2012 MITSUBISHI iMiEV lock

For emergencies
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As your vehicle has anti-lock brakesIf you drive your vehicle with a low battery charge, after the
electric motor unit has been started by using jumper cables, it
can cause the anti-lock braking system warning light to illumi-
nate. This is only due to the low battery voltage. It is not a
problem with the brake system. If this happens, fully charge the
12V starter battery and ensure the charging system is operating
properly.
Tire repair kit
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This vehicle is equipped with a tire repair kit which can be
used to repair a minor puncture in tread area caused by a nail,
screw or similar object. A spare tire is not provided with this
vehicle.
WA R N I N G
!
The tire repair kit may not permanently seal a punc-
tured tire.
Using the tire repair kit may damage the wheel
and/or the tire inflation pressure sensor for the tire.
The vehicle must promptly be inspected and
repaired by a certified i-MiEV dealer after using the
tire repair kit.
Use only the Mitsubishi genuine tire repair kit. Seal-
ant in other repair kits may not sufficiently seal the
tire puncture.
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NOTE
Do not pull out an object, such as a nail or screw, that pen-
etrates the punctured tire.

Move the vehicle so that the tire valve is positioned away
from the point where the tire touches the ground. If the
valve is near the point where the tire touches the ground,
the sealant may not enter the tire easily.
1. Park the vehicle on a safe, flat and level place.
2. Set the parking brake firmly.
3. Move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position and
turn the electric motor switch to the “LOCK” position.
4. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and set up a warning
sign, such as a warning triangle or flashing signal lamp, at
an adequate distance from the vehicle, and have all your
passengers leave the vehicle.
5. Take out the tire sealant bottle and the compressor.6. Shake the tire sealant bottle well.
NOTE
In cold conditions (when the ambient temperature is 32 °F
{0 °C} or lower), thickening of the tire sealant can make
the tire sealant hard to squeeze out of the bottle. Warm the
bottle between your hands inside the vehicle.
CAUTION
!
If the vehicle body is contaminated by the tire seal-
ant, wipe the tire sealant off immediately with a wet
cloth.
Immediately wash clothes contaminated with tire
sealant.
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9. Remove the valve insert (J) by turning it counterclockwise
using the valve remover (I). Put the removed valve insert
in a clean place so it does not get dirty.NOTE
Turn the valve remover by hand. If you use a tool, the
valve remover could be damaged.10. Remove the plug (K) from the free end of the hose (L).
Press the hose onto the valve (H).
WA R N I N G
!
If there is any air left in the tire when you remove
the valve insert, the valve insert may fly out and
injure you. Make sure the tire contains no air before
removing the valve insert.
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If a wheel gets stuck in a ditch, do not try to tow the vehicle.
Please contact a certified i-MiEV dealer or a commercial tow
truck service for assistance.
There may be local regulations concerning towing in your area.
Obey the regulations in the area where you are driving your
vehicle.Towing the vehicle by a tow truckTowing with rear wheels off the ground
Place the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position. Turn
the electric motor switch to the “ACC” position and secure the
steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a rope or tie-
down strap. Never place the electric motor switch in the
“LOCK” or “ON” position when towing.
WA R N I N G
!
Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted
by a tow truck.
Never ride in a vehicle that is being towed.
CAUTION
!
If the transmission or the steering system has a
problem or damage, transport the vehicle on a flat-
bed truck or tow the vehicle with the all wheels off
the ground.
If the electric motor switch is in the “ON” position,
the Active Stability Control (ASC) system may oper-
ate, resulting in an accident. Make sure the electric
motor switch is in the “ACC” position before tow-
ing.
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On snowy or icy roads
When driving on a road covered with snow or ice, use
snow tires. Tire chains cannot be used on your vehicle.
There may be state or local regulations about using snow
tires. Always check the regulations in your local area
before using them. Refer to the section entitled “Snow
tires” on page 7-24 and “Tire chains” on page 7-24.

Drive slowly. Do not make sudden starts or stops, sharp
turns, or slam on the brakes.

