manual transmission MITSUBISHI I-MIEV 2011 Owners Manual

Familiarizing yourself with
i-MiEV E00202600016
This
section describes features that the i-MiEV has
as an electric vehicle and gives precautions that
you should observe. It is important. Please read it
carefully.
Main features E00202700017
l Energy
required for driving is only electrici-
ty and fuel supply is not required.
l The traction battery and electric motor unit
are mounted outside the passenger compart-
ment. In this way, passenger space is ob-
tained for riding of four adults.
l With the high performance motor, noise and
vibration during driving are greatly limited
and powerful acceleration can also be ob-
tained.
l With regenerative braking, the traction bat-
tery is automatically charged when the accel-
erator is released.
l The vehicle can be charged from general pow-
er outlets (rated AC 220-240 V).
l Charge with the quick charger for i-MiEV is
also available.
l The creeping behaviour occurs in i-MiEV
like a vehicle with automatic transmission.
Regenerative braking
It is equivalent to engine braking of an engine vehi-
cle. If you step off the accelerator pedal during driv-
ing, motion energy is converted into electric energy
using the motor as a power generator.
In this conversion, braking force is generated and
converted electric energy is charged in the traction
battery. Regenerative braking is stronger in the order of the
selector

lever position of “C” (COMFORT), “D”
(DRIVE), “B” (BRAKE).
Put the selector lever to the “B” (BRAKE) or “C”
(COMFORT) position according to the driving con-
dition.
“B”: Strong regenerative braking (For downhill)
“C”: Weak regenerative braking (For long cruising)
Traction battery E00202800018
l It
is the battery to operate the motor (electric
motor unit) and the air conditioning.
In addition to the traction battery, i-MiEV
has the auxiliary battery to operate lamps, wip-
ers, etc.
l Compact, light-weight lithium ion battery
with high energy density is used for the trac-
tion battery.
l The lithium ion battery has the following char-
acteristics. Please read this carefully and
treat the battery paying attention to the fol-
lowing:
Characteristics l It is not necessary to consume the battery com-
pletely before charging.
l The capacity is gradually degraded depend-
ing on time used and operating conditions.
l The performance may be changed due to the
outside temperature. At low temperature, in
particular, the cruising range is short and the
charging time is long, compared to operation
at normal temperature.
l If you store your vehicle at an extremely
high or low temperature, the battery capacity
may be lowered.
l The battery is gradually discharged without
use and the battery charge is lowered. Precautions for operation
l Do

not store your vehicle with the energy lev-
el gauge showing 0 bars.
Doing so could damage the traction battery.
The battery may have to be replaced depend-
ing on the low capacity.
l If you do not use your vehicle for a long
time, please charge the traction battery to the
full every 3 months so that the energy level
gauge may not be 0 bars.
l MITSUBISHI MOTORS collects traction bat-
teries. If you scrap your vehicle, please con-
sult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.
NOTE l The progress of the battery capacity loss de-
pends on the vehicle usage and the environ-
ment.
We recommend to do regular charging from
2 bars or less to charge completely at least
once in 3 months.
The procedure lets the battery remaining indi-
cator adjusted automatically.
Cruising range E00202900019
l Even
if the charge level is the same, the cruis-
ing range may vary depending on the driving
conditions. Since driving at high speed or
climbing on a hill requires higher consump-
tion of the traction battery than usual, the
cruising range is shortened.
l Since the air conditioning (cooling or heat-
ing) consumes power of the traction battery,
its operation results in a shorter cruising
range. Maintain an appropriate temperature. General information
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Economical driving.......................................................................5-02
Driving, alcohol and drugs
........................................................... 5-02
Safe driving techniques ................................................................ 5-03
Parking brake................................................................................ 5-03
Parking.......................................................................................... 5-04
Inside rear-view mirror ................................................................. 5-05
Outside rear-view mirrors ............................................................. 5-05
Electric motor switch .................................................................... 5-07
Steering wheel lock ...................................................................... 5-08
Starting the electric motor unit ..................................................... 5-08
Transmission................................................................................. 5-09
Driving the vehicle ....................................................................... 5-11
Inspection
and maintenance following rough road oper-
ation.......................................................................................... 5-12
Braking......................................................................................... 5-12
Brake assist system....................................................................... 5-13
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..................................................... 5-14
Electric power steering system (EPS) ..........................................5-15
Active stability control (ASC) ...................................................... 5-16
Cargo loads................................................................................... 5-19
Trailer towing ............................................................................... 5-20Starting and driving
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5. Press the brake pedal with your right foot.
Turn the electric motor switch fully, keep it
in the “START” position for one to two sec-
onds, and slowly return it to its original posi-
tion. When you hear the startup sound and
the ready indicator comes on, startup of the
electric motor unit is complete.
NOTE l If the ready indicator does not illuminate, re-
turn the electric motor switch to the “LOCK”
position once. After a while, turn it to the
“START” position to start the electric motor
unit.
l To prevent a careless start, your vehicle is
equipped with electric motor reminder. Refer
to “Electric motor reminder” on page 5-09.
Electric motor reminder E00630700029
If the driver’s door is opened while the key is in
the

