warning MITSUBISHI I-MIEV 2011 Service Manual

Low energy warning indicator
E00530300011When the electric motor switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion
and the remaining bar of the energy level
gauge shows 2 bars or less, the warning indicator
(A) and the graduation (B) flash as follows:

When the energy level gauge shows 2 bars: The
warning indicator flashes.
When the energy level gauge shows 1 bar: The warn-
ing indicator and the graduation flash alternately.

Recharge the traction battery as soon as possible.
NOTE
l If the energy level gauge shows 0 bars dur-
ing use of the air conditioning (cooling or
heating), the air conditioning stops operation
and the mode is changed to fan only.
l If the energy level gauge shows 0 bars, the
power down warning lamp is illuminated to
control the output. l
If
the energy level gauge shows 2 bars while
the traction battery is being charged, the warn-
ing indicator flashes. If the energy level
gauge shows 1 bar while the traction battery
is being charged, the warning indicator and
the graduation flash alternately. Instruments and controls
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Indication and warning lamps
E00501502044Type 1Type 21-
Low energy warning indicator
® p. 4-07
2. Selector lever position indicator ® p. 5-10
3- High-beam indication lamp ® p. 4-09
4- Turn-signal indication lamps/Hazard warning indication lamps ® p. 4-09
5- Position lamp indication lamp ® p. 4-09
6- Front fog lamp indication lamp* ® p. 4-09
7- Service reminder ® p. 4-04
8- Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning lamp ® p. 3-09
9- Supplement Restraint System (SRS) warning lamp ® p. 3-29
10- Rear fog lamp indication lamp ® p. 4-09
11- Ready indicator ® p. 4-09 12-
Auxiliary battery charge warning lamp ® p. 4-10
13- Electric power steering system (EPS) warning lamp ® p. 5-15
14- Electric motor unit warning lamp ® p. 4-11
15- Brake warning lamp ® p. 4-09
16- Anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning lamp ® p. 5-14
17- Power down warning lamp ® p. 4-11
18- Active stability control (ASC) indication lamp ® p. 5-18
19- Active stability control (ASC) OFF indication lamp ® p. 5-18
20- Charging indicator ® p. 4-09
21- Door ajar warning lamp ® p. 4-10
22- Rear passenger’s seat belt warning lamps ® p. 3-10Instruments and controls
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Indication lamps
E00501600012Turn-signal indication lamps/
Hazard warning indication
lamps
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These
indication lamps blink on and off
when a turn-signal lamp is operating.
NOTE
l If the blinking is too fast, the
cause may be a blown lamp bulb
or a faulty turn-signal connection.
When the hazard warning lamp switch is
pressed, all turn-signal lamps will flash
on and off continuously. High-beam indication lamp
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This

indication lamp illuminates when
the high-beam is used. Front fog lamp indication
lamp*
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This

indication lamp illuminates while
the front fog lamps are on. Rear fog lamp indication lamp
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This

indication lamp illuminates while
the rear fog lamp is on. Position lamp indication lamp
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This

lamp illuminates with the lamp
switch at “ ” or “ ” position
Ready indicator
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This

indicator illuminates when the elec-
tric motor switch is turned to “START”
and driving becomes possible. Charging indicator
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This

indicator flashes when the regular
charging cable or quick charging cable
is connected.
After that, the lamp switches to being il-
luminated when charging starts and goes
out when charging is completed. Warning lamps
E00502400017 Brake warning lamp (brake
warning buzzer)
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This

