2012 MITSUBISHI iMiEV Owners Manual

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If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...
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NOTE
These warning lights will come on for a few seconds for a bulb check when the electric motor switch is first turned to “ON”.
Warning light
Do this
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12V starter battery charging system warning
light
Park your vehicle in a safe place and turn off the electric motor unit.
Contact a certified i-MiEV dealer for assistance.P. 3 - 7 4
or
Brake warning light
If this light comes on while driving, check to see that the parking
brake is fully released.

If this light stays on after releasing the parking brake, stop and check
the brake fluid level.

If the brake fluid level is correct, there may be a system malfunction.
Avoid hard braking and high speeds, and contact a certified i-MiEV
dealer for assistance.P. 3 - 7 3
Electric motor unit warning light
Park your vehicle in a safe place and contact a certified i-MiEV
dealer for assistance.P. 3 - 7 5
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Anti-lock braking system warning light
When this light comes on, the anti-lock braking system is not func-
tioning and only the ordinary braking system is functioning.

Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the electric motor unit.
Test the system as described on page 3-43.

If the light does not go out after the test, or if it comes on again, we
recommend that you have the system checked at a certified i-MiEV
dealer as soon as possible.P. 3 - 4 2 ,
3-43
SRS warning light
It is not necessary to stop the vehicle immediately, but we recommend
that you have the airbag and the pre-tensioner seat belt system
checked at a certified i-MiEV dealer as soon as possible.P. 2 - 2 2 ,
2-44
Electric power steering system (EPS) warning
light
If this light comes on while driving, it may become harder to turn the
steering wheel.

Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the electric motor unit.
Test the system as described on page 3-45.

If the light does not go out after the test, or if it comes on again, we
recommend that you have the system checked at a certified i-MiEV
dealer as soon as possible.P.3-45
Power down warning light
If this light comes on while driving, avoid sudden acceleration and
sudden starting.

When the remaining power in the main drive lithium-ion battery is
low, recharge the main drive lithium-ion battery as soon as possible.P.3-75
Warning light
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Selector lever position indicator in the instru-
ment cluster flashes slowly
Have the transmission checked at a certified i-MiEV dealer as soon as
possible.P. 3 - 3 4
and
ASC indicator and ASC OFF indicator
Park your vehicle in a safe place and turn off the electric motor unit.
Restart the electric motor unit and check to see if the indicator comes
on again.

If the indicator does not go out, or if it comes on again, have your
vehicle inspected at a certified i-MiEV dealer as soon as possible.

When this indicator comes on, the active stability control is not func-
tioning and normal operation of the vehicle will not be affected.P. 3 - 4 8
Tire pressure monitoring system warning light
If the warning light comes on, you should stop and adjust the tires to
the proper inflation pressure as soon as possible.
(See “Tire inflation pressures” on page 7-21.)
Once adjustments have been made, the warning light will go off after
a few minutes of driving.

If the warning light blinks for approximately 1 minute and then
remains continuously illuminated, the system is not operating prop-
erly. If the system returns to normal, the warning light will go off. If
the warning light does not go off, have the vehicle inspected at a cer-
tified i-MiEV dealer.P.3-50, 3-52
Warning light
Do this
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If this problem occurs...
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Problem
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Cannot turn the key.
From “LOCK” to “ACC”.
Turn the key while turning the steering wheel in either direction.
P.3-30,
3-32
From “ACC” to “LOCK”.Check the position of the selector lever.
The key cannot be removed unless the selector lever is set to the “P” (PARK) posi-
tion.
Cannot shift the selector lever from
the “P” (PARK) position.Shift the selector lever while pressing the brake pedal.
Check that the electric motor switch is in the “ON” position.P.3-33
The windows are fogged up.
1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” or “ ” position.
2. Turn on the blower.P.5-15
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The electric motor unit does not
start.
The lights do not come on.
The lights are dim.
The horn does not honk.
The horn sound is weak.
Cannot charge the main drive lith-
ium-ion battery.Have the 12V starter battery checked. Recharge or replace as needed.P. 6 - 2 ,
7-13
The vehicle is stuck in sand, mud,
or snow.Rock your vehicle back and forth to free it. P.6-22
WA R N I N G
!
When attempting to rock your vehicle out of a stuck position, be sure that no one is near the vehicle. The rocking
motion may cause the vehicle to suddenly lurch forward or backward, possibly injuring bystanders.
Avoid spinning the wheels. Prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle may result in transmission failure.
If the vehicle remains stuck after several rocking attempts, have a towing service pull the vehicle out.
Problem
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Problem
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The brakes are not functioning
properly after driving through
water. Dry out the brakes by driving slowly while lightly pressing the brake pedal. P.4-8
A tire is punctured.
1. Park the vehicle in a safe place where the surface is flat and level.
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General information/Charging
Familiarizing yourself with i-MiEV . . . . . . . . . . .1- 2
Modifications to and racing of your vehicle . . . . .1- 7
Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 9
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . .1- 9
Cautions and actions to deal with intense heat . . .1- 10
Cautions and actions to deal with intense cold . . .1- 12
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 15
Precautions during Charging the Main Drive
Lithium-ion Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 18
Regular charging (charging method with
rated AC 120 V outlet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 20
EV charging cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 28
Regular charging (using 240V Electric Vehicle
Supply Equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 32
Quick charging (charging method with
quick charger) (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 33
Charging troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 38
High-Voltage components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 41
MiEV Remote System (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . .1- 43
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