turn signal MITSUBISHI iMiEV 2012 1.G Owners Manual

Overview
Instruments and controls (Driver’s area)
N00100201459
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
Outside (Front)
N00100601336
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)
N00100601307
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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General information/Charging
1-45
1

Melody and buzzer from the MiEV Remote can be turned
on or off.
Refer to “To turn on/off melody and buzzer” on page 1-
63.

The transmitter signal will reach further when the antenna
of the MiEV Remote is fully extended and held upright.

The onboard antenna is printed on the right side delta
glass of the vehicle.

When the MiEV Remote is not used for more than 30 sec-
onds, the MiEV Remote will automatically turn off.

Some charge facilities have a timer function which turns
the power supply on and off automatically. When using a
charge facility with this timer function, please adjust the
charging time set by the MiEV Remote to be consistent
with the timer used by the charging facility.
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1-68 General information/Charging
1
The following
symbol blinks
when the power
supply/communi-
cation switch on
the MiEV Remote
is pressed.

ERROR
symbol

symbolBlinks after about 1
second.
Electrical noise source is present in
the vicinity of the MiEV Remote.
(e.g. personal computer)

Electrical noise source is present
between the vehicle and the MiEV
Remote.Move away from the noise source.
Blinks after about 10
seconds.The MiEV Remote antenna is not
extended.Extend the MiEV Remote antenna to communi-
cate.
Out of effective communication range.
(e.g. too far away from the vehicle, or
radio signal is interfered)Move to the location where the system reaches
the effective communication range.
The electric motor switch is at the posi-
tion other than “LOCK” position.Turn the electric motor switch to the “LOCK”
position.

Electrical noise source is present in
the vicinity of the vehicle.

Electrical noise source is present
between the vehicle and the MiEV
Remote.Move away from the noise source.
12V starter battery is discharged. Charge or replace the 12V starter battery.
Refer to “Jump-starting” on page 6-2, “12V
starter battery” on page 9-8.
The below symbol blinks about 10 seconds
after the power/communication switch on
the MiEV Remote is pressed.

ERROR symbolSome errors occur while the system is in
processing.Press the power/communication switch again.
Phenomena
Cause
Remedy
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3
Features and controls
Break-in recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 2
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 2
Electronic immobilizer
(Anti-theft starting system). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 3
Keyless entry system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 7
Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 12
Power door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 14
Child safety locks for rear door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 15
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 16
Theft-alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 18
Power window control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 22
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 25
Inside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 26
Outside rearview mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 28
Electric motor switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 30
Steering wheel lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 32
Starting the electric motor unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 33
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 33
Acoustic vehicle alerting system (AVAS) . . . . . . .3- 38
Service brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 39
Brake assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 40
Anti-lock braking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 41
Electric power steering system (EPS) . . . . . . . . . .3- 44Active stability control (ASC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 46
Tire pressure monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 49
Rear-view camera (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 55
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 58
Indicator and warning light package . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 71
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 72
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 73
Combination headlights and dimmer switch . . . . . 3- 76
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 82
Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 83
Front fog light switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . 3- 83
Wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 84
Electric rear window defogger switch. . . . . . . . . . 3- 89
Horn switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 90
Link System (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 90
Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) . . . . . . . 3- 91
USB input terminal (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 117
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 122
12 V power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 123
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 124
Storage spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 128
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 130
Assist grip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 131
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3-8 Features and controls
3
To l o c k Press the LOCK button (1) to lock all the doors and the liftgate.
If the dome light switch is in the door position, the dome light
will blink once. The turn signal lights will also blink once. NOTE
If you press the LOCK button (1) after locking the doors
and the liftgate, the horn will sound once to confirm that
they are locked.To unlock Press the UNLOCK button (2) to unlock the driver’s door only.
Within about 2 seconds, press the UNLOCK button one more
time to unlock all the doors and the liftgate.
If the dome light switch is in the door position, the dome light
will turn on for about 30 seconds. The turn signal lights will
also blink twice.NOTE
If the UNLOCK button (2) is pressed and no door or
liftgate is opened within about 30 seconds, relocking will
automatically occur.

