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Page 1 i-MiEV 2017 OWNER’S MANUAL...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Overview Quick index General information/Charging Seat and restraint systems Features and controls Driving safety Comfort controls For emergencies Vehicle care and maintenance Customer assistance/ Reporting Safety Defects Specifications Alphabetical index...
Page 3 Instruments and controls (Driver’s area) Instruments and controls (Driver’s area) N00100202632 Instrument cluster P.5-36 Combination headlights and dimmer switch Wiper and washer switch P.5-50 P.5-46 Rear window wiper and washer switch P.5-51 Turn signal lever P.5-49 Front fog light switch P.5-50 Electric motor switch P.5-18 Electric remote-controlled outside mirror switch P.5-17...
Page 4 Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - airbag P.5-49 (for front passenger’s seat) P.4-20 Audio (if so equipped) P.7-11 Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System (if so equipped) Refer to the separate “Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System owner’s Side vents P.7-2 manual” Cup holder P.5-81 Glove compartment P.5-81 Center vents P.7-2...
Page 5 Interior Interior N00100302369 Sun visors P.5-77 Vanity mirror P.5-77 Card holder P.5-77 Dome light (rear) P.5-79 Hands-free microphone (if so equipped) P.5-55 Assist grip P.5-82 Seat belts P.4-8 Dome light (front)/Reading lights P.5-78 Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - curtain airbags P.4-31 Head restraints P.4-6 Inside rearview mirror P.5-16...
Page 6: Overview
Under the hood/Electric motor unit room Under the hood/Electric motor unit room N00100800041 Under the hood Electric motor unit room Coolant reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir P.9-5 P.9-7 On board charger/DC-DC converter P.9-2 12V starter battery P.9-8 Brake electric vacuum pump P.5-24 Hot water heater reservoir P.9-5...
Page 7 Outside (Front) Outside (Front) N00100602450 Outside rearview mirrors P.5-17 Power window P.5-14 Windshield wipers P.5-50 Hood P.9-3 Quick charging lid P.3-27 Main drive lithium-ion battery P.9-2 Front side-marker lights Front fog lights P.5-50, 9-22, 9-24 P.5-46, 9-22, 9-23 Daytime running lights P.5-46, 9-22, 9-24 Front turn signal lights P.5-49, 9-22, 9-24 Headlights P.5-46, 9-22...
Page 8 Outside (Rear) Outside (Rear) N00100601352 Back-up light P.9-22, 9-25 Antenna P.7-27 Tail and stop lights P.5-46, 9-22, 9-25 High-mounted stop light P.9-22, 9-27 Rear turn signal lights P.5-49, 9-22, 9-25 Rear window wiper P.5-51 Keyless entry system Liftgate P.5-11 P.5-5 Locking and unlocking P.5-8 License plate lights...
Page 10: Quick Index
If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving... If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving... N00200702221 NOTE  These warning lights will come on for a few seconds for a bulb check when the electric motor switch is first turned to “ON”. Warning light Do this Ref.
Page 11 If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving... Warning light Do this Ref. page  If this light comes on while the electric motor unit is running, it may become harder to turn the steering wheel. Have your vehicle inspected at a P.5-28 certified i-MiEV dealer as soon as possible.
Page 12 If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving... Warning light Do this Ref. page  Have the transmission checked at a certified i-MiEV dealer as soon as pos- P.5-21 sible. Selector lever position indicator in the instru- ment cluster flashes slowly ...
Page 13 If this problem occurs... If this problem occurs... N00200901923 Problem Do this Ref. Page Cannot turn the key. From “LOCK” to “ACC”. Turn the key while turning the steering wheel in either direction. From “ACC” to “LOCK”. Check the position of the selector lever. P.5-19, The key cannot be removed unless the selector lever is set to the “P”...
Page 14 If this problem occurs... Problem Do this Ref. Page The vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, or Rock your vehicle back and forth to free it. P.8-13 snow. WARNING  When attempting to rock your vehicle out of a stuck position, be sure that no one is near the vehicle. The rocking motion may cause the vehicle to suddenly lurch forward or backward, possibly injuring bystanders.
Page 16: General Information/Charging
General information/Charging Familiarizing yourself with i-MiEV ..........3-2 Modifications to and racing of your vehicle ........3-6 Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts .............3-8 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements .......3-8 Cautions and actions to deal with intense heat ........3-8 Cautions and actions to deal with intense cold ......3-10 Charging ..................3-13...
Page 17: Familiarizing Yourself With I-Miev
Familiarizing yourself with i-MiEV  The main drive lithium-ion battery must NOTE Familiarizing yourself with be charged with electricity to drive the i-MiEV  If the 12V starter battery is discharge, the vehicle. As the vehicle operates, the main electric motor unit cannot be started. And drive lithium-ion battery gradually dis- N01200100013 also the main drive lithium-ion battery can-...
Page 18: Regenerative Braking
Familiarizing yourself with i-MiEV  As greater brake force is applied by WARNING Main drive lithium-ion battery depressing the brake pedal, increased  Keep the brake pedal depressed until you N01200300015 regenerative braking occurs. are ready to drive. When the vehicle is in ...
Page 19: Cruising Range
Familiarizing yourself with i-MiEV  Mitsubishi Motors estimates that after 5 CAUTION NOTE years, the capacity of the main drive lith- • Repeatedly performing quick charging can • Fully charge the vehicle by regular charg- ium-ion battery provided with your vehi- reduce battery capacity.
Page 20 Familiarizing yourself with i-MiEV NOTE  Put the selector lever in the “B” (REGEN- ERATIVE BRAKE MODE) or “Eco” (ECO MODE) position according to the road con- dition. Using appropriate regenerative brak- ing can help increase the cruising range. Refer to “Regenerative braking” on page 3-3.
Page 21: Modifications To And Racing Of Your Vehicle
The electromagnetic waves may affect the operations of the Modifications to and racing electro-medical apparatus. of your vehicle N01200500017 This vehicle should not be modified with non-Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts. Mitsubishi Motors designs and manufactures General information/Charging...
Page 22: Installation Of Accessories
Due to the large number of accessory and driving area and in accordance with the replacement parts provided by different man-  Failure to use Mitsubishi Motors genuine guidelines and warnings contained within ufacturers in the market, it is not always pos- parts the documents accompanying this vehicle.
Page 23: Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Parts
Each Mitsubishi vehicle in a fire, vehicle damage, or other accident. materials. has a selection of Mitsubishi Motors autho- Special handling may apply. For additional rized accessories to choose from to tailor your information, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardous- new vehicle to your own personal preference.
Page 24 Cautions and actions to deal with intense heat Approx. ambi- Phenomena Corrective action ent temperature Approx. 104 °F Startup and driving • During quick charging, repeated high-speed driving, or • Stop the vehicle in a safe place (40 °C) or higher repeated uphill driving, the power down warning light* comes for a while, avoid quick charg- on and the motor output is restricted to protect the main drive...
Page 25: Cautions And Actions To Deal With Intense Cold
Cautions and actions to deal with intense cold Approx. ambi- Phenomena Corrective action ent temperature Approx. 140 °F Startup and driving • The power down warning light* comes on, and the vehicle • Park in a safe, well-ventilated (60 °C) or higher may stop.
Page 26 Cautions and actions to deal with intense cold Approx. ambi- ent tempera- Phenomena Corrective action ture Approx.5 °F Startup and • Motor output is restricted, and the power down warning • Keep driving if you can drive at a safe (-15 °C) or driving speed.
Page 27 Cautions and actions to deal with intense cold Approx. ambi- ent tempera- Phenomena Corrective action ture Approx. -22 °F Startup and • • In the daytime, wait for the tempera- The ready indicator* does not come on, and startup may not (-30 °C) or driving ture to rise.
Page 28: Charging
Charging Charging N01201201047 Your vehicle comes standard with a charge port and charging cable (EV charging cable) that uses a household outlet (AC 110-120V) as a charging source. You may also charge your vehicle using an i-MiEV compatible 220-240V charging device (EVSE* - available separately).
Page 29 Charging Category Charge port Charge connector Charging Source Charging time Reference Quick charging Approximately 30 (charging method minutes for 80 % P.3-27 with quick char- charge ger) Public charging stations driver side of vehicle where available : EVSE = Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment : CHAdeMO is a standard for quick charging of electric vehicle originally started in Japan, and the contents have also become international standard.
Page 30: Precautions During Charging The Main Drive Lithium-Ion Battery
Precautions during Charging the Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery WARNING WARNING Precautions during Charg- ing the Main Drive Lithium- • Never charge or touch the vehicle when  Some public regular chargers may not be lightning or thunder is observed or compatible with your vehicle.
Page 31: Regular Charging
Regular charging (charging method with rated AC 120 V outlet) CAUTION NOTE Regular charging (charging method with rated AC 120 V • Do not store charging equipment in loca-  To help maintain the capacity of the main tions where the temperature is above 185 °F drive lithium-ion battery, the following is outlet) (85 °C) or below -40 °F (-40 °C).
Page 32 Regular charging (charging method with rated AC 120 V outlet) WARNING WARNING Regular charge port light  Individuals using electro-medical  Never force the connection if the charging N01216200019 apparatus such as implantable pacemak- cable or plug shows damage or is not eas- Regular charge port light (A) comes on when ers and implantable cardiovascular-defi- ily connected due to foreign material...
Page 33 Regular charging (charging method with rated AC 120 V outlet) NOTE WARNING  The time until the light goes off can be  Do not touch the metal terminal of the adjusted. See a certified i-MiEV dealer for charge port (F) and the regular charge details.
Page 34 Regular charging (charging method with rated AC 120 V outlet) WARNING WARNING  Never use an extension cable, multi-plug  If the selected electrical current level adapter or conversion adapter. Using exceeds the electrical current capacity of them may cause overheating resulting in the electrical circuit or outlet being used fire.
Page 35 Regular charging (charging method with rated AC 120 V outlet) NOTE NOTE  Do not connect or disconnect the regular  The charge level for main drive lithium-ion charge connector repeatedly in a short time battery can be checked with the energy level period.
Page 36 Regular charging (charging method with rated AC 120 V outlet) • The regular charge connector is con- WARNING NOTE nected to the regular charge port.  After charging, disconnect the charge con-  Make sure that the inner lid is completely The energy level gauge (A) in the instrument nector completely from the regular charge closed before closing the regular charging...
