lock MITSUBISHI iMiEV 2012 1.G Workshop Manual

Features and controls
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To unlock the doors and liftgate
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Using the selector lever positionAll doors and the liftgate will unlock when the selector lever is
moved to the “P” (PARK) position with the electric motor
switch in the “ON” position.
Child safety locks for rear door
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Child safety locks help prevent rear passengers, especially chil-
dren, from opening the rear door using the inside door handle.
A lock lever for the child safety lock is provided on each rear
door.
When the lever is in the lock position (1), the rear door cannot
be opened using the inside door handle.
To open the rear door when the child safety lock lever is in the
lock position, pull the outside door handle.
When the lever is in the release position (2), the child safety
lock is released and the rear door can be opened using the
inside door handle.
You can select the functions to unlock the doors and liftgate
either using the electric motor switch position or using the selec-
tor lever position.
These functions are not activated when the vehicle is shipped
from the factory. To activate or deactivate these functions, please
contact a certified i-MiEV dealer.
1- To lock
2- To release
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3-16 Features and controls
3Liftgate
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To openAfter unlocking the liftgate, push the switch (A) and pull up the
liftgate.
WA R N I N G
!
Always keep the doors tightly closed and locked
when driving. An unlocked door may be acciden-
tally opened by a passenger, especially by a child
who could fall out. Also, if the doors are not locked,
there is a greater risk of someone being thrown from
the vehicle in an accident.
WA R N I N G
!
When opening and closing the liftgate, make sure
that there are no people nearby and be careful not to
hit your head or pinch your hands, neck, etc.
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Features and controls
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NOTE
If you do not open the liftgate immediately after pulling
the handle, the liftgate can not be lifted. If this happens,
pull the handle again and lift the liftgate.

The liftgate cannot be opened when the battery is flat or
disconnected.To closePull the liftgate grip (A) downward as illustrated. Gently push
the upper gate from the outside with enough force so that it is
completely closed. Always ensure the liftgate is securely
closed.
NOTE
Gas struts (B) are installed to support the liftgate.
To prevent damage or faulty operation.
• Do not hold the gas struts when closing the liftgate.
• Also, do not push or pull on the gas struts.
• Do not attach any plastic material, tape, etc., to the gas
struts.
• Do not tie anything, etc., around the gas struts.
• Do not hang any objects on the gas struts.
CAUTION
!
To avoid injuring your hand or arm, do not attempt
to close the liftgate the gate grip (A).

Before starting the vehicle, be sure to confirm that
the liftgate is locked. If the liftgate opens while driv-
ing the vehicle, objects stored in the luggage com-
partment could fall out into the road.
When closing the liftgate, always ensure that every-
body removes their hands and fingers from the
liftgate opening.
CAUTION
!
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Features and controls
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Armed stagePark the vehicle and stop the electric motor unit. Arm the sys-
tem as described below.
1. Remove the key from the electric motor switch.
2. Lock all doors and the liftgate by using the keyless entry
system.At this time, the theft-alarm indicator (A) in the meter
cluster flashes for confirmation.
3. The system has entered the armed stage after about 20
seconds, when the theft-alarm indicator flashing becomes
slower.
The theft-alarm indicator continues to flash while the sys-
tem is in the armed stage.Arm the system and leave
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3-20 Features and controls
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NOTE
The system will be disarmed if, while the theft-alarm indi-
cator is illuminated, all doors and the liftgate are unlocked
by using the keyless entry system.

The system will be disarmed if, while the theft-alarm indi-
cator is illuminated, the electric motor switch is turned to
the “ON”.

The system will not be armed if a door or the liftgate is not
completely closed. If this happens, rearm the system as
described above.

The theft-alarm system can be activated when people are
riding inside the vehicle or when the windows are open.
To prevent accidental activation of the alarm, do not set
the system to the system armed mode while people are
riding in the vehicle.

If the answerback function (flashing of the turn signal
lights by locking and unlocking the doors and the liftgate)
is deactivated, the turn signal lights do not flash after the
locking and unlocking operation.
For information on the answerback function, refer to
“Keyless entry system” on pages 3-7.Alarm stageThe alarm will be activated if the following occurs while the
vehicle is parked and the system is armed.

One of the doors and the liftgate is opened without using
the keyless entry system.
Type of alarmWhen the alarm is activated:
1. The headlights blink on and off for 3 minutes.
After 3 minutes the headlights automatically shut off.
2. The horn will sound intermittently for 3 minutes.NOTE
The alarm will continue to operate for 3 minutes. At the
end of that period, the alarm will automatically shut off to
save battery power. The system will then be rearmed until
the proper disarming step is taken.

The alarm will resume if unauthorized actions are taken
again, even if the alarm has stopped.Horn sounds!
Headlights blink on and off!
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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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Sub switch
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Each sub-switch can be used for it’s own passenger door win-
dow, unless the driver’s window lock switch is activated.
1- Driver’s door window switch
2- Front passenger door window switch
3- Left rear door window switch
4- Right rear door window switch
5- Lock switch
1- Close
2- Open
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3-24 Features and controls
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Power window timer function
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The power windows can be run up or down when the electric
motor switch is in the “ON” position.
The door windows can be opened or closed for a 30-second
period after the electric motor switch is turned to the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position. However, once the driver’s door or the front
passenger’s door is opened, the power windows cannot be
operated.
Lock switch
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When this switch is in the lock mode, the passenger door
switches cannot be used to open or close the door windows,
and the main switch will open or close only the driver’s door
window. To unlock the switch, press it again.1- Lock
2- Unlock
WA R N I N G
!
Before driving with a child in the vehicle, be sure to
lock the window switch to make it inoperative. Chil-
dren tampering with the switch could easily trap
their hands or heads in the window.
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3-30 Features and controls
3Electric motor switch
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LOCKThe steering wheel is locked. The key can be inserted and
removed only when the switch is in this position. ACCThe ready indicator is not illuminated, but the audio system
and other electric devices can be operated.ON The electric motor unit is running, and all the vehicle’s electri-
cal devices can be operated.
START The electric motor unit operates. After the electric motor unit
has started, release the key and it will automatically return to
the “ON” position.NOTE
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic immobilizer.
To start the electric motor unit, the ID code which the
transponder inside the key sends must match the one
registered to the immobilizer computer.
(Refer to “Electronic immobilizer” on page 3-3.)ACC power auto-cutout function
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After about 30 minutes has elapsed with the electric motor
switch in the “ACC” position, the function automatically cuts
out the power for the audio system and other electric devices
that can be operated with that position.
When the electric motor switch is turned from the “ACC” posi-
tion, the power is supplied again to those devices.NOTE
It is possible to modify functions as follows:
• The ACC power auto-cutout function can be deactivated
by a certified i-MiEV dealer.To remove the key
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When removing the key, first set the selector lever to the “P”
(PARK) position, and then turn the key to the “LOCK” position
and remove it.
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Features and controls
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Key reminder buzzer
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If the driver’s door is opened while the electric motor switch is
in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position, a tone will sound.
CAUTION
!
Do not remove the key from the electric motor
switch while driving. The steering wheel will lock,
causing loss of control.
If the ready indicator is turned off while driving, the
power brake booster will stop functioning and brak-
ing efficiency will be reduced. Also, the power steer-
ing system will not function and it will require
greater effort to manually steer the vehicle.
Do not leave the key in the “ON” position for a long
time when the electric motor unit is not running.
This will cause the 12V starter battery to run down.
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