Steering Wheel Lock; Starting The Electric Motor Unit - Mitsubishi i-MiEV 2011 Owner's Manual

Starting and driving
CAUTION
l
If the ready indicator goes out while driv-
ing, the brake servomechanism will cease
to function and braking efficiency will de-
teriorate. Also, the power steering system
may not operate, the steering wheel feels
heavy when turning it.
l When the ready indicator has turned off,
turn the electric motor switch to the
"LOCK" position.
Leaving the electric motor switch in the
"ON" or "ACC" position and using elec-
trical devices such as the audio system for
a long time could cause the auxiliary bat-
tery to go flat and prevent the electric mo-
tor unit from being started.
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Steering wheel lock

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To lock
Remove the key at the "LOCK" position.
Turn the steering wheel until it is locked.
To unlock
Turn the key to the "ACC" position while moving
the steering wheel slightly right and left.
CAUTION
l Remove the key when leaving the vehicle.
In some countries, it is prohibited to leave
the key in the vehicle when parked.

Starting the electric motor unit

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CAUTION
l
Never attempt to start the electric motor
unit by pushing or pulling the vehicle.
The starting procedure is as follows:
1. Insert the key in the electric motor switch
and fasten the seat belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. Make sure the selector lever is in the "P"
(PARK) position.
NOTE
l The electric motor unit will not start unless
the selector lever is in the "P" (PARK) posi-
tion.