2012 MITSUBISHI iMiEV oil temperature

Driving safety
4-7
4 Driving during cold weather
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Check the 12V starter battery, including terminals and
cables. During extremely cold weather, the 12V starter
battery will not be as strong and its power level may drop.
Before driving the vehicle, check to see if the headlights
are as bright as normal. Charge or replace the 12V starter
battery if necessary. During extreme cold weather, it is
possible that a very low 12V starter battery could freeze.
Check the antifreeze.
If there is not enough coolant because of a leak, add high-
quality ethylene glycol antifreeze and water. Use Dia
Queen Super Long Life Coolant Premium or an equiva-
lent. The recommended blend is about 50 % water and 50
% anti-freeze. Use a higher concentration (not over 60 %)
when the outside temperature is -31 °F (-35 °C) or lower.
When the electric motor unit is working very hard (for
example, during mountain driving and/or when the out-
side temperature is high), use a 50 % concentration. This
blend will provide adequate protection from corrosion and
boiling.
WA R N I N G
!
The 12V starter battery gives off explosive hydrogen
gas. Any spark or flame can cause the 12V starter
battery to explode, which could cause serious injury
or death.
Always wear protective clothes and a face mask
when working with your 12V starter battery, or let a
skilled mechanic do it.
WA R N I N G
!
Never open the coolant reservoir cap while it is hot.
You could be seriously burned.
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7-10 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
To add coolant
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Mitsubishi Genuine Coolant provides excellent protection
against corrosion and rust formation on all metals, including
aluminum.
If you need to add coolant often, the cooling system should be
pressure-tested for leaks. Take your vehicle to a certified i-
MiEV dealer for testing.
Reservoir cap
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The reservoir cap (E) must be tightly sealed to prevent losing
coolant which may result in electric motor or nearby parts of
the room under the hood damage. Only use a Genuine
Mitsubishi Parts reservoir cap, or an approved equivalent.
Use “Dia Queen Super Long Life Coolant Premium” or an
equivalent*.
*: similar high quality ethylene glycol based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrate and non-borate coolant with long life
hybrid organic acid technology
CAUTION
!
Do not use alcohol or methanol antifreeze or any
coolants that contain them. Using the wrong anti-
freeze can corrode aluminum parts.
The required concentration of anti-freeze differs
depending on the expected ambient temperature.
Above -31 °F (-35 °C): 50 % concentration of anti-
freeze
Below -31 °F (-35 °C): 60 % concentration of anti-
freeze
You can check the concentration level with a gauge
from an automotive supply store, or a certified i-
MiEV dealer or service station can check it for you.
Do not use water to adjust the concentration of cool-
ant.

Do not top off the tank with plain water only. Water
by itself boils at a lower temperature and does not
stop rust or freezing. If the water freezes, it will
damage your cooling system. Do not use tap water. It
can cause corrosion and rust.
WA R N I N G
!
Wait for the electric motor to cool down before
opening the reservoir cap. Otherwise hot steam or
boiling coolant could spray up from the reservoir
and scald you.
CAUTION
!
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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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