key MITSUBISHI iMiEV 2012 1.G Owners Manual

Overview
Outside (Rear)
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Antenna P.5-40Back-up light P.7-36, 7-42
Tail and stop lights P.3-76, 7-36, 7-42
Rear turn signal lights P.3-82, 7-36, 7-42
Regular charging lid P.1-21
Tire pressure monitoring system P.3-49
Size of tires and wheels P.9-9
Tire inflation pressure P.7-21
Tire rotation P.7-24
Tire chains P.7-24 License plate lights
P.3-76, 7-36, 7-47 Liftgate P.3-16
Rear-view camera
(if so equipped) P.3-55
Rear side-marker lights P.3-76, 7-36,
7-44Keyless entry system
P. 3 - 7
Locking and unlocking
P. 3 - 1 2 High-mounted stop light
P.7-36, 7-45
Rear window wiper
P. 3 - 8 7
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4 Quick index
If this problem occurs...
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Problem
Do this
Ref. Page
Cannot turn the key.
From “LOCK” to “ACC”.
Turn the key while turning the steering wheel in either direction.
P.3-30,
3-32
From “ACC” to “LOCK”.Check the position of the selector lever.
The key cannot be removed unless the selector lever is set to the “P” (PARK) posi-
tion.
Cannot shift the selector lever from
the “P” (PARK) position.Shift the selector lever while pressing the brake pedal.
Check that the electric motor switch is in the “ON” position.P.3-33
The windows are fogged up.
1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” or “ ” position.
2. Turn on the blower.P.5-15
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General information/Charging
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1
Charging from rated AC 120 V outlet
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1. Fully apply the parking brake and place the selector lever
to the “P” (PARK) position.
2. Stop the electric devices such as lamps and turn the elec-
tric motor switch to the “LOCK” position.
3. Pull the regular charging opener (A) at the bottom left of
the instrument panel to open the regular charging lid (B)
at the right rear side of the vehicle.
4. Remove key and lock the vehicle.5. Press the tab (C) to open the inner lid (D).
A
B
WA R N I N G
!
Do not touch the metal terminal of the charge port
(E) and the regular charge connector.
Doing so could cause an electric shock and/or mal-
function.
C
DE
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1-34 General information/Charging
1
3. Pull the quick charging lid opener (A) at the bottom left of
the driver’s seat to open the quick charging lid (B) at the
left rear side of the vehicle.
4. Remove key and lock the vehicle.5. Press the tab (C) to open the inner lid (D).
A
B
WA R N I N G
!
Do not touch the metal terminal of the quick charge
port (E) and the quick charge connector.
Doing so could cause an electric shock and/or mal-
function.CDE
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2-34 Seat and restraint systems
2
Children who have outgrown child restraint sys-
tems
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Children who have outgrown a child restraint system should be
seated in the rear seat and wear the seat belt. If the shoulder
belt crosses their face or neck, and/or the lap belt crosses their
stomach, a commercially available booster seat (including a
booster cushion) must be used, to raise the child so that the
shoulder belt crosses their shoulder and the lap belt remains
positioned low across their hips. The booster seat (including a
booster cushion) should fit the vehicle seat and have a label
certifying compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dards or Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Cush-
ions Safety Regulations.
Maintenance and inspection of seat belts
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The seat belt webbing may be cleaned with mild soap or deter-
gent solution. Do not use an organic solvent. Allow the belts to
dry in the shade. Do not allow them to retract until completely
dry. Do not attempt to bleach or re-dye the belts. The color may
rub off and the webbing strength may be affected.
Regularly check your seat belt buckles and their release mech-
anisms for positive engagement and release of the latch plate.
Check the retractors for automatic locking when in the Auto-
matic Locking Retractor function.
The entire seat belt assembly should be replaced if the webbing
shows any obvious cuts, tears, increase in thickness in any sec-
tion of the webbing from broken fibers, or severe fading from
sunlight. All of these conditions indicate a weakening of the
belt, which may adversely affect seat belt performance in an
accident.
WA R N I N G
!
Any child who is too small to properly wear a seat
belt must be properly restrained in an appropriate
child restraint system, to reduce their risk of serious
injury or death in an accident.
A child should never be left unattended in, or unsu-
pervised, around your vehicle. When you leave the
vehicle always take the child out as well.
Children can die from heat stroke if left or trapped
inside the vehicle, especially on hot days.
Keep your vehicle locked when not in use. Keep
your vehicle keys away from children.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of the
seat belt assemblies. This work should be done by a
certified i-MiEV dealer. Failure to have a certified i-
MiEV dealer perform the work could reduce the
effectiveness of the belts and could result in a serious
injury or death in an accident.
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2-44 Seat and restraint systems
2
SRS warning light
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There is a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) warning light
on the instrument panel. The system checks itself each time the
electric motor switch is turned on. When the electric motor
switch is in the “ON” or “START” position, the SRS warning
light should come on for several seconds and then go out. This
means the system is working properly. If there is a problem
involving one or more of the SRS components, the warning
light will come on and stay on. The SRS warning light is
shared by the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) and the
seat belt pre-tensioner system.
WA R N I N G
!
If any of the following conditions occur, the SRS
and/or seat belt pre-tensioners are not working
properly and you should immediately have it
inspected by a certified i-MiEV dealer:
• The SRS warning light does not come on when the
electric motor key is turned to the “ON” or
“START” position.
• The SRS warning light does not go out after sev-
eral seconds.
• The SRS warning light comes on while driving.
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3
Features and controls
Break-in recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 2
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 2
Electronic immobilizer
(Anti-theft starting system). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 3
Keyless entry system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 7
Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 12
Power door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 14
Child safety locks for rear door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 15
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 16
Theft-alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 18
Power window control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 22
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 25
Inside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 26
Outside rearview mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 28
Electric motor switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 30
Steering wheel lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 32
Starting the electric motor unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 33
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 33
Acoustic vehicle alerting system (AVAS) . . . . . . .3- 38
Service brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 39
Brake assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 40
Anti-lock braking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 41
Electric power steering system (EPS) . . . . . . . . . .3- 44Active stability control (ASC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 46
Tire pressure monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 49
Rear-view camera (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 55
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 58
Indicator and warning light package . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 71
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 72
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 73
Combination headlights and dimmer switch . . . . . 3- 76
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 82
Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 83
Front fog light switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . 3- 83
Wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 84
Electric rear window defogger switch. . . . . . . . . . 3- 89
Horn switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 90
Link System (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 90
Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) . . . . . . . 3- 91
USB input terminal (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 117
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 122
12 V power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 123
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 124
Storage spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 128
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 130
Assist grip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 131
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3-2 Features and controls
3Break-in recommendations
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Advanced automobile manufacturing techniques permit you to
operate your new vehicle without requiring a long break-in
period of low-speed driving.
However, you can add to the future performance and economy
of your vehicle by observing the following precautions during
the first 300 miles (500 km).
Drive your vehicle at moderate speeds during the break-in
period.

