For Cold And Snowy Weather; Fusible Links; Brake Hoses - Mitsubishi i-MiEV 2017 Owner's Manual

For cold and snowy weather

Brake hoses

Brake hoses and tubing should be checked
for:
 Severe surface cracking, scuffing or worn
spots. If the fabric casing of the hose is
showing through any cracks or worn spots
in the rubber hose cover, the hose should
be replaced. The brakes can fail if the
hose wears through.
 Improper installation may cause twisting,
or wheel, tire or chassis interference.
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Ball joint, steering linkage seals
and drive shaft boots
Check the following parts for damage and
grease leaks:
 Ball joint boots of the front suspension
and steering linkage
 Bellows on both ends of the drive shaft
Hood lock release mechanism
and safety catch
The hood lock release mechanism and hood
safety catch should be checked, cleaned, and
oiled when needed for easy movement and to
9-18 Vehicle care and maintenance
stop rust and wear. Use Multipurpose Grease
NLGI Grade 2 sparingly for all sliding parts
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of the hood latch and release lever. Work the
grease into the hood lock mechanism until all
the movable surfaces are covered.
Also, put a light coat of the same grease on
the safety catch wherever moving parts touch.
For cold and snowy weather
Ventilation slots
The ventilation slots in front of the wind-
shield should be brushed clear after a heavy
snowfall so that the operation of the heating
and ventilation systems will not be impaired.
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Weatherstripping
To prevent freezing of the weatherstripping
on the doors, hood, etc., they should be
treated with silicone grease.
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Additional equipment (For
regions where snow is encoun-
tered)
It is a good idea to carry a shovel or a short-
handled spade in the vehicle during the win-
ter so that you can clear away snow if you get
stranded. A small hand-brush for sweeping
snow off the vehicle and a plastic scraper for
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the windshield, side and rear window are also
useful.

Fusible links

The fusible links will melt to prevent a fire if
a large current attempts to flow through cer-
tain electrical systems.
In case of a melted fusible link, see a certified
i-MiEV dealer for inspection and replace-
ment.
For the fusible links, please refer to "Fuse
load capacities" on page 9-19.
WARNING
 Fusible links must not be replaced by any
other device. Failing to fit the correct fus-
ible link may result in fire in the vehicle,
property destruction and serious or fatal
injuries at any time.
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