“ON” position, the electric motor reminder buz-
zer sounds intermittently to remind the key is in the
electric motor switch.
Selector lever reminder E00630800017
If the driver’s door is opened while the selector lev-
er

is placed into the other positions from the “P”
(PARK) position while the electric motor switch is
on, the selector lever reminder buzzer sounds in the
interval shorter than electric motor reminder buzzer. Transmission
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Selector lever operation E00603301037 While depressing the brake pedal,
move

the selector lever through the gate. Move the selector lever through the gate. WARNING
l Always
depress the brake pedal when
shifting the selector lever into the other
position from the “P” (PARK) or “N”
(NEUTRAL) position.
Never put your foot on the accelerator ped-
al while shifting the selector lever from
the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) po-
sition.
NOTE l To

avoid erroneous operation, move the se-
lector lever firmly into each position and brief-
ly hold it there. Always check the position
shown by the selector lever position display
after moving the selector lever.
l If the brake pedal is not depressed and held,
the shift-lock device activates to prevent the
selector lever from being moved from the
“P” (PARK) position. Starting and driving
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Selector lever position indicator
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When
the electric motor switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the position of the selector lever is
indicated on the instrument cluster. When the selector lever position indicator blinks
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When the selector lever position indicator blinks
while

you are driving, there could be a malfunction
in the transmission system. CAUTION
l
If
the selector lever position indicator
blinks while you are driving, it is likely
that a safety device is operating because
of a malfunction in the transmission sys-
tem. We recommend you to have your ve-
hicle inspected as soon as possible.
l The selector lever position indicator warn-
ing function does not operate with the se-
lector lever in the “R” (REVERSE) posi-
tion.
Selector lever positions E00603800644
“P” PARK
This
position locks the transmission to prevent the
vehicle from moving. The electric motor unit can
be started in this position.
“R” REVERSE
This position is to back up. CAUTION
l
Never
shift into the “P” (PARK) or “R”
(REVERSE) position while the vehicle is
in motion to avoid transmission damage.
“N” NEUTRAL
It
should only be used when the vehicle is station-
ary for an extended length of time during driving,
such as in a traffic jam. WARNING
l Never
move the selector lever to the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position while driving. A se-
rious accident could occur since you
could accidentally move the lever into the
“P” (PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) position
or you will lose regenerative braking.
l On a gradient, the electric motor unit
should be started in the “P” (PARK) posi-
tion, not in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
l Always keep your right foot on the brake
pedal when shifting into or out of “N”
(NEUTRAL), to minimize the risk of loss
of control.
“D” DRIVE
This position is for normal driving.
Regenerative
braking is automatically applied
when necessary, depending on road conditions. CAUTION
l
Never
shift into the “D” (DRIVE) posi-
tion from the “R” (REVERSE) position
while the vehicle is in motion to avoid
transmission damage.
“B” BRAKE
This
position gives stronger regenerative braking
than the “D” (DRIVE) position. It increases the ve-
hicle’s usability on hills and enables more energy-
efficient driving. It is intended for downhill driving. Starting and driving
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WARNING
l Avoid sudden regenerative braking when
driving on wet or icy roads. Using sudden
regenerative braking under these condi-
tions could cause the vehicle to skid, re-
sulting in a serious accident.
NOTE l When

