key MITSUBISHI iMiEV 2013 (in English) User Guide

OFF All lamps off
AUTO With the electric motor switch
in the “ON” position, head-
lamps, position, tail, licence
plate, and instrument panel
lamps turn on and off automati-
cally in accordance with outside
light
level. All lamps turn off au-
tomatically when the electric
motor switch is turned to the
“OFF” position. Position, tail, licence plate and
instrument panel lamps on
Headlamps and other lamps go
on
NOTE
l The

sensitivity of the automatic on/off con-
trol can be adjusted. For further information,
please contact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.
l When the headlamps are turned off by the au-
tomatic on/off control with the electric motor
switch in the “ON” position, the front fog
lamps (if so equipped) and rear fog lamps al-
so go off. When the headlamps are subse-
quently turned back on by the automatic on/
off control, the front fog lamps also come on
but the rear fog lamp stays off. If you wish to
turn the rear fog lamp back on, operate the
switch again.
l Do not place anything on the automatic light
sensor (A), and do not clean with a glass clean-
er. l
If
the lamps do not turn on or off with the
switch in the “AUTO” position, manually op-
erate the switch and we recommend you to
have your vehicle checked.
Lamps (headlamps, fog lamp, etc.) au-
to-cutout function E00532700396
l If
the key is turned to the “LOCK” or
“ACC” position or removed from the electric
motor switch, and without opening the driv-
er’s door for 3 minutes while the lamp
switch in the “ ”
position, the lamps will
turn off automatically.
l If the key is turned to the “LOCK” or
“ACC” position or removed from the electric
motor switch and the driver’s door is opened
within 3 minutes while the lamp switch is in
the “ ”
position, a buzzer will sound to
warn the driver that the lamps have not been
turned off, and these lamps will automatical-
ly turn off. NOTE
l The

lamp auto-cutout will not function when
the lamp switch is in the “ ” position.
l When

the key has been turned to either the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position or removed
from the electric motor switch with the lamp
switch in the “ ”
position, and the lamp
switch is returned to the “OFF” position with-
in approximately 3 minutes, the auto-cutout
function will not be activated.
When you want to keep the lamps on 1. Turn the lamp switch in the “OFF” positionwhile the key is in the “LOCK” position.
2. Turn on the lamps with the switch in the
“ ”
or “ ” position again, then the
lamps will remain on.
NOTE l It is possible to disable the lamp auto-cutout
function. For further information, we recom-
mend you to consult MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
Lamp monitor buzzer E00506100605
If the driver’s door is opened when the key is in the
“LOCK”

or “ACC” position or removed from the
electric motor switch while the lamps are on, a buz-
zer will sound to remind the driver to turn off the
lamps.
When the lamp auto-cutout function acts, the buz-
zer will stop automatically. Instruments and controls
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Safe driving techniques
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Driving
safety and protection against injury cannot
be fully ensured. However, we recommend that
you pay extra attention to the following:
Seat belts
Before starting the vehicle, make sure that you and
your passengers have fastened your seat belts.
Floor mats WARNING
l Keep
floor mats clear of the pedals by cor-
rectly laying floor mats that are suitable
for the vehicle.
To prevent the floor mats from slipping
out of position, securely retain them us-
ing the hook etc.
Note that laying a floor mat over a pedal
or laying one floor mat on top of another
can obstruct pedal operation and lead to
a serious accident. Carrying children in the vehicle
l Never leave your vehicle unattended with the
key

and children inside the vehicle. Children
may play with the driving controls and this
could lead to an accident.
l Make sure that infants and small children are
properly restrained in accordance with the
laws and regulations, and for maximum pro-
tection in case of an accident.
l Prevent children from playing in the luggage
compartment. It is quite dangerous to allow
them to play there while the vehicle is moving.
Loading luggage
When loading luggage, be careful not to load
above the height of seats. This is dangerous not on-
ly because rearward vision will be obstructed, but
also the luggage may be projected into the passen-
ger compartment under hard braking. Parking brake
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To
park the vehicle, first bring it to a complete
stop, fully apply the parking lever sufficiently to
hold the vehicle.
To apply the parking brake 1- Firmly
depress and hold the brake pedal,
then pull the lever up without pushing the but-
ton at the end of hand grip. CAUTION
l
When
you intend to apply the parking
brake, firmly press the brake pedal to
bring the vehicle to a complete stop be-
fore pulling the parking brake lever.
Pulling the parking brake lever with the
vehicle moving could make the rear
wheels lock up, thereby making the vehi-
cle unstable. It could also make the park-
ing brake malfunction. Starting and driving
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Parking with the electric motor unit
running
Never
leave the electric motor unit running while
you take a short sleep/rest. WARNING
l Leaving
the electric motor unit running
risks injury or death from accidentally
moving the selector lever.
Do not keep the steering wheel fully
turned for a long time
More
effort could be required to turn the steering
wheel. Refer to “Electric power steering system
(EPS)” on page 5-17.
When leaving the vehicle
Always carry the key and lock all doors and the tail-
gate when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit area. Inside rear-view mirror
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Adjust

