key MITSUBISHI iMiEV 2012 1.G Owner's Guide

Features and controls
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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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3 Hazard warning flasher switch
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If you press the flasher switch, the front and rear turn signals
will flash intermittently, and so will the hazard warning lights.
This is an emergency warning system and should not be used
when the vehicle is in motion, except for emergencies.
If you need to leave your vehicle, the flashers will keep work-
ing after the key is removed from the electric motor switch.NOTE
If you keep the flashers on for a long period of time while
the ready indicator is not illuminated, the 12V starter bat-
tery could go flat and the electric motor unit could be
impossible to start.
Front fog light switch
(if so equipped)
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The front fog lights illuminate only when the headlights are on
low beam.
Turning the knob in the direction of the “ON” position turns on
the front fog lights as well as the indicator in the instrument
cluster. To turn them off, turn the knob in the direction of the
“OFF” position.
The knob will return to the neutral position when it is released.NOTE
If the headlights are switched to high beam, the front fog
lights will go out; they will illuminate again when the
headlights are switched back to low beam.
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Features and controls
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To pairTo pair a Bluetooth
® device with the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface,
follow the steps below.
NOTE
For assistance with pairing, please go to the following
website.
www.mitsubishifuse.com
1. Stop your vehicle in a safe area, put the selector lever in
the “P” (PARK) position, and then pull the parking brake
lever. NOTE
You cannot pair any Bluetooth
® device with the
Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface unless the vehicle is parked.
Before paring a Bluetooth
® device with the Bluetooth
®
2.0 interface, confirm that the vehicle is parked in a safe
location.
2. Press the SPEECH button.
3. Say “Setup.”
4. Say “Pairing Options.”
5. The voice guide will say “Select one of the following:
pair, edit, delete, or list.” Say “Pair.”
NOTE
If 7 devices have already been paired, the voice guide will
say “Maximum devices paired” and then the system will
end the pairing process. To register a new device, delete
one device and then repeat the pairing process.
(Refer to “Deleting a device” on page 3-100.)6. The voice guide will say “Please say a 4-digit pairing
code.” Say a 4-digit number.
When the confirmation function is on, the system will
confirm whether the number said is acceptable. Answer
“Yes.”
Answer “No” to return to pairing code selection.
NOTE
Some Bluetooth
® devices require a specific pairing code.
Please refer to the device manual for pairing code require-
ments.

The pairing code entered here is only used for the
Bluetooth
® connection certification. It is any 4-digit num-
ber the user would like to select.
Remember the pairing code as it needs to be keyed into
the Bluetooth® device later in the pairing process.
Depending on the connection settings of the Bluetooth
®
device, this code may have to be entered each time you
connect the Bluetooth
® device to the Bluetooth
® 2.0
interface. For the default connection settings, refer to the
instructions for the device.
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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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Driving safety
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Parking with the electric motor unit runningNever leave the electric motor unit running while you take a
short sleep/rest.Where you parkYour front bumper can be damaged if you scrape it over curbs
or parking stop blocks. Be careful when traveling up or down
steep slopes where your bumper can scrape the road.When leaving the vehicleAlways remove the key from the electric motor switch and
lock all doors and the liftgate when leaving the vehicle unat-
tended.
Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit area.Do not keep the steering wheel fully turned for a
long timeMore effort could be required to turn the steering wheel.
Refer to “Electric power steering system (EPS)” on page 3-44.
Loading information
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It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can
carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and
includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and non-factory-
installed options. The tire and loading information placard
located on the driver’s door sill of your vehicle will show how
much weight it may properly carry.
It is important to familiarize yourself with the following terms
before loading your vehicle:

Vehicle maximum load on the tire: load on an individual
tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share
of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and dividing by
two.

Vehicle normal load on the tire: load on an individual tire
that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of
the curb weight, accessory weight, and normal occupant
weight and dividing by two.

Maximum loaded vehicle weight: the sum of -
(a) Curb weight;
(b) Accessory weight;
(c) Vehicle capacity weight; and
(d) Production options weight.
WA R N I N G
!
Leaving the electric motor unit running when you
are not alert risks injury or death from accidentally
moving the selector lever.
WA R N I N G
!
Never overload your vehicle. Overloading can dam-
age your vehicle, adversely affect vehicle perfor-
mance, including handling and braking, cause tire
failure, and result in an accident.
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8-4 Customer assistance/Reporting Safety Defects
8Important facts to know in case of an acci-
dent
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We hope you will never be involved in an accident, but there is
always that potential danger. So, please be sure to buckle up
and drive safely. In the event of an accident
Remain calm.

Check for injuries. Report all injuries to the police, and, if
necessary, call for an ambulance.

Record all the details of the accident. This will provide
you with accurate records of the accident for discussions
with your insurance company and other persons who may
be acting on your behalf. Key information to discuss with your insurance
company
Understand your repair estimate before approving repairs.

Choosing the repair shop and the brands of parts that they
use on your vehicle is your decision.

Ask for genuine Mitsubishi Motors parts. Many times, to
save money, your insurance company will recommend
imitation parts that do not meet the original specifications
of fit, finish, corrosion resistance or workmanship. Mitsubishi Motors built-in protection The strength and integrity built into your Mitsubishi vehicle is
the result of a specific design referred to as “Energy Manage-
ment”. Individual body parts are designed to act as one unit in
the event of an accident. Shock waves are absorbed by protec-
tive panels or are channeled around the passenger compart-ment. This important feature is possible because high tensile
steel is used in Mitsubishi panels and structural parts, some-
thing that cannot be guaranteed by the manufacturers of imita-
tion parts. All Genuine Mitsubishi body panels and support
brackets are designed and constructed as important protection
features in the event of an accident. By replacing body parts
with imitations, your vehicle may no longer meet original
equipment specifications.
Consumer rights (For vehicles sold in U.S.A.)As a consumer requesting repair on your vehicle, you have
consumer rights. Across the country, State Insurance Commis-
sioners have begun considering rules on the use of non-OEM
parts. This could mean that repair shops will have to disclose to
the consumer, when they intend to use non-OEM parts. Since
regulations are not consistent on this point, remember you have
a choice. So, if you want genuine Mitsubishi Motors parts, you
may have to specifically request them. Make certain your
insurance company understands imitations are not to be used in
the repair of your vehicle. You deserve the best genuine
Mitsubishi Motors parts. Genuine Mitsubishi Motors partsGenuine Mitsubishi Motors parts are built with the high quality
and durability standards you expect. Genuine Mitsubishi
Motors replacements parts are your guarantee that your vehicle
will have all the technological advantages and maintain the
style and protection of a brand new Mitsubishi Motors.
Remember to ask for genuine Mitsubishi Motors parts.
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