the traction battery level is nearly full
or the traction battery temperature is low, the
regenerative braking performance may be
weakened. In this case, drive the vehicle at a
low speed.
“C” COMFORT
This position gives weaker regenerative braking
than the “D” (DRIVE) position. It enables relaxed
driving in circumstances in which you do not accel-
erate or decelerate much (for example, suburban
driving). It is intended for long cruising. Driving the vehicle
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Operation of the transmission E00629800020 CAUTION
l
Before
selecting a position with the elec-
tric motor unit running and the vehicle
stationary, fully depress the brake pedal
to prevent the vehicle from creeping.
The vehicle will begin to move as soon as
the transmission is engaged, the brakes
should only be released when you are
ready to drive away.
l Depress the brake pedal with the right
foot at all times.
Using the left foot could cause driver move-
ment delay in case of an emergency.
l Operating the accelerator pedal while the
other foot is resting on the brake pedal
will affect braking efficiency and may
cause premature wear of brake pads.
Waiting E00630900018
For short waiting periods, such as at traffic signals
the

vehicle can be left in selector lever position and
held stationary with the service brake.
For longer waiting periods with the electric motor
unit running, place the selector lever in the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position and apply the parking brake,
while holding the vehicle stationary with the serv-
ice brake. CAUTION
l
Never
hold the vehicle stationary while in
transmission on a hill with the accelera-
tor, always apply the parking brake and/
or service brake.
Parking E00631000016
To park the vehicle, first bring it to a complete
stop,

fully engage the parking brake, and then
move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position.
If you are going to leave the vehicle unattended, al-
ways switch off the electric motor unit and carry
the key.
NOTE
l On a slope, be sure to apply the parking
brake before moving the selector lever to the
“P” (PARK) position. If you move the selec-
tor lever to the “P” (PARK) position before
applying the parking brake, it may be diffi-
cult to disengage the selector lever from the
“P” (PARK) position when you next drive
the vehicle, requiring application of a strong
force to the selector lever to move it from the
“P” (PARK) position. Starting and driving
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Towing the vehicle by a tow truck
CAUTION
l
This vehicle must not be towed by a tow
truck using sling lift type equipment
(Type A) as illustrated. Using a sling lift
will damage the bumper and front end.
l If the transmission is malfunctioning or
damaged, transport the vehicle with the
driving wheels on a carriage (Type B, D
or E) as illustrated.
l If you tow the vehicle with only the front
wheels or only the rear wheels raised off
the ground (Type B or C) after starting
the electric motor unit, the Active Stabili-
ty Control (ASC) system may operate, re-
sulting in an accident.
l If you tow the vehicle with the driving
wheels on the ground (Type C) as illustra-
ted, make sure that the towing speed and
distance given below are never exceeded,
causing damage to the transmission.

Towing speed: 30 km/h (19 mph)
Towing distance: 30 km (19 miles)

For the towing speed and the towing dis-
tance, follow the local driving laws and
regulations.
Towing with rear wheels raised off the ground
(Type B)
Place
the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) po-
sition.
Turn the electric motor switch to the “ACC” posi-
tion and secure the steering wheel in a straight-
ahead position with a rope or tie-down strap. Towing with front wheels raised off the ground
(Type C)
Release the parking brake.
Place

the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) po-
sition.
Turn the electric motor switch to the “ACC” posi-
tion.
Emergency towing
If towing service is not available in an emergency,
your vehicle may be temporarily towed by a rope
secured to the towing hook.
In case of your vehicle is to be towed by another
vehicle, pay careful attention to the following points.
If your vehicle is to be towed by another vehicle
1. The front towing hook (A) is located asshown in the illustration. Secure the tow rope
to the front towing hook. NOTE
l Using

any part other than the designated tow-
ing hook (A) could result in damage to the ve-
hicle body. l
Using
a wire rope or metal chain can result
in damage to the vehicle body. It is best to
use a non-metallic rope. If you use a wire
rope or metal chain, wrap it with cloth at any
point where it touches the vehicle body.
l Take care that the tow rope is kept as horizon-
tal as possible. An angled tow rope can dam-
age the vehicle body.
2. Start the electric motor unit. If the electric motor unit does not start, turn
the electric motor switch to the “ACC” posi-
tion. CAUTION
l
If
the vehicle is towed with the electric mo-
tor switch in the “ON” position without
starting the electric motor unit, the auxili-
ary battery may be flat during towing. In
this case, the brake performance may be
very poor. Steering is also very heavy.
Therefore, start the electric motor unit as
much as possible for towing.
l Do not leave the electric motor switch in
the “LOCK” position. The steering wheel
will lock, causing loss of control.
3. Place
the selector lever in the “N” (NEU- TRAL) position.
4. Turn on the hazard warning lamps if required by law. (Follow the local driving laws and
regulations.)
5. During towing make sure that close contact is maintained between the drivers of both ve-
hicles, and that the vehicles travel at low
speed. For emergencies
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CAUTION
l
The person in the vehicle being towed
must pay attention to the brake lamps of
the towing vehicle and make sure the
rope never becomes slack.
l Avoid sudden braking, sudden accelera-
tion and sharp turning; such operation
could cause damage to the towing hooks
or the tow rope.
People in the vicinity could be injured as
a result.
l When towing or being towed down a long
slope, the brakes may overheat reducing
the effectiveness. In this situation, have
your vehicle transported by a tow truck.
l When the vehicle is to be towed by anoth-
er vehicle with all wheels on the ground,
make sure that the towing speed and dis-
tance given below are never exceeded,
causing damage to the transmission.

