2012 MITSUBISHI iMiEV ECO mode

4-4 Driving safety
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3. Secure the floor mat with retaining clips.NOTE
The shape of the mat and the number of retaining clips
may vary depending on the vehicle model.
WA R N I N G
!
If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly
installed, it can interfere with the operation of the
pedals. Interference with the pedals can cause unin-
tended acceleration and/or increased stopping dis-
tances resulting in a crash and injury. Always make
sure the floor mat does not interfere with the accel-
erator or brake pedal.
Always use the retaining clip on the driver’s floor-
board to secure the floor mat.

Always install the mat with the correct side facing
down.
Never install a second mat over or under an existing
floor mat.
Do not use a floor mat designed for another model
vehicle even if it is a Mitsubishi genuine floor mat.
Before driving, be sure to check the following:
• Periodically check that the floor mat is properly
secured with the retaining clips.
If you remove the floor mat while cleaning the
inside of your vehicle or for any other reason,
always check the condition of the floor mat after it
has been reinstalled.
• While the vehicle is stopped with the electric motor
unit off, check that the floor mat is not interfering
with the pedals by depressing the pedals fully.WA R N I N G
!
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5 Important air conditioning operating tips
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1. Park the vehicle in the shade whenever possible. Parking
in the hot sun makes the vehicle interior extremely hot
which then requires more time to cool. If it is necessary to
park in the sun, open the windows for the first few min-
utes of air conditioning to expel the hot air.
2. Afterwards, keep the windows closed when the air condi-
tioning is in use. The entry of outside air through open
windows will reduce cooling efficiency.
3. When running the air conditioning, make sure the air
intake, which is located in front of the windshield, is free
of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves collected in the air-
intake chamber may reduce air flow and plug the water
drains. Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubri-
cant recommendations If the air conditioning seems less effective than usual, the cause
might be a refrigerant leak.
Have the system inspected by a certified i-MiEV dealer.
During a long period of disuse The air conditioning should be operated for at least five min-
utes each week, even in cold weather. This includes the quick
defrosting mode. Operating the air condition system weekly
maintains lubrication of the compressor internal parts and
maintains the air conditioning in the best operating condition.
CAUTION
!
The air conditioning system in your vehicle must be
charged with the refrigerant HFC-134a and the
lubricant POE MA68EV.
Use of any other refrigerant or lubricant will cause
severe damage and may require replacing your vehi-
cle’s entire air conditioning system.
The release of refrigerant into the atmosphere is not
recommended.
The new refrigerant HFC-134a in your vehicle is
designed not to harm the earth’s ozone layer. How-
ever, it may contribute slightly to global warming.
It is recommended that the old refrigerant be saved
and recycled for future use.
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Volume and tone control panel
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To adjust the volume
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Turn the VOLUME knob clockwise to increase the volume;
counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
The status will be displayed in the display.NOTE
The volume control mode will shut off automatically if
the another mode is selected, or if no adjustment is made
within about 2 seconds.
1- VOLUME (Volume control) knob
2- SEEK (Audio adjust) button
3- Display
4- POWER (On-Off) button
5- (Mode change) button
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NOTE
In a four-speaker vehicle, keep the FADER setting in the
middle position. Since no rear speakers are connected,
adjusting the FADER setting toward the “R” side will
result in a loss of sound output.SCV (Speed Compensated Volume) functionSpeed Compensated Volume function is a feature that automat-
ically adjusts the VOLUME, BASS and TREBLE settings in
accordance with the vehicle speed.
The effects of the SCV function can be selected either of three
levels (LOW, MID and HIGH). Select the degree of your
choice by pressing the SEEK button.
If you want to stop the SCV function, select the OFF.NOTE
The audio adjust mode will automatically shut off when
another mode is selected, or if no adjustment is made
within about 10 seconds.
Radio control panel and display
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1- FM (FM1/FM2) indicator
2- RADIO (AM/FM selection) button
3- MEMORY (Memory selection) button
4- POWER (On-Off) button
5- SCAN button
6- SEEK (Up-seek) button
7- SEEK (Down-seek) button
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To listen to the radio
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1. Press the POWER button until it beeps to turn the audio
system ON and OFF. The system turns on in the last mode
used.
Press the RADIO button to turn ON the radio.
2. Press the RADIO button to select the desired band
(AM/FM1/FM2).
3. Press the SEEK button to tune to a station, or press the
MEMORY button either or to tune in to a station
memorized.
Refer to “Automatic tuning”, “Manual tuning” or “To
enter frequencies into the memory”.Automatic tuningAfter pressing the SEEK button, a receivable station will be
automatically selected and reception of the station will begin.
SCAN function
Press the SCAN button. The radio will tune consecutively to
each available station for about 5 seconds per station. If you
want to stop scanning, press the SCAN button again.
The frequency display of the current station flashes once per
second during SCAN.Manual tuningThe frequency changes every time the SEEK button is pressed.
Press the button to select the desired station.To enter frequencies into the memoryAs many as 6 AM and 12 FM stations can be entered into the
memory.To store a frequency in the memory, follow these steps:
1. Press the SEEK button to tune to the frequency you wish
to keep in the memory.
2. Press the MEMORY button either or until it beeps.
The sound will be momentarily interrupted while the fre-
quency is being entered into the memory.
3. To recall a frequency that has been saved in memory,
press the MEMORY button briefly for no longer than
about 1 second.
NOTE
Disconnecting the 12V starter battery cables erases all the
radio station settings stored in the memory.
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To listen to a CD
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To set a disc1. Press the POWER button until it beeps to turn the audio
system ON and OFF. The system turns on in the last mode
used.
2. Insert the disc with the label facing up.
When a disc is inserted, the CD indicator will come on
and the CD player will begin playing even if the radio is
being used. The CD player will also begin playing when
the CD button is pressed with a disc set in the CD player
or in the disc loading slot, even if the radio is being used.NOTE
For information concerning the adjustment of volume and
tone, refer to “To adjust the volume” on page 5-19 and
“To adjust the tone” on page 5-20.

