Instrument cluster MITSUBISHI iMiEV 2017 1.G User Guide

Instrument cluster 5-38 Features and controls
5
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The odometer indicates the total distance the vehicle has traveled.
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The trip odometer shows the distance traveledsince the last time it was reset. There are two trip odometer displays: and
.
Trip odometer can be used to measure the distance traveled since the current trip began. At the same time, Trip odometer can be used to measure the distance from a secondlocation. To zero the counter, press and hold the reset button for more than 1 second. Only the cur-rently displayed va
lue will be reset.
If trip odometer is displayed, for exam-ple, only trip odometer
will be reset.
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The service reminder s
hows the driving dis-
tance or number of m
onths remaining until
the next recommended
periodic maintenance
inspection is required. When the next inspection is nearly due, the display shows “------”.
8- Outside temperature display
NOTE
 The cruising range indicator and outside temperature display are not indicated whenthe electric motor switch is in the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.  If there is no operation for about 10 seconds when the meter illumination control or ser- vice reminder is shown, the display returnsto the odometer.
Odometer
NOTE
 Even if the electric mo
tor switch is turned to
“ACC” or “LOCK”, the odometer will be displayed for about 30 se
conds after the reset
button is pressed.
Tr i p o d o m e t e r
NOTE
 Even if the electric motor switch is turned to “ACC” or “LOCK” position, the trip odome-ter will be displayed for about 30 seconds after the reset button is pressed.
To reset the trip odometer
NOTE
 Both trip odometer and trip odometer
can measure trips up to 9999.9
miles/kilometers.  If the 12V starter battery is disconnected for a long time, both of th
ese displays will be
reset to “0”.
Service reminder
NOTE
 The service reminder time can be modified by a certified i-MiEV dealer, to adjust for severe usage, etc. Refer to “Severe mainte- nance schedule” in your vehicle’s Warrantyand Maintenance Manual. For further infor- mation, please contac
t a certified i-MiEV
dealer.  Even if the electric mo
tor switch is turned to
“ACC” or “LOCK” position, the servicereminder will be disp
layed for about 30 sec-
onds after reset button is pressed.Driving distance Number of months
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Instrument cluster
Features and controls 5-39
5
1. The display shows the driving distance or number of months remaining until thenext periodic inspection. 2. This informs you that a periodic inspec- tion is due. Contact a certified i-MiEVdealer to have the system checked. At this time, a spanner mark is shown for a few seconds whenever the electric motor switch is turned from the “LOCK”position or the “ACC” position to the “ON” position. 3. After your vehicle is
inspected at a certi-
fied i-MiEV dealer, it displays the time and miles (km) until
the next periodic
inspection.
With the electric motor switch in the “LOCK” position or the “ACC” position, it is possible to reset the spanner mark (A) and “------” indication (B). When they have been
reset, the driving dis-
tance or number of m
onths remaining until
the next periodic inspection are shown and the spanner mark (A) is no longer shown every time the electric motor switch is turnedfrom the “LOCK” position or the “ACC” position to the “ON” position.
1. Push the reset button (D) to view the driv- ing distance or number of months remain-ing until the next periodic inspection. 2. Give the reset button (D) a long push (at least 2 seconds) to ma
ke the spanner mark
(A) start flashing. (If you do not touch the reset button for about
10 seconds while
the spanner mark is
flashing, the display
will revert to its original indication.) 3. Give the reset button (D) a gentle push while the spanner mark is flashing. The “------” indication (B
) will change to
“cLEAr” (C). 4. The driving distance or number of monthsremaining until the next periodic inspec- tion will be shown.
NOTE
 The indicated distance decreases in steps of 100miles (100 km). The indicated number ofmonths decreases in steps of one month.
 It is possible to change the settings for the service reminder.For further information, we recommend youto consult a certified i-MiEV dealer.
Resetting the service reminder
NOTE
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Instrument cluster 5-40 Features and controls
5
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Each time you press the
dash lights illumina-
tion button (B), the brightness of the instru- ments changes.
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This displays the approximate cruising range(how many more miles
or kilometres you can
drive). When the cruising range becomes short, the indicatio
n changes to “---”.
CAUTIONThe customer is responsible for making sure that regular inspections
and maintenance are
performed.Inspections and mainte
nance must be per-
formed to prevent accidents and malfunc- tions.NOTE
 It is not possible to re
set the “------” indica-
tion (B) with the electric motor switch in the “ON” position.  When a certain distance has been driven and a certain period has elapsed after appearance of the “------” indicati
on (B), the indication
is automatically re
set and the number of
months until the next
periodic inspection is
shown.  If you accidentally reset
the display, consult
a certified i-MiEV dealer for assistance.
Dash lights brightness indicator
A- Brightness display B- Dash lights illumination button
NOTE
 You can adjust to 4 different levels for when the parking lights or
headlights are illumi-
nated and 4 for when they are not.  If you press and hold the button for longer than about 1 second, the brightness automati- cally scrolls through its different levels, andstops scrolling when you release the button. Select your desired
level of brightness.
