warning light MITSUBISHI iMiEV 2015 (in English) User Guide

Seat belts 4-10 Seat and restraint systems
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3. Pull the seat belt out slowly while holding the latch plate. Push the latch plate intothe buckle until you hear a “click”. Pull up on the belt to be su
re the latch plate is
locked securely in the buckle.
4. The lap part of the belt must always be worn low and snug across the hips. Pullup on the shoulder portion of the belt to take up any slack
in the lap belt.
5. To release the belt,
press the button on the
buckle and allow the belt to retract. If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull it out and check for kinks or twists in thewebbing. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts.
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A tone and warning light are used to remind the driver to fasten the seat belt.
NOTE
 If the seat belt locks
up and cannot be pulled
out, pull it once with force and let it retract all the way. Then, pull the belt out
slowly once again.
NOTE
With the exception of the seat belt for the driver, the seat belts in all other seating posi-tions are equipped with an Automatic Lock- ing Retractor (ALR) function. If you pull the seat belt fully out of th
e retractor, the retrac-
tor will switch to its ALR child restraint installation function
(see page 4-18).
When the ALR function has been activated,the seat belt will only re
tract. If this happens,
let the belt fully retract, then pull the seat belt back out, repeating steps 1 through 4.
WA R N I N G Be sure the lap belt portion fits snugly and is worn as low as possible across the hips,not around the waist. Failure to follow thisinstruction will increase the risk of serious injury or death in the
event of an accident.
Be sure the seat belt webbing is not twisted when worn. Twisted webbing may adversely affect seat belt performance.
Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning light
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Seat belts
Seat and restraint systems 4-11
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If the electric motor switch is turned to the “ON” position without the driver’s seat beltbeing fastened, a warning light will come on, and a tone will sound for approximately 6 seconds to remind you to fasten your seatbelt. If the seat belt remains unfastened approxi- mately 1 minute later, the warning light willflash and the tone wi
ll sound intermittently
for approximately 90 seconds when the vehi- cle is driven.If the seat belt subse
quently remains unfas-
tened, the warning light
and tone will issue
further warnings each time the vehicle startsmoving from a stop. And if the driver unfas- tens the seat belt while driving, the warning will operate in the same way. When the seatbelt is fastened, the warnings will stop.
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The front passenger seat
belt warning light is
located in the instrument panel. When the electric motor switch is turned to the “ON” position, this indicator normally comes on and goes off a few seconds later.
The light comes on when a person sits on the front passenger seat bu
t does not fasten the
seat belt. It goes off when the seat belt is subsequently fastened.
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The seat belt anchor height can be adjusted.To move the anchor, pull the lock knob (A) and slide the anchor to the desired position. Release the lock knob to lock the anchor intoposition.
WA R N I N G In order to reduce the risk of serious injury or death in
an accident, always
wear your own seat belt. Do not allow any-one to ride in your ve
hicle unless he or she
is also seated and
wearing a seat belt.
Children should additi
onally be restrained
in a secure child restraint system.
Front passenger seat belt warn- ing light
WA R N I N G When a child booster se
at is used on the
front passenger seat, the front passenger seat belt warning ligh
t will not come on, if
the seat belt is not fastened when thebooster seat is used
. Confirm that the
child is wearing the
seat belt properly.
Do not install any acce
ssory or sticker that
makes the light difficult to see.
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor (front seats)
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Child restraint systems
Seat and restraint systems 4-13
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the pre-tensioners quickly
draw back seat belt
webbing and increase se
at belt performance.
The seat belt pre-tensioner system includes the following components:
The airbag control unit
monitors the readiness
of the electronic parts of the system wheneverthe electric motor switch is in the “ON” or “START” position. Thes
e include all of the
items listed above a
nd all related wiring.
The pre-tensioner seat
belt system will oper-
ate only when the electric motor switch is in the “ON” or “START” position.When the seat belt pre-tensioners activate, some smoke is released
and a loud noise will
be heard. The smoke is
not harmful, but care
should be taken not to in
tentionally inhale it,
as it may cause some
temporary irritation to
people with respiratory problems. The pre-tensioners activa
te in the event of a
moderate-to-severe front
or side impact, even
if the seat belt is not being worn. The seat belt pre-tensioners may not
activate in certain
frontal collisions, even though the vehiclemay appear to be se
verely damaged. Such
non-activation does not mean something is wrong with the seat belt pre-tensioner system,but rather that the collision forces were not severe enough or not of the type to activate the system.
