open hood MITSUBISHI iMiEV 2015 Owner's Manual (in English)

Instruments and controls (Instrument panel)
Overview 1-2
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Instruments and controls (Instrument panel)
Hazard warning flasher switch P.5-47
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - airbag (for front passenger’s seat) P.4-21
Audio P.7-11
Side vents P.7-2 Cup holder P.5-55 Glove compartment P.5-55
Center vents P.7-2
Hood release lever P. 9 - 3
Air conditioning P. 7 - 4
Card holder P.5-55 Electric rear window defogger switch P.5-50
12 V power outlet P.5-51
Selector lever P.5-21
Heated front passenger’s seat switchP. 4 - 4
Parking brake lever P.5-16
Quick charging lid opener P.3-24
Cup holder P.5-55
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Precautions during Charging the
Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery
3-14 General information/Charging
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Precautions during Charg- ing the Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery
WA R N I N G Improper charging can result in a fire, property damage, and serious injury ordeath. Read the instructions described below carefully and follow
them. Also read and
follow the instructions for “Regular charging (charging me
thod with rated AC
120V outlet)” on page 3-15, Regularcharging (using 240V
Electric Vehicle
Supply Equipment)
on page 3-24 and
“Quick charging (c
harging method with
quick charger)”
on page 3-24 before using
the charging device.• Never connect or disconnect the chargeconnector or plug with wet hands.• Make sure there is no water or foreignmaterials in the char
ge port, charge con-
nector or plug, and that they are notdamaged or affected by rust or corro- sion. If any of these conditions are notice- able, do not charge
the main drive
lithium-ion battery.• Never touch the metal contacts of thecharge port, charge
connector or plug.
• Never charge the main drive lithium-ion battery or touch the vehicle when there islightning. A lightning strike may backfeed into the char
ger causing damage
and possible personal
injury or death.
• Never disassemble or modify the charge port or charging cable.• If you notice unus
ual odor or smoke
coming from the vehi
cle, charging cable
or plug, or if the ch
arging cable or plug
becomes hot to the touch, stop charging immediately.
 Individuals using an
electro-medical
apparatus such as implantable pacemak- ers and implantable
cardiovascular-defi-
brillators should
check with the
manufacturer of the apparatus to confirm the effect of the el
ectromagnetic waves
from charging. The el
ectromagnetic waves
may affect the operations of the electro- medical apparatus. If you have an impl
antable cardiac pace-
maker or an implan
table cardiovascular
defibrillator, while the main drive lithium- ion battery is charging:• Keep away from the charge connector orcontrol box.• Do not stay inside the vehicle.• Do not go inside the
vehicle, for example
to remove or place an item in the passen- ger compartment.WA R N I N G
• Do not open the rear hatch, for example to remove or place an item in the cargoarea.Charging may affect
the operation of
electric medical devices and result in serious personal
injury or death.
Keep away from the cooling fan under the hood during charging. During charging,the cooling fan may automatically be operated even if the electric motor switch is in the “LOCK” position. CAUTION To prevent damage to the charging equip- ment:• Do not close the charge port lid withoutclosing the cap.• Do not subject the charging equipment toimpact.• Do not pull or twist the charge cable.• Do not drag the charge cable.• Do not store charging equipment in loca-tions where the temperature is above 185 °F (85 °C) or below -40 °F (-40 °C).• Do not place the charging equipment close to a heater or other heat source.
 Make sure the inner
cap is closed on the
charge port when charging is finished. If the charge port lid is closed when the cap is opened, water or forei
gn materials may enter
the charge port.WA R N I N G
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Quick charging (charging method with quick charger)
General information/Charging 3-25
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Carefully read instru
ctions on “Precautions
during charging the main drive lithium-ionbattery” on page 3-14,
described in this sec-
tion and also instructions for a quick charger you uses, and follow them.
1. Fully apply the parking brake and move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) posi-tion. 2. Stop the electric devices such as lamps, air conditioning, etc.
and turn the electric
motor switch to the “LOCK” position.
3. Pull the quick charging lid opener (A) at the bottom left of the driver’s seat to openthe quick charging lid (B) at the left rear side of the vehicle. 4. Remove key and lock the vehicle. 5. Press the tab (C) to open the inner lid (D).
