
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
E00603200677
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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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
E00629700016
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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Interior lamps
E007120012201- Room lamp (rear)
2-
Map & room lamps (front)
NOTE l If you leave the lamps on when the ready in-
dicator is not illuminated, you will run down
the auxiliary battery.
Before  you  leave  the  vehicle,  make  sure  that
the lamps are turned off. Map & room lamps (front)
E00717300609
Room lamp 1- (DOOR)
lThe 
lamp  illuminates  when  a  door  or  the
tailgate is opened. It goes off about 15 sec-
onds  after  the  door  or  tailgate  is  closed
(delayed off function).
However,  the  lamp  goes  off  immediately
in the following cases: • When  the  electric  motor  switch  isturned to the “ON” position.
• When  the  central  door  lock  function is used to lock the vehicle.
• When  the  remote  control  switch  of the  keyless  entry  system  is  used  to
lock the vehicle.
l If  the  lamp  is  left  switched  on  with  the
electric  motor  switch  in  the  “LOCK”  or
“ACC” position and a door or the tailgate
is  opened,  it  goes  off  automatically  after
approximately 30 minutes.
The lamp will illuminate again after it au-
tomatically goes off in the following cases: • When 
the  electric  motor  switch  is
turned to the “ON” position.
• When  the  remote  control  switch  of the keyless entry system is operated.
• When  any  of  the  doors  or  the  tailgate is  opened  after  all  doors  and  the  tail-
gate are closed.
NOTE l When  the  key  is  removed  while  the  doors
and  tailgate  are  closed,  the  lamp  is  illumina-
ted and after about 15 seconds it goes off.
l The  time  until  the  lamp  goes  off  (delayed
off)  can  be  adjusted.  For  details,  please  con-
sult  a  MITSUBISHI  MOTORS  Authorized
Service Point.
l The auto cut-out function can be deactivated.
For  details,  please  consult  a  MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
2-   The  lamp  stays  off  regardless  of  whether  the
doors and tailgate are open or closed. For pleasant driving
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Map lamps
E00765200058
Regardless 
of  the  position  of  the  room  lamp
switch,  when  the  lens  is  pressed,  the  lamp  on  the
side that was pressed will illuminate. Press the lens
again to turn off the lamp. Room lamp (rear)
E007123003851- (ON)
The 
 lamp  illuminates  regardless  of  whether
the doors and tailgate are open or closed.
  2- (•)
lThe 
lamp  illuminates  when  a  door  or  the
tailgate is opened. It goes off about 15 sec-
onds  after  the  door  or  tailgate  is  closed
(delayed off function).
However,  the  lamp  goes  off  immediately
in the following cases: • When  the  electric  motor  switch  isturned to the “ON” position.
• When  the  central  door  lock  function is used to lock the vehicle.
• When  the  remote  control  switch  of the  keyless  entry  system  is  used  to
lock the vehicle.
 
l If  the  lamp  is  left  switched  on  with  the
electric  motor  switch  in  the  “LOCK”  or
“ACC” position and a door or the tailgate
is  opened,  it  goes  off  automatically  after
approximately 30 minutes.
The lamp will illuminate again after it au-
tomatically goes off in the following cases:
• When  the  electric  motor  switch  isturned to the “ON” position.
• When  the  remote  control  switch  of the keyless entry system is operated.
• When  any  of  the  doors  or  the  tailgate is  opened  after  all  doors  and  the  tail-
gate are closed.
NOTE l When  the  key  is  removed  while  the  doors
and  tailgate  are  closed,  the  lamp  is  illumina-
ted and after about 15 seconds it goes off.
l The  time  until  the  lamp  goes  off  (delayed
off)  can  be  adjusted.  For  details,  please  con-
sult  a  MITSUBISHI  MOTORS  Authorized
Service Point. l
The  auto cut-out function cannot be operated
when  the  room  lamp  switch  is  in  the  “ON”
position.
Also, this function can be deactivated. For de-
tails,  please  consult  a  MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
3- (OFF) The  lamp  goes  off  regardless  of  whether  the
doors and tailgate are open or closed. For pleasant driving
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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
I i-MiEV  02
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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