cooling MITSUBISHI iMiEV 2014 1.G User Guide

Vents 7-2 Comfort controls
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Adjust the direction of the air flow by moving the knob (A) and vent.
When the dimple (A) is pressed, the vent opens.To close the vent, press the dimple (B) on the opposite side.
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To change the position and amount of air flowing from the vents,
turn the mode selec-
tion dial. Refer to “Mode selection dial” on page 7-5. These symbols are used
in the next several
illustrations to demonstrate the quantity of air coming from the vents. : Small amount of air from the vents: Large amount of air from the vents
Ve n t s 1- Center vents 2- Side vents
NOTE
 Do not place beverages on top of the instru- ment panel. If they splash into the air condi- tioning vents, they coul
d damage the system.
Air flow and direction adjust- ments Center vents
1- Left-right adjustment 2- Up-down adjustmentSide vents
NOTE
 On rare occasions, air from the vents of an air-conditioned vehicle
may be foggy. This is
only moist air cooling suddenly and does notindicate a problem.  Do not let drinks or ot
her liquids get into the
vents as they could pr
event the air condition-
ing from operating normally.
Changing the mode selection
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Air conditioning
Comfort controls 7-5
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ing to the temperature of the interior and the position of the temperature control dial.
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Use this dial to adjust the temperature of the air flow from the vents. Turn the temperature control dial clockwiseto make the air warmer. Turn it counterclock- wise to make the air cooler. When the dial is set to middle (
) position,
only uncooled and unheated air will flow. When the dial is moved to middle (
) posi-
tion when using cooling or heating, cooling or heating stops.
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To change the position and amount of air flowing from the vents, turn the mode selec-tion dial. Refer to “Changing the mode selec- tion” on page 7-2.
Temperature control dial
NOTE
 When the dial is moved from middle (
)
position to the left while the air conditioning is not operating, the ai
r temperature will not
change.
 When the dial is moved to middle (
) posi-
tion and then to the left while the air condi-tioning is operating,
the air conditioning
system is operating again.  When the temperature control dial is set to “C” position, the air se
lection will be auto-
matically set to the re
circulation position and
the air conditioning will operate.When the dial is moved thereafter, the air conditioning continues to
operate and the air
selection setting returns to the setting beforethe dial was set to “C” position.
Mode selection dial
NOTE
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The vents change to the following positions according to the position of the temperaturecontrol dial. Refer to “Temperature
control dial” on page
7-5.
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Normally, use the outside
air position to keep
the windshield and side windows clear and to quickly remove fog or frost from the wind- shield. To change the air selection, simply press the air selection switch.  Outside air {Indicator light (A) OFF} Outside air is introduced into the passen- ger compartment. Recirculated air {Indicator light (A) ON} Air is recirculated
inside the passenger
compartment.
If high cooling performance is desired, or, if the outside air is dusty
or contaminated in
some way, use the
recirculat
ion position.
Switch to the outside
air position every now
and then to keep the windows from foggingup.
“AUTO” positionTemperature control
dial position
Ve n t s
Between “C” and mid-
dle(
)
: Upper part
of front passen- ger compart-
ment
Mid- dle(
)
Set the dial to middle (
)
from the “C”
side
: Upper part
of front passen- ger compart-
ment
Set the dial to middle (
)
from the “H”
side
: Leg area
Between middle ( ) and “H”
Near middle
( )
: Leg area
Near “H”
: Leg area,
windshield, and door windows
CAUTION When using the mode se
lection dial between
the “ ” and “ ” positions, prevent fog- ging by pressing the air selection switch toselect outside air. (Refer to “Air selection switch” on page 7-6.)
Air selection switch
CAUTION Using recirculated air for a long time may cause the windows to fog up. NOTE
 When the mode selection dial is set to the “ ” position, the
air conditioning com-
pressor runs automatically. Outside air intro- duction will also be selected automatically.  When the temperature control dial is set to the “C” position, the ai
r selection will be
automatically set to
the recirculation posi-
tion.
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Air conditioning
Comfort controls 7-7
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Push the switch, and the air conditioning compressor will turn on. The air conditioning indicator light (A) will come on. Push the switch again and the air condition- ing compressor will stop and the indicatorlight (A) goes off.
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When the blower speed selection dial is notOFF and the MAX switch is pressed, the indi- cator light (A) illumina
tes and cooling/heat-
ing performance and
the air conditioning
setting is changed according to the tempera- ture control dial position. When the switch is pr
essed again, the opera-
tion returns to the mode before pressing the switch.
The heating capability is at maximum. The air flow is at maximum. The air conditioning au
tomatically operates
and the cooling capabi
lity is at maximum.
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1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position. 2. Set the air selection switch (A) to the out- side position.3. Turn the temperature control dial clock- wise or counterclockw
ise to the desired
temperature between middle (
) and “H”
position.
Air conditioning switch MAX switch
When the temperature control dial is set between middle (
) and “H” position
When the temperature control dial is in middle (
) position
When the temperature control dial is set between “C” and middle (
) position
NOTE
Do not use the cooling/heating function with the MAX switch for a long time. Because the power consumption is gr
eatly increased, the
cruising range is shortened.