Page 37 Regular charging (charging method with rated AC 120 V outlet) NOTE  When the main drive lithium-ion battery warming system operates while the remote climate control is operating, the remote cli- mate control stops. When the main drive lith- ium-ion battery warming system stops, the remote climate control operates again.
Page 38: Ev Charging Cable
EV charging cable EV charging cable N01202801053 Your vehicle is equipped with an EV charging cable that consists of a cable (A), control box (B), plug (C), and regular charge connector (D). Indicator (LED) and button E- 8A/12A manual selection button )- POWER indicator F- 12A indicator I ( )- FAULT indicator...
Page 39 EV charging cable : Illuminates : Blinking : Not illuminated POWER FAULT CHARGING Operating condition Every time the charging cable plug (C) is connected to an outlet, all indicator lights illuminate for 1/2 second, then go out. After initial processing is completed, when the regular charge connector is not connected to the regular charge port, or the regular charge connector is connected to the regular charge port but charging is not being performed.
Page 40 EV charging cable WARNING NOTE NOTE  Improper use of the EV charging cable  All indicators are illuminated momentarily  Make sure that the rope has no damage can result in a fire, property damage, and for confirming operation when the charging before use.
Page 41: Regular Charging
Regular charging (using 240 V Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment)  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. tions for the regular charging (charging WARNING  Increase the separation between the method with rated AC 120V outlet) on page  Never expose the metal terminal of the equipment and receiver.
Page 42: Quick Charging
Quick charging (charging method with quick charger) lithium-ion battery” on page 3-15, instruc- CAUTION WARNING tions described in this section and also  Be sure to use a 240V EVSE compatible · Do not stay inside the vehicle. instructions for the quick charger you use. with i-MiEV.
Page 43 Quick charging (charging method with quick charger) NOTE WARNING  Repeatedly performing only quick charging  Do not touch the metal terminal of the can reduce the battery capacity. Regular quick charge port (E) and the quick charging is recommended unless quick charge connector.
Page 44 Quick charging (charging method with quick charger) NOTE NOTE  If the quick charge port becomes frozen, use  The charge level for the main drive lithium- a hair dryer to defrost and dry it before ion battery can be checked with the energy charging.
Page 45 Quick charging (charging method with quick charger) CAUTION NOTE  Do not leave the quick charge connected to  If the electric motor switch is turned to the the quick charge port after charging. “START” position with the quick charge Someone might stumble on the charger or connector connected to the quick charge the quick charge port might get damaged.
Page 46: Charging Troubleshooting Guide
Charging troubleshooting guide Charging troubleshooting guide N01202301032 Symptom Possible cause Possible solution Charging cannot be started. The electric motor switch is in the Before charging, place the electric motor switch in the “LOCK” position. ON position. The main drive lithium-ion battery is Charging cannot be performed if the main drive lithium-ion battery is already fully charged.
Page 47 Charging troubleshooting guide Symptom Possible cause Possible solution Regular charging cannot be There is no electrical power coming Confirm that there has not been a power failure. Make sure the breaker is started. from the outlet. on. If an outlet with a timer device installed is used, power will only be available at the time set by the timer.
Page 48 Charging troubleshooting guide Symptom Possible cause Possible solution Regular charging is discon- There is no power coming from the There may have been a electrical power failure, or the breaker may have tinued. outlet. failed.Charging will resume when the power source is reset. The EV charging cable has been dis- Check that the EV charging cable has not been disconnected.
Page 49: High-Voltage Components
High-Voltage components Symptom Possible cause Possible solution The charging indicator is Quick charging has not finished nor- Perform quick charging again and finish it normally or contact a certified continuously blinking even mally. i-MiEV dealer. if the quick charge connec- tor is not connected into the quick charge port when you start the electric motor unit...
Page 50 High-Voltage components 10- Quick charge port WARNING WARNING  Never touch high-voltage wiring, connec-  If a fire occurs in this vehicle, leave the In case of a collision tors, and other high-voltage parts, such as vehicle as soon as possible and contact the inverter unit and main drive lithium- emergency services.
Page 51: Miev Remote System
MiEV Remote System COOL:Operates in cooling mode intended WARNING NOTE for exclusive use with Remote Cli-  If your vehicle needs to be towed, trans- • Certain front, side or rear collisions. mate Control (Pre-Cooling Mode). port the vehicle on a flatbed truck or tow •...
Page 52 MiEV Remote System WARNING NOTE  Keep the MiEV Remote in the place where  The MiEV Remote system uses radio waves. children will not touch or play with the The MiEV Remote can operate within remote. approximately 328 feet (100 m) from the vehicle.
Page 53 MiEV Remote System 5- UP switch - scrolls up the display items NOTE MiEV Remote 6- DOWN switch - scrolls down the dis-  The transmitter signal will reach further N01203501044 play items when the antenna of the MiEV Remote is 7- Display fully extended and held upright.
Page 54 MiEV Remote System 3- Blinks if there is an operation or com- munication error. 4- Shows remaining charge of the Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery. Blinks if battery has less than 20% charge. : Indicates ON timer is set : Indicates OFF timer is set 6- Indicates amount of time until Charg- ing Timer is complete.
Page 55 MiEV Remote System Basic operation of the MiEV Remote N01206100015 Press the power/communication switch for 1 second or more to turn the MiEV Remote on. ON timer OFF timer Remote Climate Main Drive Lithium-ion Bat- Control tery Level Indicator Press the MODE switch to show Press the MODE switch to show Press the MODE switch to show Main Drive Lithium-ion...
Page 56 MiEV Remote System Charging Timer N01203701020 The Charging Timer can be set as follows.  ON timer: Time from the present to when charging will begin.  OFF timer: Time from the start of charg- ing to the end of charging To set the timer, the following conditions must be met.
Page 57 MiEV Remote System Example of Charging Timer N01205001030 1. In case you set the timer at 9:00 PM so that charging starts at 11:00 PM and stops at 7:00 AM of the following day (for 8 hours). 2. In case you set the timer at 7:00 PM so that charging starts and stops at the same time the last time. 1.
Page 58 MiEV Remote System 2. Turn on the MiEV Remote. Refer to “To To turn the MiEV Remote NOTE turn the MiEV Remote ON/OFF” on page ON/OFF  If the MiEV Remote cannot communicate 3-43. with the vehicle, the remaining time will not N01205100018 3.
Page 59 MiEV Remote System 5. Press the power/communication switch NOTE NOTE (B) for less than 1 second to send the set-  The energy level gauge (E) in the instrument  If the charge connector is disconnected ting data to the vehicle. panel on the vehicle will illuminate and the before the time set by the ON timer, the The MiEV Remote will sound melodies...
Page 60 MiEV Remote System 4. Press the power/communication switch • The time can be changed within the (B) for less than 1 second to send the set- range from 0.5h to 19.5h by half hour ting data to the vehicle. The MiEV and can be changed to “-h”.
Page 61 MiEV Remote System 6. Turn off the MiEV Remote. Refer to “To NOTE turn the MiEV Remote ON/OFF” on page  The Charging Timer will be cancelled if the 3-43. electric motor switch is turned to the “ON” or “ACC” position. NOTE ...
Page 62 MiEV Remote System 3. Canceling Charging Timer is com- NOTE Remote Climate Control plete, and the MiEV Remote will  Charging Timer cannot be canceled by dis- N01204201035 sound two different melodies. connecting the charge connector before the 4. Turn off the MiEV Remote. Refer to WARNING time set by the ON timer.
Page 63 MiEV Remote System 2. Turn on the MiEV Remote. Refer to “To NOTE To operate the Remote Climate turn the MiEV Remote ON/OFF” on page Control  The Remote Climate Control will automati- 3-43. cally stop 30 minutes after the Remote Cli- N01204301036 3.
Page 64 MiEV Remote System The modes will be changed in the order B. By using the MiEV Remote, select the NOTE from 1 to 4 by pushing the UP switch. A/C OFF mode and send the setting.  If a communication error occurs or the MiEV Refer to “To operate the Remote Climate Remote System is not functioning properly, Control”...
Page 65 MiEV Remote System General information N01205400011 Your MiEV Remote System operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communi- cations Commission (FCC) Rules (For vehi- cles sold in U.S.A.) and Industry Canada Rules (For vehicles sold in Canada). This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of the Industry Canada Rules.
Page 66 MiEV Remote System Replacement of batteries for the MiEV Remote N01204600016 CAUTION  MiEV Remote is a precision electronic device with a built-in signal transmitter. Do Coin type batteries not disassemble or touch an internal parts. CR2032 Keep away from water or dust. ...
Page 67 MiEV Remote System Actions to be taken when the MiEV Remote system does not operate correctly N01204901032 Take the following actions when the system does not operate correctly. If the system still does not operate correctly after the action(s) have been taken, a system component may not be working properly.
Page 68 MiEV Remote System Phenomena Cause Remedy The following Blinks after about 1 sec-  Electrical noise source is present in the Move away from the noise source. symbol blinks ond. vicinity of the MiEV Remote. (e.g. when the power personal computer) supply/communi- ...
Page 69 MiEV Remote System Phenomena Cause Remedy Charging Timer is After the power/commu- Regular charge connector is not inserted Lock the regular charge connector securely. not possible. nication switch is or not locked completely. pressed, the following A household electrical outlet, which the Turn on the household electrical outlet which the symbol blinks in several EV charging cable (regular charger) is...
Page 70 MiEV Remote System Phenomena Cause Remedy Charging Timer is The system is charged Backup charging for the Main Drive Lith- This is not a malfunction.Charging will be termi- not possible. although the ON timer is ium-ion Battery Warming System has nated when the system has been charged enough for being set.
Page 71 MiEV Remote System Phenomena Cause Remedy The Remote Cli- After the power/commu- The regular charge connector is not Lock the regular charge connector securely. mate Control can- nication switch is inserted or it is not locked completely. not be activated. pressed, the following A household electrical outlet, which the Turn on the household electrical outlet which the...
Page 72 MiEV Remote System Phenomena Cause Remedy The Remote Cli- After the power/commu- Any of the door or liftgate is open. Close all the doors and liftgate. mate Control can- nication switch is The selector lever is at the position other Place the selector lever to P (PARK) position.