 When the combination headlights and dim- mer switch is in the “AUTO” position, the meter illumination switches automatically tothe adjusted brightne
ss, depending on the
brightness outsi
de the vehicle.
Bright Dim
The brightness level
of the instruments is
stored when the electric motor switch isturned off.  If the 12V starter battery is disconnected for a long time, these level of brightness will bereset.
Cruising range indicator
NOTE
 The cruising range is displayed based on the past drive data. It ma
y vary depending on the
driving condition (road condition, driving situation, etc.) and
air conditioning operation
status.For example, the cruising range can be short- ened by driving on congested roads, by driv- ing uphill, by repeated ha
rd acceleration, and
by use of the air cond
itioner and heater.
When the 12V starter battery terminal is dis- connected, the power consumption data of the main drive lithium-ion battery in the pastis deleted. A differen
t value from before may
be displayed. Be sure
to use the display only
for reference.NOTE
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Instrument cluster
Features and controls 5-41
5
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This value (A) shows the outside temperature of the vehicle.
If the outside temperature drops below approximately 37 °F (3 °C), the alarm sounds and the outside air temperature warning indi-cator (B) flash for a
pproximately 10 seconds
to show there is a danger the road might be icy.
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When the electric motor switch is in the“ACC” or “ON” position,
pressing the selec-
tor button (A) for more than 2 seconds will switch the outside temperature unit between°F and °C.
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The energy level gauge indicates the remain-ing power in the main
drive lithium-ion bat-
When the main drive lithium-ion battery is charged, the approximate cruising range isupdated.
Outside temperature display
NOTE
 The outside temperature can be displayed from -40

Instrument cluster 5-42 Features and controls
5
tery during charging or when the electric motor switch is in the “ON” position.
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When the electric motor switch is in the “ON” position and the
remaining bar of the
energy level gauge shows 2 bars or less, thewarning indicator (A) and the charging bars (B) flash as follows: When the energy level gauge shows 2 bars: The warning indicator flashes.When the energy level gauge shows 1 bar: The warning indicator and the charging bars flash alternately. Recharge the main drive lithium-ion battery as soon as possible.
F- Battery is fully charged. E- Charge the battery.
NOTE
 The charging indicator
is also illuminated
during charging. Refer to “Charging indi
cator” on page 5-44.
Low energy warning indicator
NOTE
If the energy level gauge shows 0 bars during use of the air conditioning, the cooling orheating may stop opera
tion and the mode is
changed to fan only.  If the energy level gauge shows 0 bars, the power down warning light
is illuminated to
control the output.  If the energy level gauge shows 2 bars while the main drive lithium-ion battery is being charged, the warning i
ndicator flashes. If the
energy level gauge shows 1 bar while the main drive lithium-ion battery is being charged, the warning indicator and the charg-ing bars flash alternately.
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Combination headlights and dimmer switch 5-48 Features and controls
5
• If the driver’s door is opened after the key is removed from the electric motorswitch, a buzzer will sound to remind you to turn off the lights. • If the driver’s door is opened with thekey in the electric motor switch, a buzzer will sound intermittently to remind you to remove the key.
 If the key is turned to “LOCK” or “ACC” position with the driver’s door closed and the combination headlights and dimmer switch in the “ ” or “ ” position, the lights will stay on for about 3 minutes and then turn off automatically.
If the combination headlights and dimmer switch is turned to the “ ” or “ ” posi- tion again after the electric motor switch is turned to “LOCK” or “ACC” position, the auto-cutout function de
scribed above will not
work. The lights (the pa
rking lights, tail lights
and license plate lights)
will stay on and will
not turn off automatically.
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If the driver’s door is opened with the key removed from the electric motor switch while the lights are on, the buzzer will sound toremind you to turn off the lights. The lights and buzzer will turn off automati- cally.Or you can turn the combination headlights and dimmer switch to the “OFF” position to stop the buzzer.
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To change the headlights from high beam tolow beam and vice vers
a, pull the turn signal
lever to fully toward you (1). Switch the
headlights to low beam as a courtesy when- ever there are oncoming vehicles, or whenthere is traffic moving ahead of you. An illu- minated blue light in
the instrument cluster
indicates when the headlights are on highbeam.
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You can flash the high beams by pulling thelever gently toward you (2). The lights willgo back to normal when you let go. While the high beam is on, you will
see a blue light on
the instrument panel.
NOTE
 The light auto-cutout
function can be deacti-
vated. See a certified i-MiEV dealer for details.
When you want to keep the lights on:
NOTE
 If the driver’s door is opened and the key is removed, the headlight
reminder buzzer will
sound. If the key is still in the electric motor switch the key reminder buzzer will soundintermittently. The buzzer stops when the driver’s door is closed.
Headlight reminder buzzer Dimmer (high/low beam change)
Headlight flasher
NOTE
 You can flash the high beams by pulling the lever toward you, even if the combination headlights and dimmer switch is off.
