driver MITSUBISHI iMiEV 2016 1.G Owners Manual

Instruments and controls (Driver’s area) 1-1
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Overview
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Instruments and controls (Driver’s area)
Wiper and washer switch P.5-50 Rear window wiper and washer switch P.5-51
Instrument cluster P.5-36
Combination headlight
s and dimmer switch
P.5-46 Turn signal lever P.5-49Front fog light switch P.5-50
Electric motor switch P.5-18
Electric remote-controlled outside mirror switch P.5-17
Active Stability Control (ASC) OFF switch P.5-29
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - airbag (for driver’s seat) P.4-20, 4-26Horn switch P.5-53
Heated driver’s seat switch P. 4 - 4
Fuses P.9-18
Regular charging lid opener P.3-18
Steering control switches for Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface
(if so equipped) p.5-55
Steering wheel audio remote control switches (if so equipped) p.7-22
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Charging 3-14 General information/Charging
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Charging time will vary depending on battery
condition, air temperature and condition of
power source (such
as specification of
the quick char-
ger).A vehicle equipped with a quick charge port
is compatible with most CHAdeMO connecto
rs on charging stations. Charging stations
using the
CHAdeMO standard are UL certifie
d and safe to use in the US.
Quick charging (charging method with quick char-
ger)
driver side of vehicle
Public charging stations
where available
Approximately 30 minutes for 80 %
charge
P.3-27
*1: EVSE = Electric Vehi
cle Supply Equipment
*2: CHAdeMO is a standard for quick charging of
electric vehicle originally started in Japa
n, and the contents ha
ve also become int
ernational
standard. NOTE
 The 12V starter battery wi
ll be automatically char
ged during charging and also while the re
ady indicator is illuminated. Refer
to “Ready indicator” on page
5-44.  Repeatedly performing only quick
charging can reduce battery ca
pacity. Regular charging is re
commended unless quick charging is
necessary.
 If the 12V starter battery
is discharged, the main drive lithium-ion battery
cannot be charged. Refer
to “Jump-starting” on pag
e 8-2.
Category
Charge port
Charge connector
Charging Source
Charging time
Reference
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Quick charging (charging method with quick charger) 3-28 General information/Charging
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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 open the quick charging lid (B) at the left rearside of the vehicle.
4. Remove key and lock the vehicle. 5. Press the tab (C) to open the inner lid (D).
NOTE
 Repeatedly performi
ng only quick charging
can reduce the battery capacity. Regularcharging 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.  Do not turn the electric motor switch to the “ON” position during
quick charging; doing
so will stop quick charging.  When using a quick charger, make sure that the time available is
enough so that the quick
charging can be finished in the time avail- able. If the power supply of the quick charger isshut off during quick ch
arging, it could lead
to a vehicle failure.
A
B
E
D
C
WA R N I N G Do not touch the metal terminal of the quick charge port (E) and the quickcharge connector.Doing so could cause an electric shock and/or malfunction.CAUTION Be sure to insert the quick charge connector straight into the quick charge port all the wayto the base. Failure to do so may result in the main drive lithium-ion battery not charging or causedamage to the charging equipment. Do not leave the inner lid open for any sig- nificant period of ti
me without the charge
connector inserted.
Foreign material, if
allowed to enter the quick charge port, candamage the quick charge port and/or prevent charging.NOTE
 There is a hole on the quick charge port for water drainage. If this
hole is blocked and
water gets trapped in the quick charge port,do not charge. Contac
t a certified i-MiEV
dealer.
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Charging troubleshooting guide
General information/Charging 3-31
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Charging troubleshooting guide
Symptom
Possible cause
Possible solution
Charging cannot be started. The elec
tric motor switch is in the
ON position.
Before charging, place the electric motor switch in the “LOCK” position.
The main drive lithium-ion battery is already fully charged.
Charging cannot be performed if the
main drive lithium-ion battery is
already fully charged. Charging automa
tically turns off if the main drive
lithium-ion battery is fully charged.
The temperature of the main drive lithium-ion battery is too high or too low to charge.
Confirm the main drive lithium-ion battery temperature. Refer to “Cautions and actions to deal
with intense heat” on page 3-8 and
“Cautions and actions to deal with intense cold” on page 3-10.
The 12V starter battery is discharged. The main drive lith
ium-ion battery can be charge
d if the vehicle electrical
systems cannot be turned on. If the batte
ry is discharged, charge or jump
start the 12V starter battery. Refer
to “Jump-starting” on page 8-2.
The vehicle or the charging cable has a malfunction.
The vehicle or the charging cable ma
y have a malfunction. Confirm if the
warning light on the meter is illuminated. Confirm if the indicator on the charger is indicating a malfunction. If
a warning is displayed, stop charg-
ing and contact a cer
tified i-MiEV dealer.
The fuse has blown. Confirm if the fuse of the in
terior lights (dome lights) in the fuse block in
the passenger compartment located in front of the driver’s seat has blown. Refer to “Fuses” on page 9-18.