Page 73 MiEV Remote System CAUTION  Never use benzine, petrol, or other organic solvents, or acid or alkaline solvents. Doing so could cause deformation, discolor, or malfunction. Also, these substances may be present in various cleaners, so check carefully before use. 3-58 General information/Charging...
Page 74: Seat And Restraint Systems
Seat and restraint systems Seats ....................4-2 Seats and restraint systems ..............4-2 Front seats ..................4-3 Rear seats ..................4-5 Head restraints .................4-6 Seat belts ..................4-8 Seat belt use during pregnancy ............4-12 Seat belt pre-tensioner and force limiter systems ......4-12 Child restraint systems ..............4-13 Maintenance and inspection of seat belts ........4-20 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag ......4-20...
Page 75: Seats
Seats Seats N00408400495 locks are also safety equipment, which must 1 - Front seats Seats and restraint systems be used correctly. N00401600209  To adjust the seat forward or backward Always check the following before you drive: Your vehicle has seat belts and other features ...
Page 76: Front Seats
Front seats Safety equipment cannot prevent injury or WARNING To adjust the seat forward or death in all motor vehicle accidents. You can backward  To reduce the risk to the driver of serious help reduce the risk of injury or death, how- injury or death during deployment of the ever, by following the instructions in this N00401900303...
Page 77: Heated Seats
Front seats release the lever. The seatback will lock in WARNING place.  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 in motion.
Page 78: Rear Seats
Rear seats 1- Heater on. CAUTION 2- Heater off  If water or any other liquid is spilled on the seat, allow it to dry thoroughly before The indicator light (C) will illuminate while attempting to use the heater. the heater is on. ...
Page 79: Head Restraints
Head restraints To maximize the effectiveness of your head NOTE WARNING restraint, seatback to the upright position, and  It is possible to adjust the seatback angle  To avoid reducing rearward vision, do not the head restraint to the proper position. Sit independently on each side.
Page 80 Head restraints WARNING WARNING  Driving without the head restraints in  To help minimize the risk of neck injury in place can cause you and your passengers the event of an accident, the head serious injury or death in an accident. To restraints must be properly installed and reduce the risk of injury in an accident, positioned to proper height before vehicle...
Page 81: Seat Belts
Seat belts WARNING Seat belts  To reduce the risk to the driver of serious N00406001494 injury or death during deployment of the Seat belts are installed in your vehicle to help driver’s airbag, always properly wear the reduce the risk of injury to the driver and pas- seat belt and adjust the driver’s seat as far senger in the event of an accident.
Page 82 Seat belts retractor in the event of a sudden change in WARNING the vehicle’s motion.  Children 12 years old and under should always ride in the rear seat and be prop- NOTE erly restrained. This reduces their risk of serious injury or death in an accident, ...
Page 83 Seat belts 4. The lap part of the belt must always be WARNING worn low and snug across the hips. Pull  Be sure the lap belt portion fits snugly and up on the shoulder portion of the belt to is worn as low as possible across the hips, take up any slack in the lap belt.
Page 84 Seat belts The light comes on when a person sits on the WARNING front passenger seat but does not fasten the  In order to reduce the risk of serious seat belt. injury or death in an accident, always It goes off when the seat belt is subsequently wear your own seat belt.
Page 85: Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy
Seat belt use during pregnancy obtained. The extender may be used for either or killed in an accident if they do not wear of the front seats. seat belts. WARNING  To reduce the risk of serious injury or death to pregnant women and unborn children in an accident, pregnant women should always wear a seat belt.
Page 86: Child Restraint Systems
Child restraint systems the pre-tensioners quickly draw back seat belt The airbag control unit monitors the readiness WARNING webbing and increase seat belt performance. of the electronic parts of the system whenever  The seat belt pre-tensioner system is the electric motor switch is in the “ON” or designed to work only once.
Page 87 Child restraint systems Child restraint systems specifically designed  Children older than 1 year of age and who WARNING for infants and small children are offered by weigh less than 40 pounds (18 kg) or who  Any child who is too large to use a child several manufacturers.
Page 88 Child restraint systems WARNING Airbag  It is important to use an approved rear- facing infant restraint until the infant is one year old (unless the infant outgrows the seat sooner). This allows the infant’s neck and spine to develop enough to sup- port the weight of their head in the event of an accident.
Page 89 Child restraint systems NOTE Installing a child restraint sys- Tether anchor locations tem using the LATCH (Lower  Before purchasing a child restraint system, N00418900187 try installing it in the rear seat to make sure Your vehicle has 2 attachment points on the Anchors and Tethers for chil- there is a good fit.
Page 90 Child restraint systems 3. Push the anchor connectors (D) on the Examples of child restraint sys- WARNING child restraint system into the lower tems compatible with the LATCH  If there is any foreign material in or anchors (C) in accordance with the system around the lower anchors, remove it instructions provided by the child restraint...
Page 91 Child restraint systems from normal Emergency Locking Retractor Installation (ELR) mode to Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode. This means that when you pull 1. Place the child restraint system on the seat the seat belt fully out of the retractor, the where you wish to install it.
Page 92 Child restraint systems WARNING  Child restraint system tether anchors are designed only to withstand loads from cor- rectly fitted child restraint systems. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses, for attaching other items, or equipment to the vehicle. 8.
Page 93: Maintenance And Inspection Of Seat Belts
Maintenance and inspection of seat belts booster seat must be used, to raise the child so WARNING Maintenance and inspection that the shoulder belt crosses their shoulder of seat belts  Do not attempt to repair or replace any and the lap belt remains positioned low part of the seat belt assemblies.
Page 94 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag abdomen and hip injuries by deploying the WARNING WARNING bag on the side impacted in moderate to • Seat belts help keep the driver and pas- • Airbags inflate very quickly and with severe side impact collisions. The SRS cur- sengers properly positioned.
Page 95 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag Airbag WARNING WARNING WARNING  Infants and small children should never  NEVER put REAR-FACING CHILD  FRONT-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT ride unrestrained, or lean against the RESTRAINT SYSTEMS or INFANT SYSTEMS should be used in the rear seat instrument panel.
Page 96: Event Data Recording
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag When airbags deploy, some smoke is released 7- Passenger’s seat occupant classifica- WARNING accompanied by a loud noise. The smoke is tion sensor system  Older children should be seated in the not harmful, but do not intentionally inhale 8- Airbag control unit rear seat with their seat belt properly the smoke as it may cause temporary irrita-...
Page 97 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag short period of time, typically 30 seconds or cle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the WARNING less. vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as • Do not place metallic objects or luggage law enforcement, that have the special equip- under the front seat.
Page 98 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag WARNING WARNING  If any of the following conditions occur, • Do not modify or replace the seat and you should immediately have your vehicle seat belt. inspected by a certified i-MiEV dealer as •...
Page 99: Airbag System
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag lem involving one or more of the SRS com- WARNING WARNING ponents, the warning light will come on and  If any of the following conditions occur, The SRS airbags and seat belt pre-ten- stay on.
Page 100 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag Driver Front passenger Deployment of front airbags N00408000589 The front airbags ARE DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when… Head-on collision with a solid wall at speeds of Moderate to severe frontal impact within the shaded area approx.
Page 101 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag The front airbags are designed to deploy The front airbags MAY NOT Collision with a utility pole, tree or other narrow when the vehicle suffers a moderate to severe DEPLOY when … objects frontal impact. A typical condition is shown in the illustration to the left.
Page 102 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag Some typical situations are shown in the The front airbags MAY DEPLOY Collision with an elevated median/island or curb illustrations. when … Because the front airbags do not protect the occupants in all types of collisions, be sure to The front airbags may deploy if the underside always wear your seat belts properly.
Page 103: Side Airbag System
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag WARNING WARNING Side airbag system  Do not attach anything to the steering  Do not place objects, such as packages or N00408100418 The side airbags (A) are contained in the wheel’s padded cover, such as trim mate- pets, between the airbags and the driver rial, badges, etc.
Page 104: Curtain Airbag System
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag Curtain airbag system WARNING  Do not attach a microphone (A) or any N00419200204 other object around the part where the The curtain airbags are contained in the front curtain airbag (B) deploys, such as on the pillars and roof side rail.
Page 105: Curtain Airbag
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag occupants, be sure to always wear your seat WARNING Deployment of side airbag and belts properly. curtain airbag  Front-facing child restraint systems should also be used ONLY in the rear seat. N00408200523 The side airbag and curtain airbag If a front-facing child restraint system MAY NOT DEPLOY when …...
Page 106 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag Oblique side impact Head-on collision Side impact in an area away from the passenger com- partment Rear end collision Motorcycle or other similar small vehicle collision with Vehicle rolls onto the side of vehicle its side or roof Collision with a utility pole, tree or other narrow object The side airbag and curtain airbag...
Page 107: Warning Labels
[For vehicles sold in Canada] dental airbag deployment or could make To contact Mitsubishi Motor Sales of NOTE the SRS inoperable. Either of these situa- Canada, Inc. tions could result in serious injury or ...
Page 108 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag Located in the passenger’s side as well. Seat and restraint systems 4-35...
Page 110: Features And Controls
Features and controls Break-in recommendations ..............5-2 Warning lights ................5-44 Keys ....................5-2 Combination headlights and dimmer switch .........5-46 Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) ......5-2 Turn signal lever ................5-49 Keyless entry system ...............5-5 Hazard warning flasher switch ............5-49 Door locks ..................5-8 Front fog light switch ..............5-50 Power door locks ................5-9 Wiper and washer switch ...............5-50 Child safety locks for rear door .............5-10...
Page 111: Break-In Recommendations
Break-in recommendations NOTE Break-in recommendations • Keep away from devices that produce mag- N00508700343 netism, such as audio systems, computers Advanced automobile manufacturing tech- and televisions. niques permit you to operate your new vehi- • Do not clean with ultrasonic cleaners. cle without requiring a long break-in period •...
Page 112: Replacement Keys
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) NOTE NOTE CAUTION  In the following cases, the vehicle may not • When the key contacts or is close to other  Do not make any alterations or additions to be able to recognize the registered ID code immobilizing keys (including keys of other the immobilizer system.
