2012 MITSUBISHI iMiEV stop start

For emergencies
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6
10. Check if the ready indicator illuminates.
[When the ready indicator illuminates]
Stop the engine of the other vehicle, and disconnect the
cables in the reverse order and keep the electric motor
switch in the ON position to charge the 12V starter battery
for more than 30 minutes.
After the 12V starter battery is charged, continue the pro-
cess from step 15.
[When the ready indicator does not illuminate]
Both the 12V starter battery and the main drive lithium-
ion battery have gone flat at the same time.
Charge the 12V starter battery and the main drive lithium-
ion battery by following steps from steps 11 to 13.
11. Keep the jumper cables to each vehicle connected and
turn the electric motor switch of your vehicle to the
“LOCK” position.NOTE
The jumper cables need to be connected to the 12V starter
battery when you start charging the main drive lithium-ion
battery because the on board charger etc. operate utilizing
power from the 12V starter battery.
12. Charge the main drive lithium-ion battery by regular
charging. The 12V starter battery is automatically charged
while charging the main drive lithium-ion battery. (Refer
to “Regular charging” on page 1-20.)13. When the charging indicator on the instrument cluster is
illuminated, stop the engine of the other vehicle and dis-
connect the jumper cables in the reverse order.
NOTE
When the regular charge connector is connected to the
charge port, the charging indicator will blink. When
charging has started, the charging indicator will illumi-
nate.

The 12V starter battery will automatically charge while
the main drive lithium-ion battery is charging.
14. Charge the main drive lithium-ion battery for more than 1
hour.
15. Disconnect the charging cable.
(Refer to “Regular charging” on page 1-20.)
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6-18 For emergencies
6
18. When you have inflated the tire to the specified pressure,
stow the compressor, bottle, and other items in the vehicle
and make sure that the seat cushion is properly secured.
(Refer to “Tire repair kit storage” on page 6-8.) Promptly
start driving the vehicle so that the tire sealant can spread
evenly in the tire. Drive with great care. Do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Observe local speed limits.19. After driving for 10 minutes or 3 miles (5 km), park the
vehicle in safe place. Remove the air compressor from the
stowed position. (Refer to “Tire repair kit storage” on
page 6-8.) Check the tire pressure using the air pressure
gauge on the compressor. (Refer to “Tire inflation pres-
sures” on page 7-21.)
If the tire pressure is not sufficient, inflate the tire to the
specified pressure again and drive the vehicle carefully
without exceeding a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Before driving, stow the compressor and make sure that
the rear seat cushion is properly secured. (Refer to “Tire
repair kit storage” on page 6-8.)
CAUTION
!
If you sense any abnormality while driving, stop the
vehicle and contact a certified i-MiEV dealer. Other-
wise the tire pressure may drop before the emer-
gency repair procedure is completed, rendering the
vehicle unsafe to drive.
CAUTION
!
If the tire pressure is lower than the minimum per-
mitted pressure (18 psi {130 kPa}), the tire cannot
successfully be repaired with the tire sealant. Do not
drive the vehicle any further. Contact a certified i-
MiEV dealer.
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For emergencies
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6
On snowy or icy roads
When driving on a road covered with snow or ice, use
snow tires. Tire chains cannot be used on your vehicle.
There may be state or local regulations about using snow
tires. Always check the regulations in your local area
before using them. Refer to the section entitled “Snow
tires” on page 7-24 and “Tire chains” on page 7-24.

Drive slowly. Do not make sudden starts or stops, sharp
turns, or slam on the brakes.

Allow extra distance between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you, and avoid sudden braking.

If a skid occurs when the accelerator pedal is depressed,
take your foot off the pedal. Steer gently in the direction
of the skid.

Your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system
(ABS), hold the brake pedal down firmly and keep it
depressed. Do not pump the brake pedal which will result
in reduced braking performance.

