maintenance MITSUBISHI iMiEV 2014 1.G User Guide

Instrument cluster 5-38 Features and controls
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2. Give the reset button (D) a long push (at least 2 seconds) to make the spanner mark(A) start flashing. (If you do not touch the reset button for about 10 seconds while the spanner mark is
flashing, the display
will revert to its
original indication.)
3. Give the reset butt
on (D) a gentle push
while the spanner mark is flashing. The “------” indication (B) will change to “cLEAr” (C). 4. The driving distance or number of months remaining until the ne
xt periodic inspec-
tion will be shown.
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Each time you press the dash lights illumina-tion button (B), the brightness of the instru- ments changes.
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This displays the approximate cruising range (how many more miles
or kilometres you can
drive). When the cruising range becomes short, the indicatio
n changes to “---”.
CAUTIONThe customer is responsible for making sure that regular inspections
and maintenance are
performed. Inspections and mainte
nance must be per-
formed to prevent accidents and malfunc-tions.NOTE
 It is not possible to re
set the “------” indica-
tion (B) with the electric motor switch in the “ON” position.  When a certain distance has been driven and a certain period has elapsed after appearance of the “------” indicati
on (B), the indication
is automatically re
set and the number of
months until the next
periodic inspection is
shown.
 If you accidentally rese
t the display, consult
a certified i-MiEV dealer for assistance.
Dash lights brightness indicator A- Brightness display B- Dash lights illumination button
NOTE
Bright Dim
NOTE
 You can adjust to 4 different levels for when the parking lights or
headlights are illumi-
nated and 4 for when they are not.  If you press and hold the button for longer than about 1 second, the brightness automati-cally scrolls through its different levels, and stops scrolling when you release the button. Select your desired
level of brightness.
 When the combination headlights and dim- mer switch is in the “AUTO” position, themeter illumination switches automatically to the adjusted bright
ness, depending on the
brightness outside the vehicle.  The brightness level
of the instruments is
stored when the electric motor switch isturned off.  If the 12V starter battery is disconnected for a long time, these level of brightness will be reset.
Cruising range indicator
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Economical driving 6-2 Driving safety
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For economical driving,
there are some tech-
nical requirements that
have to be met. In
order to achieve longer life of the vehicle andthe most economical
operation, we recom-
mend you to have the vehicle checked at reg- ular intervals according to the “WARRANTYAND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”. Avoid driving with the
accelerator pedal fully
depressed, such as for unnecessarily sudden starts, accelerati
on and deceleration.
Smoothly depress the
accelerator pedal.
Observe the speed limit and keep the speed as constant as possi
ble while driving.
Parking for a long period with the ready indi- cator illuminated will shorten the cruisingrange. At higher the vehicle speed the more main drive lithium-ion battery
is consumed. Avoid
driving at full speed. Even a slight release of the accelerator pedal wi
ll save a significant
amount of main drive lithium-ion battery charge. Check the tire inflation pressures at regular intervals Low tire inflat
ion pressure increases
road resistance. In addi
tion, low tire pressures
adversely affect tire we
ar and driving stabil-
ity. Do not drive with unnecessary articles in the luggage compartment. Too much cooling/heating can affect the cruising range, so maintain an appropriatetemperature to exte
nd the cruising range.
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Drunk driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents.
Your driving ability ca
n be seriously impaired
even with blood alcohol levels far below thelegal minimum. If you
have been drinking,
don’t drive. Ride with a designated non- drinking driver, call a cab or a friend, or usepublic transportation. Drinking coffee or tak- ing a cold shower will not make you sober. Similarly, prescription and nonprescriptiondrugs affect your aler
tness, perception and
reaction time. Consul
t with your doctor or
pharmacist before dr
iving while under the
influence of any of
these medications.
