MITSUBISHI iMiEV 2012 1.G Owners Manual

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3Sun visors
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Fold the sun visor downward (1) to reduce front glare while
driving. To reduce side glare, turn the visor to the side (2).
Vanity mirrorA vanity mirror is fitted to the back of the sun visor.
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Card holderCards can be slipped into the front (A) of the lid of the vanity
mirror.
12 V power outlet
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CAUTION
!
Be sure to use a “plug-in” type accessory operating
at 12 V and 120 W or less.
Be aware that using electronic equipment with the
ready indicator off may run the 12 V starter battery
down.
When the 12 V power outlet is not in use, be sure to
close the 12 V power outlet cover. This will prevent
the 12 V power outlet from becoming dirty and pos-
sibly short-circuiting.
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The accessory can be operated when the electric motor switch
is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
To use a “plug-in” type accessory, open the cover, then insert
the plug in the socket.
Interior lights
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1- Dome light (Rear) → P.3-127
2- Dome light (Front)/Reading lights → P.3-125
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Dome light (Front)/Reading lights
(if so equipped)
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Dome light (Front)The dome light can be turned on by sliding the dome light
switch.1- Door
2- Off
1- (DOOR)

The dome light comes on when any door or the liftgate
is opened. It goes off approximately 30 seconds after
the door or liftgate is closed (delayed off function).
However, the light goes off immediately if:
• The door and the liftgate are closed and the electric
motor switch is turned to the “ON” position.
• The driver’s door is closed after all the other doors
are closed while the lock knob of the driver’s door is
in the lock position.
• The door and the liftgate are closed and the power
door lock switch is used to lock the doors.
• The keyless entry system remote control transmitter
is used to lock the doors.

If the dome light is left switched on with the electric
motor switch in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position and a
door or the liftgate is opened, it goes off automatically
after approximately 30 minutes.
The light will illuminate again after it automatically
goes off in the following cases:
• When the electric motor switch is turned to the “ON”
position.
• When the keyless entry system remote control trans-
mitter is operated.
• When any of the doors or the liftgate is opened after
all doors and the liftgate are closed.
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Reading lights
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Regardless of the dome light switch position, when you press
the lens, the light on the side that is pressed illuminates; when
you press the lens again, the light goes off.
NOTE
When the key is removed while the doors and liftgate
are closed, the dome light will illuminate for about 30
seconds before going off.

The time until the light goes off (delayed off) can be
adjusted. See a certified i-MiEV dealer for details.

The auto cut-out function can be deactivated.
See a certified i-MiEV dealer for details.
2-
The dome light goes off.
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Dome light (Rear)
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The rear dome light can be turned on by sliding the dome light
switch.1- On
2- Door
3- Off
1- (ON)
The dome light comes on.
2- (
)

The dome light comes on when any door or the liftgate
is opened. It goes off approximately 30 seconds after
the door or liftgate is closed (delayed off function).
However, the light goes off immediately if:
• The door and the liftgate are closed and the electric
motor switch is turned to the “ON” position.
• The driver’s door is closed after all the other doors are
closed while the lock knob of the driver’s door is in
the lock position.
• The door and the liftgate are closed and the power
door lock switch is used to lock the doors.
• The keyless entry system remote control transmitter is
used to lock the doors.

If the dome light is left switched on with the electric
motor switch in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position and a
door or the liftgate is opened, it goes off automatically
after approximately 30 minutes.
The light will illuminate again after it automatically
goes off in the following cases:
• When the electric motor switch is turned to the “ON”
position.
• When the keyless entry system remote control trans-
mitter is operated.
• When any of the doors or the liftgate is opened after
all doors and the liftgate are closed.
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3-128 Features and controls
3Storage spaces
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NOTE
Do not leave valuables in any storage space when leaving
the vehicle.
NOTE
When the key is removed while the doors and liftgate
are closed, the dome light will illuminate for about 30
seconds before going off.

The time until the light goes off (delayed off) can be
adjusted. See a certified i-MiEV dealer for details.

The auto cut-out function cannot be operated when the
dome light switch is in the “ON” position.
Also, this function can be deactivated.
See a certified i-MiEV dealer for details.
3- (OFF)
The dome light goes off.
CAUTION
!
Never leave lighters, carbonated drink cans, or spec-
tacles in the cabin when parking the vehicle in hot
sunshine. The cabin will become extremely hot, so
lighters and other flammable items may catch fire
and unopened drink cans (including beer cans) may
rupture. The heat may also deform or crack plastic
spectacle parts.
Keep the lids of storage spaces closed while driving
the vehicle. A lid or the contents of a storage space
could otherwise cause injuries during a sudden stop.
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Glove compartment
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To open the glove compartment, pull the lever (A).
Card holder
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There is a card holder on the inside of the glove compartment.
WA R N I N G
!
An open glove compartment door can cause a seri-
ous injury or death to the front passenger in an acci-
dent, even if the passenger is wearing his/her seat
belt. Always keep the glove compartment door
closed when driving.
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3-130 Features and controls
3Cup holder
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For the front seatThe cup holder is located in front of the side vent.
The cup holder is designed for holding cups or drink-cans
securely in its holes.
Tip the cup holder toward you to use it.NOTE
When not using the holder, push the holder in to stow it
away.
Do not put your hand on the cup holder while getting in or
out of the vehicle. The cup holder could break.

Never place anything other than cup or drink can in the
cup holder.
For the rear seat
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This cup holder is located behind the parking brake lever.
CAUTION
!
Do not drink beverages while driving your vehicle.
This is distracting and could cause an accident.
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3 Assist grip
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These grips are to support the body by hand while seated in the
vehicle.
CAUTION
!
Do not use the assist grips when getting into or out
of the vehicle.
The assist grips could detach and cause an accident.
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