ECO mode MITSUBISHI iMiEV 2015 (in English) User Guide

Theft-alarm system
Features and controls 5-13
5
3. The system has ente
red the armed stage
after about 20 seconds, when the theft-alarm indicator flashi
ng becomes slower.
The theft-alarm indicator continues to flash while the system is in the armedstage.
The alarm will be activated if the following occurs while the vehicle is parked and the system is armed.  One of the doors and the liftgate is opened without using the keyless entry system.
When the alarm is activated: 1. The headlights blink on and off for 3 min- utes. After 3 minutes the headlights automati-cally shut off. 2. The horn will sound intermittently for 3 minutes.
The alarm can be deacti
vated in the following
ways.  By using the keyless entry system to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate. Turn the electric motor switch to the “ON” position.
The system will be disarmed if the following operation is performed.  The electric motor switch is turned to the “ON” position.
NOTE
 The system will be disarmed if, while the theft-alarm indicator is
illuminated, all doors
and the liftgate are
unlocked by using the
keyless entry system.  The system will be disarmed if, while the theft-alarm indicator is illuminated, the elec-tric motor switch is turned to the “ON”.  The system will not be armed if a door or the liftgate is not completely closed. If this hap- pens, rearm the system
as described above.
 The theft-alarm system can be activated when people are riding inside the vehicle or when the windows are open. To prevent acci-dental activati
on of the alarm, do not set the
system to the system armed mode while peo- ple are riding in the vehicle.  If the answerback function (flashing of the turn signal lights by locking and unlockingthe doors and the liftgate
) is deactivated, the
turn signal lights do not flash after the lock- ing and unlocking operation.For information on the answerback function, refer to “Keyless entry system” on pages 5-5.
Alarm stage Type of alarm Horn sounds!Headlights blink on and off!
NOTE
 The alarm will continue to operate for 3 min- utes. At the end of that
period, the alarm will
automatically shut off
to save battery power.
The system will then
be rearmed until the
proper disarming step is taken.  The alarm will resu
me if unauthorized
actions are taken again, even if the alarm has stopped.
Alarm deactivation Disarmed stage
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Power window control
Features and controls 5-15
5
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The main switch located on the driver’s door can be used to opera
te all the windows.
A window can be opened
or closed by operat-
ing the corresponding switch. Press the switch down to open the window,and pull up the switch to close it. If the driver’s door window switch is fully pressed down, the driver’s door window auto- matically opens completely. If you want to stop the window movement,operate the switch lightly in the reverse direc- tion.
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Each sub-switch can be
used for it’s own pas-
senger door window, unless the driver’s win-dow lock switch is activated.
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The power windows can be run up or downwhen the electric motor switch is in the “ON” position. The door windows can be opened or closedfor a 30-second period after the electric motor switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. However, once the driver’s door orthe front passenger’s door is opened, the power windows cannot be operated.
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When this switch is in the lock mode, the pas-senger door switches cannot be used to open or close the door windows, and the mainswitch will open or close only the driver’s door window. To unlock the switch, press it again.
Main switch 1- Driver’s door window switch2- Front passenger door window switch3- Left rear door window switch 4- Right rear door window switch 5- Lock switch
Sub switch 1- Close2- OpenPower window timer function
Lock switch 1- Lock 2- UnlockWA R N I N G Before driving with a child in the vehicle, be sure to lock the window switch to make it inoperative. Children tampering withthe switch could easily trap their hands or heads in the window.
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Transmission 5-22 Features and controls
5
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This position locks the transmission to pre- vent the vehicle from moving. The electric motor unit can be started from the “PARK” position.
This position is to back up. Use this position only wh
en the vehicle is sta-
tionary for an extended length of time while driving, such as in a traffic jam.
Use this position for normal driving. Use this position when you desire to limit power consumption and/or when moderateregenerative braking is required. Use this position when strong regenerative braking is required, such as on a steep down-hill. Refer to “Regenerative braking” on page 3-3. Refer to “When driving downhill” on page6-5.
CAUTION If the selector lever pos
ition indicator blinks
while you are driving, it
is likely that a safety
device is operating be
cause of a malfunction
in the transmission system. We recommend you to have your vehicle inspected as soon as possible. The selector lever posit
ion indicator warning
function does not operate with the selectorlever in the “R”
(REVERSE) position.
Selector lever positions “P” PARK
WA R N I N GDo not leave the vehicle with the electric motor switch in the “ON” position. The vehicle can move suddenly. To be sure the vehicle will not move,
even when you are
on level ground, alw
ays set the parking
brake and move the se
lector lever to the
“P” (PARK) position.
“R” REVERSE
CAUTION Never move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) position whilethe vehicle is in motion. If the lever is moved to the “P” (PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) posi- tion while the vehicle is in motion, the trans-mission could be damaged.
“N” NEUTRAL
WA R N I N G Never move the select
or lever to the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position while the vehicle isin motion. You will lose regenerative brak- ing. In addition, a se
rious accident could
occur if the selector
lever were inadver-
tently moved into th
e “P” (PARK) position
or “R” (REVERSE) position.
“D” DRIVE
CAUTION To avoid transmission
damage, never shift
into the “D” (DRIVE) position from the “R”(REVERSE) position while the vehicle is in motion.
“ECO” ECO MODE “B” REGENERATIVE BRAKE MODE
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Vehicle preparatio
n before driving
Driving safety 6-3
6
from moving forward
and possibly interfering
with the operation of the pedals, Mitsubishigenuine floor mats are recommended.
