tow MITSUBISHI iMiEV 2013 Owner's Manual (in English)

MiEV Remote System*
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The
MiEV Remote System has the following three
functions.
l Timer Charging
When the EV charging cable (regular
charger) is connected, the batteries will
only charge during the pre-set time peri-
od selected using the MiEV Remote.
l Remote Climate Control
When the EV charging cable (regular
charger) is connected, the air-conditioner
can be activated for up to 30 minutes pri-
or to using the vehicle. This feature can
be used to cool or heat the car and to acti-
vate the front and rear window defroster.
l Traction Battery Level Indicator
The charge remaining in the traction bat-
tery can be confirmed through the MiEV
Remote.
Glass antenna MiEV
Remote WARNING
l Individuals
who use implantable pace-
makers or implantable cardiovascular-de-
fibrillators should keep away from the ex-
ternal and internal transmitters. The elec-
tromagnetic waves used in the MiEV Re-
mote System may affect the operation of
implantable pacemakers and implantable
cardiovascular defibrillators.
l Individuals using other electro-medical
apparatus besides implantable pacemak-
ers and implantable cardiovascular defib-
rillators should check with the manufac-
turer of the apparatus to confirm the ef-
fect of the electromagnetic waves used by
the MiEV Remote System. The electro-
magnetic waves may affect the operations
of the electro-medical apparatus.
l Never use the MiEV Remote near medi-
cal equipment. Electromagnetic waves
could adversely affect the medical equip-
ment.
l Keep the MiEV Remote in the place
where children will not touch or play
with the remote.
l When bringing the MiEV Remote on
flights, do not press any switches on the
MiEV Remote while on the plane. If a
switch is pressed on the plane, the MiEV
Remote emits electromagnetic waves
which like cell phones and other wireless
devices, could interfere with systems on
the airplane.
When carrying the MiEV Remote in a
bag, be careful that no switches on the
MiEV Remote can be pressed by mistake. CAUTION
l
Never disassemble or modify the MiEV
Remote. No user serviceable parts are in-
side except batteries.
l Disassembling or modifying the MiEV Re-
mote or removing a label from the MiEV
Remote may violate regulations.
NOTE l The

MiEV Remote system uses radio waves.
The MiEV Remote can operate within approx-
imately 100 m from the vehicle.
In the following environments or situations,
the MiEV Remote may not transmit and re-
ceive radio waves correctly. As a result, the
remote may not operate properly. • When the vehicle and the MiEV Remoteare separated by a concrete wall.
• When there is a metal wall between the vehicle and the MiEV Remote.
• When the vehicle is surrounded by other tall vehicles.
• When the vehicle and/or the MiEV Re- mote is near a facility emitting strong ra-
dio waves, such as a television tower, a
transformer substation, a broadcasting sta-
tion or an airport.
• When other electrical equipment such as computers or cell-phones are placed near
the MiEV Remote.
• When the MiEV Remote touches some- thing metallic, or is covered by a metal ob-
ject.
• When batteries for the MiEV Remote are weak. Charging
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To lock or unlock from inside the vehi-
cle
1- Lock
2-
Unlock
Pull the inside door handle towards you to open the
door.
NOTE l The driver’s door can be opened without us-
ing the lock knob by pulling on the inside
door handle.
Also, all other doors and the tailgate are un-
locked at the same time. To lock without using the key
Set the inside lock knob (1) to the locked position,
and close the door (2).
NOTE
l The
driver’s door cannot be locked using the
inside lock knob while the driver’s door is
opened. Central door locks
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NOTE l Each

of the doors can be locked or unlocked
independently by using the inside lock knob.
l Repeated continuous operation between lock
and unlock could activate the central door
locking systems built-in protection circuit
and prevent the system from operating. If
this occurs, wait about 1 minute before oper-
ating the inside lock knob or the key.
Driver’s door with key
Using the key on the driver’s door locks or unlocks
all doors and the tailgate. 1- Lock
2-

Unlock Locking and unlocking
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Folding the seatbacks forward
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Larger
objects can be loaded into the vehicle if a
seatback is folded forward. CAUTION
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Do
not stack luggage in the vehicle higher
than the seatback height. Also, firmly se-
cure the luggage.
Serious accidents could result due to un-
restrained objects entering the passenger
compartment during sudden braking.
To fold
Pull the lever, and fold the rear seatbacks forward. NOTE
l Do

not operate the lever in the wrong direc-
tion.
Doing so could damage the lever and make it
impossible to operate the seatback. To replace
1. Raise
the seatback until it locks securely into
place.
2. Push lightly on the seatback to confirm that it has actually been secured.
Rear seat cushion E00401900173
The rear seat cushion can be removed. It is re-
moved

