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NOTEThe system will be disarmed if, while the theft-alarm indi-
cator is illuminated, all doors and the liftgate are unlocked
by using the keyless entry system.
The system will be disarmed if, while the theft-alarm indi-
cator is illuminated, the electric motor switch is turned to
the “ON”.
The system will not be armed if a door or the liftgate is not
completely closed. If this happens, rearm the system as
described above.
The theft-alarm system can be activated when people are
riding inside the vehicle or when the windows are open.
To prevent accidental activation of the alarm, do not set
the system to the system armed mode while people are
riding in the vehicle.
If the answerback function (flashing of the turn signal
lights by locking and unlocking the doors and the liftgate)
is deactivated, the turn signal lights do not flash after the
locking and unlocking operation.
For information on the answerback function, refer to
“Keyless entry system” on pages 3-7.Alarm stageThe alarm will be activated if the following occurs while the
vehicle is parked and the system is armed.
One of the doors and the liftgate is opened without using
the keyless entry system.
Type of alarmWhen the alarm is activated:
1. The headlights blink on and off for 3 minutes.
After 3 minutes the headlights automatically shut off.
2. The horn will sound intermittently for 3 minutes.NOTEThe alarm will continue to operate for 3 minutes. At the
end of that period, the alarm will automatically shut off to
save battery power. The system will then be rearmed until
the proper disarming step is taken.
The alarm will resume if unauthorized actions are taken
again, even if the alarm has stopped.Horn sounds!
Headlights blink on and off!
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3-22 Features and controls
3Power window control
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NOTENever try to operate the main switch and sub-switch in
different directions at the same time. This will freeze the
window in position.
Operating the power windows repeatedly with the electric
motor unit stopped will run down the 12V starter battery.
Use the window switches only while the electric motor
unit is operating.
Main switch
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The main switch located on the driver’s door can be used to
operate all the windows.
A window can be opened or closed by operating the corre-
sponding switch.
Press the switch down to open the window, and pull up the
switch to close it.
If the driver’s door window switch is fully pressed down, the
driver’s door window automatically opens completely.
If you want to stop the window movement, operate the switch
lightly in the reverse direction.
1- Open (down)
2- Close (up)
WA R N I N G
!Before operating the power windows, make sure
that nothing can be trapped (head, hands, fingers,
etc.) in the window.Never leave the vehicle without carrying the key.Never leave children or unreliable adults unat-
tended inside the vehicle.
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Key reminder buzzer
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If the driver’s door is opened while the electric motor switch is
in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position, a tone will sound.
CAUTION
!Do not remove the key from the electric motor
switch while driving. The steering wheel will lock,
causing loss of control.If the ready indicator is turned off while driving, the
power brake booster will stop functioning and brak-
ing efficiency will be reduced. Also, the power steer-
ing system will not function and it will require
greater effort to manually steer the vehicle.Do not leave the key in the “ON” position for a long
time when the electric motor unit is not running.
This will cause the 12V starter battery to run down.
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“N” NEUTRALUse this position only when the vehicle is stationary for an
extended length of time while driving, such as in a traffic jam.“D” DRIVEUse this position for normal driving.
“ECO” ECO MODEUse this position when you desire to limit power consumption
and/or when moderate regenerative braking is required.“B” REGENERATIVE BRAKE MODEUse this position when strong regenerative braking is required,
such as on a steep downhill.NOTEWhen the main drive lithium-ion battery level is full or
nearly full, or the main drive lithium-ion battery tempera-
ture is low, the regenerative braking force may be reduced
and stronger effort may be required to operate the brakes.
WA R N I N G
!Never move the selector lever to the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position while the vehicle is in motion. You
will lose regenerative braking. In addition, a serious
accident could occur if the selector lever were inad-
vertently moved into the “P” (PARK) position or
“R” (REVERSE) position.
CAUTION
!To avoid transmission damage, never shift into the
“D” (DRIVE) position from the “R” (REVERSE)
position while the vehicle is in motion.
WA R N I N G
!While driving on a slippery road, do not use the “B”
position. Abruptly releasing the accelerator pedal
can apply strong regenerative braking causing the
vehicle to skid which could result in an accident.
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If the warning light illuminates while driving
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If only the ABS warning light illuminateAvoid hard braking and high-speed driving. Stop the vehicle in
a safe place, put the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position
and turn off the electric motor unit.
Restart the electric motor unit and check to see whether the
light goes out after a few minutes driving; if it then remains off
during driving, there is no problem.
However, if the warning light does not disappear, or if it comes
on again when the vehicle is driven, we recommend you to
have the vehicle checked.If the ABS warning light and brake warning light illu-
minate at the same timeThe ABS and brake force distribution function may not work,
so hard braking could make the vehicle unstable.
Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving. Stop the vehicle in
a safe place and we recommend you to have the vehicle
checked.NOTEThe warning light may be illuminated when the electric
motor unit is started while the 12V starter battery voltage
is low, but this is not an ABS malfunction.
When the main drive lithium-ion battery is charged, the
12V starter battery is charged at the same time, and the
warning light will go out.
If the warning light does not go out or illuminates from
time to time even after the battery is charged, take your
vehicle to a certified i-MiEV dealer and have the system
checked as soon as possible.After driving on snow or icy roads, remove any snow and
ice which may have been left around the wheels. On vehi-
cles that have an anti-lock braking system, be careful not
to damage the wheel speed sensors (A) or the cables
located at each wheel.
Front
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NOTETo avoid the risk of damage to the tire inflation pressure
sensors, have any punctured tire repaired by a certified i-
MiEV dealer. If the tire repair is not done by a certified i-
MiEV dealer, it is not covered by your warranty.
Do not use an aerosol puncture-repair spray on any tire.
Such a spray could damage the tire inflation pressure sen-
sors.
Using the tire repair kit may damage the tire inflation
pressure sensor. The vehicle must promptly be inspected
and repaired by a certified i-MiEV dealer after using the
tire repair kit.The tire pressure monitoring system may not work normally in
the following circumstances:
A wireless facility or device using the same frequency is
near the vehicle.
Snow or ice is stuck inside the fenders and/or on the
wheels.
The tire inflation pressure sensors’ battery is exhausted.
Wheels other than Mitsubishi Motors genuine wheels are
being used.
Wheels that are not fitted with tire inflation pressure sen-
sors are being used.
Wheels whose ID codes are not memorized by the vehicle
are used.
A window tint that affects the radio wave signals is
installed.
NOTETire inflation pressures vary with the ambient tempera-
ture. If the vehicle is subjected to large variations in ambi-
ent temperature, the tire inflation pressures may be under-
inflated (causing the warning light to come on) when the
ambient temperature is relatively low. If the warning light
comes on, adjust the tire inflation pressure.
WA R N I N G
!If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light
illuminates while you are driving, avoid hard brak-
ing, sharp steering maneuvers and high speeds.
Driving with an under-inflated tire adversely affects
vehicle performance and can result in an accident.
CAUTION
!The tire pressure monitoring system warning light
may not illuminate immediately in the event of a tire
blowout or rapid leak.
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Trip odometer
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The trip odometer shows the distance traveled since the last
time it was reset.
There are two trip odometer displays: and .
Trip odometer can be used to measure the distance traveled
since the current trip began.
At the same time, Trip odometer can be used to measure
the distance from a second location.NOTEEven if the electric motor switch is turned to “ACC” or
“LOCK” position, the trip odometer will be displayed for
about 30 seconds after the reset button is pressed.
To reset the trip odometer
To zero the counter, press and hold the reset button for more
than 1 second. Only the currently displayed value will be reset.
If trip odometer is displayed, for example, only trip odom-
eter will be reset. NOTEBoth trip odometer and trip odometer can measure
trips up to 9999.9 miles/kilometers.
If the 12V starter battery is disconnected for a long time,
both of these displays will be reset to “0”.
Service reminder
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The service reminder shows the driving distance or number of
months remaining until the next recommended periodic main-
tenance inspection is required.
When the next inspection is nearly due, the display shows “----
--”.NOTEThe service reminder time can be modified by a certified
i-MiEV dealer, to adjust for severe usage, etc. Refer to
“Severe maintenance schedule” in your vehicle’s War-
ranty and Maintenance Manual. For further information,
please contact a certified i-MiEV dealer.
Even if the electric motor switch is turned to “ACC” or
“LOCK” position, the service reminder will be displayed
for about 30 seconds after reset button is pressed.
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Dash lights brightness indicator
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Each time you press the dash lights illumination button (B), the
brightness of the instruments changes.
NOTEYou can adjust to 4 different levels for when the parking
lights or headlights are illuminated and 4 for when they
are not.
If you press and hold the button for longer than about 1
second, the brightness automatically scrolls through its
different levels, and stops scrolling when you release the
button. Select your desired level of brightness.
When the combination headlights and dimmer switch is in
the “AUTO” position, the meter illumination switches
automatically to the adjusted brightness, depending on the
brightness outside the vehicle.
The brightness level of the instruments is stored when the
electric motor switch is turned off.
If the 12V starter battery is disconnected for a long time,
these level of brightness will be reset.
A- Brightness display
B- Dash lights illumination button
Bright Dim
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