brake light MITSUBISHI iMiEV 2015 Owner's Manual (in English)

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If this warning light comes on or
flashes while you’re driving...
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If this warning light comes on
or flashes while you’re driving...
NOTE
These warning lights will come on for a few se
conds for a bulb check when the electric
motor switch is first turned to “ON”.
Warning light
Do this
Ref. page
12V starter battery charging system warning
light
 Park your vehicle in a safe place a
nd turn off the electric motor unit.
Contact a certified i-MiEV dealer for assistance.
P.5-43
or
Brake warning light
 If this light comes on while driving, ch
eck to see that the parking brake is
fully released.  If this light stays on after releasing
the parking brake, stop and check the
brake fluid level.  If the brake fluid level is correct, ther
e may be a system
malfunction. Avoid
hard braking and high speeds, and cont
act a certified i-MiEV dealer for
assistance.
P.5-42
Electric motor unit warning light
 Park your vehicle in a safe place and
contact a certified
i-MiEV dealer for
assistance.
P.5-43
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If this problem occurs... 2-4 Quick index
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If this problem occurs...
Problem
Do this
Ref. Page
Cannot turn the key.
From “LOCK” to “ACC”. Turn the key while turning the st
eering wheel in either direction.
P.5-19, 5-20
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) position.
Cannot shift the selector lever from the “P” (PARK) position.
Shift the selector lever wh
ile pressing the brake pedal.
Check that the electric motor switch is in the “ON” position.
P.5-21
The windows are fogged up.
1. Set the mode selection dial
to the “ ” or “ ” position.
2. Turn on the blower.
P.7-9
The electric motor unit does not start. The lights do not come on. The lights are dim. The horn does not honk. The horn sound is weak. Cannot charge the main drive lith-ium-ion battery.
Have the 12V starter battery checked.
Recharge or replace as needed.
P.8-2, 9-7
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If this problem occurs...
Quick index 2-5
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The vehicle is stuck
in sand, mud, or
snow.
Rock your vehicle back and forth to free it. P.8-13
WA R N I N G When attempting to rock your vehicle out of
a stuck position, be sure that
no one is near the vehicl
e. The rocking motion may c
ause the vehicle to
suddenly lurch forward or backward, possibly injuring bystanders. Avoid spinning the wheels. Prolonged efforts to free
a stuck vehicle may result
in transmission failure.
If the vehicle remains stuck after several rocking attempts, have a towing service pull the vehicle out.
Problem
Do this
Ref. page
The brakes are not functioning prop- erly after driving through water.
Dry out the brakes by driving slowly whil
e lightly pressing the brake pedal. P.6-5
A tire is punctured.
1. Park the vehicle in a safe place where the surface is flat and level. 2. Repair the flat tire with tire repair kit.
P.8-5
Problem
Do this
Ref. Page
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Familiarizing yourself with i-MiEV 3-2 General information/Charging
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i-MiEV is a pure electric vehicle. Some of the vehicle systems operate differently from and have different characteristics than ordinaryvehicles equipped with an internal combus- tion engine. For this reas
on, it is very impor-
tant to read carefull
y this entire owner’s
manual.
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 i-MiEV is powered only by electricity. This vehicle does not
emit exhaust gases,
such as carbon dioxide and nitrogenoxide.  The i-MiEV uses electricity stored in the lithium ion battery. The lithium-ion bat-tery is called the main drive lithium-ion battery. This vehicl
e does not have an
internal combustion engine and does notrequire gasoline
or diesel fuel.
 The main drive lithium-ion battery must be charged with electricity to drive thevehicle. As the vehi
cle operates, the main
drive lithium-ion battery gradually dis- charges. If the main drive lithium-ion bat-tery becomes completely discharged, the vehicle will not
operate until it is re-
charged. The charging process can take upto 23 hours as descri
bed more precisely in
this manual.  This vehicle uses two types of batteries. One is 12V starter battery that is the same type of the battery used in ordinary vehi-cles. It is called the 12V starter battery. The other battery which propels the vehi- cle is called the main drive lithium-ionbattery.  The 12V starter battery provides power to the vehicle systems and features such asthe audio system, supplemental restraint systems, headlights a
nd windshield wiper.
 The main drive lithium-ion battery pro- vides power to the electric motor that pro- pels the vehicle and charges the 12V starter battery. Through a process called regenerative braking, the main drive lithium-ion bat- tery is automatically charged, while thevehicle is decelera
ting or being driven
downhill.
Familiarizing yourself with i-MiEV Main features
NOTE
 If the 12V starter batter
y is discharge, the
electric motor unit ca
nnot be started. And
also the main drive lithium-ion battery can-not be charged.WA R N I N G Pay special attention to pedestrians. Because there is no engine noise, pedestri- ans may not know the vehicle is approach-ing and may step into
the path of vehicle
travel. Refer to “Aco
ustic vehicle alerting
system (AVAS)” on page 5-23. When leaving the vehicl
e, always turn off
the electric motor switch. Refer to “Elec-tric motor switch” on page 5-18. When parking, to avoi
d unintended vehi-
cle movement, always move the selector lever to “P” (PARK)
position and apply
the parking brake because the vehicle canmove when the ready indicator light is ON. When the ready indicator light is ON, do not leave the select
or lever in a position
other than the “P” (PARK) position. For the ready indicator,
refer to “Indicator
and warning light pack
age” on page 5-41.
