MITSUBISHI iMiEV 2012 1.G Owners Manual

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7For cold and snowy weather
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Ventilation slotsThe ventilation slots in front of the windshield should be
brushed clear after a heavy snowfall so that the operation of the
heating and ventilation systems will not be impaired.WeatherstrippingTo prevent freezing of the weatherstripping on the doors, hood,
etc., they should be treated with silicone grease.Additional equipment (For regions where snow is
encountered)It is a good idea to carry a shovel or a short-handled spade in
the vehicle during the winter so that you can clear away snow
if you get stranded. A small hand-brush for sweeping snow off
the vehicle and a plastic scraper for the windshield, side and
rear window are also useful.
Fusible links
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The fusible links will melt to prevent a fire if a large current
attempts to flow through certain electrical systems.
In case of a melted fusible link, see a certified i-MiEV dealer
for inspection and replacement.
For the fusible links, please refer to “Fuse load capacities” on
page 7-30.
WA R N I N G
!
Fusible links must not be replaced by any other
device. Failing to fit the correct fusible link may
result in fire in the vehicle, property destruction and
serious or fatal injuries at any time.
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7 Fuses
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Fuse block location
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To prevent damage to the electrical system from short-circuit-
ing or overloading, each individual circuit is equipped with a
fuse.
The fuse blocks are located in the passenger compartment and
in under the hood.NOTE
Spare fuses are not provided. Please purchase from a cer-
tified i-MiEV dealer.
Passenger compartmentThe fuse block in the passenger compartment is located in front
of the driver’s seat at the position shown in the illustration.
Press the tab (A) and remove the fuse cover (B).
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Under the hoodUnder the hood, the fuse block is located as shown in the illus-
tration.
Press the tab (A) and remove the cover.
Fuse load capacities
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This fuse list shows the names of the electrical systems and
their fuse capacities.
Always replace a blown fuse with one of the same capacity as
the original.Passenger compartment fuse location table
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*: Fusible link

Some fuses may not be installed on your vehicle, depend-
ing on the vehicle model or specifications.

The table above shows the main equipment corresponding
to each fuse.
No.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
1 Tail light (left) 7.5 A
2Cigarette lighter/
12 V power outlet15 A
3 — — —
4Starter 7.5 A
5 Audio amplifier 20 A
6— — —
7 Tail light (right) 7.5 A
8 Outside rearview mirrors 7.5 A
9Control unit
(Electric motor unit)7.5 A
10 Control unit 7.5 A
11 Rear fog light 10 A
12 Door lock 15 A
13 Interior lights (Dome lights) 10 A
14 Rear window wiper 15 A
15 Gauges 7.5 A
16 Relay 7.5 A
17 Heated seat 20 A
18 Option 10 A
19Heated door outside rearview
mirrors7.5 A
20 Windshield wiper 20 A
21 Back-up lights 7.5 A
22 Defogger 30 A
23 Heater 30 A
24 12V starter battery 30 A*
25 Radio 10 A
26 Electronic controlled unit 15 A
27 — Electronic controlled unit 7.5 ANo.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
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Under the hood fuse location table
*: Fusible link

Some fuses may not be installed on your vehicle, depend-
ing on the vehicle model or specifications.

The table above shows the main equipment corresponding
to each fuse.
No.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
1— — —
2 12V starter battery 30 A*
3 Electric motor switch 40 A*
4 Radiator fan motor 40 A*
5 Power window control 40 A*
6 Brake electric vacuum pump 30 A*
7 Electric motor unit control 15 A
8 Stop lights (Brake lights) 15 A
9 Front fog lights 15 A
10Wa t e r p u m p
(Electric motor unit)15 A
11 Charge 10 A
12 Hazard warning flasher 10 A
13 Horn 10 A
14 Daytime running lights 10 A
15Main drive lithium-ion bat-
tery fan motor15 A
16Wa t e r p u m p
(Air conditioning)10 A
17 Headlight (low beam) (right) 20 A
18 Headlight (low beam) (left) 20 A
19 Headlight (high beam) (right) 10 A
20 Headlight (high beam) (left) 10 ANo.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
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Identification of fuse
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Fuse replacement
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1. Before replacing a fuse, always turn off the electrical item
connected to the fuse and turn the electric motor switch to
the “LOCK” position.
2. Remove the fuse puller (A) from the inside of the fuse
cover in the passenger compartment.
Capacity
Color
7.5 A Brown
10 A Red
15 A Blue
20 A Yellow
30 A Green (fuse type) /Pink (fusible link type)
40 A Green (fusible link type)
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3. Clamp it on the fuse you wish to remove, and pull the fuse
straight out from the fuse block.4. Use the fuse location diagrams and their corresponding
tables, to check the fuse that is related to the problem. If
the fuse is not blown, something else must be causing the
problem.
Contact a certified i-MiEV dealer to have the problem
checked.
5. Insert a new fuse of the same capacity securely into the
appropriate slot.
B- Fuse is OK
C- Blown fuse
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7 Replacement of light bulbs
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Before replacing a bulb, be sure the light is off. Do not touch
the glass part of the new bulb with your bare fingers; the oil
from your skin will stay on the glass and dim or destroy the
bulb when it gets hot.NOTE
If you are unsure of how to carry out the work as required,
it is recommended that these procedures be carried out by
a certified i-MiEV dealer.

Be careful not to scratch the vehicle body when removing
a light and lens.

When it rains, or when the vehicle has been washed, the
inside of the lens sometimes becomes temporarily foggy.
This is the same phenomenon as when window glass mists
up on a humid day, and does not indicate a functional
problem.
When the light is switched on, the heat will remove the
fog. However, if water collects inside the light, please
have it checked by a certified i-MiEV dealer.
CAUTION
!
Never use a fuse with a capacity greater than the one
listed or any substitute, such as wire, foil etc. This
would cause the circuit wiring to heat up and could
cause a fire.
If the replacement fuse blows again after a short
time, have the electrical system checked by a certi-
fied i-MiEV dealer to find and correct the cause.
CAUTION
!
Bulbs are extremely hot immediately after being
turned off.
When replacing a bulb, wait for it to cool sufficiently
before touching it. You could otherwise be burned.
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Bulb capacity
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The bulb should only be replaced with a new bulb with the
same rating and type. The type and rating are listed on the base
of the bulb.Outside
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NOTE
Check with a certified i-MiEV dealer when the headlight
and the parking light need to be repaired or replaced.
Description
Wa t t a g e
ANSI Trade
No. or Bulb
type
1- Headlight, low beam 55 W H11
2- Head light, high beam 60 W 9005 HB3
3- Front fog light (if so
equipped)35 W H8Front
4- Daytime running light
(if so equipped)13 W P13W
5- Front turn signal light 21 W W21W
6- Parking light 5 W W5W
7- Front side-marker light 5 W W5W
Description
Wa t t a g e
ANSI Trade
No. or Bulb
type
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NOTE
The tail and stop lights use LEDs rather than bulbs.
For repair and replacement, contact a certified i-MiEV
dealer.
Inside
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Adjustment of headlight aim
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The alignment of the headlights should be checked by a certi-
fied i-MiEV dealer.
Description
Wattage
ANSI Trade
No. or Bulb
type
8- High-mounted stop
light5 W W5W
9- Tail and stop light — —
10- Rear turn signal light 21 W WY21W
11- License plate light 5 W W5W
12- Rear side-marker light 5 W W5W
13- Back-up light 21 W W21WRear
Description
Wattage
1- Dome light (Rear) 8 W
2- Dome light (Front)/Read-
ing lights8 W
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