2011 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV warning

Tailgate
E00301401161WARNING
l When opening and closing the tailgate,
make sure that there are no people near-
by and be careful not to hit your head or
pinch your hands, neck, etc.
To open
After
unlocking the tailgate, push the switch (A)
and pull up the tailgate. NOTE
l If

you do not open the tailgate immediately
after pulling the handle, the tailgate cannot
be lifted. If this happens, pull the handle
again and lift the tailgate.
l The tailgate cannot be opened when the bat-
tery is flat or disconnected. To close
Pull

the tailgate grip (A) downward as illustrated.
Gently push the upper gate from the outside with
enough force so that it is completely closed. Al-
ways ensure the tailgate is securely closed. CAUTION
l
When
closing the tailgate, always ensure
your or other person’s fingers cannot be
caught by the tailgate.
NOTE l Gas

struts (B) are installed to support the tail-
gate.
To prevent damage or faulty operation. • Do not hold the gas struts when closingthe tailgate.
• Also, do not push or pull the gas struts.
• Do not attach any plastic material, tape, etc., to the gas struts.
• Do not tie string, etc., around the gas struts.
• Do not hang any object on the gas struts. Locking and unlocking
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Electric window control
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The electric windows can only be operated with the
electric motor switch in the “ON” position. WARNING
l Before operating the electric window con-
trol, make sure that nothing can get trap-
ped (head, hand, finger, etc.).
l Never leave the vehicle without removing
the key.
l Never leave a child (or other person who
might not be capable of safe operation of
the electric window control) in the vehicle
alone.
l The child may tamper with the switch at
the risk of its hands or head being trap-
ped in the window.
Electric window control switch E00302301705
Each window opens or closes while the correspond-
ing switch is operated.
Driver’s switch (LHD)
Driver’s switch (RHD) 1- Driver’s door window
2-

Front passenger’s door window
3- Rear left door window
4- Rear right door window
5- Lock switch
Driver’s switches
The driver’s switches can be used to operate all
door windows.
A window can be opened or closed by operating
the corresponding switch.
Press the switch down to open the window, and
pull up the switch to close it.
If the switch for the driver’s door window is fully
pressed down, the door window automatically
opens completely.
If you want to stop the door window movement,
pull up the switch.
Passenger’s switches
The passenger’s switches can be used to operate
the corresponding passenger’s door windows. Press the switch down for opening the door win-
dow, and pull up the switch for closing.
NOTE
l Repeated

operation with the electric motor
unit stopped will run down the battery. Oper-
ate the window switches only while the elec-
tric motor unit is running.
Lock switch E00303101188
When this switch is operated, the passenger’s
switches

cannot be used to open or close the win-
dows and the driver’s switch cannot open or close
any windows other than the driver’s window. Locking and unlocking
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To unlock, press it once again.
1- Lock
2-
Unlock WARNING
l A
child may tamper with the switch at
the risk of its hands or head being trap-
ped in the window. When driving with a
child in the vehicle, please press the win-
dow lock switch to disable the passen-
ger’s switches.
Timer function E00302400927
The door windows can be opened or closed for 30
seconds

after the electric motor switch is turned
from the “ON” position to the “ACC” or “LOCK”
position.
However, once the driver’s door or the front passen-
ger’s door is opened, the windows cannot be oper-
ated. Locking and unlocking
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Seat adjustment
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Adjust
the driver’s seat so that you are comfortable
and that you can reach the pedals, steering wheel,
switches etc. while retaining a clear field of vision. WARNING
l Do
not attempt to adjust the seat while
driving. This can cause loss of vehicle con-
trol and result in an accident. After ad-
justments are made, ensure the seating is
locked in position by attempting to move
the seat forward and rearward without us-
ing the adjusting mechanism.
l Do not allow people or children to ride in
any area of your vehicle that is not equip-
ped with seats and seat belts, and make
sure that everyone travelling in your vehi-
cle is in a seat and wearing a seat belt, or
in the case of a child is strapped in a child
restraint.
l To minimize the risk of personal injury
in the event of a collision or sudden brak-
ing, the seatbacks should always be in the
almost upright position while the vehicle
is in motion. The protection provided by
the seat belts may be reduced significant-
ly when the seatback is reclined. There is
greater risk that the passenger will slide
under the seat belt, resulting in serious in-
jury, when the seatback is reclined. CAUTION
l
Make
sure the seat is adjusted by an
adult or with adult supervision for cor-
rect and safe operation.
l Do not place a cushion or the like be-
tween your back and the seatback while
driving. The effectiveness of the head re-
straints will be reduced in the event of an
accident.
l When sliding the seats, be careful not to
catch your hand or foot. Front seat
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To adjust forward or backward E00400500794
Pull the seat adjusting lever and adjust the seat for-
ward

or backward to the desired position, and re-
lease the adjusting lever. WARNING
l To
ensure the seat is locked securely, try
to move the seat forward or backward
without using the adjusting lever. Seat and seat belts
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CAUTION
l
Do not place heavy objects on the seat or
stick pins, needles, or other pointed ob-
jects into it.
l Do not use a blanket, cushion, or other ma-
terial with high heat insulation properties
on the seat while using the heater; this
might cause the heater element to overheat
l Do not use benzine, kerosene, petrol, alco-
hol or other organic solvents when clean-
ing the seat. Doing so could damage not
only the seat cover, but also the heater el-
ement.
l If water or any other liquid is spilled on
the seat, allow it to dry thoroughly before
attempting to use the heater.
l Turn the heater off immediately if it ap-
pears to be malfunctioning during use. Rear seat
E00401300353 WARNING
l When
a person sits in the rear seat, pull
up the head restraint to a height at which
it locks in position. Be sure to make this
adjustment before starting to drive. Seri-
ous injuries could otherwise be suffered
as the result of an impact. Refer to “Head
restraints” on page 3-07. CAUTION
l
Child
restraint lower anchorages (A) are
provided between the seat cushion and
the seatback.
Be careful that the lower anchorages may
be hot due to heat of the electric motor
unit room. To recline the seatback
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In order to recline the seatback, lean forward slight-
ly,

