2012 MITSUBISHI iMiEV lock

Driving safety
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4
Parking with the electric motor unit runningNever leave the electric motor unit running while you take a
short sleep/rest.Where you parkYour front bumper can be damaged if you scrape it over curbs
or parking stop blocks. Be careful when traveling up or down
steep slopes where your bumper can scrape the road.When leaving the vehicleAlways remove the key from the electric motor switch and
lock all doors and the liftgate when leaving the vehicle unat-
tended.
Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit area.Do not keep the steering wheel fully turned for a
long timeMore effort could be required to turn the steering wheel.
Refer to “Electric power steering system (EPS)” on page 3-44.
Loading information
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It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can
carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and
includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and non-factory-
installed options. The tire and loading information placard
located on the driver’s door sill of your vehicle will show how
much weight it may properly carry.
It is important to familiarize yourself with the following terms
before loading your vehicle:

Vehicle maximum load on the tire: load on an individual
tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share
of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and dividing by
two.

Vehicle normal load on the tire: load on an individual tire
that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of
the curb weight, accessory weight, and normal occupant
weight and dividing by two.

Maximum loaded vehicle weight: the sum of -
(a) Curb weight;
(b) Accessory weight;
(c) Vehicle capacity weight; and
(d) Production options weight.
WA R N I N G
!
Leaving the electric motor unit running when you
are not alert risks injury or death from accidentally
moving the selector lever.
WA R N I N G
!
Never overload your vehicle. Overloading can dam-
age your vehicle, adversely affect vehicle perfor-
mance, including handling and braking, cause tire
failure, and result in an accident.
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Driving safety
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4 Cargo loads
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Cargo load precautionsTo determine the cargo load capacity for your vehicle, subtract
the weight of all vehicle occupants from the vehicle capacity
weight. For added information, if needed, refer to “Steps for
Determining Correct Load Limit” on page 4-11.
DO NOT USE the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross
Axle Weight Rating numbers listed on the safety certification
label located on the driver’s side door pillar as the guide for
passengers and/or cargo weight.
WA R N I N G
!
To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, the
combined weights of the driver, passengers and
cargo and must never exceed the vehicle capacity
weight.
Exceeding the vehicle capacity weight will adversely
affect vehicle performance, including handling and
braking, and may cause an accident.
Do not load cargo or luggage higher than the top of
the seatback. Be sure that your cargo or luggage
cannot move when your vehicle is in motion.
Having either the rear view blocked, or your cargo
being thrown inside the cabin if you suddenly have
to brake can cause a serious accident or injury or
death.
Put cargo or luggage in the cargo area of your vehi-
cle. Try to spread the weight evenly.
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Comfort controls
Vents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 2
Air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 6
Important air conditioning operating tips . . . . . . .5- 17
Air purifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 18
Remote Climate Control (if so equipped) . . . . . . .5- 18
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with
CD player (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 18
To play iPod/USB memory device tracks via
voice operation (vehicles with Bluetooth
® 2.0
interface) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 30
Steering wheel audio remote control switch
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 34
Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 37
Handling of compact discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 38
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 40
Clock (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 41
General information about your radio . . . . . . . . . .5- 42
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Comfort controls
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5
NOTE
There is an interior air temperature sensor (G) in the illus-
trated position.
Never place anything over the sensor, since doing so will
prevent it from functioning properly.
Blower speed selection dial
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When the electric motor switch is in the “ON” position, select
the blower speed by turning the blower speed selection dial.
Turning the dial clockwise will increase the blower speed;
turning the dial counterclockwise will decrease it. When the
dial is set to the “OFF” position, all fan-driven airflow will
stop.
When the dial is set to the “AUTO” position, the air flow is
adjusted automatically according to the temperature of the inte-
rior and the position of the temperature control dial.
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5-8 Comfort controls
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Temperature control dial
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Use this dial to adjust the temperature of the air flow from the
vents.
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise to make the air
warmer. Turn it counterclockwise to make the air cooler.
When the dial is set to middle (
) position, only uncooled and
unheated air will flow.
When the dial is moved to middle (
) position when using
cooling or heating, cooling or heating stops.NOTE
When the dial is moved from middle (
) position to the
left while the air conditioning is not operating, the air tem-
perature will not change.

When the dial is moved to middle (
) position and then to
the left while the air conditioning is operating, the air con-
ditioning system is operating again.
When the temperature control dial is set to “C” position,
the air selection will be automatically set to the
recirculation position and the air conditioning will oper-
ate.
When the dial is moved thereafter, the air conditioning
continues to operate and the air selection setting returns to
the setting before the dial was set to “C” position.
Mode selection dial
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To change the position and amount of air flowing from the
vents, turn the mode selection dial. Refer to “Changing the
mode selection” on page 5-3.
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5-12 Comfort controls
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Operating the air conditioning system
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Heating 1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position.
2. Set the air selection switch (A) to the outside position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial clockwise or counter-
clockwise to the desired temperature between middle (
)
and “H” position.
4. Select the desired blower speed.
NOTE
When the blower speed selection dial is set to the
“AUTO” position, the air flow is adjusted automatically
according to the temperature of the interior and the posi-
tion of the temperature control dial.
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Comfort controls
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Quick heating1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position.
2. Set the air selection switch (A) to the outside position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial clockwise or counter-
clockwise to between middle (
) position and “H” posi-
tion.
4. Turn the blower speed selection dial to any position other
than “OFF” position.
5. Press the MAX switch (B).NOTE
Do not use the heating function with the MAX switch for
a long time. Because the power consumption is greatly
increased, the cruising range is shortened.
Cooling
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For ordinary cooling

1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position.
2. Set the air selection switch (A) to the outside position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial clockwise or counter-
clockwise to the desired temperature between middle (
)
and “C” position.
4. Select the desired blower speed.
5. Push the air conditioning switch (B).
6. When the air conditioning is operating, the switch indica-
tor light (C) illuminates.
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NOTE
If the outside air is dusty or contaminated in some way, set
the air selection switch (A) to the recirculation position.
Let in some outside air from time to time for good ventila-
tion.

To cool the leg areas, set the mode selection dial to the
“ ” position.NOTE
When the blower speed selection dial is set to the
“AUTO” position, the air flow is adjusted automatically
according to the temperature of the interior and the posi-
tion of the temperature control dial.For quick cooling

1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position.
2. Set the air selection switch (A) to the recirculation posi-
tion.
3. Turn the temperature control dial clockwise or counter-
clockwise to between middle (
) and “C” position.
4. Turn the blower speed selection dial to any position other
than “OFF” position.
5. Press the MAX switch (B).
The air conditioning automatically operates and the indi-
cator light (C) illuminates.
NOTE
Do not use the cooling function with the MAX switch for
a long time. Because the power consumption is greatly
increased, the cruising range is shortened.
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