Theft-alarm system
Features and controls 5-13
5
3. The system has ente
red the armed stage
after about 20 seconds, when the theft-alarm indicator flashi
ng becomes slower.
The theft-alarm indicator continues to flash while the system is in the armedstage.
The alarm will be activated if the following occurs while the vehicle is parked and the system is armed. One of the doors and the liftgate is opened without using the keyless entry system.
When the alarm is activated: 1. The headlights blink on and off for 3 min- utes. After 3 minutes the headlights automati-cally shut off. 2. The horn will sound intermittently for 3 minutes.
The alarm can be deacti
vated in the following
ways. By using the keyless entry system to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate. Turn the electric motor switch to the “ON” position.
The system will be disarmed if the following operation is performed. The electric motor switch is turned to the “ON” position.
NOTE
The system will be disarmed if, while the theft-alarm indicator is
illuminated, all doors
and the liftgate are
unlocked by using the
keyless entry system. The system will be disarmed if, while the theft-alarm indicator is illuminated, the elec-tric motor switch is turned to the “ON”. The system will not be armed if a door or the liftgate is not completely closed. If this hap- pens, rearm the system
as described above.
The theft-alarm system can be activated when people are riding inside the vehicle or when the windows are open. To prevent acci-dental activati
on of the alarm, do not set the
system to the system armed mode while peo- ple are riding in the vehicle. If the answerback function (flashing of the turn signal lights by locking and unlockingthe doors and the liftgate
) is deactivated, the
turn signal lights do not flash after the lock- ing and unlocking operation.For information on the answerback function, refer to “Keyless entry system” on pages 5-5.
Alarm stage Type of alarm Horn sounds!Headlights blink on and off!
NOTE
The alarm will continue to operate for 3 min- utes. At the end of that
period, the alarm will
automatically shut off
to save battery power.
The system will then
be rearmed until the
proper disarming step is taken. The alarm will resu
me if unauthorized
actions are taken again, even if the alarm has stopped.
Alarm deactivation Disarmed stage
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Power window control 5-14 Features and controls
5
All doors and the lift
gate are unlocked by
using the keyless entry system.
Use the following proce
dure to test the sys-
tem:
1. Lower the driver’s window. 2. Arm the system as explained in “Armedstage”. 3. Make sure that the theft-alarm indicator comes on and flashe
s for approximately
20 seconds. 4. Wait a few seconds and then unlock the driver’s side door by using the inside doorlock knob. Open the door. 5. Make sure that the horn sounds intermit- tently and the headlights blink when a door is opened. 6. Disarm the system by unlocking all doorsand the liftgate by using the keyless entry system.
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NOTE
If the UNLOCK button on the remote control transmitter is operated when all doors and the liftgate are closed and no door is opened within approximately 30 seconds, re-armingwill automatically occur. The amount of time afte
r unlocking until the
vehicle relocks automatically can be adjusted. See a certified i-MiEV dealer for details. Once the system has been disarmed, it can- not be rearmed except
by repeating the arm-
ing procedure.
Testing the theft-alarm system Disarm...by using the keyless entry system
Power window control 1- Open (down) 2- Close (up)
NOTE
Never try to operate the main switch and sub-switch in different
directions at the same
time. This will free
ze the window in posi-
tion. Operating the power windows repeatedly with the electr
ic motor unit stopped will run
down the 12V starter battery. Use the win- dow switches only while the electric motorunit is operating.WA R N I N G Before operating the power windows, make sure that nothing can be trapped (head, hands, fingers, etc.) in the window. Never leave the vehi
cle without carrying
the key. Never leave children
or unreliable adults
unattended inside the vehicle.
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Interior lights 5-52 Features and controls
5
The accessory can be operated when the elec- tric motor switch is in the “ON” or “ACC”position. To use a “plug-in” type
accessory, open the
cover, then insert the plug in the socket.
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The dome light can be turned on by sliding the dome light switch.
Interior lights 1- Dome light (Rear)
P.5-53
2- Dome light (Fr
ont)/Reading lights
P.5-52
Dome light (Front)/Reading lights
(if so equipped)
Dome light (Front)
1- Door 2- Off 1- (DOOR)
The dome light comes on when any door or the liftgate is opened. It goes off approximately 30 seconds afterthe door or liftgate is closed (delayed off function). However, the light goes off immediately if:• The door and the liftgate are closed and the electric motor switch is turned to the “ON” position.• The driver’s door is closed after all the other doors are closed while the lock knob of the driver’s door is in the lock position. • The door and the liftgate are closedand the power door lock switch is used to lock the doors. • The keyless entry system remotecontrol transmitter is used to lock the doors.
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Interior lights
Features and controls 5-53
5
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Regardless of the dome light switch position, when you press the lens, the light on the sidethat is pressed illumi
nates; when you press
the lens again, the light goes off.
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The rear dome light can be turned on by slid- ing the dome light switch.
If the dome light is left switched on with the electric motor switch in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position and adoor or the liftgate is opened, it goes off automatically after approxi- mately 30 minutes.The light will illuminate again after it automatically goes off in the fol- lowing cases:• When the electric motor switch is turned to the “ON” position. • When the keyless entry system remote control transmitter is oper- ated.• When any of the doors or the lift- gate is opened after all doors and the liftgate are closed.