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This warning light tells you if there is a prob-lem involving the SRS airbags and/or the pre- tensioner seat belts. Refer to “SRS warning light” on page 4-26.
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In the event of an accident, the seat belt forcelimiter system will help reduce the forceapplied to the driver a
nd front seat passenger.
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When transporting infants or small children in your vehicle, an appr
opriate child restraint
system must always be
used. This is required
by law in the U.S. and Canada.
1- SRS warning light 2- Front impact sensors 3- Seat belt pr
e-tensioners
4- Airbag control unit 5- Side impact sensors
WA R N I N G The seat belt pre-tensioner system is designed to work only
once. After the seat
belt pre-tensioners have been activated,they will not work again. They must promptly be replaced and the entire seat belt pre-tensioner system inspected by acertified i-MiEV dealer.
SRS warning light Force limiter system Child restraint systems
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag
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The SRS includes the following components:
The airbag control unit monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system wheneverthe electric motor switch is in the “ON” or “START” position. These include all of the items listed above a
nd all related wiring.
The airbags will operate only when the elec- tric motor switch is in the “ON” or “START” position. When the impact sensors detect a sufficient front or side impact to deploy the airbag(s),the appropriate airbag
(s) will be deployed.
WA R N I N GFRONT-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS should be used in the rear seatwhenever possible. If they must be used in the front passenger seat, move the seat to the most rearward po
sition and make sure
the child stays in the child restraint sys- tem, properly restrained. Failure to follow these instructions could result in seriousinjury or death to the child.Airbag
WA R N I N G Older children should be seated in the rear seat with thei
r seat belt properly
worn, and with an
appropriate booster
seat if needed. Refer to “Children
who have outgrown
child restraint systems” on page 4-20.
How the Supplemental Restraint System works 1- Driver’s airbag 2- SRS warning light 3- Passenger’s airbag off indicator 4- Front impact sensors5- Passenger’s front airbag 6- Driver’s seat position sensor
7- Passenger’s seat oc
cupant classifica-
tion sensor system
8- Airbag control unit 9- Side airbag modules 10- Curtain airbag modules 11- Side impact sensors
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When airbags deploy, so
me smoke is released
accompanied by a loud noise. The smoke isnot harmful, but do not intentionally inhale the smoke as it may ca
use temporary irrita-
tion to people with respiratory problems. After deployment, the airbags will quickly deflate, so quickly th
at some people may not
even realize the airbags inflated. Airbag inflation does
not prevent the driver
from seeing or being able
to steer the vehicle,
and does not prevent people from leaving the vehicle.
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This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, incertain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that
will assist in under-
standing how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to
record data related to
vehicle dynamics and sa
fety systems for a
short period of time,
typically 30 seconds or
less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:  How various systems
in your vehicle were
operating;  Whether or not the driver safety belt was buckled/fastened;  How far (if at all) the driver was depress- ing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,  How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better under- standing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. To read data recorded
by an EDR, special
equipment is required, a
nd access to the vehi-
cle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, ot
her parties, such as
law enforcement, that have the special equip- ment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
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The driver’s seat position sensor is attachedto the seat rail and provides the airbag control unit with information on the seat’s fore-aft position. The airbag control unit controlsdeployment of the driver’s front airbag in accordance with the information it receives from this sensor.If there is a problem involving the driver’s seat position sensor, the SRS warning light in the instrument panel will come on. Refer to“SRS warning light” on page 4-26.
CAUTION Airbags inflate very quickly and with great force. In certain situ
ations, contact with an
inflating airbag may cause small cuts, abra- sions, and bruises.
Event Data Recording
NOTE
 EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no dataare recorded by the EDR under normal driv- ing conditions and no
personal data (e.g.,
name, gender, age, and crash location) arerecorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifyingdata routinely acquire
d during a crash inves-
tigation.
Driver’s seat position sensor
WA R N I N G If the SRS warning
light comes on, have
the vehicle inspected by a certified i-MiEV dealer as soon
as possible.
Please observe the following instructions to ensure that the driver’s seat position sensor can operate correctly.• Adjust the seat to the correct position,and sit well back
against the seatback.
Refer to “Front seats” on page 4-3.• Do not recline the seatback more thannecessary when driving.