lamp illuminates when the electric
motor switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion, and goes off after a few seconds.
Always make sure that the lamp goes off
before driving.
With the electric motor switch in the
“ON” position, the brake warning lamp
illuminates under the following condi-
tions:
l When the parking brake lever has
been engaged.
l When the brake fluid level in the
reservoir falls to a low level.
l When there is a fault in the brake
vacuum pressure system.
l When the brake force distribution
function is not operating correctly.
Brake warning buzzer
When the brake vacuum pressure is in-
sufficient, a buzzer will sound to alert
the driver that braking performance may
decrease. If this buzzer should continue
to sound, park your vehicle in a safe
place and we recommend you to have it
checked. Instruments and controls
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NOTE
l Depressing
the brake pedal repeat-
edly may turn on the brake warn-
ing lamp and brake warning buz-
zer. It is normal if the lamp goes
out and the buzzer stops sounding
after a few seconds. CAUTION
l
In
the situations listed below,
brake performance may be com-
promised or the vehicle may be-
come unstable if brakes are ap-
plied suddenly; consequently,
avoid driving at high speeds or
applying the brakes suddenly.
Furthermore, the vehicle
should be brought to a stop in a
safe location and to have it
checked. • The brake warning lampdoes not illuminate when
the parking brake is applied
or does not turn off when
the parking brake is re-
leased.
• The brake warning lamp re- mains illuminated during
driving.
• The brake warning lamp and ABS warning lamp are
both illuminated at the
same time. Refer to “ABS
warning lamp” on page
5-14.
• The brake warning buzzer will not stop sounding. CAUTION
l
The
vehicle should be brought
to a halt in the following man-
ner when brake performance
has deteriorated. • Depress the brake pedalharder than usual.
Even if the brake pedal
moves down to the very end
of its possible stroke, keep it
pressed down hard.
• Should the brakes fail, use regenerative braking to re-
duce your speed and careful-
ly pull the parking brake lev-
er.
Depress the brake pedal to
operate the stop lamp to
alert the vehicles behind you.
NOTE l Operation

sounds of the brake elec-
tric vacuum pump may be heard
from the electric motor unit room
just after the electric motor switch
has been turned “ON” or when the
brake pedal is depressed.
This occurs when the brake elec-
tric vacuum pump is operating nor-
mally and does not indicate faulty
operation. Auxiliary battery charge warn-
ing lamp
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This

warning lamp will illuminate when
there is a fault with the charging system
of the auxiliary battery.
Normally, when the electric motor
switch is turned to the “ON” position,
this warning lamp will illuminate. When
the electric motor unit is started, the
lamp goes out. CAUTION
l
If
it illuminates while the ready
indicator is illuminated, there is
a problem in the charging sys-
tem. In this case, immediately
park your vehicle in a safe
place and we recommend you
to have it checked. Door ajar warning lamp
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This

lamp illuminates when either of the
doors (also, the tailgate) is not complete-
ly closed.
If the vehicle speed exceeds about
8 km/h (5 mph) with a door ajar, the warn-
ing lamp will flash 16 times and, at the
same time, the buzzer will sound 16
times to notify the driver that a door is
ajar. Instruments and controls
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CAUTION
l
Before moving your vehicle,
check that the warning lamp is
OFF.
NOTE l The

flashing of the warning lamp
and the buzzer can be disabled.
For further information, we recom-
mend you to consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.
l When the driver’s door is open,
the door ajar warning buzzer does
not sound because the electric mo-
tor reminder or selector lever re-
minder sounds. Electric motor unit warning
lamp
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This

warning lamp will illuminate when
there is a fault at the high voltage area.
Refer to “Service precautions” on page
8-06. CAUTION
l
If
the lamp illuminates while
driving, immediately park your
vehicle in a safe place and we
recommend you to have it
checked. Power down warning lamp
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This warning lamp illuminates at the fol-
lowing

cases, and activation of the safe-
ty mechanism will limit output.
l When the energy level gauge
shows 0 bars
l When the traction battery capacity
is not sufficient, the voltage is low
or the temperature of the motor
(electric motor unit) or traction bat-
tery is high or low
NOTE l When the power down warning
lamp illuminates, avoid sudden ac-
celeration and sudden starting.
When the remaining power in the
traction battery is low, recharge
the traction battery as soon as pos-
sible.
l Illumination of the power down
warning lamp does not indicate a
malfunction. Combination headlamps and
dipper switch E00506002099
Headlamps
NOTE l Do
not leave the lamps on for a long time
while the ready indicator is not illuminated.
A run-down auxiliary battery could result.
l When it rains, or when the vehicle has been
washed, the inside of the lens sometimes be-
comes foggy, but this does not indicate a func-
tional problem.
When the lamp is switched on, the heat will
remove the fog. However, if water gathers in-
side the lamp, we recommend you to have it
checked.
Rotate the switch to turn on the lamps. Instruments and controls
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Hazard warning flasher switch
E00506600958
Use
the hazard warning flasher switch when the ve-
hicle has to be parked on the road for any emergency.
The hazard warning flashers can always be operat-
ed, regardless of the position of the electric motor
switch.