The door and liftgate unlock function can be set so that all
doors and liftgate unlock when the UNLOCK button (2) is
pressed once.
For details, please contact a certified i-MiEV dealer.Answerback function The keyless entry system answerback functions from the horn
can each be turned on or off as desired.
Horn deactivation/reactivationThe horn answerback function can be set to the following three
conditions.
Each time the horn answerback function is set, a chime will
sound to tell you the condition of the answerback function.
1. Remove the key from the electric motor switch.
2. Open the driver’s door and turn the combination head-
lights and dimmer switch to the “OFF” position.
3. Press the LOCK button (1) for 4 to 10 seconds and press
the UNLOCK button (2) during this time.
4. Release in sequence the UNLOCK and LOCK buttons
within 10 seconds of pressing the UNLOCK button in step
3.Changing the setting of the turn signal lights answer-
back functionThe turn signal lights answerback function can be changed.
If you want to change the answerback function, please contact
a certified i-MiEV dealer for details.Number of
chimes
Condition
One chime The horn will not sound.
Two chimes The horn will sound.
Three chimesThe horn will sound if the auto light switch is
ON (if so equipped).
Four chimesThe horn will sound if the LOCK button is
pressed twice quickly.
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3-20 Features and controls
3
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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Features and controls
3-71
3 Indicator and warning light package
N00519800836
1- Low energy warning indicator → P.3-69
2- Selector lever position indicator → P.3-34
3- Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) indicator
→ P.3-38
4- High-beam indicator → P.3-72
5- Turn-signal indicators/Hazard warning lights → P.3-72
6- Position indicator → P.3-72
7- Front fog light indicator (if so equipped) → P.3-72
8- Service reminder → P.3-63
9- Outside air temperature warning indicator → P.3-67
10- Regenerative brake system indicator → P.3-72
11- Ready indicator → P. 3 - 7 2
12- Tire pressure monitoring system warning light → P.3-50
13- 12V starter battery charging system warning light → P.3-7414- Electric power steering system warning light → P.3-45
15- Electric motor unit warning light → P.3-75
16- Brake warning light → P.3-73
17- Anti-lock braking system warning light → P.3-42
18- Power down warning light → P.3-75
19- Active stability control (ASC) indicator → P.3-48
20- Active stability control (ASC) OFF indicator → P.3-48
21- Charging indicator → P.3-72
22- Theft-alarm indicator → P.3-18
23- Door-ajar warning light → P.3-74
24- Driver ’s seat belt reminder/warning light → P.2-17
25- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) warning light
→ P. 2 - 2 2
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3-72 Features and controls
3Indicators
N00519900127
Turn signal indicators/Hazard warning lights
N00520000232
The arrows will flash in time with the corresponding exterior
turn signals when the turn signal lever is used.
Both arrows will flash when the hazard warning flasher switch
is pressed.NOTE
If the indicator flashes faster than usual or if the indicator
stays on without flashing, check for a malfunctioning turn
signal light bulb or turn signal connection.High beam indicator
N00520100086
A blue light comes on when the headlights are on high beam.Front fog light indicator
(if so equipped)
N00520200221
This indicator comes on while the front fog lights are on.Position indicator
N00551300039
This indicator turns on while the position lights are on.Ready indicator
N00573200012
This indicator comes on when the electric motor switch is
turned to “START” and driving becomes possible.
Charging indicator
N00573300013
This indicator flashes when the regular charging cable or quick
charging cable is connected.
After that, the light switches to being illuminated when charg-
ing starts and goes out when charging is completed.Regenerative brake system indicator
N00573400014
The indicator comes on when the regenerative brake perfor-
mance may be weakened. In this case, drive the vehicle at a
lower speed.
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