2013 MITSUBISHI iMiEV Owner's Manual (in English)

Foot/demister position
Air flows to the leg area, the windscreen and the
door windows. Demister position
Air
flows mainly to the windscreen and the door
windows.
“AUTO” position
The ventilators change to the following positions ac-
cording to the position of the temperature control di-
al.
Refer to “Temperature control dial” on page 6-04. Temperature control dial posi-
tion Ventilator
Between “C” and middle (•) : Upper part
of the passenger compartment
Middle (•) Set the dial to mid- dle
(•) from the
“C” side : Upper part
of the passenger compartment
Set the dial to mid-
dle
(•) from the
“H” side : Leg area
Between
middle (•) and “H” Near middle (•) : Leg area
Near “H” : Leg area,
windscreen and door windows CAUTION
l
When
using the mode selection dial be-
tween the “ ” and “ ” positions, pre-
vent fogging by pressing the air selection
switch to select outside air. (Refer to “Air
selection switch” on page 6-05.)
NOTE l With

the mode selection dial between the
“ ”
and “ ” positions, the air flows main-
ly to the upper part of the passenger compart-
ment. With the mode selection dial between
the “ ”
and “ ” positions, the air flows
mainly to the leg area.
l With the mode selection dial between the
“ ”
and “ ” positions, the air flows main-
ly to the leg area. With the mode selection di-
al between the “ ”
and “ ” positions, the
air flows mainly to the windscreen and door
windows. Air conditioning
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The

air conditioning can only be used when the
ready indicator is illuminated.
NOTE
l If the energy level gauge is at 0 bars or the
power down warning lamp illuminates, the
vehicle interior may not be cooled/heated
even though the dial or switch is operated.
Furthermore, the demist performance may al-
so be reduced.
Refer to “Energy level gauge” on page 4-06.
Refer to “Power down warning lamp” on
page 4-11. For pleasant driving
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Control panel
E00700600567A- Temperature control dial
B- MAX switch
C- Blower speed selection dial
D- Air conditioning switch E- Mode selection dialF- Air selection switch
NOTE l There is an interior air temperature sensor
(G) in the illustrated position.
Never place anything over the sensor, since
doing so will prevent it from functioning prop-
erly. Blower speed selection dial
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Select the blower speed by turning the blower
speed selection dial clockwise or anticlockwise.
Turn

the dial clockwise to increase the air flow and
anticlockwise to decrease the air flow.
When the dial is set to the “AUTO” position, the
air flow is adjusted automatically according to the
temperature of the interior and the position of the
temperature control dial. Temperature control dial
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Turn the temperature control dial clockwise or anti-
clockwise.
When

the dial is set to the middle (•) position, only
uncooled and unheated air will flow.
When the dial is moved to the middle (•) position
when using cooling or heating, the cooling or heat-
ing stops. NOTE
l When

the dial is moved from the middle (•)
position to the left while the air conditioning
is not operating, the air temperature will not
change.
l When the dial is moved to the middle (•) po-
sition and then to the left while the air condi-
tioning is operating, the air conditioning is op-
erated again. For pleasant driving
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l
When the temperature control dial is set to
the “C” position, the air selection changes au-
tomatically to the recirculation position and
the air conditioning operates.
When the dial is moved thereafter, the air con-
ditioning continues to operate and the air se-
lection setting returns to the setting before
the dial was set to the “C” position.
Air selection switch E00701300747
To change the air selection, simply press the air se-
lection switch.
l Outside air: Indication lamp (A) is OFF
Outside

air is introduced into the passenger
compartment.
l Recirculated air: Indication lamp (A) is ON
Air is recirculated inside the passenger com-
partment. CAUTION
l
Normally, use the outside position to keep
the

windscreen and side windows clear
and quickly remove fog or frost from the
windscreen.
If high cooling performance is desired, or
if the outside air is dusty or otherwise con-
taminated use the recirculation position.
Switch to the outside position periodically
to increase ventilation so that the win-
dows do not become fogged up.
l Use of the recirculation position for exten-
ded time may cause the windows to fog up.
Air conditioning switch (Air conditioning) E00701500954
Push the switch to turn the air conditioning on, the
indication lamp (A) will come on. Push the switch again to switch it off.MAX switch
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When