After parking on snowy or icy road, it may be difficult to
move your vehicle due to freeze-up of the brake. Depress
the accelerator pedal little by little to move the vehicle
after confirming safety of the vehicle.
On a bumpy or rutted road
Drive as slow as possible when driving on bumpy or rut-
ted roads or over potholes etc.
CAUTION
!
Do not depress the accelerator pedal rapidly. The
vehicle could start moving when it breaks free from
the ice, possibly resulting in an accident.
CAUTION
!
Driving on bumpy, rutted roads or over potholes can
damage the tires and wheels.
Wheels with low-profiles tires or under-inflated tires
are especially at risk for damage.
The vehicle’s body, bumper, muffler and other parts
may be damaged if the vehicle is:
• driven over a step (for example, at the entrance or
exit of a parking lot);
• parked too closely against a curb or parking block,
or by the side of a road with curbstones;
• driven on a steep slope.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-3
7
Have you purchased the Mitsubishi Motors Diamond Care Pro-
tection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warran-
ties. See a certified i-MiEV dealer for details.
WA R N I N G
!
When servicing the vehicle, make sure that the elec-
tric motor switch is in the “LOCK” position and the
charging cable is disconnected. Failure to do so
could result in an electric shock.
When checking or servicing under the hood or the
coolant reserve tank, be sure the electric motor unit
is stopped and it has had a chance to cool down.
If you need to work under the hood with the electric
motor unit on, be careful that your clothing, hair,
etc. does not get caught in the fan or other moving
parts.
The fan can turn on automatically even if the elec-
tric motor unit is not running. Turn the electric
motor switch to the “LOCK” position to be safe
while you are working under the hood.
Do not smoke or allow open flames around the 12V
starter battery.
Be extremely careful when working around the 12V
starter battery. It contains poisonous and corrosive
sulfuric acid.
Handling your vehicle’s parts and materials in the
wrong way can injure you. Ask a certified i-MiEV
dealer if you have questions.
CAUTION
!
The components inside the electric motor unit room
may be very hot to the touch.
Make sure all components have sufficiently cooled
before beginning an inspection.
These components are affixed with a label indicating
precautions for handling. Follow the instructions on
the label.
When replacing the 12V starter battery, remove the
positive (+) and negative (-) terminals after turning
the electric motor switch to the “LOCK” position
and waiting at least 2 minutes. If the 12V starter
battery terminal is removed just after the electric
motor switch is turned to the “LOCK” position, this
may cause damage to electric components.
If the electric motor unit warning light illuminates,
do not replace the 12V starter battery. Contact a
certified i-MiEV dealer.
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7-16 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
Disconnection and connection
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To disconnect the 12V starter battery cable, stop the electric
motor. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal first, then the posi-
tive (+) terminal. To reconnect the 12V starter battery, first
connect the positive (+) terminal and then the negative (-) ter-
minal, before starting the vehicle. NOTE
Remove the 12V starter battery upper cover before dis-
connecting the terminal of 12V starter battery. Refer to
“Removing and installing the 12V starter battery upper
cover” on page 7-13.

Open the terminal cover (A) before disconnecting or con-
necting the positive (+) terminal of the 12V starter battery.
Loosen the nut (B), and then disconnect the 12V starter
battery cable from the positive (+) terminal.
WA R N I N G
!
Never disconnect the 12V starter battery while the
electric motor unit is running, or you could damage
the vehicle’s electrical parts.
Never short-circuit the 12V starter battery. This
could cause it to overheat and be damaged.
Keep sparks, cigarettes, and flames away from the
12V starter battery because the 12V starter battery
could explode.
When installing the 12V starter battery, start con-
nection with the positive (+) terminal. If connection
is started from the negative (-) terminal, sparks will
occur if the positive (+) terminal touches any other
parts, and this may cause the 12V starter battery to
explode.
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7-32 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Under the hood fuse location table
*: Fusible link

Some fuses may not be installed on your vehicle, depend-
ing on the vehicle model or specifications.

The table above shows the main equipment corresponding
to each fuse.
No.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
1— — —
2 12V starter battery 30 A*
3 Electric motor switch 40 A*
4 Radiator fan motor 40 A*
5 Power window control 40 A*
6 Brake electric vacuum pump 30 A*
7 Electric motor unit control 15 A
8 Stop lights (Brake lights) 15 A
9 Front fog lights 15 A
10Wa t e r p u m p
(Electric motor unit)15 A
11 Charge 10 A
12 Hazard warning flasher 10 A
13 Horn 10 A
14 Daytime running lights 10 A
15Main drive lithium-ion bat-
tery fan motor15 A
16Wa t e r p u m p
(Air conditioning)10 A
17 Headlight (low beam) (right) 20 A
18 Headlight (low beam) (left) 20 A
19 Headlight (high beam) (right) 10 A
20 Headlight (high beam) (left) 10 ANo.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
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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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