the rear-view mirror only after making any
seat adjustments so you have a clear view to the
rear of the vehicle. WARNING
l Do
not attempt to adjust the rear-view
mirror while driving. This can be danger-
ous.
Always adjust the mirror before driving.
Adjust the rear-view mirror to maximize the view
through the rear window. Outside rear-view mirrors
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To adjust the mirror position E00601000655
The outside rear-view mirrors can be operated
when

the electric motor switch is in the “ON” or
“ACC” position. WARNING
l Do
not attempt to adjust the rear-view
mirrors while driving. This can be danger-
ous.
Always adjust the mirrors before driving.
l Your vehicle is equipped with convex
type mirrors.
Please take into consideration, that ob-
jects you see in the mirror will look small-
er and farther away compared to a nor-
mal flat mirror.
Do not use this mirror to estimate dis-
tance of following vehicles when changing
lanes. Starting and driving
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1. Place the lever (A) to the same side as the mir-
ror you wish to adjust. L- Left outside mirror adjustment
R- Right outside mirror adjustment
2. Press

the switch (B) to the left, right, up or
down to adjust the mirror position. 1- Up
2- Down
3- Right
4- Left
3. Return the lever (A) back to the middle posi- tion (•).
Retracting and extending the outside
mirrors E00601100669
The outside mirror can be folded in towards the
side

window to prevent damage when parking in
narrow areas. CAUTION
l
Do
not drive the vehicle with the mirror
folded in.
The lack of rearward visibility normally
provided by the mirror could lead to an
accident.
With the electric motor switch in the “ON” or
“ACC”
position, push the mirror retractor switch to
retract the mirrors.
Push it again to extend the mirrors to their original
positions.
After turning the electric motor switch to the
“LOCK” position, it is possible to retract and ex-
tend the mirrors using the mirror retractor switch
for about 30 seconds. CAUTION
l
It
is possible to retract and extend the mir-
rors by hand. After retracting a mirror us-
ing the mirror retractor switch, however,
you should extend it by using the switch
again, not by hand. If you extended the
mirror by hand after retracting it using
the switch, it would not properly lock in
position. As a result, it could move be-
cause of the wind or vibration while you
are driving, taking away your rearward
visibility.
NOTE l Be

careful not to get your hands trapped
while a mirror is moving.
l The mirrors can be retracted or extended
with the keyless entry system remote control
switch. Refer to “Keyless entry system” on
page 2-03.
l If you move a mirror by hand or it moves af-
ter hitting a person or object, you may not be
able to return it to its original position using
the mirror retractor switch. If this happens,
push the mirror retractor switch to place the
mirror in its retracted position and then push
the switch again to return the mirror to its orig-
inal position.
l When freezing has occurred and mirrors fail
to operate as intended, please refrain from re-
peated pushing of the retractor switch as this
action can result in burn-out of the mirror mo-
tor circuits. Starting and driving
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Heated mirror*
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To
demist or defrost the outside rear-view mirrors,
press the rear window demister switch.
The indication lamp (A) will illuminate while the
demister is on.
The heater will be turned off automatically in about
20 minutes. NOTE
l Since

the demister requires a significant
amount of power, stop the demister as soon
as the window is demisted. Electric motor switch
E00629400013 LOCK
The

