choose to take it.
RE-MODEL A: MARRIAGE OF HERITAGE AND INNOVATION
Original Concept
Final Result
In 2017, Mitsubishi Motors partnered with the legendary
aftermarket shop West Coast Customs, to merge into one
vehicle the original Model A and the Outlander PHEV.
The vehicle retained the iconic look and styling of the Model
A, but inside the shell contained all the technology of the
Outlander PHEV, including the plug-in hybrid components,
Super All-Wheel Control, and Forward Collision Mitigation.
And yes - all fully functional!
The final result was unveiled at Mitsubishi Motors' U.S.
Headquarters in November, 2017. And the entire process of
the unique conversion was aired on public television on the
show “Inside West Coast Customs.”
For more behind-the-scene details on this collaboration, see
the whole story on mitsubishimotors.com.
 2018 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
The information contained in this bulletin is subject to change. For the latest version of this document, go to the Mitsubishi Dealer Link,
MEDIC, or the Mitsubishi Service Information website (www.mitsubishitechinfo.com).
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