2013 MITSUBISHI iMiEV cooling

Low energy warning indicator
E00530300011When the electric motor switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion
and the remaining bar of the energy level
gauge shows 2 bars or less, the warning indicator
(A) and the graduation (B) flash as follows:

When the energy level gauge shows 2 bars: The
warning indicator flashes.
When the energy level gauge shows 1 bar: The warn-
ing indicator and the graduation flash alternately.

Recharge the traction battery as soon as possible.
NOTE
l If the energy level gauge shows 0 bars dur-
ing use of the air conditioning (cooling or
heating), the air conditioning stops operation
and the mode is changed to fan only.
l If the energy level gauge shows 0 bars, the
power down warning lamp is illuminated to
control the output. l
If
the energy level gauge shows 2 bars while
the traction battery is being charged, the warn-
ing indicator flashes. If the energy level
gauge shows 1 bar while the traction battery
is being charged, the warning indicator and
the graduation flash alternately. Instruments and controls
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CAUTION
l
If the lamp illuminates while
driving, immediately park your
vehicle in a safe place and we
recommend you to have it
checked. Power down warning lamp
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If

this warning lamp illuminates, the pow-
er provided by the electric motor will be
reduced and the vehicle will only be able
to move at low speeds.
This warning lamp will illuminate;
l When the energy level in the trac-
tion battery is nearly empty.
l When temperature of the electric
motor unit or the traction battery
is too high or too low.
l When voltage of the traction bat-
tery becomes low.
If the energy level gauge shows 0 bar,
the traction battery is nearly empty and
must be charged as soon as possible. Re-
fer to “Charging” on page 1-02.
If the warning lamp illuminates when
the outside air temperature is very low,
move the vehicle to a warmer location. If the warning lamp illuminates after the
vehicle has been driven continuously up-
hill

or when the outside air temperature
is very high, stop the vehicle in a safe
place so the electric motor unit and/or
the traction battery can cool down.
When they have cooled down, the warn-
ing lamp will turn off. If the warning is
not cancelled, please contact a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point. CAUTION
l
When
the power down warning
lamp illuminates, the vehicle
will have decreased power and
vehicle speed. The reduced
speed may be lower than other
traffic, which could increase
the chance of a collision. Be es-
pecially careful when driving.
If the vehicle cannot maintain a
safe driving speed, pull to the
side of the road in a safe place.
NOTE l Illumination

of the power down
warning lamp does not indicate a
malfunction.
l If the power down warning lamp il-
luminates while the air condition-
ing is used, the cooling or heating
may stop operating and only the
fan will operate. Combination headlamps and
dipper switch E00506002099
Headlamps
NOTE l Do

not leave the lamps on for a long time
while the ready indicator is not illuminated.
A run-down auxiliary battery could result.
l When it rains, or when the vehicle has been
washed, the inside of the lens sometimes be-
comes foggy, but this does not indicate a func-
tional problem.
When the lamp is switched on, the heat will
remove the fog. However, if water gathers in-
side the lamp, we recommend you to have it
checked.
Rotate the switch to turn on the lamps. Instruments and controls
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Economical driving
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For
economical driving, there are some technical re-
quirements that have to be met. In order to achieve
longer life of the vehicle and the most economical
operation, we recommend you to have the vehicle
checked at regular intervals in accordance with the
service standards.
Starting and acceleration
Avoid driving with the accelerator pedal is pushed
way down, such as for unnecessarily sudden starts,
acceleration and deceleration. Smoothly depress
the accelerator pedal.
Observe the speed limit and keep the speed as con-
stant as possible while driving.
Idling
Parking for a long period with the ready indicator
illuminated will shorten the cruising range.
Speed
At higher vehicle speed, more traction battery is con-
sumed. Avoid driving at full speed. Even a slight re-
lease of the accelerator pedal will save a significant
amount of traction battery.
Tyre inflation pressure
Check the tyre inflation pressures at regular inter-
vals. Low tyre inflation pressure increases road re-
sistance. In addition, low tyre pressures adversely
affect tyre wear and driving stability.
Cargo loads
Do not drive with unnecessary articles in the lug-
gage compartment. Air conditioning
Too
much cooling/heating can affect the cruising
range, so maintain an appropriate temperature to ex-
tend the cruising range. Driving, alcohol and drugs
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Driving
after drinking alcohol is one of the most fre-
quent causes of accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired even
with blood alcohol levels far below the legal mini-
mum. If you have been drinking, don’t drive. Ride
with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab or
a friend, or use public transportation. Drinking cof-
fee or taking a cold shower will not make you sober.
Similarly, prescription and nonprescription drugs af-
fect your alertness, perception and reaction time.
Consult with your doctor or pharmacist before driv-
ing while under the influence of any of these medi-
cations. WARNING
l NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE.
Your

perceptions are less accurate, your
reflexes are slower and your judgment is
impaired. Starting and 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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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
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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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Important operation tips for the
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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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