service MITSUBISHI iMiEV 2012 1.G User Guide

Features and controls
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3 Service brake
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Brake pedalOveruse of the brake can cause poor brake response and pre-
mature wear of the brake pads.
Power brakes
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Your vehicle is equipped with power brakes for more braking
force with reduced brake pedal effort.
Your brakes are designed to operate at full capacity, even if the
power assist is lost.
If the power assist is lost, the effort needed to press the brake
pedal is greater.
If you should lose the power assist for some reason, the brakes
will still work.
If the power brake unit or either of the two brake hydraulic sys-
tems stop working properly, the rest of the brake system will
still work, but the vehicle will not slow down as quickly.
You will know this has happened if you find you need to
depress the brake pedal down further, or harder when slowing
down or stopping, or if the brake warning light comes on.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not leave any objects near the brake pedal or let
a floor mat slide under it; doing so could prevent the
full pedal stroke that would be necessary in an emer-
gency. Make sure that the pedal can be operated
freely at all times. Make sure the floor mat is
securely held in place.
CAUTION
!
It is important not to drive the vehicle with your foot
resting on the brake pedal when braking is not
required. This practice can result in very high brake
temperatures, premature pad wear, and possible
damage to the brakes.
WA R N I N G
!
Never turn off the electric motor switch while driv-
ing. Doing so will result in a loss of power assist for
the brakes and steering, increasing the effort
required to steer and brake the vehicle.
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Brake pad wear alarm
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The disc brakes have an alarm that makes a metallic squeal
when the brake pads have worn down enough to need service.
If you hear this sound, have the brake pads replaced at a certi-
fied i-MiEV dealer.
Brake assist system
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The brake assist system is a device assisting drivers who can-
not depress the brake pedal firmly such as in emergency stop
situations and provides greater braking force.
If the brake pedal is depressed suddenly, the brakes will be
applied with more force than usual.
WA R N I N G
!
Driving with worn brake pads will make it harder to
stop, and can cause an accident.
CAUTION
!
The brake assist system is not a device designed to
exercise braking force greater than its capacity.
Make sure to always keep a sufficient distance
between vehicles in front of you without relying too
much on the brake assist system.
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NOTE
Mirror image is displayed on the screen.

Monitor brightness is adjusted automatically by sensors.

It is possible to change the display language of the screen.
For details, please refer to the separate owner’s manual for
“Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System”.

Under certain circumstances, it may become difficult to
see an image on the screen, even when the system is func-
tioning correctly.
• In a dark area, such as at night.
• When water drops or condensation are on the lens.
• When sunlight or headlights shine directly into the lens.
Instrument cluster
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1- Energy level gauge
2- Energy usage indicator
3- Odometer/Trip odometer/Dash lights brightness indica-
tor/Service reminder/Cruising range indicator/Outside
temperature display
4- Speedometer
5- Reset button/Dash lights illumination button/Selector
button
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The display unit for the cruising range will change to match the
selected speedometer’s display unit.NOTE
Even if speedometer’s display unit is changed, the display
units for the odometer, trip odometer, and service
reminder do not change.
Energy usage indicator
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The consumption power of the electric motor unit, the air con-
ditioning, and charged power of electric energy generated from
the regenerative brake are indicated.
When the ready indicator illuminates, the indicating needle
moves to the standard position (A) and moves to the left or
right according to the use conditions of the vehicle.
[When the indicating needle moves to the right of the standard
position]
Indicates consumption power of the electric motor unit and the
air conditioning.
The more the needle moves to the right, the more electrical
power is being consumed.
[When the indicating needle moves to the left of the standard
position]
Indicates charged power of electric energy generated from the
regenerative brake.
The more the needle moves to the left, the more electric energy
is charged.
Speedometer
Cruising range
MPH miles
km/h km
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Odometer/Trip odometer/Dash lights brightness
indicator/Service reminder/Cruising range indi-
cator/Outside temperature display
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With the electric motor switch in the “ON” position, odometer,
trip odometer, dash lights brightness indicator, service
reminder, cruising range indicator, and outside temperature are
displayed.To change the display
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The display is changed every time the reset button (A) is
briefly pressed.
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NOTE
The cruising range indicator and outside temperature dis-
play are indicated when the electric motor switch is in the
“ON” position.

