remote control MITSUBISHI iMiEV 2012 1.G Owner's Manual

Features and controls
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Setting of door unlock function
N00543600105
The door and liftgate unlock function can be set so that all
doors and liftgate unlock when the UNLOCK button (2) is
pressed once.
For details, please contact a certified i-MiEV dealer.Using the panic alarm
N00543700050
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you may acti-
vate the alarm to call attention as follows:
1. Press the PANIC button (3) for more than 1 second.
2. The headlights will blink on and off and the horn will
sound intermittently for about 3 minutes.
3. To turn off the alarm, press any button on the remote con-
trol transmitter.
Replacement remote control transmitters
N00543800077
Only remote control transmitters programmed with the vehi-
cle’s electronics can lock or unlock all doors.
If you lose the remote control transmitter, you can order a
remote control transmitter from a certified i-MiEV dealer by
referring to the key number.
To prevent vehicle theft, the ID codes for all the remote control
transmitters except the one for the lost key must be pro-
grammed again.
Take your vehicle and all the remaining remote control trans-
mitters to a certified i-MiEV dealer to have your ID codes pro-
grammed again.
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Additional remote control transmitters
N00543900065
To add a remote control transmitter, you must already have one
registered remote control transmitter.
Registering the ID code can be done by yourself or by a certi-
fied i-MiEV dealer. For you to register the ID code yourself,
follow the “Customer remote control transmitter program-
ming” procedure below.
If you choose to have a certified i-MiEV dealer register the ID
code, take your vehicle and all remaining keys to a certified i-
MiEV dealer.NOTE
You are provided with 2 remote control transmitters, but
you may register up to 4 remote control transmitters.General information
N00546100101
Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency sub-
ject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules
(For vehicles sold in U.S.A.) and Industry Canada Rules (For
vehicles sold in Canada). This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of the Industry Canada Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions.

This device may not cause harmful interference.

This device must accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
Procedure for replacing the remote control trans-
mitter battery
N00544100110
1. Before replacing the battery, remove static electricity from
your body by touching a metal grounded object.
2. With the Mitsubishi mark facing up, insert the cloth-cov-
ered tip of a flat blade screwdriver into the notch in the
remote control transmitter case and use it to open the case.NOTE
Be sure to perform the procedure with the Mitsubishi
mark facing up. If the Mitsubishi mark is not facing up
when you open the remote control transmitter case, the
buttons may come out.
CAUTION
!
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the manufacturer for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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3. Remove the remote control transmitter from the remote
control transmitter case. Then, open the remote control
transmitter using the method described in step 1.
4. Remove the old battery.5. Install a new battery with the + side (A) down.
6. Close the remote control transmitter firmly.
7. Place the remote control transmitter in the remote control
transmitter case, then securely close the remote control
transmitter case.
8. Check the keyless entry system to see that it works.
NOTE
A certified i-MiEV dealer can replace the battery for you
if you prefer.
CAUTION
!
When the remote control transmitter case is opened,
be careful to keep water, dust, etc. out. Also, do not
touch internal components.
+ side
- side
Coin type battery CR1620
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Alarm deactivationThe alarm can be deactivated in the following ways.

By using the keyless entry system to lock or unlock the
doors and liftgate.

Turn the electric motor switch to the “ON” position.Disarmed stageThe system will be disarmed if the following operation is per-
formed.

The electric motor switch is turned to the “ON” position.

All doors and the liftgate are unlocked by using the
keyless entry system.
NOTE
If the UNLOCK button on the remote control transmitter
is operated when all doors and the liftgate are closed and
no door is opened within approximately 30 seconds, re-
arming will automatically occur.

The amount of time after unlocking until the vehicle
relocks automatically can be adjusted. See a certified i-
MiEV dealer for details.

