2013 MITSUBISHI iMiEV Owner's Manual (in English)

5. Press the brake pedal with your right foot.
Turn the electric motor switch fully, keep it
in the “START” position for one to two sec-
onds, and slowly return it to its original posi-
tion. When you hear the startup sound and
the ready indicator comes on, startup of the
electric motor unit is complete.
NOTE l If the ready indicator does not illuminate, re-
turn the electric motor switch to the “LOCK”
position once. After a while, turn it to the
“START” position to start the electric motor
unit.
l To prevent a careless start, your vehicle is
equipped with electric motor reminder. Refer
to “Electric motor reminder” on page 5-09.
Electric motor reminder E00630700029
If the driver’s door is opened while the key is in
the

“ON” position, the electric motor reminder buz-
zer sounds intermittently to remind the key is in the
electric motor switch.
Selector lever reminder E00630800017
If the driver’s door is opened while the selector lev-
er

is placed into the other positions from the “P”
(PARK) position while the electric motor switch is
on, the selector lever reminder buzzer sounds in the
interval shorter than electric motor reminder buzzer. Transmission
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Selector lever operation E00603301037 While depressing the brake pedal,
move

the selector lever through the gate. Move the selector lever through the gate. WARNING
l Always
depress the brake pedal when
shifting the selector lever into the other
position from the “P” (PARK) or “N”
(NEUTRAL) position.
Never put your foot on the accelerator ped-
al while shifting the selector lever from
the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) po-
sition.
NOTE l To

avoid erroneous operation, move the se-
lector lever firmly into each position and brief-
ly hold it there. Always check the position
shown by the selector lever position display
after moving the selector lever.
l If the brake pedal is not depressed and held,
the shift-lock device activates to prevent the
selector lever from being moved from the
“P” (PARK) position. Starting and driving
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Selector lever position indicator
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When
the electric motor switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the position of the selector lever is
indicated on the instrument cluster. When the selector lever position indicator blinks
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When the selector lever position indicator blinks
while

you are driving, there could be a malfunction
in the transmission system. CAUTION
l
If
the selector lever position indicator
blinks while you are driving, it is likely
that a safety device is operating because
of a malfunction in the transmission sys-
tem. We recommend you to have your ve-
hicle inspected as soon as possible.
l The selector lever position indicator warn-
ing function does not operate with the se-
lector lever in the “R” (REVERSE) posi-
tion.
Selector lever positions E00603800644
“P” PARK
This
position locks the transmission to prevent the
vehicle from moving. The electric motor unit can
be started in this position.
“R” REVERSE
This position is to back up. CAUTION
l
Never
shift into the “P” (PARK) or “R”
(REVERSE) position while the vehicle is
in motion to avoid transmission damage.
“N” NEUTRAL
It
should only be used when the vehicle is station-
ary for an extended length of time during driving,
such as in a traffic jam. WARNING
l Never
move the selector lever to the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position while driving. A se-
rious accident could occur since you
could accidentally move the lever into the
“P” (PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) position
or you will lose regenerative braking.
l On a gradient, the electric motor unit
should be started in the “P” (PARK) posi-
tion, not in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
l Always keep your right foot on the brake
pedal when shifting into or out of “N”
(NEUTRAL), to minimize the risk of loss
of control.
“D” DRIVE
This position is for normal driving.
Regenerative
braking is automatically applied
when necessary, depending on road conditions. CAUTION
l
Never
shift into the “D” (DRIVE) posi-
tion from the “R” (REVERSE) position
while the vehicle is in motion to avoid
transmission damage.
“B” BRAKE
This
position gives stronger regenerative braking
than the “D” (DRIVE) position. It increases the ve-
hicle’s usability on hills and enables more energy-
efficient driving. It is intended for downhill driving. Starting and driving
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WARNING
l Avoid sudden regenerative braking when
driving on wet or icy roads. Using sudden
regenerative braking under these condi-
tions could cause the vehicle to skid, re-
sulting in a serious accident.
NOTE l When