the blower speed selection dial is not OFF
and the MAX switch is pressed, the indication
lamp (A) illuminates and cooling/heating perform-
ance and the air conditioning setting is changed ac-
cording to the temperature control dial position.
When the switch is pressed again, the operation re-
turns to the mode before pressing the switch. When the temperature control dial is set be-
tween the middle (•) and the “H” position
The heating capability is the maximum.
When

the temperature control dial is in the mid-
dle (•) position
The air flow is the maximum.
When the temperature control dial is set be-
tween the “C” and the middle (•) position
The air conditioning automatically operates and the
cooling capability is the maximum. For pleasant driving
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NOTE
l When
the blower speed selection dial or tem-
perature control dial is operated with the indi-
cation lamp illuminated, the indication lamp
goes out and the selected function overrides
others.
Other functions return to the mode before
pressing the MAX switch.
l When the air conditioning is operated with
the MAX switch, the air conditioning does
not stop if the function is cancelled.
l Do not use the cooling/heating function with
the MAX switch for a long time. Since the
power consumption is larger than cooling/
heating not using the MAX switch, the cruis-
ing range is shortened.
Operating the air conditioning system E00701800465
Heating 1.Set

the mode selection dial to the “ ”
posi-
tion
2. Set the selection switch (A) to the outside po- sition.
3. Turn the temperature control dial clockwise or anticlockwise to the desired temperature
between the middle (•) and “H” position. 4. Select the desired blower speed.
NOTE
l When

the blower speed selection dial is set
to the “AUTO” position, the air flow is adjus-
ted automatically according to the tempera-
ture of the interior and the position of the tem-
perature control dial. Quick heating
1.Set

the mode selection dial to the “ ”
posi-
tion. 2. Set
the air selection switch (A) to the outside
position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial clockwise or anticlockwise between the middle (•) posi-
tion and “H” position.
4. Turn the blower speed selection dial to any position other than “OFF” position.
5. Press the MAX switch (B). NOTE
l Do

not use the heating function with the
MAX switch for a long time. Since the pow-
er consumption is larger than heating not us-
ing the MAX switch, the cruising range is
shortened. For pleasant driving
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Cooling
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Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” posi-
tion.
2. Set the air selection switch (A) to the outside position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial clockwise or anticlockwise to the desired temperature
between the middle (•) and “C” position.
4. Select the desired blower speed.
5. Push the air conditioning switch (B).
6. When the air conditioning is operating, the switch indication lamp (C) illuminates. CAUTION
l
If
the outside air is dusty or otherwise con-
taminated, or if high-cooling perform-
ance is desired, set the air selection switch
to the recirculation position and the tem-
perature control dial all the way to the left.
Switch to the outside position periodically
to increase ventilation so that the win-
dows do not become fogged up.
NOTE l When

the blower speed selection dial is set
to the “AUTO” position, the air flow is adjus-
ted automatically according to the tempera-
ture of the interior and the position of the tem-
perature control dial. Quick cooling
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Set
the mode selection dial to the “ ” posi-
tion.
2. Set the air selection switch (A) to the recircu- lation position.
3. Turn the temperature control clockwise or an- ticlockwise between the middle (•) and “C”
position.
4. Turn the blower speed selection dial to any position other than “OFF” position.
5. Press the MAX switch (B). The air conditioning automatically operates
and the indication lamp (C) illuminates.
NOTE l Do not use the cooling function with the
MAX switch for a long time. Since the pow-
er consumption is larger than cooling not us-
ing the MAX switch, the cruising range is
shortened. For pleasant driving
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Demisting of the windscreen and door windows
E00702100830CAUTION
l
For safety, make sure you have a clear
view through all the windows.
Use the mode selection dial (“ ”
or “ ”) to re-
move frost or mist from the windscreen or door win-
dows.
For ordinary demisting
Perform the following settings to prevent misting
of the windscreen and door windows, and to heat
the leg area. 1. Set
the air selection switch (A) to the outside
position.
2. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ”
posi-
tion.
3. Turn the temperature control dial clockwise or anticlockwise to the desired temperature
between the middle (•) and “H” position.
4. Select the desired blower speed.
5. Push the air conditioning switch (B). For quick demisting
1.
Set
the mode selection dial to the “ ” posi-
tion.
2. Turn
the temperature control dial clockwise
or anticlockwise to the desired temperature
between the middle (•) and “H” position.
3. Press the MAX switch (A).
NOTE l When the mode selection dial is in the “ ”
position,