Do not overload the vehicle. Observe the seating capacity
(See “Cargo load precautions” on page 4-13).

Do not use this vehicle for trailer towing.
Keys
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Two keys are provided.
The keys fit all locks. Keep one in a safe place as a spare key.
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Features and controls
3-3
3
NOTE
The key number (A) is stamped on the key number plate
as shown in the illustration.
Make a record of the key number and store the key and
key number plate in separate places, so that you can order
a key from a certified i-MiEV dealer if the original keys
are lost.

The key is a precision electronic device with a built-in sig-
nal transmitter. Please observe the following in order to
prevent damage.
• Do not leave where it may be exposed to heat caused by
direct sunlight, such as on top of the dashboard.
• Do not take the remote control transmitter apart.
• Do not excessively bend the key or subject it to strong
impacts.
• Keep the remote control transmitter dry.
• Keep away from magnetic objects such as key holders.
• Keep away from devices that produce magnetism, such
as audio systems, computers and televisions.
• Do not clean with ultrasonic cleaners.
• Do not leave the key where it may be exposed to high
temperature or high humidity.

As your vehicle is equipped with an electronic immobi-
lizer, the electric motor unit is designed so that it will not
start if the ID code registered in the immobilizer computer
and the key’s ID code do not match. Refer to the section
entitled “Electronic immobilizer” for details and key
usage.
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting
system)
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The electronic immobilizer is designed to significantly reduce
the possibility of vehicle theft. The purpose of the system is to
immobilize the vehicle if an invalid start is attempted. A valid
start attempt can only be achieved (subject to certain condi-
tions), using a key “registered” to the immobilizer system.
All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been pro-
grammed to the vehicle’s electronics.
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3-4 Features and controls
3
NOTE
In the following cases, the vehicle may not be able to rec-
ognize the registered ID code from the key. This means
the electric motor unit will not start even when the
registered key is turned to the “START” position.
• When the key contacts a key ring or other metallic or
magnetic object (Type A)
• When the key grip contacts metal of another key
(Type B)
• When the key contacts or is close to other immobilizing
keys (including keys of other vehicles) (Type C)

In cases like the above, move the offending object(s) away
from the key and turn the key back to the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position. Then try to start the electric motor unit
again. If the electric motor unit does not start, contact a
certified i-MiEV dealer.
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