MITSUBISHI iMiEV 2012 1.G Owners Manual

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7. Take the cap (C) off the tire sealant bottle (D). Do not
remove the seal (E). Screw the filler hose (F) onto the bot-
tle (D). As you screw the filler hose onto the bottle, the
seal will break, allowing the sealant to be used.8. Take the valve cap (G) off the tire valve (H), then press
the valve remover (I) onto the valve as illustrated. Allow
all of the air in the tire to escape.
CAUTION
!
If you shake the bottle after screwing on the hose,
sealant may spray out of the hose.
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9. Remove the valve insert (J) by turning it counterclockwise
using the valve remover (I). Put the removed valve insert
in a clean place so it does not get dirty.NOTE
Turn the valve remover by hand. If you use a tool, the
valve remover could be damaged.10. Remove the plug (K) from the free end of the hose (L).
Press the hose onto the valve (H).
WA R N I N G
!
If there is any air left in the tire when you remove
the valve insert, the valve insert may fly out and
injure you. Make sure the tire contains no air before
removing the valve insert.
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11. Holding the sealant bottle upside-down, squeeze it again
and again to inject all of the sealant into the tire.12. After injecting the sealant, pull the hose off the valve,
remove any residual sealant from the valve, rim and/or
tire.
Fit the valve insert (J) into the valve (H), and screw the
valve insert securely into place using the valve remover
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13. Pull out the compressor hose (M) from the side of the tire
compressor, and then securely attach the hose to the tire
valve (H).14. Place the compressor (N) with its air pressure gauge (O)
on top.
Pull out the compressor’s power cord (P), insert the plug
on the cord into the 12 V power outlet (Q), and then turn
the electric motor switch to the “ACC” position.
Turn ON the compressor switch (R) and inflate the tire to
the specified pressure. (Refer to “Tire inflation pressures”
on page 7-21.)
If there is a gap between the tire and wheel, push the tread
area toward the center of the wheel to close the gap before
running the compressor.
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15. Check and adjust the tire pressure with reference to the air
pressure gauge on the compressor. If you overinflate the
tire, release air by loosening the hose’s end fitting. (Refer
to “Tire inflation pressures” on page 7-21.)
If there is a gap between the tire and wheel because the
tire has moved inward from the wheel rim, press the tire
tread towards the wheel to close the gap before running
the compressor. (With no gaps, the tire pressure will rise.)NOTE
If the tire pressure does not rise to the specified level
within 10 minutes, the tire may be so severely damaged
that the tire sealant cannot be used to effect the emergency
repair. Do not drive the vehicle. Please contact a certified
i-MiEV dealer.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not place your hand or fingers between the tire
and wheel while inflating the tire. Your hand or fin-
gers may become caught between the tire and wheel.
CAUTION
!
The supplied compressor is designed only for infla-
tion of your vehicle tires.
The compressor is designed to run on a vehicle’s
12 V power supply. Do not connect it to any other
power source.
The compressor is not waterproof. If you use it in
rain, make sure water does not get on it.
Any sand or dust sucked into the compressor could
make the compressor break down. Do not place the
compressor directly on any sandy or dusty surface
when using it.
Do not disassemble or modify the compressor. Also,
do not subject the air pressure gauge to shock. It
could malfunction.
CAUTION
!
The surface of the compressor will get hot while the
compressor is running. Do not keep the compressor
running continuously for more than 10 minutes.
After using the compressor, wait for the compressor
to cool before using it again.
If the compressor becomes sluggish or hot while
operating, it is overheating. Immediately place the
switch in the OFF position and let the compressor
cool down for at least 30 minutes.
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16. Turn OFF the compressor switch, then pull the power cord
plug out of the 12 V power outlet.NOTE
At this point the puncture hole is not sealed yet. Air will
leak through the puncture hole until the emergency repair
procedure is completed (through step 19 of these instruc-
tions).17. Affix the speed restriction sticker (R) to the three-dia-
mond mark on the steering wheel. Then immediately
drive with great care to a certified i-MiEV dealer and have
tire repair/replacement performed.
CAUTION
!
Do not affix the sticker anywhere except the speci-
fied position on the pad of the steering wheel. Affix-
ing the sticker in an incorrect position could prevent
the SRS airbag from deploying properly.
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6-18 For emergencies
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18. When you have inflated the tire to the specified pressure,
stow the compressor, bottle, and other items in the vehicle
and make sure that the seat cushion is properly secured.
(Refer to “Tire repair kit storage” on page 6-8.) Promptly
start driving the vehicle so that the tire sealant can spread
evenly in the tire. Drive with great care. Do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Observe local speed limits.19. After driving for 10 minutes or 3 miles (5 km), park the
vehicle in safe place. Remove the air compressor from the
stowed position. (Refer to “Tire repair kit storage” on
page 6-8.) Check the tire pressure using the air pressure
gauge on the compressor. (Refer to “Tire inflation pres-
sures” on page 7-21.)
If the tire pressure is not sufficient, inflate the tire to the
specified pressure again and drive the vehicle carefully
without exceeding a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Before driving, stow the compressor and make sure that
the rear seat cushion is properly secured. (Refer to “Tire
repair kit storage” on page 6-8.)
CAUTION
!
If you sense any abnormality while driving, stop the
vehicle and contact a certified i-MiEV dealer. Other-
wise the tire pressure may drop before the emer-
gency repair procedure is completed, rendering the
vehicle unsafe to drive.
CAUTION
!
If the tire pressure is lower than the minimum per-
mitted pressure (18 psi {130 kPa}), the tire cannot
successfully be repaired with the tire sealant. Do not
drive the vehicle any further. Contact a certified i-
MiEV dealer.
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20. After driving for 10 minutes or 3 miles (5 km) again,
check the tire pressure using the air pressure gauge on the
compressor. (Refer to “Tire inflation pressures” on page
7-21.) If the tire pressure has apparently not dropped, the
emergency repair procedure is complete. Before driving,
make sure that the compressor is stowed and the seat
cushion is properly secured. You must still not exceed a
speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Observe local speed limits.NOTE
If the tire pressure has dropped below the specified level
when you check it at the end of the repair procedure, do
not drive the vehicle any further. Contact a certified i-
MiEV dealer.

