2012 MITSUBISHI iMiEV parking brake

Overview
Instruments and controls (Instrument panel)
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Supplemental restraint system (SRS) -
airbag (for front passenger’s seat) P.2-35
Side vents P.5-2
Cup holder P.3-130Glove compartment P.3-
129
Selector lever
P.3-33Parking brake lever P.3-25Cup holder P.3-130
Quick charging lid opener (if so equipped)
P.1-3312 V power outlet P.3-123Electric rear window defogger switch P.3-89 Heated seat switch
P. 2 - 7Air conditioning
P. 5 - 6Hazard warning flasher
switch P.3-83
Center vents P.5-2
Hood release lever
P. 7 - 4
Card holder P.3-129 Audio (if so equipped) P.5-18
Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System (if so equipped)
Refer to the separate “Mitsubishi Multi-Communication
System owner’s manual”
USB input terminal
(if so equipped)
P. 3 - 1 1 7
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Quick index
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If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...
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NOTE
These warning lights will come on for a few seconds for a bulb check when the electric motor switch is first turned to “ON”.
Warning light
Do this
Ref. page
12V starter battery charging system warning
light
Park your vehicle in a safe place and turn off the electric motor unit.
Contact a certified i-MiEV dealer for assistance.P. 3 - 7 4
or
Brake warning light
If this light comes on while driving, check to see that the parking
brake is fully released.

If this light stays on after releasing the parking brake, stop and check
the brake fluid level.

If the brake fluid level is correct, there may be a system malfunction.
Avoid hard braking and high speeds, and contact a certified i-MiEV
dealer for assistance.P. 3 - 7 3
Electric motor unit warning light
Park your vehicle in a safe place and contact a certified i-MiEV
dealer for assistance.P. 3 - 7 5
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1-2 General information/Charging
1Familiarizing yourself with i-MiEV
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i-MiEV is a pure electric vehicle. Some of the vehicle systems
operate differently from and have different characteristics than
ordinary vehicles equipped with an internal combustion
engine. For this reason, it is very important to read carefully
this entire owner’s manual.Main features
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i-MiEV is powered only by electricity. This vehicle does
not emit exhaust gases, such as carbon dioxide and nitro-
gen oxide.

The i-MiEV uses electricity stored in the lithium ion bat-
tery. The lithium-ion battery is called the main drive lith-
ium-ion battery. This vehicle does not have an internal
combustion engine and does not require gasoline or diesel
fuel.

The main drive lithium-ion battery must be charged with
electricity to drive the vehicle. As the vehicle operates, the
main drive lithium-ion battery gradually discharges. If the
main drive lithium-ion battery becomes completely dis-
charged, the vehicle will not operate until it is re-charged.
The charging process can take up to 23 hours as described
more precisely in this manual.

This vehicle uses two types of batteries. One is 12V
starter battery that is the same type of the battery used in
ordinary vehicles. It is called the 12V starter battery. The
other battery which propels the vehicle is called the main
drive lithium-ion battery.

The 12V starter battery provides power to the vehicle sys-
tems and features such as the audio system, supplemental
restraint systems, headlights and windshield wiper.
The main drive lithium-ion battery provides power to the
electric motor that propels the vehicle and charges the
12V starter battery.

Through a process called regenerative braking, the main
drive lithium-ion battery is automatically charged, while
the vehicle is decelerating or being driven downhill.
NOTE
If the 12V starter battery is discharge, the electric motor
unit cannot be started. And also the main drive lithium-ion
battery cannot be charged.
WA R N I N G
!
Pay special attention to pedestrians. Because there is
no engine noise, pedestrians may not know the vehi-
cle is approaching and may step into the path of
vehicle travel. Refer to “Approaching vehicle audi-
ble system (AVAS)” on page 3-38.
When leaving the vehicle, always turn off the elec-
tric motor switch. Refer to “Electric motor switch”
on page 3-30.
When parking, to avoid unintended vehicle move-
ment, always move the selector lever to “P” (PARK)
position and apply the parking brake because the
vehicle can move when the ready indicator light is
ON. When the ready indicator light is ON, do not
leave the selector lever in a position other than the
“P” (PARK) position. For the ready indicator, refer
to “Indicator and warning light package” on page 3-
71.
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General information/Charging
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Charging from rated AC 120 V outlet
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1. Fully apply the parking brake and place the selector lever
to the “P” (PARK) position.
2. Stop the electric devices such as lamps and turn the elec-
tric motor switch to the “LOCK” position.
3. Pull the regular charging opener (A) at the bottom left of
the instrument panel to open the regular charging lid (B)
at the right rear side of the vehicle.
4. Remove key and lock the vehicle.5. Press the tab (C) to open the inner lid (D).
A
B
WA R N I N G
!
Do not touch the metal terminal of the charge port
(E) and the regular charge connector.
Doing so could cause an electric shock and/or mal-
function.
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General information/Charging
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1 Quick charging (charging method with
quick charger)
(if so equipped)
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Your vehicle may be equipped with the quick charging port.
The quick charge port is compatible with most CHAdeMO*
(Japanese industry standard) connectors on charging stations.
*: Charging stations using this standard are UL certified and
safe to use in the US.
Improper charging can result in a fire, property damage, and
serious injury or death.
Carefully read instructions on “Precautions during charging the
main drive lithium-ion battery” on page 1-18, described in this
section and also instructions for a quick charger you uses, and
follow them.
NOTE
Repeatedly performing only quick charging (if so
equipped) can reduce the battery capacity. Regular charg-
ing is recommended unless quick charging is necessary.

Before using a publicly available quick charger, confirm
that the charger is suitable for your vehicle.

