2012 MITSUBISHI iMiEV seats

Driving safety
4-5
4 Vehicle preparation before driving
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For a safer and more enjoyable trip, always observe the follow-
ing: Seat belts and seats
Before starting the vehicle, make certain that you and all
passengers are seated and wearing their seat belts properly
(with children in the rear seat, in appropriate restraints),
and that all the doors and the rear hatch are locked.

Move the driver’s seat as far backward as possible, while
still keeping good visibility, and good control of the steer-
ing wheel, brakes, accelerator, and controls. Check the
instrument panel indicators for any possible problem.

Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.

Make sure that infants and small children are properly
restrained in accordance with all laws and regulations.DefrostersCheck these by selecting the defroster mode, and set the blower
switch on high. You should be able to feel the air blowing
against the windshield.
(Refer to “Defrosting or defogging the windshield and door
windows” on page 5-15.)
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4-10 Driving safety
4

Curb weight: the weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment including the maximum capacity of oil, and
coolant.

Accessory weight: the combined weight (in excess of
those standard items which may be replaced) of automatic
transmission, power steering, power brakes, power win-
dows, power seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that
these items are available as factory- installed equipment
(whether installed or not).

Vehicle capacity weight: the rated cargo and luggage load
plus 150 lbs (68 kg)* times the vehicle’s designated seat-
ing capacity.

Production options weight: the combined weight of those
installed regular production options weighing over 5 lbs
(2.3 kg) in excess of those standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb weight or
accessory weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride level-
ers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim.

Normal occupant weight: 150 lbs (68 kg)* times the num-
ber of specified occupants. (In your vehicle the number is
2)

Occupant distribution: distribution of occupants in a vehi-
cle as specified. (In your vehicle the distribution is 2 in
front seat)
Tire and loading information placard
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The tire and loading information placard is located on the
driver’s door sill.
*: 150 lbs (68 kg) is the weight of one person as defined by
U.S.A. and Canadian regulations.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-51
7
NOTE
Do not use cleaners, conditioners, and protectants contain-
ing silicones or wax.
Such products, when applied to the instrument panels or
other parts, may cause reflections on the windshield and
obscure vision.
Also, if such products get on the switches of the electrical
accessories, it may lead to failure of these accessories.Upholstery
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1. To maintain the value of your new vehicle, maintain the
upholstery carefully and keep the interior clean.
Use a vacuum cleaner and brush to clean the seats. If
stained, vinyl and synthetic leather should be cleaned with
an appropriate cleaner. Cloth fabrics can be cleaned with
either upholstery cleaner or a mild soap and water solu-
tion.
2. Clean the carpeting with a vacuum cleaner and remove
any stains with carpet cleaner. Oil and grease can be
removed by lightly dabbing with a clean white cloth and
spot remover. NOTE
If fuzzing is difficult to remove from the seat upholstery,
draw a suitable defuzzing brush over the surface in one
direction.Genuine leather
(if so equipped)
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1. To clean, lightly wipe the leather with a soft cloth soaked
in a mild soap and water solution.2. To rinse, dip the cloth in fresh water, wring it out well, and
wipe off all the soap.
3. To preserve and protect, use a leather protecting agent on
the genuine leather surface.
NOTE
If genuine leather is wet with water, wipe it with a dry,
soft cloth. If left damp, mildew may grow.

The genuine leather surface can be damaged if brushed
with a nylon or synthetic fiber brush.

Organic solvents such as benzine, kerosene, alcohol, gaso-
line, acid or alkaline solvents can discolor the genuine
leather surface and should not be used.

The genuine leather surface may harden and shrink if it is
exposed to the direct sunlight for long hours. When your
vehicle is parked, place it in the shade as much as possi-
ble.
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Alphabetical index
3
Specifications 9-8
Electric motor switch 3-30
Electric motor unit warning light 3-75
Electric power steering system (EPS) 3-44
Electric rear window defogger switch 3-89
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) 3-3
Energy level gauge 3-69
Energy usage indicator 3-60
EV charging cable 1-28
F
Floor mat 4-3
Fluid
Brake fluid 7-12
,9-10
Coolant 7-7
,9-10
Hot water heater fluid 7-7
,9-10
Washer fluid 7-11
,9-10
Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-10
Front fog lights
Bulb capacity 7-36
Indicator 3-72
Replacement 7-40
Switch 3-83
Front seats 2-3
Front side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-36
Replacement 7-38
Front turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-36Replacement 7-40
Fuses 7-29
Fusible links 7-28
G
Gauges 3-58
General maintenance 7-27
General vehicle data 9-6
Genuine parts 1-9
Glove compartment 3-129
H
Hazard warning flasher switch 3-83
Hazard warning lights 3-72
Head restraints 2-10
Headlights
Bulb capacity 7-36
Dimmer 3-81
Headlight flasher 3-81
Reminder buzzer 3-80
Switch 3-76
Heat
Cautions and actions to deal with intense heat 1-10
High beam indicator 3-72
High-mounted stop light
Bulb capacity 7-36
Replacement 7-45
High-Voltage components 1-41
Hood 7-4
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Alphabetical index
5
P
Parking 4-8
Parking brake 3-25
Parking brake lever stroke 7-25
Parking lights
Bulb capacity 7-36
Polishing 7-54
Power brakes 3-39
Power door locks 3-14
Power down warning light 3-75
Power outlet 3-123
Power windows 3-22
Precautions during Charging the Main Drive Lithium-ion
Battery 1-18
Q
Quick charging 1-33
R
Radio
General information about your radio 5-42
Ready indicator 3-72
Rear combination lights
Bulb capacity 7-36
Replacement 7-42
Rear side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-36
Replacement 7-44Rear turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-36
Replacement 7-42
Rear window defogger switch 3-89
Rear-view camera 3-55
Rearview mirror
Inside 3-26
Outside 3-28
Refill capacities 9-10
Regenerative brake system indicator 3-72
Regenerative braking 1-3
Regular charging 1-20
,1-32
Remote Climate Control 1-59
,5-18
Replacement of light bulbs 7-35
Replacing tires and wheels 7-23
Reporting Safety Defects 8-3
Reservoir cap 7-10S
Safe driving techniques 4-6
Seat 2-2
Front seats 2-3
Heated seat 2-7
Rear seats 2-8
Seats and restraint systems 2-3
Seat belt 2-13
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor 2-19
Child restraint 2-23
Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning light 2-17
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