warning MITSUBISHI I-MIEV 2011 Owners Manual

Instruments and Controls (Instrument panel)
E001001057921. Centre ventilators p. 6-02
2.
Hazard warning flasher switch p. 4-15
3. Supplemental restraint system - airbag (for front passen- ger) p. 3-20
4. Side ventilators p. 6-02
5. Cup holder p. 6-15
6. Glove box p. 6-14
7. Bonnet release lever p. 8-07
8. Front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch p. 3-23
9. Card holder p. 6-14
10. Rear window demister switch p. 4-18
11. Accessory socket p. 6-11
12. Parking brake lever p. 5-03
13. Cup holder p. 6-15
14. Selector lever p. 5-09
15. Air conditioning p. 6-03
16. Quick charging lid opener p. 1-08
17. Heated seat switch* p. 3-04 OverviewLHD
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1. Secret box p. 6-14
2.
Supplemental restraint system - airbag (for front passen-ger) p. 3-20
3. Hazard warning flasher switch p. 4-15
4. Air conditioning p. 6-03
5. Centre ventilators p. 6-02
6. Heated seat switch* p. 3-04
7. Bonnet release lever p. 8-07
8. Quick charging lid opener p. 1-08
9. Front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch p. 3-23
10. Selector lever p. 5-09
11. Parking brake lever p. 5-03
12. Cup holder p. 6-15
13. Accessory socket p. 6-11
14. Card holder p. 6-14
15. Glove box p. 6-14
16. Cup holder p. 6-15
17. Side ventilators p. 6-02 OverviewRHD
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Outside (Front)
E00100504887 1. Bonnet p. 8-07
2.
Windscreen wipers p. 4-16
3. Antenna p. 6-10
4. Outside rear-view mirror p. 5-05
5. Electric window control p. 2-09
6. Quick charging lid p. 1-08
7. Traction battery p. 8-06
8. Side turn-signal lamps/Hazard warning lamps p. 4-09, 8-24, 8-30
9. Headlamps p. 4-11, 8-24, 8-24, 8-30 Position lamps p. 4-11, 8-24, 8-24, 8-30
Front turn-signal lamps/Hazard warning lamps p. 4-09, 8-24, 8-24,
8-30
10. Front fog lamps* p. 4-15, 8-24, 8-31 Daytime running lamps* p. 4-13, 8-24, 8-31 Overview
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Outside (Rear)
E00100504702 1. Tailgate p. 2-08
2.
Rear window wiper p. 4-17
3. Rear spoiler
4. High-mounted stop lamp p. 8-24, 8-34
5. Reversing lamps p. 8-24, 8-33
6. Stop lamps/Tail lamps p. 4-14, 8-24, 8-33
7. Turn-signal lamps/Hazard warning lamps p. 4-14, 4-15, 8-24, 8-33
8. Keyless entry system p. 2-03 Locking and unlocking the doors p. 2-05
9. Regular charging lid p. 1-05
10. Tyre inflation pressures p. 8-15 Tyre rotation p. 8-16
Tyre chains p. 8-17
Size of tyres and wheels p. 9-05
11. Rear fog lamp p. 4-15, 8-24, 8-32
12. Licence plate lamps p. 4-11, 8-24, 8-34 Overview
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l
Put the selector lever to the “B” (BRAKE) or
“C” (COMFORT) position according to the
road condition. To charge the traction battery
with appropriate use of regenerative braking
can increase the cruising range. Installation of accessories
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We
recommend you to consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
l The installation of accessories, optional
parts, etc., should only be carried out within
the limits prescribed by law in your country,
and in accordance with the guidelines and
warnings contained within the documents ac-
companying this vehicle.
l Installing electric components incorrectly
could lead to a fire. See the “Modification/al-
terations to the electrical systems” section
within this owner’s manual.
l Using a cellular phone or radio set inside the
vehicle without an external antenna may
cause electrical system interference, which
could lead to unsafe vehicle operation.
l Tyres and wheels which do not meet specifi-
cations must not be used.
Refer to the “Specifications” section for in-
formation regarding wheel and tyre sizes.
Important points!
Due to large number of accessory and replacement
parts of different manufactures available in the mar-
ket, it is not possible, not only for MITSUBISHI
MOTORS, but also for a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point, to check whether the at-
tachment or installation of such parts affects the
overall safety of your MITSUBISHI-vehicle.
Even when such parts are officially authorized, for
example
by a “general operators permit” (an ap-
praisal for the part) or through the execution of the
part in an officially approved manner of construc-
tion, or when a single operation permit following
the attachment or installation of such parts, it can-
not be deduced from that alone, that the driving safe-
ty of your vehicle has not been affected.