Allow extra distance between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you, and avoid sudden braking.

If a skid occurs when the accelerator pedal is depressed,
take your foot off the pedal. Steer gently in the direction
of the skid.

Your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system
(ABS), hold the brake pedal down firmly and keep it
depressed. Do not pump the brake pedal which will result
in reduced braking performance.

After parking on snowy or icy road, it may be difficult to
move your vehicle due to freeze-up of the brake. Depress
the accelerator pedal little by little to move the vehicle
after confirming safety of the vehicle.
On a bumpy or rutted road
Drive as slow as possible when driving on bumpy or rut-
ted roads or over potholes etc.
CAUTION
!
Do not depress the accelerator pedal rapidly. The
vehicle could start moving when it breaks free from
the ice, possibly resulting in an accident.
CAUTION
!
Driving on bumpy, rutted roads or over potholes can
damage the tires and wheels.
Wheels with low-profiles tires or under-inflated tires
are especially at risk for damage.
The vehicle’s body, bumper, muffler and other parts
may be damaged if the vehicle is:
• driven over a step (for example, at the entrance or
exit of a parking lot);
• parked too closely against a curb or parking block,
or by the side of a road with curbstones;
• driven on a steep slope.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
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Have you purchased the Mitsubishi Motors Diamond Care Pro-
tection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warran-
ties. See a certified i-MiEV dealer for details.
WA R N I N G
!
When servicing the vehicle, make sure that the elec-
tric motor switch is in the “LOCK” position and the
charging cable is disconnected. Failure to do so
could result in an electric shock.
When checking or servicing under the hood or the
coolant reserve tank, be sure the electric motor unit
is stopped and it has had a chance to cool down.
If you need to work under the hood with the electric
motor unit on, be careful that your clothing, hair,
etc. does not get caught in the fan or other moving
parts.
The fan can turn on automatically even if the elec-
tric motor unit is not running. Turn the electric
motor switch to the “LOCK” position to be safe
while you are working under the hood.
Do not smoke or allow open flames around the 12V
starter battery.
Be extremely careful when working around the 12V
starter battery. It contains poisonous and corrosive
sulfuric acid.
Handling your vehicle’s parts and materials in the
wrong way can injure you. Ask a certified i-MiEV
dealer if you have questions.
CAUTION
!
The components inside the electric motor unit room
may be very hot to the touch.
Make sure all components have sufficiently cooled
before beginning an inspection.
These components are affixed with a label indicating
precautions for handling. Follow the instructions on
the label.
When replacing the 12V starter battery, remove the
positive (+) and negative (-) terminals after turning
the electric motor switch to the “LOCK” position
and waiting at least 2 minutes. If the 12V starter
battery terminal is removed just after the electric
motor switch is turned to the “LOCK” position, this
may cause damage to electric components.
If the electric motor unit warning light illuminates,
do not replace the 12V starter battery. Contact a
certified i-MiEV dealer.
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7-4 Vehicle care and maintenance
7Hood
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To openUse the hood release lever (located under the instrument panel
near the passenger’s door) to unlock the hood.
Pull the lever toward you to release the hood latch.Release the safety lever (A) and lift the hood.
NOTE
To prevent damage to the hood and wipers, make sure the
wipers are at resting position when you open the hood.
WA R N I N G
!
Never use the release lever to unlatch the hood while
the vehicle is in motion.
Do not drive your vehicle unless the hood is locked.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
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Support the hood by inserting the support prop (B) into its slot
on the underside of the hood arm.
To closeMake sure the hood is securely locked by softly lifting the cen-
tre of the hood.
Slowly lower the hood about 12 inches (30 cm), then let it drop
from its own weight.
CAUTION
!
Always insert the support prop into the hole spe-
cially made for it. Propping the hood at any other
place could cause the prop to slip out and lead to an
accident.
The hood prop can fall out if the hood is lifted by a
strong wind.
CAUTION
!
Be careful not to trap your hands or fingers when
closing the hood.
Make sure the hood is firmly closed before driving.
If you drive without the hood completely closed, it
could open up while driving.
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