2012 MITSUBISHI iMiEV tow

Driving safety
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This placard shows the maximum number of occupants permit-
ted to ride in your vehicle as well as “the combined weight of
occupants and cargo” (C), which is called the vehicle capacity
weight. This placard also tells you the size and recommended
inflation pressure for the original equipment tires on your vehi-
cle. For more information, refer to “Tires” on page 7-18.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
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1.
Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu-
pants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas-
sengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of
cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the
“XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be
five 150 lbs. passengers in your vehicle, the amount
of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650
lbs. (1400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and
cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may
not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from
your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Con-
sult this manual to determine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
NOTE

The above steps for determining correct load limit
were written in accordance with U.S.A. regulations.
For your vehicle, please determine correct load limit
bearing in mind the following differences:
• Your vehicle’s seating capacity is 4 people.
•Your vehicle cannot tow a trailer, so step 6 is irrele-
vant.
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4-14 Driving safety
4Trailer towing
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Dinghy towing
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Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not use this vehicle for trailer towing. It may not
be possible to maintain control or adequate braking.
CAUTION
!
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed
behind a motor home.
Dinghy towing can cause damage to the electric
motor unit. Damage caused by dinghy towing will
not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
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Comfort controls
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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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Comfort controls
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In the following circumstances, moisture can form on
compact discs and inside the audio system, preventing
normal operation.
• When there is high humidity (for example, when it is
raining).
• When the temperature suddenly rises, such as right after
the heater is turned on in cold weather.
In this case, wait until the moisture has had time to dry
out.

When the CD player is subjected to violent vibrations,
such as during off-road driving, the tracking may not
work.

When storing compact discs, always store them in their
separate cases. Never place compact discs in direct sun-
light, or in any place where the temperature or humidity is
high.

Never touch the flat surface of the disc where there isn’t a
label. This will damage the disc surface and could affect
the sound quality. When handling a compact disc, always
hold it by the outer edge and the center hole.

To clean a disc, use a soft, clean, dry cloth. Wipe directly
from the center hole toward the outer edge. Do not wipe in
a circle. Never use any chemicals such as benzine, paint
thinner, a disc spray cleaner, or an anti-static agent on the
disc.

Do not use a ball point pen, felt pen, pencil, etc. to write
on the label surface of the disc.
Do not put additional labels or stickers on compact discs.
Also, do not use any compact disc on which a label or
sticker has started to peel off or any compact disc that has
stickiness or other contamination left by a peeled-off label
or sticker. If you use such a compact disc, the CD player
may stop working properly and you may not be able to
eject the compact disc.
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For emergencies
If the vehicle breaks down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6- 2
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6- 2
Tire repair kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6- 7
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6- 19
Operation under adverse driving conditions . . . . .6- 22
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6-2 For emergencies
6If the vehicle breaks down
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If your vehicle breaks down on the road, move to the shoulder
and turn on the hazard warning flashers. If there is no shoulder,
or the shoulder is not safe, drive in the right lane slowly, with
the hazard lights flashing, until you come to a safe stopping
place. Keep the flashers flashing.
If the ready indicator light goes out while driving, the brakes
and steering will continue to work, but without power assist, so
more effort will be required for braking and steering. Stop the
vehicle on the shoulder of the road and turn on the hazard
warning flashers.
Jump-starting
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If the electric motor unit cannot be energized because the 12V
starter battery is weak or dead, you can start it with the battery
from another vehicle using jumper cables. NOTE
Do not use jumper cables if they have damage or corro-
sion.
1. Take off any metal jewelry such as watch bands or brace-
lets that might make an accidental electrical contact.
WA R N I N G
!
To reduce the risk of igniting flammable gas that
may be emitted from the 12V starter battery, care-
fully read this section before jump-starting the vehi-
cle.
Do not try to start the electric motor unit by pushing
or towing the vehicle. This can cause an accident
resulting in serious injury or death and can damage
the vehicle.
CAUTION
!
Do not attempt jump starting the 12V starter bat-
tery while the main drive lithium-ion battery is
being charged. Doing so could damage the vehicle or
charging equipment.
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6-8 For emergencies
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Tire repair kit storage
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The tire repair kit is stowed under the rear seat cushion.
To remove
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1. Pull forward the seat stoppers (A) under the rear seat
cushion (B).
2. Lift up the seat cushion and pull it forward to remove it.
1- Tire compressor
2- Tire repair set: Items #3-#9 shown above
3- Tire sealant bottle
4- Filler hose
5- Extension hose
(This hose is used by a service facility for removal of seal-
ant. It is not used in emergency puncture repair.)
6- Valve insert (spare)
7- Valve remover
8- Speed restriction sticker
9- Instruction manual for tire repair
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For emergencies
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13. Pull out the compressor hose (M) from the side of the tire
compressor, and then securely attach the hose to the tire
valve (H).14. Place the compressor (N) with its air pressure gauge (O)
on top.
Pull out the compressor’s power cord (P), insert the plug
on the cord into the 12 V power outlet (Q), and then turn
the electric motor switch to the “ACC” position.
Turn ON the compressor switch (R) and inflate the tire to
the specified pressure. (Refer to “Tire inflation pressures”
on page 7-21.)
If there is a gap between the tire and wheel, push the tread
area toward the center of the wheel to close the gap before
running the compressor.
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