power steering MITSUBISHI I-MIEV 2011 Owners Manual

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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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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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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Heated mirror*
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To
demist or defrost the outside rear-view mirrors,
press the rear window demister switch.
The indication lamp (A) will illuminate while the
demister is on.
The heater will be turned off automatically in about
20 minutes. NOTE
l Since

the demister requires a significant
amount of power, stop the demister as soon
as the window is demisted. Electric motor switch
E00629400013 LOCK
The

steering wheel is locked. The key can only be
inserted and removed in this position.
ACC
The ready indicator is not illuminated, but the au-
dio system and other electric devices can be operat-
ed.
ON
The electric motor unit is running, and all the vehi-
cle’s electrical devices can be operated.
START
The electric motor unit operates. After the electric
motor unit has started, release the key and it will au-
tomatically return to the “ON” position. NOTE
l Your

vehicle is equipped with an electronic
immobilizer.
To start the electric motor unit, the ID code
which the transponder inside the key sends
must match the one registered in the immobil-
izer computer. Refer to “Electronic immobil-
izer (Anti-theft starting system)” on page
2-02.
To remove the key E00629500014
1. Set
the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) po-
sition.
2. Turn the key to the “LOCK” position and re- move it. Starting and driving
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CAUTION
l
If the ready indicator goes out while driv-
ing, the brake servomechanism will cease
to function and braking efficiency will de-
teriorate. Also, the power steering system
may not operate, the steering wheel feels
heavy when turning it.
l When the ready indicator has turned off,
turn the electric motor switch to the
“LOCK” position.
Leaving the electric motor switch in the
“ON” or “ACC” position and using elec-
trical devices such as the audio system for
a long time could cause the auxiliary bat-
tery to go flat and prevent the electric mo-
tor unit from being started. Steering wheel lock
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To lock
Remove the key at the “LOCK” position.
Turn the steering wheel until it is locked.
To unlock
Turn

the key to the “ACC” position while moving
the steering wheel slightly right and left. CAUTION
l
Remove the key when leaving the vehicle.
In some countries, it is prohibited to leave
the key in the vehicle when parked. Starting the electric motor unit
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l
Never
attempt to start the electric motor
unit by pushing or pulling the vehicle.
The starting procedure is as follows: 1. Insert
the key in the electric motor switch
and fasten the seat belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. Make sure the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position. NOTE
l The

electric motor unit will not start unless
the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) posi-
tion. Starting and driving
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If the ABS warning lamp and brake warning
lamp illuminate at the same time
The
ABS and brake force distribution function may
not work, so hard braking could make the vehicle
unstable.
Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving. Stop
the vehicle in a safe place and we recommend you
to have it checked.
NOTE
l The warning lamp may be illuminated when
the electric motor unit is started while the aux-
iliary battery voltage is low, but this is not an
ABS malfunction.
When the traction battery is charged, the aux-
iliary battery is charged at the same time, and
the warning lamp will go out.
If the warning lamp does not go out or illumi-
nates from time to time even after the battery
is charged, have the vehicle inspected at a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point. After driving on icy roads
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After
driving on snowy or icy roads, remove any
snow and ice which may have be left around the
wheels. Be careful not to damage the wheel speed
sensors (A) or the cables located at each wheel.
Front
Rear Electric power steering system
(EPS) E00629200079
The

electric power steering system (EPS) uses an
electric motor to assist the turning of the steering
wheel.
NOTE
l During repeated full-lock turning of the steer-
ing wheel (for example, while you are ma-
noeuvring the vehicle into a parking space),
a protection function may be activated to pre-
vent overheating of the power steering sys-
tem. This function will make the steering
wheel gradually harder to turn. In this event,
limit your turning of the steering wheel for a
while. When the system has cooled down,
the steering action will return to normal.
l If you turn the steering wheel while the vehi-
cle is stationary with the headlamps on, the
headlamps may become dim. This behaviour
is not abnormal. The headlamps will return
to their original brightness after a short while. Starting and driving
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Electric power steering system warn-
ing lampType 1
Type 2
If there is a malfunction in the system, the warning
lamp will come on.
Under