Page 113: Customer Key Programming
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) If you choose to have a certified i-MiEV 4. When the immobilizer indicator starts NOTE dealer register the ID code, take your vehicle blinking, turn the second valid key to the • the immobilizer indicator does not come on and any remaining keys to a certified i-MiEV “LOCK”...
Page 114: Keyless Entry System
Keyless entry system Rules. Operation is subject to the following To unlock two conditions.  This device may not cause harmful inter- Press the UNLOCK button (2) to unlock the ference. driver’s door only.  This device must accept any interference Within about 2 seconds, press the UNLOCK received, including interference that may button one more time to unlock all the doors...
Page 115: Using The Panic Alarm
Keyless entry system Horn deactivation/reactivation Changing the setting of the turn Replacement remote control signal lights answerback function transmitters The horn answerback function can be set to N00543800077 the following three conditions. The turn signal lights answerback function Only remote control transmitters pro-...
Page 116 Your keyless entry system operates on a radio metal grounded object. frequency subject to Federal Communica- 2. With the Mitsubishi mark facing up, insert tions Commission (FCC) Rules (For vehicles the cloth-covered tip of a flat blade screw- sold in U.S.A.) and Industry Canada Rules driver into the notch in the remote control (For vehicles sold in Canada).
Page 117: Door Locks
Door locks To lock or unlock the door with Door locks + side the key N00509200534 WARNING Turn the key toward the front of the vehicle to  Make sure all doors are tightly closed and lock the door. After checking that the door is - side locked while driving.
Page 118: Power Door Locks
Power door locks 2. Be sure the keys are not inside the vehi- To lock or unlock the door from Power door locks cle. Close the door. the inside N00509300607 NOTE Move the lock knob to the lock position to lock the door.
Page 119: Child Safety Locks For Rear Door
Child safety locks for rear door To lock and unlock by the Using the selector lever position Child safety locks for rear power door lock switch door All doors and the liftgate will unlock when N00509400288 the selector lever is moved to the “P” (PARK) position with the electric motor switch in the “ON”...
Page 120: Liftgate
Liftgate door can be opened using the inside door han- CAUTION To close dle.  To avoid damage to the liftgate, make sure the area above and behind the liftgate is clear Pull the liftgate grip (A) downward as illus- WARNING before opening it.
Page 121: Theft-Alarm System
Theft-alarm system ond is the “alarm” stage, and third is the “dis- At this time, the theft-alarm indicator (A) NOTE armed” stage. If triggered, the system in the meter cluster flashes for confirma-  Gas struts (B) are installed to support the lift- provides both audible and visual alarm sig- tion.
Page 122: Disarmed Stage
Theft-alarm system 2. The horn will sound intermittently for 3  Turn the electric motor switch to the NOTE minutes. “ON” position.  The theft-alarm system can be activated when people are riding inside the vehicle or Disarmed stage when the windows are open. To prevent acci- Horn sounds! dental activation of the alarm, do not set the Headlights blink on and off!
Page 123: Power Window Control
Power window control NOTE WARNING Power window control  The amount of time after unlocking until the  Before operating the power windows, N00510801410 vehicle relocks automatically make sure that nothing can be trapped adjusted. See a certified i-MiEV dealer for (head, hands, fingers, etc.) in the window.
Page 124: Main Switch
Power window control Main switch Sub switch Lock switch N00548700127 N00548800115 N00549000156 When this switch is in the lock mode, the pas- The main switch located on the driver’s door senger door switches cannot be used to open can be used to operate all the windows. or close the door windows, and the main A window can be opened or closed by operat- switch will open or close only the driver’s...
Page 125: Parking Brake
Parking brake To release Parking brake Inside rearview mirror N00511400386 N00511600287 To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com- Adjust the inside rearview mirror only after plete stop, fully engage the parking brake, making any seat adjustments so as to have a and set the selector lever to “P”...
Page 126: Outside Rearview Mirrors
Outside rearview mirrors To reduce the glare WARNING  Do not attempt to adjust the outside rear- view mirrors while driving. This can be The day/night knob (A) at the bottom of the dangerous. mirror can be used to adjust the mirror to Be sure to adjust the mirrors before driv- reduce the glare from the headlights of vehi- ing.
Page 127: Electric Motor Switch
Electric motor switch The heater will be turned off automatically in To adjust the mirror position NOTE about 20 minutes.  After adjusting, return the lever to the “•” The outside rearview mirrors can be adjusted (off) position. when the electric motor switch is in the “ON” or “ACC”...
Page 128 Electric motor switch LOCK NOTE To remove the key  Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic N00571600025 immobilizer. To start the electric motor unit, The steering wheel is locked. The key can be When removing the key, first set the selector the ID code which the transponder inside the inserted and removed only when the switch is lever to the “P”...
Page 129: Steering Wheel Lock
Steering wheel lock 6. Turn the key to the “ON” position and Key reminder buzzer CAUTION make certain that all warning lights are  Remove the key when leaving the vehicle. N00571700013 functioning properly before starting the  If your vehicle needs to be towed, turn the If the driver’s door is opened while the elec- electric motor unit.
Page 130: Selector Lever
Selector lever WARNING Selector lever  Always depress the brake pedal when N00583600022 shifting the selector lever into another position from the “P” (PARK) or “N” Selector lever operation (NEUTRAL) position. N00583700023 Never put your foot on the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever from the “P”...
Page 131 Selector lever CAUTION “R” REVERSE “D” DRIVE  If the selector lever position indicator blinks while you are driving, it is likely that a safety This position is to back up. Use this position for normal driving. device is operating because of a malfunction in the transmission system.
Page 132: Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (Avas)
Acoustic vehicle alerting system (AVAS) If you are going to leave the vehicle unat- WARNING CAUTION tended, always switch off the electric motor  While driving on a slippery road, do not  Operating the accelerator pedal while the unit and carry the key. use the “B”...
Page 133: Service Brake
Service brake  When the vehicle speed is approximately WARNING 2-22 mph (3-35 km/h).  Do not leave any objects near the brake pedal or let a floor mat slide under it; The system will not operate under the follow- doing so could prevent the full pedal ing conditions: stroke that would be necessary in an...
Page 134: Brake Assist System
Brake assist system erly, the rest of the brake system will still WARNING NOTE work, but the vehicle will not slow down as  Driving with worn brake pads will make it  The brake assist system may become opera- quickly.
Page 135: Driving Hints
Anti-lock braking system  An operation noise may be emitted from Driving hints Anti-lock braking system warn- under the hood in the following situations. ing light The sound is associated with checking the  When using the anti-lock brakes (sudden operations of the anti-lock braking sys- N00531600661 braking), steering is slightly different...
Page 136: Electric Power Steering System (Eps)
Electric power steering system (EPS) If the warning light illuminates NOTE Rear while driving  The warning light may be illuminated when the electric motor unit is started while the N00531700590 12V starter battery voltage is low, but this is not an ABS malfunction.
Page 137: Active Stability Control (Asc)
Active stability control (ASC) WARNING Electric power steering system Active stability control warning light (ASC)  Do not turn the key from the ON position while the vehicle is moving. Stopping the N00574400024 N00559100163 electric motor unit would make the steer- The active stability control (ASC) takes over- ing wheel extremely hard to turn, possibly all control of the anti-lock braking system,...
Page 138 Active stability control (ASC) ASC, momentarily press the ASC OFF NOTE CAUTION switch; the indicator is turned off.  An operation noise may be emitted from  When driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy under the hood in the following situations. road, be sure to install snow tires and drive The sound is associated with checking the the vehicle at moderate speeds.
Page 139: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Tire pressure monitoring system NOTE indicator blinks when the ASC is operat- Tire pressure monitoring ing. system  Using the ASC OFF switch turns off both the skid control function and the traction control indicator is illuminated when the ASC is N00530201537 function.
Page 140 Tire pressure monitoring system NOTE CAUTION  The tire inflation pressure sensor (A) is  If the tire pressure monitoring system warn- installed in the illustrated location. Replace ing light does not illuminate when the elec- grommet (B) with a new one when the tire is tric motor switch is turned to the “ON”...
Page 141 Tire pressure monitoring system Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that 2. If the tire pressure monitoring system causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire the replacement or alternate tires and wheels warning light remains illuminated after failure.
Page 142 Have tire and wheel replacement per- is exhausted. formed by a certified i-MiEV dealer to avoid  Wheels other than Mitsubishi Motors gen- the risk of damaging the tire inflation pres- CAUTION uine wheels are being used.
Page 143: Rear-View Camera (If So Equipped)
 Two Green lines (C) indicate approxi- image will be displayed on the screen of the mately 8 inches (20 cm) outside of the Mitsubishi Multi Communication System. vehicle body. When the selector lever is shifted out of the  Short transverse lines (1 to 3) indicate dis- “R”...
Page 144 For example, when there is an object behind For details, please refer to the separate the vehicle that has upper sections projecting owner’s manual for “Mitsubishi Multi-Com- in the direction of the vehicle, the reference Case 1 munication System”.
Page 145: Instrument Cluster
Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Type 1 Type 2 N00519000375 NOTE NOTE  The display setting can be changed to the  Once the display unit has changed, keeping 1- Energy level gauge preferred units (miles or km). the reset button pressed will not cause the 2- Energy usage indicator Refer to “Changing the display unit”...
Page 146 Instrument cluster range indicator, and outside temperature are Energy usage indicator NOTE displayed.  When the main drive lithium-ion battery is at N00572101037 or near full charge, or the main drive lithium- The power consumption of the electric motor, To change the display ion battery temperature is too high or too the air conditioning, and power generation by low, the needle in the energy usage indicator...
Page 147: Service Reminder
Instrument cluster 8- Outside temperature display Trip odometer can be used to measure the Service reminder distance traveled since the current trip began. N00572500021 NOTE At the same time, Trip odometer can be The service reminder shows the driving dis- used to measure the distance from a second ...
Page 148 Instrument cluster 1. The display shows the driving distance or NOTE number of months remaining until the  It is possible to change the settings for the next periodic inspection. service reminder. 2. This informs you that a periodic inspec- For further information, we recommend you tion is due.
