warning MITSUBISHI I-MIEV 2011 Manual PDF

Washer fluid
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Check
if the fluid level is between the “FULL” and
“1/2” on the washer fluid reservoir.
If the level is low, replenish the container with wash-
er fluid.
FULL NOTE
l The

washer fluid container serves the wind-
screen, rear window.
During cold weather
To ensure proper operation of the washers at low
temperatures, use a fluid containing an anti-freez-
ing agent. Brake fluid
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To check the fluid level
The

brake fluid level must be between the “MAX”
and “MIN” marks on the reservoir. The brake fluid level is monitored by a float. When
the

brake fluid level falls below the “MIN” mark,
the brake fluid warning lamp lights up.
The fluid level falls slightly with wear of the brake
pads, but this does not indicate any abnormality.
The brake fluid in the master cylinder should be
checked

when doing other work under the bonnet.
The brake system should also be checked for leak-
age at the same time.
If the brake fluid level falls markedly in a short
length of time, it indicates leaks from the brake sys-
tem.
If this occurs, we recommend you to have the vehi-
cle checked.
Fluid type
Use brake fluid conforming to DOT3 or DOT4
from a sealed container. The brake fluid is hygro-
scopic. Too much moisture in the brake fluid will
adversely affect the brake system, reducing the per-
formance. CAUTION
l
Take
care in handling brake fluid as it is
harmful to the eyes, may irritate your
skin and also damage painted surfaces.
l Use only the specified brake fluid.
Do not mix or add different brands of
brake fluid to prevent chemical reactions.
Do not let any petroleum-based fluid
touch, mix with, or get into the brake fluid.
This will damage the seals.
l Keep the reservoir tank cap closed to pre-
vent the brake fluid from deteriorating ex-
cept maintenance.
l Clean the filler cap before removing and
close the cap securely after maintenance. Vehicle care and Maintenance
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During cold weather
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The
capacity of the auxiliary battery is reduced at
low temperatures. This is an inevitable result of its
chemical and physical properties. This is why a
very cold auxiliary battery, particularly one that is
not fully charged will only deliver a fraction of the
starting current which is normally available.
We recommend you to have the auxiliary battery
checked before the start of cold weather and, if nec-
essary, have it charged or replaced.
This does not only ensure reliable starting, but an
auxiliary battery which is kept fully charged also
has a longer life.
Disconnection and connection E08402700015
To disconnect the auxiliary battery cable, stop the
electric

motor unit, first disconnect the negative (-)
terminal and then the positive (+) terminal. When
connecting the auxiliary battery, first connect the
positive (+) terminal and then the negative (-) termi-
nal.
NOTE
l Open the terminal cover (A) before discon-
necting or connecting the positive (+) termi-
nal of the auxiliary battery.
l Loosen the nut (B), and then disconnect the
auxiliary battery cable from the positive (+)
terminal. WARNING
l Keep sparks, cigarettes, and flames away
from the auxiliary battery because the
auxiliary battery could explode.
l When installing the auxiliary battery,
start connection with the positive (+) ter-
minal. If connection is started from the
negative (-) terminal, sparks will occur if
the positive (+) terminal touches any oth-
er parts, and this may cause the auxiliary
battery to explode.
l The auxiliary battery electrolyte is ex-
tremely caustic. Do not allow it to come
in contact with your eyes, skin, clothing,
or the painted surfaces of the vehicle.
Spilt electrolyte should be flushed imme-
diately with ample amounts of water.
Irritation to eyes or skin from contact
with electrolyte requires immediate medi-
cal attention.
l Ventilate when charging or using the aux-
iliary battery in an enclosed space. CAUTION
l
Keep it out of reach of children.
l When