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Seats 4-2 Seat and restraint systems
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 To adjust the seat forward or backward  P.4-3
 To adjust the seatback
 P.4-3
 To adjust the seat
height (Driver’s side
only)
 P.4-4
 Heated seats
 P. 4 - 4
 To adjust the seatback
 P.4-5
 Folding the seatbacks forward
 P.4-6
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Your vehicle has seat belts and other features that help protect you and your passengers in an accident.Seat belts are the most important safety device. When worn properly, seat belts can reduce the chance of serious injury or deathin various types of cras
hes. For added protec-
tion during a severe fr
ontal collision, your
vehicle has a Supplemen
tal Restraint System
(SRS) with airbags for the driver and passen- gers. The seats, head restraints, and door
locks are also safety equipment, which must be used correctly. Always check the following before you drive: That everyone in your vehicle is properly wearing their seat belt.  That infants and small children are prop- erly secured in appropriate child restraintsystems in the rear seat.  That all doors are fully closed and locked.  That seatbacks are upright, with head restraints properly adjusted.
Seats 1 - Front seats 2 - Rear seats
Seats and restraint systems
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Front seats
Seat and restraint systems 4-3
4
Safety equipment cannot prevent injury or death in all motor vehi
cle accidents. You can
help reduce the risk of injury or death, how- ever, by following the instructions in this manual.
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Position the driver’s seat
as far back as possi-
ble while maintaining a position that still enables you to fully apply the pedals, easily control the steering wh
eel and safely operate
the vehicle.
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Pull the seat adjusting lever up and slide theseat forward or backwa
rd to the desired posi-
tion. Release the adjusting lever to lock the seat in place.
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To adjust the seatback,
lean forward slightly,
gently pull the seatback lock lever up, then lean backward to a comfortable position and
Front seats
WA R N I N G Do not attempt to adjust the seat while driving. This can cause loss of vehicle con- trol and result
in an accident.
After adjusting the se
at, make sure that
the seat is securely locked into position.
 To reduce the risk to the driver of serious injury or death during deployment of thedriver’s airbag, always
properly wear the
seat belt and adjust th
e driver’s seat as far
back as possible while maintaining a posi- tion that still enables
you to fully apply the
pedals, easily control the steering wheel, and safely operate the vehicle. To reduce the risk to the front passenger of serious injury or
death during deploy-
ment of the passeng
er’s airbag, always
properly wear the seat
belt and adjust the
front passenger’s seat as far back as possi- ble. Always place childr
en 12 years old and
under in the rear seat
and use appropriate
child restraint systems.CAUTION Make sure that the seat is adjusted by an adult. If it is adjusted by a child, an unex- pected accident might occur. Do not place a cushion
or the like between
your back and the seatback while driving. The effectiveness of the head restraints willbe reduced in the event of an accident. When sliding the seats, be careful not to catch your hand or leg. When sliding or reclining the seat rearward, pay careful attention to
the rear seat passen-
gers.WA R N I N G
To adjust the seat forward or backward
WA R N I N G To make sure that the seat is securely locked, try to move
it forward or back-
ward without using th
e adjusting lever.
To adjust the seatback
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Front seats 4-4 Seat and restraint systems
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release the lever. The seatback will lock in place.
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Operate the lever repeatedly to raise or lowerthe seat.
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The heated seats can
be operated when the
electric motor switch is in the “ON” position.
CAUTION The reclining mechanism used in the seat- back is spring loaded, and will cause the seatback to return quickly to the verticalposition when the lock
lever is operated.
When pulling the lever, sit close to the seat- back or hold the seatback with your hand tocontrol its return motion.
WA R N I N G To reduce the risk of serious injury or death in the event of
an accident or sud-
den stop, all seatbacks should be kept inthe upright position while the vehicle is in motion. Seat belt performance during an accidentcan be adversely affect
ed if the seatbacks
are reclined. The more a seatback is reclined, the more likely seat belt perfor-mance will be advers
ely affected. If the
seat belt is not prop
erly positioned against
the body during an accident, there isincreased risk you will slide under the belt and receive serious
injury or death.
To adjust the seat height (Driver’s side only)
1- Raise 2- Lower Heated seats A- For the driver’s seat B- For the front passenger’s seat
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Head restraints 4-6 Seat and restraint systems
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The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide additional l
uggage compartment
space. Pull the lever, and fold the rear seatbacks for- ward. Confirm that the seatback lockssecurely when it is returned.
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Padded head restraints for the seats canreduce the risk of a whiplash injury if yourvehicle is hit from the rear. The head restraints are equipped in the illus- trated position.
To maximize the effectiveness of your head restraint, seatback to
the upright position, and
the head restraint to the proper position. Sit back against the seatback with your head close to the head restraint.
NOTE
 It is possible to adjust the seatback angle independently on each side.
