MITSUBISHI iMiEV 2015 Owner's Manual (in English)

Jump-starting 8-4 For emergencies
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11. Keep the jumper cables to each vehicle
connected and turn
the electric motor
switch of your vehicle to the “LOCK” position.
12. Charge the main drive lithium-ion battery
by regular charging. The 12V starter bat-tery will automatically charge while the main drive lithium-ion battery is charging. (Refer to “Regular charging” on page3-15.)
13. When the charging indicator on the instru-
ment cluster is ill
uminated, stop the
engine of the other
vehicle and disconnect
the jumper cables in the reverse order.
14. Charge the main dr
ive lithium-ion battery
for more than 1 hour.
15. Disconnect the charging cable.
(Refer to “Regular charging” on page 3-15.)
16. Turn the electric motor switch to the
“START” position, make sure that the ready indicator on the instrument cluster is illuminated.If the ready indicator
does not illuminate,
perform the procedure again starting from step 5. If charging
cannot be performed,
consult a certified i-MiEV dealer.
17. Refit the battery cover. (“Checking 12V
starter battery electr
olyte level” on page
9-8.)
NOTE
 The jumper cables need to be connected to the 12V starter battery when you start charg-ing the main drive lithium-ion battery because the on board char
ger etc. operate uti-
lizing power from the
12V starter battery.
NOTE
When the regular charge connector is con- nected to the charge port, the charging indi-cator will blink. When charging has started,the charging indicator will illuminate.
Charging the 12V starter bat- tery by using an external bat-tery charger
WA R N I N G Always remove the
12V starter battery
from your vehicle wh
en the 12V starter
batter is charged by an external battery charger. Keep sparks, cigare
ttes and flames away
from the 12V starter battery because thebattery may explode. Keep your work area well vented when charging or using the 12V starter battery in an enclosed space.  Remove all the caps before charging the 12V starter battery.  Electrolyte (battery acid) is corrosive diluted sulphuric acid.
If electrolyte comes
in contact with your hands, eyes, clothes,or the painted surf
ace of your vehicle,
thoroughly flush with water. If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush them immediatelyand thoroughly with
water, and get
prompt medical attention. Always wear protective clothing and gog- gles when working near the battery. Keep the battery out of the reach of chil- dren.
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Tire repair kit
For emergencies 8-5
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If you drive your vehicle with a low battery charge, after the electric motor unit has beenstarted by using jumper
cables, it can cause
the anti-lock braking sy
stem warning light to
illuminate. This is only due to the low batteryvoltage. It is not a problem with the brake system. If this happens, fully charge the 12V starter battery and ensure the charging system is operating properly.
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This vehicle is equipped
with a tire repair kit
which can be used to repair a minor puncture in tread area caused by
a nail, screw or simi-
lar object. A spare tire
is not provided with
this vehicle.
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The tire repair kit is
stowed under the rear
seat cushion.
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1. Pull forward the seat stoppers (A) underthe rear seat cushion (B). 2. Lift up the seat
cushion and pull it for-
ward to remove it.
As your vehicle has anti-lock brakes Tire repair kit
WA R N I N G The tire repair kit may not permanently seal a punctured tire.  Using the tire repair
kit may damage the
wheel and/or the tire inflation pressuresensor for the tire. The vehicle must promptly be inspected and repaired by a certified i-MiEV dealer after using the tirerepair kit.
 Use only the Mitsubishi genuine tire repair kit. Sealant in other repair kits maynot sufficiently seal the tire puncture.
Tire repair kit storage 1- Tire compressor 2- Tire repair set: Items #3-#9 shown
above
3- Tire sealant bottle4- Filler hoseWA R N I N G
5- Extension hose
(This hose is used
by a service facility
for removal of sealant. It is not used inemergency puncture repair.)
6- Valve insert (spare) 7- Valve remover8- Speed restriction sticker 9- Instruction manual for tire repairTo remove
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Tire repair kit 8-6 For emergencies
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3. Remove the screws (C) with a coin or the washer (D) at a position shown in theillustration, and remove the cover (E). 4. Remove the tire repair kit.
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1. Return the tire repair kit to its original place. Attach the cover and fasten the screws.
2. Insert two wire tabs at the rear edge of the seat cushion under the seat back. 3. Pass both rear seat
belt buckles through
slits at the rear edge of the seat cushion. Make sure that the seat belt buckles arenot twisted. 4. While pushing the seat cushion as far back as possible, press down hooks (A)under the seat cushion into the right and left stopper installa
tion holes (B) until a
click is heard. 5. After installing the seat cushion, shake it lightly to confirm that it is properly fixed in position.