normal conditions, the warning lamp comes
on when the electric motor switch is turned to the
“ON” position and goes off a few seconds later. CAUTION
l
If
the warning lamp appears during driv-
ing, it may become harder to turn the steer-
ing wheel.
If the warning lamp appears while driving 1.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place, put the selec-tor lever to the “P” (PARK) position and turn
off the electric motor unit.
2. Restart the electric motor unit to check wheth- er the warning lamp goes out; if it then re-
mains off, there is no problem.
If the warning lamp does not go out, or it ap-
pears again while driving, we recommend
you to have your vehicle inspected. Active stability control (ASC)
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The

Active Stability Control (ASC) takes overall
control of the anti-lock brake system, traction con-
trol function and stability control function to help
maintain the vehicle’s control. Please read this sec-
tion in conjunction with the page on the anti-lock
brake system, traction control function and stability
control function.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ® p. 5-14
Traction control function ® p. 5-17
Stability control function ® p. 5-17 CAUTION
l
Do
not over-rely on the ASC. Even the
ASC cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle.
This system, like any other system, has
limits and cannot help you to maintain
traction and control of the vehicle in all
circumstances. Reckless driving may lead
to accidents. It is the driver’s responsibil-
ity to drive carefully. This means taking
into account the traffic, road and environ-
mental conditions.
l Be sure to use the same specified type and
size of tyre on all 4 wheels. Otherwise, the
ASC may not work properly.
l Do not install any aftermarket limited-
slip differential (LSD) on your vehicle.
The ASC may stop functioning properly. Starting and driving
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If the vehicle breaks down
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If
the vehicle breaks down on the road, move it to
the shoulder and use the hazard warning flashers and/
or the warning triangle etc. Refer to “Hazard warn-
ing flasher switch” on page 4-15.
If the ready indicator goes out while
driving
Vehicle operation and control are affected if the
ready indicator goes out while driving. Before mov-
ing the vehicle to a safe area, be aware of the fol-
lowing:
l The brake booster may become inoperative
and the pedal effort will increase. Press
down the brake pedal harder than usual.
l The power steering system may not operate,
the steering wheel feels heavy when turning it. Emergency starting
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If
the electric motor unit cannot be started because
the auxiliary battery is weak or dead, the battery
from another vehicle can be used with jumper ca-
bles to start the electric motor unit. WARNING
l To
start the electric motor unit by using
jumper cables from another vehicle, per-
form the correct procedures according to
the instruction below. Incorrect proce-
dures could result in a fire or explosion
or damage to the vehicles. CAUTION
l
The
electric motor unit cannot be started
by pulling or pushing the vehicle.
l Always wear protective eye goggles when
working near the battery.
l Keep the battery out of the reach of chil-
dren.
1. Get
the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles
aren’t touching each other. CAUTION
l
Check
the other vehicle. It must have a 12-
volt battery.
If the other system isn’t 12-volt, shorting
can damage both vehicles. 2. Turn
off all lamps, heater and other electrical
loads.
3. Set the parking brake firmly on your vehicle and move the selector lever into the “P” posi-
tion.
4. Set the parking brake firmly on another vehi- cle. Put an A/T in “P” (PARK) or a M/T in
“N” (Neutral).
5. Turn the ignition switch or the electric motor switch to the “LOCK” position. WARNING
l Perform
step 5 on both vehicles before-
hand.
Make sure that the cables or your clothes
cannot be caught by the fan or drive belt.
Personal injury could result.
6. Remove
the battery cover, and then make sure auxiliary battery electrolyte is at the prop-
er level.
Refer to “Auxiliary battery” on page 8-12. WARNING
l If
electrolyte fluid is not visible, or ap-
pears to be frozen, Do Not Attempt Jump
Starting!
A battery might rupture or explode if the
temperature is below the freezing point
or if it is not filled to the proper level.
7. Connect
one end of one jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged bat-
tery (A), and the other end to the positive (+)
terminal of the booster battery (B). For emergencies
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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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