when the tyre repair kit stored under the
seat cushion is taken out. Use this function when
putting the seat covers on, etc.
To remove
1. Pull the seat stoppers (A) to unlock the seatcushion (B).
2. Lift up the seat cushion and pull it towards you to remove it. To install
1. Place
the seat belt’s buckles on top of the
seat cushion. 2. Pushing the seat cushion as far back as possi-
ble,
press the hooks (A) on the underside of
the seat cushion into the right and left stop-
per installation holes (B) until a click is heard. 3. After
installing the seat cushion, shake it light-
ly to check that it is properly fixed in position. Seat and seat belts
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NOTE
l You
can check if the belt locks by pulling it
forward quickly.
To fasten 1. Pull the seat belt out slowly while holdingthe latch plate.
NOTE l When the seat belts cannot be pulled out in a
locked condition, pull the belts once forceful-
ly and then return them. After that, pull the
belts out slowly once again.
2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle until a “click” is heard. WARNING
l Never
wear the lap portion of the belt
across your abdomen. During accidents it
can press sharply against the abdomen
and increase the risk of injury. WARNING
l The
seat belts must not be twisted when
worn.
3. Pull
the belt slightly to adjust slackness as de- sired.
To unfasten
Hold the latch plate and push the button on the buck-
le. NOTE
l As

the belt retracts automatically, keep hold-
ing the latch plate while retracting so that the
belt stows slowly. Failure to do this could
damage the vehicle. Seat belt warning
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Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder/
warning lamp E00414800020
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warn-
ing lamp is located on the instrument panel. When the electric motor switch is turned to the
“ON”

position, if a driver or a front passenger has
not fastened the seat belt, the warning lamp will il-
luminate.
Having passed approximately 1 minute since the
electric motor switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion, if the seat belt remains unfastened when the ve-
hicle is driven, the warning lamp will flash and the
tone will sound intermittently for approximately 90
seconds.
If the seat belt subsequently remains unfastened,
the warning lamp and tone will issue further warn-
ings each time the vehicle starts moving from a
stop. And if the passenger unfastens the seat belt
while driving, the warning will operate in the same
way.
When the seat belt is fastened, the warnings will stop. Seat and seat belts
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MIST- Misting function
The wipers will operate once.
OFF- Off
INT- Intermittent (Speed sensitive)
LO- Slow
HI- Fast
To adjust intermittent intervals
With the lever in the “INT” (speed-sensitive) posi-
tion, the intermittent intervals can be adjusted by
turning the knob (A). 1- Fast
2-

Slow
NOTE l The speed-sensitive-operation function of the
windscreen wipers can be deactivated.
For further information, we recommend you
to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point. Misting function
The

wipers will operate once if the wiper lever is
raised to the “MIST” position and released. This op-
eration is useful when it is drizzling, etc. The wip-
ers will continue to operate while the lever is held
in the “MIST” position. Windscreen washer
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The washer fluid will be sprayed onto the wind-
screen

by pulling the lever towards you. The wip-
ers operate automatically several times while the
washer fluid is being sprayed. CAUTION
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If
the washer is used in cold weather, the
washer fluid sprayed against the glass
may freeze resulting in poor visibility.
Heat the glass with the defroster or demis-
ter before using the washer.
Rear window wiper and washer E00507301223
The rear window wiper and washer switch can be
operated

with the electric motor switch in the
“ON” or “ACC” position. Instruments and controls
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Economical driving.......................................................................5-02
Driving, alcohol and drugs
........................................................... 5-02
Safe driving techniques ................................................................ 5-03
Parking brake................................................................................ 5-03
Parking.......................................................................................... 5-04
Inside rear-view mirror ................................................................. 5-05
Outside rear-view mirrors ............................................................. 5-05
Electric motor switch .................................................................... 5-07
Steering wheel lock ...................................................................... 5-08
Starting the electric motor unit ..................................................... 5-08
Transmission................................................................................. 5-09
Driving the vehicle ....................................................................... 5-11
Inspection
and maintenance following rough road oper-
ation.......................................................................................... 5-12
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) .................................5-12
Braking......................................................................................... 5-14
Brake assist system....................................................................... 5-15
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..................................................... 5-15
Electric power steering system (EPS) ..........................................5-17
Active stability control (ASC) ...................................................... 5-18
Cargo loads................................................................................... 5-20
Trailer towing ............................................................................... 5-21Starting and driving
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NOTE
l Apply
sufficient force to the parking brake
lever to hold the vehicle stationary after the
foot brake is released.
l If the parking brake does not hold the vehicle
stationary after the foot brake is released,
have your vehicle checked immediately.
To release the parking brake 1- Firmly
depress and hold the brake pedal,
then pull the lever up slightly.
2- Push the button at the end of hand grip.
3- Lower the lever fully. CAUTION
l
Before
driving, be sure that the parking
brake is fully released and the brake warn-
ing lamp is off.
If a vehicle is driven without releasing the
parking brake, the brake will be overhea-
ted, resulting in ineffective braking and
possible brake failure. CAUTION
l
If
the brake warning lamp does not extin-
guish when the parking brake is fully re-
leased, the brake system may be malfunc-
tioning.
Have your vehicle checked immediately.
For details, refer to “Brake warning
lamp” on page 4-09. Parking
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To