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag
Seat and restraint systems 4-25
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The passenger’s seat oc
cupant classification
sensor system is attach
ed to the front passen-
ger seat cushion and provides the airbag con- trol unit with information regarding theoccupant on the front passenger seat. The air- bag control unit controls deployment of the passenger’s front airbag in accordance withthe information it receives from this system. The passenger’s front ai
rbag will not deploy
in an impact when the system senses no occu-pant on the front passenger’s seat or a child in a child restraint system. In this case, the pas- senger’s airbag off i
ndicator will come on.
Refer to “Passenger’s ai
rbag off indicator” on
page 4-25. If there is a problem involving the passen-ger’s seat occupant cl
assification sensor sys-
tem, the SRS warning light in the instrument panel will come on. Refer to “SRS warninglight” page 4-26.
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The passenger’s airbag off indicator islocated in the instrument panel.
• Do not place metallic objects or luggage under the front seat.
 If the vehicle is involved in a severe impact, have the SRS sensor inspected by a certified i-MiEV deal
er as soon as possi-
ble.
Passenger’s seat occupant clas- sification sensor system
WA R N I N G
WA R N I N G If any of the follow
ing conditions occur,
you should immediatel
y have your vehicle
inspected by a certified i-MiEV dealer assoon as possible:• The SRS warning light does not initiallycome on when the electric motor switch is turned to the “ON” or “START” posi- tion.• The SRS warning light does not go outafter several seconds.• The SRS warning li
ght comes on while
you are driving.
 To ensure that the passenger’s seat occu- pant classification sensor system can sensecorrectly, observe the following instruc- tions. Failure to follow these instructions can adversely affect
the performance of
the passenger’s airbag system.• Adjust the seat to the correct position,and sit well back
against the seatback.
Refer to “Front seats” on page 4-3.• Do not recline the seatback more thannecessary.• Never have more than one person (adultor child) sitting
on the seat.
• Do not place anything between the seat and the floor console.• When attaching a chil
d restraint system,
secure it firmly.• Do not place luggage
or other objects on
the seat.• Do not use a seat cover or a cushion.
• Do not modify or re
place the seat and
seat belt.• Do not place luggage or other objects under the seat.• Do not place and use
an electronic device
such as a computer on the seat.• Do not place heavy objects on the seat orstick pins, needles, or other objects into it.• Do not remove the seat cushion skin.• If any liquid is spilled on the seat, wipe it and dry the seat
immediately.
If the vehicle is involved in a severe impact, have the SRS sensors inspected by a certified i-MiEV deal
er as soon as possi-
ble.
Passenger’s airbag off indicator
WA R N I N G
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The indicator normally comes on when the electric motor switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes out a
few seconds later.
In the following situations, the indicator will stay on to show that the passenger’s front air- bag is not operational.  The front passenger’s seat is not occupied.  The system senses that a child is in the child restraint system on the front passen-ger’s seat.
When the passenger’s seat occupant classifi- cation sensor system senses there is a person seated in the front passenger’s seat, the indi-cator goes out to show that the passenger’s front airbag is operational.
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There is a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) warning light on
the instrument panel.
The system checks itself every time the elec- tric motor switch is turned on. The SRS warn- ing light will come on
for several seconds and
then go out. This is normal and means the system is working properly. If there is a prob-
lem involving one or more of the SRS com- ponents, the warning light will come on andstay on. The SRS warning light is shared by the SRS airbag and the seat belt pre-tensioner system.
WA R N I N G If any of the following conditions occur, you should immediat
ely have the airbag
system in your vehicle inspected by a cer-tified i-MiEV dealer as soon as possible:• The passenger’s airbag off indicatorcomes on when an adult is sitting on the front passenger seat.• The passenger’s airbag off indicator doesnot come on when the front passenger’s seat is not occupied.• The passenger’s airbag off indicator doesnot come on when the electric motorswitch is turned to the “ON” position.• The passenger’s airbag off indicatorcomes on and goes out repeatedly.
 Do not attach any ac
cessory to your vehi-
cle that makes the passenger’s airbag off indicator difficult or impossible to see. You must be able to see the passenger’sairbag off indicator and verify the status of the passenger’s airbag system.
SRS warning light
WA R N I N G If any of the follow
ing conditions occur,
there may be a proble
m with the SRS air-
bags and/or seat belt pre-tensioners, andthey may not function
properly in a colli-
sion or may suddenly
activate without a
collision:• Even when the electric motor switch is in“ON” position, the
SRS warning light
does not come on or it remains on.• The SRS warning li
ght comes on while
driving.