steering wheel is locked. The key can only be
inserted and removed in this position.
ACC
The ready indicator is not illuminated, but the au-
dio system and other electric devices can be operat-
ed.
ON
The electric motor unit is running, and all the vehi-
cle’s electrical devices can be operated.
START
The electric motor unit operates. After the electric
motor unit has started, release the key and it will au-
tomatically return to the “ON” position. NOTE
l 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 in the immobil-
izer computer. Refer to “Electronic immobil-
izer (Anti-theft starting system)” on page
2-02.
To remove the key E00629500014
1. Set
the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) po-
sition.
2. Turn the key to the “LOCK” position and re- move it. Starting and driving
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CAUTION
l
If the ready indicator goes out while driv-
ing, the brake servomechanism will cease
to function and braking efficiency will de-
teriorate. Also, the power steering system
may not operate, the steering wheel feels
heavy when turning it.
l When the ready indicator has turned off,
turn the electric motor switch to the
“LOCK” position.
Leaving the electric motor switch in the
“ON” or “ACC” position and using elec-
trical devices such as the audio system for
a long time could cause the auxiliary bat-
tery to go flat and prevent the electric mo-
tor unit from being started. Steering wheel lock
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To lock
Remove the key at the “LOCK” position.
Turn the steering wheel until it is locked.
To unlock
Turn

the key to the “ACC” position while moving
the steering wheel slightly right and left. CAUTION
l
Remove the key when leaving the vehicle.
In some countries, it is prohibited to leave
the key in the vehicle when parked. Starting the electric motor unit
E00629300012 CAUTION
l
Never
attempt to start the electric motor
unit by pushing or pulling the vehicle.
The starting procedure is as follows: 1. Insert
the key in the electric motor switch
and fasten the seat belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. Make sure the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position. NOTE
l The

electric motor unit will not start unless
the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) posi-
tion. Starting and driving
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5. Press the brake pedal with your right foot.
Turn the electric motor switch fully, keep it
in the “START” position for one to two sec-
onds, and slowly return it to its original posi-
tion. When you hear the startup sound and
the ready indicator comes on, startup of the
electric motor unit is complete.
NOTE l If the ready indicator does not illuminate, re-
turn the electric motor switch to the “LOCK”
position once. After a while, turn it to the
“START” position to start the electric motor
unit.
l To prevent a careless start, your vehicle is
equipped with electric motor reminder. Refer
to “Electric motor reminder” on page 5-09.
Electric motor reminder E00630700029
If the driver’s door is opened while the key is in
the

“ON” position, the electric motor reminder buz-
zer sounds intermittently to remind the key is in the
electric motor switch.
Selector lever reminder E00630800017
If the driver’s door is opened while the selector lev-
er

is placed into the other positions from the “P”
(PARK) position while the electric motor switch is
on, the selector lever reminder buzzer sounds in the
interval shorter than electric motor reminder buzzer. Transmission
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Selector lever operation E00603301037 While depressing the brake pedal,
move

the selector lever through the gate. Move the selector lever through the gate. WARNING
l Always
depress the brake pedal when
shifting the selector lever into the other
position from the “P” (PARK) or “N”
(NEUTRAL) position.
Never put your foot on the accelerator ped-
al while shifting the selector lever from
the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) po-
sition.
NOTE l To

avoid erroneous operation, move the se-
lector lever firmly into each position and brief-
ly hold it there. Always check the position
shown by the selector lever position display
after moving the selector lever.
l If the brake pedal is not depressed and held,
the shift-lock device activates to prevent the
selector lever from being moved from the
“P” (PARK) position. Starting and driving
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WARNING
l Avoid sudden regenerative braking when
driving on wet or icy roads. Using sudden
regenerative braking under these condi-
tions could cause the vehicle to skid, re-
sulting in a serious accident.
NOTE l When

the traction battery level is nearly full
or the traction battery temperature is low, the
regenerative braking performance may be
weakened. In this case, drive the vehicle at a
low speed.
“C” COMFORT
This position gives weaker regenerative braking
than the “D” (DRIVE) position. It enables relaxed
driving in circumstances in which you do not accel-
erate or decelerate much (for example, suburban
driving). It is intended for long cruising. Driving the vehicle
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Operation of the transmission E00629800020 CAUTION
l
Before
selecting a position with the elec-
tric motor unit running and the vehicle
stationary, fully depress the brake pedal
to prevent the vehicle from creeping.
The vehicle will begin to move as soon as
the transmission is engaged, the brakes
should only be released when you are
ready to drive away.
l Depress the brake pedal with the right
foot at all times.
Using the left foot could cause driver move-
ment delay in case of an emergency.
l Operating the accelerator pedal while the
other foot is resting on the brake pedal
will affect braking efficiency and may
cause premature wear of brake pads.
Waiting E00630900018
For short waiting periods, such as at traffic signals
the

