light MITSUBISHI iMiEV 2012 1.G Owners Manual

Overview
Instruments and controls (Driver’s area)
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Combination headlights and dimmer switch P.3-76
Turn signal lever P.3-82
Front fog light switch (if so equipped) P.3-83Wiper and washer switch P.3-84
Rear window wiper and washer switch
P. 3 - 8 7
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) - airbag (for driver’s seat)
P.2-35, 2-45
Horn switch P.3-90 Electric motor switch P.3-30
Regular charging lid opener
P.1-21 Fuses P.7-29 Electric remote-controlled outside
mirror switch P.3-28
Active Stability Control (ASC)
OFF switch P.3-47Instrument cluster P.3-58
Steering wheel audio remote control switches
(if so equipped) p.5-34Steering control switches for Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface
(if so equipped) p.3-92
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Overview
Interior
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Sun visors P.3-122
Vanity mirror P.3-122
Card holder P.3-122
Dome light (front)/Reading lights P.3-125
Inside rearview mirror P.3-26 Head restraints
P.2-10Dome light (rear) P.3-127
Seat belts P.2-13 Assist grip P.3-131
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) - curtain airbags P.2-52
Tether anchors for child restraint
system P.2-28
Tire repair kit P.6-7Rear seat P.2-8
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) - side airbag (for front
seats) P.2-51Front seat
P. 2 - 3Window lock switch
P.3-24
Power window switch
P. 3 - 2 2Power door
lock switch
P.3-14
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Overview
Outside (Front)
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Power window P.3-22
Windshield wipers P.3-84
Hood P.7-4
Front fog lights (if so equipped) P.3-83, 7-36,
7-40
Daytime running lights (if so equipped)
P.3-76, 7-36, 7-40
Headlights P.3-76, 7-36
Parking lights P.3-76, 7-36Front side-marker lights
P.3-76, 7-36, 7-38 Outside rearview mirrors P.3-28
Quick charging lid
(if so equipped) P.1-33
Main drive lithium-ion battery P.7-2
Front turn signal lights P.3-82, 7-36, 7-40
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Overview
Outside (Rear)
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Antenna P.5-40Back-up light P.7-36, 7-42
Tail and stop lights P.3-76, 7-36, 7-42
Rear turn signal lights P.3-82, 7-36, 7-42
Regular charging lid P.1-21
Tire pressure monitoring system P.3-49
Size of tires and wheels P.9-9
Tire inflation pressure P.7-21
Tire rotation P.7-24
Tire chains P.7-24 License plate lights
P.3-76, 7-36, 7-47 Liftgate P.3-16
Rear-view camera
(if so equipped) P.3-55
Rear side-marker lights P.3-76, 7-36,
7-44Keyless entry system
P. 3 - 7
Locking and unlocking
P. 3 - 1 2 High-mounted stop light
P.7-36, 7-45
Rear window wiper
P. 3 - 8 7
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Quick index
1
If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...
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NOTE
These warning lights will come on for a few seconds for a bulb check when the electric motor switch is first turned to “ON”.
Warning light
Do this
Ref. page
12V starter battery charging system warning
light
Park your vehicle in a safe place and turn off the electric motor unit.
Contact a certified i-MiEV dealer for assistance.P. 3 - 7 4
or
Brake warning light
If this light comes on while driving, check to see that the parking
brake is fully released.

If this light stays on after releasing the parking brake, stop and check
the brake fluid level.

If the brake fluid level is correct, there may be a system malfunction.
Avoid hard braking and high speeds, and contact a certified i-MiEV
dealer for assistance.P. 3 - 7 3
Electric motor unit warning light
Park your vehicle in a safe place and contact a certified i-MiEV
dealer for assistance.P. 3 - 7 5
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2 Quick index
Anti-lock braking system warning light
When this light comes on, the anti-lock braking system is not func-
tioning and only the ordinary braking system is functioning.

Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the electric motor unit.
Test the system as described on page 3-43.

If the light does not go out after the test, or if it comes on again, we
recommend that you have the system checked at a certified i-MiEV
dealer as soon as possible.P. 3 - 4 2 ,
3-43
SRS warning light
It is not necessary to stop the vehicle immediately, but we recommend
that you have the airbag and the pre-tensioner seat belt system
checked at a certified i-MiEV dealer as soon as possible.P. 2 - 2 2 ,
2-44
Electric power steering system (EPS) warning
light
If this light comes on while driving, it may become harder to turn the
steering wheel.

Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the electric motor unit.
Test the system as described on page 3-45.

If the light does not go out after the test, or if it comes on again, we
recommend that you have the system checked at a certified i-MiEV
dealer as soon as possible.P.3-45
Power down warning light
If this light comes on while driving, avoid sudden acceleration and
sudden starting.