 When the blower speed
selection dial or tem-
perature control dial
is operated with the
indicator light illumina
ted, the indicator light
goes out and the selected function overrides others. Other functions return to the mode beforepressing the MAX switch.  When the air conditioning is operated with the MAX switch, the air conditioning does not stop if the func
tion is cancelled.
Operating the air conditioning system Heating
NOTE
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4. Select the desi
red blower speed.
1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position.2. Set the air selection switch (A) to the out- side position. 3. Turn the temperature control dial clock-wise or counterclockwise to between mid- dle (
) position and “H” position.
4. Turn the blower speed selection dial to any position other than “OFF” position. 5. Press the MAX switch (B).
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For ordinary cooling 1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position. 2. Set the air selection switch (A) to the out- side position. 3. Turn the temperature control dial clock- wise or counterclockwise to the desired temperature be
tween middle (
) and “C”
position. 4. Select the desi
red blower speed.
5. Push the air conditioning switch (B).6. When the air conditioning is operating, the switch indicator light (C) illuminates.
NOTE
 When the blower speed selection dial is set to the “AUTO” positi
on, the air flow is
adjusted automatically according to the tem- perature of the interi
or and the position of
the temperature control dial.
Quick heating
NOTE
 Do not use the heating function with the MAX switch for a long time. Because the power consumption is gr
eatly increased, the
cruising range is shortened.
Cooling
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Air conditioning
Comfort controls 7-9
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For quick cooling 1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position. 2. Set the air selection switch (A) to the recirculati
on position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial clock-wise or counterclockwise to between mid- dle (
) and “C” position.
4. Turn the blower speed selection dial toany position other than “OFF” position. 5. Press the MAX switch (B). The air conditioning automatically oper-ates and the indicator light (C) illumi- nates.
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To remove frost or fog from the windshield and door windows, use
the mode selection
dial (“ ” or “ ”). Use this setting to ke
ep the windshield and
door windows clear of mist, and to keep the leg area heated (when driving in rain orsnow). 1. Set the air selection switch (A) to the out- side position.
NOTE
 If the outside air is dus
ty or contaminated in
some way, set the air selection switch (A) tothe recirculation positi
on. Let in some out-
side air from time to time for good ventila- tion.  To cool the leg areas,
set the mode selection
dial to the “ ” position.  When the blower speed
selection dial is set
to the “AUTO” position, the air flow is adjusted automatically according to the tem-perature of the interior and the position of the temperature control dial.
NOTE
 Do not use the cooling function with the MAX switch for a l
ong time. Because the
power consumption is gr
eatly increased, the
cruising range is shortened.
Defrosting or defogging (wind- shield, door windows)
CAUTION For safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows.
For ordinary defrosting
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Important air condit
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7-10 Comfort controls
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2. Set the mode select
ion dial to the “ ”
position. 3. Turn the temperature control dial clock-wise or counterclockw
ise to the desired
temperature between middle (
) and “H”
position.4. Select the desi
red blower speed.
5. Push the air conditioning switch (B). For quick defrosting 1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position. 2. Turn the temperature control dial clock- wise or counterclockw
ise to the desired
temperature between middle (
) and “H”
position. 3. Press the MAX switch (A).
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1. Park the vehicle in the shade whenever possible. Parking in the hot sun makes thevehicle interior extremely hot which then requires more time to cool. If it is neces- sary to park in the sun, open the windowsfor the first few minutes of air condition- ing to expel the hot air. 2. Afterwards, keep the windows closedwhen the air conditioning is in use. The entry of outside air through open windows will reduce cooling efficiency.
3. When running the air conditioning, make sure the air intake, which is located infront of the windshield, is free of obstruc- tions such as leaves. Leaves collected in the air-intake chamber may reduce airflow and plug the water drains.
If the air conditioning seems less effective than usual, the cause might be a refrigerant leak. Have the system inspected by a certified i-MiEV dealer.
NOTE
 When the mode selection dial is set to the “ ” position, the air conditioning com- pressor runs automatically. Outside air intro-duction will also be se
lected automatically.
 When defrosting, do not set the temperature control dial to the
maximum cool position.
This would blow c
ool air on the window
glass and fog it up.  Since defogging or defrosting with the MAX switch consumes a la
rge amount of power,
stop the switch after
defogging or defrosting.
Use the MAX setting for a long time decreases the cruising range.
Important air conditioning operating tips
Air conditioning system refrig- erant and lubricant recommen- dations
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Jump-starting
For emergencies 8-3
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7. Connect one end of one jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dis- charged battery (A),
and then connect the
other end to the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery (B).
8. Connect one end of the other jumper cable
to the negative (-) terminal of the booster battery (B), and then connect the other end to the designated ground location of the vehicle with the dischargedbattery (A) at the point farthest from the battery.
9. Start the engine in the vehicle providing the boost. Let the engine idle a few min-utes, then start the electric motor unit by turning the electric motor switch to the ON position.
10. Check if the ready
indicator illuminates.