Page 149 Instrument cluster CAUTION NOTE Bright  The customer is responsible for making sure  The brightness level of the instruments is that regular inspections and maintenance are stored when the electric motor switch is performed. turned off. Inspections and maintenance must be per- ...
Page 150: Outside Temperature Display
Instrument cluster NOTE NOTE Change of the outside temperature unit  When the main drive lithium-ion battery is  The outside temperature displayed may dif- charged, the approximate cruising range is fer from the actual temperature on account of N00573100011 updated.
Page 151 Instrument cluster tery during charging or when the electric Low energy warning indicator NOTE motor switch is in the “ON” position.  If the energy level gauge shows 0 bars during N00572900025 use of the air conditioning, the cooling or heating may stop operation and the mode is changed to fan only.
Page 152: Indicator And Warning Light Package
Indicator and warning light package Indicator and warning light package N00519801888 18- Power down warning light  P.5-46 10- Regenerative brake system indicator 1- Low energy warning indicator  P.5-44 19- Active stability control (ASC) indicator  P.5-42 11- Ready indicator  P.5-44 ...
Page 153: Indicators
Indicators Position indicator Regenerative brake system Indicators indicator N00551300039 N00519900127 This indicator turns on while the position N00573400014 Turn signal indicators/Hazard lights are on. The indicator comes on when the regenera- warning lights tive brake performance may be weakened. In Ready indicator this case, drive the vehicle at a lower speed.
Page 154 Warning lights illuminate. Then, when the electric motor unit WARNING NOTE is started and the ready indicator illuminates, • The brake warning light does not come  The flashing of the warning light and the the light will go out. on when the electric motor switch is buzzer can be disabled.
Page 155: Combination Headlights And Dimmer Switch
Combination headlights and dimmer switch If the warning light illuminates after the vehi- Power down warning light Combination headlights and cle has been driven continuously uphill or dimmer switch N00573700020 when the outside air temperature is very high, If this warning light illumi- stop the vehicle in a safe place so the electric N00522501805 nates, the power provided by...
Page 156 Combination headlights and dimmer switch The daytime running lights illumi- NOTE nated  The sensitivity of the automatic on/off con- Parking, tail, front and rear side- trol can be adjusted. marker lights, license plate and For further information, please contact a cer- instrument panel lights on tified i-MiEV dealer.
Page 157: Headlight Flasher
Combination headlights and dimmer switch • If the driver’s door is opened after the and license plate lights) will stay on and will headlights to low beam as a courtesy when- key is removed from the electric motor not turn off automatically. ever there are oncoming vehicles, or when switch, a buzzer will sound to remind there is traffic moving ahead of you.
Page 158: Turn Signal Lever
Turn signal lever NOTE Hazard warning flasher switch  If you turn the lights off with the headlights set to high-beam illumination, the headlights N00522700305 are automatically returned to their low-beam setting when the combination headlights and dimmer switch is next turned to the “ ”...
Page 159: Front Fog Light Switch
Front fog light switch and the blades are freed, otherwise the wiper NOTE Front fog light switch motor may be damaged.  If the combination headlights and dimmer N00522801433 switch is rotated to the “OFF” or “ ” posi- The front fog lights illuminate only when the tion while the front fog lights are illumi- headlights are on low beam.
Page 160: Rear Window Wiper And Washer
Wiper and washer switch Rear window wiper and washer N00523200394 The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when the electric motor switch in either the “ON” or “ACC” position. Turn the knob to operate the rear window wiper. 1- Fast 2- Slow Windshield washer...
Page 161: Electric Rear Window Defogger Switch
Electric rear window defogger switch NOTE NOTE Electric rear window defog- ger switch  To ensure a clear rearward view, the wiper  Do not use the wipers when the windshield is performs several continuous operations dry. This could scratch the glass and wear the N00523701455 when the reverse gear is engaged and the wiper blades prematurely.
Page 162: Horn Switch
You have acquired a device that includes soft- that are attached with adhesive over the grid wires on the rear window. ware licensed by Mitsubishi Motors Corpora-  When cleaning the inside rear window, use a tion from Visteon Corporation, and their soft cloth and wipe lightly over the grid subsequent 3rd party suppliers.
Page 163: Bluetooth® 2.0 Interface (If So Equipped)
[For vehicles sold in U.S.A.] hands-free calls by simple switch operations You can access the Mitsubishi Motors North and voice command operations using a America website. NOTE defined voice tree.
Page 164 HANG-UP button  Pressing this button will activate the voice  Press this button when an incoming call is recognition mode of Mitsubishi Multi- received to refuse the call. Communication System (a beep will  Press this button during a call to end the sound when successfully activated).
Page 165: Help Function
Bluetooth® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) Microphone NOTE NOTE  If the voice command that you say differs  The voice guide will repeat the same mes- from the predefined command or cannot be sage twice. The first message is in the cur- Your voice will be recognized by a micro- recognised due to ambient noise or some rent language, and the second message is in...
Page 166 Bluetooth® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) 4. The voice guide will say “Confirmation Answer “No” to cancel the setting of the Canceling prompts are <on/off>. Would you like to passcode and return to the main menu. N00564401028 turn confirmation prompts <off/on>.” 5.
Page 167 Bluetooth® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) 3. Say “Passcode.” cle windows are closed). Please turn off your Entering the passcode 4. The voice guide will say “Passcode is phone while in speaker enrollment to prevent enabled. Would you like to disable it?” interruption of the process.
Page 168 Bluetooth® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) Say “Retrain” to start the speaker enroll- NOTE NOTE ment process and recreate a new voice  If you do not start the speaker enrollment  Completing the speaker enrollment process model. (Refer to “Speaker enrollment” on process within 3 minutes after pressing the will turn on the voice model automatically.
Page 169 Bluetooth® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) ® You can also change a Bluetooth device to NOTE NOTE be connected.  If 7 devices have already been paired, the  The pairing code entered here is only used voice guide will say “Maximum devices ®...
Page 170 Bluetooth® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) 4. The voice guide will say “Start pairing NOTE NOTE procedure on the device. See the device  If you enter the wrong number, the voice ®  You cannot pair any Bluetooth device with manual for instructions.”...
Page 171 Bluetooth® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) 7. The voice guide will say “Pairing Com- 8. The voice guide will say “Do you want to NOTE plete. Would you like to import the con- pair a device now?” Answer “Yes,” the ®...
Page 172 Bluetooth® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) When the confirmation function is on, the 4. After the voice guide says “Please say,” Deleting a device system will ask you again whether the the numbers of the music players and phone that you want to connect to is cor- device tags of corresponding music play- Use the following procedure to delete a rect.
Page 173 Bluetooth® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) 7. The voice guide will say “Deleted,” and To hear the list again from the beginning, 1. Press the PICK-UP button. then the system will end the device dele- answer “Yes.” 2. Say “Setup.” tion process.
Page 174 Bluetooth® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) When the change is complete, the voice When the confirmation function is on, the NOTE guide will say “New name saved” and system will confirm the telephone number  The hands-free calls might not be operated then the system will return to the main again.
Page 175 Bluetooth® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) 5. If only 1 telephone number is registered 6. The voice guide will say “Calling <name> NOTE under the name you just said, the voice <location>” and then the system will dial  If you say “Call” when the vehicle phone- guide will proceed to Step 6.
Page 176: Receiving Calls
Bluetooth® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) SPEECH button and speak “1 2 3 4 pound Saying “Mute off” in the same way will turn NOTE send” and the 1234# will be sent via your cel- off the mute function and cancel the mute on ...
Page 177 Bluetooth® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) ing and transferring 1 phonebook entry from To add another telephone number for a NOTE the phonebook of the cellular phone. new location for the current entry, answer  When the confirmation function is on, the “Yes.”...
Page 178 Bluetooth® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) 5. After the voice guide says “Ready to Say the name you want to register for this NOTE receive a contact from the phone. Only a phonebook entry.  The maximum supported telephone number home, a work, and a mobile number can length is 19 digits.
Page 179 Bluetooth® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) You can also listen to the list of names regis- When the confirmation function is on, the NOTE tered in the vehicle phonebook. system will check the target name and  If the location where a telephone number location again.
Page 180 Bluetooth® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) When the confirmation function is on, the NOTE NOTE system will check if the name is correct.  You can call, edit or delete a name that is  Say “List names,” and the names registered Answer “Yes”...
Page 181 Bluetooth® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) 7. When the telephone number deletion is 5. The voice guide will say “You are about NOTE complete, the voice guide will say to delete everything from your hands-free  Only the mobile phonebook transferred from “<name>...
Page 182 Bluetooth® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) ® Your Bluetooth 2.0 interface operates on a NOTE NOTE radio frequency subject to Federal Communi-  The maximum supported telephone number  The transfer may take some time to complete cations Commission (FCC) Rules (For vehi- length is 19 digits.
Page 183: Usb Input Terminal (If So Equipped)
USB input terminal (if so equipped) FCC Notice: This equipment has been tested Enrollment commands USB input terminal (if so and found to comply with the limits for a N00566401080 equipped) Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 184 USB input terminal (if so equipped) How to connect an iPod N00566901144 1. Park your vehicle in a safe place and turn the electric motor switch to the “LOCK” position. 2. Open the USB input terminal cover (A) in the floor console. 3.
Page 185 [For vehicles sold in U.S.A.]  Place the iPod and the connector cable so  It is recommended that you back up the files You can access the Mitsubishi Motors North as not to interfere with driving. in case of data damage.
Page 186: Sun Visors
Sun visors Item Condition Vanity mirror Card holder MP3, WMA, AAC, File format Cards can be slipped into the front (A) of the A vanity mirror is fitted to the back of the sun lid of the vanity mirror. visor. Maximum number of levels Level 8...
Page 187: Interior Lights
Interior lights The accessory can be operated when the elec- 2- Dome light (Front)/Reading lights  The dome light comes on when any tric motor switch is in the “ON” or “ACC”  P.5-78 door or the liftgate is opened. It goes position.
Page 188: Reading Lights
Interior lights  If the dome light is left switched on NOTE with the electric motor switch in the  The auto cut-out function can be deactivated. “LOCK” or “ACC” position and a See a certified i-MiEV dealer for details. door or the liftgate is opened, it goes off automatically after approxi- mately 30 minutes.