When the remaining power in the main drive lithium-ion battery is
low, recharge the main drive lithium-ion battery as soon as possible.P.3-75
Warning light
Do this
Ref. page
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3
Selector lever position indicator in the instru-
ment cluster flashes slowly
Have the transmission checked at a certified i-MiEV dealer as soon as
possible.P. 3 - 3 4
and
ASC indicator and ASC OFF indicator
Park your vehicle in a safe place and turn off the electric motor unit.
Restart the electric motor unit and check to see if the indicator comes
on again.

If the indicator does not go out, or if it comes on again, have your
vehicle inspected at a certified i-MiEV dealer as soon as possible.

When this indicator comes on, the active stability control is not func-
tioning and normal operation of the vehicle will not be affected.P. 3 - 4 8
Tire pressure monitoring system warning light
If the warning light comes on, you should stop and adjust the tires to
the proper inflation pressure as soon as possible.
(See “Tire inflation pressures” on page 7-21.)
Once adjustments have been made, the warning light will go off after
a few minutes of driving.

If the warning light blinks for approximately 1 minute and then
remains continuously illuminated, the system is not operating prop-
erly. If the system returns to normal, the warning light will go off. If
the warning light does not go off, have the vehicle inspected at a cer-
tified i-MiEV dealer.P.3-50, 3-52
Warning light
Do this
Ref. page
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The electric motor unit does not
start.
The lights do not come on.
The lights are dim.
The horn does not honk.
The horn sound is weak.
Cannot charge the main drive lith-
ium-ion battery.Have the 12V starter battery checked. Recharge or replace as needed.P. 6 - 2 ,
7-13
The vehicle is stuck in sand, mud,
or snow.Rock your vehicle back and forth to free it. P.6-22
WA R N I N G
!
When attempting to rock your vehicle out of a stuck position, be sure that no one is near the vehicle. The rocking
motion may cause the vehicle to suddenly lurch forward or backward, possibly injuring bystanders.
Avoid spinning the wheels. Prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle may result in transmission failure.
If the vehicle remains stuck after several rocking attempts, have a towing service pull the vehicle out.
Problem
Do this
Ref. Page
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6 Quick index
Problem
Do this
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The brakes are not functioning
properly after driving through
water. Dry out the brakes by driving slowly while lightly pressing the brake pedal. P.4-8
A tire is punctured.
1. Park the vehicle in a safe place where the surface is flat and level.
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1-2 General information/Charging
1Familiarizing yourself with i-MiEV
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i-MiEV is a pure electric vehicle. Some of the vehicle systems
operate differently from and have different characteristics than
ordinary vehicles equipped with an internal combustion
engine. For this reason, it is very important to read carefully
this entire owner’s manual.Main features
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i-MiEV is powered only by electricity. This vehicle does
not emit exhaust gases, such as carbon dioxide and nitro-
gen oxide.

The i-MiEV uses electricity stored in the lithium ion bat-
tery. The lithium-ion battery is called the main drive lith-
ium-ion battery. This vehicle does not have an internal
combustion engine and does not require gasoline or diesel
fuel.

The main drive lithium-ion battery must be charged with
electricity to drive the vehicle. As the vehicle operates, the
main drive lithium-ion battery gradually discharges. If the
main drive lithium-ion battery becomes completely dis-
charged, the vehicle will not operate until it is re-charged.
The charging process can take up to 23 hours as described
more precisely in this manual.

This vehicle uses two types of batteries. One is 12V
starter battery that is the same type of the battery used in
ordinary vehicles. It is called the 12V starter battery. The
other battery which propels the vehicle is called the main
drive lithium-ion battery.

The 12V starter battery provides power to the vehicle sys-
tems and features such as the audio system, supplemental
restraint systems, headlights and windshield wiper.
The main drive lithium-ion battery provides power to the
electric motor that propels the vehicle and charges the
12V starter battery.

Through a process called regenerative braking, the main
drive lithium-ion battery is automatically charged, while
the vehicle is decelerating or being driven downhill.
NOTE
If the 12V starter battery is discharge, the electric motor
unit cannot be started. And also the main drive lithium-ion
battery cannot be charged.
WA R N I N G
!
Pay special attention to pedestrians. Because there is
no engine noise, pedestrians may not know the vehi-
cle is approaching and may step into the path of
vehicle travel. Refer to “Approaching vehicle audi-
ble system (AVAS)” on page 3-38.
When leaving the vehicle, always turn off the elec-
tric motor switch. Refer to “Electric motor switch”
on page 3-30.
When parking, to avoid unintended vehicle move-
ment, always move the selector lever to “P” (PARK)
position and apply the parking brake because the
vehicle can move when the ready indicator light is
ON. When the ready indicator light is ON, do not
leave the selector lever in a position other than the
“P” (PARK) position. For the ready indicator, refer
to “Indicator and warning light package” on page 3-
71.
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