Acoustic vehicle alerting system (AVAS)
Features and controls 5-23
5
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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 electricmotor unit running, plac
e the selector lever in
the “N” (NEUTRAL) position and apply the parking brake, while holding the vehicle sta-tionary with the service brake.
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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com-plete 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 unat- tended, always switch
off the electric motor
unit and carry the key.
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While driving at low speeds, such as in park-ing lots, the acoustic vehicle alerting system(AVAS) alerts people who may not hear your vehicle approaching. The system sounds when the vehicle speed isapproximately 22 mph
(35 km/h) or less.
The acoustic vehicle alerting system (AVAS) will operate under th
e following conditions:
When the vehicle sp
eed is approximately
2 mph (3 km/h) or less and the brake pedal is not depressed.
WA R N I N G While driving on a slippery road, do not use the “B” position.
Abruptly releasing
the accelerator pedal can apply strongregenerative braking
causing the vehicle
to skid which could result in an accident.NOTE
When the main drive lithium-ion battery level is full or nearly
full, or the main drive
lithium-ion battery temp
erature is too high or
too low, the regenerative braking force may be reduced and stronger effort may berequired to operate the brakes.
Operation of the transmission
CAUTION Before selecting a pos
ition with the electric
motor unit running and the vehicle station- ary, fully depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from creeping.The vehicle will begin to move as soon as the transmission is engage
d, the brakes should
only be released when you are ready to driveaway. 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.
Operating the accelerator pedal while the other foot is resting
on the brake pedal will
affect braking efficien
cy and may cause pre-
mature wear of brake pads.
Waiting
CAUTION Never hold the vehicle
stationary on a hill
with the accelerator. Always apply the park- ing brake and/or service brake.
Parking
CAUTION
NOTE
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 next you drive the vehicle, requiring a
pplication of a strong
force to the selector lever to move from the “P” (PARK) position.
Acoustic vehicle alerting system (AVAS)
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General information about your radio
Comfort controls 7-23
7
4. When the time is set, press the clock but- ton to stop the clock display from flash-ing.
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Your vehicle’s radio receives both AM andFM stations. The quality of your reception is affected by distance, obstacles, a
nd signal interference.
This radio complies with
Part 15 of Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) Rules (for vehicles sold in U.S.A.). Operation is subject to the following conditions: The device may not cause harmful inter- ference. This device must ac
cept any interference
recieved, including interference that maycause undesirable operation.
FM signals do not follow the earth surface nor are they reflected by the upper atmo-sphere. For this reason
, FM broadcasts cannot
be received over long
distances. AM signals
follow the earth’s surface and are reflected bythe upper atmosphere. For this reason, AM broadcasts can be rece
ived over longer dis-
tances.
Because of the limited
range of FM signals
and the way FM waves transmit, you may experience weak or
fading FM reception.
When the broadcast is blocked by mountains or similar obstructions,
reception can be dis-
turbed. The reason why one can hear FM but not AM in parking garages, under
bridges etc., is that
FM signals, unlike AM
signals, are reflected
by solid objects such
as buildings, etc.
Because FM signals ar
e easily reflected by
buildings, this can also cause reception dis- turbances.The direct signal from
the broadcast station
reaches the antenna sl
ightly before the
reflected signal. This
time difference may
cause some reception di
sturbance or flutter.
This problem occurs primarily in urban areas.
NOTE
Reset the time after the 12V starter battery terminals are disconnect
ed and reconnected.
Seconds do not appear
in the clock display,
but after adjusting the “minutes” setting, theclock begins to operate from 0 seconds.
General information about your radio
CAUTION Changes or modifica
tions not expressly
approved by the party meeting the aboveconditions could void the user’s authority tooperate the equipment.
Signal transmission FM AM 25 to 40 mile radius (25 to 40 miles)
100 mile radius (100 miles)
Weak reception (fading) Reflection
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Operation under adverse driving conditions
For emergencies 8-13
8
If a wheel gets stuck in
a ditch, do not try to
tow the vehicle. Please contact a certifie
d i-MiEV dealer or a
commercial tow truck service for assistance.There may be local re
gulations concerning
towing in your area. Obey the regulations in the area where you are driving your vehicle.