In cold conditions (when the ambient temperature is 32 °F
{0 °C} or lower), the time and driving distance necessary
until completion of the repair can become longer than in
warmer conditions, and the tire pressure may drop below
the specified level even after you have inflated the tire the
second time and subsequently driven the vehicle. If this
happens, inflate the tire to the specified pressure once
more, drive for about 10 minutes or 3 miles (5 km), then
check the tire pressure again. If the tire pressure has again
dropped below the specified level, stop driving the vehicle
and contact a certified i-MiEV dealer.

Please give the empty sealant bottle to a certified i-MiEV
dealer or dispose of the sealant bottle according to regula-
tions for the disposal of chemical waste.
To w i n g
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If your vehicle needs to be towedIf you need to tow your vehicle, contact a certified i-MiEV
dealer or a commercial tow truck service.
Transport the vehicle on a flatbed truck or tow the vehicle
either with all wheels or the rear wheels (drive wheels) off the
ground.Flat bed type
Dolly type
Towing with rear wheels off the ground
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WA R N I N G
!
Never tow the vehicle with rear wheels (drive
wheels) on the ground. This may cause damage to
the electric motors. Also this may cause a fire, if wir-
ing in the electric motor unit room becomes dam-
aged.Towing with all wheels on the ground
Towing with front wheels off the ground
CAUTION
!
Never tow the vehicle using a sling type truck.
Doing so will damage the bumper and/or body.
CAUTION
!
Never attempt to tow the vehicle using another vehi-
cle with a rope.
Never tow another vehicle using your i-MiEVTowing with a sling-type truck
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If a wheel gets stuck in a ditch, do not try to tow the vehicle.
Please contact a certified i-MiEV dealer or a commercial tow
truck service for assistance.
There may be local regulations concerning towing in your area.
Obey the regulations in the area where you are driving your
vehicle.Towing the vehicle by a tow truckTowing with rear wheels off the ground
Place the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position. Turn
the electric motor switch to the “ACC” position and secure the
steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a rope or tie-
down strap. Never place the electric motor switch in the
“LOCK” or “ON” position when towing.
WA R N I N G
!
Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted
by a tow truck.
Never ride in a vehicle that is being towed.
CAUTION
!
If the transmission or the steering system has a
problem or damage, transport the vehicle on a flat-
bed truck or tow the vehicle with the all wheels off
the ground.
If the electric motor switch is in the “ON” position,
the Active Stability Control (ASC) system may oper-
ate, resulting in an accident. Make sure the electric
motor switch is in the “ACC” position before tow-
ing.
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