2014 MITSUBISHI iMiEV Owners Manual

Handling of compact discs 7-20 Comfort controls
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 Use only the type of compact discs that have the mark shown in the illustrationbelow. (Playback of CD-R or CD-RW discs may cause problems.) CHECK DISC Focus error
Disc is not loaded corr
ectly, or condensation on
disc.
Insert disc with label facing up. Remove moisture from disc.
DISC ERROR Disc error
Disc is dirty, scratched,
or deformed; or exces-
sive vehicle vibration.
Clean or replace disc. Retry when vibrations stop.
INTERNAL E Mec
hanism error
Loading or eject error. Pick-up is out of posi- tion.
Eject disc and reload. If di
sc will not eject, bring
your vehicle to a certified i-MiEV dealer.
HEAT ERROR
Inside of audio system is hot.
Internal protec
tion against high temperatures.
Allow radio to cool by waiting about 30 min- utes.
ERROR DC DC offset output voltage Fo
reign material is inside of ra
dio or amplifier. Bring your vehicl
e to a certified i-MiEV deale
r.
ERROR
Communication or power supply error
Communication error betw
een external device
and equipment. Power s
upply error of external
device.
Bring your vehicle to a ce
rtified i-MiEV dealer.
Error display
Problem
Item
Repair
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Handling of compact discs Comfort controls 7-21
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 The use of special shaped, damaged com- pact discs (like cracked discs) or low-quality compact discs (like warped discs or burrs on the discs)
such as those shown
will damage the CD player.  In the following circumstances, moisture can form on compact discs and inside the audio system, preventing normal opera-tion. • When there is high humidity (for exam- ple, when it is raining).
• When the temperature suddenly rises, such as right after the heater is turned onin cold weather. In this case, wait until the moisture has had time to dry out.
 When the CD player is subjected to vio- lent vibrations, such as during off-road driving, the tracking may not work.  When storing compact discs, always store them in their separate
cases. Never place
compact discs in direct sunlight, or in any place where the temperature or humidity is high.  Never touch the flat surface of the disc where there isn’t a label. This will damage the disc surface and
could affect the sound
quality. When handli
ng a compact disc,
always hold it by the outer edge and the center hole.  To clean a disc, use a soft, clean, dry cloth. Wipe directly
from the center hole
toward the outer edge. Do not wipe in a circle. Never use any chemicals such asbenzine, paint thinner, a disc spray cleaner, or an anti-static agent on the disc.  Do not use a ball point pen, felt pen, pen- cil, etc. to write on the label surface of the disc.
 Do not put additional la
bels or stickers on
compact discs. Also, do not use any com-pact disc on which a label or sticker has started to peel off or any compact disc that has stickiness or ot
her contamination left
by a peeled-off label or sticker. If you use such a compact disc, the CD player may stop working properly and you may not beable to eject the compact disc.
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 You may have trouble playing back some CD-R/RW discs recorded on CD record- ers (CD-R/RW drives), either due to theirrecording characterist
ics or dirt, finger-
prints, scratches, etc.
on the disc surface.
 CD-R/RW discs are less resistant to high temperatures and high humidity than ordi- nary music CDs and can therefore be damaged and rendered unplayable if leftinside your vehicle for a long time.  Depending on the combination of the writing software, the CD recorder (CD-R/RW drive), and the disc used to create a CD-R/RW, the disc might not play suc- cessfully. This player cannot play the CD-R/RW discs if the sessi
on is not closed.
 This player cannot play CD-R/RW discs which contain data other than CD-DA or MP3 data (Video CD, etc.).
Notes on CD-Rs/RWs
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Antenna 7-22 Comfort controls
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 Be sure to observe the handling instruc- tions for the CD-R/RW disc.
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Turn the pole (A) counterclockwise. Screw the pole (A) clockwise into the base (B) until it is securely retained.
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The time is displayed when the electric motorswitch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
1. Press and hold the clock button and the clock display flashes. 2. Press the SEEK button to adjust the“hours” digit. If you keep pressing the button, fast-for- ward begins.3. When the “hours” digit is adjusted, press the clock button to flash the “minutes” digit.Press the SEEK button to adjust the “min- utes” digit. If you keep pressing the button, fast-for-ward begins.
WA R N I N G Operating the CD player in a manner other than specifically instructed herein may result in hazardous radiation expo- sure. Do not remove the cover and attemptto repair the CD playe
r by yourself. There
are no user serviceable parts inside. In case of malfunction, contact a certified i-MiEV dealer.
Antenna To remove To install
NOTE
 Be sure to remove the roof antenna in the following cases: • When using an automatic car wash • When covering your ve
hicle with a car
cover • When driving into a structure that has a low ceiling.
Clock
To set the time A- Clock button B- SEEK (clock adjustment up) buttonC- SEEK (clock adjustment down) but-
ton
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General information about your radio
Comfort controls 7-23
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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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General information about your radio 7-24 Comfort controls
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If one listens to a weak station and is in the vicinity of another st
rong station, both sta-
tions might be receiv
ed simultaneously.
