warning lights MITSUBISHI iMiEV 2015 Owner's Manual (in English)

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If this warning light comes on or
flashes while you’re driving...
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If this warning light comes on
or flashes while you’re driving...
NOTE
These warning lights will come on for a few se
conds for a bulb check when the electric
motor switch is first turned to “ON”.
Warning light
Do this
Ref. page
12V starter battery charging system warning
light
 Park your vehicle in a safe place a
nd turn off the electric motor unit.
Contact a certified i-MiEV dealer for assistance.
P.5-43
or
Brake warning light
 If this light comes on while driving, ch
eck to see that the parking brake is
fully released.  If this light stays on after releasing
the parking brake, stop and check the
brake fluid level.  If the brake fluid level is correct, ther
e may be a system
malfunction. Avoid
hard braking and high speeds, and cont
act a certified i-MiEV dealer for
assistance.
P.5-42
Electric motor unit warning light
 Park your vehicle in a safe place and
contact a certified
i-MiEV dealer for
assistance.
P.5-43
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Familiarizing yourself with i-MiEV 3-2 General information/Charging
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i-MiEV is a pure electric vehicle. Some of the vehicle systems operate differently from and have different characteristics than ordinaryvehicles equipped with an internal combus- tion engine. For this reas
on, it is very impor-
tant to read carefull
y this entire owner’s
manual.
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 i-MiEV is powered only by electricity. This vehicle does not
emit exhaust gases,
such as carbon dioxide and nitrogenoxide.  The i-MiEV uses electricity stored in the lithium ion battery. The lithium-ion bat-tery is called the main drive lithium-ion battery. This vehicl
e does not have an
internal combustion engine and does notrequire gasoline
or diesel fuel.
 The main drive lithium-ion battery must be charged with electricity to drive thevehicle. As the vehi
cle operates, the main
drive lithium-ion battery gradually dis- charges. If the main drive lithium-ion bat-tery becomes completely discharged, the vehicle will not
operate until it is re-
charged. The charging process can take upto 23 hours as descri
bed more precisely in
this manual.  This vehicle uses two types of batteries. One is 12V starter battery that is the same type of the battery used in ordinary vehi-cles. It is called the 12V starter battery. The other battery which propels the vehi- cle is called the main drive lithium-ionbattery.  The 12V starter battery provides power to the vehicle systems and features such asthe audio system, supplemental restraint systems, headlights a
nd windshield wiper.
 The main drive lithium-ion battery pro- vides power to the electric motor that pro- pels the vehicle and charges the 12V starter battery. Through a process called regenerative braking, the main drive lithium-ion bat- tery is automatically charged, while thevehicle is decelera
ting or being driven
downhill.
Familiarizing yourself with i-MiEV Main features
NOTE
 If the 12V starter batter
y is discharge, the
electric motor unit ca
nnot be started. And
also the main drive lithium-ion battery can-not be charged.WA R N I N G Pay special attention to pedestrians. Because there is no engine noise, pedestri- ans may not know the vehicle is approach-ing and may step into
the path of vehicle
travel. Refer to “Aco
ustic vehicle alerting
system (AVAS)” on page 5-23. When leaving the vehicl
e, always turn off
the electric motor switch. Refer to “Elec-tric motor switch” on page 5-18. When parking, to avoi
d unintended vehi-
cle movement, always move the selector lever to “P” (PARK)
position and apply
the parking brake because the vehicle canmove when the ready indicator light is ON. When the ready indicator light is ON, do not leave the select
or lever in a position
other than the “P” (PARK) position. For the ready indicator,
refer to “Indicator
and warning light pack
age” on page 5-41.
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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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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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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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Active stability control (ASC) 5-28 Features and controls
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If there is a malfunction in the system, the warning light will come on.Under normal conditions
, the warning light
comes on when the electric motor switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes off afew seconds later.
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The active stability c
ontrol (ASC) takes over-
all control of the anti-lock braking system, traction control function and skid controlfunction to help maintain the vehicle’s con- trol. Also refer to the following pages on the anti-lock braking system, traction controlfunction and skid control function. Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
 P.5-25
Traction control function
 P.5-29
Skid control function
 P.5-29
WA R N I N GDo not turn the key from the ON position while the vehicle is moving. Stopping theelectric motor unit would make the steer-ing wheel extremely hard to turn, possibly resulting in an accident.NOTE
 During repeated full-lock turning of the steering wheel (for example, while you aremaneuvering the vehicle into a parking space), a protection
function may be acti-
vated to prevent overheating of the powersteering system. This f
unction will make the
steering wheel gradually harder to turn. In this event, limit your turning of the steeringwheel for a while. When the system has cooled down, the steering effort will return to normal.  If you turn the steering wheel while the vehi- cle is stationary with
the headlights on, the
headlights may become
dim. This behavior
is not abnormal. The headlights will return to their original brightne
ss after a short while.