Consider also that there basically exists no liability
on the part of the appraiser or the official. Maxi-
mum safety can only be ensured with parts recom-
mended, sold and fitted or installed by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS authorized Service Point
(MITSUBISHI MOTORS genuine replacement
parts and MITSUBISHI MOTORS accessories).
The same also pertains to modifications of
MITSUBISHI vehicles with respect to the produc-
tion specifications. For safety reasons, do not at-
tempt any modifications other than those that fol-
low the recommendations of a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS authorized Service Point. General information
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Cautions and actions to deal with intense heat
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l When
the vehicle is driven in a high ambient temperature, its air-conditioner performance can be insufficient. Also, using the air conditioner can reduce the
vehicle’s cruising range.
l When the ambient temperature is approximately 40 °C or higher, the phenomena described below may occur. Please take the described corrective action. Approx. ambient tem-
perature Phenomena Corrective action
Approx. 40 °C to
45 °C Startup and driving During quick charging, repeated high-speed driving, or repeated uphill
driving, the power down warning lamp* comes on and the motor out-
put is restricted to protect the traction battery or motor (electric motor
unit).
Stop the vehicle for a while, avoid
quick charging, and wait for the power
down warning lamp* to go off.Approx. 45 °C to
60 °C Startup and driving
During continued high-speed driving or continued uphill driving, the
power down warning lamp* comes on and the motor output is restric-
ted to protect the traction battery or motor (electric motor unit).
If you continue driving after the power down warning lamp* has come
on, the vehicle may stop when you have driven a few kilometres. (The
vehicle stops when the traction battery temperature reaches

60 °C.)
Charging and battery Charging may become impossible. (When the traction battery tempera-
ture

is 60 °C or higher, charging is limited to protect the traction battery. Park in a well-ventilated, shady place.
The traction battery capacity decreases more quickly, and the cruising
range decreases more quickly. When you park, do so in a well-ventila-
ted, shady place.Approx. 60 °C or high-
er Startup and driving
The power down warning lamp* comes on, and the vehicle may stop.
(The vehicle stops when the traction battery temperature reaches
60 °C.) Park in a well-ventilated, shady place,
avoid quick charging, and wait for the
power down warning lamp* to go off.
Charging and battery Deterioration of the traction battery becomes extremely fast. Park in a well-ventilated, shady place. NOTE
l *: Refer to “Power down warning lamp” on page

4-11. Illumination of the power down warning lamp does not indicate a malfunction. General information
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Cautions and actions to deal with intense cold
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l When
the vehicle is driven in a low ambient temperature, its heater performance can be insufficient. Also, using the heater can reduce the vehicle’s cruising
range.
l When the ambient temperature is approximately -15 °C or lower, the phenomena described below may occur. Please take the described corrective action. Approx.
ambient tempera- ture Phenomena Corrective action
Approx. -15 °C or
lower Startup and driving
l
Motor
output is restricted, and the power down warning lamp* 1
may come on.
l If the traction battery’s remaining power is low (approximately
30%), driving performance decreases by approximately 20%. Continue driving. (As the traction battery
temperature rises, the output restriction
will gradually be removed.)
Charging and battery l
Charging times get longer.
• Regular
charge: Becomes approximately 2-3 hours longer at
-15 °C.
• Quick charge: Becomes approximately 2 hours longer at - 15 °C.
• Charging times get longer with further reductions in tempera- ture.
l Charging may complete with 16 bars of energy level gauge* 2
does not go on. Even if charging is completed with 16 bars of en-
ergy level gauge come on, the 16th bar may go off early. The light-
ing bars may decrease with further reductions in temperature. When you have finished driving, charge
the traction battery before its temperature
falls.General information
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Approx.
ambient tempera- ture Phenomena Corrective action
Approx. -25 °C or
lower (including
the phenomena of approx. -15 °C or lower) Startup and driving
l
Driving performance decreases by approximately 50%. Continue driving. (As the traction battery
temperature rises, the output restriction
will gradually be removed.)
Charging and battery l
Charging
may become impossible. (When the traction battery tem-
perature is -25 °C or lower, charging is limited to protect the trac-
tion battery.) When you have finished driving, charge
the traction battery before its temperature
falls.Approx. -30 °C or
lower (including
the phenomena of approx. -15 °C or
lower and -25 °C or lower) Startup and driving l
The
ready indicator* 3
does not come on, and startup may not be
possible.
l In the worst-case scenario, the vehicle may become undrivable
(with the energy level gauge and cruising range indications still
shown). In the daytime, wait for the temperature
to
rise. When the temperature in the vicin-
ity of the traction battery has risen, start
up. (Once you start driving, the traction
battery temperature will rise. Provided
the traction battery has some power, the
vehicle will not stop.)
l Regenerative braking performance may decrease.
To decelerate, press the brake pedal.
(The deterioration in regenerative brak-
ing performance is like a deterioration in
engine braking in a petrol- or diesel-en-
gine version. If you press the brake ped-
al, the brakes will work.)NOTE
l *1
: Refer to “Power down warning lamp” on page