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The original equipmen
t floor mat provided
with your vehicle was
specifically designed
for your vehicle. Always properly position the floor mat and assure it does not interfere with operation of the pedals. Always use theretaining clip on the driver’s floorboard to secure the floor mat. When used, this clip will help prevent the floor mat from moving for-ward and possibly interfering with the opera- tion of the pedals. To prevent the floor mat
Economical driving Starting and acceleration Idling Speed
Tire inflation pressure Cargo loads Air conditioning Driving, alcohol and drugs
WA R N I N G NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE. Your perceptions ar
e less accurate, your
reflexes are slower and your judgment is impaired.
Floor mat
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Driving during cold weather
Driving safety 6-5
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 Check the 12V starter battery, including terminals and cables. During extremely cold weather, the 12V starter battery willnot be as strong and its power level may drop. Before driving the vehicle, check to see ifthe headlights are as bright as normal. Charge or replace th
e 12V starter battery
if necessary. During extreme cold weather, it is possible that a very low 12V starter battery
could freeze.
 Check the antifreeze. If there is not enough coolant because of aleak, add high-quality ethylene glycol antifreeze and water. Use Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Long Life CoolantPremium or an equivalent. The recom- mended blend is about 50 % water and 50 % anti-freeze. Use a higher concentration(not over 60 %) when the outside temper- ature is -31 °F (-35 °C) or lower. When the electric motor unit is working very hard (for example,
during mountain driv-
ing and/or when the outside temperatureis high), use a 50 % concentration. This blend will provide adequate protection from corrosion and boiling.
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All the parts of the brake system are critical to safety. Have the vehicle serviced by a certi- fied i-MiEV dealer at regular intervalsaccording to the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
Check the brake system while driving at a low speed immediately
after starting, espe-
cially when the brakes are wet, to confirmthey work normally. A film of water can be formed on the brake discs and prevent normal braking after driv-ing in heavy rain or through large puddles, or after the vehicle is washed. If this occurs, dry the brakes out by drivi
ng slowly while lightly
depressing the brake pedal. On snowy roads, ice can form on the braking system, making the brakes less effective. While driving in such
conditions, pay close
attention to preceding and following vehicles and to the condition of the road surface. From time to time, lightly depress the brake pedaland check how effective the brakes are. Put the selector lever to “B” (REGENERA- TIVE BRAKE MODE) or “ECO” (ECO MODE) position according to the grade of the slope and vehicle sp
eed. This will allow
Driving during cold weather
WA R N I N GThe 12V starter batter
y gives off explosive
hydrogen gas. Any spark or flame cancause the 12V starter battery to explode, which could cause serious injury or death. Always wear protecti
ve clothes and a face
mask when working wi
th your 12V starter
battery, or let a skil
led mechanic do it.
WA R N I N GNever open the coolan
t reservoir cap while
it is hot. You could be seriously burned.
Braking
When brakes are wet When driving in cold weather When driving downhill
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Air purifier
Comfort controls 7-11
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The air conditioning should be operated for at least five minutes each week, even in cold weather. This includes the quick defrostingmode. Operating the
air condition system
weekly maintains lubrication of the compres- sor internal parts and maintains the air condi-tioning in the best operating condition.
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The air conditioning system is equipped with an air filter to reduc
e pollen and dust entering
the cabin.The air filter’s ability to collect pollen and dust will be reduced as
it becomes dirty, so
replace it periodically. For the maintenanceinterval, refer to the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
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You can run the air conditioning in advance of using the vehicle. For details, refer to“Remote Climate Control” on page 3-43.
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The audio system can only be used when the electric motor switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
CAUTION The air conditioning system in your vehicle must be charged with the refrigerant HFC-134a and the lubricant POE MA68EV.Use of any other refrigerant or lubricant will cause severe damage a
nd may require replac-
ing your vehicle’s en
tire air conditioning
system. The release of refrigerant into the atmo- sphere is not recommended.The new refrigerant HFC-134a in your vehi- cle is designed not to harm the earth’s ozone layer. However, it may contribute slightly toglobal warming. It is recommended that the old refrigerant be saved and recycled for future use.
During a long period of disuse
Air purifier
NOTE
 Operation in certain conditions such as driv- ing on a dusty road or frequent use of the air conditioning can reduce
the service life of
the filter. When you feel that the air flow is lower than normal or when the windshield or windows start to fog up easily, replace the airfilter. Contact a certified i-MiEV dealer for assis- tance.