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To store
How to use the tire repair kit
WA R N I N G Never use the tire repair kit under in any of the situations listed below. The tire can-not be repaired by the tire repair kit. If any of these situations occurs, please con- tact a certified i-MiEV dealer.• More than one tire is punctured.• The puncture hole has a length or width of 1/7 inch (4 mm) or greater.• The tire is punctured in the side wall (A),not in the tread (B).• The vehicle has been driven with the tirealmost completely flat.• The tire has completely slipped over thewheel rim and come off the wheel.• The wheel is damaged.• A bump, cut or crack is on the tire.• The tire sealant’s expiration date has passed. (The expiration date is shown onthe bottle label (C).)• Ambient temperature is below -22 °F(-30 °C) or above 140 °F (60 °C).
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Tire repair kit
For emergencies 8-7
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1. Park the vehicle on a
safe, flat and level
place. 2. Set the parking brake firmly. 3. Move the selector
lever to the “P”
(PARK) position and turn the electric motor switch to the “LOCK” position. 4. Turn on the hazard warning flashers andset up a warning sign, such as a warning triangle or flashing signal lamp, at an ade- quate distance from the vehicle, and haveall your passengers leave the vehicle. 5. Take out the tire repair kit.
6. Shake the tire sealant bottle well.
WA R N I N G The tire sealant can
cause health damage
if swallowed. If you
accidentally swallow
it, drink as much water as possible and immediately seek medical attention. If the tire sealant gets in your eyes or on your skin, rinse it away with lots of water. If you still sense an
abnormality, seek
medical attention. Consult a doctor immediately if any aller- gic reactions occur. Do not allow children to touch the tire sealant.CAUTION If the vehicle body is contaminated by the tire sealant, wipe the tire sealant off immedi- ately with a wet cloth. Immediately wash clothes contaminated with tire sealant.
NOTE
 Do not pull out an object, such as a nail or screw, that penetrat
es the punctured tire.
 Move the vehicle so that the tire valve is positioned away from the point where the tire touches the ground. If the valve is nearthe point where the tire touches the ground, the sealant may not enter the tire easily.
NOTE
 In cold conditions (when the ambient tem- perature is 32 °F {0 °C} or lower), thicken- ing of the tire sealan
t can make the tire
sealant hard to squeeze out of the bottle. Warm the bottle between your hands inside the vehicle.
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Tire repair kit 8-8 For emergencies
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7. Take the cap (D) off the tire sealant bottle (E). Do not remove the seal (F). Screw thefiller hose (G) onto th
e bottle (E). As you
screw the filler hose onto the bottle, the seal will break, allowing the sealant to beused.
8. Take the valve cap (H) off the tire valve (I), then press the valve remover (J) ontothe valve as illustrated. Allow all of the air in the tire to escape. 9. Remove the valve insert (K) by turning it counterclockwise usi
ng the valve remover
(J). Put the removed valve insert in a clean place so it
does not get dirty.
10. Remove the plug (L) from the free end of
the hose (M). Press the hose onto the valve (I).
CAUTION If you shake the bottle after screwing on the hose, sealant may spray out of the hose.
WA R N I N G If there is any air left in the tire when you remove the valve inse
rt, the valve insert
may fly out and injure you. Make sure thetire contains no air before removing the valve insert.NOTE
 Turn the valve remover by hand. If you use a tool, the valve remove
r could be damaged.
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Tire repair kit
For emergencies 8-9
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11. Holding the sealant bottle upside-down,
squeeze it again and again to inject all ofthe sealant into the tire.
12. After injecting the sealant, pull the hose
off the valve, remove any residual sealant from the valve, rim and/or tire. Fit the valve insert (K) into the valve (I),and screw the valve insert securely into place using the valve remover (J).
13. Pull out the compre
ssor hose (N) from the
side of the tire compressor, and thensecurely attach the hose to the tire valve (I).
14. Place the compressor (O) with its air pres-
sure gauge (P) on top.Pull out the compressor’s power cord (Q), insert the plug on the cord into the 12 V power outlet (R), and then turn the elec-tric motor switch to the “ACC” position. (Refer to “12V power outlet” on page 5-51.)Turn ON the compressor switch (S) and inflate the tire to the specified pressure. (Refer to “Tire inflation pressures” on page 9-13.) If there is a gap between the tire andwheel, push the tread area toward the cen- ter of the wheel to close the gap before running the compressor.