the traction battery level is nearly full
or the traction battery temperature is low, the
regenerative braking performance may be
weakened. In this case, drive the vehicle at a
low speed.
“C” COMFORT
This position gives weaker regenerative braking
than the “D” (DRIVE) position. It enables relaxed
driving in circumstances in which you do not accel-
erate or decelerate much (for example, suburban
driving). It is intended for long cruising. Driving the vehicle
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Operation of the transmission E00629800020 CAUTION
l
Before
selecting a position with the elec-
tric motor unit running and the vehicle
stationary, fully depress the brake pedal
to prevent the vehicle from creeping.
The vehicle will begin to move as soon as
the transmission is engaged, the brakes
should only be released when you are
ready to drive away.
l Depress the brake pedal with the right
foot at all times.
Using the left foot could cause driver move-
ment delay in case of an emergency.
l Operating the accelerator pedal while the
other foot is resting on the brake pedal
will affect braking efficiency and may
cause premature wear of brake pads.
Waiting E00630900018
For short waiting periods, such as at traffic signals
the

vehicle can be left in selector lever position and
held stationary with the service brake.
For longer waiting periods with the electric motor
unit running, place the selector lever in the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position and apply the parking brake,
while holding the vehicle stationary with the serv-
ice brake. CAUTION
l
Never
hold the vehicle stationary while in
transmission on a hill with the accelera-
tor, always apply the parking brake and/
or service brake.
Parking E00631000016
To park the vehicle, first bring it to a complete
stop,

fully engage the parking brake, and then
move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position.
If you are going to leave the vehicle unattended, al-
ways switch off the electric motor unit and carry
the key.
NOTE
l On a slope, be sure to apply the parking
brake before moving the selector lever to the
“P” (PARK) position. If you move the selec-
tor lever to the “P” (PARK) position before
applying the parking brake, it may be diffi-
cult to disengage the selector lever from the
“P” (PARK) position when you next drive
the vehicle, requiring application of a strong
force to the selector lever to move it from the
“P” (PARK) position. Starting and driving
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Inspection and maintenance
following rough road operation E00606700383
After
operating the vehicle in rough road condi-
tions, be sure to perform the following inspection
and maintenance procedures:
l Check that the vehicle has not been damaged
by rocks, gravel, etc.
l Carefully wash the vehicle with water.
Drive the vehicle slowly while lightly depress-
ing the brake pedal in order to dry out the
brakes. If the brakes still do not function prop-
erly, we recommend you to have the brakes
checked as soon as possible.
l Remove the insects, dried grass, etc. clog-
ging the radiator core.
l Check the inside of the vehicle. If water en-
try is found, dry the carpet etc.
l Inspect the headlamps, If the headlamp bulb
is flooded with water, we recommend you to
have it drained. Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
(AVAS) E00631600038
The
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) is
a device that uses sound to alert pedestrians of the
presence of the vehicle. The system operates when
the vehicle speed is about 35 km/h (22 mph) or less.
The sound starts when the AVAS is operated in the
following conditions.
l When the vehicle speed is about 3 km/h
(2 mph) or less and the brake pedal is not de-
pressed.
l When the vehicle speed is about 3 km/h
(2 mph) to 35 km/h (22 mph).

The sound does not start in the following cases. l When the vehicle speed is about 3 km/h
(2 mph) or less and the brake pedal is de-
pressed.
l When the vehicle speed is about 35 km/h
(22 mph) or more.
l When the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK)
position.
l When the indication lamp (A) in the AVAS
OFF switch illuminates. Under normal conditions, the indication lamp (A) il-
luminates
when the electric motor switch is turned
to the “ON” position and goes off a few seconds later. WARNING
l Even
if the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Sys-
tem (AVAS) sounds, pay special attention
to pedestrians.
Pedestrians may not notice the oncoming
vehicle, which may cause an accident re-
sulting in serious personal injury or death. Starting and driving
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CAUTION
l
Always confirm the indication lamp (A)
goes off before driving.
If the indication lamp (A) blinks, turn the
electric motor switch back to the
“LOCK” position and again turn the
switch to the “ON” position. It is not ab-
normal if the indication lamp (A) goes
off. If the indication lamp (A) blinks
again, have the vehicle inspected by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point as soon as possible.
AVAS OFF switch E00631700039
If the electric motor switch is turned on, the AVAS
is automatically turned on.
The