Remote Climate Control
(if so
equipped)
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player
NOTE
 To listen to the audio system while the elec- tric motor unit is not running, turn the elec- tric motor switch to the “ACC” position. If the electric motor switch is in the “ACC”position, the accessory power will automati- cally turn off after a certain period of time and you will no longer be able to use theaudio system. The accessory power comes on again if the electric motor switch is turned from the “ACC” position. Refer to “ACCpower auto-cutout f
unction” on page 5-19.
 If a cellular phone is
used inside the vehicle,
it may create noise in the audio equipment. This does not mean that anything is wrong with your audio equipment. In such a case,use the cellular phone at
a place as
far away
as possible from the audio equipment.  If foreign objects or wa
ter get into the audio
equipment, or if smoke or a strange odor comes from it, immediately turn off theaudio system and have
it checked at a certi-
fied i-MiEV dealer. Never try to repair it yourself. Avoid using the audio system untilit is inspected by a qualified person.
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9
Vehicle care and maintenanceService precautions ..........................................................................9-2 Hood .............
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.....9-3
View under the hood and electric motor unit room .........................9-4Coolant/Hot water heater fluid ........................................................9-4 Washer fluid .....................................................................................9-7 Brake fluid .......................................................................................9-712V starter battery ...........................................................................9-7 Tires ...............................................................................................9-10 Brake pedal free play .....................................................................9-16Parking brake lever stroke .............................................................9-16 Wiper blades ..................................................................................9-16 General maintenance .....................................................................9-17For cold and snowy weather ..........................................................9-18 Fusible links ...................................................................................9-18 Fuses ..............................................................................................9-18Replacement of light bulbs ............................................................9-22 Vehicle care precautions ................................................................9-28 Cleaning the inside of your vehicle .......
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Cleaning the outside of your vehicle .....
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Service precautions 9-2 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Taking regular care of your vehicle helps pre- serve its value and appe
arance as long as pos-
sible.This vehicle is an electric vehicle and is equipped with many high-voltage compo- nents. Refer to “High-voltage components”on page 3-30. You can do some of the maintenance work described in this manual by yourself, but the rest must be performed
only by a certified i-
MiEV dealer.If you discover a malfunction or other prob- lem, have it corrected by a certified i-MiEV dealer.Also follow the instru
ctions and take note of
the precautions for each procedure.
High voltage components and wiring cables are located as shown in the figure below.
Service precautions
WA R N I N G Never touch, remove or disassemble the high- voltage componen
ts including high-
voltage wires colore
d orange and their
connectors. Doing so can result in a fire, property damage, elec
trocution and seri-
ous injury or death. These components are affixed with a label indicating precautions for handling. Fol-low the instructions on the label. Take your vehicle to a cert
ified i-MiEV dealer
for any necessary maintenance.
1- Regular charge port 2- MCU 3- Main drive lithium-ion battery4- Heater 5- Air conditioner compressor 6- High voltage connector7- Service plug 8- Electric motor (Electric motor unit) 9- On board charger/DC-DC converter10- Quick charge port
WA R N I N G When servicing the vehicle, make sure that the electric motor switch is in the“LOCK” position and
the charging cable
is disconnected. Failure to do so could result in an electric shock.
 When checking or servicing under the hood or the coolant reserve tank, be surethe electric motor unit is stopped and ithas had a chance to cool down.  If you need to work
under the hood with
the electric motor unit on, be careful that your clothing, hair, etc. does not get caught in the fan or other moving parts. The fan can turn on automatically even if the electric motor unit is not running.Turn the electric motor switch to the “LOCK” position to be
safe while you are
working under the hood. Do not smoke or allow open flames around the 12V starter battery. Be extremely careful when working around the 12V starter battery. It containspoisonous and corros
ive sulfuric acid.
Handling your vehicle’s parts and materi- als in the wrong way can injure you. Ask a certified i-MiEV dealer
if you have ques-
tions. CAUTION The components inside
the electric motor
unit room may be very
hot to the touch.
