power steering MITSUBISHI iMiEV 2017 1.G Owners Manual

If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving... 2-2 Quick index
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Electric power steering
system (EPS) warning
light
 If this light comes on while the elec
tric motor unit is running, it may
become harder to turn the steering wh
eel. Have your vehicle inspected at a
certified i-MiEV
dealer as soon as possible.
P. 5 - 2 8
Anti-lock braking system warning light
 When this light comes on, the anti-l
ock braking system is not functioning
and only the ordinary brak
ing system is functioning.
 Park your vehicle in a safe plac
e and stop the electric motor unit.
Test the system as described on page 5-27. If the light does not go out
after the test, or if it comes on again, we recom-
mend that you have the system checked
at a certified i-MiEV dealer as
soon as possible.
P.5-26, 5-27
SRS warning light
 Immediately have the airb
ag and the seat belt pre-
tensioner system checked
at a certified i-MiEV dealer.
P.4-13, 4-26
Power down warning light
 If this light comes on while driving,
avoid sudden acce
leration and sudden
starting. When the remaining power in the main drive lithium-ion battery is low, recharge the main drive lithium-ion battery as soon as possible.
P. 5 - 4 6
Warning light
Do this
Ref. page
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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 Selector lever .................................................................................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 ....................................................5-30Rear-view camera (if so equipped) .................................................5-34 Instrument cluster ..........................................................................5-36 Indicator and warning light package ..............................................5-43Indicators .......................................................................................5-44
Warning lights ................................................................................ 5-44 Combination headlights and dimmer switch ................................. 5-46 Turn signal lever ............................................................................ 5-49Hazard warning flasher switch ...................................................... 5-49 Front fog light switch .................................................................... 5-50 Wiper and washer switch ............................................................... 5-50Electric rear window defogger switch ....
...........
...........
...........
...... 5-52
Horn switch ................................................................................... 5-53 Link System (if so equipped) ......................................................... 5-53 Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface (if so equipped)....................................... 5-53
USB input terminal (if so equipped) .......
...........
...........
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...... 5-73
Sun visors ...................................................................................... 5-7612 V power outlet .......................................................................... 5-76 Interior lights ................................................................................. 5-77 Storage spaces ................................................................................ 5-79Cup holder ..................................................................................... 5-80 Assist grip ...................................................................................... 5-81
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Electric motor switch
Features and controls 5-19
5
The steering wheel is locked. The key can be inserted and removed only when the switch is in this position. The ready indicator is
not illuminated, but the
audio system and other
electric devices can
be operated. The electric motor unit
is running, and all the
vehicle’s electrical de
vices can be operated.
The electric motor unit operates. After the electric motor unit has started, release the key and it will automatically return to the “ON”
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After about 30 minutes
has elapsed with the
electric motor switch in the “ACC” position, the function automatically cuts out the powerfor the audio system and other electric devices that can be ope
rated with that posi-
tion.When the electric motor switch is turned from the “ACC” position, the power is sup- plied again to those devices.
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When removing the key, first set the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position, and then turn the key to the “LOCK” position andremove it.
LOCK ACC ON START
NOTE
 Your vehicle is equippe
d with an electronic
immobilizer. To start the electric motor unit,the ID code which the transponder inside thekey sends must match
the one registered to
the immobilizer computer. (Refer to “Electroni
c immobilizer” on page
5-2.)
tion
NOTE
 It is possible to modify functions as follows: • The ACC power auto
-cutout function can
be deactivated by a certified i-MiEV dealer.
To remove the key
CAUTION Do not remove the key from the electric motor switch while driving. The steering wheel will lock, caus
ing loss of control.
If the ready indicator is turned off while driving, the power br
ake booster will stop
functioning and braking efficiency will bereduced. Also, the power steering system will not function and it
will require greater
effort to manually steer the vehicle. Do not leave the key in
the “ON” position for
a long time when the electric motor unit isnot running. This will
cause the 12V starter
battery to run down.
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Brake assist system
Features and controls 5-25
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erly, the rest of the brake system will still work, but the vehicle will not slow down asquickly. You will know this ha
s happened if you find
you need to depress the brake pedal downfurther, or harder when slowing down or stop- ping, or if the brake warning light comes on.
