2012 MITSUBISHI iMiEV trailer

3-2 Features and controls
3Break-in recommendations
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Advanced automobile manufacturing techniques permit you to
operate your new vehicle without requiring a long break-in
period of low-speed driving.
However, you can add to the future performance and economy
of your vehicle by observing the following precautions during
the first 300 miles (500 km).
Drive your vehicle at moderate speeds during the break-in
period.

Do not overload the vehicle. Observe the seating capacity
(See “Cargo load precautions” on page 4-13).

Do not use this vehicle for trailer towing.
Keys
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Two keys are provided.
The keys fit all locks. Keep one in a safe place as a spare key.
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Driving safety
Economical driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 2
Driving, alcohol and drugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 3
Floor mat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 3
Vehicle preparation before driving. . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 5
Safe driving techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 6
Driving during cold weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 7
Braking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 8
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 8
Loading information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 9
Cargo loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 13
Trailer towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 14
Dinghy towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 14
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Driving safety
4-11
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This placard shows the maximum number of occupants permit-
ted to ride in your vehicle as well as “the combined weight of
occupants and cargo” (C), which is called the vehicle capacity
weight. This placard also tells you the size and recommended
inflation pressure for the original equipment tires on your vehi-
cle. For more information, refer to “Tires” on page 7-18.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
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1.
Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu-
pants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas-
sengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of
cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the
“XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be
five 150 lbs. passengers in your vehicle, the amount
of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650
lbs. (1400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and
cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may
not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from
your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Con-
sult this manual to determine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
NOTE

The above steps for determining correct load limit
were written in accordance with U.S.A. regulations.
For your vehicle, please determine correct load limit
bearing in mind the following differences:
• Your vehicle’s seating capacity is 4 people.
•Your vehicle cannot tow a trailer, so step 6 is irrele-
vant.
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4-14 Driving safety
4Trailer towing
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Dinghy towing
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Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not use this vehicle for trailer towing. It may not
be possible to maintain control or adequate braking.
CAUTION
!
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed
behind a motor home.
Dinghy towing can cause damage to the electric
motor unit. Damage caused by dinghy towing will
not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
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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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