replacing the auxiliary battery, re-
move the connected positive (+) and nega-
tive (-) terminals after turning the electric
motor switch to the “LOCK” position
and waiting at least 1 minute. If the auxil-
iary battery terminal is removed just af-
ter the electric motor switch is turned to
the “LOCK” position, this may cause dam-
age to components of the electric motor
unit.
l Never short-circuit the auxiliary battery.
This could cause it to overheat and be dam-
aged.
l If the auxiliary battery is to be quick-
charged, first disconnect the battery ca-
bles.
l In order to prevent a short circuit, be
sure to disconnect the negative (-) termi-
nal first.
l Always wear protective eye goggles when
working near the auxiliary battery.
l Do not bring the nearby parts, the plastic
parts and so on into contact with sulphu-
ric acid (battery electrolyte) which may
crack, stain or discolour them.
If they are in contact, wipe off with soft
cloth, chamois or the like and an aqueous
solution of neutral detergent then imme-
diately rinse the affected parts with plen-
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NOTE
l Keep
the terminals clean. After the auxiliary
battery is connected, apply terminal protec-
tion grease. To clean the terminals, use luke-
warm water.
l Check to see if the auxiliary battery is secure-
ly installed and cannot be moved during trav-
el. Also check each terminal for tightness.
l When the vehicle is to be left unused for a
long period of time, remove the auxiliary bat-
tery and store it in a place where the battery
fluid will not freeze. The auxiliary battery
should be stored only in a fully charged con-
dition.
l It is necessary to adjust the electronic control-
led unit when the auxiliary battery is re-
moved for a long period of time.
Consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point. Tyres
E08402800016 WARNING
l Driving
with tyres that are worn, dam-
aged or improperly inflated can lead to
loss of control or blowout of the tyres
which can result in a collision with seri-
ous or fatal injury. Vehicle care and Maintenance
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Wheel condition
E084030000151- Location of the tread wear indicator
2-
Tread wear indicator
Check the tyres for cuts, cracks and other damage.
Replace the tyres if there are deep cuts or cracks.
Also check each tyre for pieces of metal or pebbles.
The use of worn tyres can be very dangerous be-
cause of the greater chance of skidding or hydro-
planing. The tread depth of the tyres must exceed
1.6 mm in order for the tyres to meet the minimum
requirement for use.
Tread wear indicators will appear on the surface of
the tyre as the tyre wears, thereby indicating that
the tyre no longer meets the minimum requirement
for use. When these wear indicators appear, the
tyres must be replaced with new ones. CAUTION
l
Always
use tyres of the same size, same
type, and same brand, and which have no
wear differences. Using tyres of different
size, type, brands or degree of wear, will
increase the differential oil temperature,
resulting in possible damage to the driv-
ing system. Further, the drive train will
be subjected to excessive loading, possibly
leading to oil leakage, component seizure,
or other serious faults.
Replacing tyres and wheels E08403100016 CAUTION
l
Avoid
using different size tyres from the
one listed and the combined use of differ-
ent types of tyres, as this can affect driv-
ing safety. Refer to “Tyres and wheels”
on page 9-05.
l Even if a wheel has the same rim size and
offset as the specified type of wheel, its
shape may prevent it from being fitted cor-
rectly. We recommend you to consult a
specialist before using wheels that you
have. Tyre rotation
E08403200017
Because

the front and rear tyres and wheels are not
the same size, front and rear tyre rotation is not pos-
sible. *: Front
WARNING
l Rotating tyres would compromise the sta-
bility

and drivability of the vehicle and
could lead to a serious accident.
Snow tyres E08403300018
The use of snow tyres is recommended for driving
on

snow and ice. To preserve driving stability,
mount snow tyres of the same size and tread pat-
tern on wheels.
A snow tyre that is worn down more than 50% is
no longer appropriate to use.
Snow tyres which do not meet specifications must
not be used. Vehicle care and Maintenance
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NOTE
l Do
not allow the wiper arm to fall onto the
window glass; it could damage the glass. 4. Firmly
insert the retainer (C) into the groove
(D) in the wiper blade.
Refer to the illustration to ensure that the re-
tainers are correctly aligned as you insert
them into the groove. NOTE
l If

a retainer is not supplied with the new wip-
er blade, use the retainer from the old blade. General maintenance
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Coolant and oil leakage
Look