Push the switch to turn on the hazard warning flash-
ers, all turn-signal lamps flash continuously. To
turn them off, push the switch again. NOTE
l If

the switch is used for a long period while
the ready indicator is not illuminated, the aux-
iliary battery could go flat and it could be im-
possible to start the electric motor unit. Fog lamp switch
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Front fog lamp switch* E00508300685
The front fog lamps can be operated while the head-
lamps

or tail lamps are on. Turn the knob in the
“ON” direction to turn on the front fog lamps. An
indication lamp in the instrument cluster will also
come on. Turn the knob in the “OFF” direction to
turn off the front fog lamps. The knob will automat-
ically return to its original position when you re-
lease it. NOTE
l The

front fog lamps are automatically turned
off when the headlamps or tail lamps are
turned off. To turn the front fog lamps on
again, turn the knob in the “ON” direction af-
ter turning on the headlamps or tail lamps.
l Do not use fog lamps except in conditions of
fog, otherwise excessive lamp glare may tem-
porarily blind oncoming vehicle drivers. Rear fog lamp switch
E00508400569
The

rear fog lamp can be operated when the head-
lamps or front fog lamps (if so equipped) turn on.
An indication lamp in the instrument cluster comes
on when the rear fog lamp is turned on.

[Vehicle without front fog lamps]
Turn the knob once in the “ON” direction to turn
on the rear fog lamp. To turn the rear fog lamp off,
turn the knob once in the “OFF” direction. The
knob will automatically return to its original posi-
tion when you release it.

[Vehicle with front fog lamps]
Turn the knob once in the “ON” direction to turn
on the front fog lamps. Turn the knob once more in
the “ON” direction to turn on the rear fog lamp. To
turn the rear fog lamp off, turn the knob once in the
“OFF” direction. Turn the knob once more in the
“OFF” direction to turn off the front fog lamps.
The knob will automatically return to its original po-
sition when you release it. Instruments and controls
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Economical driving
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For
economical driving, there are some technical re-
quirements that have to be met. In order to achieve
longer life of the vehicle and the most economical
operation, we recommend you to have the vehicle
checked at regular intervals in accordance with the
service standards.
Starting and acceleration
Avoid driving with the accelerator pedal is pushed
way down, such as for unnecessarily sudden starts,
acceleration and deceleration. Smoothly depress
the accelerator pedal.
Observe the speed limit and keep the speed as con-
stant as possible while driving.
Idling
Parking for a long period with the ready indicator
illuminated will shorten the cruising range.
Speed
At higher vehicle speed, more traction battery is con-
sumed. Avoid driving at full speed. Even a slight re-
lease of the accelerator pedal will save a significant
amount of traction battery.
Tyre inflation pressure
Check the tyre inflation pressures at regular inter-
vals. Low tyre inflation pressure increases road re-
sistance. In addition, low tyre pressures adversely
affect tyre wear and driving stability.
Cargo loads
Do not drive with unnecessary articles in the lug-
gage compartment. Air conditioning
Too
much cooling/heating can affect the cruising
range, so maintain an appropriate temperature to ex-
tend the cruising range. Driving, alcohol and drugs
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Driving
after drinking alcohol is one of the most fre-
quent causes of accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired even
with blood alcohol levels far below the legal mini-
mum. If you have been drinking, don’t drive. Ride
with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab or
a friend, or use public transportation. Drinking cof-
fee or taking a cold shower will not make you sober.
Similarly, prescription and nonprescription drugs af-
fect your alertness, perception and reaction time.
Consult with your doctor or pharmacist before driv-
ing while under the influence of any of these medi-
cations. WARNING
l NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE.
Your

perceptions are less accurate, your
reflexes are slower and your judgment is
impaired. Starting and driving
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Safe driving techniques
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Driving
safety and protection against injury cannot
be fully ensured. However, we recommend that
you pay extra attention to the following:
Seat belts
Before starting the vehicle, make sure that you and
your passengers have fastened your seat belts.
Floor mats WARNING
l Keep
floor mats clear of the pedals by cor-
rectly laying floor mats that are suitable
for the vehicle.
To prevent the floor mats from slipping
out of position, securely retain them us-
ing the hook etc.
Note that laying a floor mat over a pedal
or laying one floor mat on top of another
can obstruct pedal operation and lead to
a serious accident. Carrying children in the vehicle
l Never leave your vehicle unattended with the
key