the system operates automatically
and outside air is set automatically.
l To demist effectively, direct the air flow
from the side ventilators towards the door win-
dows.
l Do not set the temperature control dial to the
max. cool position. Cool air will blow
against the window glasses and prevent de-
misting.
l Since demisting or defrosting with the MAX
switch consumes the power greatly, stop the
switch after demisting or defrosting.
Use for a long time may shorten the cruising
range. Introduction of outside air
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To

introduce air into the vehicle during hot weath-
er, follow these procedures: 1. Set the mode selection dial to any position
other than “ ” position.
2. Turn

the temperature control dial to the mid-
dle (•) position.
3. Set the air selection switch (A) to the outside position.
4. Select the desired blower speed. NOTE
l When

the temperature control dial is turned
to the middle (•) position while the air condi-
tioning is operating, the air conditioning
turns off. For pleasant driving
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Important operation tips for the
air conditioning E00708301020
l Park the vehicle in the shade.
Parking
in the hot sun will make the vehicle
inside extremely hot, and it will require more
time to cool the interior.
If it is necessary to park in the sun, open the
windows for the first few minutes of air con-
ditioning operation to expel the hot air.
l Close the windows when the air conditioning
is in use.
The entry of outside air through open win-
dows will reduce the cooling efficiency.
l Too much cooling is not good for the health.
Keep the difference between the vehicle inte-
rior temperature and outside temperature to 5
to 6 °C.
l When operating the system, make sure the
air intake, which is located in front of the
windscreen, is free of obstructions such as
leaves and snow. Leaves collected in the air-
intake plenum may reduce air flow and plug
the plenum water drains.
l Too much cooling/heating can affect the cruis-
ing range, so maintain an appropriate temper-
ature to extend the cruising range.
Air conditioning system refrigerant
and lubricant recommendations
If the air conditioning seems less effective than usu-
al, the cause might be a refrigerant leak. We recom-
mend you to have the system inspected.
The air conditioning system in your vehicle must
be charged with the refrigerant HFC-134a and the
lubricant POE MA68EV. Use of any other refrigerant or lubricant will cause
severe
damage which will result in the need to re-
place your vehicle’s entire air conditioning system.
The release of refrigerant into the atmosphere is
not recommended.
The new refrigerant HFC-134a in your vehicle will
not harm the ozone layer.
We recommend you to recover and recycle the re-
frigerant for reuse.
During a long period of disuse
The air conditioning should be operated for at least
five minutes each week, even in cold weather. This
is to prevent the compressor from seizing and to
maintain the air conditioning in the best operating
condition. Air purifier
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An
air filter has been incorporated into the air con-
ditioning so that pollen and dust are cleaned from
the air.
Replace the air filter periodically as its ability to
clean the air will be reduced as it collects pollen
and dirt. For the maintenance interval, refer to the
“SERVICE BOOKLET”.
NOTE
l Operation in certain conditions such as driv-
ing on a dusty road and frequent use of the
air conditioning can lead to reduction of serv-
ice life of the filter. When you feel that the
air flow is lower than normal or when the
windscreen or windows start to fog up easily,
replace the air filter.
We recommend you to have it checked. For pleasant driving
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Remote Climate Control
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You
can run the air conditioning in advance of us-
ing the vehicle.
For details, refer to “Remote Climate Control” on
page 1-28. LW/MW/FM electronic tuning
radio with CD player* E00708502250
The
audio system can be used when the electric mo-
tor switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
NOTE
l To listen to the audio system while the elec-
tric motor unit is stopped, turn the electric mo-
tor switch to the “ACC” position.
l If a cellular phone is used inside the vehicle,
it may create noise from the audio equip-
ment. This does not mean that anything is
wrong with your audio equipment. In such a
case, use the cellular phone at a place as far
away as possible from the audio equipment.
l If foreign objects or water get into the audio
equipment, or if smoke or a strange odour
comes from it, immediately turn off the au-
dio system. We recommend you to have it
checked. Never try to repair it by yourself.
Avoid continuous usage without inspection
by a qualified person. Volume and tone control panel
E00708601153 1- VOLUME (Volume control) knob
2-

SEEK (Audio adjust) button
3- Display
4- POWER (On-Off) button
5- (Mode change) button
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Turn the VOLUME knob clockwise to increase the
volume; anticlockwise to decrease the volume.
The status will be displayed in the display. For pleasant driving
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