MITSUBISHI iMiEV 2012 1.G Owners Manual

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For quick defrosting

1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position.
2. Turn the temperature control dial clockwise or counter-
clockwise to the desired temperature between middle (
)
and “H” position.
3. Press the MAX switch (A).
NOTE
When the mode selection dial is set to the “ ” position,
the air conditioning compressor runs automatically. Out-
side air introduction will also be selected automatically.

When defrosting, do not set the temperature control dial to
the maximum cool position. This would blow cool air on
the window glass and fog it up.

Since defogging or defrosting with the MAX switch con-
sumes a large amount of power, stop the switch after
defogging or defrosting.
Use the MAX setting for a long time decreases the cruis-
ing range.
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5 Important air conditioning operating tips
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1. Park the vehicle in the shade whenever possible. Parking
in the hot sun makes the vehicle interior extremely hot
which then requires more time to cool. If it is necessary to
park in the sun, open the windows for the first few min-
utes of air conditioning to expel the hot air.
2. Afterwards, keep the windows closed when the air condi-
tioning is in use. The entry of outside air through open
windows will reduce cooling efficiency.
3. When running the air conditioning, make sure the air
intake, which is located in front of the windshield, is free
of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves collected in the air-
intake chamber may reduce air flow and plug the water
drains. Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubri-
cant recommendations If the air conditioning seems less effective than usual, the cause
might be a refrigerant leak.
Have the system inspected by a certified i-MiEV dealer.
During a long period of disuse The air conditioning should be operated for at least five min-
utes each week, even in cold weather. This includes the quick
defrosting mode. Operating the air condition system weekly
maintains lubrication of the compressor internal parts and
maintains the air conditioning in the best operating condition.
CAUTION
!
The air conditioning system in your vehicle must be
charged with the refrigerant HFC-134a and the
lubricant POE MA68EV.
Use of any other refrigerant or lubricant will cause
severe damage and may require replacing your vehi-
cle’s entire air conditioning system.
The release of refrigerant into the atmosphere is not
recommended.
The new refrigerant HFC-134a in your vehicle is
designed not to harm the earth’s ozone layer. How-
ever, it may contribute slightly to global warming.
It is recommended that the old refrigerant be saved
and recycled for future use.
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5Air purifier
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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)
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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)
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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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Volume and tone control panel
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To adjust the volume
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Turn the VOLUME knob clockwise to increase the volume;
counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
The status will be displayed in the display.NOTE
The volume control mode will shut off automatically if
the another mode is selected, or if no adjustment is made
within about 2 seconds.
1- VOLUME (Volume control) knob
2- SEEK (Audio adjust) button
3- Display
4- POWER (On-Off) button
5- (Mode change) button
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To adjust the tone
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1. Press the button repeatedly to select the tone, balance
and SCV (Speed Compensated Volume) function control
to change. The order is: BASS → TREBLE → FADER →
BALANCE → SCV → Audio adjust mode OFF
2. Press the SEEK button to change the tone, balance and
SCV function setting.
The status will be displayed in the display.
BASS (Bass tone control)To select the desired bass level.TREBLE (Treble tone control)To select the desired treble level.FADER (Front/Rear balance control) (if equipped with
rear speakers)To balance the volume from the F (front) and the R (rear)
speakers.BALANCE (Left/Right balance control)To balance the volume from the L (left) and the R (right)
speakers.
A- Adjust mode
B- Adjust level
Adjust
Mode
Adjust
Level
SEEK button operation
BASS
-6 to 6Stronger Weaker
TREBLE Stronger Weaker
FA D E R F 11 t o R 11F (Front)
increasesR (Rear)
increases
BALANCE L11 to R11R (Right)
increasesL (Left)
increases
SCVHIGH, MID,
LOW, OFFHIGH
↑
MID
↑
LOW
↑
OFFHIGH
↓
MID
↓
LOW
↓
OFF
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NOTE
In a four-speaker vehicle, keep the FADER setting in the
middle position. Since no rear speakers are connected,
adjusting the FADER setting toward the “R” side will
result in a loss of sound output.SCV (Speed Compensated Volume) functionSpeed Compensated Volume function is a feature that automat-
ically adjusts the VOLUME, BASS and TREBLE settings in
accordance with the vehicle speed.
The effects of the SCV function can be selected either of three
levels (LOW, MID and HIGH). Select the degree of your
choice by pressing the SEEK button.
If you want to stop the SCV function, select the OFF.NOTE
The audio adjust mode will automatically shut off when
another mode is selected, or if no adjustment is made
within about 10 seconds.
Radio control panel and display
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1- FM (FM1/FM2) indicator
2- RADIO (AM/FM selection) button
3- MEMORY (Memory selection) button
4- POWER (On-Off) button
5- SCAN button
6- SEEK (Up-seek) button
7- SEEK (Down-seek) button
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To listen to the radio
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1. Press the POWER button until it beeps to turn the audio
system ON and OFF. The system turns on in the last mode
used.
Press the RADIO button to turn ON the radio.
2. Press the RADIO button to select the desired band
(AM/FM1/FM2).
3. Press the SEEK button to tune to a station, or press the
MEMORY button either or to tune in to a station
memorized.
Refer to “Automatic tuning”, “Manual tuning” or “To
enter frequencies into the memory”.Automatic tuningAfter pressing the SEEK button, a receivable station will be
automatically selected and reception of the station will begin.
SCAN function
Press the SCAN button. The radio will tune consecutively to
each available station for about 5 seconds per station. If you
want to stop scanning, press the SCAN button again.
The frequency display of the current station flashes once per
second during SCAN.Manual tuningThe frequency changes every time the SEEK button is pressed.
Press the button to select the desired station.To enter frequencies into the memoryAs many as 6 AM and 12 FM stations can be entered into the
memory.To store a frequency in the memory, follow these steps:
1. Press the SEEK button to tune to the frequency you wish
to keep in the memory.
2. Press the MEMORY button either or until it beeps.
The sound will be momentarily interrupted while the fre-
quency is being entered into the memory.
3. To recall a frequency that has been saved in memory,
press the MEMORY button briefly for no longer than
about 1 second.
NOTE
Disconnecting the 12V starter battery cables erases all the
radio station settings stored in the memory.
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CD control panel and display
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1- Disc loading slot
2- Eject button
3- CD (CD mode changeover) button
4- TRACK (Fast-forward/Track up) button
5- TRACK (Fast-reverse/Track down) button
6- CD indicator
7- SEL (Select mode) indicator
8- FOLDER indicator
9- TRACK indicator
10- Display
11- RDM/F-RDM indicator
1 2 - R PT / F - R PT i n d i c a t o r
13- SELECT knob
14- POWER (On-Off) button/PAGE (Title scroll) button
15- DISP (Title display) button
16- MENU button
17- SCAN button
18- SEEK (Up-seek) button/ (Return) button
19- SEEK (Down-seek) button/ (Select) button
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To listen to a CD
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To set a disc1. Press the POWER button until it beeps to turn the audio
system ON and OFF. The system turns on in the last mode
used.
2. Insert the disc with the label facing up.
When a disc is inserted, the CD indicator will come on
and the CD player will begin playing even if the radio is
being used. The CD player will also begin playing when
the CD button is pressed with a disc set in the CD player
or in the disc loading slot, even if the radio is being used.NOTE
For information concerning the adjustment of volume and
tone, refer to “To adjust the volume” on page 5-19 and
“To adjust the tone” on page 5-20.

