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Fuses
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-19
9
Under the hood, the fuse
block is located as
shown in the illustration. Press the tab (A) and remove the cover.
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This fuse list shows the names of the electri-cal systems and their fuse capacities. Always replace a blown fuse with one of thesame capacity as the original.
Under the hood
Fuse load capacities Passenger compartment fuse loca- tion table
No.
Sym- bol
Electrical system
Capac-ity
1 Tail light (left) 7.5 A 2
Cigarette lighter/ 12 V power outlet
15 A
3 — — — 4 Starter 7.5 A 5 Audio amplifier 20 A 6— — — 7 Tail light (right) 7.5 A 8
Outside rearview mirrors
7.5 A
9
Control unit (Electric motor unit)
7.5 A
10 Control unit 7.5 A 11 Rear fog light 10 A12 Door lock 15 A 13
Interior lights (Dome lights)
10 A
14 Rear window wiper 15 A 15 Gauges 7.5 A 16 Relay 7.5 A 17 Heated seat 20 A
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Fuses
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-21
9
Some fuses may not be installed on your vehicle, depending on
the vehicle model
or specifications. The table above show
s the main equip-
ment corresponding to each fuse.
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1. Before replacing a fuse, always turn off the electrical item connected to the fuse and turn the electric motor switch to the “LOCK” position.
2. Remove the fuse puller (A) from the inside of the fuse cover in the passengercompartment. 3. Clamp it on the fuse you wish to remove, and pull the fuse straight out from the fuseblock.
4. Use the fuse location diagrams and their corresponding tables, to check the fusethat is related to the problem. If the fuse is not blown, something
else must be caus-
ing the problem.Contact a certified i-
MiEV dealer to have
the problem checked. 5. Insert a new fuse of the same capacity securely into the appropriate slot.
Identification of fuse Capacity
Color
7.5 A Brown 10 A Red 15 A Blue 20 A Yellow 30 A
Green (fuse type) /Pink (fusible
link type)
40 A Green (fusible link type)
Fuse replacement
B- Fuse is OK C- Blown fuseCAUTION Never use a fuse with a capacity greater than the one listed or any substitute, such as wire,foil etc. This would
cause the circuit wiring
to heat up and could cause a fire.
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Replacement of light bulbs 9-24 Vehicle care and maintenance
9
2. Remove the socket and bulb assembly together by turning it counterclockwise. 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket.4. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
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1. To create enough work space, turn the steering wheel all the way in the same direction to the side
you wish to replace.
2. Remove the clip (A) and bolts (B), then lift the cover (C).
NOTE
When installing the light assembly, push in the end facing the front
of the vehicle first.
* : Front of the vehicle
Front turn signal lights/Front fog lights/Daytime running lights
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Vehicle care and maintenance 9-25
9
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Vehicle care and maintenance 9-25
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Replacement of light bulbs
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-25
9
3. Turn the socket counterclockwise to remove it.
4. Remove the bulb as follows. [Front turn signal light]Pull the bulb out of the socket. [Front fog light
and daytime running
light]While holding down the tab (G), pull out the bulb assembly (H).
5. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
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1. Open the liftgate. (Refer to “Liftgate” on page 5-11.)
D- Front turn signal light E- Front fog light F- Daytime running light
Front turn signal light Front fog light Daytime running light
CAUTION Handle halogen light bul
b with care. The gas
inside a halogen light
bulb is highly pressur-
ized, so dropping, knocki
ng, or scratching a
halogen light bulb can
cause it to shatter.
Never hold the halogen
light bulb with a bare
hand, dirty glove, etc. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the fog lights are used.If the glass surface is dirty, clean it with alcohol and let it dry completely before installing the bulb.
Rear combination lights
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Replacement of light bulbs 9-26 Vehicle care and maintenance
9
2. Remove the screws (A) that hold the light unit and remove the light unit. 3. Move the light unit toward the rear of the vehicle and remove the pins (B) of the light unit from the vehicle.
4. Turn the socket counterclockwise to remove it.
5. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 6. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
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1. Remove the clips (A), then lift the cover(B).
C- Tail and stop light (LED) - cannot be
replaced
D- Rear turn signal light E- Back up light
NOTE
The tail and stop lights use LEDs rather than bulbs. For repair and replacem
ent, contact a certi-
fied i-MiEV dealer.
Rear side-marker lights
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Replacement of light bulbs
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-27
9
2. Turn the socket (C) counterclockwise to remove it. 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket.4. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
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1. Remove the mounti
ng screws (A) and
remove the light unit. 2. While holding down the tab (B), pull out the connector.
3. Remove the screws (C) and then remove the bulb holder. 4. Pull the bulb out of the socket.5. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
High-mounted stop light
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Cleaning the inside of your vehicle
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-29
9
These can all be danger
ous, and they all can
damage your vehicle.