under the body of your vehicle to check for
coolant and oil leakage.
Exterior and interior lamp operation
Operate the combination lamp switch to check that
all lamps are functioning properly.
If the lamps do not illuminate, the probable cause
is a blown fuse or defective lamp bulb. Check the
fuses first. If there is no blown fuse, check the
lamp bulbs.
For information regarding the inspection and re-
placement of the fuses and the bulbs, refer to
“Fuses” on page 8-20 and “Replacement of lamp
bulbs” on page 8-23.
If the fuses and bulbs are all OK, we recommend
you to have your vehicle checked and repaired.
Meter, gauge and indicator/warning
lamps operation
Start the electric motor unit and check the opera-
tion of all instruments, gauges and indication and
warning lamps.
If there is anything wrong, we recommend you to
have your vehicle inspected.
Hinges and latches lubrication
Check all latches and hinges, and, if necessary,
have them lubricated. Vehicle care and Maintenance
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For cold and snowy weather
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Ventilation slots
The
ventilation slots in front of the windscreen
should be kept clear of leaves or brushed clear after
heavy snowfall, so that the operation of the heating
and ventilation systems will not be impaired.
Weatherstripping
To prevent freezing of the weatherstripping on the
doors, bonnet, etc., they should be treated with sili-
cone grease.
Additional equipment
It is a good idea to carry a shovel or a short-han-
dled 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 vehi-
cle and a plastic scraper for the windscreen 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 elec-
trical systems.
In case of a melted fusible link, we recommend
you to have your vehicle inspected.
For the fusible links, please refer to “Passenger com-
partment fuse location table” on page 8-21 and
“Bonnet room fuse location table” on page 8-22. WARNING
l Fusible
links must not be replaced by any
other device. Failing to fit the correct fusi-
ble link may result in fire in the vehicle,
property destruction and serious or fatal
injuries at any time. Fuses
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Fuse block location E08404000012
To prevent damage to the electrical system due to
shortcircuiting

or overloading, each individual cir-
cuit is provided with a fuse.
There are fuse blocks in the passenger compart-
ment and in the bonnet room.
NOTE
l Spare fuses are not provided. Please pur-
chase it from a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point or other locations.
Passenger compartment
The fuse block in the passenger compartment is lo-
cated in front of the driver’s seat at the position
shown in the illustration.
Press the tab (A) and remove the fuse cover (B). Vehicle care and Maintenance
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l
The table above shows the main equipment
corresponding to each fuse.
Bonnet room fuse location table E08404300015No. Sym-
bol Electrical system Capaci-
ty
1 — ——
2 Auxiliary battery
30 A*
3 Electric motor switch
40 A*
4 Radiator fan motor
40 A*
5 Electric window con-
trol 40 A
*
6 Brake electric vacuum
pump 30 A
*
7 Electric motor unit con-
trol 15 A
8 Stop lamps 15 A
* : Fusible link No. Sym-
bol Electrical system Capaci-
ty
9 Front fog lamps 15 A
10 Water pump (Electric
motor unit) 15 A
11 Charge 10 A
12 Hazard warning flasher 10 A
13 Horn 10 A
14 Daytime running lamps 10 A
15 Traction battery cool-
ing fan motor 15 A
16 Water pump (Air con-
ditioning) 10 A
17 Headlamp low beam
(right) 20 A
18 Headlamp low beam
(left) 20 A
19 Headlamp high-beam
(right) 10 A
20 Headlamp high-beam
(left) 10 A
* : Fusible link l
Some
fuses may not be installed on your ve-
hicle, depending on the vehicle model or spec-
ifications.
l The table above shows the main equipment
corresponding to each fuse. Identification of fuse
E08404400016 Capacity Colour
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) Fuse replacement
E08404500017
1. Before
replacing a fuse, always turn off the
electrical circuit concerned and turn the elec-
tric motor switch to the “LOCK” position.
2. Remove the fuse puller (A) from the inside of the fuse cover in the passenger compart-
ment. 3. Referring