Make sure all components have sufficientlycooled before beginning an inspection. These components are affixed with a label indicating precautions
for handling. Follow
the instructions on the label.WA R N I N G
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Hood
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-3
9
Have you purchased the Mitsubishi Motors Diamond Care Protec
tion Plan? The Plan
supplements your new
vehicle warranties.
See a certified i-MiEV dealer for details.
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Use the hood release lever (located under the instrument panel near the passenger’s door) to unlock the hood. Pull the lever toward you to release the hood latch.
Release the safety leve
r (A) and lift the hood.
Support the hood by inserting the support prop (B) into its slot on the underside of the hood arm.
 When replacing the
12V starter battery,
remove the positive (+
) and negative (-) ter-
minals after turning the electric motor switchto the “LOCK” position
and waiting at least
2 minutes. If the 12V st
arter battery terminal
is removed just after the electric motorswitch is turned to the “LOCK” position, this may cause damage to
electric components.
If the electric motor unit warning light illu-minates, do not replac
e the 12V starter bat-
tery. Contact a certified i-MiEV dealer.CAUTION
Hood To open
WA R N I N G Never use the release lever to unlatch the hood while the vehicle is in motion.  Do not drive your vehicle unless the hood is locked.
NOTE
 To prevent damage to the hood and wipers, make sure the wipers
are at resting position
when you open the hood.
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View under the hood and
electric motor unit room
9-4 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Make sure the hood is securely locked by softly lifting the centre of the hood. Slowly lower the hood about 12 inches (30 cm), then let it drop from its own weight.
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CAUTION Always insert the support prop into the hole specially made for
it. Propping the hood at
any other place could
cause the prop to slip
out and lead to
an accident.
The hood prop can fall out if the hood is lifted by a strong wind.
To close
CAUTION Be careful not to trap your hands or fingers when closing the hood.
 Make sure the hood is firmly closed before driving.If you drive without the hood completelyclosed, it could open up while driving.NOTE
 If this does not close the hood properly, drop it again from a slightly higher position.  Do not push down strongly on the hood. Depending on how strongly or where you push down, you could create a dent in the hood.
View under the hood and electric motor unit room
CAUTION
Under the hood
1- Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2- 12V starter battery 3- Hot water heater reservoir 4- Brake fluid reservoir5- Coolant reservoirCoolant/Hot water heater fluid To check the coolant level
WA R N I N G Before checking the
coolant level, make
sure the electric motor switch is in the“Lock” position to
avoid the risk of an
electrical shock that can result in serious injury or death.Electric motor unit room
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Coolant/Hot water heater fluid
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-5
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1. Open the liftgate. 2. Peel off the Velcro fastener (A) to remove the luggage room floor carpet (B).
3. Turn the 4 screws on the front and rear of the electric motor unit room lid (C) coun- terclockwise to loosen and remove them,and then remove the electric motor unit room lid (C).
4. Check the coolant level in the reservoir (D).While the motor is cold, the coolant level must always be between the “F (FULL)” and the “L (LOW)”
marks. If necessary,
add coolant. Refer to
“To add coolant” on
page 9-6. 5. Reinstall the electric motor unit room lid and the luggage room floor carpet by fol- lowing the removal procedures in reverse.
The reservoir (A) is located under the hood.
 The room under the h
ood and the electric
motor unit room (loc
ated under the lug-
gage room carpet) can be very hot afterdriving. Wait until they have cooled down.
Coolant
WA R N I N G
NOTE
 A heat insulating material is attached to the luggage room floor ca
rpet. To remove the
luggage floor carpet, grasp and lift up boththe carpet fabric and the heat insulating material.NOTE
 When laying the electric motor unit room lid on the ground, leave the underside of the lid with the rubber surface facing up. If theunderside is facing downward debris and other foreign material
could get on the rub-
ber surface and prevent proper reinstallationof the electric motor unit room lid.
WA R N I N G Never touch components inside the elec- tric motor unit room except the reservoir (D).
Hot water heater fluid
FULL LOW
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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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