NOTE
When the key is removed while the doors and liftgate are clos
ed, the dome light will
illuminate for approximately 30 secondsbefore going off. The time until the light goes off (delayed off) can be adjusted. See a certified i-MiEV dealer for details. However, the dome light
will shut off in sync
with the automatic relocking function, even if the dome light dela
yed off function has
been extended. For the automatic relockingfunction, refer to “Keyless entry system” on page 5-5.
The auto cut-out functi
on can be deactivated.
See a certified i-MiEV dealer for details.2- The dome light goes off.
Reading lights
Dome light (Rear)
NOTE
1- On2- Door 3- Off 1- (ON) The dome light comes on.2- (
)
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Storage spaces 5-54 Features and controls
5
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The dome light comes on when any door or the liftgate is opened. It goes off approximately 30 seconds afterthe door or liftgate is closed (delayed off function). However, the light goes off immediately if:• The door and the liftgate are closed and the electric motor switch is turned to the “ON” position.• The driver’s door is closed after all the other doors are closed while the lock knob of the driver’s door is in the lock position. • The door and the liftgate are closedand the power door lock switch is used to lock the doors. • The keyless entry system remotecontrol transmitter is used to lock the doors.
If the dome light is left switched on with the electric motor switch in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position and adoor or the liftgate is opened, it goes off automatically after approxi- mately 30 minutes.The light will illuminate again after it automatically goes off in the fol- lowing cases:• When the electric motor switch is turned to the “ON” position. • When the keyless entry system remote control transmitter is oper- ated.• When any of the doors or the lift- gate is opened after all doors and the liftgate are closed.
NOTE
When the key is removed while the doors and liftgate are clos
ed, the dome light will
illuminate for approximately 30 secondsbefore going off. The time until the light goes off (delayed off) can be adjusted. See a certified i-MiEV dealer for details. However, the dome light
will shut off in sync
with the automatic relocking function, even if the dome light dela
yed off function has
been extended. For the automatic relockingfunction, refer to “Keyless entry system” on page 5-5.
The auto cut-out func
tion cannot be
operated
when the dome light switch is in the “ON”position.Also, this function
can be deactivated.
See a certified i-MiEV dealer for details.3- (OFF) The dome light goes off.
Storage spaces
CAUTION Never leave lighters,
carbonated drink cans,
or spectacles in the cabin when parking thevehicle in hot sunshine. The cabin will become extremely hot,
so lighters and other
flammable items ma
y catch fire and
unopened drink cans (i
ncluding beer cans)
may rupture. The heat may also deform or crack plastic spectacle parts. Keep the lids of storage spaces closed while driving the vehicle. A lid or the contents of astorage space could ot
herwise cause injuries
during a sudden stop.NOTE
Do not leave valuables in any storage space when leaving the vehicle.NOTE
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Alphabetical index
12-3
12
H
Hazard warning
flasher switch
.............
5-47
Hazard warning lights
.........................
5-42
Head restraints
......................................
4-6
Headlights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-22
Dimmer
.........................................
5-46
Headlight flasher
............................
5-46
Reminder buzzer
.............................
5-46
Switch
...........................................
5-44
Heat
Cautions and actions to
deal with intense
heat
...............................................
3-7
High beam indicator
............................
5-42
High-mounted stop light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-22
Replacement
..................................
9-27
High-Voltage components
...................
3-30
Hood
...................................................
9-3
Hood lock release me
chanism and safety
catch
................................................
9-17
Horn switch
........................................
5-50
Hot water heater fluid
...................
9-4
, 11-6
I
If the vehicle breaks down
.....................
8-2
i-MiEV
................................................
3-2
Cruising range
..................................
3-4
Main drive lithium-ion battery
...........
3-3
Main features
...................................
3-2
Important facts to know in
case of an accident
10-3 Indicator and warning light package
.....
5-41
Indicators
..........................................
5-42
Inside rearview mirror
.........................
5-16
Instrument cluster
...............................
5-34
Intense cold
Cautions and actions
.........................
3-9
Intense heat
Cautions and actions
.........................
3-7
Interior lights
.....................................
5-52
J
Jump-starting
.......................................
8-2
K
Key reminder buzzer
.....................
5-9
, 5-20
Keyless entry system
............................
5-5
Keys
...................................................
5-2
L
Labeling
............................................
11-2
License plate lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-22
Replacement
...................................
9-28
Liftgate
..............................................
5-11
Loading information
..............................
6-7
Lubricants
..........................................
11-6
M
Main drive lithium-ion battery
................
3-3
Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery Level Indicator
..........................................
3-45
MiEV Remote System
.........................
3-32
Mirror
Inside rearview mirror
.....................
5-16
Outside rearview mirrors
.................
5-17
Modifications to and
racing of your vehicle
..
3-6
O
Odometer
..................................
5-35
, 5-36
Oil
Transmission oil
.............................
11-6
Operation under adverse driving conditions
..
8-13 Outside rearview mirrors
.....................
5-17
Outside temperature display
........
5-35
, 5-39
P
Parking
................................................
6-6
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