2012 MITSUBISHI iMiEV cooling

3-70 Features and controls
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NOTE
If the energy level gauge shows 0 bars during use of the
air conditioning, the cooling or heating may stop opera-
tion and the mode is changed to fan only.

If the energy level gauge shows 0 bars, the power down
warning light is illuminated to control the output.

If the energy level gauge shows 2 bars while the main
drive lithium-ion battery is being charged, the warning
indicator flashes. If the energy level gauge shows 1 bar
while the main drive lithium-ion battery is being charged,
the warning indicator and the charging bars flash alter-
nately.
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Features and controls
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Electric motor unit warning light
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This warning light will illuminate when there is a problem with
a high voltage component.
Refer to “Service precautions” on page 7-2.Power down warning light
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If the warning light illuminates when the outside air tempera-
ture is very low, move the vehicle to a warmer location.
If the warning light illuminates after the vehicle has been
driven continuously uphill or when the outside air temperature
is very high, stop the vehicle in a safe place so the electric
motor unit and/or the main drive lithium-ion battery can cool
down. When they have cooled down, the warning light will go
off. If the warning light does not turn off, contact a certified i-
MiEV dealer.NOTE
When the power down warning light illuminates, avoid
rapid starts and aggressive acceleration.

Illumination of the power down warning light does not
indicate a malfunction.

If the power down warning light illuminates while the air
conditioning is used, the cooling or heating may stop
operating and only the fan will operate.
CAUTION
!
If this light illuminates while driving, immediately
park your vehicle in a safe place and contact a certi-
fied i-MiEV dealer.
If this warning light illuminates, the power pro-
vided by the electric motor will be reduced and the
vehicle will be only able to move at low speeds.
This warning light will illuminate;

When the energy level in the main drive lith-
ium-ion battery is near empty.

When temperature of the electric motor unit
or the main drive lithium-ion battery is too
high or too low.

When voltage of the main drive lithium-ion
battery becomes low.
If the energy level gauge shows 0 bar, the main
drive lithium-ion battery is near empty and must
be charged as soon as possible. Refer to “Charg-
ing” on page 1-15.
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4-2 Driving safety
4Economical driving
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For economical driving, there are some technical requirements
that have to be met. In order to achieve longer life of the vehi-
cle and the most economical operation, we recommend you to
have the vehicle checked at regular intervals according to the
“WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.Starting and accelerationAvoid driving with the accelerator pedal fully depressed, such
as for unnecessarily sudden starts, acceleration and decelera-
tion. Smoothly depress the accelerator pedal.
Observe the speed limit and keep the speed as constant as pos-
sible while driving.IdlingParking for a long period with the ready indicator illuminated
will shorten the cruising range.SpeedAt higher the vehicle speed the more main drive lithium-ion
battery is consumed. Avoid driving at full speed. Even a slight
release of the accelerator pedal will save a significant amount
of main drive lithium-ion battery charge.Tire inflation pressureCheck the tire inflation pressures at regular intervals Low tire
inflation pressure increases road resistance. In addition, low
tire pressures adversely affect tire wear and driving stability.Cargo loadsDo not drive with unnecessary articles in the luggage compart-
ment.
Air conditioningToo much cooling/heating can affect the cruising range, so
maintain an appropriate temperature to extend the cruising
range.
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Comfort controls
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Side ventsWhen the dimple (A) is pressed, the vent opens.
To close the vent, press the dimple (B) on the opposite side.NOTE
On rare occasions, air from the vents of an air-conditioned
vehicle may be foggy. This is only moist air cooling sud-
denly and does not indicate a problem.

Do not let drinks or other liquids get into the vents as they
could prevent the air conditioning from operating nor-
mally.
Changing the mode selection
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To change the position and amount of air flowing from the
vents, turn the mode selection dial. Refer to “Mode selection
dial” on page 5-8.
These symbols are used in the next several illustrations to dem-
onstrate the quantity of air coming from the vents.
: Small amount of air from the vents
: Large amount of air from the vents Face position Air flows only to the upper part of the passenger compartment.
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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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5-10 Comfort controls
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If high cooling performance is desired, or, if the outside air is
dusty or contaminated in some way, use the recirculation posi-
tion. Switch to the outside air position every now and then to
keep the windows from fogging up. NOTE
When the mode selection dial is set to the “ ” position,
the air conditioning compressor runs automatically. Out-
side air introduction will also be selected automatically.

When the temperature control dial is set to the “C” posi-
tion, the air selection will be automatically set to the
recirculation position.
Air conditioning switch
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Push the switch, and the air conditioning compressor will turn
on. The air conditioning indicator light (A) will come on.
Push the switch again and the air conditioning compressor will
stop and the indicator light (A) goes off.
CAUTION
!
Using recirculated air for a long time may cause the
windows to fog up.
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Comfort controls
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MAX switch
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When the blower speed selection dial is not OFF and the MAX
switch is pressed, the indicator light (A) illuminates and cool-
ing/heating performance and the air conditioning setting is
changed according to the temperature control dial position.
When the switch is pressed again, the operation returns to the
mode before pressing the switch.
When the temperature control dial is set between middle
(
) and “H” position
The heating capability is at maximum.
When the temperature control dial is in middle (
) posi-
tion
The air flow is at maximum.When the temperature control dial is set between “C” and
middle (
) position
The air conditioning automatically operates and the cooling
capability is at maximum.
NOTE
Do not use the cooling/heating function with the MAX
switch for a long time. Because the power consumption is
greatly increased, the cruising range is shortened.

When the blower speed selection dial or temperature con-
trol dial is operated with the indicator light illuminated,
the indicator light goes out and the selected function over-
rides others.
Other functions return to the mode before pressing the
MAX switch.

When the air conditioning is operated with the MAX
switch, the air conditioning does not stop if the function is
cancelled.
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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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