[When the ready indicator illuminates] Stop the engine of the other vehicle, and disconnect the cables in the reverse orderand keep the electric motor switch in the ON position to charge the 12V starter bat- tery for more than 30 minutes. After the 12V starter battery is charged, continue the process from step 17. [When the ready indicator does not illu- minate] Both the 12V starter battery and the main drive lithium-ion battery
have gone flat at
the same time. Charge the 12V starter battery and the main drive lithium-i
on battery by follow-
ing steps from steps 11 to 15.
WA R N I N G Make sure that the jumper cables and your clothing are clear of the cooling fansand drive belts. Entanglement with the fans or belts can cause serious personal injury.NOTE
 Open the terminal co
ver before connecting
the jumper cable to the positive terminal ofthe 12V starter battery. (Refer to “Disconnect
ion and connection” on
page 9-9.)
 Use the proper cables suitable for the battery size.Otherwise heat damage
to the cables could
result.WA R N I N G Be sure to follow the proper order when connecting the batteries, of: 
.
Make sure that the connection is made to the correct designated location (asshown in the illustration) properly. If the connection is directly made to the negative (-) terminal of the battery, the flammablegases from inside the battery might catch fire and explode, caus
ing personal injury.
When connecting the jumper cables, do not connect the positive (+) cable to the negative (-) terminal.
Sparks can make the
battery explode.NOTE
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Coolant/Hot water heater fluid 9-6 Vehicle care and maintenance
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The coolant level in th
is reservoir should be
kept between the “F (FULL)” and the “L(LOW)” marks when measured while the electric motor is cold. If necessary, add cool- ant. Refer to “To add coolant” on page 9-6.
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Mitsubishi Motors Genui
ne Coolant provides
excellent protection against corrosion and rust formation on all metals, including alumi- num.
If you need to add coolant often, the cooling system should be pressure-tested for leaks.Take your vehicle to a certified i-MiEV dealer for testing.
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The reservoir cap (E) must be tightly sealedto prevent losing coolant which may result in electric motor or nearby parts of the roomunder the hood damage. Only use a Genuine Mitsubishi Parts rese
rvoir cap, or an
approved equivalent.
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 Do not overfill the reservoir.  Your vehicle uses a special reservoir cap that stays sealed and keeps the pressure inthe reservoir below the allowable pres- sure. If you need to change the cap, use the exact same kind.  Check the coolant freeze point in the radi- ator with the proper gauge, and only when it is safe. If you add antifreeze, the con-tents of the reservoi
r must be protected
against freezing.  Keep the front of the radiator and con- denser clean.
To add coolant Use “Mitsubishi Motors
Genuine Super Long
Life Coolant Premium”
or an equivalent
*.
* : similar high qual
ity ethylene glycol
based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate and non-borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technologyFULL LOW
CAUTION Do not use alcohol or
methanol antifreeze or
any coolants that c
ontain them. Using the
wrong antifreeze can corrode aluminumparts.  The required concentration of anti-freeze dif- fers depending on the
expected ambient tem-
perature. Above -31 °F (-35 °C):
50 % concentration
of anti-freeze Below -31 °F (-35 °C): 60 % concentration of anti-freezeYou can check the concen
tration level with a
gauge from an automotive supply store, or a certified i-MiEV dealer or service station cancheck it for you. Do not use water to adjust the concentration of coolant.  Do not top off the tank with plain water only. Water by itself boils at a lower temperature and does not stop rust or freezing. If the water freezes, it will
damage your cooling
system. Do not use tap water. It can cause corrosion and rust.
Reservoir cap
WA R N I N G Wait for the electric motor to cool down before opening the re
servoir cap. Other-
wise hot steam or bo
iling coolant could
spray up from the re
servoir and scald you.
Points to remember
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12V starter battery 9-8 Vehicle care and maintenance
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1. Turn the plastic nut (A) counterclockwise, and then remove the 12V starter battery upper cover (B).
1. Install the 12V starter battery upper cover (B) onto the 12V starter battery, and then push the plastic nut (A) in the direction shown by the arrows to secure the cover.
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Before checking the 12V starter battery elec-trolyte level, remove th
e 12V starter battery’s
upper cover. The electrolyte level
must be between the
limits shown on the outside of the 12V starterbattery. Fill it with distilled water as needed. The inside of the 12V starter battery is divided into several compartments. Take the cap off of each compartment and fill to the mark.Do not fill above the t
op line because a spill
during driving could cause damage.
Removing and installing the 12V starter battery upper cover To r e m o v e
NOTE
 Be careful not to lose the removed plastic nut.
To install
CAUTION Be sure to install the 12V starter battery upper cover. Otherwise,
the battery electro-
lyte may spill and
cause a malfunction.
When installing the 12V
starter battery upper
cover and plastic nut
do not touch the cool-
ing fan or other moving parts under the hood.Be especially carefu
l that the cables, your
clothing or hair, etc.,
do not get caught in the
cooling fan or ot
her moving parts.
NOTE
Be sure to install the plastic nut in the correct direction.
Checking 12V starter battery electrolyte level
WA R N I N G If the 12V starter battery goes flat, be sure to check the 12V star
ter battery electro-
lyte level before connecting booster cables.
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