2013 MITSUBISHI iMiEV Owner's Manual (in English)

i-MiEVOWNER’S MANUAL
i-Mi
EV - ENGLISH - OHAE13E1
i-MiEV - ENGLISH - OHAE13E1

Foreword
E09200104089
Thank you for selecting a i-MiEV as your new vehicle.
This
owner’s manual will add to your understanding and full enjoyment of
the many fine features of this vehicle.
It contains information prepared to acquaint you with the proper way to oper-
ate and maintain your vehicle for the utmost in driving pleasure.

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Europe B.V. reserves the right to make changes in
design and specifications and/or to make additions to or improvements in
this product without obligation to install them on products previously manu-
factured.
It is an absolute requirement for the driver to strictly observe all laws and reg-
ulations concerning vehicles.

This owner’s manual has been written in compliance with such laws and reg-
ulations, but some of the contents may become contradictory with later amend-
ment of the laws and regulations.

Please leave this owner’s manual in this vehicle at time of resale. The next
owner will appreciate having access to the information contained in this own-
er’s manual.

Repairs to your vehicle:
Vehicles in the warranty period:
All warranty repairs must be carried out by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.

Vehicles outside the warranty period:
Where the vehicle is repaired is at the discretion of the owner.
Throughout this owner’s manual the words
WARNING and CAUTION ap-
pear.
These serve as reminders to be especially careful. Failure to follow instruc-
tions could result in personal injury or damage to your vehicle. WARNING
indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or death if in-
structions are not followed. CAUTION
means hazards or unsafe practices that could cause minor personal in-
jury or damage to your vehicle.
You will see another important symbol:
NOTE: gives helpful information.
*: indicates optional equipment.It
may differ according to the sales classification; refer
to the sales catalogue.
Abbreviations used in this owner’s manual:
LHD: Left-Hand Drive
RHD: Right-Hand Drive
The symbol used on the vehicles: : See owner’s manual Information for station service
E09300102480 Tyre inflation pressure
Refer to the “Vehicle care and Maintenance” section for the tyre inflation pressure. © 2012 Mitsubishi Motors Corporation 13 OHAE13E1
BLC12.001744

Table of contents
Overview
General information
Charging 1
Locking and unlocking 2
Seat and seat belts 3
Instruments and controls 4
Starting and driving 5
For pleasant driving 6
For emergencies 7
Vehicle care and Maintenance 8
Specifications 9
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Instruments and Controls (Driver’s area)
E00100106409 1. Instruments p. 4-02
2.
Windscreen wiper and washer switch p. 4-16Rear window wiper and washer switch p. 4-17
3. Electric motor switch p. 5-07
4. Supplemental restraint system - airbag (for driver's seat) p. 3-20 Horn switch p. 4-19
5. Combination headlamps and dipper switch p. 4-11 Turn-signal lever p. 4-14
Front fog lamp switch* p. 4-15
Rear fog lamp switch p. 4-16
6. Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) OFF switch p. 5-13
7. Regular charging lid opener p. 1-09
8. Fuses p. 8-20
9. Headlamp levelling switch p. 4-13
10. Active Stability Control (ASC) OFF switch p. 5-17
11. Electric remote-controlled outside rear-view mirrors switch p. 5-05 OverviewLHD
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1. Combination headlamps and dipper switch p. 4-11
Turn-signal lever p. 4-14
Front fog lamp switch* p. 4-15
Rear fog lamp switch p. 4-16
2.
Windscreen wiper and washer switch p. 4-16Rear window wiper and washer switch p. 4-17
3. Instruments p. 4-02
4. Headlamp levelling switch p. 4-13
5. Active Stability Control (ASC) OFF switch p. 5-19
6. Rear window demister switch p. 4-18
7. Electric remote-controlled outside rear-view mirrors switch p. 5-05
8. Fuses p. 8-20
9. Regular charging lid opener p. 1-09
10. Electric motor switch p. 5-07
11. Supplemental restraint system - airbag (for driver's seat) p. 3-20 Horn switch p. 4-19 OverviewRHD
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Instruments and Controls (Instrument panel)
E001001064121. Centre ventilators p. 6-10
2.
Digital clock* p. 6-31Audio* p. 6-10
3. Hazard warning flasher switch p. 4-15
4. Supplemental restraint system - airbag (for front passen- ger) p. 3-20
5. Side ventilators p. 6-02
6. Cup holder p. 6-40
7. Glove box p. 6-39
8. Bonnet release lever p. 8-07
9. Front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch p. 3-23
10. Card holder p. 6-39
11. Rear window demister switch p. 4-18
12. Accessory socket p. 6-36
13. Parking brake lever p. 5-03
14. Cup holder p. 6-40
15. Selector lever p. 5-09
16. Heated seat switch p. 3-04
17. Quick charging lid opener p. 1-12
18. USB input terminal* p. 6-33
19. Air conditioning p. 6-03
20. Heated seat switch p. 3-04 OverviewLHD
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1. Secret box p. 6-39
2.
Supplemental restraint system - airbag (for front passen-ger) p. 3-20
3. Digital clock* p. 6-31 Audio* p. 6-10
4. Hazard warning flasher switch p. 4-15
5. Air conditioning p. 6-03
6. Centre ventilators p. 6-10
7. Heated seat switch p. 3-04
8. Bonnet release lever p. 8-07
9. Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) OFF switch p. 5-13
10. Quick charging lid opener p. 1-12
11. Front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch p. 3-23
12. Heated seat switch p. 3-04
13. Selector lever p. 5-09
14. Parking brake lever p. 5-03
15. Cup holder p. 6-40
16. Accessory socket p. 6-36
17. USB input terminal* p. 6-33
18. Card holder p. 6-39
19. Glove box p. 6-39
20. Cup holder p. 6-40
21. Side ventilators p. 6-02 OverviewRHD
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Interior
E00100204536 1. Head restraints p. 3-07
2.
Supplemental restraint system - curtain airbag p. 3-27
3. Assist grip p. 6-41
4. Room lamp (rear) p. 6-38, 8-24
5. Seat belts p. 3-08
6. Sun visor p. 6-35 Vanity mirror p. 6-35
Card holder p. 6-36
7. Map & room lamps (front) p. 6-37, 8-24
8. Inside rear-view mirror p. 5-05
9. Electric window lock switch p. 2-10
10. Electric window control switch p. 2-09
11. Front seat p. 3-03
12. Supplemental restraint system - side airbag (for front seats) p. 3-27
13. Rear seat* p. 3-05
14. Tyre repair kit p. 7-04
15. Tether anchorages for child restraint system p. 3-18 OverviewLHD
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