2012 MITSUBISHI iMiEV lock

Features and controls
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Resetting the service reminder
With the electric motor switch in the “LOCK” position or the
“ACC” position, it is possible to reset the spanner mark (A)
and “------” indication (B).
When they have been reset, the driving distance or number of
months remaining until the next periodic inspection are shown
and the spanner mark (A) is no longer shown every time the
electric motor switch is turned from the “LOCK” position or
the “ACC” position to the “ON” position.1. Push the reset button (D) to view the driving distance or
number of months remaining until the next periodic
inspection.
2. Give the reset button (D) a long push (at least 2 seconds)
to make the spanner mark (A) start flashing. (If you do not
touch the reset button for about 10 seconds while the
spanner mark is flashing, the display will revert to its orig-
inal indication.)
3. Give the reset button (D) a gentle push while the spanner
mark is flashing. The “------” indication (B) will change to
“cLEAr” (C).
4. The driving distance or number of months remaining until
the next periodic inspection will be shown.
NOTE
It is not possible to reset the “------” indication (B) with
the electric motor switch in the “ON” position.

When a certain distance has been driven and a certain
period has elapsed after appearance of the “------” indica-
tion (B), the indication is automatically reset and the num-
ber of months until the next periodic inspection is shown.

If you accidentally reset the display, consult a certified
i-MiEV dealer for assistance.
CAUTION
!
The customer is responsible for making sure that
regular inspections and maintenance are performed.
Inspections and maintenance must be performed to
prevent accidents and malfunctions.
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3 Indicator and warning light package
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1- Low energy warning indicator → P.3-69
2- Selector lever position indicator → P.3-34
3- Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) indicator
→ P.3-38
4- High-beam indicator → P.3-72
5- Turn-signal indicators/Hazard warning lights → P.3-72
6- Position indicator → P.3-72
7- Front fog light indicator (if so equipped) → P.3-72
8- Service reminder → P.3-63
9- Outside air temperature warning indicator → P.3-67
10- Regenerative brake system indicator → P.3-72
11- Ready indicator → P. 3 - 7 2
12- Tire pressure monitoring system warning light → P.3-50
13- 12V starter battery charging system warning light → P.3-7414- Electric power steering system warning light → P.3-45
15- Electric motor unit warning light → P.3-75
16- Brake warning light → P.3-73
17- Anti-lock braking system warning light → P.3-42
18- Power down warning light → P.3-75
19- Active stability control (ASC) indicator → P.3-48
20- Active stability control (ASC) OFF indicator → P.3-48
21- Charging indicator → P.3-72
22- Theft-alarm indicator → P.3-18
23- Door-ajar warning light → P.3-74
24- Driver ’s seat belt reminder/warning light → P.2-17
25- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) warning light
→ P. 2 - 2 2
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Features and controls
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Vehicles equipped with daytime running lights
[When the ready indicator is illuminated, and the parking brake
is released]
The daytime running lights will be illuminated:NOTE
Once the daytime running light come on, they do not go
out until the electric motor switch is turned to the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position.
[When the ready indicator is not illuminated, or when the ready
indicator is illuminated but the parking brake is not released]
The electric motor unit starts when the lights are off.
Type 2Rotate the switch to operate the lights.
The combinations of switch operations and illuminated lights
differ in accordance with the following conditions.
Except for vehicles equipped with daytime running lights

OFF The daytime running lights illuminated
The daytime running lights illuminated
Parking, tail, front and rear side-marker lights, license
plate and instrument panel lights on
Headlights and other lights on
OFF All lights off
Parking, tail, front and rear side-marker lights, license
plate and instrument panel lights on
Headlights and other lights on
OFF All lights off
AUTOHeadlights and other lights turn on and off automati-
cally in accordance with outside light level.
Parking, tail, front and rear side-marker lights, license
plate and instrument panel lights on
Headlights and other lights on
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Vehicles equipped with daytime running lights
[When the ready indicator is illuminated, and the parking brake
is released]
The daytime running lights will be illuminated:NOTE
Once the daytime running light come on, they do not go
out until the electric motor switch is turned to the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position.[When the ready indicator is not illuminated, or when the ready
indicator is illuminated but the parking brake is not released]
The electric motor unit starts when the lights are off.OFF The daytime running lights illuminated
AUTOThe daytime running lights illuminated
Headlights and other lights turn on and off automati-
cally in accordance with outside light level.
The daytime running lights illuminated
Parking, tail, front and rear side-marker lights, license
plate and instrument panel lights on
Headlights and other lights on
OFF All lights off
AUTOHeadlights and other lights turn on and off automati-
cally in accordance with outside light level.
Parking, tail, front and rear side-marker lights, license
plate and instrument panel lights on
Headlights and other lights on
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NOTE
The sensitivity of the automatic on/off control can be
adjusted.
For further information, please contact a certified i-MiEV
dealer.

Do not place anything on the sensor (A), and do not clean
with a glass cleaner. Clean only with clear water.