park the vehicle, fully engage the parking
brake, and then move the selector lever to the “P”
(PARK) position.
Parking on a hill
To prevent the vehicle from rolling, follow these
procedures:
Parking on a downhill slope
Turn the front wheels towards the kerb and move
the vehicle forward until the kerb side wheel gently
touches the kerb.
Apply the parking brake and place the selector lev-
er into the “P” (PARK) position.
If necessary, apply chocks to the wheels.
Parking on an uphill slope
Turn the front wheels away from the kerb and
move the vehicle back until the kerb side wheel gen-
tly touches the kerb.
Apply the parking brake and place the selector lev-
er into the “P” (PARK) position.
If necessary, apply chocks to the wheels.
NOTE
l Be sure to apply the parking brake before
moving the selector lever to the “P” (PARK)
position. If you move the selector lever to
the “P” (PARK) position before applying the
parking brake, it may be difficult to disen-
gage the selector lever from the “P” (PARK)
position when you next drive the vehicle, re-
quiring application of a strong force to the se-
lector lever to move it from the “P” (PARK)
position. 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
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The outside mirror can be folded in towards the
side

window to prevent damage when parking in
narrow areas. CAUTION
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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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If the indication lamp illuminates
while driving
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If
an abnormal condition occurs in the system, the indication lamp and indication lamp will turn
on. CAUTION
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The system may be malfunctioning.
Stop

the vehicle in a safe place, put the se-
lector lever to the “P” (PARK) position
and turn off the electric motor unit.
Restart the electric motor unit and check
whether the indication lamp goes out. If
they go out, there is no abnormal condi-
tion. If they do not go out or appear fre-
quently, it is not necessary to stop the ve-
hicle immediately, but we recommend
you to have your vehicle inspected.
Towing E00624400106CAUTION
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When
towing the vehicle with only the
front wheels raised off the ground, do not
place the electric motor switch in the
“ON” position. Placing the electric motor
switch in the “ON” position could cause
the ASC to operate, resulting in an acci-
dent.
For details, refer to “Towing” on page
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Cargo load precautions CAUTION
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Do
not load cargo or luggage higher than
the top of the seatback. Be sure that your
cargo or luggage cannot move once your
vehicle is moving. Having the driver’s vi-
sion blocked, and your cargo being
thrown inside the cabin if you suddenly
have to brake can cause a serious acci-
dent or injury.
l Load heavy cargo or luggage in the front
of the vehicle. If the load in the back of
the vehicle is too heavy, steering may be-
come unstable.
Loading a roof carrier CAUTION
l
Use
a roof carrier that properly fits your
vehicle. Do not load luggage directly onto
the roof.
For installation, refer to the instruction
manual accompanying the roof carrier.
l When attaching/removing the roof carri-
er and loading/removing luggage, do not
apply excessive pressure on a single point.
Depending on how and where the force is
applied, this may cause dents on the vehi-
cle roof. NOTE
l We

recommend you to use a genuine
MITSUBISHI roof carrier.
Roof carrier precautions CAUTION
l
Make
sure that the weight of the luggage
does not exceed the allowable roof load
(43 kg).
If the allowable roof load is exceeded, this
may cause damage to the vehicle.
The roof load is the total allowable load
on the roof (the weight of the roof carrier
plus the weight of luggage placed on the
roof carrier).
l When luggage is loaded onto the vehicle,
please make sure to drive slowly and
avoid excessive manoeuvres such as sud-
den braking or quick turning.
In addition, place the luggage on the car-
rier so that its weight is distributed even-
ly with the heaviest items on the bottom.
Do not load items that are wider than the
roof carrier.
The additional weight on the roof could
raise the vehicle’s centre of gravity and af-
fect vehicle handling characteristics.
As a result, driving errors or emergency
manoeuvres could lead to a loss of control
and result in an accident. Starting and driving
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CAUTION
l
Before driving and after travelling a
short distance, always check the load to
make sure it is securely fastened to the
roof carrier.
Check periodically during your travel
that the load remains secure.
NOTE l To

prevent wind noise, remove the roof carri-
er when not in use.
l Remove the roof carrier before using an auto-
matic car wash.
l Be sure that adequate clearance is main-
tained for raising the tailgate when installing
a roof carrier. Trailer towing
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l Do
not use this vehicle for trailer towing.
It may cause an accident or damage the
vehicle. Starting and driving
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