pull the lever, and then lean backward to the de-
sired position and release the lever. The seatback
will lock in that position. NOTE
l It

is possible to adjust the seatback angle in-
dependently on each side. Seat and seat belts
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Head restraints
E00403301497WARNING
l Driving without the head restraints in
place can cause you and your passengers
serious injury or death in an accident. To
reduce the risk of injury in an accident, al-
ways make sure the head restraints are in-
stalled and properly positioned when the
seat is occupied.
l Never place a cushion or similar device
on the seatback. This can adversely affect
head restraint performance by increasing
the distance between your head and the
restraint.
To adjust height
Adjust
the head restraint height so that the centre
of the head restraint is as close as possible to eye
level to reduce the chances of injury in the event of
collision. Any person too tall for the head restraint
to reach their seated eye level, should adjust the re-
straint as high as possible. To raise the head restraint, move it upward. To low-
er

the restraint, move it downward while pushing
the height adjusting knob (A) in the direction of the
arrow. After adjustment, push the head restraint
downward and make sure that it is locked. To remove
Lift

the head restraint with the height adjusting
knob (A) pushed in. Installation
Confirm

that they are facing the correct direction,
and then insert them into the seatback while press-
ing the height adjusting knob (A) in the direction in-
dicated by the arrow. CAUTION
l
Confirm
that the height adjusting knob
(A) is correctly adjusted as shown in the
illustration, and also lift the head re-
straints to ensure that they do not come
out of the seatback. CAUTION
l
The
head restraints for the seats differ in
shape and size. When installing head re-
straints, make sure the head restraints
are fitted in their respective seats and do
not install the head restraints in the
wrong direction. Seat and seat belts
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Seat belts
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To
protect you and your passengers in the event of
an accident, it is most important that the seat belts
be worn correctly while driving.
The front seat belts have a pretensioner system.
These belts are used the same way as a convention-
al seat belt.
Refer to “Seat belt pretensioner system and force
limiter system” on page 3-11 WARNING
l Always
place the shoulder belt over your
shoulder and across your chest. Never
put it behind you or under your arm.
l One seat belt should be used by only one
person. Doing otherwise can be dangerous.
l The seat belt will provide its wearer with
maximum protection if the recliner seat-
back is placed in fully upright position.
When the seatback is reclined, there is
greater risk that the passenger will slide
under the belt, especially in a forward im-
pact accident, and may be injured by the
belt or by striking the instrument panel
or seatbacks.
l Seat belts should always be worn by ev-
ery adult who drives or rides in this vehi-
cle, and by all children who are tall
enough to wear seat belts properly.
Other children should always use proper
child restraint systems.
l Remove any twists when using the belt. WARNING
l No
modifications or additions should be
made by the user which will either pre-
vent the seat belt adjusting devices from
operating to remove slack, or prevent the
seat belt assembly from being adjusted to
remove slack.
l Never hold a child in your arms or on
your lap when riding in this vehicle, even
if you are wearing your seat belt. To do
so risks severe or fatal injury to the child
in a collision or sudden stop.
l Always adjust the belt to a snug fit.
l Always wear the lap portion of the belt
over your hips. 3-point type seat belt (with emergency
locking mechanism)
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This type of belt requires no length adjustment.
Once

worn, the belt adjusts itself to the movement
of the wearer, but in the event of a sudden or strong
shock, the belt automatically locks to hold the wear-
er’s body. Seat and seat belts
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NOTE
l You
can check if the belt locks by pulling it
forward quickly.
To fasten 1. Pull the seat belt out slowly while holdingthe latch plate.
NOTE l When the seat belts cannot be pulled out in a
locked condition, pull the belts once forceful-
ly and then return them. After that, pull the
belts out slowly once again.
2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle until a “click” is heard. WARNING
l Never
wear the lap portion of the belt
across your abdomen. During accidents it
can press sharply against the abdomen
and increase the risk of injury. WARNING
l The
seat belts must not be twisted when
worn.
3. Pull
the belt slightly to adjust slackness as de- sired.
To unfasten
Hold the latch plate and push the button on the buck-
le. NOTE
l As

the belt retracts automatically, keep hold-
ing the latch plate while retracting so that the
belt stows slowly. Failure to do this could
damage the vehicle. Seat belt warning
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Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder/
warning lamp E00414800017
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warn-
ing lamp is located on the instrument panel. If the electric motor switch is turned to the “ON”
position

without the driver’s or the front passen-
ger’s seat belt being fastened, the warning lamp
will come on, and the tone will sound for approxi-
mately 6 seconds to remind the driver and front pas-
senger to fasten the seat belt.
If the seat belt remains unfastened approximately 1
minute later, the warning lamp will flash and the
tone will sound intermittently for approximately 90
seconds when the vehicle is driven.
If the seat belt subsequently remains unfastened,
the warning lamp and tone will issue further warn-
ings each time the vehicle starts moving from a
stop. And if the passenger unfastens the seat belt
while driving, the warning will operate in the same
way.
When the seat belt is fastened, the warnings will stop. Seat and seat belts
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