transmission MITSUBISHI iMiEV 2014 1.G User Guide

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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Refill capacities 11-6 Specifications
11
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* : similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrate and non-borate
coolant with long life hybrid
organic acid tech-
nology These tires satisfy vehicle loading condit
ions described in th
is owner’s manual.
Refill capacities No.
Item
Capacity
Lubricants
1
Windshield washer fluid 2.0 qt (1.9 L) —
2
Brake As required Conforming to Brake fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4
3
Hot water heater fluid [Includes .42 qt (0.4 L) in reservoir]
2.0 qt (1.9 L)
Mitsubishi Motors Genui
ne Super Long Life
Coolant Premium or
an equivalent
*
4
Coolant [Includes 1.2 qt (1.1 L) in reservoir]
5.4 qt (5.1 L)
5
Transmission .79 qt (0.75 L) Mits
ubishi Motors Genuine ATF SP III
6
Refrigerant (air
conditioning)
Refer to the “Air con- ditioning label” on
page 11-2
HFC-134a
NOTE
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Alphabetical index
12-3
12
H
Hazard warning
flasher switch
.............
5-47
Hazard warning lights
.........................
5-42
Head restraints
......................................
4-6
Headlights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-22
Dimmer
.........................................
5-46
Headlight flasher
............................
5-46
Reminder buzzer
.............................
5-46
Switch
...........................................
5-44
Heat
Cautions and actions to
deal with intense
heat
...............................................
3-7
High beam indicator
............................
5-42
High-mounted stop light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-22
Replacement
..................................
9-27
High-Voltage components
...................
3-30
Hood
...................................................
9-3
Hood lock release me
chanism and safety
catch
................................................
9-17
Horn switch
........................................
5-50
Hot water heater fluid
...................
9-4
, 11-6
I
If the vehicle breaks down
.....................
8-2
i-MiEV
................................................
3-2
Cruising range
..................................
3-4
Main drive lithium-ion battery
...........
3-3
Main features
...................................
3-2
Important facts to know in
case of an accident
10-3 Indicator and warning light package
.....
5-41
Indicators
..........................................
5-42
Inside rearview mirror
.........................
5-16
Instrument cluster
...............................
5-34
Intense cold
Cautions and actions
.........................
3-9
Intense heat
Cautions and actions
.........................
3-7
Interior lights
.....................................
5-52
J
Jump-starting
.......................................
8-2
K
Key reminder buzzer
.....................
5-9
, 5-20
Keyless entry system
............................
5-5
Keys
...................................................
5-2
L
Labeling
............................................
11-2
License plate lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-22
Replacement
...................................
9-28
Liftgate
..............................................
5-11
Loading information
..............................
6-7
Lubricants
..........................................
11-6
M
Main drive lithium-ion battery
................
3-3
Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery Level Indicator
..........................................
3-45
MiEV Remote System
.........................
3-32
Mirror
Inside rearview mirror
.....................
5-16
Outside rearview mirrors
.................
5-17
Modifications to and
racing of your vehicle
..
3-6
O
Odometer
..................................
5-35
, 5-36
Oil
Transmission oil
.............................
11-6
Operation under adverse driving conditions
..
8-13 Outside rearview mirrors
.....................
5-17
Outside temperature display
........
5-35
, 5-39
P
Parking
................................................
6-6
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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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