2012 MITSUBISHI iMiEV power steering

2 Quick index
Anti-lock braking system warning light
When this light comes on, the anti-lock braking system is not func-
tioning and only the ordinary braking system is functioning.

Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the electric motor unit.
Test the system as described on page 3-43.

If the light does not go out after the test, or if it comes on again, we
recommend that you have the system checked at a certified i-MiEV
dealer as soon as possible.P. 3 - 4 2 ,
3-43
SRS warning light
It is not necessary to stop the vehicle immediately, but we recommend
that you have the airbag and the pre-tensioner seat belt system
checked at a certified i-MiEV dealer as soon as possible.P. 2 - 2 2 ,
2-44
Electric power steering system (EPS) warning
light
If this light comes on while driving, it may become harder to turn the
steering wheel.

Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the electric motor unit.
Test the system as described on page 3-45.

If the light does not go out after the test, or if it comes on again, we
recommend that you have the system checked at a certified i-MiEV
dealer as soon as possible.P.3-45
Power down warning light
If this light comes on while driving, avoid sudden acceleration and
sudden starting.

When the remaining power in the main drive lithium-ion battery is
low, recharge the main drive lithium-ion battery as soon as possible.P.3-75
Warning light
Do this
Ref. page
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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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3Electric motor switch
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LOCKThe steering wheel is locked. The key can be inserted and
removed only when the switch is in this position. ACCThe ready indicator is not illuminated, but the audio system
and other electric devices can be operated.ON The electric motor unit is running, and all the vehicle’s electri-
cal devices can be operated.
START The electric motor unit operates. After the electric motor unit
has started, release the key and it will automatically return to
the “ON” position.NOTE
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic immobilizer.
To start the electric motor unit, the ID code which the
transponder inside the key sends must match the one
registered to the immobilizer computer.
(Refer to “Electronic immobilizer” on page 3-3.)ACC power auto-cutout function
N00573800021
After about 30 minutes has elapsed with the electric motor
switch in the “ACC” position, the function automatically cuts
out the power for the audio system and other electric devices
that can be operated with that position.
When the electric motor switch is turned from the “ACC” posi-
tion, the power is supplied again to those devices.NOTE
It is possible to modify functions as follows:
• The ACC power auto-cutout function can be deactivated
by a certified i-MiEV dealer.To remove the key
N00571600025
When removing the key, first set the selector lever to the “P”
(PARK) position, and then turn the key to the “LOCK” position
and remove it.
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Key reminder buzzer
N00571700013
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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3 Service brake
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Brake pedalOveruse of the brake can cause poor brake response and pre-
mature wear of the brake pads.
Power brakes
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Your vehicle is equipped with power brakes for more braking
force with reduced brake pedal effort.
Your brakes are designed to operate at full capacity, even if the
power assist is lost.
If the power assist is lost, the effort needed to press the brake
pedal is greater.
If you should lose the power assist for some reason, the brakes
will still work.
If the power brake unit or either of the two brake hydraulic sys-
tems stop working properly, the rest of the brake system will
still work, but the vehicle will not slow down as quickly.
You will know this has happened if you find you need to
depress the brake pedal down further, or harder when slowing
down or stopping, or if the brake warning light comes on.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not leave any objects near the brake pedal or let
a floor mat slide under it; doing so could prevent the
full pedal stroke that would be necessary in an emer-
gency. Make sure that the pedal can be operated
freely at all times. Make sure the floor mat is
securely held in place.
CAUTION
!
It is important not to drive the vehicle with your foot
resting on the brake pedal when braking is not
required. This practice can result in very high brake
temperatures, premature pad wear, and possible
damage to the brakes.
WA R N I N G
!
Never turn off the electric motor switch while driv-
ing. Doing so will result in a loss of power assist for
the brakes and steering, increasing the effort
required to steer and brake the vehicle.
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3-44 Features and controls
3Electric power steering system (EPS)
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The electric power steering system (EPS) operates while the
electric motor unit is running.
The EPS uses an electric motor to assist the turning of the
steering wheel.
The EPS has mechanical steering capability in case the power
assist is lost. If the power assist is lost for some reason, you
will still be able to steer your vehicle. If the power assist is lost,
you will notice it takes much more effort to steer and that there
is much more “free play” in the steering wheel. If this happens,
take your vehicle to a certified i-MiEV dealer.NOTE
During repeated full-lock turning of the steering wheel
(for example, while you are maneuvering the vehicle into
a parking space), a protection function may be activated to
prevent overheating of the power steering system. This
function will make the steering wheel gradually harder to
turn. In this event, limit your turning of the steering wheel
for a while. When the system has cooled down, the steer-
ing effort will return to normal.
Rear
WA R N I N G
!
Do not turn the key from the ON position while the
vehicle is moving. Stopping the electric motor unit
would make the steering wheel extremely hard to
turn, possibly resulting in an accident.
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If you turn the steering wheel while the vehicle is station-
ary with the headlights on, the headlights may become
dim. This behavior is not abnormal. The headlights will
return to their original brightness after a short while.Electric power steering system warning light
N00574400011
If there is a malfunction in the system, the warning light will
come on.
Under normal conditions, the warning light comes on when the
electric motor switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes
off a few seconds later.
If the warning light appears while driving
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1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place, put the selector lever to
the “P” (PARK) position and turn off the electric motor
unit.
2. Restart the electric motor unit to check whether the warn-
ing light goes out; if it then remains off, there is no prob-
lem.
If the warning light does not go out, or it appears again
while driving, we recommend you to have your vehicle
inspected.
CAUTION
!
If the warning light appears during driving, it may
become harder to turn the steering wheel.
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3 Indicator and warning light package
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1- Low energy warning indicator → P.3-69
2- Selector lever position indicator → P.3-34
3- Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) indicator
→ P.3-38
4- High-beam indicator → P.3-72
5- Turn-signal indicators/Hazard warning lights → P.3-72
6- Position indicator → P.3-72
7- Front fog light indicator (if so equipped) → P.3-72
8- Service reminder → P.3-63
9- Outside air temperature warning indicator → P.3-67
10- Regenerative brake system indicator → P.3-72
11- Ready indicator → P. 3 - 7 2
12- Tire pressure monitoring system warning light → P.3-50
13- 12V starter battery charging system warning light → P.3-7414- Electric power steering system warning light → P.3-45
15- Electric motor unit warning light → P.3-75
16- Brake warning light → P.3-73
17- Anti-lock braking system warning light → P.3-42
18- Power down warning light → P.3-75
19- Active stability control (ASC) indicator → P.3-48
20- Active stability control (ASC) OFF indicator → P.3-48
21- Charging indicator → P.3-72
22- Theft-alarm indicator → P.3-18
23- Door-ajar warning light → P.3-74
24- Driver ’s seat belt reminder/warning light → P.2-17
25- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) warning light
→ P. 2 - 2 2
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