2014 MITSUBISHI iMiEV Owners Manual

Tires 9-14 Vehicle care and maintenance
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 Safety Too little pressure increases flexing in thetire and can cause tire failure. Too much pressure can cause a tire to lose its ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road andpotholes could then cause tire damage that may result in tire failure.  Economy The wrong tire pressure can cause uneven wear patterns in the tire tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce the tread life, and the tire will have to be replaced sooner.Too little pressure also makes it harder for the tire to roll, and this uses up more power. Ride comfort and vehicle stability The superior riding
experience built into
your vehicle partly depends on the correcttire pressure. Too mu
ch pressure gives an
uncomfortable and ja
rring ride. Too little
pressure feels as if your vehicle is slow torespond. Unequal tire pressures can make steering your vehicle uneven and unpredictable.
The correct tire pressure for your vehicle is listed on the placard attached to the sill of the driver’s door. (Refer to “Tire and loading information plac-ard” on page 11-3.)
The recommended inflation pressures should be used for the tires listed below. Tire pressures should be checked, and adjusted if necessary, at least once a month. Pressures should be checked more often whenever weather temperatures changeseverely, becaus
e tire pressures change with
outdoor temperatures. The pressures listed on the placard are always
“cold inflation pres-
sure”. Cold inflation pressure is measured after the vehicle has been parked
for at least three
hours or is driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after having been parked for three hours. Cold inflation pressure must not go above themaximum values molded into the tire side- wall. After driving se
veral miles, your tire
inflation pressure may increase 14 to 41 KPA,2 to 6 PSI from the cold inflation pressure. Do not let air out of the tires to get back to the specified cold pressure, or your tire pressurewill be too low. You should also take the following safety pre- cautions:
 Keep your tires inflated to the recom- mended pressures. (See the tire and load-ing information placard attached to the sill of the driver’s door.)  Stay within the recommended load limits.  Make sure that the weight of any load in your vehicle is evenly distributed.  Drive at safe speeds.  After filling your tires to the correct pres- sure, check them for damage and air leaks. Be sure to reinstall the caps on the valve stems.
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Tire size
Front
Rear
145/65R15
72H
250 KPA, 36 PSI
—
175/60R15
81H
—
250 KPA, 36 PSI
Replacing tires and wheels
CAUTION Avoid using different size tires and wheels from the ones listed, and avoid the combined use of different types
of tires and wheels.
Using different size or
type tires and wheels
may affect driving safety. Refer to “Tires and wheels” on page 11-5. Even if a wheel has the same rim size and offset as the specifie
d type of wheel, its
shape may prevent it
from being fitted cor-
rectly. Consult a certified i-MiEV dealer before
using wheels that you
have.
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Tires
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-15
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The following maintenance steps are recom- mended:  Check tire pressures regularly.  Have regular maintenance done on the wheel balance and front
and rear suspen-
sion alignment.
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Tread wear indicators are built into the origi-nal equipment tires on your vehicle to helpyou know when your tires should be replaced. Many states have la
ws requiring that you
replace your tires at this point.These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves and will appear when the tire tread is worn down to 1/16 inch(1.6 mm). When the bands appear next to one another in two or more places,
replace your tires.
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Because the front and
rear tires and wheels
are not the same size, do not rotate the front and rear tires.
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In some areas of the country, snow tires arerequired for winter driving. If snow tires arerequired in your area, you must choose snow tires of the same size
and type as the original
tires provided with your
vehicle. Snow tires
should also be
installed on all four wheels.
Otherwise your safety
and vehicle handling
can be reduced.Even where laws may permit it, snow tires should not be operated
at sustained speeds
over 75 mph (120 km/h).
 Only Mitsubishi Motors genuine wheels should be used, beca
use your vehicle is
equipped with a tire pr
essure monitoring sys-
tem. Use of another type of wheel risks air leaks and sensor damage, as it
will not be possible
to install the tire pressure sensor properly.
Tire maintenance
CAUTION
Tread wear indicators 1- Location of the tread wear indicator 2- Tread wear indicator
NOTE
 Tire wear indicators ca
n have different marks
and locations depending on the tire manufac- turer.
Tire rotation
WA R N I N G Rotating tires would compromise the sta- bility and drivabilit
y of the vehicle and
could lead to a
serious accident.
Snow tires
CAUTIONIf flange nuts are used on your vehicle, change to tapered nuts
when using snow tires
with steel wheels.
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Brake pedal free play 9-16 Vehicle care and maintenance
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To check the brake pedal free play (A), turn off the electric motor unit and press the brakepedal several times
with your foot. Then
press the pedal down wi
th your fingers until
you first feel resistance. Brake pedal free play: .1 to .3 inch (3 to 8 mm)
If the free play is not within these limits, take your vehicle to a certified i-MiEV dealer for adjustment.
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Check the parking brake lever travel occa- sionally. To check this, pull the lever upslowly and count the number of clicks of the ratchet. Parking brake lever stroke: 6 to 7 notches Also check to see if the lever stays gripped by the ratchet after pulling.
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Check the wiper blades occasionally. Cleanthem regularly to remove
deposits of salt and
road film. Use a sponge or cloth and a mild detergent or non-abrasive
cleaner to clean the
blades and glass areas. Replace the blades if th
ey continue to streak
or smear.
 Only Mitsubishi Motors genuine wheels should be used, beca
use your vehicle is
equipped with a tire pr
essure monitoring sys-
tem. Use of another type of
wheel risks air leaks
and sensor damage, as
it will not be possible
to install the tire pressure sensor properly.
Tire chains
CAUTION Tire chains cannot be used on your vehicle. The clearance between
the chains and the
body is not sufficient to allow proper clear- ance, and the vehicle body might be dam- aged.