8 cm compact disc cannot be played on this CD player.

For information concerning the handing of the compact
discs, refer to “Handling of compact discs” on page 5-38.To eject a discWhen the eject button is pressed, the disc automatically stops
and is ejected. The system automatically switches to radio
mode.NOTE
If you do not remove an ejected disc before 15 seconds
have elapsed, the disc will be reloaded.
To listen to a music CDPush the CD button if a disc is already in the CD player. The
audio system will enter CD mode and start playback. The track
number and the playing time will appear on the display. The
tracks in the disc will be played consecutively and continu-
ously.
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To listen to an MP3 CDThis CD player allows you to play MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-
3) files recorded on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs (recordable CDs), and
CD-RWs (rewritable CDs) in ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet,
and Romeo formats. Each disc may have a maximum of 16
trees, 100 folders and 255 files. During MP3 playback, the unit
can display ID3 tag information. For information concerning
ID3 tag, refer to “CD text and MP3 title display” on page 5-29.
Push the CD button if a disc is already in the CD player.
The display shows “READING”, then playback begins. The
folder number, the track number and the playing time will
appear on the display.
NOTE
While listening to a disc on which CD-DA (CD-Digital
Audio) and MP3 files have both been recorded, you can
switch between reading of the CD-DA, reading of the
MP3 files, and the external audio input mode by pressing
the CD button for 2 seconds or longer (until you hear a
beep).

With a disc that contains both CD-DA and MP3 files, the
CD-DA files are automatically played first.

The playback sound quality differs depending on the
encoding software and the bit rate. For details, refer to the
user manual of your encoding software.

Depending on file/folder configurations on a disc, it may
take some time before playback starts.

MP3 encode software and writing software are not sup-
plied with this unit.

You may encounter trouble in playing an MP3 or display-
ing the information of MP3 files recorded with certain
writing software or CD recorders (CD-R/RW drivers).

If you record too many folders or files other than MP3
onto a disc, it may take some time before playback starts.

This unit does not record MP3 files.

For information concerning CD-Rs/RWs, refer to “Notes
on CD-Rs/RWs” on page 5-40.
CAUTION
!
Attempting to play a file not in the MP3 format
which has the “.mp3” file name may produce noise
from the speakers and speaker damage, and can
damage your hearing.
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To find a file (MP3 CDs only)Operate the following buttons or the SELECT knob to select
desired file.
When this mode is activated by pressing the button, the
SEL indicator will be displayed in the display.NOTE
If no operation is performed for 10 seconds or more or
other button is operated after the SELECT knob has been
turned, searching of the desired file is canceled.

If no operation is performed for 5 seconds or more after
the file is displayed, playback starts.

When the SEL indicator is not shown on the display and
the SELECT knob is operated, the volume adjustment is
effective.
To select the playing mode
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1. Press the MENU button until beeps.
2. Press the SEEK / button repeatedly to select the
mode.
3. Press the MENU button until you hear a beep. The
selected mode will operate.
button: Press the button to start this mode or cancel
the selection.
SELECT knob : Turn the knob to show the folder or file.
button: Press the button to select the folder or file.
(MP3 CDs only)
(MP3 CDs only)
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