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NOTEMirror image is displayed on the screen.
Monitor brightness is adjusted automatically by sensors.
It is possible to change the display language of the screen.
For details, please refer to the separate owner’s manual for
“Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System”.
Under certain circumstances, it may become difficult to
see an image on the screen, even when the system is func-
tioning correctly.
• In a dark area, such as at night.
• When water drops or condensation are on the lens.
• When sunlight or headlights shine directly into the lens.
Instrument cluster
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1- Energy level gauge
2- Energy usage indicator
3- Odometer/Trip odometer/Dash lights brightness indica-
tor/Service reminder/Cruising range indicator/Outside
temperature display
4- Speedometer
5- Reset button/Dash lights illumination button/Selector
button
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Speedometer
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When the electric motor switch is in the “ON” position, the
speedometer indicates the vehicle’s speed in miles per hour
(mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h).NOTEThe display setting can be changed to the preferred units
(miles or km).
Refer to “Changing the display unit” on page 3-59.
Changing the display unit
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It is possible to select the speedometer’s display unit.
1. Press the reset button (A) to display the odometer (B).
(Refer to “To change the display” on page 3-61.)
2. Keep the reset button pressed for 2 seconds or longer to
change the display unit from MPH to km/h or from km/h
to MPH.NOTEOnce the display unit has changed, keeping the reset but-
ton pressed will not cause the display unit to change
again.
Ty p e 1 Ty p e 2
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The display unit for the cruising range will change to match the
selected speedometer’s display unit.NOTEEven if speedometer’s display unit is changed, the display
units for the odometer, trip odometer, and service
reminder do not change.
Energy usage indicator
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The consumption power of the electric motor unit, the air con-
ditioning, and charged power of electric energy generated from
the regenerative brake are indicated.
When the ready indicator illuminates, the indicating needle
moves to the standard position (A) and moves to the left or
right according to the use conditions of the vehicle.
[When the indicating needle moves to the right of the standard
position]
Indicates consumption power of the electric motor unit and the
air conditioning.
The more the needle moves to the right, the more electrical
power is being consumed.
[When the indicating needle moves to the left of the standard
position]
Indicates charged power of electric energy generated from the
regenerative brake.
The more the needle moves to the left, the more electric energy
is charged.
Speedometer
Cruising range
MPH miles
km/h km
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Odometer/Trip odometer/Dash lights brightness
indicator/Service reminder/Cruising range indi-
cator/Outside temperature display
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With the electric motor switch in the “ON” position, odometer,
trip odometer, dash lights brightness indicator, service
reminder, cruising range indicator, and outside temperature are
displayed.To change the display
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The display is changed every time the reset button (A) is
briefly pressed.
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NOTEThe cruising range indicator and outside temperature dis-
play are indicated when the electric motor switch is in the
“ON” position.
If there is no operation for about 10 seconds when the
meter illumination control or service reminder is shown,
the display returns to the odometer.Odometer
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The odometer indicates the total distance the vehicle has trav-
eled.NOTEEven if the electric motor switch is turned to “ACC” or
“LOCK”, the odometer will be displayed for about 30 sec-
onds after the reset button is pressed.
1- Odometer
2-
Trip odometer
3-
Trip odometer
4- Dash lights brightness indicator
5- Service reminder (Drive distance remaining until next
inspection)
6- Service reminder (Number of months remaining until next
inspection)
7- Cruising range indicator
8- Outside temperature display
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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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Alphabetical index
4Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch 7-27
Horn switch 3-90
Hot water heater fluid 7-7
,9-10
I
If the vehicle breaks down 6-2
i-MiEV 1-2
Cruising range 1-5
Main drive lithium-ion battery 1-4
Main features 1-2
Important facts to know in case of an accident 8-4
Indicator and warning light package 3-71
Indicators 3-72
Inside rearview mirror 3-26
Instrument cluster 3-58
Intense cold
Cautions and actions 1-12
Intense heat
Cautions and actions 1-10
Interior lights 3-124
J
Jump-starting 6-2
K
Key reminder buzzer 3-13
,3-31
Keyless entry system 3-7
Keys 3-2
L
Labeling 9-2
License plate lights
Bulb capacity 7-36
Replacement 7-47
Liftgate 3-16
Link System 3-90
Loading information 4-9
Lubricants 9-10
M
Main drive lithium-ion battery 1-4
Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery Level Indicator 1-63
MiEV Remote System 1-43
Mirror
Inside rearview mirror 3-26
Outside rearview mirrors 3-28
Modifications to and racing of your vehicle 1-7
O
Odometer 3-61
,3-62
Oil
Transmission oil 9-10
Operation under adverse driving conditions 6-22
Outside rearview mirrors 3-28
Outside temperature display 3-61
,3-67
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Alphabetical index
6Force limiter 2-23
Front passenger seat belt warning light 2-18
Maintenance and inspection 2-34
Pre-tensioner 2-21
Seat belt extender 2-20
Seat belt instructions 2-14
Seat belt use during pregnancy 2-21
Service brake 3-39
Service precautions 7-2
Service reminder 3-61
,3-63
Skid control function 3-47
Snow tires 7-24
Speedometer 3-59
Steering
Wheel lock 3-32
Stop lights
Bulb capacity 7-36
Replacement 7-42
Storage spaces 3-128
Sun visors 3-122
Supplemental Restraint System 2-35
How the Supplement Restraint System works 2-39
Servicing 2-57
Warning light 2-44
T
Tail lights
Bulb capacity 7-36
Replacement 7-42Theft-alarm system 3-18
Tire
Quality grading 8-2
Tire pressure monitoring system 3-49
Tire repair kit 6-7
Tires 7-18
Inflation pressure 7-21
Maintenance 7-23
Replacing tires and wheels 7-23
Rotation 7-24
Size (tire and wheel) 9-9
Snow tires 7-24
Tire and loading information placard 4-10
,9-4
Tire chains 7-24
Tread wear indicators 7-23
Towing 6-19
Traction control function 3-46
Trailer towing 4-14
Transmission 3-33
Selector lever operation 3-33
Selector lever position indicator 3-34
Selector lever positions 3-35
Trip odometer 3-61
,3-63
Turn signal lights
Indicators 3-72
Lever 3-82
U
USB input terminal 3-117
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