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Features and controlsBreak-in recommendations ..............................................................5-2 Keys .................................................................................................5-2 Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) ........................5-2Keyless entry system .......................................................................5-5 Door locks ........................................................................................5-8 Power door locks ........
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.....5-9
Child safety locks for rear door ..........
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.....5-10
Liftgate ........................................................................................... 5-11 Theft-alarm system ........................................................................5-12Power window control ...................................................................5-14 Parking brake .................................................................................5-16 Inside rearview mirror ...................................................................5-16Outside rearview mirrors ...............................................................5-17 Electric motor switch .....................................................................5-18 Steering wheel lock ........................................................................5-20Starting the electric motor unit ......................................................5-20 Transmission ..................................................................................5-21 Acoustic vehicle alerting system (AVAS) ......................................5-23Service brake .................................................................................5-24 Brake assist system ........................................................................5-25 Anti-lock braking system ...............................................................5-25Electric power steering system (EPS) ............................................5-27 Active stability control (ASC) .......................................................5-28 Tire pressure monitoring system ....................................................5-30Instrument cluster ..........................................................................5-34 Indicator and warning light package ..............................................5-41 Indicators .......................................................................................5-42Warning lights ................................................................................5-42
Combination headlights and dimmer switch ................................. 5-44 Turn signal lever ............................................................................ 5-46 Hazard warning flasher switch ...................................................... 5-47Front fog light switch .................................................................... 5-47 Wiper and washer switch ............................................................... 5-48 Electric rear window defogger switch ....
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...... 5-50
Horn switch ................................................................................... 5-50 Sun visors ...................................................................................... 5-51 12 V power outlet .......................................................................... 5-51Interior lights ................................................................................. 5-52 Storage spaces ................................................................................ 5-54 Cup holder ..................................................................................... 5-55Assist grip ...................................................................................... 5-56
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Parking brake 5-16 Features and controls
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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com- plete stop, fully engage the parking brake, and set the selector le
ver to “P” (PARK) posi-
tion.
When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake and turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade, away from the curb on an uphill grade.
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Adjust the inside rearview mirror only after making any seat adjustme
nts so as to have a
clear view to the rear of the vehicle. Adjust the inside mirror to maximize the view through the rear window. It is possible to move the mirror up and down to adjust its position.
Parking brake To apply 1- Pull the lever up without pushing the
button at the end of hand grip. When the parking brake is set and the electric motor switch is in the “ON”position, the brake warning light in the instrument cluster will come on. Before driving, be sure to release the parking brake.
To release 1- Pull the lever up slightly. 2- Press and hold the button at the end of
the hand grip.
3- Push the lever downward. CAUTION Before driving, be sure that the parking brake is fully released and brake warning light is off.If a vehicle is driven without releasing the parking brake, the brak
es will be overheated,
resulting in ineffective braking and possiblebrake failure.
Inside rearview mirror
WA R N I N G Do not attempt to adjust the inside rear- view mirror while driving. This can be dangerous. Be sure to adjust the mirror before driv-ing.
To adjust the vertical mirror position
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Steering wheel lock 5-20 Features and controls
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If the driver’s door is opened while the elec- tric motor switch is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position, a tone will sound.
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Remove the key at
the “LOCK” position.
Turn the steering wheel until it is locked. Turn the key to the “ACC” position while moving the steering
wheel slightly.
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1. Make sure all occupants are properly seated with seat belts fastened. 2. Insert the key. 3. Make sure the parking brake is applied.4. Press and hold the brake pedal down with your right foot. 5. Make sure the selector
lever is in the “P”
(PARK) position.
6. Turn the key to the “ON” position and make certain that all warning lights arefunctioning properly before starting the electric motor unit. 7. Turn the key to the “START” position forone to two seconds, and
slowly return it to
its original position. When you hear the startup sound and the ready indicatorcomes on, startup of the electric motor unit is complete.
If the driver’s door is opened while the key is in the “ON” position, the electric motorreminder buzzer sounds
intermittently to
remind the key is in the electric motor switch.
Key reminder buzzer Steering wheel lock To l o c k To u n l o c k
CAUTION Remove the key when leaving the vehicle.If your vehicle needs to be towed, turn the key to the “ACC” position to unlock the steering wheel.NOTE
 If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may sometimes make it difficult to turnthe key from “LOCK”
position to “ACC”
position. Firmly turn the steering wheel to the left or to the right as you turn the key.
Starting the electric motor unit
CAUTION Never attempt to start the electric motor unit by pushing or pulling the vehicle.
Electric motor reminder
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