lights MITSUBISHI iMiEV 2012 1.G Owner's Manual

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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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Dash lights brightness indicator
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Each time you press the dash lights illumination button (B), the
brightness of the instruments changes.
NOTE
You can adjust to 4 different levels for when the parking
lights or headlights are illuminated and 4 for when they
are not.

If you press and hold the button for longer than about 1
second, the brightness automatically scrolls through its
different levels, and stops scrolling when you release the
button. Select your desired level of brightness.

When the combination headlights and dimmer switch is in
the “AUTO” position, the meter illumination switches
automatically to the adjusted brightness, depending on the
brightness outside the vehicle.

The brightness level of the instruments is stored when the
electric motor switch is turned off.

If the 12V starter battery is disconnected for a long time,
these level of brightness will be reset.
A- Brightness display
B- Dash lights illumination button
Bright Dim
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Features and controls
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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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3-72 Features and controls
3Indicators
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Turn signal indicators/Hazard warning lights
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The arrows will flash in time with the corresponding exterior
turn signals when the turn signal lever is used.
Both arrows will flash when the hazard warning flasher switch
is pressed.NOTE
If the indicator flashes faster than usual or if the indicator
stays on without flashing, check for a malfunctioning turn
signal light bulb or turn signal connection.High beam indicator
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A blue light comes on when the headlights are on high beam.Front fog light indicator
(if so equipped)
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This indicator comes on while the front fog lights are on.Position indicator
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This indicator turns on while the position lights are on.Ready indicator
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This indicator comes on when the electric motor switch is
turned to “START” and driving becomes possible.
Charging indicator
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This indicator flashes when the regular charging cable or quick
charging cable is connected.
After that, the light switches to being illuminated when charg-
ing starts and goes out when charging is completed.Regenerative brake system indicator
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The indicator comes on when the regenerative brake perfor-
mance may be weakened. In this case, drive the vehicle at a
lower speed.
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3Combination headlights and dimmer switch
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HeadlightsNOTE
Do not leave the headlights and other lights on for a long
period of time while the ready indicator is not illuminated.
A run down 12V starter battery could result.

When it rains, or when the vehicle has been washed, the
inside of the lens sometimes becomes foggy. This is the
same as when window glass mists up on a humid day, and
does not indicate a problem. When the light is switched
on, the heat will dry out the fog. However, if water col-
lects inside the light, have it checked by a certified
i-MiEV dealer.
Type 1Rotate the switch to operate the lights.
The combinations of switch operations and illuminated lights
differ in accordance with the following conditions.
Except for vehicles equipped with daytime running lights
OFF All lights off
Parking, tail, front and rear side-marker lights, license
plate and instrument panel lights on
Headlights and other lights on
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Vehicles equipped with daytime running lights
[When the ready indicator is illuminated, and the parking brake
is released]
The daytime running lights will be illuminated:NOTE
Once the daytime running light come on, they do not go
out until the electric motor switch is turned to the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position.
[When the ready indicator is not illuminated, or when the ready
indicator is illuminated but the parking brake is not released]
The electric motor unit starts when the lights are off.
Type 2Rotate the switch to operate the lights.
The combinations of switch operations and illuminated lights
differ in accordance with the following conditions.
Except for vehicles equipped with daytime running lights

OFF The daytime running lights illuminated
The daytime running lights illuminated
Parking, tail, front and rear side-marker lights, license
plate and instrument panel lights on
Headlights and other lights on
OFF All lights off
Parking, tail, front and rear side-marker lights, license
plate and instrument panel lights on
Headlights and other lights on
OFF All lights off
AUTOHeadlights and other lights turn on and off automati-
cally in accordance with outside light level.
Parking, tail, front and rear side-marker lights, license
plate and instrument panel lights on
Headlights and other lights on
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Vehicles equipped with daytime running lights
[When the ready indicator is illuminated, and the parking brake
is released]
The daytime running lights will be illuminated:NOTE
Once the daytime running light come on, they do not go
out until the electric motor switch is turned to the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position.[When the ready indicator is not illuminated, or when the ready
indicator is illuminated but the parking brake is not released]
The electric motor unit starts when the lights are off.OFF The daytime running lights illuminated
AUTOThe daytime running lights illuminated
Headlights and other lights turn on and off automati-
cally in accordance with outside light level.
The daytime running lights illuminated
Parking, tail, front and rear side-marker lights, license
plate and instrument panel lights on
Headlights and other lights on
OFF All lights off
AUTOHeadlights and other lights turn on and off automati-
cally in accordance with outside light level.
Parking, tail, front and rear side-marker lights, license
plate and instrument panel lights on
Headlights and other lights on
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NOTE
The sensitivity of the automatic on/off control can be
adjusted.
For further information, please contact a certified i-MiEV
dealer.

Do not place anything on the sensor (A), and do not clean
with a glass cleaner. Clean only with clear water.

If the lights do not turn on or off with the switch in the
“AUTO” position, manually operate the switch. Have the
system checked by a certified i-MiEV dealer.
Light auto-cutout function (headlights and other
lights)
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If the key is turned to “LOCK” or “ACC” position or
removed from the electric motor switch and the driver’s
door is opened with the combination headlights and dim-
mer switch in the “ ” or “ ” position, the lights auto-
matically turn off.
• If the driver’s door is opened after the key is removed
from the electric motor switch, a buzzer will sound to
remind you to turn off the lights.
• If the driver’s door is opened with the key in the electric
motor switch, a buzzer will sound intermittently to
remind you to remove the key.

If the key is turned to “LOCK” or “ACC” position with
the driver’s door closed and the combination headlights
and dimmer switch in the “ ” or “ ” position, the
lights will stay on for about 3 minutes and then turn off
automatically. NOTE
The light auto-cutout function can be deactivated.
See a certified i-MiEV dealer for details.
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When you want to keep the lights on: If the combination headlights and dimmer switch is turned to
the “ ” or “ ” position again after the electric motor
switch is turned to “LOCK” or “ACC”position, the auto-cutout
function described above will not work. The lights (the parking
lights, tail lights and license plate lights) will stay on and will
not turn off automatically. NOTE
If the driver’s door is opened and the key is removed, the
headlight reminder buzzer will sound. If the key is still in
the electric motor switch the key reminder buzzer will
sound intermittently.
The buzzer stops when the driver’s door is closed.
Headlight reminder buzzer
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If the driver’s door is opened with the key removed from the
electric motor switch while the lights are on, the buzzer will
sound to remind you to turn off the lights.
The lights and buzzer will turn off automatically.
Or you can turn the combination headlights and dimmer switch
to the “OFF” position to stop the buzzer.
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