WA R N I N G Be sure to use a qu
ick charger compatible
with i-MiEV. Use of a non-compatible quick charger may cause a fire or mal- function.For the quick charger compatible with i- MiEV, consult an certified i-MiEV dealer. For operation of a quick charger, follow instructions for each quick charger. Never connect or disc
onnect the charger
with a wet hand. Never pull the cable to disconnect the charger. During charging, the
cooling fans under
the hood may automa
tically be operated
even if the electric motor switch is in the“LOCK” position. Ke
ep your hands away
from the cooling fan during charging. As the quick charge connector is heavier in comparison to th
e regular charge con-
nector, allowing it to drop could causedamage to the vehicl
e or charge connector
or personal injury.
CAUTION If the charge connector cannot easily be con- nected to the charge port, do not force theconnection. Foreign mate
rial may be in the
charge connector or charge port, or the charging device may not
be compatible with
your vehicle. Contact a certified i-MiEVdealer.NOTE
 Repeatedly performi
ng only quick charging
can reduce the batter
y capacity. Regular
charging is recommended unless quickcharging is necessary.  Before using a publicly
available quick char-
ger, confirm that the charger is suitable for your vehicle.  Make sure to lock the doors to prevent theft, etc. during charging.
A
B
E
D
C
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Service precautions 9-2 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Taking regular care of your vehicle helps pre- serve its value and appe
arance as long as pos-
sible.This vehicle is an electric vehicle and is equipped with many high-voltage compo- nents. Refer to “High-voltage components”on page 3-30. You can do some of the maintenance work described in this manual by yourself, but the rest must be performed
only by a certified i-
MiEV dealer.If you discover a malfunction or other prob- lem, have it corrected by a certified i-MiEV dealer.Also follow the instru
ctions and take note of
the precautions for each procedure.
High voltage components and wiring cables are located as shown in the figure below.
Service precautions
WA R N I N G Never touch, remove or disassemble the high- voltage componen
ts including high-
voltage wires colore
d orange and their
connectors. Doing so can result in a fire, property damage, elec
trocution and seri-
ous injury or death. These components are affixed with a label indicating precautions for handling. Fol-low the instructions on the label. Take your vehicle to a cert
ified i-MiEV dealer
for any necessary maintenance.
1- Regular charge port 2- MCU 3- Main drive lithium-ion battery4- Heater 5- Air conditioner compressor 6- High voltage connector7- Service plug 8- Electric motor (Electric motor unit) 9- On board charger/DC-DC converter10- Quick charge port
WA R N I N G When servicing the vehicle, make sure that the electric motor switch is in the“LOCK” position and
the charging cable
is disconnected. Failure to do so could result in an electric shock.
 When checking or servicing under the hood or the coolant reserve tank, be surethe electric motor unit is stopped and ithas had a chance to cool down.  If you need to work
under the hood with
the electric motor unit on, be careful that your clothing, hair, etc. does not get caught in the fan or other moving parts. The fan can turn on automatically even if the electric motor unit is not running.Turn the electric motor switch to the “LOCK” position to be
safe while you are
working under the hood. Do not smoke or allow open flames around the 12V starter battery. Be extremely careful when working around the 12V starter battery. It containspoisonous and corros
ive sulfuric acid.
Handling your vehicle’s parts and materi- als in the wrong way can injure you. Ask a certified i-MiEV dealer
if you have ques-
tions. CAUTION The components inside
the electric motor
unit room may be very
hot to the touch.
Make sure all components have sufficientlycooled before beginning an inspection. These components are affixed with a label indicating precautions
for handling. Follow
the instructions on the label.WA R N I N G
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Hood
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-3
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Have you purchased the Mitsubishi Motors Diamond Care Protec
tion Plan? The Plan
supplements your new
vehicle warranties.
See a certified i-MiEV dealer for details.
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Use the hood release lever (located under the instrument panel near the passenger’s door) to unlock the hood. Pull the lever toward you to release the hood latch.
Release the safety leve
r (A) and lift the hood.
Support the hood by inserting the support prop (B) into its slot on the underside of the hood arm.
 When replacing the
12V starter battery,
remove the positive (+
) and negative (-) ter-
minals after turning the electric motor switchto the “LOCK” position
and waiting at least
2 minutes. If the 12V st
arter battery terminal
is removed just after the electric motorswitch is turned to the “LOCK” position, this may cause damage to
electric components.
If the electric motor unit warning light illu-minates, do not replac
e the 12V starter bat-
tery. Contact a certified i-MiEV dealer.CAUTION
Hood To open
WA R N I N G Never use the release lever to unlatch the hood while the vehicle is in motion.  Do not drive your vehicle unless the hood is locked.
NOTE
 To prevent damage to the hood and wipers, make sure the wipers
are at resting position
when you open the hood.
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View under the hood and
electric motor unit room
9-4 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Make sure the hood is securely locked by softly lifting the centre of the hood. Slowly lower the hood about 12 inches (30 cm), then let it drop from its own weight.