Place the selector lever in the “N” (NEU- TRAL) position. Turn the electric motorswitch to the “ACC” position and secure the steering wheel in a st
raight-ahead position
with a rope or tie-down strap. Never place theelectric motor switch in the “LOCK” or “ON” position when towing.
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If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or mud, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Rock your vehicle back and forth to free it.Do not spin the wheels. Constant efforts to free a stuck vehicle can cause transmission failure.If your vehicle is still
stuck after several rock-
ing attempts, call for a commercial tow truck service.
Never tow another ve
hicle using your i-
MiEV
Towing the vehicle by a tow truck
WA R N I N G Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by a tow truck. Never ride in a vehicl
e that is being towed.
CAUTION
Towing with rear wheels off the ground
CAUTION If the transmission or the steering system has a problem or damage,
transport the vehicle
on a flatbed truck or to
w the vehicle with the
all wheels off the ground. If the electric motor switch is in the “ON” position, the Active St
ability Control (ASC)
system may operate, resu
lting in an accident.
Make sure the electric motor switch is in the “ACC” position before towing.
Operation under adverse driving conditions If your vehicle becomes stuck in sand, mud or snow
WA R N I N G When trying to rock
your vehicle out of a
stuck position, make sure that there are no people nearby. The rocking motion canmake your vehicle suddenly lurch forward or backward, and inju
re any bystanders.
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Refill capacities 11-6 Specifications
11
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* : similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrate and non-borate
coolant with long life hybrid
organic acid tech-
nology These tires satisfy vehicle loading condit
ions described in th
is owner’s manual.
Refill capacities No.
Item
Capacity
Lubricants
1
Windshield washer fluid 2.0 qt (1.9 L) —
2
Brake As required Conforming to Brake fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4
3
Hot water heater fluid [Includes .42 qt (0.4 L) in reservoir]
2.0 qt (1.9 L)
Mitsubishi Motors Genui
ne Super Long Life
Coolant Premium or
an equivalent
*
4
Coolant [Includes 1.2 qt (1.1 L) in reservoir]
5.4 qt (5.1 L)
5
Transmission .79 qt (0.75 L) Mits
ubishi Motors Genuine ATF SP III
6
Refrigerant (air
conditioning)
Refer to the “Air con- ditioning label” on
page 11-2
HFC-134a
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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Alphabetical index
12-5
12
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-22
Replacement
..................................
9-25
Theft-alarm system
.............................
5-12
Tire
Quality grading
...............................
10-2
Tire pressure monitoring system
...........
5-30
Tire repair kit
.......................................
8-5
Tires
..................................................
9-10
Inflation pressure
............................
9-13
Maintenance
...................................
9-15
Replacing tires and wheels
...............
9-14
Rotation
.........................................
9-15
Size (tire and wheel)
.......................
11-5
Snow tires
......................................
9-15
Tire and loading information placard
.6-7
,
11-3Tire chains
.....................................
9-16
Tread wear indicators
......................
9-15
Towing
..............................................
8-12
Traction control function
.....................
5-29
Trailer towing
.....................................
6-10
Transmission
......................................
5-21
Selector lever operation
...................
5-21
Selector lever position indicator
.......
5-21
Selector lever positions
...................
5-22
Trip odometer
............................
5-35
, 5-36
Turn signal lights
Indicators
.......................................
5-42
Lever
.............................................
5-46
V
Vanity mirror
.....................................
5-51
Vehicle care precautions
.....................
9-28
Vehicle dimensions
............................
11-3
Vehicle labeling
.................................
11-2
Vehicle preparation before driving
.........
6-3
Vehicle weights
..................................
11-3
Vents
..................................................
7-2
W
Warning lights
...................................
5-42
Washer
Fluid
.......................................
9-7
, 11-6
Rear window washer
......................
5-49
Switch
...........................................
5-49
Windshield washer
.........................
5-49
Waxing
.............................................
9-31
Weights
.............................................
11-3
Wheel
Specification
..................................
11-5
Wiper
Rear window wiper
........................
5-49
Windshield
....................................
5-48
Wiper blades
..................................
9-16
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