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Tire repair kit 8-10 For emergencies
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15. Check and adjust the tire pressure with
reference to the air pressure gauge on thecompressor. If you overinflate the tire, release air by loosening the hose’s end fit- ting.If there is a gap between the tire and wheel because the ti
re has moved inward
from the wheel rim, press the tire treadtowards the wheel to close the gap before running the compressor. (With no gaps, the tire pressure will rise.)
16. Turn OFF the compressor switch, then
pull the power cord plug out of the 12 Vpower outlet.
17. Affix the speed restriction sticker (T) to
the three-diamond mark on the steering wheel.
WA R N I N G Do not place your hand or fingers between the tire and wheel while inflating the tire.Your hand or fingers may become caughtbetween the tire and wheel.CAUTION The supplied compressor is designed only for inflation of your vehicle tires. The compressor is designed to run on a vehi- cle’s 12 V power supply. Do not connect it to any other power source. The compressor is not waterproof. If you use it in rain, make sure
water does not get on it.
Any sand or dust sucked into the compressor could make the compressor break down. Donot place the compressor directly on any sandy or dusty surface when using it. Do not disassemble or modify the compres- sor. Also, do not subject the air pressure gauge to shock. It could malfunction.
CAUTION The surface of the compressor will get hot while the compressor is running. Do not keep the compressor running continuouslyfor more than 10 minutes. After using the compressor, wait for the compressor to cool before using it again. If the compressor becomes sluggish or hot while operating, it is
overheating. Immedi-
ately place the switch in the OFF position and let the compressor c
ool down for at least
30 minutes.NOTE
 If the tire pressure does not rise to the speci- fied level within 10 minutes, the tire may beso severely damaged that
the tire sealant can-
not be used to effect
the emergency repair.
Do not drive the vehicl
e. Please contact a
certified i-MiEV dealer.
NOTE
 At this point the puncture hole is not sealed yet. Air will leak
through the puncture hole
until the emergency repa
ir procedure is com-
pleted (through step 19 or step 20 of theseinstructions).CAUTION Do not affix the sticke
r anywhere except the
specified position on th
e pad of the steering
wheel. Affixing the sticker in an incorrect position could prevent the SRS airbag fromdeploying properly.
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Tire repair kit
For emergencies 8-11
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18. When you have inflated the tire to the
specified pressure, stow the compressor,bottle, and other item
s in the vehicle and
make sure that the seat cushion is properly secured. (Refer to “Tire repair kit storage”on page 8-5.) Promptly start driving the vehicle so that the tire sealant can spread evenly in the tire. Drive with great care.Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Observe local speed limits.
19. After driving for 10 minutes or 3 miles (5
km), park the vehicle in safe place.Remove the air compressor from the stowed position. Check the tire pressure using the air pressure gauge on the com-pressor. If the tire pressure has apparently not dropped, the emergency repair proce- dure is complete. Continue the processfrom step 21. If the tire pressure is not sufficient, inflate the tire to the specified pressure again and drive the vehicle carefully without exceeding a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).Before driving, stow
the compressor and
make sure that the rear seat cushion is properly secured.
20. After driving for 10 minutes or 3 miles (5
km) again, check the tire pressure usingthe air pressure gauge on the compressor. If the tire pressure has apparently not dropped, the emergency repair procedureis complete. Before driving, make sure that the compressor is stowed and the seat cushion is properly secured. You muststill not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Observe local speed limits.
CAUTION If you sense any abnormality while driving, stop the vehicle and c
ontact a certified i-
MiEV dealer. Otherwise the tire pressure may drop before the em
ergency repair proce-
dure is completed,
rendering the vehicle
unsafe to drive.
CAUTION If the tire pressure is lower than the mini- mum permitted pressure
(18 psi {130 kPa}),
the tire cannot successful
ly be repaired with
the tire sealant. Do not drive the vehicle any further. Contact a certified i-MiEV dealer.
NOTE
 If the tire pressure has dropped below the specified level when you check it at the endof the repair procedure, do not drive the vehicle any further.
Contact a certified i-
MiEV dealer.  In cold conditions (when the ambient tem- perature is 32 °F {0 °C} or lower), the timeand driving distance
necessary unt
il comple-
tion of the repair can become longer than in warmer conditions, and th
e tire pressure may
drop below the specified level even after you have inflated the tire
the second time and
subsequently driven the
vehicle. If this hap-
pens, inflate the tire to the specified pressure once more, drive for about 10 minutes or 3 miles (5 km), then check the tire pressureagain. If the tire pressure has again dropped below the specified level, stop driving the vehicle and contact a certified i-MiEVdealer.
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Towing 8-12 For emergencies
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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
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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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