to the fuse load capacity table,
check the fuse pertaining to the problem. Vehicle care and Maintenance
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A
Accessory (Installation) 03
Accessory socket 6-11
Active stability control (ASC)
5-16
Additional equipment 8-20
Air conditioning Important operation tips for the air condition-
ing 6-09
Air purifier 6-09
Airbag 3-20
Antenna 6-10
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) 5-14 Warning lamp 5-14
Assist grips 6-16
Auxiliary battery 8-12 Specification 9-04
Auxiliary battery charge warning lamp 4-10
BBasic knowledge for charging 1-02
Battery
Auxiliary battery

8-12
Auxiliary battery charge warning lamp 4-10
Discharged battery (Emergency starting) 7-02
Disposal information for used batteries 04
Traction battery 02
Bonnet 8-07
Brake assist system 5-13
Brake Anti-lock brake 5-14
Braking 5-12
Fluid 8-11,9-07
Parking brake 5-03
Warning lamp 4-09
Bulb capacity 8-23 CCapacities 9-07
Card holder 6-11,6-14
Cargo loads 5-19
Central door locks 2-06
Charging indicator

4-09
Charging Guideline for charging time 1-02
Quick charging 1-08
Regular charging 1-04
Child restraint 3-11
Child-protection rear doors 2-07
Cleaning Exterior of your vehicle 8-03
Interior of your vehicle 8-02
Plastic, vinyl leather, etc. 8-02
Cold Cautions and actions to deal with intense
cold 06
Combination headlamps and dipper switch 4-11
Coolant 8-09,9-07
Cruising range 02,9-06
Cruising range indicator 4-03,4-06
Cup holder 6-15
D Daytime running lamps 4-13
Bulb capacity
8-24
Replacement 8-31
Demister (rear window) 4-18
Dimensions 9-03
Dipper (High/Low beam change) 4-13
Door ajar warning lamp 4-10
Doors Central door locks 2-06
Child-protection 2-07 Lock and unlock 2-05
Driving the vehicle
5-11
Driving, alcohol and drugs 5-02
E Economical driving 5-02
Electric motor switch

5-07
Electric motor unit Warning lamp 4-11
Electric motor Number 9-02
Specifications 9-04
Electric power steering system (EPS) 5-15
Electric window control 2-09 Driver’s switches 2-09
Lock switch 2-09
Passenger’s switches 2-09
Timer function 2-10
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting sys-
tem) 2-02
Emergency starting 7-02
Energy level gauge 4-06
Energy usage indicator 4-03
EV charging cable 1-03
Exterior and interior lamp operation 8-19
F Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-07
Fluid
Brake fluid 8-11,9-07
Coolant 8-09
Hot water heater fluid

8-09,9-07
Washer fluid 8-11,9-07
For cold and snowy weather 8-20
Front fog lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Indication lamp 4-09 Alphabetical index
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Replacement 8-31
Switch 4-15
Front room lamp Bulb capacity
8-24
Front seat 3-03
Front turn-signal lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-30
Fuel Modification/alterations to the electrical sys-
tems 04
Fuses 8-20
Fusible links 8-20
GGauges 4-02,4-08
General maintenance

8-19
General vehicle data 9-03
Genuine parts 04
Glove box 6-14
HHazard warning flasher switch 4-15
Hazard warning indication lamps

4-09
Head restraints 3-07
Headlamp levelling switch 4-13
Headlamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Headlamp flasher 4-13
Replacement 8-24,8-28,8-29
Switch 4-11
Heat Cautions and actions to deal with intense
heat 05
Heated mirror 5-07
Heated seat 3-04
High-beam indication lamp 4-09 High-mounted stop lamp
Bulb capacity
8-24
Replacement 8-34
Hinges and latches lubrication 8-19
Horn switch 4-19
Hot water heater fluid 8-09,9-07
I i-MiEV 02
Cruising range 02
Main features 02
Traction battery