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After washing the inside of your vehicle withany cleaner, wipe it dry
in a shady, well venti-
lated area.
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1. Lightly wipe these off with a soft clothsoaked in a mild soap and water solution. 2. Dip cloth in fresh water and wring out well. Using this cloth,
wipe off the deter-
gent thoroughly.
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1. To maintain the value of your new vehi-cle, maintain the upholstery carefully andkeep the interior clean. Use a vacuum cleaner
and brush to clean
the seats. If stained,
vinyl and synthetic
leather should be clea
ned with an appro-
priate cleaner. Cloth fabrics can be cleaned with either
upholstery cleaner or a
mild soap and water solution. 2. Clean the carpeting with a vacuum cleaner and remove a
ny stains with carpet
cleaner. Oil and grea
se can be removed by
lightly dabbing with
a clean white cloth
and spot remover.
CAUTION Cleaning products can
be dangerous. Some
are poisonous. Others
are highly flammable.
Some are dangerous if you breathe theirfumes in a closed space. When you use any- thing in a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to follow the in
structions. Always open
your vehicle doors or windows when you’re cleaning the inside. Never use the following chemicals to clean your vehicle:• Gasoline• Carbon Tetrachloride• Benzine• Kerosene• Naphtha• Acetone• Turpentine• Paint Thinner• Lacquer Thinner• Nail Polish Remover
Cleaning the inside of your vehicle
CAUTION Do not use organic substances (solvents, benzine, kerosene, alc
ohol, gasoline, etc.) or
alkaline or acidic solutions.These chemicals can cause discoloring, staining or cracking of the surface. If you use cleaners or
polishing agents, make
sure their ingredients do not include the sub- stances mentioned above.NOTE
Always read the instru
ctions on the cleaner
label.
Plastic, vinyl leather, fabric and flocked parts
NOTE
Do not use cleaners,
conditioners, and pro-
tectants containing
silicones or wax.
Such products, when applied to the instru-ment panels or other pa
rts, may cause reflec-
tions on the windshiel
d and obscure vision.
Also, if such products
get on the switches of
the electrical accessories, it may lead to fail- ure of these accessories.
Upholstery
NOTE
If fuzzing is difficult to remove from the seat upholstery, draw a suitable defuzzing brush over the surface in
one direction.
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Cleaning the outside of your vehicle 9-30 Vehicle care and maintenance
9
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1. To clean, lightly wipe the leather with a soft cloth soaked in a mild soap and water solution.2. To rinse, dip the cloth in fresh water, wring it out well, a
nd wipe off all the
soap. 3. To preserve and prot
ect, use a leather pro-
tecting agent on the genuine leather sur- face.
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To protect your vehicle’s finish, wash it often and thoroughly. If desired, you may wax your vehicle using a nonabrasi
ve automobile wax.
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Industrial pollution, road tar, bird droppings, tree sap, insect remain
s, sea water and other
foreign matters can da
mage the finish on your
vehicle.Generally, the longer
any foreign material
stays on the finish, the worse the damage. Wash your vehicle as soon as possible when-ever the finish gets soiled.
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Chemicals contained in the dirt and dustpicked up from air, rain, snow or road sur- faces can damage the paint and body of your vehicle if left on.Frequent washing and wa
xing is the best way
to protect your vehicle from this damage. Do not wash the vehicl
e in direct sunlight.
Park the vehicle in the shade and spray it with water to remove dust.
Next, using plenty of
clean water and
a car washing mitt or sponge,
wash the vehicle from top to bottom.Use a mild car washing soap if necessary. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a cham- ois or soft cloth. Af
ter washing
the vehicle,
carefully clean the joints and flanges of the doors, hood, etc., where dirt is likely to remain.
Genuine leather
(if so equipped)
NOTE
If genuine leather is we
t with water, wipe it
with a dry, soft cloth. If left damp, mildew may grow. The genuine leather su
rface can be damaged
if brushed with a nylon or synthetic fiber brush. Organic solvents such as benzine, kerosene, alcohol, gasoline, acid or alkaline solventscan discolor the genuine leather surface and should not be used. The genuine leather surface may harden and shrink if it is exposed to the direct sunlight for long hours. When your vehicle is parked,place it in the shade as much as possible.
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle Foreign material Wa s h i n g
WA R N I N G Do not wash the vehicle while charging the main drive lithium-ion battery. Doing so could cause a
fire or an
electric
shock. Before washing the vehicle, make sure that the charging lid and the inner lid arecompletely closed. If the lid is open, the charging unit is exposed to water, resulting in a fire or anelectric shock. Do not pour water inside the electric motor unit room. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock.CAUTION When washing the vehicle, turn the electric motor switch to the “LOCK” position. Do not use a high pressure washing machine to clean the underneath of the vehicle. Doing so might cause th
e electric motor unit
problem or malfunction.
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