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1. Place the floor mat to fit the shape of thefloorboard. 2. Align the floor mat with the installation holes over the retaining clips. 3. Secure the floor mat with retaining clips.
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For a safer and more enjoyable trip, always observe the following:  Before starting the ve
hicle, make certain
that you and all passengers are seated andwearing their seat belts properly (with children in the rear seat, in appropriate restraints), and that all the doors and therear hatch are locked.
To install the floor mat
NOTE
 The shape of the mat and the number of retaining clips may
vary depending on the
vehicle model.
WA R N I N G If a floor mat is the
wrong size or is not
properly installed, it can interfere with theoperation of the pedals. Interference withthe pedals can cause unintended accelera- tion and/or increased stopping distances resulting in a cras
h and injury. Always
make sure the floor mat does not interfere with the accelerator or brake pedal. Always use the reta
ining clip on the
driver’s floorboard to secure the floor mat. Always install the mat with the correct side facing down. Never install a second
mat over or under
an existing floor mat. Do not use a floor mat designed for another model vehicle even if it is aMitsubishi genuine floor mat. Before driving, be sure to check the fol- lowing:• Periodically check that the floor mat isproperly secured with the retaining clips. If you remove the floor mat while clean- ing the inside of you
r vehicle or for any
other reason, always check the condition of the floor mat after it has been rein- stalled.• While the vehicle is stopped with theelectric motor unit off, check that thefloor mat is not interfering with the ped- als by depressing the pedals fully.
Vehicle preparation before driving Seat belts and seats
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Driving during cold weather
Driving safety 6-5
6
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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 conditioning 7-6 Comfort controls
7
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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Important air condit
ioning operating tips
7-10 Comfort controls
7
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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Air purifier
Comfort controls 7-11
7
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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AM/FM electronically tune
d radio with CD player
7-14 Comfort controls
7
3. Press the SEEK button
to tune to a station,
or press the MEMORY button either or to tune in to a station memorized. Refer to “Automatic tuning”, “Manualtuning” or “To enter frequencies into the memory”.
After pressing the SEEK button, a receivable station will be automatically selected andreception of the st
ation will begin.
Press the SCAN button.
The radio will tune
consecutively to each
available station for
about 5 seconds per stat
ion. If you want to
stop scanning, press the SCAN button again. The frequency display of the current stationflashes once per second during SCAN. The frequency changes every time the SEEK button is pressed. Press the button to select the desired station.
As many as 6 AM and 12 FM stations can be entered into the memory. To store a frequency in the memory, follow these steps: 1. Press the SEEK button to tune to the fre- quency you wish to keep in the memory. 2. Press the MEMORY button either or
until it beeps. The sound will be momentarily inter- rupted while the frequency is beingentered into the memory. 3. To recall a frequency
that has been saved
in memory, press the MEMORY button briefly for no longer than about 1 second.
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Automatic tuning SCAN functionManual tuning
To enter frequencies into the mem- ory
NOTE
 Disconnecting the 12V st
arter battery cables
erases all the radio stat
ion settings stored in
the memory.
CD control panel and display 1- Disc loading slot 2- Eject button3- CD (CD mode changeover) button 4-
TRACK (Fast-forward/Track up) button
5-
TRACK (Fast-reverse/Track down) button
6- CD indicator 7- SEL (Select mode) indicator 8- FOLDER indicator9- TRACK indicator 10- Display 11- RDM/F-RDM indicator
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AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player
Comfort controls 7-15
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1. Press the POWER button until it beeps to turn the audio system ON and OFF. The system turns on in the last mode used. 2. Insert the disc with the label facing up.When a disc is inserted, the CD indicator will come on and the CD player will begin playing even if the radio is being used.The CD player will also begin playing when the CD button is pressed with a disc set in the CD player or in the disc loadingslot, even if the radio is being used.
When the eject button is pressed, the disc automatically stops and is ejected. The sys-tem automatically switches to radio mode.
Push the CD button if a disc is already in the CD player. The audio
system will enter CD
mode and start playba
ck. The track number
and the playing time wi
ll appear on the dis-
play. The tracks in the disc will be played consecutively a
nd continuously.
This CD player allows you to play MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-3) files recorded on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs (recordable CDs), andCD-RWs (rewritable CDs) in ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet, and Romeo formats. Each disc may have a maximum of 16 trees, 100folders and 255 files.
During MP3 playback,
the unit can display ID3 tag information. For information concerning ID3 tag, refer to “CD
12- RPT/F-RPT indicator 13- SELECT knob 14- POWER (On-Off) button/PAGE (Title
scroll) button
15- DISP (Title display) button 16- MENU button17- SCAN button 18-
SEEK (Up-seek) button/ (Return) button
19-
SEEK (Down-seek) button/ (Select) button
To listen to a CD To set a disc
NOTE
 For information concerning the adjustment of volume and tone, refer to “To adjust thevolume” on page 7-12 and “To adjust thetone” on page 7-12.  3 inches (8 cm) compact disc cannot be played on this CD player.  For information concerning the handing of the compact discs, re
fer to “Handling of
compact discs” on page 7-20.
To eject a disc
NOTE
 If you do not remove an ejected disc before 15 seconds have elapse
d, the disc will be
reloaded.
To listen to a music CD To listen to an MP3 CD
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