2013 MITSUBISHI iMiEV transmission

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.
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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.
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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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Towing with all wheels on the ground
Towing with front wheels off the groundCAUTION
l
Never
tow the vehicle using a sling type
truck.
Doing so will damage the bumper and/or
body.
Towing with a sling-type truck Towing with rear wheels raised off the ground
Place the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) po-
sition.
Turn

the electric motor switch to the “ACC” posi-
tion and secure the steering wheel in a straight-
ahead position with a rope or tie-down strap. Never
place the electric motor switch in the “LOCK” or
“ON” position when towing. CAUTION
l
If
the transmission or the steering system
has a problem or is damaged, transport
the vehicle on a flatbed truck or tow the
vehicle with the all wheels off the ground.
l If the electric motor switch is in the “ON”
position, the Active Stability Control
(ASC) system may operate, resulting in
an accident. Make sure the electric motor
switch is in the “ACC” position before tow-
ing. Emergency towing
If

the traction battery is completely discharged in
an emergency, your vehicle may be temporarily tow-
ed by a rope secured to the towing hook.
In case of your vehicle is to be towed by another
vehicle, pay careful attention to the following points.
If your vehicle is to be towed by another vehicle WARNING
l Do not tow the vehicle by this method, ex-
cept

when the traction battery is complete-
ly discharged.
This may cause a fire, if wiring in the elec-
tric motor unit room becomes damaged.
1. The
front towing hook (A) is located as shown in the illustration. Secure the tow rope
to the front towing hook. For emergencies
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NOTE
l Using
any part other than the designated tow-
ing hook (A) could result in damage to the ve-
hicle body.
l Using a wire rope or metal chain can result
in damage to the vehicle body. It is best to
use a non-metallic rope. If you use a wire
rope or metal chain, wrap it with cloth at any
point where it touches the vehicle body.
l Take care that the tow rope is kept as horizon-
tal as possible. An angled tow rope can dam-
age the vehicle body.
2. Start the electric motor unit. CAUTION
l
If
the vehicle is towed with the electric mo-
tor switch in the “ON” position without
starting the electric motor unit, the auxili-
ary battery may be flat during towing. In
this case, the brake performance may be
very poor. Steering is also very heavy.
l Do not leave the electric motor switch in
the “LOCK” position. The steering wheel
will lock, causing loss of control.
3. Place
the selector lever in the “N” (NEU- TRAL) position.
4. Turn on the hazard warning lamps if required by law. (Follow the local driving laws and
regulations.)
5. During towing make sure that close contact is maintained between the drivers of both ve-
hicles, and that the vehicles travel at low
speed. CAUTION
l
The
person in the vehicle being towed
must pay attention to the brake lamps of
the towing vehicle and make sure the
rope never becomes slack.
l Avoid sudden braking, sudden accelera-
tion and sharp turning; such operation
could cause damage to the towing hooks
or the tow rope.
People in the vicinity could be injured as
a result.
l When towing or being towed down a long
slope, the brakes may overheat reducing
the effectiveness. In this situation, have
your vehicle transported by a tow truck.
l When the vehicle is to be towed by anoth-
er vehicle with all wheels on the ground,
make sure that the towing speed and dis-
tance given below are never exceeded,
causing damage to the transmission.

Towing speed: 30 km/h (19 mph)
Towing distance: 30 km (19 miles)

For the towing speed and the towing dis-
tance, follow the local driving laws and
regulations.
Towing another vehicle
Your
vehicle cannot be used to tow another vehicle. Operation under adverse driving
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On a flooded road l Do

not drive on a flooded road. If you drive
on a flooded road, not only the electric motor
unit stops but also a failure like electric leak-
age or short circuit may occur.
If you inevitably had to run on a flooded
road and the vehicle was exposed to water,
be sure to have your vehicle inspected by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
l If there is water on the brakes after driving
through puddles or washing the vehicle, re-
sulting in temporarily ineffective brakes. In
such cases, lightly depress the brake pedal to
see if the brakes operate properly. If they do
not, lightly depress the pedal several times
while driving in order to dry the brake pads.
l When driving in rain or on a road with many
puddles a layer of water may form between
the tyres and the road surface.
This reduces a tyre’s frictional resistance on
the road, resulting in loss of steering stability
and braking capability.

To cope with this, observe the following items:
(a) Drive your vehicle at slow speed.
(b) Do not drive on worn tyres.
(c) Always maintain the specified tyre inflation pressures.For emergencies
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Vehicle labeling
E01100102899
Vehicle identification number
The
vehicle identification number is stamped in the
location shown in the illustration. Vehicle information code plate
The

vehicle information code plate is riveted as
shown in the illustration. The plate shows model code, engine model, trans-
mission

model and body colour code, etc. Please
use this number when ordering replacement parts. 1- Model code
2-