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The disc brakes have an alarm that makes ametallic squeal when
the brake pads have
worn down enough to need service. If youhear this sound, have
the brake pads replaced
at a certified i-MiEV dealer.
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The brake assist system is a device assisting drivers who cannot depress the brake pedalfirmly such as in em
ergency stop situations
and provides greater braking force. If the brake pedal is depressed suddenly, the brakes will be applied with more force thanusual.
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The anti-lock braking
system helps prevent
the wheels from locking up when braking. This helps you keep control of your vehicleand its direction.
WA R N I N G Never turn off the electric motor switch while driving. Doing so will result in a loss of power assist for the brakes and steer-ing, increasing the effort required to steer and brake the vehicle.NOTE
 At times, you may hear
the brake electric
vacuum pump for the power brakes operat-ing when the ready i
ndicator illuminates or
the brake pedal is depressed. This sound is normal a
nd does not indicate a
problem.
Brake pad wear alarm
WA R N I N G Driving with worn brake pads will make it harder to stop, and can cause an accident.
Brake assist system
CAUTION The brake assist system is not a device designed to exercise
braking force greater
than its capacity. Make
sure to always keep a
sufficient distance be
tween vehicles in front
of you without relying too much on the brake assist system.NOTE
 Once the brake assist system is operational, it maintains great braking force even if the brake pedal is lightly released.To stop its operation, completely remove your foot from the brake pedal.
 The brake assist syst
em may become opera-
tional when the brake pedal is fullydepressed even if it
has not been depressed
suddenly.  When the brake assist system is in use while driving, you may feel as if the depressed brake pedal is soft, the pedal moves in small motions in conjuncti
on with the operation
noise, or the vehicle body and the steering wheel vibrate. This occurs when the brake assist system is ope
rating normally and does
not indicate faulty
operation. Continue to
depress the brake pedal.  You may hear an operation noise when the brake pedal is depre
ssed suddenly while sta-
tionary. This does not
indicate a malfunction
and the brake assist sy
stem is operating nor-
mally.
Anti-lock braking system
NOTE
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Electric power steering system (EPS)
Features and controls 5-27
5
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Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving. Stop the vehicle in a safe place, put the selec- tor lever to the “P” (PARK) position and turn off the electric motor unit. Restart the electric motor unit and check tosee whether the light goes out after a few minutes driving; if it then remains off during driving, there is no problem.However, if the warning light does not disap- pear, or if it comes on
again when the vehicle
is driven, we recommend you to have thevehicle checked. The ABS and brake force distribution func- tion may not work, so hard braking could make the vehicle unstable.Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and we rec- ommend you to have th
e vehicle checked.
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The power steering system operates while the electric motor unit is running. It helps reduce the effort needed to turn the steering wheel. The power steering system has mechanicalsteering capability in ca
se the power assist is
lost. If the power assist is lost for some rea- son, you will still be able to steer your vehi-cle, but you will notice it takes much more effort to steer. If this happens, have your vehi- cle inspected at a certified i-MiEV dealer.
If the warning light illuminates while driving If only the ABS warning light illu- minate If the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminate at the same time
NOTE
 The warning light may
be illuminated when
the electric motor unit is started while the12V starter battery voltage
is low, but this is
not an ABS malfunction. When the main drive lithium-ion battery is charged, the 12V starte
r battery is charged at
the same time, and the
warning light will go
out. If the warning light does
not go out or illumi-
nates from time to time even after the battery is charged, take your ve
hicle to a certified i-
MiEV dealer and have
the system checked as
soon as possible.  After driving on snow or icy roads, remove any snow and ice whic
h may have been left
around the wheels. On ve
hicles that have an
anti-lock braking system, be careful not todamage the wheel spee
d sensors (A) or the
cables located at each wheel.Front
Electric power steering sys- tem (EPS) Rear
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Active stability control (ASC)
5
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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 5-43
5
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Indicator and warning light package 1- Low energy warning indicator
 P.5-42
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.5-44
5- Turn-signal indicators/Hazard warning
lights
 P.5-44
6- Position indicator
 P.5-44
7- Front fog light indicator
 P.5-44
8- Service reminder
 P. 5 - 3 8
9- Outside air temperature warning indi-
cator
 P. 5 - 4 1
10- Regenerative brake system indicator
 P.5-44
11- Ready indicator
 P.5-44
12- Tire pressure moni
toring system warn-
ing light
 P.5-31
13- 12V starter battery charging system
warning light
 P.5-45
14- Electric power steering system warning
light
 P.5-28
15- Electric motor unit warning light
 P.5-45
16- Brake warning light
 P. 5 - 4 4
17- Anti-lock braking system warning light
 P.5-26
18- Power down warning light
 P.5-46
19- Active stability control (ASC) indicator
 P.5-30
20- Active stability control (ASC) OFF
indicator
 P. 5 - 3 0
21- Charging indicator
 P.5-44
22- Theft-alarm indicator
 P.5-12
23- Door-ajar warning light
 P.5-45
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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Horn switch
Features and controls 5-53
5
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To honk the horn, press around the “ ” mark on the steering wheel.