Once the system has been disarmed, it cannot be rearmed
except by repeating the arming procedure.Testing the theft-alarm systemUse the following procedure to test the system:
1. Lower the driver’s window.
2. Arm the system as explained in “Armed stage”.
3. Make sure that the theft-alarm indicator comes on and
flashes for approximately 20 seconds.
4. Wait a few seconds and then unlock the driver’s side door
by using the inside door lock knob. Open the door.
5. Make sure that the horn sounds intermittently and the
headlights blink when a door is opened.
6. Disarm the system by unlocking all doors and the liftgate
by using the keyless entry system.
Disarm...by using the keyless entry system
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Dome light (Front)/Reading lights
(if so equipped)
N00525800219
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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Dome light (Rear)
N00525400446
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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Comfort controls
Vents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 2
Air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 6
Important air conditioning operating tips . . . . . . .5- 17
Air purifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 18
Remote Climate Control (if so equipped) . . . . . . .5- 18
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with
CD player (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 18
To play iPod/USB memory device tracks via
voice operation (vehicles with Bluetooth
® 2.0
interface) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 30
Steering wheel audio remote control switch
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 34
Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 37
Handling of compact discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 38
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 40
Clock (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 41
General information about your radio . . . . . . . . . .5- 42
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5Air purifier
N00733800177
The air conditioning system is equipped with an air filter to
reduce pollen and dust entering the cabin.
The air filter’s ability to collect pollen and dust will be reduced
as it becomes dirty, so replace it periodically. For the mainte-
nance interval, refer to the “WARRANTY AND MAINTE-
NANCE MANUAL”.NOTE
Operation in certain conditions such as driving on a dusty
road or frequent use of the air conditioning can reduce the
service life of the filter. When you feel that the air flow is
lower than normal or when the windshield or windows
start to fog up easily, replace the air filter.
Contact a certified i-MiEV dealer for assistance.
Remote Climate Control
(if so equipped)
N00766600016
You can run the air conditioning in advance of using the vehi-
cle. For details, refer to “Remote Climate Control” on page 1-
59.
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD
player
(if so equipped)
N00734301062
The audio system can only be used when the electric motor
switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.NOTE
To listen to the audio system while the electric motor unit
is not running, turn the electric motor switch to the
“ACC” position.
If the electric motor switch is in the “ACC” position, the
accessory power will automatically turn off after a certain
period of time and you will no longer be able to use the
audio system. The accessory power comes on again if the
electric motor switch is turned from the “ACC” position.
Refer to “ACC power auto-cutout function” on page 3-30.

If a cellular phone is used inside the vehicle, it may create
noise in the audio equipment. This does not mean that
anything is wrong with your audio equipment. In such a
case, use the cellular phone at a place as far away as possi-
ble from the audio equipment.

If foreign objects or water get into the audio equipment, or
if smoke or a strange odor comes from it, immediately
turn off the audio system and have it checked at a certified
i-MiEV dealer. Never try to repair it yourself. Avoid using
the audio system until it is inspected by a qualified person.

If the audio system is damaged by foreign objects, water,
or fire, have the system checked at a certified i-MiEV
dealer.
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6. After the voice guide says “Playing ,” the system
creates an index for the genre.NOTE
If the confirmation function is active, the voice guide con-
firms if the genre is correct. If the genre is correct, say
“Yes”. If not, say “No”. After the voice guide says “Genre
not found, please try again,” the system returns to step 2.
Refer to “Confirmation function setting” on page 3-95.
7. The system exits the voice recognition mode and starts
playback.
Steering wheel audio remote control switch

(if so equipped)
N00714800471
The remote control switch is located on the left side of the
steering wheel.
It can be used when the electric motor switch is in the “ON” or
“ACC” position.NOTE
Do not press multiple buttons at the same time when using
the steering wheel audio remote control switch.1- Volume up button
2- Volume down button
3- Power switch/Mode selector button
4- Seek up/Track up/File up/Fast-forward button
5- Seek down/Track down/File down/Fast-reverse button
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Alphabetical index
1
A
Accessory (installation) 1-7
Acoustic vehicle alerting system (AVAS) 3-38
Active stability control 3-46
ASC indicator 3-48
ASC OFF indicator 3-48
ASC OFF switch 3-47
Skid control function 3-47
Traction control function 3-46
Air conditioning 5-6
Important air conditioning operating tips 5-17
Air purifier 5-18
Aluminum wheels 7-55
Antenna 5-40
Anti-lock braking system 3-41
Warning light 3-42
,3-43
ASC 3-46
ASC indicator 3-48
ASC OFF indicator 3-48
ASC OFF switch 3-47
Assist grip 3-131
Audio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player 5-18
Error codes 5-37
Handling of compact discs 5-38
Steering wheel audio remote control switch 5-34
B
Back up lights
Bulb capacity 7-36
Replacement 7-42
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft boots 7-27
Battery
Disconnection and connection 7-16
During cold weather 7-15
Main drive lithium-ion battery 1-4
12V starter battery charging system warning light 3-74
Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface 3-91
Brake
Anti-lock braking system 3-41
Braking 4-8
Fluid 7-12,9-10
Hose 7-27
Parking brake 3-25
Parking brake lever stroke 7-25
Pedal 3-39
Pedal free play 7-25
Power brakes 3-39
Service brake 3-39
Warning light 3-73
Brake assist system 3-40
Break-in recommendations 3-2
Bulb capacity 7-36
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