Stereo reception requires a high quality broadcast signal. This means that types of disturbances mentioned previously becomemore marked and the reception range is somewhat diminished during stereo recep- tion. FM reception is affected by the electrical sys- tems of vehicles in
the vicinity, especially
those without an elec
tronic noise suppression
device. The disturbance is even greater if thestation is weak or poorly tuned. FM reception is not as
sensitive to electrical
disturbances as AM. AM
reception is sensi-
tive to electrical dist
urbances such as power
lines, lightning and ot
her types of similar
electrical phenomena.
Cross modulation
FM stereo reception Causes of disturbances
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For emergenciesIf the vehicle breaks down ...............................................................8-2 Jump-starting ...................................................................................8-2 Tire repair kit ...................................................................................8-5Towing ...........................................................................................8-12 Operation under adverse driving conditions
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If the vehicle breaks down 8-2 For emergencies
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If your vehicle breaks down on the road, move to the shoulder and turn on the hazard warning flashers. If there is no shoulder, orthe shoulder is not safe, drive in the right lane slowly, with the hazard lights flashing, until you come to a safe stopping place. Keep theflashers flashing. If the ready indicator light goes out while driving, the brakes a
nd steering will continue
to work, but without power assist, so more effort will be required
for braking and steer-
ing. Stop the vehicle on the shoulder of the road and turn on the hazard warning flashers.
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If the electric motor unit cannot be energizedbecause the 12V starter battery is weak or dead, you can start it with the battery fromanother vehicle using jumper cables.
1. Take off any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets
that might make an
accidental electrical contact. 2. Position the vehi
cles close enough
together so that the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles are nottouching each other.
3. Set the parking brake firmly on your vehi- cle and move the selector lever into the“P” (PARK) position. 4. Set the parking brake firmly on the other vehicle. Put the automatic transaxle in “P”(PARK) or the manual transaxle in “N” (Neutral). 5. Turn the ignition switch (the electricmotor switch) on each vehicle to the “LOCK” position. 6. Remove the battery
cover, and then make
sure your 12V starter
battery electrolyte is
at the proper level. (Refer to “Checking 12V starter battery electrolyte level” on page 9-8.)
If the vehicle breaks down Jump-starting
WA R N I N G To reduce the risk of igniting flammable gas that may be emitted from the 12V starter battery, carefully read this section before jump-starting the vehicle.
 Do not try to start the electric motor unit by pushing or towing the vehicle. This cancause an accident re
sulting in serious
injury or death and
can damage the vehi-
cle.CAUTION Do not attempt jump st
arting the 12V starter
battery while the main
drive lithium-ion bat-
tery is being charged. Doing so could dam-age the vehicle or charging equipment.NOTE
 Do not use jumper cables if they have dam- age or corrosion.CAUTION Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12V battery. If the other system is not 12V, both systems can be damaged.WA R N I N G
NOTE
 Turn off all lights, heat
er, and othe
r electrical
loads. This will
help avoid sparks.
WA R N I N GIf the electrolyte fluid is not visible, or looks frozen, DO NOT ATTEMPT JUMPSTARTING!! The battery might spli
t open or explode if
the temperature is below the freezing point or if it is not filled to the properlevel.
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Jump-starting
For emergencies 8-3
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7. Connect one end of one jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dis- charged battery (A),
and then connect the
other end to the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery (B).
8. Connect one end of the other jumper cable
to the negative (-) terminal of the booster battery (B), and then connect the other end to the designated ground location of the vehicle with the dischargedbattery (A) at the point farthest from the battery.
9. Start the engine in the vehicle providing the boost. Let the engine idle a few min-utes, then start the electric motor unit by turning the electric motor switch to the ON position.
10. Check if the ready
indicator illuminates.
[When the ready indicator illuminates] Stop the engine of the other vehicle, and disconnect the cables in the reverse orderand keep the electric motor switch in the ON position to charge the 12V starter bat- tery for more than 30 minutes. After the 12V starter battery is charged, continue the process from step 17. [When the ready indicator does not illu- minate] Both the 12V starter battery and the main drive lithium-ion battery
have gone flat at
the same time. Charge the 12V starter battery and the main drive lithium-i
on battery by follow-
ing steps from steps 11 to 15.
WA R N I N G Make sure that the jumper cables and your clothing are clear of the cooling fansand drive belts. Entanglement with the fans or belts can cause serious personal injury.NOTE
 Open the terminal co
ver before connecting
the jumper cable to the positive terminal ofthe 12V starter battery. (Refer to “Disconnect
ion and connection” on
page 9-9.)
 Use the proper cables suitable for the battery size.Otherwise heat damage
to the cables could
result.WA R N I N G Be sure to follow the proper order when connecting the batteries, of: 
.
Make sure that the connection is made to the correct designated location (asshown in the illustration) properly. If the connection is directly made to the negative (-) terminal of the battery, the flammablegases from inside the battery might catch fire and explode, caus
ing personal injury.
When connecting the jumper cables, do not connect the positive (+) cable to the negative (-) terminal.
Sparks can make the
battery explode.NOTE
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