If there is no operation for about 10 seconds when the
meter illumination control or service reminder is shown,
the display returns to the odometer.Odometer
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The odometer indicates the total distance the vehicle has trav-
eled.NOTE
Even if the electric motor switch is turned to “ACC” or
“LOCK”, the odometer will be displayed for about 30 sec-
onds after the reset button is pressed.
1- Odometer
2-
Trip odometer
3-
Trip odometer
4- Dash lights brightness indicator
5- Service reminder (Drive distance remaining until next
inspection)
6- Service reminder (Number of months remaining until next
inspection)
7- Cruising range indicator
8- Outside temperature display
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Trip odometer
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The trip odometer shows the distance traveled since the last
time it was reset.
There are two trip odometer displays: and .
Trip odometer can be used to measure the distance traveled
since the current trip began.
At the same time, Trip odometer can be used to measure
the distance from a second location.NOTE
Even if the electric motor switch is turned to “ACC” or
“LOCK” position, the trip odometer will be displayed for
about 30 seconds after the reset button is pressed.
To reset the trip odometer
To zero the counter, press and hold the reset button for more
than 1 second. Only the currently displayed value will be reset.
If trip odometer is displayed, for example, only trip odom-
eter will be reset. NOTE
Both trip odometer and trip odometer can measure
trips up to 9999.9 miles/kilometers.

If the 12V starter battery is disconnected for a long time,
both of these displays will be reset to “0”.
Service reminder
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The service reminder shows the driving distance or number of
months remaining until the next recommended periodic main-
tenance inspection is required.
When the next inspection is nearly due, the display shows “----
--”.NOTE
The service reminder time can be modified by a certified
i-MiEV dealer, to adjust for severe usage, etc. Refer to
“Severe maintenance schedule” in your vehicle’s War-
ranty and Maintenance Manual. For further information,
please contact a certified i-MiEV dealer.

Even if the electric motor switch is turned to “ACC” or
“LOCK” position, the service reminder will be displayed
for about 30 seconds after reset button is pressed.
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1. The display shows the driving distance or number of
months remaining until the next periodic inspection.
2. This informs you that a periodic inspection is due. Contact
a certified i-MiEV dealer to have the system checked.
At this time, a spanner mark is shown for a few seconds
whenever the electric motor switch is turned from the
“LOCK” position or the “ACC” position to the “ON”
position.3. After your vehicle is inspected at a certified i-MiEV
dealer, it displays the time and miles (km) until the next
periodic inspection.
NOTE
The indicated distance decreases in steps of 100miles
(100 km). The indicated number of months decreases in
steps of one month.

It is possible to change the settings for the service
reminder.
For further information, we recommend you to consult a
certified i-MiEV dealer.
Driving distance
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Resetting the service reminder
With the electric motor switch in the “LOCK” position or the
“ACC” position, it is possible to reset the spanner mark (A)
and “------” indication (B).
When they have been reset, the driving distance or number of
months remaining until the next periodic inspection are shown
and the spanner mark (A) is no longer shown every time the
electric motor switch is turned from the “LOCK” position or
the “ACC” position to the “ON” position.1. Push the reset button (D) to view the driving distance or
number of months remaining until the next periodic
inspection.
2. Give the reset button (D) a long push (at least 2 seconds)
to make the spanner mark (A) start flashing. (If you do not
touch the reset button for about 10 seconds while the
spanner mark is flashing, the display will revert to its orig-
inal indication.)
3. Give the reset button (D) a gentle push while the spanner
mark is flashing. The “------” indication (B) will change to
“cLEAr” (C).
4. The driving distance or number of months remaining until
the next periodic inspection will be shown.
NOTE
It is not possible to reset the “------” indication (B) with
the electric motor switch in the “ON” position.

When a certain distance has been driven and a certain
period has elapsed after appearance of the “------” indica-
tion (B), the indication is automatically reset and the num-
ber of months until the next periodic inspection is shown.

If you accidentally reset the display, consult a certified
i-MiEV dealer for assistance.
CAUTION
!
The customer is responsible for making sure that
regular inspections and maintenance are performed.
Inspections and maintenance must be performed to
prevent accidents and malfunctions.
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3 Indicator and warning light package
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1- Low energy warning indicator → P.3-69
2- Selector lever position indicator → P.3-34
3- Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) indicator
→ P.3-38
4- High-beam indicator → P.3-72
5- Turn-signal indicators/Hazard warning lights → P.3-72
6- Position indicator → P.3-72
7- Front fog light indicator (if so equipped) → P.3-72
8- Service reminder → P.3-63
9- Outside air temperature warning indicator → P.3-67
10- Regenerative brake system indicator → P.3-72
11- Ready indicator → P. 3 - 7 2
12- Tire pressure monitoring system warning light → P.3-50
13- 12V starter battery charging system warning light → P.3-7414- Electric power steering system warning light → P.3-45
15- Electric motor unit warning light → P.3-75
16- Brake warning light → P.3-73
17- Anti-lock braking system warning light → P.3-42
18- Power down warning light → P.3-75
19- Active stability control (ASC) indicator → P.3-48
20- Active stability control (ASC) OFF indicator → P.3-48
21- Charging indicator → P.3-72
22- Theft-alarm indicator → P.3-18
23- Door-ajar warning light → P.3-74
24- Driver ’s seat belt reminder/warning light → P.2-17
25- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) warning light
→ P. 2 - 2 2
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