8 cm compact disc cannot be played on this CD player.

For information concerning the handing of the compact
discs, refer to “Handling of compact discs” on page 5-38.To eject a discWhen the eject button is pressed, the disc automatically stops
and is ejected. The system automatically switches to radio
mode.NOTE
If you do not remove an ejected disc before 15 seconds
have elapsed, the disc will be reloaded.
To listen to a music CDPush the CD button if a disc is already in the CD player. The
audio system will enter CD mode and start playback. The track
number and the playing time will appear on the display. The
tracks in the disc will be played consecutively and continu-
ously.
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To listen to an MP3 CDThis CD player allows you to play MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-
3) files recorded on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs (recordable CDs), and
CD-RWs (rewritable CDs) in ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet,
and Romeo formats. Each disc may have a maximum of 16
trees, 100 folders and 255 files. During MP3 playback, the unit
can display ID3 tag information. For information concerning
ID3 tag, refer to “CD text and MP3 title display” on page 5-29.
Push the CD button if a disc is already in the CD player.
The display shows “READING”, then playback begins. The
folder number, the track number and the playing time will
appear on the display.
NOTE
While listening to a disc on which CD-DA (CD-Digital
Audio) and MP3 files have both been recorded, you can
switch between reading of the CD-DA, reading of the
MP3 files, and the external audio input mode by pressing
the CD button for 2 seconds or longer (until you hear a
beep).

With a disc that contains both CD-DA and MP3 files, the
CD-DA files are automatically played first.

The playback sound quality differs depending on the
encoding software and the bit rate. For details, refer to the
user manual of your encoding software.

Depending on file/folder configurations on a disc, it may
take some time before playback starts.

MP3 encode software and writing software are not sup-
plied with this unit.

You may encounter trouble in playing an MP3 or display-
ing the information of MP3 files recorded with certain
writing software or CD recorders (CD-R/RW drivers).

If you record too many folders or files other than MP3
onto a disc, it may take some time before playback starts.

This unit does not record MP3 files.

For information concerning CD-Rs/RWs, refer to “Notes
on CD-Rs/RWs” on page 5-40.
CAUTION
!
Attempting to play a file not in the MP3 format
which has the “.mp3” file name may produce noise
from the speakers and speaker damage, and can
damage your hearing.
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