4-11. Illumination of the power down warning lamp does not indicate a malfunction.
l *2
: Refer to “Energy level gauge” on page 4-06.
l *3
: Refer to “Ready indicator” on page 4-09. General information
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EV charging cable
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Your
vehicle is equipped with the EV charging ca-
ble (A) with control box (B).
Indicator (LED)
(Green)
(Orange) (Red)
READY
CHARGE
FAULT The indicator illuminates/blinks in the following
conditions.
l Green:

The charging cable plug (C) is inser-
ted into an outlet and the electrical power is
provided correctly.
l Orange: The regular charging plug (D) is con-
nected and started charging correctly after
the green indicator is illuminated.
l Red (illuminating): A problem is detected in
the control box.
l Red (blinking): Electrical leakage or malfunc-
tion in the i- MiEV is detected. WARNING
l If
the green or orange indicator does not
illuminate or the red indicator blinks or il-
luminates during regular charging,
please contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point. WARNING
l Do
not charge with the EV charging ca-
ble banded or rolled.
The cable may be heated and resulting in
fire.
l Do not alter or disassemble the EV charg-
ing cable. Doing so could cause fire, an
electric shock or injury.
l Be sure to install the cap to the regular
charging plug and store the EV charging
cable at a place where the cable is not ex-
posed to water or dust. Entry of foreign
matter such as water or dust at the metal
terminal of the regular charging plug or
charging cable plug may cause fire or mal-
function. Contact with metal such as wire
or tool may cause fire, an electric shock
or malfunction.
l If the EV charging cable, regular charg-
ing plug, charging cable plug or outlet
shows damage, corrosion or rust, or if loos-
ening is found at the connection, do not
perform charging. Doing so could cause
fire, an electric shock, or short circuit.
l Pay attention to the following for han-
dling the EV charging cable.
Damage to the cable could cause fire, an
electric shock, or short circuit.
• Do not pull with undue force.
• Do not twist.
• Do not drag.
• Do not put an object on top.
• Do not put the cable close to a heatingunit including heater.
• Do not drop the regular charging plug or do not give strong impact to it. CAUTION
l
Do not charge with the outlet that is small-
er than the current value described on
the control box.
NOTE l All

indicators are illuminated momentarily
for confirming operation when the charging
cable plug is inserted into an outlet. After
that the green indicator is continuously illu-
minated.
l The orange indicator will go off when the
charging is completed. The green indicator is
continuously illuminated while the charging
plug is inserted into an outlet.
Handling and storing the control box E08301200025 CAUTION
l
While
charging, it must be prevented be-
ing damaged to the control box by the at-
tached rope as shown in the following il-
lustration.
NOTE l Use

the hook with load capacity over 4 kg,
that weight is the EV charging cable.
l Check the rope has no damage or no loose be-
fore use. Charging
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HookRope Cleaning the EV charging cable
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1. Gently
wipe off with gauze or other soft
cloth soaked with a 3 % aqueous solution of
neutral detergent.
2. Wipe off all the detergent with a soft cloth dipped in fresh water and thoroughly wrung
out.
3. Wipe all moisture off and dry in a shaded, well-ventilated area. WARNING
l In
cleaning, be sure to remove the charg-
ing cable plug and the regular charging
plug from the outlet. Do not connect or
disconnect the plug with wet hand. Doing
so could cause an electric shock.
l Do not have the metal terminal of the reg-
ular charging plug and the charging ca-
ble plug be exposed to water or neutral de-
tergent. Operation with water could
cause fire or an electric shock. CAUTION
l
Never use benzine, petrol, or other organ-
ic

solvents, or acid or alkaline solvents. Do-
ing so could cause deformation, discol-
our, or malfunction. Also, these substan-
ces may be present in various cleaners, so
check carefully before use. Regular charging (charging
method with rated AC 220-240 V outlet) E08300900012 WARNING
l Persons
who use electro-medical appara-
tus such as implantable cardiac pacemak-
er or implantable cardioverter- defibrilla-
tor must check effect from charging with
the manufacturer of electro-medical appa-
ratus. Electro-medical apparatus opera-
tions could be affected by charging.
l Do not charge with the EV charging ca-
ble banded or rolled.
Doing so the cable may be heated and this
might result in fire.
l Before charging, make sure that there is
no foreign matter such as dust at the reg-
ular charging connection and the regular
charging plug.
At this time, do not touch the regular
charging connection.
l When the regular charging plug is connec-
ted to the charging connection, prevent
foreign matter such as water or dust
from entering in the connection.
Connection with foreign matter such as
water or dust may cause fire or an elec-
tric shock. Do not perform charging if
there might be strong exposure to water
at the connection.
l Please observe the following in order to
prevent accidents during charging such
as electrocution. Charging
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