towing MITSUBISHI iMiEV 2014 1.G User Guide

Towing 8-12 For emergencies
8
21. Immediately drive with great care to a
certified i-MiEV de
aler and have tire
repair/replacement performed.
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If you need to tow your ve
hicle, contact a cer-
tified i-MiEV dealer or a commercial towtruck service. Transport the vehicle on a flatbed truck or tow the vehicle either with all wheels or therear wheels (drive wheels) off the ground.
NOTE
 Please give the empty
sealant bottle to a cer-
tified i-MiEV dealer or
dispose of the sealant
bottle according to re
gulations for the dis-
posal of chemical waste.
To w i n g If your vehicle needs to be towed
WA R N I N G Never tow the vehicle with rear wheels (drive wheels) on th
e ground. This may
cause damage to the electric motors. Also this may cause a fire, if wiring in the elec- tric motor unit room becomes damaged.Towing with rear wheels off the ground Dolly type Flat bed type
CAUTION Never tow the vehicl
e using a sling type
truck.Doing so will damage the bumper and/or body.CAUTION Never attempt to tow the vehicle using another vehicle with a rope.Towing with all wheels on the ground Towing with front wheels off the groundTowing with a sling-type truck
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Operation under adverse driving conditions
For emergencies 8-13
8
If a wheel gets stuck in
a ditch, do not try to
tow the vehicle. Please contact a certifie
d i-MiEV dealer or a
commercial tow truck service for assistance.There may be local re
gulations concerning
towing in your area. Obey the regulations in the area where you are driving your vehicle.
Place the selector lever in the “N” (NEU- TRAL) position. Turn the electric motorswitch to the “ACC” position and secure the steering wheel in a st
raight-ahead position
with a rope or tie-down strap. Never place theelectric motor switch in the “LOCK” or “ON” position when towing.
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If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or mud, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Rock your vehicle back and forth to free it.Do not spin the wheels. Constant efforts to free a stuck vehicle can cause transmission failure.If your vehicle is still
stuck after several rock-
ing attempts, call for a commercial tow truck service.
 Never tow another ve
hicle using your i-
MiEV
Towing the vehicle by a tow truck
WA R N I N G Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by a tow truck. Never ride in a vehicl
e that is being towed.
CAUTION
Towing with rear wheels off the ground
CAUTION If the transmission or the steering system has a problem or damage,
transport the vehicle
on a flatbed truck or to
w the vehicle with the
all wheels off the ground. If the electric motor switch is in the “ON” position, the Active St
ability Control (ASC)
system may operate, resu
lting in an accident.
Make sure the electric motor switch is in the “ACC” position before towing.
Operation under adverse driving conditions If your vehicle becomes stuck in sand, mud or snow
WA R N I N G When trying to rock
your vehicle out of a
stuck position, make sure that there are no people nearby. The rocking motion canmake your vehicle suddenly lurch forward or backward, and inju
re any bystanders.
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Alphabetical index 12-2
12
Cold
Cautions and actions to
deal with intense
cold
...............................................
3-9
Combination headlights and dimmer switch
..
5-44 Consumer information
........................
10-2
Coolant
.......................................
9-4
, 11-6
Cruising range
......................................
3-4
Cruising range indicator
.............
5-35
, 5-38
Cup holder
.........................................
5-55
D
Dash lights brightness indicator
..5-35
, 5-38
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-22
Replacement
..................................
9-24
Defogger (rear window)
......................
5-50
Dimensions
........................................
11-3
Dimmer (high/lo
w beam change)
.........
5-46
Dinghy towing
...................................
6-10
Disc brake pads
..................................
9-17
Dome light (Front
)/Reading lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-23
Switch
...........................................
5-52
Dome light (Rear)
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-23
Switch
...........................................
5-53
Door-ajar warning
light and buzzer
.......
5-43
Doors
Lock
...............................................
5-8
Power door locks
.............................
5-9
Driver’s seat belt
reminder/warning light
......
4-10 Driving during cold weather
..................
6-5
Driving, alcohol and drugs
....................
6-2
E
Economical driving
..............................
6-2
Electric motor
Number
..........................................
11-3
Specifications
.................................
11-5
Electric motor switch
...........................
5-18
Electric motor unit warning light
..........
5-43
Electric power steering system (EPS)
....
5-27
Electric rear window
defogger switch
....
5-50
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)
.............................................
5-2
Energy level gauge
..............................
5-40
Energy usage indicator
.........................
5-35
EV charging cable
...............................
3-21
F
Floor mat
.............................................
6-2
Fluid
Brake fluid
..............................
9-7
, 11-6
Coolant
...................................
9-4
, 11-6
Hot water heater fluid
..............
9-4
, 11-6
Washer fluid
...........................
9-7
, 11-6
Fluid capacities and lubricants
.............
11-6
Front fog lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-22
Indicator
........................................
5-42
Replacement
..................................
9-24
Switch
...........................................
5-47
Front seats
............................................
4-3
Front side-marker lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-22
Replacement
..................................
9-23
Front turn signal lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-22
Replacement
..................................
9-24
Fuses
.................................................
9-18
Fusible links
.......................................
9-18
G
Gauges
..............................................
5-34
General maintenance
...........................
9-17
General vehicle data
............................
11-3
Genuine parts
.......................................
3-7
Glove compartment
.............................
5-55
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Alphabetical index
12-5
12
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-22
Replacement
..................................
9-25
Theft-alarm system
.............................
5-12
Tire
Quality grading
...............................
10-2
Tire pressure monitoring system
...........
5-30
Tire repair kit
.......................................
8-5
Tires
..................................................
9-10
Inflation pressure
............................
9-13
Maintenance
...................................
9-15
Replacing tires and wheels
...............
9-14
Rotation
.........................................
9-15
Size (tire and wheel)
.......................
11-5
Snow tires
......................................
9-15
Tire and loading information placard
.6-7
,
11-3Tire chains
.....................................
9-16
Tread wear indicators
......................
9-15
Towing
..............................................
8-12
Traction control function
.....................
5-29
Trailer towing
.....................................
6-10
Transmission
......................................
5-21
Selector lever operation
...................
5-21
Selector lever position indicator
.......
5-21
Selector lever positions
...................
5-22
Trip odometer
............................
5-35
, 5-36
Turn signal lights
Indicators
.......................................
5-42
Lever
.............................................
5-46
V
Vanity mirror
.....................................
5-51
Vehicle care precautions
.....................
9-28
Vehicle dimensions
............................
11-3
Vehicle labeling
.................................
11-2
Vehicle preparation before driving
.........
6-3
Vehicle weights
..................................
11-3
Vents
..................................................
7-2
W
Warning lights
...................................
5-42
Washer
Fluid
.......................................
9-7
, 11-6
Rear window washer
......................
5-49
Switch
...........................................
5-49
Windshield washer
.........................
5-49
Waxing
.............................................
9-31
Weights
.............................................
11-3
Wheel
Specification
..................................
11-5
Wiper
Rear window wiper
........................
5-49
Windshield
....................................
5-48
Wiper blades
..................................
9-16
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