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Familiarizing yourself with i-MiEV
General information/Charging 3-5
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 Put the selector lever in the “B” (REGEN- ERATIVE BRAKE MODE) or “Eco” (ECOMODE) position according to the road con-dition. Using appropriate regenerative brak- ing can help increase
the cruising range.
Refer to “Regenerative braking” on page3-3.NOTE
Range-Driving conditions Shorten driving range
Lengthen
driving range
Range Reducing Condition Range Extending
High acceleration, speed Driving
style Low acceleration, speed
Heater on Heater usage
Heater off
(or use seat heater)
A/C on A/C usage A/C off Highway City/Highway City
Heavy payload Payload Light payload Windy, wet Weather Calm, dry Uphill, rough Road conditio
ns Flat/Downhill, smooth
D-mode Drive mode (Eco or B mode)
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Cautions and actions to deal with intense heat 3-8 General information/Charging
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Approx. ambi- ent temperature
Phenomena
Corrective action
Approx. 104 °F (40 °C) or higher
Startup and driving •
• During quick charging, repeated high-speed driving, or repeated uphill driving,
the power down warning light
* comes
on and the motor output is restrict
ed to protect the main drive
lithium-ion battery or mo
tor (electric motor unit).
Regenerative braking performance
may decrease. When brak-
ing, depress the brake pedal more strongly.
• Stop the vehicle in a safe place for a while, avoid quick charg- ing, and wait for the power down warning light
* to go off.
• If you continue driving after the power down warning light
*
comes on, the vehicle may stop
after you have driven a few
miles/kilometres.
Charging and battery • During quick
charging, charging times get longer.
Approx.113 °F (45 °C) or higher
Startup and driving •
• During quick charging, repeated high-speed driving, or repeated uphill driving,
the power down warning light
* comes
on and the motor output is restrict
ed to protect the main drive
lithium-ion battery and/or motor (electric motor unit). Regenerative braking performance
may decrease. When brak-
ing, depress the brake pedal more strongly.
• Stop the vehicle in a safe place for a while, avoid quick charg-ing, and wait for the power down warning light
* to go off.
• If you continue driving after the power down warning light
*
comes on, the vehicle may stop
after you have driven a few
miles/kilometres.
Charging and battery •
• The EV charging cable (regular charging cable) cannot be used. During quick charging, ch
arging times get longer.
• Park in a safe, well-ventilated and shady place.
• The main drive lithium-ion batt
ery capacity is decreased more
quickly, and the cruisi
ng range is decreased.
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Cautions and actions to deal with intense cold 3-10 General information/Charging
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Approx. ambi- ent tempera-
ture
Phenomena
Corrective action
Approx.5 °F (-15 °C) or lower
Startup and driving
• Motor output is restricted
, and the power down warning
light
*1 may come on.
<Reference: When the main drive lithium-ion battery tem-perature is 5 °F (-15 °C) or lower and the main drive lithium- ion battery’s remaining power is 50 %, the driving perfor- mance may decrease by approximately 30 %>
• Keep driving if you can drive at a safe speed. If you cannot drive at
a safe speed,
stop the vehicle in a safe place and charge the main drive lithium-ion bat- tery.
• Regenerative braking performance may decr
ease. • When braking, depress the brake
pedal more strongly.
Charging and
battery
• • Charging times get longer. Complete charging may not be possible.
• When you have finished driving, charge the main drive lithium-ion bat- tery before battery temperature falls.
Approx.-13 °F (-25 °C) or lower
Startup and driving
• Motor output is restricted
, and the power down warning
light
*1 may come on.
<Reference: When the main drive lithium-ion battery tem-perature is -13 °F (-25 °C) or lower and the main drive lith- ium-ion battery’s remaining power is 50 %, the driving performance may decrease by approximately 50 %>
• Keep driving if you can drive at the same speed as su
rrounding vehicles.
If you cannot drive th
e same speed as
surrounding vehicles, stop the vehicle in a safe place and charge the main drive lithium-ion battery.
• Regenerative braking performance
may decrease or be elimi-
nated.
• When braking, depress the brake pedal more strongly.
Charging and
battery
• Charging may become impossible. • W
hen you have finished driving, charge the main drive lithium-ion bat- tery before battery temperature falls.
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Charging
General information/Charging 3-11
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Your vehicle comes standard with a charge
port and charging cable (EV charging cable)
that uses a household outlet (AC 110-120V
) as a charging
source. You may also charge your
vehicle using an i-MiEV compatib
le 220-240V charging device (EVSE
* - available separate
ly). Your vehicle
comes equipped with an additiona
l quick charge port to be used
with a CHAdeMO quick charger.