vehicle can be left in selector lever position and
held stationary with the service brake.
For longer waiting periods with the electric motor
unit running, place the selector lever in the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position and apply the parking brake,
while holding the vehicle stationary with the serv-
ice brake. CAUTION
l
Never
hold the vehicle stationary while in
transmission on a hill with the accelera-
tor, always apply the parking brake and/
or service brake.
Parking E00631000016
To park the vehicle, first bring it to a complete
stop,

fully engage the parking brake, and then
move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position.
If you are going to leave the vehicle unattended, al-
ways switch off the electric motor unit and carry
the key.
NOTE
l On a slope, be sure to apply the parking
brake before moving the selector lever to the
“P” (PARK) position. If you move the selec-
tor lever to the “P” (PARK) position before
applying the parking brake, it may be diffi-
cult to disengage the selector lever from the
“P” (PARK) position when you next drive
the vehicle, requiring application of a strong
force to the selector lever to move it from the
“P” (PARK) position. Starting and driving
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Interior lamps
E007120012201- Room lamp (rear)
2-
Map & room lamps (front)
NOTE l If you leave the lamps on when the ready in-
dicator is not illuminated, you will run down
the auxiliary battery.
Before you leave the vehicle, make sure that
the lamps are turned off. Map & room lamps (front)
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Room lamp 1- (DOOR)
lThe

lamp illuminates when a door or the
tailgate is opened. It goes off about 15 sec-
onds after the door or tailgate is closed
(delayed off function).
However, the lamp goes off immediately
in the following cases: • When the electric motor switch isturned to the “ON” position.
• When the central door lock function is used to lock the vehicle.
• When the remote control switch of the keyless entry system is used to
lock the vehicle.
l If the lamp is left switched on with the
electric motor switch in the “LOCK” or
“ACC” position and a door or the tailgate
is opened, it goes off automatically after
approximately 30 minutes.
The lamp will illuminate again after it au-
tomatically goes off in the following cases: • When
the electric motor switch is
turned to the “ON” position.
• When the remote control switch of the keyless entry system is operated.
• When any of the doors or the tailgate is opened after all doors and the tail-
gate are closed.
NOTE l When the key is removed while the doors
and tailgate are closed, the lamp is illumina-
ted and after about 15 seconds it goes off.
l The time until the lamp goes off (delayed
off) can be adjusted. For details, please con-
sult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.
l The auto cut-out function can be deactivated.
For details, please consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
2- The lamp stays off regardless of whether the
doors and tailgate are open or closed. For pleasant driving
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Map lamps
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Regardless
of the position of the room lamp
switch, when the lens is pressed, the lamp on the
side that was pressed will illuminate. Press the lens
again to turn off the lamp. Room lamp (rear)
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The
lamp illuminates regardless of whether
the doors and tailgate are open or closed.
2- (•)
lThe

lamp illuminates when a door or the
tailgate is opened. It goes off about 15 sec-
onds after the door or tailgate is closed
(delayed off function).
However, the lamp goes off immediately
in the following cases: • When the electric motor switch isturned to the “ON” position.
• When the central door lock function is used to lock the vehicle.
• When the remote control switch of the keyless entry system is used to
lock the vehicle.

l If the lamp is left switched on with the
electric motor switch in the “LOCK” or
“ACC” position and a door or the tailgate
is opened, it goes off automatically after
approximately 30 minutes.
The lamp will illuminate again after it au-
tomatically goes off in the following cases:
• When the electric motor switch isturned to the “ON” position.
• When the remote control switch of the keyless entry system is operated.
• When any of the doors or the tailgate is opened after all doors and the tail-
gate are closed.
NOTE l When the key is removed while the doors
and tailgate are closed, the lamp is illumina-
ted and after about 15 seconds it goes off.
l The time until the lamp goes off (delayed
off) can be adjusted. For details, please con-
sult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point. l
The auto cut-out function cannot be operated
when the room lamp switch is in the “ON”
position.
Also, this function can be deactivated. For de-
tails, please consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
3- (OFF) The lamp goes off regardless of whether the
doors and tailgate are open or closed. For pleasant driving
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