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Turn signal lever
Features and controls 5-49
5
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When changing lanes, or to making a gradual turn, hold the lever in the “lane change” posi- tion (1). It will return to the neutral positionwhen you let go. Use the full position (2) when making a normal turn. The lever will return to the neutral position when the turn iscomplete. There may be times when the lever does not return to th
e neutral position. This
usually happens when
the steering wheel is
turned only slightly. You
can easily return the
lever by hand. Also, when you move the lever to (1) slightlythen release it, the turn signal lights and indi- cator in the instrument cluster will flash three times.
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If you press the flasher switch, the front andrear turn signals will flash intermittently, and so will the hazard warning lights. This is an emergency warning system and should not beused when the vehicle is in motion, except for emergencies. If you need to leave your
vehicle, the flashers
will keep working after the key is removed from the electric motor switch.
 If you turn the lights off with the headlights set to high-beam illumi
nation, the headlights
are automatically returned to their low-beamsetting when the combination headlights and dimmer switch is next turned to the “ ”
Turn signal lever
NOTE
NOTE
 A light in the instrument panel flashes to show when the front and rear turn signallights are working properly. If this light flashes fast
er than usual, check
for a burned out light
bulb or malfunctioning
connection. If the panel light does not come on when the lever is moved, check
for a blown fuse or a
burned 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.
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Front fog light switch 5-50 Features and controls
5
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The front fog lights illuminate only when the headlights 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.
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The windshield wiper and washer can be operated with the electric motor switch in the “ON” or “ACC” position.If the blades are frozen to the windshield, do not operate the wipers until the ice has melted
and the blades are freed, otherwise the wiper motor may be damaged. With the lever in the “INT” (speed sensitive intermittent operation) position, the intermit- tent intervals can be adjusted by turning theknob (A).
Front fog light switch
NOTE
 If the headlights are switched to high beam, the front fog lights will
go out; they will illu-
minate again when the headlights areswitched back to low beam.
 If the combination headlights and dimmer switch is rotated to the “OFF” or “ ” posi- tion while the front fog lights are illumi-nated, they will automatically turn off. They can be turned back on again by rotating the combination headlight
s and dimmer switch
back to “ ” position, and turning the knob in the direction of the “ON” position.  Do not use fog lights ex
cept in conditions of
fog, otherwise excessive light glare may temporarily blind oncoming vehicle drivers.
Wiper and washer switch
CAUTION If the washer is used
in cold weather, the
washer fluid sprayed against the glass mayfreeze, which may hinder visibility. Warm the glass with the defroster before using the washer.
Windshield wipers
NOTE
MIST- Misting function
The wipers will operate once.
OFF- OffINT- Intermittent (Speed sensitive) HI- Fast
To adjust intermittent intervals
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Jump-starting 8-4 For emergencies
8
11. Keep the jumper cables to each vehicle
connected and turn
the electric motor
switch of your vehicle to the “LOCK”
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 page3-16.)
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 3-16.)
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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Alphabetical index
12-3
12
Genuine parts
.......................................
3-8
Glove compartment
.............................
5-80
H
Hazard warning
flasher switch
.............
5-49
Hazard warning lights
.........................
5-44
Head restraints
......................................
4-6
Headlights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-22
Dimmer
.........................................
5-48
Headlight flasher
............................
5-48
Reminder buzzer
.............................
5-48
Switch
...........................................
5-46
Heat
Cautions and actions to
deal with intense
heat
...............................................
3-8
High beam indicator
............................
5-44
High-mounted stop light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-22
Replacement
..................................
9-26
High-Voltage components
...................
3-34
Hood
...................................................
9-3
Hood lock release me
chanism and safety
catch
................................................
9-17
Horn switch
........................................
5-53
Hot water heater fluid
...................
9-4
, 11-7
I
If the vehicle breaks down
.....................
8-2
i-MiEV
................................................
3-2
Cruising range
..................................
3-4
Main drive lithium-ion battery
...........
3-3
Main features
...................................
3-2
Important facts to know in
case of an accident
10-3 Indicator and warning light package
.....
5-43
Indicators
..........................................
5-44
Inside rearview mirror
.........................
5-16
Instrument cluster
...............................
5-36
Intense cold
Cautions and actions
.......................
3-10
Intense heat
Cautions and actions
.........................
3-8
Interior lights
.....................................
5-77
J
Jump-starting
.......................................
8-2
K
Key reminder buzzer
.....................
5-9
, 5-20
Keyless entry system
............................
5-5
Keys
...................................................
5-2
L
Labeling
.............................................
11-2
License plate lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-22
Replacement
...................................
9-27
Liftgate
..............................................
5-11
Link System
.......................................
5-53
Loading information
..............................
6-6
Lubricants
..........................................
11-7
M
Main drive lithium-ion battery
................
3-3
Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery Level Indicator
..........................................
3-50
MiEV Remote System
.........................
3-36
Mirror
Inside rearview mirror
.....................
5-16
Outside rearview mirrors
.................
5-17
Modifications to and
racing of your vehicle
..
3-6
O
Odometer
..................................
5-37
, 5-38
Oil
Transmission oil
.............................
11-7
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