wheel MITSUBISHI iMiEV 2012 1.G Service Manual

4-14 Driving safety
4Trailer towing
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Dinghy towing
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Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not use this vehicle for trailer towing. It may not
be possible to maintain control or adequate braking.
CAUTION
!
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed
behind a motor home.
Dinghy towing can cause damage to the electric
motor unit. Damage caused by dinghy towing will
not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
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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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5-34 Comfort controls
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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)
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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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For emergencies
6-7
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As your vehicle has anti-lock brakesIf you drive your vehicle with a low battery charge, after the
electric motor unit has been started by using jumper cables, it
can cause the anti-lock braking system warning light to illumi-
nate. This is only due to the low battery voltage. It is not a
problem with the brake system. If this happens, fully charge the
12V starter battery and ensure the charging system is operating
properly.
Tire repair kit
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This vehicle is equipped with a tire repair kit which can be
used to repair a minor puncture in tread area caused by a nail,
screw or similar object. A spare tire is not provided with this
vehicle.
WA R N I N G
!
The tire repair kit may not permanently seal a punc-
tured tire.
Using the tire repair kit may damage the wheel
and/or the tire inflation pressure sensor for the tire.
The vehicle must promptly be inspected and
repaired by a certified i-MiEV dealer after using the
tire repair kit.
Use only the Mitsubishi genuine tire repair kit. Seal-
ant in other repair kits may not sufficiently seal the
tire puncture.
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6-10 For emergencies
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How to use the tire repair kit
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WA R N I N G
!
Never use the tire repair kit under in any of the situ-
ations listed below. The tire cannot be repaired by
the tire repair kit. If any of these situations occurs,
please contact a certified i-MiEV dealer.
• More than one tire is punctured.
• The puncture hole has a length or width of 1/7 inch
(4 mm) or greater.
• The tire is punctured in the side wall (A), not in the
tread (B).
• The vehicle has been driven with the tire almost
completely flat.
• The tire has completely slipped over the wheel rim
and come off the wheel.
• The wheel is damaged.
• A bump, cut or crack is on the tire.
• The tire sealant’s expiration date has passed. (The
expiration date is shown on the bottle label (C).)
• Ambient temperature is below -22 °F (-30 °C) or
above 140 °F (60 °C).
WA R N I N G
!
The tire sealant can cause health damage if swal-
lowed. If you accidentally swallow it, drink as much
water as possible and immediately seek medical
attention.
If the tire sealant gets in your eyes or on your skin,
rinse it away with lots of water. If you still sense an
abnormality, seek medical attention.
Consult a doctor immediately if any allergic reac-
tions occur.
Do not allow children to touch the tire sealant.
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For emergencies
6-15
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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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6-16 For emergencies
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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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For emergencies
6-17
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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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For emergencies
6-19
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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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6-20 For emergencies
6
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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