Page 189: Storage Spaces
Storage spaces  The dome light comes on when any  If the dome light is left switched on NOTE door or the liftgate is opened. It goes with the electric motor switch in the  The auto cut-out function cannot be operated off approximately 30 seconds after “LOCK”...
Page 190: Cup Holder
Cup holder Glove compartment N00551500259 To open the glove compartment, pull the lever (A). CAUTION Cup holder  Do not drink beverages while driving your vehicle. This is distracting and could cause N00527300364 an accident. For the front seat WARNING NOTE The cup holder is located in front of the side ...
Page 191: Assist Grip
Assist grip CAUTION  Do not use the assist grips when getting into or out of the vehicle. The assist grips could detach and cause an accident. Assist grip N00559000058 These grips are to support the body by hand while seated in the vehicle. 5-82 Features and controls...
Page 192: Driving Safety
Driving safety Economical driving ................6-2 Driving, alcohol and drugs ..............6-2 Floor mat ..................6-2 Vehicle preparation before driving ..........6-3 Safe driving techniques ..............6-4 Driving during cold weather ............6-4 Braking ....................6-5 Parking .....................6-6 Loading information ................6-6 Cargo loads ..................6-10 Trailer towing ................6-10 Dinghy towing ................6-10...
Page 193: Economical Driving
Economical driving driving at full speed. Even a slight release of Your driving ability can be seriously impaired Economical driving the accelerator pedal will save a significant even with blood alcohol levels far below the amount of main drive lithium-ion battery legal minimum.
Page 194: Vehicle Preparation Before Driving
Vehicle preparation before driving from moving forward and possibly interfering WARNING with the operation of the pedals, Mitsubishi  If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not genuine floor mats are recommended. properly installed, it can interfere with the operation of the pedals.
Page 195: Safe Driving Techniques
Safe driving techniques  Move the driver’s seat as far backward as As your vehicle is equipped with a tire pres-  Drive defensively. Be aware of traffic, possible, while still keeping good visibil- sure monitoring system, there is a risk of road and weather conditions.
Page 196: Braking
Check the brake system while driving at a performance will be reduced. antifreeze and water. Use Mitsubishi low speed immediately after starting, espe- Motors Genuine Super Long Life Coolant cially when the brakes are wet, to confirm NOTE Premium or an equivalent.
Page 197: Parking
Parking slopes where your bumper can scrape the NOTE road.  On a slope, be sure to apply the parking brake before moving the selector lever to the When leaving the vehicle “P” (PARK) position. If you move the selec- tor lever to the “P”...
Page 198 Loading information  Accessory weight: the combined weight WARNING Tire and loading information (in excess of those standard items which placard  Never overload your vehicle. Overloading may be replaced) of automatic transmis- can damage your vehicle, adversely affect sion, power steering, power brakes, power N00630100370 vehicle performance, including handling windows, power seats, radio, and heater,...
Page 199 Loading information The resulting figure equals the NOTE available amount of cargo and The above steps for determining  luggage load capacity. For exam- correct load limit were written in ple, if the “XXX” amount equals accordance with U.S.A. regula- 1400 lbs.
Page 200 Loading information NOTE  The following table shows examples on how to calculate total cargo/load capacity of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants. This table is for illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating and load capacity of your vehicle. ...
Page 201: Cargo Loads
Cargo loads WARNING Cargo loads Trailer towing  To reduce the risk of serious injury or N00629700510 N00629800188 death, the combined weights of the driver, passengers and cargo and must never Cargo load precautions exceed the vehicle capacity weight.  Exceeding the vehicle capacity weight will To determine the cargo load capacity for your adversely affect vehicle performance, vehicle, subtract the weight of all vehicle...
Page 202 Dinghy towing CAUTION  Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed behind a motor home.  Dinghy towing can cause damage to the elec- tric motor unit. Damage caused by dinghy towing will not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Page 204: Comfort Controls
Comfort controls Vents ....................7-2 Air conditioning ................7-4 Important air conditioning operating tips ........7-10 Air purifier ..................7-11 Remote Climate Control ..............7-11 AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player (if so equipped) ................7-11 To play iPod/USB memory device tracks via voice operation ®...
Page 205: Vents
Vents NOTE Vents  On rare occasions, air from the vents of an N00729900265 air-conditioned vehicle may be foggy. This is only moist air cooling suddenly and does not indicate a problem.  Do not let drinks or other liquids get into the vents as they could prevent the air condition- ing from operating normally.
Page 206 Vents Face position NOTE Foot/Defroster position  With the mode selection dial between the Air flows only to the upper part of the passen- Air flows to the leg area, the windshield and “ ” and “ ” positions, air flows mainly ger compartment.
Page 207: Air Conditioning
Air conditioning Defroster position Control panel NOTE  There is an interior air temperature sensor N00730501314 Air flows mainly to the windshield and the (G) in the illustrated position. door windows. Never place anything over the sensor, since doing so will prevent it from functioning properly.
Page 208: Temperature Control Dial
Air conditioning Blower speed selection dial Temperature control dial NOTE  When the dial is moved to middle () posi- N00736500191 N00736600235 When the electric motor switch is in the Use this dial to adjust the temperature of the tion and then to the left while the air condi- “ON”...
Page 209 Air conditioning CAUTION “AUTO” position  When using the mode selection dial between The vents change to the following positions the “ ” and “ ” positions, prevent fog- according to the position of the temperature ging by pressing the air selection switch to control dial.
Page 210: Air Conditioning Switch
Air conditioning Air conditioning switch NOTE  When the blower speed selection dial or tem- N00731000465 Push the switch, and the air conditioning perature control dial is operated with the compressor will turn on. The air conditioning indicator light illuminated, the indicator light indicator light (A) will come on.
Page 211 Air conditioning 2. Set the air selection switch (A) to the out- Cooling side position. N00731201363 3. Turn the temperature control dial clock- For ordinary cooling wise or counterclockwise to between mid- dle () position and “H” position. 4. Turn the blower speed selection dial to any position other than “OFF”...
Page 212 Air conditioning For quick cooling NOTE Defrosting or defogging (wind- shield, door windows)  If the outside air is dusty or contaminated in some way, set the air selection switch (A) to N00731400557 the recirculation position. Let in some out- CAUTION side air from time to time for good ventila- tion.
Page 213: Important Air Conditioning Operating Tips
Important air conditioning operating tips 3. When running the air conditioning, make 2. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” NOTE sure the air intake, which is located in position.  When the mode selection dial is set to the front of the windshield, is free of obstruc- 3.
Page 214: Air Purifier
Air purifier CAUTION Air purifier AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player  The air conditioning system in your vehicle (if so N00733800177 must be charged with the refrigerant HFC- The air conditioning system is equipped with equipped) 134a and the lubricant POE MA68EV. an air filter to reduce pollen and dust entering Use of any other refrigerant or lubricant will N00734301062...
Page 215: Am/Fm Electronically Tuned Radio With Cd Player (If So Equipped)
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player (if so equipped) NOTE To adjust the volume To adjust the tone  If foreign objects or water get into the audio N00712000408 N00712100672 equipment, or if smoke or a strange odor 1. Press the button repeatedly to select Turn the VOLUME knob clockwise to comes from it, immediately turn off the...
Page 216 AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player (if so equipped) SEEK button opera- FADER (Front/Rear balance con- NOTE Adjust Adjust tion trol)  The audio adjust mode will automatically Mode Level shut off when another mode is selected, or if no adjustment is made within about 10 sec- To balance the volume from the F (front) and BASS...
Page 217: Manual Tuning
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player (if so equipped) To listen to the radio Manual tuning N00735000913 1. Press the POWER button until it beeps to The frequency changes every time the SEEK turn the audio system ON and OFF. The button is pressed.
Page 218 AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player (if so equipped) 17- SCAN button CD control panel and display NOTE 18- SEEK (Up-seek) button/  For information concerning the handing of N00735300743 (Return) button the compact discs, refer to “Handling of 19- SEEK (Down-seek) button/ compact discs”...
Page 219 AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player (if so equipped) Push the CD button if a disc is already in the Push the CD button if a disc is already in the NOTE CD player. The audio system will enter CD CD player.
Page 220 AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player (if so equipped) NOTE Folder selection order/MP3 file playback Fast forward order (Example)  Pressing the TRACK button once during You can fast-forward the disc by pressing the the song will cause the CD player to restart TRACK button.
Page 221 AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player (if so equipped) NOTE To play tracks in repeat To play tracks in random order  When the SEL indicator is not shown on the N00771600014 N00771800016 display and the SELECT knob is operated, Repeat an all track (normal playback) Random playback for a disc (music CDs the volume adjustment is effective.
Page 222 AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player (if so equipped) NOTE CD text and MP3 title display ID3 tag information  With a disc that contains both CD-DA and N00752100166 The audio system can display ID3 tag infor- MP3 files, the random mode causes only This audio system can display CD text and mation for files that have been recorded with files of the same format (CD-DA only or...
Page 223: To Play Ipod/Usb Memory Device Tracks Via Voice Operation (Vehicles With Bluetooth 2.0 Interface)
To play iPod/USB memory device tracks via voice operation (vehicles with Bluetooth® 2.0 interface) 3. After the voice guide says “What Artist To play iPod/USB memory would you like to play?,” say the artist device tracks via voice oper- name. 4.
Page 224 To play iPod/USB memory device tracks via voice operation (vehicles with Bluetooth® 2.0 interface) 3. After the voice guide says “What Album 7. The system exits the voice recognition NOTE would you like to play?” say the album mode and starts playback. ...
Page 225: Steering Wheel Audio Remote Control Switch (If So Equipped)
Steering wheel audio remote control switch (if so equipped) 5. If there are two or more matches, the If you say “No,” the next matching genre To search by genre voice guide will say “More than one is uttered by the system. N00772500010 match was found, would you like to play 1.
Page 226: Volume Control
Steering wheel audio remote control switch (if so equipped) It can be used when the electric motor switch used before turning off is displayed. To turn To listen to the radio is in the “ON” or “ACC” position. off the power, press and hold down the power switch for about 2 seconds until you hear a Press the mode selector button and select AM beep.