AVAS should be turned on while normal driv-
ing.
When driving on the freeway etc., it is possible to
turn off the AVAS by pressing the AVAS OFF
switch.
If pressing the AVAS OFF switch, the audible
alarm does not sound and indication lamp (A) illu-
minates. If pressing the AVAS OFF switch once again, the
AVAS

is activated and the indication lamp (A)
goes off. WARNING
l Never
turn the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting
System (AVAS) off if you are in a place
where pedestrians might be present.
NOTE l If

the electric motor switch is turned to the
“ACC” or “LOCK” position while the
AVAS has been turned off, and the electric
motor switch is turned to the “ON” position
again, the AVAS is activated. l
If
the AVAS OFF switch is continuously
pressed after the AVAS is turned off, the in-
correct operation prevention function works
and the system turns on again. Starting and driving
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Braking
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All
the parts of the brake system are critical to safe-
ty. We recommend you to have the vehicle
checked at regular intervals according to the serv-
ice booklet. CAUTION
l
Avoid
driving habits that cause heavy
braking and never “ride” the brakes by
resting your foot on the brake pedal
while driving.
It causes brake overheating and fading.
Brake system
The
service brake is divided into two brake cir-
cuits. And your vehicle is equipped with power
brakes. If one brake circuit fails, the other is availa-
ble to stop the vehicle. If you should lose the pow-
er assist for some reason, the brakes will still work.
In these situations, even if the brake pedal moves
down to the very end of its possible stroke or re-
sists being depressed, keep depressing the brake ped-
al down harder and further than usual; stop driving
as soon as possible and have the brake system re-
paired. WARNING
l Do
not turn off the electric motor unit
while your vehicle is in motion. If you
turn off the electric motor unit while driv-
ing, the power assistance for the braking
system will stop working and your brakes
will not work effectively. This could lead
to a crash and serious injury. WARNING
l If
the power assist is lost or if either
brake hydraulic system stops working
properly, have your vehicle checked im-
mediately.
Warning lamp
The
brake warning lamp illuminates to indicate a
fault in the braking system. Refer to “Brake warn-
ing lamp” on page 4-09.
When brakes are wet
Check the brake system while driving at a low
speed immediately after starting, especially when
the brakes are wet, to confirm they work normally.
A film of water can be formed on the brake discs
or brake drums and prevent normal braking after
driving in heavy rain or through large puddles, or
after the vehicle is washed. If this occurs, dry the
brakes out by driving slowly while lightly depress-
ing the brake pedal.
When driving downhill
It is important to take advantage of regenerative
braking by shifting to the “B” (BRAKE) position
while driving on steep downhill roads in order to
prevent the brakes from overheating. WARNING
l Do
not leave any objects near the brake
pedal or let a floor mat slide under it; do-
ing so could prevent the full pedal stroke
that would be necessary in an emergency.
Make sure that the pedal can be operated
freely at all times. Make sure the floor
mat is securely held in place.
Brake pad and linings l Avoid hard braking situations.
New

brakes need to be broken-in by moder-
ate use for the first 200 km (125 miles).
l The disc brakes are provided with a warning
device which emits a shrieking metallic
sound while braking if the brake pads have
reached their wear limit. If you hear this
sound, have the brake pads replaced immedi-
ately. WARNING
l Driving
with worn brake pads will make
it harder to stop, and can cause an acci-
dent. Starting and driving
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Brake assist system
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The brake assist system is a device assisting drivers
who
cannot depress the brake pedal firmly when it
is necessary to do so (such as in emergency stop sit-
uations) and provides greater braking force.

