2013 MITSUBISHI iMiEV battery

WARNING
• The brake warning lamp does not illuminate while
the parking brake is applied
and the electric motor
switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion.
• The brake warning lamp stays on when the parking
brake is not applied.
NOTE l When

the brake warning lamp illu-
minates, the warning buzzer may
also sound.
l When the brake pedal has been re-
peatedly depressed over a short pe-
riod of time, the brake warning
lamp may come on and the brake
warning buzzer may sound. The
service brake system is working
normally, if the warning lamp
goes out and the buzzer stops
sounding after a few seconds.
l At times, you may hear the brake
electric vacuum pump for the pow-
er brakes operating when the
ready indicator illuminates or the
brake pedal is depressed.
This sound is normal and does not
indicate a malfunction. Auxiliary battery charge warn-
ing lamp
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This

warning lamp will illuminate when
there is a fault with the charging system
of the auxiliary battery.
Normally, when the electric motor
switch is turned to the “ON” position,
this warning lamp will illuminate. Then,
when the electric motor unit is started
and the ready indicator illuminates, the
warning lamp will go out. CAUTION
l
If the warning lamp stays on af-
ter

the ready indicator illumi-
nates, there may be a problem
with the charging system for
the auxiliary battery. • Immediately park your vehi-cle in a safe place and we rec-
ommend you to have it
checked.
• Do not charge the auxiliary battery. Door ajar warning lamp
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This

lamp illuminates when either of the
doors (also, the tailgate) is not complete-
ly closed. If the vehicle speed exceeds about
8

km/h (5 mph) with a door ajar, the warn-
ing lamp will flash 16 times and, at the
same time, the buzzer will sound 16
times to notify the driver that a door is
ajar. CAUTION
l
Before
moving your vehicle,
check that the warning lamp is
OFF.
NOTE l The

flashing of the warning lamp
and the buzzer can be disabled.
For further information, we recom-
mend you to consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.
l When the driver’s door is open,
the door ajar warning buzzer does
not sound because the electric mo-
tor reminder or selector lever re-
minder sounds. Electric motor unit warning
lamp
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This

warning lamp will illuminate when
there is a fault at the high voltage area.
Refer to “Service precautions” on page
8-06. 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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• Flashing of the turn-signal lamps when
the lever is operated with the electric mo-
tor switch in the “ACC” position
• The turn-signal lamps 3-flash function for lane changes can be deactivated.
• The time required to operate the lever for the 3-flash function can be adjusted. Hazard warning flasher switch
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Use
the hazard warning flasher switch when the ve-
hicle has to be parked on the road for any emergency.
The hazard warning flashers can always be operat-
ed, regardless of the position of the electric motor
switch.

Push the switch to turn on the hazard warning flash-
ers, all turn-signal lamps flash continuously. To
turn them off, push the switch again. NOTE
l If

the switch is used for a long period while
the ready indicator is not illuminated, the aux-
iliary battery could go flat and it could be im-
possible to start the electric motor unit. Fog lamp switch
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Front fog lamp switch* E00508300685
The front fog lamps can be operated while the head-
lamps

or tail lamps are on. Turn the knob in the
“ON” direction to turn on the front fog lamps. An
indication lamp in the instrument cluster will also
come on. Turn the knob in the “OFF” direction to
turn off the front fog lamps. The knob will automat-
ically return to its original position when you re-
lease it. NOTE
l The

front fog lamps are automatically turned
off when the headlamps or tail lamps are
turned off. To turn the front fog lamps on
again, turn the knob in the “ON” direction af-
ter turning on the headlamps or tail lamps.
l Do not use fog lamps except in conditions of
fog, otherwise excessive lamp glare may tem-
porarily blind oncoming vehicle drivers. 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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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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• 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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Radio control panel and display
E007089012311- FM (FM1/FM2/FM3) indicator
2-
RADIO (FM/MW/LW selection) button
3- MEMORY (Memory selection) button
4- POWER (On-Off) button
5- SEEK (Up-seek) button
6- SEEK (Down-seek) button
To listen to the radio E00709000900
1. Press
the POWER button until it beeps to
turn the audio system on and off. The system
turns on in the last mode used.
2. Press the RADIO button to select the desired band.
3. Press the SEEK button to tune to a station, or
press the MEMORY button either or
to recall a station memorised. To tune the radio
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Automatic tuning
After

pressing the SEEK button, a receivable sta-
tion will be automatically selected and reception of
the station will begin.
Manual tuning
The frequency changes every time the SEEK but-
ton is pressed. Press the button to select the desired
station.
To enter frequencies into the memory E00716101186
Manual setting
You
can assign a maximum of 18 stations in the
FM band (6 FM1, 6 FM2 and 6 FM3 stations) and
6 stations each in the MW and LW band to the
MEMORY button. (Stations already assigned to
the MEMORY button are replaced by any newly as-
signed stations.) Follow the steps described below.
1. Press
the SEEK button to tune to the frequen-
cy you wish to keep in the memory. 2.
Press
the MEMORY button either or
until it beeps.
The
sound will be momentarily interrupted
while the frequency is being entered into the
memory.
3. The preset memory setting is retrieved by pressing the button and then releasing it with-
in 2 seconds.
NOTE l Disconnecting the auxiliary battery terminal
erases all the radio frequencies stored in the
memory.
Automatic setting
With the method, all manually set stations in the
band currently selected for reception are replaced
with stations in the same band that are automatical-
ly selected in order of signal strength. The radio au-
tomatically selects 6 stations in the FM band (FM3
station only) and 6 stations each in the MW and
LW band.

Follow the steps described below. 1. With the radio mode selected, hold down theRADIO button for 2 seconds or longer. The
6 stations with the best signal strength will au-
tomatically be assigned to the MEMORY but-
ton, with the lowest-frequency station being
assigned to the lowest-number.
2. When you subsequently press a MEMORY button to select a channel number, the radio
will begin receiving the station assigned to
that number. For pleasant driving
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Automatic mode
The
automatic adjustment mode can set the local
time automatically by using the signal from local
RDS stations. In this mode, the CT indicator (A) is
shown in the display. Refer to “Radio data system
(RDS)” on page 6-13. Manual mode
The
manual mode is also available in case the auto-
matic mode shows the incorrect time when the ad-
jacent local RDS stations are located in a different
time zone. Refer to “Radio data system (RDS)” on
page 6-13. A-
(Clock) button
B- SEEK (clock adjustment up) button
C- SEEK (clock adjustment down) button
1. Press

and hold the button and the clock
display flashes.
2. Press

the SEEK button to adjust the “hours”
digit.
If you keep pressing the button, fast-forward
begins.
3. When the “hours” digit is adjusted, press the clock button to flash the “minutes” digit.
Press the SEEK button to adjust the “mi-
nutes” digit.
If you keep pressing the button, fast-forward
begins.
4. When the time is set, press the clock button to stop the clock display from flashing. NOTE
l Reset

the time after the auxiliary battery ter-
minals are disconnected and reconnected.
l Seconds do not appear in the clock display,
but after adjusting the “minutes” setting, the
clock begins to operate from 0 seconds. For pleasant driving
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