Engine model code
3- Transmission model code
4- Body colour code
5- Interior code
6- Option code
7- Exterior code Electric motor number
The electric motor number is stamped on the flange
of

the electric motor frame as shown in the illustra-
tions. *: Front of the vehicleSpecifications
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No. Item Quantity Lubricants
1 Washer fluid
1.9 litres—2 Brake fluid
As requiredBrake fluid DOT 3 or DOT 43 Hot water heater fluid
LHD
1.9 litres [includes 0.4 litre in the re-
serve tank]
MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE SUPER LONG LIFE COOL-ANT PREMIUM or equivalent * RHD
1.7 litres
[includes 0.4 litre in the re-
serve tank] 4 Coolant
5.1 litres [includes 1.1 litres in the
reserve tank] 5 Transmission oil
0.75 litreMITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE ATF SP III6 Refrigerant (air conditioning)
305 - 345 gHFC-134a
* : similar high quality ethylene glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate and non-borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology Specifications
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Hot water heater fluid 8-09,9-08
Washer fluid 8-11,9-08
For cold and snowy weather 8-20
Front fog lamps Bulb capacity
8-24
Indication lamp 4-09
Replacement 8-31
Switch 4-15
Front room lamp Bulb capacity 8-24
Front seat 3-03
Front turn-signal lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-30
Fuel Modification/alterations to the electrical sys-
tems 05
Fuses 8-20
Fusible links 8-20
GGauges 4-02,4-08
General maintenance

8-19
General vehicle data 9-03
Genuine parts 05
Glove box 6-39
HHandling of compact discs 6-29
Hazard warning flasher switch 4-15
Hazard warning indication lamps

4-09
Head restraints 3-07
Headlamp levelling switch 4-13
Headlamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Headlamp flasher 4-13
Replacement 8-24,8-28,8-29 Switch 4-11
Heat Cautions and actions to deal with intense
heat 06
Heated mirror 5-07
Heated seats 3-04
High-beam indication lamp

4-09
High-mounted stop lamp Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-34
Hinges and latches lubrication 8-19
Horn switch 4-19
Hot water heater fluid 8-09,9-08
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Cruising range 03
Main features 02
Traction battery

02
If the vehicle breaks down 7-02
Indication and warning lamps 4-08
Indication lamps 4-09
Inside rear-view mirror 5-05
Inspection and maintenance following rough road
operation 5-12
Instruments 4-02
Intense cold Cautions and actions 08
Intense heat Cautions and actions 06
Interior lamps 6-37
J Jump starting (Emergency starting) 7-02 K Keyless entry system 2-03
Keys 2-02
L Labeling 9-02
Lamp monitor buzzer

4-12
Lamps (headlamps, fog lamp, etc.) auto-cutout func-
tion 4-12
Licence plate lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-34
Link System 6-33
Low voltage electrical system 9-05
Lubricants 9-08
LW/MW/FM electronic tuning radio with CD play-
er 6-10
M Map lamps 6-37,6-38
Bulb capacity
8-24
Meter illumination control 4-03,4-06
Mirror Inside rear-view mirror 5-05
Outside rear-view mirrors 5-05
Modification/alterations to the electrical sys-
tems 05
O Odometer 4-03,4-04
Oil
Transmission oil 9-08
Operation under adverse driving conditions

7-12
Outside rear-view mirrors 5-05 Alphabetical index
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P
Parking 5-04
Parking brake 5-03
Position lamps Bulb capacity
8-24
Indication lamp 4-09
Replacement 8-30
Power down warning lamp 4-11
Precautions to observe when using wipers and wash-
ers 4-18
Pregnant women restraint 3-10
Puncture Tyre repair kit 7-04
QQuick charging 1-12
RRadio
LW/MW/FM electronic tuning radio with CD
player 6-10
Ready indicator

4-09
Rear combination lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-33
Rear fog lamp Bulb capacity 8-24
Indication lamp 4-09
Replacement 8-32
Switch 4-16
Rear room lamp Bulb capacity 8-24
Rear seat 3-05
Rear turn-signal lamps Bulb capacity 8-24 Replacement 8-30,8-33
Rear window demister switch 4-18
Rear-view mirror Inside 5-05
Outside 5-05
Refill capacities

9-08
Regenerative braking 02
Regular charging 1-08
Replacement of lamp bulbs 8-23
Reversing lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-33
Roof carrier precaution 5-20
Room lamp (front) 6-37
Room lamp (rear) 6-38
S Safe driving techniques 5-03
Seat belt 3-08
Child restraint 3-11
Force limiter

3-11
Inspection 3-20
Pregnant women restraint 3-10
Pretensioner 3-11
Seat belt reminder/warning lamp (for driver and
front passenger) 3-09
Warning lamp (for rear passenger) 3-10
Seats Adjustment 3-03
Front seat 3-03
Head restraints 3-07
Heated seats 3-04
Rear seat 3-05
Secret box 6-39
Selector lever 5-09
Service precaution 8-06
Service reminder 4-03,4-04
Side turn-signal lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement

8-30,8-33
Snow tyres 8-16
Specifications 9-02
Speedometer 4-02
Starting the electric motor unit 5-08
Steering wheel lock 5-08
Stop lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-33
Storage spaces 6-39 Glove box 6-39
Secret box 6-39
Sun visors 6-35
Supplemental restraint system 3-20 Servicing 3-30
Warning lamp 3-29
T Tail lamps
Bulb capacity
8-24
Replacement 8-33
Tailgate 2-08
Towing 7-10
Traction battery 02
Transmission 5-09 Driving the vehicle 5-11
Selector lever 5-09
Selector lever position indicator 5-10
Tripmeter 4-03,4-04
Turn-signal indication lamps 4-09
Turn-signal lever 4-14
Tyre repair kit 7-04
Tyres 8-14 Inflation pressures 8-15
Size (tyre and wheel) 9-06
Snow tyres 8-16
Tread wear indicators 8-16 Alphabetical index
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