and children inside the vehicle. Children
may play with the driving controls and this
could lead to an accident.
l Make sure that infants and small children are
properly restrained in accordance with the
laws and regulations, and for maximum pro-
tection in case of an accident.
l Prevent children from playing in the luggage
compartment. It is quite dangerous to allow
them to play there while the vehicle is moving.
Loading luggage
When loading luggage, be careful not to load
above the height of seats. This is dangerous not on-
ly because rearward vision will be obstructed, but
also the luggage may be projected into the passen-
ger compartment under hard braking. Parking brake
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To
park the vehicle, first bring it to a complete
stop, fully apply the parking lever sufficiently to
hold the vehicle.
To apply the parking brake 1- Firmly
depress and hold the brake pedal,
then pull the lever up without pushing the but-
ton at the end of hand grip. CAUTION
l
When
you intend to apply the parking
brake, firmly press the brake pedal to
bring the vehicle to a complete stop be-
fore pulling the parking brake lever.
Pulling the parking brake lever with the
vehicle moving could make the rear
wheels lock up, thereby making the vehi-
cle unstable. It could also make the park-
ing brake malfunction. Starting and driving
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NOTE
l Apply
sufficient force to the parking brake
lever to hold the vehicle stationary after the
foot brake is released.
l If the parking brake does not hold the vehicle
stationary after the foot brake is released,
have your vehicle checked immediately.
To release the parking brake 1- Firmly
depress and hold the brake pedal,
then pull the lever up slightly.
2- Push the button at the end of hand grip.
3- Lower the lever fully. CAUTION
l
Before
driving, be sure that the parking
brake is fully released and the brake warn-
ing lamp is off.
If a vehicle is driven without releasing the
parking brake, the brake will be overhea-
ted, resulting in ineffective braking and
possible brake failure. CAUTION
l
If
the brake warning lamp does not extin-
guish when the parking brake is fully re-
leased, the brake system may be malfunc-
tioning.
Have your vehicle checked immediately.
For details, refer to “Brake warning
lamp” on page 4-09. Parking
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To

park the vehicle, fully engage the parking
brake, and then move the selector lever to the “P”
(PARK) position.
Parking on a hill
To prevent the vehicle from rolling, follow these
procedures:
Parking on a downhill slope
Turn the front wheels towards the kerb and move
the vehicle forward until the kerb side wheel gently
touches the kerb.
Apply the parking brake and place the selector lev-
er into the “P” (PARK) position.
If necessary, apply chocks to the wheels.
Parking on an uphill slope
Turn the front wheels away from the kerb and
move the vehicle back until the kerb side wheel gen-
tly touches the kerb.
Apply the parking brake and place the selector lev-
er into the “P” (PARK) position.
If necessary, apply chocks to the wheels.
NOTE
l Be sure to apply the parking brake before
moving the selector lever to the “P” (PARK)
position. If you move the selector lever to
the “P” (PARK) position before applying the
parking brake, it may be difficult to disen-
gage the selector lever from the “P” (PARK)
position when you next drive the vehicle, re-
quiring application of a strong force to the se-
lector lever to move it from the “P” (PARK)
position. Starting and driving
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Parking with the electric motor unit
running
Never
leave the electric motor unit running while
you take a short sleep/rest. WARNING
l Leaving
the electric motor unit running
risks injury or death from accidentally
moving the selector lever.
Do not keep the steering wheel fully
turned for a long time
More
effort could be required to turn the steering
wheel. Refer to “Electric power steering system
(EPS)” on page 5-15.
When leaving the vehicle
Always carry the key and lock all doors and the tail-
gate when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit area. Inside rear-view mirror
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Adjust

the rear-view mirror only after making any
seat adjustments so you have a clear view to the
rear of the vehicle. WARNING
l Do
not attempt to adjust the rear-view
mirror while driving. This can be danger-
ous.
Always adjust the mirror before driving.
Adjust the rear-view mirror to maximize the view
through the rear window. Outside rear-view mirrors
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To adjust the mirror position E00601000655
The outside rear-view mirrors can be operated
when

the electric motor switch is in the “ON” or
“ACC” position. WARNING
l Do
not attempt to adjust the rear-view
mirrors while driving. This can be danger-
ous.
Always adjust the mirrors before driving.
l Your vehicle is equipped with convex
type mirrors.
Please take into consideration, that ob-
jects you see in the mirror will look small-
er and farther away compared to a nor-
mal flat mirror.
Do not use this mirror to estimate dis-
tance of following vehicles when changing
lanes. Starting and driving
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