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CAUTION Always insert the support prop into the hole specially made for
it. Propping the hood at
any other place could
cause the prop to slip
out and lead to
an accident.
The hood prop can fall out if the hood is lifted by a strong wind.
To close
CAUTION Be careful not to trap your hands or fingers when closing the hood.
 Make sure the hood is firmly closed before driving.If you drive without the hood completelyclosed, it could open up while driving.NOTE
 If this does not close the hood properly, drop it again from a slightly higher position.  Do not push down strongly on the hood. Depending on how strongly or where you push down, you could create a dent in the hood.
View under the hood and electric motor unit room
CAUTION
Under the hood
1- Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2- 12V starter battery 3- Hot water heater reservoir 4- Brake fluid reservoir5- Coolant reservoirCoolant/Hot water heater fluid To check the coolant level
WA R N I N G Before checking the
coolant level, make
sure the electric motor switch is in the“Lock” position to
avoid the risk of an
electrical shock that can result in serious injury or death.Electric motor unit room
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Coolant/Hot water heater fluid
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-5
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1. Open the liftgate. 2. Peel off the Velcro fastener (A) to remove the luggage room floor carpet (B).
3. Turn the 4 screws on the front and rear of the electric motor unit room lid (C) coun- terclockwise to loosen and remove them,and then remove the electric motor unit room lid (C).
4. Check the coolant level in the reservoir (D).While the motor is cold, the coolant level must always be between the “F (FULL)” and the “L (LOW)”
marks. If necessary,
add coolant. Refer to
“To add coolant” on
page 9-6. 5. Reinstall the electric motor unit room lid and the luggage room floor carpet by fol- lowing the removal procedures in reverse.
The reservoir (A) is located under the hood.
 The room under the h
ood and the electric
motor unit room (loc
ated under the lug-
gage room carpet) can be very hot afterdriving. Wait until they have cooled down.
Coolant
WA R N I N G
NOTE
 A heat insulating material is attached to the luggage room floor ca
rpet. To remove the
luggage floor carpet, grasp and lift up boththe carpet fabric and the heat insulating material.NOTE
 When laying the electric motor unit room lid on the ground, leave the underside of the lid with the rubber surface facing up. If theunderside is facing downward debris and other foreign material
could get on the rub-
ber surface and prevent proper reinstallationof the electric motor unit room lid.
WA R N I N G Never touch components inside the elec- tric motor unit room except the reservoir (D).
Hot water heater fluid
FULL LOW
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Coolant/Hot water heater fluid 9-6 Vehicle care and maintenance
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The coolant level in th
is reservoir should be
kept between the “F (FULL)” and the “L(LOW)” marks when measured while the electric motor is cold. If necessary, add cool- ant. Refer to “To add coolant” on page 9-6.
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Mitsubishi Motors Genui
ne Coolant provides
excellent protection against corrosion and rust formation on all metals, including alumi- num.
If you need to add coolant often, the cooling system should be pressure-tested for leaks.Take your vehicle to a certified i-MiEV dealer for testing.
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The reservoir cap (E) must be tightly sealedto prevent losing coolant which may result in electric motor or nearby parts of the roomunder the hood damage. Only use a Genuine Mitsubishi Parts rese
rvoir cap, or an
approved equivalent.
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 Do not overfill the reservoir.  Your vehicle uses a special reservoir cap that stays sealed and keeps the pressure inthe reservoir below the allowable pres- sure. If you need to change the cap, use the exact same kind.  Check the coolant freeze point in the radi- ator with the proper gauge, and only when it is safe. If you add antifreeze, the con-tents of the reservoi
r must be protected
against freezing.  Keep the front of the radiator and con- denser clean.
To add coolant Use “Mitsubishi Motors
Genuine Super Long
Life Coolant Premium”
or an equivalent
*.
* : similar high qual
ity ethylene glycol
based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate and non-borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technologyFULL LOW
CAUTION Do not use alcohol or
methanol antifreeze or
any coolants that c
ontain them. Using the
wrong antifreeze can corrode aluminumparts.  The required concentration of anti-freeze dif- fers depending on the
expected ambient tem-
perature. Above -31 °F (-35 °C):
50 % concentration
of anti-freeze Below -31 °F (-35 °C): 60 % concentration of anti-freezeYou can check the concen
tration level with a
gauge from an automotive supply store, or a certified i-MiEV dealer or service station cancheck it for you. Do not use water to adjust the concentration of coolant.  Do not top off the tank with plain water only. Water by itself boils at a lower temperature and does not stop rust or freezing. If the water freezes, it will
damage your cooling
system. Do not use tap water. It can cause corrosion and rust.