Make sure to lock the doors to prevent theft, etc. during
charging.
1. Fully apply the parking brake and move the selector lever
to the “P” (PARK) position.
2. Stop the electric devices such as lamps, air conditioning,
etc. and turn the electric motor switch to the “LOCK”
position.
WA R N I N G
!
Be sure to use a quick charger compatible with i-
MiEV. Use of a non-compatible quick charger may
cause a fire or malfunction.
For the quick charger compatible with i-MiEV, con-
sult an certified i-MiEV dealer.
For operation of a quick charger, follow instructions
for each quick charger.
Never connect or disconnect the charger with a wet
hand.
Never pull the cable to disconnect the charger.
During charging, the cooling fans under the hood
may automatically be operated even if the electric
motor switch is in the “LOCK” position. Keep your
hands away from the cooling fan during charging.

As the quick charge connector is heavier in compar-
ison to the regular charge connector, allowing it to
drop could cause damage to the vehicle or charge
connector or personal injury.
CAUTION
!
If the charge connector cannot easily be connected
to the charge port, do not force the connection. For-
eign material may be in the charge connector or
charge port, or the charging device may not be com-
patible with your vehicle. Contact a certified i-MiEV
dealer.
WA R N I N G
!
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1-42 General information/Charging
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In case of a collision
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In case of a collision, follow the instructions described below
to avoid severe burns and electrical shock that may result in
serious injury or death.
WA R N I N G
!
If your vehicle is drivable, pull your vehicle off the
road in a safe place, move the selector lever to the P
(PARK) position, apply the parking brake and turn
the electric motor switch to the lock position.
Never touch high-voltage wiring, connectors, and
other high-voltage parts, such as inverter unit and
main drive lithium-ion battery. An electric shock
may occur if exposed electric wires are visible when
viewed from inside or outside of your vehicle. For
their locations, see “High-voltage components” on
page 1-41.
If the vehicle receives a strong impact to the floor
while driving, stop the vehicle in a safe place and
check the floor.
Leaks or damage to the main drive lithium-ion bat-
tery may result in a fire. If you discover them, con-
tact emergency services immediately. Since the fluid
leak may be lithium manganite from the Lithium-
ion battery, never touch a fluid leak inside or outside
the vehicle. If the fluid contacts your skin or eyes,
wash it off immediately with a large amount of
water and receive immediate medical attention to
help avoid serious injury.

If a fire occurs in this vehicle, leave the vehicle as
soon as possible. Only use a type ABC, BC or C fire
extinguisher that is meant for use on electrical fires.
Using water or the incorrect fire extinguisher can
result in serious injury or death from electrical
shock.
If your vehicle needs to be towed, transport the vehi-
cle on a flatbed truck or tow the vehicle either with
all wheels or the rear wheels (drive wheels) off the
ground. If the rear wheels are on the ground when
towing, this may cause damage to the electric
motors. Also this may cause a fire, if wiring in the
electric motor unit room becomes damaged. Refer to
“Towing” on page 6-19.
If you are not able to safely assess the vehicle due to
vehicle damage, do not touch the vehicle. Leave the
vehicle and contact emergency services. Advise
emergency responders that this is an electric vehicle.
In the event of an accident that requires body repair
and painting, the vehicle should be delivered to a
Certified i-MiEV dealer to have the main drive lith-
ium-ion battery and high voltage parts such as the
inverter, including the wiring harness, removed
prior to painting. The main drive lithium-ion bat-
tery when exposed to heat in the paint booth will
experience battery capacity loss.
A damaged main drive lithium-ion battery can also
pose safety risks to untrained mechanics and repair
personnel.
WA R N I N G
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Features and controls
Break-in recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 2
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 2
Electronic immobilizer
(Anti-theft starting system). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 3
Keyless entry system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 7
Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 12
Power door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 14
Child safety locks for rear door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 15
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 16
Theft-alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 18
Power window control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 22
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 25
Inside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 26
Outside rearview mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 28
Electric motor switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 30
Steering wheel lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 32
Starting the electric motor unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 33
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 33
Acoustic vehicle alerting system (AVAS) . . . . . . .3- 38
Service brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 39
Brake assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 40
Anti-lock braking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 41
Electric power steering system (EPS) . . . . . . . . . .3- 44Active stability control (ASC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 46
Tire pressure monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 49
Rear-view camera (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 55
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 58
Indicator and warning light package . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 71
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 72
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 73
Combination headlights and dimmer switch . . . . . 3- 76
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 82
Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 83
Front fog light switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . 3- 83
Wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 84
Electric rear window defogger switch. . . . . . . . . . 3- 89
Horn switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 90
Link System (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 90
Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) . . . . . . . 3- 91
USB input terminal (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 117
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 122
12 V power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 123
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 124
Storage spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 128
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 130
Assist grip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 131
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Features and controls
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3 Parking brake
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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a complete stop, fully
engage the parking brake, and set the selector lever to “P”
(PARK) position.To apply To release
When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake and turn the
front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade, away from
the curb on an uphill grade.
1- Pull the lever up without pushing the button at the end of
hand grip.
When the parking brake is set and the electric motor switch
is in the “ON” position, the brake warning light in the instru-
ment cluster will come on.
Before driving, be sure to release the parking brake.
1- Pull the lever up slightly.
2- Press and hold the button at the end of the hand grip.
3- Push the lever downward.
CAUTION
!
Before driving, be sure that the parking brake is
fully released and brake warning light is off.
If a vehicle is driven without releasing the parking
brake, the brakes will be overheated, resulting in
ineffective braking and possible brake failure.
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