Towing speed: 30 km/h (19 mph)
Towing distance: 30 km (19 miles)

For the towing speed and the towing dis-
tance, follow the local driving laws and
regulations.
Towing another vehicle
Your
vehicle cannot be used to tow another vehicle. Operation under adverse driving
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On a flooded road l Do

not drive on a flooded road. If you drive
on a flooded road, not only the electric motor
unit stops but also a failure like electric leak-
age or short circuit may occur.
If you inevitably had to run on a flooded
road and the vehicle was exposed to water,
be sure to have your vehicle inspected by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
l If there is water on the brakes after driving
through puddles or washing the vehicle, re-
sulting in temporarily ineffective brakes. In
such cases, lightly depress the brake pedal to
see if the brakes operate properly. If they do
not, lightly depress the pedal several times
while driving in order to dry the brake pads.
l When driving in rain or on a road with many
puddles a layer of water may form between
the tyres and the road surface.
This reduces a tyre’s frictional resistance on
the road, resulting in loss of steering stability
and braking capability.

To cope with this, observe the following items:
(a) Drive your vehicle at slow speed.
(b) Do not drive on worn tyres.
(c) Always maintain the specified tyre inflation pressures. On a snow-covered or frozen road
l When
driving on a snow-covered or frozen
road, it is recommended that you use snow
tyres or tyre chains.
Refer to the “Snow tyres” and “Tyre chains”
sections.
l Avoid high-speed driving, sudden accelera-
tion, sudden braking, and sharp turns.
l Depressing the brake pedal during travel on
snowy or icy roads may cause tyre slippage
and skidding. Tyres may slip if the ability of
the tyres to grip the road surface lessens.
This may make it more difficult to stop the
vehicle with normal braking operations. For
vehicles with an anti-lock brake system
(ABS), firmly depress and hold down the
brake pedal.
l Allow extra distance between your vehicle
and the vehicle in front of you, and avoid sud-
den braking.
l Accumulation of ice on the braking system
can cause the wheels to lock. Pull away from
a standstill slowly after confirming safety
around the vehicle. CAUTION
l
Do
not press the accelerator pedal rapid-
ly. If the wheels break free of the ice, the
vehicle could suddenly start moving and
possibly cause an accident.
On a bumpy or rutted road
Drive
as slow as possible when driving on bumpy
or rutted roads. For emergencies
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Vehicle labeling
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Vehicle identification number
The
vehicle identification number is stamped in the
location shown in the illustration. Vehicle information code plate
The

vehicle information code plate is riveted as
shown in the illustration. The plate shows model code, engine model, trans-
mission

model and body colour code, etc. Please
use this number when ordering replacement parts. 1- Model code
2-

Engine model code
3- Transmission model code
4- Body colour code
5- Interior code
6- Option code
7- Exterior code Electric motor number
The electric motor number is stamped on the flange
of

the electric motor frame as shown in the illustra-
tions. *: Front of the vehicleSpecifications
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No. Item Quantity Lubricants
1 Washer fluid
1.9 litres—2 Brake fluid
As requiredBrake fluid DOT 3 or DOT 43 Hot water heater fluid
LHD
1.9 litres [includes 0.4 litre in the re-
serve tank]
DIA QUEEN SUPER LONG LIFE COOLANT PREMIUMor equivalent* RHD
1.7 litres
[includes 0.4 litre in the re-
serve tank]4 Coolant
5.1 litres [includes 1.1 litres in the
reserve tank] 5 Transmission oil
0.75 litreDIA QUEEN ATF SP III6 Refrigerant (air conditioning)
305 - 345 gHFC-134a
* : similar high quality ethylene glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate and non-borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology Specifications
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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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