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The Link System takes ove
rall control of the
devices connected via the USB input terminal or the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface allowing the
connected devices to be operated by using theswitches in the vehicl
e or voice commands.
See the following sect
ion for details on how
to operate. Refer to “Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface” on page
5-53. Refer to “USB input terminal” on page 5-73.
Refer to “To play iPod/USB memory device tracks via voice operation” on page 7-20. Bluetooth
® is a registered trademark of
BLUETOOTH SIG, INC.
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You have acquired a devi
ce that includes soft-
ware licensed by Mitsub
ishi Motors Corpora-
tion from JOHNSON CONTROLS Inc (the automotive experience business unit), and their subsequent 3rd
party suppliers. For a
complete list of these
3rd party products and
their end user license
agreements, please go
to the following website.http://www.jciblueconne
ct.com/faq/fulldis-
closure.pdf
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The Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface allows for mak-
ing/receiving ha
nds-free calls in the vehicle
using a Bluetooth
® compatible cellular phone
based on the wireless communication tech- nology commonly known as Bluetooth
®. It
also allows the user to play music, saved in a
CAUTION The rear window defogge
r is not designed to
melt snow. Remove
any snow manually
before using the rear window defogger. Use the rear window de
fogger only after the
ready indicator is illuminated. Be sure to turnthe defogger switch off immediately after the window is clear to sa
ve on 12V starter bat-
tery power. Do not place stickers,
tape, or other items
that are attached with adhesive over the gridwires on the rear window. When cleaning the inside
rear window, use a
soft cloth and wipe lightly over the grid wires.NOTE
 If your vehicle is equi
pped with heated mir-
rors, mist can also be removed from the out-side rearview mirrors when the rear window defogger switch is pressed. (Refer to “Heated mirror”
on page 5-18.)
vated automatically when the Remote Cli-mate Control is activated in Pre-DefrosterMode. Refer to “Remote Climate Control” on page 3-36, 3-47 and “For persons with electro-medical apparatus such
as implantable car-
diac pacemaker or im
plantable cardiovascu-
lar defibrillator” on page 3-6.
Horn switch Link System
(if so equipped)
Agreement

Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface
(if so
equipped)
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Bluetooth® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) 5-54 Features and controls
5
Bluetooth
® music player, from the vehicle’s
speakers.The system is equipped with a voice recogni- tion function, which allows you to make hands-free calls by s
imple switch operations
and voice command operations using a defined voice tree. The Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface can be used
when the electric motor switch is in the “ON” Before you can use the Bluetooth
® 2.0 inter-
face, you must pa
ir the Bluetooth
® device
and Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface. Refer to “Con-
necting the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface and
Bluetooth
® device” on page 5-59.
Bluetooth
® is a registered trademark of
BLUETOOTH SIG, INC.