Folding the seatbacks forward
WA R N I N G Do not allow anyone to ride in the center of rear seat or in the luggage compartment vehicle is in motion
. People who are not
properly seated and restrained can beseriously injured or ki
lled in an accident.
To avoid reducing rearward vision, do not load cargo or luggage
higher than the top
of the seatback. Firmly secure car
go and luggage. Unse-
cured cargo and luggage
can move during
braking or in an acci
dent, causing serious
injury or death.NOTE
 Do not push the lever toward the rear of the vehicle. Doing so c
ould damage the lever
and make it impossible
to operate the seat-
back.
Head restraints
WA R N I N G
WA R N I N G In order to minimize the risk of a neck injury due to a rear impact, the head restraint must be adjusted to the properposition before vehicl
e operation. For the
driver and front passenger, the seatbacks must be adjusted to the upright positionbefore adjusting the head restraints. The driver should never ad
just the seat while
the vehicle is in motion.
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Seat belts 4-8 Seat and restraint systems
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Seat belts are installed
in your vehicle to help
reduce the risk of injury to the driver and pas- senger in the event of an accident. Alwaysuse the provided seat belts. Carefully review the following information for proper seat belt usage.
CAUTION The shape and size of the head restraint dif- fers according to the seat. Always use thecorrect head restraint provided for the seat and do not install the he
ad restraint in the
wrong direction.
Seat belts
WA R N I N G To help reduce the risk of injury or death in an accident, se
at belts and child
restraint systems must always be used. Refer to “Child restraint systems” on page4-13 for additional information. Never use one seat belt for more than one person.  Never carry more peop
le in your vehicle
than there are seat belts.  Always adjust the seat belt for a snug fit.Always place the shou
lder belt over your
shoulder and across
your chest. Never put
it behind you or
under your arm.
Always wear the lap belt as low as possible across your hips, not around your waist. Never modify or alter the seat belts in your vehicle.
 To reduce the risk to the driver of serious injury or death duri
ng deployment of the
driver’s airbag, always
properly wear the
seat belt and adjust th
e driver’s seat as far
back as possible while maintaining a posi- tion that still enables
you to fully apply the
pedals, easily control the steering wheel, and safely operate the vehicle. To reduce the risk to a front seat passen- ger of serious injury or death from a deploying airbag, make sure the passengeralways wears the seat belt properly, remains seated all the way back and upright in their seat,
and moves the seat as
far back as possible. Refer to “Supplemen- tal Restraint System (SRS) - airbag” on page 4-20 for additional information. Never hold an infant
or child in your arms
or on your lap when ri
ding in this vehicle
even when you are we
aring your seat belt.
Never place any part of the seat belt you are wearing around an infant or child.Failure to follow these simple instructions creates a risk of serious injury or death to your child in the event of an accident orsudden stop.WA R N I N G
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Seat belts
Seat and restraint systems 4-9
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All seats are equipped with a seat belt which uses one combined lap-and-shoulder belt with an emergency locking retractor. This system is designed to provide both com- fort and safety. It perm
its full extension and
automatic retraction of the belts during nor- mal vehicle operation.
A sensing device
inside the belt retractor is designed to lock the
retractor in the event of a sudden change in the vehicle’s motion. 1. Occupants should always
sit back in their
seats with their backs against the upright seatback. To reduce
the risk of serious
injury or death during deployment of theairbag, adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible while maintaining a position that still enables you to fully apply thepedals, easily control the steering wheel, and safely operate the vehicle. The front passenger seat should also be moved asfar back as possible. Refer to “Supple- mental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag” on page 4-20. Also refer to “To adjust theseat forward or backward” on page 4-3.
2. Grasp the latch plat
e and slide it up the
webbing so that it easily pulls across yourbody.
 Children 12 years ol
d and under should
always ride in the re
ar seat and be prop-
erly restrained. This reduces their risk ofserious injury or de
ath in an accident,
especially due to a deploying front passen- ger’s airbag. Refer to
“Child restraint sys-
tems” on page 4-13 for additional information. Any child who is t
oo small to properly
wear a seat belt must be properly restrained in an appropriate childrestraint system. Infants MUST be placed in a rear-facing child safety seat and
positioned in the rear
seat. In the event of an ac
cident, all seat belt
assemblies, including retractors and attachment hardware, should be inspectedby a certified i-MiEV dealer to determine whether replacement is necessary.
Seat belt instructions
WA R N I N G
NOTE
 For instructions on installing a child restraint system using a seat belt
, refer to “Installing a
child restraint system using the seat belt” on page 4-18.
WA R N I N G To reduce the risk of serious injury or death in the event of
an accident or sud-
den stop, all seatbacks should be kept in the upright position while the vehicle is inmotion. Seat belt performance during an accident can be adversely affect
ed if the seatbacks
are reclined. The more a seatback is reclined, the more likely seat belt perfor- mance will be advers
ely affected. If the
seat belt is not prop
erly positioned against
the body during an accident, there is increased risk you will slide under the beltand receive serious
injury or death.
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