Electric power steering system warning light
CAUTION If the warning light a
ppears while the elec-
tric motor unit is running, have the vehicle inspected at a certified i-MiEV dealer as soon as possible. It may become harder toturn the steering wheel.
Active stability control (ASC)
CAUTION Do not over-rely on the ASC. Even the ASC cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle. This system, like any other system, has li
mits and cannot help
you to maintain traction and control of the vehicle in all circumstances. Reckless driv- ing can lead to accident
s. It is the driver’s
responsibility to drive carefully. This means taking into account the tr
affic, road and envi-
ronmental conditions. Be sure to use the specified type and size of tire on all four wheels
. Otherwise, the ASC
may not work properly. Do not install any aftermarket limited slip differential (LSD) on
your vehicle. The ASC
may stop functioning properly.
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Indicator and warning light package
Features and controls 5-41
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Indicator and warning light package 1- Low energy warning indicator
 P.5-40
2- Selector lever
position indicator
 P.5-21
3- Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
( AVA S ) i n d i c a t o r
 P.5-23
4- High-beam indicator
 P.5-42
5- Turn-signal indicators/Hazard warning
lights
 P.5-42
6- Position indicator
 P.5-42
7- Front fog light indicator
 P.5-42
8- Service reminder
 P. 5 - 3 6
9- Outside air temperature warning indi-
cator
 P. 5 - 3 9
10- Regenerative brake system indicator
 P.5-42
11- Ready indicator
 P.5-42
12- Tire pressure moni
toring system warn-
ing light
 P.5-31
13- 12V starter battery charging system
warning light
 P.5-43
14- Electric power steering system warning
light
 P.5-28
15- Electric motor unit warning light
 P.5-43
16- Brake warning light
 P. 5 - 4 2
17- Anti-lock braking system warning light
 P.5-26
18- Power down warning light
 P.5-43
19- Active stability control (ASC) indicator
 P.5-30
20- Active stability control (ASC) OFF
indicator
 P. 5 - 3 0
21- Charging indicator
 P.5-42
22- Theft-alarm indicator
 P.5-12
23- Door-ajar warning light
 P.5-43
24- Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning
light
 P. 4 - 1 0
25- Supplemental Restra
int System (SRS)
warning light
 P.4-13
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Indicators 5-42 Features and controls
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The arrows will flash in time with the corre- sponding exterior turn signals when the turnsignal lever is used. Both arrows will flash
when the hazard warn-
ing flasher swit
ch is pressed.
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A blue light comes on when the headlights are on high beam.
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This indicator comes on while the front foglights are on.
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This indicator turns on while the position lights are on.
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This indicator comes on when the electricmotor switch is turned to “START” and driv- ing becomes possible.
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This indicator flashes when the regular charg-ing cable or quick charging cable is con- nected. After that, the light switches to being illumi-nated when charging starts and goes out when charging is completed.
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The indicator comes on when the regenera- tive brake performance may be weakened. Inthis case, drive the vehicle at a lower speed.
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This light comes on when the electric motor switch is turned to the “ON” position, and goes off after a few seconds when the parkingbrake is released. Befo
re driving your vehi-
cle, release the parki
ng brake and make cer-
tain that the brake warning light has gone off. If the light stays on when the parking brake is fully released, the service brake system is notworking properly or the brake fluid level is low.
Indicators Turn signal indicators/Hazard warning lights
NOTE
 If the indicator flashes faster than usual or if the indicator stays on wi
thout flashing, check
for a malfunctioning turn signal light bulb orturn signal connection.
High beam indicator Front fog light indicator
Position indicator Ready indicator Charging indicator Regenerative brake system indicator
Warning lights Brake warning light
WA R N I N G If any of the follow
ing conditions occur,
the brake effort
may significantly
increase. Stop the vehicle in a safe loca- tion, avoiding where possible any sudden brake application, a
nd contact a certified
i-MiEV dealer.• The brake warning light does not comeon when the electric motor switch is turned to the “ON” position.• The brake warning li
ght does not illumi-
nate while the parking brake is applied and the electric motor switch is in the“ON” position. • The brake warning
light stays on when
the parking brake is not applied.
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Warning lights
Features and controls 5-43
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This light will illuminate when there is a problem with the charging system for the 12V starter battery.Normally, when the electric motor switch is turned to the “ON” position, this light will illuminate. Then, when the electric motor unitis started and the ready indicator illuminates, the light will go out.
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This light comes on when any door or liftgate is open or not completely closed.When the vehicle is moving at more than 5 mph (8 km/h) and any door or liftgate is open or ajar, a tone will sound 16 times and thewarning light will fl
ash 16 times to inform
the driver that a door or liftgate is not prop- erly shut.
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This warning light will illuminate when thereis a problem with a high voltage component.Refer to “Service prec
autions” on page 9-2.