Reservoir cap
WA R N I N G Wait for the electric motor to cool down before opening the re
servoir cap. Other-
wise hot steam or bo
iling coolant could
spray up from the re
servoir and scald you.
Points to remember
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Washer fluid
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-7
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The windshield washer fluid reservoir is under the hood. Check the washer fluid level at regular inter-vals and add washer fluid to reservoir if nec- essary. Open the reservoir cap and check the fluidlevel. When freezing weather is anticipated, flush out the water in the reservoir by operating the pump. Fill the reservoir with windshield anti-freeze (not radiator
antifreeze), and operate
the system for a few se
conds to flush out the
residual water.
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The brake fluid level must be between the “MAX” and “MIN” marks on the reservoir. The brake fluid level fa
lls slightly with wear
of the brake pads, but
this does not indicate
any abnormality. The brake fluid in the master cylinder should be checked when doing other work under the hood. The brake system should also bechecked for leaks at the same time. If the brake fluid level falls markedly in a short length of time, it indicates a leak in thebrake system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle checked by a certified i-MiEV dealer. Use the recommended brake fluid conform- ing to DOT 3 or DOT 4. The reservoir capmust be tightly sealed
to keep dirt and water
out.
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The condition of the 12V starter battery is very important to keep the vehicle’s electricalsystem working properly. Check the 12V starter battery regularly.
Washer fluid During cold weather
FULL 1/2
Brake fluid To check the fluid level
Fluid type
CAUTION Do not let any petrol
eum-based fluid touch,
mix with, or get into the brake fluid. This will damage the seals. Be careful when handling brake fluid. It can damage painted surfaces. Use only the listed brake fluid. Different brands of brake fluid have different addi-tives, and these can cause a chemical reac- tion. Do not mix brands of brake fluid. Keep the reservoir ta
nk cap closed to keep
the brake fluid from evaporating.
12V starter battery
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Cleaning the outside of your vehicle 9-30 Vehicle care and maintenance
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1. To clean, lightly wipe the leather with a soft cloth soaked in a mild soap and water solution.2. To rinse, dip the cloth in fresh water, wring it out well, a
nd wipe off all the
soap. 3. To preserve and prot
ect, use a leather pro-
tecting agent on the genuine leather sur- face.
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To protect your vehicle’s finish, wash it often and thoroughly. If desired, you may wax your vehicle using a nonabrasi
ve automobile wax.
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Industrial pollution, road tar, bird droppings, tree sap, insect remain
s, sea water and other
foreign matters can da
mage the finish on your
vehicle.Generally, the longer
any foreign material
stays on the finish, the worse the damage. Wash your vehicle as soon as possible when-ever the finish gets soiled.
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Chemicals contained in the dirt and dustpicked up from air, rain, snow or road sur- faces can damage the paint and body of your vehicle if left on.Frequent washing and wa
xing is the best way
to protect your vehicle from this damage. Do not wash the vehicl
e in direct sunlight.
Park the vehicle in the shade and spray it with water to remove dust.
Next, using plenty of
clean water and
a car washing mitt or sponge,
wash the vehicle from top to bottom.Use a mild car washing soap if necessary. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a cham- ois or soft cloth. Af
ter washing
the vehicle,
carefully clean the joints and flanges of the doors, hood, etc., where dirt is likely to remain.
Genuine leather
(if so equipped)
NOTE
 If genuine leather is we
t with water, wipe it
with a dry, soft cloth. If left damp, mildew may grow.  The genuine leather su
rface can be damaged
if brushed with a nylon or synthetic fiber brush.  Organic solvents such as benzine, kerosene, alcohol, gasoline, acid or alkaline solventscan discolor the genuine leather surface and should not be used.  The genuine leather surface may harden and shrink if it is exposed to the direct sunlight for long hours. When your vehicle is parked,place it in the shade as much as possible.
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle Foreign material Wa s h i n g
WA R N I N G Do not wash the vehicle while charging the main drive lithium-ion battery. Doing so could cause a
fire or an
electric
shock. Before washing the vehicle, make sure that the charging lid and the inner lid arecompletely closed. If the lid is open, the charging unit is exposed to water, resulting in a fire or anelectric shock. Do not pour water inside the electric motor unit room. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock.CAUTION When washing the vehicle, turn the electric motor switch to the “LOCK” position. Do not use a high pressure washing machine to clean the underneath of the vehicle. Doing so might cause th
e electric motor unit
problem or malfunction.
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