Page 227: Error Codes
Error codes ton is kept pressed, the disc will be fast-for- To listen to an iPod To listen to a USB memory warded. device Press the mode selector button and select Fast reverse iPod mode. Press the mode selector button and select You can fast reverse the disc by holding down USB mode.
Page 228: Handling Of Compact Discs
Handling of compact discs Error display Problem Item Repair NO DISC No disc inserted Disc is not in CD player. Insert disc. Disc is not loaded correctly, or condensation on Insert disc with label facing up. CHECK DISC Focus error disc.
Page 229 Handling of compact discs  When the CD player is subjected to vio- Notes on CD-Rs/RWs lent vibrations, such as during off-road N00751900112 driving, the tracking may not work.  You may have trouble playing back some  When storing compact discs, always store CD-R/RW discs recorded on CD record- them in their separate cases.
Page 230: Antenna
Antenna WARNING To set the time  Operating the CD player in a manner other than specifically instructed herein may result in hazardous radiation expo- sure. Do not remove the cover and attempt to repair the CD player by yourself. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
Page 231: General Information About Your Radio
General information about your radio 4. When the time is set, press the clock but- CAUTION Weak reception (fading) ton to stop the clock display from flash-  Changes or modifications not expressly ing. approved by the party meeting the above Because of the limited range of FM signals conditions could void the user’s authority to and the way FM waves transmit, you may...
Page 232 General information about your radio FM stereo reception Stereo reception requires a high quality broadcast signal. This means that types of disturbances mentioned previously become more marked and the reception range is somewhat diminished during stereo recep- tion. Causes of disturbances Cross modulation FM reception is affected by the electrical sys- tems of vehicles in the vicinity, especially...
Page 234: For Emergencies
For emergencies If the vehicle breaks down ...............8-2 Jump-starting ...................8-2 Tire repair kit ...................8-5 Towing ...................8-11 Operation under adverse driving conditions ........8-13...
Page 235: If The Vehicle Breaks Down
If the vehicle breaks down WARNING CAUTION If the vehicle breaks down  To reduce the risk of igniting flammable  Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12V N00836301243 gas that may be emitted from the 12V battery. If the other system is not 12V, both If your vehicle breaks down on the road, starter battery, carefully read this section systems can be damaged.
Page 236 Jump-starting WARNING NOTE WARNING  If the electrolyte fluid is not visible, or  Open the terminal cover before connecting  When connecting the jumper cables, do looks frozen, DO NOT ATTEMPT JUMP the jumper cable to the positive terminal of not connect the positive (+) cable to the STARTING!! the 12V starter battery.
Page 237 Jump-starting 11. Keep the jumper cables to each vehicle NOTE Charging the 12V starter bat- connected and turn the electric motor tery by using an external bat-  When the regular charge connector is con- switch of your vehicle to the “LOCK” nected to the charge port, the charging indi- tery charger position.
Page 238: Tire Repair Kit
2- Tire repair set: Items #3-#8 shown As your vehicle has anti-lock WARNING above brakes  Use only the Mitsubishi genuine tire 3- Tire sealant bottle repair kit. Sealant in other repair kits may 4- Filler hose not sufficiently seal the tire puncture.
Page 239 Tire repair kit 3. Pass both rear seat belt buckles through How to use the tire repair kit slits at the rear edge of the seat cushion. N00800201049 Make sure that the seat belt buckles are not twisted. WARNING 4. While pushing the seat cushion as far ...
Page 240 Tire repair kit 6. Take the valve cap (D) off the tire valve NOTE (E), then press the valve remover (F) onto  Do not pull out an object, such as a nail or the valve as illustrated. Allow all of the screw, that penetrates the punctured tire.
Page 241 Tire repair kit 9. Take the cap (H) off the tire sealant bottle 10. Press the hose onto the valve. Holding the WARNING (I). Do not remove the seal (J). Screw the sealant bottle upside-down, squeeze it  If there is any air left in the tire when you filler hose (K) onto the bottle (I).
Page 242 Tire repair kit 12. After injecting the sealant, securely fit the 14. Place the compressor (M) with its air WARNING valve remover (F) into the end of the filler pressure gauge (N) on top.  Do not place your hand or fingers between hose (K) to prevent sealant from leaking Pull out the compressor’s power cord (O), the tire and wheel while inflating the tire.
Page 243 Tire repair kit If there is a gap between the tire and 18. When you have inflated the tire to the NOTE wheel because the tire has moved inward specified pressure, stow the compressor,  At this point the puncture hole is not sealed from the wheel rim, press the tire tread bottle, and other items in the vehicle and yet.
Page 244: Towing
Towing Before driving, stow the compressor and NOTE Towing make sure that the rear seat cushion is  In cold conditions (when the ambient tem- properly secured. N00837001931 perature is 32 °F {0 °C} or lower), the time and driving distance necessary until comple- If your vehicle needs to be CAUTION tion of the repair can become longer than in...
Page 245 Towing WARNING Towing the vehicle by a tow Towing with a sling-type truck truck  Never tow the vehicle with rear wheels (drive wheels) on the ground. This may cause damage to the electric motors. Also WARNING this may cause a fire, if wiring in the elec- tric motor unit room becomes damaged.
Page 246: Operation Under Adverse Driving Conditions
Operation under adverse driving conditions CAUTION WARNING CAUTION  If the transmission or the steering system has  When trying to rock your vehicle out of a • Do not drive on worn tires. a problem or damage, transport the vehicle stuck position, make sure that there are no •...
Page 247 Operation under adverse driving conditions  After parking on snowy or icy road, it CAUTION may be difficult to move your vehicle due • parked too closely against a curb or parking to freeze-up of the brake. Depress the block, or by the side of a road with curb- accelerator pedal little by little to move stones;...
Page 248: Vehicle Care And Maintenance
Vehicle care and maintenance Service precautions ................9-2 Hood ....................9-3 View under the hood and electric motor unit room ......9-4 Coolant/Hot water heater fluid ............9-5 Washer fluid ..................9-7 Brake fluid ..................9-7 12V starter battery ................9-8 Tires ....................9-11 Brake pedal free play ..............9-16 Parking brake lever stroke .............9-16 Wiper blades ..................9-17 General maintenance ..............9-17...
Page 249: Service Precautions
Service precautions High voltage components and wiring cables WARNING Service precautions are located as shown in the figure below.  When checking or servicing under the N00937301469 hood or the coolant reserve tank, be sure Taking regular care of your vehicle helps pre- the electric motor unit is stopped and it serve its value and appearance as long as pos- has had a chance to cool down.
Page 250: Hood
Hood Have you purchased the Mitsubishi Motors CAUTION WARNING Diamond Care Protection Plan? The Plan  The components inside the electric motor  Do not drive your vehicle unless the hood supplements your new vehicle warranties. unit room may be very hot to the touch.
Page 251: View Under The Hood And Electric Motor Unit Room
View under the hood and electric motor unit room Support the hood by inserting the support To close NOTE prop (B) into its slot on the underside of the  Do not push down strongly on the hood. hood arm. Make sure the hood is securely locked by Depending on how strongly or where you softly lifting the centre of the hood.
Page 252: Coolant/Hot Water Heater Fluid
Coolant/Hot water heater fluid WARNING NOTE Electric motor unit room  The room under the hood and the electric  A heat insulating material is attached to the motor unit room (located under the lug- luggage room floor carpet. To remove the gage room carpet) can be very hot after luggage floor carpet, grasp and lift up both driving.
Page 253 N00955900024  Never touch components inside the elec-  Do not use water to adjust the concentration Use “Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Long tric motor unit room except the reservoir of coolant. (D). Life Coolant Premium” or an equivalent*.
Page 254: Washer Fluid
Only use a Genuine vals and add washer fluid to reservoir if nec- The brake fluid level must be between the Mitsubishi Parts reservoir cap, or an essary. “MAX” and “MIN” marks on the reservoir. approved equivalent.
Page 255: 12V Starter Battery
12V starter battery If this occurs, have the vehicle checked by a Removing and installing the certified i-MiEV dealer. 12V starter battery upper cover Fluid type N00901300054 To remove Use the recommended brake fluid conform- ing to DOT 3 or DOT 4. The reservoir cap 1.
Page 256 12V starter battery low charge, will have a hard time starting Checking 12V starter battery WARNING your vehicle. electrolyte level  After checking the 12V starter battery It is recommended that you have your 12V electrolyte level, make sure the caps are starter battery and charging system checked N00901500069 fitted securely.
Page 257 12V starter battery WARNING WARNING NOTE  When installing the 12V starter battery,  Open doors and windows in any closed  Before cleaning the 12V starter battery, start connection with the positive (+) ter- space where you may be charging or tighten all the filler port caps to keep dirt and minal.
Page 258: Tires
Tires  Intended outboard sidewall:  Section width: the linear distance between Tires • The sidewall that contains a whitewall, the exteriors of the sidewalls of an bears white lettering or bears manufac- inflated tire, excluding elevations due to N00939201619 turer, brand, and/or model name molding labeling, decoration, or protective bands.
Page 259 Tires Size Designation NOTE Service Description European/Japanese metric tire  EXAMPLE:P215/65R15 EXAMPLE: 95H sizing is based on European/Jap- Passenger car tire size based Load index anese design standards. Tires on U.S.A. design standards designed to these standards have A numerical code associ- ated with the maximum load the tire size molded into the Section width in millimeters...
Page 260 Tires code may only be on one side. Look Number representing the Maximum Load for the TIN on the outboard side of year in which the tire was tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the manufactured. (2 digits) Maximum load indicates the maxi- TIN is not found on the outboard side mum load this tire is designed to then you will find it on the inboard...
Page 261: Tire Inflation Pressures
Tires and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor Too little pressure increases flexing in the Tire size Front Rear traction performance. tire and can cause tire failure. Too much 145/65R15 250 KPA, pressure can cause a tire to lose its ability —...
Page 262: Tread Wear Indicators
 Keep your tires inflated to the recom- CAUTION Tread wear indicators mended pressures. (See the tire and load-  Only Mitsubishi Motors genuine wheels N00939800214 ing information placard attached to the sill should be used, because your vehicle is of the driver’s door.)