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NOTE
When the brake warning light illuminates, the warning buzzer may also sound.  When the brake pedal has been repeatedly depressed over a short period of time, the brake warning light may come on and thebrake warning buzzer may sound. The ser- vice brake system is working normally, if the warning light goes out and the buzzer stopssounding in a few seconds.
12V starter battery charging system warning light
CAUTION If the warning light stays on after the ready indicator illuminates,
there may be a prob-
lem with the charging system for the 12Vstarter battery.• Immediately park your
vehicle in a safe
place and contact a cert
ified i-MiEV dealer.
• Do not charge the
12V starter battery.
Door-ajar warning light and buzzer
CAUTION Before driving, make sure that the door-ajar warning light is off. NOTE
 The flashing of the warning light and the buzzer can be disabled. For further details, plea
se contact a certified
i-MiEV dealer.  When the driver’s door is open, the door-ajar warning buzzer does not
sound because the
electric motor remi
nder sounds instead.
Electric motor unit warning light
CAUTION If this light illuminates while driving, imme- diately park your vehicle in a safe place andcontact a certified i-MiEV dealer.
Power down warning light
If this warning light illumi- nates, the power provided bythe electric motor will be reduced and the vehicle will be only able to move at lowspeeds. This warning light will illu- minate; When the energy level in the main drive lithium-ion battery is near empty.
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Combination headlights and dimmer switch 5-44 Features and controls
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If the warning light illuminates when the out- side air temperature is very low, move thevehicle to a warmer location. If the warning light illuminates after the vehi- cle has been driven continuously uphill orwhen the outside air te
mperature is very high,
stop the vehicle in a safe place so the electric motor unit and/or the main drive lithium-ionbattery can cool down. When they have cooled down, the warni
ng light will go off. If
the warning light does not
turn off, contact a
certified i-MiEV dealer.
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Rotate the switch to operate the lights.
The combinations of
switch operations and
illuminated lights differ in accordance withthe following conditions. [When the ready indicato
r is illuminated, and
the parking brake is released] The daytime running lights will be illumi- nated:
 When temperature of the electric motor unit or the main drive lithium-ionbattery is too high or too low.  When voltage of the main drive lithium-ion battery becomes low.
If the energy level gaugeshows 0 bar, the main drive lithium-ion battery is near empty and must be charged as soon as possible. Refer to “Charging” on page 3-11.
NOTE
 When the power down warning light illumi- nates, avoid rapid st
arts and aggressive
acceleration.
 Illumination of the
power down warning
light does not indica
te a malfunction.
 If the power down warn
ing light illuminates
while the air conditioning is used, the cool- ing or heating may stop operating and onlythe fan will operate.
Combination headlights and dimmer switch Headlights
NOTE
 Do not leave the head
lights and ot
her lights
on for a long period of time while the readyindicator is not illum
inated. A run down 12V
starter battery
could result.
 When it rains, or wh
en the vehicle has been
washed, the inside of the lens sometimes becomes foggy. This is the same as whenwindow glass mists up
on a humid day, and
does not indicate a problem. When the light is switched on, the heat
will dry out the fog.
However, if water collects inside the light,have it checked by a certified i-MiEV dealer.NOTE
OFF
The daytime running lights illumi- nated
AUTO
The daytime running lights illumi- nated Headlights and other lights turn on and off automatically in accor-dance with outside light level.
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Hazard warning flasher switch Features and controls 5-47
5
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If you press the flasher switch, the front and rear turn signals will flash intermittently, and so will the hazard warn
ing lights. This is an
emergency warning syst
em and should not be
used when the vehicle is in motion, except for emergencies. If you need to leave your vehicle, the flasherswill keep working after the key is removed from the electric motor switch.
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The front fog lights illuminate only when theheadlights are on low beam. Turning the knob in the direction of the “ON”position turns on the front fog lights as well as the indicator in the instrument cluster. To turn them off, turn the knob in the direction ofthe “OFF” position. The knob will return to the neutral position when it is released.
NOTE
 A light in the instrument panel flashes to show when the front and rear turn signallights are working properly. If this light flashes fa
ster than usual, check
for a burned out light bulb or malfunctioningconnection. If the panel light does not come on when the lever is moved, check for a blown fuse or aburned out bulb in the panel. Have the vehicle insp
ected by a certified i-
MiEV dealer.  It is possible to modify functions as follows: • Deactivate the turn signal light 3-flash function for lane changes. • Adjust the time required to operate the lever for the 3-flash function. See a certified i-MiEV dealer for details.
Hazard warning flasher switch
NOTE
 If you keep the flashers on for a long period of time while the ready
indicator is not illu-
minated, the 12V starte
r battery could go flat
and the electric motor unit could be impossi- ble to start.
Front fog light switch
NOTE
 If the headlights are sw
itched to high beam,
the front fog lights will go out; they will illu- minate again when the headlights areswitched back to low beam.
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