If the brake pedal is depressed suddenly, the brakes
will be applied with more force than usual. CAUTION
l
The
brake assist system is not a device de-
signed to exercise braking force greater
than its capacity. Make sure to always
keep a sufficient distance between vehi-
cles in front of you without relying too
much on the brake assist system.
NOTE l Once

the brake assist system is operational,
it maintains great braking force even if the
brake pedal is lightly released.
To stop its operation, completely remove
your foot from the brake pedal.
l The brake assist system may become opera-
tional when the brake pedal is fully de-
pressed even if it has not been depressed sud-
denly. l
When
the brake assist system is in use, you
may feel as if the depressed brake pedal is
soft, the pedal moves in small motions in con-
junction with the sound of the ABS opera-
tion, or the vehicle body and the steering
wheel vibrate. This occurs when the brake as-
sist system is operating normally and does
not indicate faulty operation. Continue to
firmly depress the brake pedal.
l You may hear an operation noise when the
brake pedal is depressed suddenly while sta-
tionary. This does not indicate a malfunction
and the brake assist system is operating nor-
mally. Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
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The
anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps prevent
the wheels from locking during braking. This helps
maintain vehicle drivability and steering wheel han-
dling.
Driving hints
l Always keep a safe distance from the vehicle
in front of you. Even if your vehicle is equip-
ped with ABS, leave a greater braking dis-
tance when:
• Driving on gravel or snow-covered roads.
• Driving with tyre chains installed.
• Driving on uneven road surfaces.
l Operation of ABS is not restricted to situa-
tions where brakes are applied suddenly.
This system may also prevent the wheels
from locking when you drive over manholes,
steel roadwork plates, road markings, or any
uneven road surface.
l When the ABS is activated, you may feel the
brake pedal pulsation and the vibrations of
the vehicle body and steering wheel. It may
also feel as if the pedal resists being pressed.
In this situation, simply hold the brake ped-
al down firmly. Do not pump the brake,
which will result in reduced braking per-
formance.
l An operation noise may be emitted from the
bonnet room in the following situations. The
sound is associated with checking the opera-
tions of the anti-lock brake system.
At this time, you may feel a shock from the
brake pedal if you depress it. These do not in-
dicate a malfunction.
• When the electric motor switch is turnedto the “ON” position. Starting and driving
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• When the vehicle is driven for a while af-
ter the electric motor is turned on.
l The ABS can be used after the vehicle has
reached a speed over approximately 10 km/h
(6 mph). It stops working when the vehicle
slows below approximately 5 km/h (3 mph). CAUTION
l
The
ABS cannot prevent accidents. It is
your responsibility to take safety precau-
tions and to drive carefully.
l To prevent failure of the ABS, be sure
wheels and tyres are of the specified size
and the same type.
l Do not install any aftermarket limited-
slip differential (LSD) on your vehicle.
The ABS may stop functioning properly.
ABS warning lamp E00607201207If there is a malfunction in the system, the ABS
warning lamp will come on. Under normal conditions, the ABS warning lamp
only

comes on when the electric motor switch is
turned to the “ON” position and goes off a few sec-
onds later. CAUTION
l
Any
of the following indicates that the
ABS is not functioning and only the stand-
ard brake system is working. (The stand-
ard brake system is functioning normal-
ly.) If this happens, we recommend you to
have your vehicle inspected as soon as pos-
sible. • When the electric motor switch isturned to the “ON” position, the warn-
ing lamp does not come on or it re-
mains on and does not go off.
• The warning lamp comes on while driv- ing
If the warning lamp illuminates while
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If only the ABS warning lamp illuminates
Avoid
hard braking and high-speed driving. Stop
the vehicle in a safe place, put the selector lever to
the “P” (PARK) position and turn off the electric
motor unit.
Restart the electric motor unit and check to see
whether the lamp goes out after a few minutes driv-
ing; if it then remains off during driving, there is
no problem.
However, if the warning lamp does not disappear,
or if it comes on again when the vehicle is driven,
we recommend you to have the vehicle checked. If the ABS warning lamp and brake warning
lamp illuminate at the same time
The

ABS and brake force distribution function may
not work, so hard braking could make the vehicle
unstable.
Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving. Stop
the vehicle in a safe place and we recommend you
to have it checked.
NOTE
l The warning lamp may be illuminated when
the electric motor unit is started while the aux-
iliary battery voltage is low, but this is not an
ABS malfunction.
When the traction battery is charged, the aux-
iliary battery is charged at the same time, and
the warning lamp will go out.
If the warning lamp does not go out or illumi-
nates from time to time even after the battery
is charged, have the vehicle inspected at a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point. Starting and driving
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