If the lights do not turn on or off with the switch in the
“AUTO” position, manually operate the switch. Have the
system checked by a certified i-MiEV dealer.
Light auto-cutout function (headlights and other
lights)
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If the key is turned to “LOCK” or “ACC” position or
removed from the electric motor switch and the driver’s
door is opened with the combination headlights and dim-
mer switch in the “ ” or “ ” position, the lights auto-
matically turn off.
• If the driver’s door is opened after the key is removed
from the electric motor switch, a buzzer will sound to
remind you to turn off the lights.
• If the driver’s door is opened with the key in the electric
motor switch, a buzzer will sound intermittently to
remind you to remove the key.

If the key is turned to “LOCK” or “ACC” position with
the driver’s door closed and the combination headlights
and dimmer switch in the “ ” or “ ” position, the
lights will stay on for about 3 minutes and then turn off
automatically. NOTE
The light auto-cutout function can be deactivated.
See a certified i-MiEV dealer for details.
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When you want to keep the lights on: If the combination headlights and dimmer switch is turned to
the “ ” or “ ” position again after the electric motor
switch is turned to “LOCK” or “ACC”position, the auto-cutout
function described above will not work. The lights (the parking
lights, tail lights and license plate lights) will stay on and will
not turn off automatically. NOTE
If the driver’s door is opened and the key is removed, the
headlight reminder buzzer will sound. If the key is still in
the electric motor switch the key reminder buzzer will
sound intermittently.
The buzzer stops when the driver’s door is closed.
Headlight reminder buzzer
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If the driver’s door is opened with the key removed from the
electric motor switch while the lights are on, the buzzer will
sound to remind you to turn off the lights.
The lights and buzzer will turn off automatically.
Or you can turn the combination headlights and dimmer switch
to the “OFF” position to stop the buzzer.
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Precautions to observe when using wipers and
washers
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NOTE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. This
could scratch the glass and wear the wiper blades prema-
turely.

Before using the wipers in cold weather, check to be sure
that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield.
Using the wipers while the blades are frozen could cause
the wiper motor to burn out.

If the wipers are left on the glass out of the parked posi-
tion and they become blocked by ice or other deposits on
the glass, the motor may still burn out even if the wiper
switch is OFF. If deposits form on the windshield, park
your vehicle in a safe place, turn off the electric motor
switch, and clean the glass so that the wipers can operate
smoothly.

Avoid using the washer for more than 20 seconds at a
time. Do not operate the washer when the fluid reservoir
is empty or the pump may fail.

During cold weather, add a recommended washer solution
that will not freeze in the washer reservoir. Otherwise the
washer may not work or may be damaged.
Replace the wiper blades when they are worn. Use the
proper size replacement blades. If you have questions, ask
a certified i-MiEV dealer.
CAUTION
!
If the washer is used in cold weather, the washer
fluid sprayed onto the glass might freeze, blocking
your view. In cold weather, heat the glass with the
defroster before using the washer.
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Setting the passcode
Use the following procedure to turn on the security function by
setting a passcode.
1. Press the SPEECH button.
2. Say “Setup.”
3. Say “Passcode.”
4. The voice guide will say “Passcode is disabled. Would
you like to enable it?” Answer “Yes.”
Answer “No” to cancel the setting of the passcode and
return to the main menu.
5. The voice guide will say “Please say a 4-digit passcode.
Remember this passcode. It will be required to use this
system.”
Say a 4-digit number which you want to set as a passcode.
6. For confirmation purposes, the voice guide will say “Pass-
code <4-digit passcode>. Is this correct?” Answer “Yes.”
Answer “No” to return to the passcode input in Step 5.
7. When the registration of the passcode is completed, the
voice guide will say “Passcode is enabled” and the system
will return to the main menu. NOTE
Passcode will be required to access the system after
restarting the electric motor unit.

It is required for a little time after the ready indicator has
turned off that the entered passcode is actually recorded in
the system. If the electric motor switch is made to “ACC”
or “ON” or the electric motor is started immediately after
the ready indicator has turned off, there is a case when the
entered passcode is not recorded in the system. At this
time, please try to enter the passcode again.Entering the passcode
If a passcode has been set and the security function is enabled,
the voice guide will say “Hands-free system is locked. State the
passcode to continue” when the SPEECH button is pressed to
enter voice recognition mode. Say the 4-digit passcode number
to enter the passcode.
If the entered passcode is wrong, the voice guide will say “<4-
digit passcode>, Incorrect passcode. Please try again.” Enter
the correct passcode.
NOTE
You can reenter the passcode as many times as you want.

If you have forgotten your passcode, say “Cancel” to quit
the voice input mode and then check with a certified i-
MiEV dealer.
Disabling the passcode
Use the following procedure to turn off the security function by
disabling the passcode. NOTE
System must be unlocked to disable the passcode.
1. Press the SPEECH button.
2. Say “Setup.”
3. Say “Passcode.”
4. The voice guide will say “Passcode is enabled. Would you
like to disable it?” Answer “Yes.”
Answer “No” to cancel the disabling of the passcode and
return to the main menu.
5. When the disabling of the passcode is completed, the
voice guide will say “Passcode is disabled” and the sys-
tem will return to the main menu.
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