02
If the vehicle breaks down 7-02
Indication and warning lamps 4-08
Indication lamps 4-09
Inside rear-view mirror 5-05
Inspection and maintenance following rough road
operation 5-12
Instruments 4-02
Intense cold Cautions and actions 06
Intense heat Cautions and actions 05
Interior lamps 6-12
J Jump starting (Emergency starting) 7-02
K Keyless entry system 2-03
Keys 2-02
L Labeling 9-02
Lamp monitor buzzer

4-12 Lamps (headlamps, fog lamp, etc.) auto-cutout func-
tion 4-12
Licence plate lamps
Bulb capacity

8-24
Replacement 8-34
Low voltage electrical system 9-04
Lubricants 9-07
M Map lamps 6-12,6-13
Bulb capacity
8-24
Meter illumination control 4-03,4-06
Mirror Inside rear-view mirror 5-05
Outside rear-view mirrors 5-05
Modification/alterations to the electrical sys-
tems 04
O Odometer 4-03,4-04
Oil
Transmission oil 9-07
Operation under adverse driving conditions

7-12
Outside rear-view mirrors 5-05
P Parking 5-04
Parking brake 5-03
Position lamps Bulb capacity

8-24
Indication lamp 4-09
Replacement 8-30
Power down warning lamp 4-11
Precautions to observe when using wipers and wash-
ers 4-18
Pregnant women restraint 3-10 Alphabetical index
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Puncture
Tyre repair kit 7-04
Q Quick charging 1-08
RReady indicator 4-09
Rear combination lamps
Bulb capacity

8-24
Replacement 8-33
Rear fog lamp Bulb capacity 8-24
Indication lamp 4-09
Replacement 8-32
Switch 4-15
Rear room lamp Bulb capacity 8-24
Rear seat 3-05
Rear turn-signal lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-30,8-33
Rear window demister switch 4-18
Rear-view mirror Inside 5-05
Outside 5-05
Refill capacities 9-07
Regenerative braking 02
Regular charging 1-04
Replacement of lamp bulbs 8-23
Reversing lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-33
Roof carrier precaution 5-19
Room lamp (front) 6-12
Room lamp (rear) 6-13 SSafe driving techniques 5-03
Seat belt 3-08
Child restraint 3-11
Force limiter

3-11
Inspection 3-20
Pregnant women restraint 3-10
Pretensioner 3-11
Seat belt reminder/warning lamp (for driver and
front passenger) 3-09
Warning lamp (for rear passenger) 3-10
Seats Adjustment 3-03
Front seat 3-03
Head restraints 3-07
Heated seat 3-04
Rear seat 3-05
Secret box 6-14
Selector lever 5-09
Service precaution 8-06
Service reminder 4-03,4-04
Side turn-signal lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-30,8-33
Snow tyres 8-16
Specifications 9-02
Speedometer 4-02
Starting the electric motor unit 5-08
Steering wheel lock 5-08
Stop lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-33
Storage spaces 6-14 Glove box 6-14
Secret box 6-14
Sun visors 6-10
Supplemental restraint system 3-20 Servicing 3-30
Warning lamp 3-29
T Tail lamps
Bulb capacity
8-24
Replacement 8-33
Tailgate 2-08
Towing 7-10
Traction battery 02
Transmission 5-09 Driving the vehicle 5-11
Selector lever 5-09
Selector lever position indicator 5-10
Tripmeter 4-03,4-04
Turn-signal indication lamps 4-09
Turn-signal lever 4-14
Tyre repair kit 7-04
Tyres 8-14 Inflation pressures 8-15
Size (tyre and wheel) 9-05
Snow tyres 8-16
Tread wear indicators 8-16
Tyre chains 8-17
Tyre repair kit 7-04
Tyre rotation 8-16
V Vanity mirror 6-10
Vehicle care precautions

8-02
Vehicle dimensions 9-03
Vehicle identification number 9-02
Vehicle information code plate 9-02
Vehicle labeling 9-02
Ventilators 6-02 Alphabetical index
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