Brake pedal free play
CAUTION
Parking brake lever stroke
WA R N I N G Continued operation
of the vehicle with
the parking brake leve
r out of adjustment
may result in the
vehicle moving when
unattended.
Wiper blades
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General maintenance
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-17
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If the blades are frozen to the windshield or rear window, do not operate the wipers until the ice has melted and the blades are freed,otherwise the wiper mo
tor may be damaged.
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The next pages list th
e maintenance service
recommended by Mitsubishi Motors Corpo- ration. In addition to the general maintenancethat needs to be performed at the times listed, there are other parts which do not usually need regular maintenance.But, if any of these parts stops working prop- erly, your vehicle performance could suffer. Have these items checked if you notice a problem with them. See a certified i-MiEV dealer for assistance, if you have any questions.
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Good brakes are essential to safe driving. Check the brake pads and brake linings for wear and check the rear wheel cylinders forleaks. For good braking performance, replace the brake pads with the same type pads as the originals.
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Brake hoses and tubing should be checked for:  Severe surface cracki
ng, scuffing or worn
spots. If the fabric casing of the hose isshowing through any cracks or worn spots in the rubber hose cover, the hose should be replaced. The brakes can fail if the hose wears through.  Improper installation may cause twisting, or wheel, tire or
chassis interference.
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Check the following parts for damage and grease leaks:  Ball joint boots of the front suspension and steering linkage Bellows on both ends of the drive shaft
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The hood lock release mechanism and hood safety catch should be
checked, cleaned, and
oiled when needed for easy movement and to
NOTE
 Do not run the wipers on dry glass for a long time. This wears out the rubber and canscratch the glass.
During cold weather
NOTE
 When replacing front wiper blade assembly with a wiper blade for use in cold regions, it is necessary to adjust the washer nozzle (A) spray positions. Always
contact a certified i-
MiEV dealer when re
placing front wiper
blade with a wiper blade for use in cold regions.  When removing snow and frost, be careful not to damage the wash
er nozzle which are
attached to the wiper arm.
General maintenance Disc brake pads, rear drum brake linings and rear wheel cylinders
Brake hoses Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft boots Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch
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For cold and snowy weather 9-18 Vehicle care and maintenance
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stop rust and wear. Us
e Multipurpose Grease
NLGI Grade 2 sparingly for all sliding partsof the hood latch and release lever. Work the grease into the hood lock mechanism until all the movable surfaces are covered.Also, put a light coat
of the same grease on
the safety catch wherever moving parts touch.
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The ventilation slots in
front of the wind-
shield should be brushed clear after a heavysnowfall so that the operation of the heating and ventilation
systems will not be impaired.
To prevent freezing of the weatherstripping on the doors, hood, etc., they should be treated with silicone grease.
It is a good idea to carry a shovel or a short- handled spade in the vehicle during the win- ter so that you can clear away snow if you get stranded. A small hand-brush for sweepingsnow off the vehicle a
nd a plastic scraper for
the windshield, side a
nd rear window are also
useful.
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The fusible links will melt to prevent a fire ifa large current attempts to flow through cer- tain electrical systems. In case of a melted fusi
ble link, see a certified
i-MiEV dealer for in
spection and replace-
ment. For the fusible links, please refer to “Fuseload capacities” on page 9-19.
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To prevent damage to the electrical system from short-circuiting
or overloading, each
individual circui
t is equipped with a fuse.
The fuse blocks are lo
cated in the passenger
compartment and in under the hood. The fuse block in the
passenger compartment
is located in front of the driver’s seat at theposition shown in the illustration. Press the tab (A) and remove the fuse cover (B).
For cold and snowy weather Ventilation slots Weatherstripping
Additional equipment (For regions where snow is encoun-tered) Fusible links
WA R N I N G Fusible links must not be replaced by any other device. Failing to fit the correct fus- ible link may result in fire in the vehicle, property destruction and serious or fatalinjuries at any time.
Fuses Fuse block location
NOTE
 Spare fuses are not provided. Please pur- chase from a certified i-MiEV dealer.
Passenger compartment
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Fuses
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-19
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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 9-20 Vehicle care and maintenance
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* : Fusible link  Some fuses may not be installed on your vehicle, depending on the vehicle model or specifications. The table above shows the main equip- ment corresponding to each fuse.
* : Fusible link
18 Option 10 A 19
Heated outside rear- view mirrors
7.5 A
20 Windshield wiper 20 A 21 Back-up lights 7.5 A 22 Defogger 30 A23 Heater 30 A24 12V starter battery 30 A
*
25 Radio 10 A 26
Electronic con- trolled unit
15 A
27 —
Electronic con- trolled unit
7.5 A
No.
Sym- bol
Electrical system
Capac-ity
Under the hood fuse location table No.
Sym- bol
Electrical system
Capac-ity
1— — — 2 12V starter battery 30 A
*
3
Electric motor
switch
40 A
*
4 Radiator fan motor 40 A
*
5
Power window con-
trol
40 A
*
6
Brake electric vac-
uum pump
30 A
*
7
Electric motor unit
control
15 A
8
Stop lights (Brake
lights)
15 A
9 Front fog lights 15 A 10
Water pump (Electric motor
unit)
15 A
11 Charge 10 A 12
Hazard warning
flasher
10 A
13 Horn 10 A 14
Daytime running
lights
10 A
15
Main drive lithium- ion battery fan
motor
15 A
16
Water pump
(Air conditioning)
10 A
17
Headlight (low beam) (right)
20 A
18
Headlight (low beam) (left)
20 A
19
Headlight (high beam) (right)
10 A
20
Headlight (high beam) (left)
10 A
No.
Sym- bol
Electrical system
Capac-ity
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Fuses
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-21
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 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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