Approx. -22 °F (-30 °C) or lower
Startup and driving
• • The ready indicator
*2 does not come on, and startup may not
be possible. In the worst-case scenario,
the vehicle may become undriv-
able (with the energy level ga
uge and cruising
range indica-
tions still shown).
• In the daytime, wait for the tempera- ture to rise. When the temperature in the vicinity of the main drive lithium-ion battery has risen, start up.
• Regenerative braking performan
ce may decrease or be elimi-
nated.
• When braking, depress the brake pedal more strongly
Charging and
battery
• Charging may become impossible • In
the daytime, wait for the tempera- ture to rise. When the temperature in the vicinity of the main drive lithium- ion battery has risen, begin charging.
NOTE
 *1: Refer to “Power down warning light” on
page 5-43. Illumination of
the power down warning light
does not indicate a malfunctio
n.
 *2: Refer to “Ready indicator” on page 5-42.
Charging Approx. ambi- ent tempera-
ture
Phenomena
Corrective action
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Regular charging (charging method with rated AC 120 V outlet) 3-16 General information/Charging
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Regular charge port light (A) comes on when the UNLOCK button on the remote control transmitter is pressed, or when any door orthe liftgate is opened. The regular charge port light and the dome lights (with the dome light switch in the “DOOR” position) will come onsimultaneously. However, the regular charge port light will not co
me on when you press
the dome light (front) lens or slide the domelight (rear) switch to the “ON” position.
For details, refer to “Keyless entry system” on page 5-5, “Dome
light (Front)/Reading
lights” on page 5-52 a
nd “Dome light (Rear)”
on page 5-53. To turn on the charge port light again, pressthe UNLOCK button on the remote control transmitter, or open any
door or the liftgate.
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1. Fully apply the parking brake and place the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) posi- tion.
2. Stop the electric devices such as lamps and turn the electric motor switch to the“LOCK” position. 3. Pull the regular charging opener (B) at the bottom left of the instrument panel toopen the regular charging lid (C) at the right rear side of the vehicle. 4. Remove key and lock the vehicle.
 Never connect or disconnect the plug with a wet hand.NOTE
 Your vehicle is equipped with an EV charg- ing cable for regular charging. Refer to “EV charging cable” on page 3-21.  When connecting or disconnecting the regu- lar charge connector, in
sert/pull out the con-
nector straight. Also, do not incline or twist the connector. Doing so could cause a bad connection ormalfunction.  Make sure to lock the doors to prevent theft, etc. during charging.
Regular charge port light
WA R N I N G
NOTE
 The time until the light goes off can be adjusted. See a certified i-MiEV dealer fordetails.
Charging from rated AC 120 V outlet
A
B C
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag 4-24 Seat and restraint systems
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When airbags deploy, so
me smoke is released
accompanied by a loud noise. The smoke isnot harmful, but do not intentionally inhale the smoke as it may ca
use temporary irrita-
tion to people with respiratory problems. After deployment, the airbags will quickly deflate, so quickly th
at some people may not
even realize the airbags inflated. Airbag inflation does
not prevent the driver
from seeing or being able
to steer the vehicle,
and does not prevent people from leaving the vehicle.
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This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, incertain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that
will assist in under-
standing how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to
record data related to
vehicle dynamics and sa
fety systems for a
short period of time,
typically 30 seconds or
less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:  How various systems
in your vehicle were
operating;  Whether or not the driver safety belt was buckled/fastened;  How far (if at all) the driver was depress- ing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,  How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better under- standing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. To read data recorded
by an EDR, special
equipment is required, a
nd access to the vehi-
cle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, ot
her parties, such as
law enforcement, that have the special equip- ment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
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The driver’s seat position sensor is attachedto the seat rail and provides the airbag control unit with information on the seat’s fore-aft position. The airbag control unit controlsdeployment of the driver’s front airbag in accordance with the information it receives from this sensor.If there is a problem involving the driver’s seat position sensor, the SRS warning light in the instrument panel will come on. Refer to“SRS warning light” on page 4-26.
CAUTION Airbags inflate very quickly and with great force. In certain situ
ations, contact with an
inflating airbag may cause small cuts, abra- sions, and bruises.
Event Data Recording
NOTE
 EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no dataare recorded by the EDR under normal driv- ing conditions and no
personal data (e.g.,
name, gender, age, and crash location) arerecorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifyingdata routinely acquire
d during a crash inves-
tigation.
Driver’s seat position sensor
WA R N I N G If the SRS warning
light comes on, have
the vehicle inspected by a certified i-MiEV dealer as soon
as possible.
Please observe the following instructions to ensure that the driver’s seat position sensor can operate correctly.• Adjust the seat to the correct position,and sit well back
against the seatback.
Refer to “Front seats” on page 4-3.• Do not recline the seatback more thannecessary when driving.
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