Page 263: Brake Pedal Free Play
Brake pedal free play Tire rotation CAUTION  Only Mitsubishi Motors genuine wheels N00939900518 should be used, because your vehicle is Because the front and rear tires and wheels equipped with a tire pressure monitoring sys- are not the same size, do not rotate the front tem.
Page 264: Wiper Blades
This wears out the rubber and can The next pages list the maintenance service scratch the glass. recommended by Mitsubishi Motors Corpo- ration. In addition to the general maintenance that needs to be performed at the times listed, During cold weather there are other parts which do not usually need regular maintenance.
Page 265: For Cold And Snowy Weather
For cold and snowy weather stop rust and wear. Use Multipurpose Grease Brake hoses Additional equipment (For NLGI Grade 2 sparingly for all sliding parts regions where snow is encoun- N00941700047 of the hood latch and release lever. Work the Brake hoses and tubing should be checked tered) grease into the hood lock mechanism until all...
Page 266: Fuses
Fuses Fuse load capacities Fuses N00954801414 N00942800885 This fuse list shows the names of the electri- Fuse block location cal systems and their fuse capacities. Always replace a blown fuse with one of the N00901000107 same capacity as the original. To prevent damage to the electrical system from short-circuiting or overloading, each Passenger compartment fuse loca-...
Page 267 Fuses Sym- Capac- Sym- Capac- Under the hood fuse location table Electrical system Electrical system Option 10 A Tail light (left) 7.5 A Heated outside rear- Cigarette lighter/ 7.5 A 15 A view mirrors 12 V power outlet — — —...
Page 268: Fuse Replacement
Fuses  Some fuses may not be installed on your Sym- Capac- Electrical system vehicle, depending on the vehicle model or specifications. Front fog lights 15 A  The table above shows the main equip- ment corresponding to each fuse. Water pump (Electric motor 15 A...
Page 269: Replacement Of Light Bulbs
Replacement of light bulbs bulb with your bare fingers; the oil from your Bulb capacity skin will stay on the glass and dim or destroy N00943000099 the bulb when it gets hot. The bulb should only be replaced with a new bulb with the same rating and type.
Page 270 Replacement of light bulbs ANSI ANSI Inside Trade No. Trade No. Description Wattage Description Wattage N00950400617 or Bulb or Bulb type type 4- Daytime run- 8- High-mounted 13 W P13W ning light stop light 5- Front turn sig- 9- Tail and stop 21 W W21W —...
Page 271 Replacement of light bulbs Front turn signal lights/Front fog lights/Daytime running lights N00943401407 1. To create enough work space, turn the steering wheel all the way in the same direction to the side you wish to replace. 2. Remove the clip (A) and bolts (B), then lift the cover (C).
Page 272: Rear Combination Lights
Replacement of light bulbs CAUTION Front turn signal light  Never hold the halogen light bulb with a bare hand, dirty glove, etc. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the fog lights are used. If the glass surface is dirty, clean it with alcohol and let it dry completely before installing the bulb.
Page 273 Replacement of light bulbs C- Tail and stop light (LED) - cannot be 3. Move the light unit toward the rear of the 6. To install the bulb, perform the removal replaced vehicle and remove the pins (B) of the steps in reverse.
Page 274: License Plate Lights
Replacement of light bulbs 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 2. While holding down the tab (B), pull out 4. Pull the bulb out of the socket. the connector. 4. To install the bulb, perform the removal 5. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
Page 275: Vehicle Care Precautions
Vehicle care precautions NOTE  When installing the light, insert tab (C) first then align and insert tab (D). 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Vehicle care precautions N00945100195 In order to maintain the value of your vehicle, perform regular maintenance using the proper materials and procedures.
Page 276: Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle
Cleaning the inside of your vehicle CAUTION CAUTION NOTE  Cleaning products can be dangerous. Some  Do not use organic substances (solvents,  Do not use cleaners, conditioners, and pro- are poisonous. Others are highly flammable. benzine, kerosene, alcohol, gasoline, etc.) or tectants containing silicones or wax.
Page 277: Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle clean water and a car washing mitt or sponge, Genuine leather Cleaning the outside of your (if so equipped) wash the vehicle from top to bottom. vehicle N00945600275 Use a mild car washing soap if necessary. 1.
Page 278 Cleaning the outside of your vehicle Use a soft cloth to put a small amount of wax CAUTION During cold weather on the painted surfaces. After the wax has  When washing the underside of your vehicle dried, polish with a dry soft cloth. or the wheels, wear a pair of gloves to pro- Salt and other chemicals spread on winter Do not wax your vehicle in direct sunlight.
Page 279: Chrome Parts
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle cloth in one direction. After polishing, flush CAUTION CAUTION the compound from the surface and apply a  Do not use wax containing compounds (pol-  Do not use a brush or other hard implement coat of wax to regain a beautiful luster.
Page 280: Under The Hood
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle Under the hood N00947000127 Never spray or splash water on the electrical components under the hood, as this may cause damage. Do not allow any nearby parts (such as plastic parts) come into contact with sulphuric acid (12V starter battery electrolyte), which may crack, stain, or discolour them.
Page 282: Customer Assistance/ Reporting Safety Defects
Customer assistance/ Reporting Safety Defects Consumer information (For vehicles sold in U.S.A.) ....10-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...............10-2 Important facts to know in case of an accident ......10-3...
Page 283: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Administration (NHTSA) in addi- ) times as well on the government course heat when tested under controlled conditions tion to notifying Mitsubishi Motors as a tire graded 100. The relative performance on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Corporation.
Page 284 Important facts to know in case of an accident If NHTSA receives similar com- To contact Mitsubishi Motor Sales of For vehicles sold in U.S.A. plaints, it may open an investigation, Canada, Inc. call 1-888-576-4878 or and if it finds that a safety defect...
Page 285: Specifications
Mitsubishi Motors parts, you may The strength and integrity built into your have to specifically request them. Make cer- Mitsubishi vehicle is the result of a specific tain your insurance company understands design referred to as “Energy Management”. imitations are not to be used in the repair of Individual body parts are designed to act as your vehicle.
Page 286 Specifications Vehicle labeling ................11-2 Vehicle dimensions ................11-4 Vehicle weights ................11-4 Charging system specifications .............11-5 Electric motor specifications ............11-6 12V starter battery .................11-6 Tires and wheels ................11-6 Refill capacities ................11-7...
Page 287: Vehicle Labeling
Vehicle labeling Vehicle labeling N01147400739 Keep a record of the chassis number and vehicle identification number. This informa- tion will assist the police if your vehicle is ever stolen. 2 - Vehicle identification num- 4 - Vehicle information code ber plate plate The vehicle identification number is stamped The vehicle information code plate is located...
Page 288: Certification Label
Vehicle labeling Tire and loading information Certification label placard N01148200239 The certification label is located on the N01148100599 driver’s door sill. The tire and loading information placard is located on the driver’s door sill. Electric motor number The electric motor number is stamped on the cylinder block as shown in the illustration.
Page 289: Vehicle Dimensions
Vehicle dimensions Vehicle dimensions N01147501580 Overall length 144.7 in (3,675 mm) Overall width 62.4 in (1,585 mm) Overall height 63.6 in (1,615 mm) Wheel base 100.4 in (2,550 mm) Vehicle weights N01147601943 Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 3,329 lb (1,510 kg) Front 1,488 lb (675 kg) Gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
Page 290: Charging System Specifications
Charging system specifications Charging system specifications N01148501037 Rated input voltage AC 240V (single phase) AC 120V (single phase) Rated input frequency 50 Hz/60 Hz Rated current 15 A (max) 8 A/12 A (max)* Maximum power consumption 3.3 kVA* 1.8 kVA* Regular charging system UL2594: Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment SAE J1772: (R) SAE Electric Vehicle and Plug in Hybrid Electric...
Page 291: Electric Motor Specifications
Electric motor specifications Electric motor specifications N01147301038 Electric motor model Maximum output 49 kW Maximum torque 196 N•m 12V starter battery N01147801307 34B19L(S) Battery is a 12 volt type. Tires and wheels N01147900734 Item Front Rear Tire 145/65R15 72H 175/60R15 81H Size 15x4J 15x5J...
Page 292: Refill Capacities
Conforming to Brake fluid DOT3 or DOT4 Hot water heater fluid 2.0 qt (1.9 L) [Includes .42 qt (0.4 L) in reservoir] Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Long Life Coolant Premium or an equivalent* Coolant 5.4 qt (5.1 L) [Includes 1.2 qt (1.1 L) in reservoir] Transmission .79 qt (0.75 L)
Page 294: Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical index ASC OFF indicator......5-30 Parking brake lever stroke ....9-16 Numerics Pedal ..........5-24 ASC OFF switch ........ 5-29 Pedal free play........ 9-16 12V power outlet ........ 5-77 Assist grip ......... 5-82 Power brakes........5-24 12V starter battery ........ 9-8 Audio Service brake........
Page 295 Alphabetical index Inside of your vehicle...... 9-29 Dome light (Rear) Outside of your vehicle ....9-30 Bulb capacity........9-23 Switch..........5-79 Clock..........7-27 Floor mat ..........6-2 Door-ajar warning light and buzzer ..5-45 Cold Fluid Cautions and actions to deal with intense Doors Brake fluid......
Page 296 Alphabetical index Genuine parts ........3-8 Glove compartment......5-81 If the vehicle breaks down..... 8-2 Labeling..........11-2 i-MiEV..........3-2 License plate lights Cruising range........3-4 Bulb capacity ......... 9-22 Hazard warning flasher switch ..... 5-49 Main drive lithium-ion battery ... 3-3 Replacement........
Page 297 Alphabetical index Operation under adverse driving conditions... Rear combination lights Front seats ........4-3 8-13 Bulb capacity........9-22 Heated seat ........4-4 Replacement........9-25 Rear seats ........4-5 Outside rearview mirrors ..... 5-17 Seats and restraint systems ....4-2 Rear side-marker lights Outside temperature display..
Page 298 Alphabetical index Bulb capacity ......... 9-22 Tread wear indicators ..... 9-15 Fluid........9-7, 11-7 Replacement ........9-25 Rear window washer ....... 5-51 Towing..........8-11 Switch ........... 5-51 Storage spaces ........5-80 Traction control function..... 5-29 Windshield washer......5-51 Sun visors .......... 5-77 Trailer towing ........

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