2012 MITSUBISHI iMiEV maintenance

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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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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7-6 Vehicle care and maintenance
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NOTE
If this does not close the hood properly, drop it again from
a slightly higher position.

Do not push down strongly on the hood. Depending on
how strongly or where you push down, you could create a
dent in the hood.
View under the hood and electric motor unit
room
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Under the hood
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7 Coolant/Hot water heater fluid
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To check the coolant levelCoolant1. Open the liftgate.
1- Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2- 12V starter battery
3- Hot water heater reservoir
4- Brake fluid reservoir
5- Coolant reservoirElectric motor unit room
WA R N I N G
!
Before checking the coolant level, make sure the
electric motor switch is in the “Lock” position to
avoid the risk of an electrical shock that can result in
serious injury or death.
The room under the hood and the electric motor
unit room (located under the luggage room carpet)
can be very hot after driving. Wait until they have
cooled down.
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7-8 Vehicle care and maintenance
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2. Peel off the Velcro fastener (A) to remove the luggage
room floor carpet (B).NOTE
A heat insulating material is attached to the luggage room
floor carpet. To remove the luggage floor carpet, grasp
and lift up both the carpet fabric and the heat insulating
material.3. Turn the 4 screws on the front and rear of the electric
motor unit room lid (C) counterclockwise to loosen and
remove them, and then remove the electric motor unit
room lid (C).
NOTE
When laying the electric motor unit room lid on the
ground, leave the underside of the lid with the rubber sur-
face facing up. If the underside is facing downward debris
and other foreign material could get on the rubber surface
and prevent proper reinstallation of the electric motor unit
room lid.
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4. Check the coolant level in the reservoir (D).
While the motor is cold, the coolant level must always be
between the “F (FULL)” and the “L (LOW)” marks. If
necessary, add coolant. Refer to “To add coolant” on page
7-10.
5. Reinstall the electric motor unit room lid and the luggage
room floor carpet by following the removal procedures in
reverse.
Hot water heater fluidThe reservoir (A) is located under the hood.
The coolant level in this reservoir should be kept between the
“F (FULL)” and the “L (LOW)” marks when measured while
the electric motor is cold. If necessary, add coolant. Refer to
“To add coolant” on page 7-10.
WA R N I N G
!
Never touch components inside the electric motor
unit room except the reservoir (D).
FULL
LOW
FULL
LOW
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7-10 Vehicle care and maintenance
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To add coolant
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Mitsubishi Genuine Coolant provides excellent protection
against corrosion and rust formation on all metals, including
aluminum.
If you need to add coolant often, the cooling system should be
pressure-tested for leaks. Take your vehicle to a certified i-
MiEV dealer for testing.
Reservoir cap
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The reservoir cap (E) must be tightly sealed to prevent losing
coolant which may result in electric motor or nearby parts of
the room under the hood damage. Only use a Genuine
Mitsubishi Parts reservoir cap, or an approved equivalent.
Use “Dia Queen Super Long Life Coolant Premium” or an
equivalent*.
*: similar high quality ethylene glycol based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrate and non-borate coolant with long life
hybrid organic acid technology
CAUTION
!
Do not use alcohol or methanol antifreeze or any
coolants that contain them. Using the wrong anti-
freeze can corrode aluminum parts.
The required concentration of anti-freeze differs
depending on the expected ambient temperature.
Above -31 °F (-35 °C): 50 % concentration of anti-
freeze
Below -31 °F (-35 °C): 60 % concentration of anti-
freeze
You can check the concentration level with a gauge
from an automotive supply store, or a certified i-
MiEV dealer or service station can check it for you.
Do not use water to adjust the concentration of cool-
ant.

Do not top off the tank with plain water only. Water
by itself boils at a lower temperature and does not
stop rust or freezing. If the water freezes, it will
damage your cooling system. Do not use tap water. It
can cause corrosion and rust.
WA R N I N G
!
Wait for the electric motor to cool down before
opening the reservoir cap. Otherwise hot steam or
boiling coolant could spray up from the reservoir
and scald you.
CAUTION
!
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Points to remember
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Do not overfill the reservoir.

Your vehicle uses a special reservoir cap that stays sealed
and keeps the pressure in the reservoir below the allow-
able pressure. If you need to change the cap, use the exact
same kind.

Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator with the
proper gauge, and only when it is safe. If you add anti-
freeze, the contents of the reservoir must be protected
against freezing.

Keep the front of the radiator and condenser clean.
Wa s h e r f l u i d
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The windshield washer fluid reservoir is under the hood.
Check the washer fluid level at regular intervals and add
washer fluid to reservoir if necessary.
Open the reservoir cap and check the fluid level.During cold weatherWhen freezing weather is anticipated, flush out the water in the
reservoir by operating the pump. Fill the reservoir with
windshield antifreeze (not radiator antifreeze), and operate the
system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water.
FULL
1/2
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