Steering control sw
itch and microphone
 P.5-55 Voice recognition function
 P.5-56
Useful voice commands
 P.5-56
Speaker enrollment function
 P. 5 - 5 8
Connecting the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface and
the Bluetooth
® device
 P.5-59
Operating a music player connected via Blue- tooth
®  P.5-63
How to make or receive hands-free calls  P.5-63 Phonebook function
 P.5-66
WA R N I N GAlthough the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface
allows you to make ha
nds-free calls, if you
choose to use the cellular phone whiledriving, you must not allow yourself to be distracted from the sa
fe operation of your
vehicle. Anything, including cellularphone usage, that distracts you from the safe operation of your vehicle increases your risk of
an accident.
Refer to and comply
with all state and
local laws in your area regarding cellularphone usage while driving.NOTE
 If the electric motor sw
itch is left in the
“ACC” position, the
accessory power will
automatically turn off after a certain period of time and you will no longer be able to use the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface. The accessory
power comes on again if the electric motor switch is turned from the “ACC” position.Refer to “ACC power
auto-cutout function”
on page 5-19.  The Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface
cannot be used
if the Bluetooth
® device has a dead battery
or the device power is turned off.  Hands-free calls will
not be possible if your
phone does not have
service available.
 If you place the Bluetooth
® device in the
luggage compartment, you may not be able to use the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface.
 Some Bluetooth
® devices are not compatible
with the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface.
 You can confirm the Link System software version by pressing the HANG-UP button 3times (press and hold 2 times and then press briefly) within 10 seconds.WA R N I N G
 For detail of the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface,
refer to the following web site: [For vehicles sold in U.S.A.] You can access the Mits
ubishi Motors North
America website. [For vehicles so
ld in Canada]
You can access the Mitsubishi Motors web-site. Please read and agree to the “Warning about Links to the Web Sites of Other Companies”,the websites mentione
d above may connect
you to websites other than the Mitsubishi Motors website.http://www.mitsubishi
-motors.com/en/prod-
ucts/index.html  Software updates by cellular phone/digital audio device manufacturers may change/alter devi
ce connectivity.
NOTE
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Safe driving techniques 6-4 Driving safety
6
 Move the driver’s seat as far backward as possible, while still
keeping good visibil-
ity, and good control of the steering wheel, brakes, accele
rator, and controls.
Check the instrument panel indicators forany possible problem.  Move the front passe
nger seat as far back
as possible.  Make sure that infa
nts and small children
are properly restrained in accordance with all laws and regulations.
Check these by selecti
ng the defroster mode,
and set the blower swit
ch on high. You should
be able to feel the air blowing against the windshield. (Refer to “Defrosting or defogging the wind- shield and door windows” on page 7-9.) Check all the tires for heavy tread wear or uneven wear patterns.
Look for stones, nails,
glass, or other objects
stuck in the tread. Look
for any tread cuts or sidewall cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness, and the tires for proper pressures. Replace your tires beforethey are heavily worn out.
As your vehicle is equi
pped with a tire pres-
sure monitoring system, there is a risk ofdamage to the tire inflation pressure sensors when the tire is replaced on the rim. Tire replacement should, th
erefore, be performed
only by a certified i-MiEV dealer. Have someone watch while you turn all the exterior lights on and off. Also check the turn signal indicators and
high-beam indicators on
the instrument panel. Check the ground under the vehicle after parking overnight, for wa
ter, oil, or other
leaks. Make sure all the fluid levels are cor- rect.
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Even this vehicle’s safety equipment, andyour safest driving, cannot guarantee that youcan avoid an accident or injury. However, if you give extra attention to the following areas, you can better protect yourself andyour passengers:
 Drive defensively. Be aware of traffic, road and weather conditions. Leave plentyof stopping distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead.  Before changing lanes, check your mir- rors and use your turn signal light.  While driving, watch the behavior of other drivers, bicyc
lists, and pedestrians.
 Always obey applicable
laws and regula-
tions. Be a polite and alert driver. Always leave room for unexpected events, such as sudden braking.
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 Check the 12V starter battery, including terminals and cables. During extremely cold weather, the 12V starter battery willnot be as strong and
its power level may
drop. Before driving the vehicle, check to see ifthe headlights are as bright as normal. Charge or replace the 12V starter battery if necessary. During extreme coldweather, it is possibl
e that a very low 12V
starter battery could freeze.
Defrosters Tires
Lights Fluid leaks Safe driving techniques
Driving during cold weather
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