2014 MITSUBISHI iMiEV tow

Tire repair kit 8-10 For emergencies
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15. Check and adjust the tire pressure with
reference to the air pressure gauge on thecompressor. If you overinflate the tire, release air by loosening the hose’s end fit- ting.If there is a gap between the tire and wheel because the ti
re has moved inward
from the wheel rim, press the tire treadtowards the wheel to close the gap before running the compressor. (With no gaps, the tire pressure will rise.)
16. Turn OFF the compressor switch, then
pull the power cord plug out of the 12 Vpower outlet.
17. Affix the speed restriction sticker (T) to
the three-diamond mark on the steering wheel.
WA R N I N G Do not place your hand or fingers between the tire and wheel while inflating the tire.Your hand or fingers may become caughtbetween the tire and wheel.CAUTION The supplied compressor is designed only for inflation of your vehicle tires. The compressor is designed to run on a vehi- cle’s 12 V power supply. Do not connect it to any other power source. The compressor is not waterproof. If you use it in rain, make sure
water does not get on it.
Any sand or dust sucked into the compressor could make the compressor break down. Donot place the compressor directly on any sandy or dusty surface when using it. Do not disassemble or modify the compres- sor. Also, do not subject the air pressure gauge to shock. It could malfunction.
CAUTION The surface of the compressor will get hot while the compressor is running. Do not keep the compressor running continuouslyfor more than 10 minutes. After using the compressor, wait for the compressor to cool before using it again. If the compressor becomes sluggish or hot while operating, it is
overheating. Immedi-
ately place the switch in the OFF position and let the compressor c
ool down for at least
30 minutes.NOTE
 If the tire pressure does not rise to the speci- fied level within 10 minutes, the tire may beso severely damaged that
the tire sealant can-
not be used to effect
the emergency repair.
Do not drive the vehicl
e. Please contact a
certified i-MiEV dealer.
NOTE
 At this point the puncture hole is not sealed yet. Air will leak
through the puncture hole
until the emergency repa
ir procedure is com-
pleted (through step 19 or step 20 of theseinstructions).CAUTION Do not affix the sticke
r anywhere except the
specified position on th
e pad of the steering
wheel. Affixing the sticker in an incorrect position could prevent the SRS airbag fromdeploying properly.
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Tire repair kit
For emergencies 8-11
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18. When you have inflated the tire to the
specified pressure, stow the compressor,bottle, and other item
s in the vehicle and
make sure that the seat cushion is properly secured. (Refer to “Tire repair kit storage”on page 8-5.) Promptly start driving the vehicle so that the tire sealant can spread evenly in the tire. Drive with great care.Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Observe local speed limits.
19. After driving for 10 minutes or 3 miles (5
km), park the vehicle in safe place.Remove the air compressor from the stowed position. Check the tire pressure using the air pressure gauge on the com-pressor. If the tire pressure has apparently not dropped, the emergency repair proce- dure is complete. Continue the processfrom step 21. If the tire pressure is not sufficient, inflate the tire to the specified pressure again and drive the vehicle carefully without exceeding a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).Before driving, stow
the compressor and
make sure that the rear seat cushion is properly secured.
20. After driving for 10 minutes or 3 miles (5
km) again, check the tire pressure usingthe air pressure gauge on the compressor. If the tire pressure has apparently not dropped, the emergency repair procedureis complete. Before driving, make sure that the compressor is stowed and the seat cushion is properly secured. You muststill not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Observe local speed limits.
CAUTION If you sense any abnormality while driving, stop the vehicle and c
ontact a certified i-
MiEV dealer. Otherwise the tire pressure may drop before the em
ergency repair proce-
dure is completed,
rendering the vehicle
unsafe to drive.
CAUTION If the tire pressure is lower than the mini- mum permitted pressure
(18 psi {130 kPa}),
the tire cannot successful
ly be repaired with
the tire sealant. Do not drive the vehicle any further. Contact a certified i-MiEV dealer.
NOTE
 If the tire pressure has dropped below the specified level when you check it at the endof the repair procedure, do not drive the vehicle any further.
Contact a certified i-
MiEV dealer.  In cold conditions (when the ambient tem- perature is 32 °F {0 °C} or lower), the timeand driving distance
necessary unt
il comple-
tion of the repair can become longer than in warmer conditions, and th
e tire pressure may
drop below the specified level even after you have inflated the tire
the second time and
subsequently driven the
vehicle. If this hap-
pens, inflate the tire to the specified pressure once more, drive for about 10 minutes or 3 miles (5 km), then check the tire pressureagain. If the tire pressure has again dropped below the specified level, stop driving the vehicle and contact a certified i-MiEVdealer.
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Towing 8-12 For emergencies
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21. Immediately drive with great care to a
certified i-MiEV de
aler and have tire
repair/replacement performed.
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If you need to tow your ve
hicle, contact a cer-
tified i-MiEV dealer or a commercial towtruck service. Transport the vehicle on a flatbed truck or tow the vehicle either with all wheels or therear wheels (drive wheels) off the ground.
NOTE
 Please give the empty
sealant bottle to a cer-
tified i-MiEV dealer or
dispose of the sealant
bottle according to re
gulations for the dis-
posal of chemical waste.
To w i n g If your vehicle needs to be towed
WA R N I N G Never tow the vehicle with rear wheels (drive wheels) on th
e ground. This may
cause damage to the electric motors. Also this may cause a fire, if wiring in the elec- tric motor unit room becomes damaged.Towing with rear wheels off the ground Dolly type Flat bed type
CAUTION Never tow the vehicl
e using a sling type
truck.Doing so will damage the bumper and/or body.CAUTION Never attempt to tow the vehicle using another vehicle with a rope.Towing with all wheels on the ground Towing with front wheels off the groundTowing with a sling-type truck
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Operation under adverse driving conditions
For emergencies 8-13
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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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Hood
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-3
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Have you purchased the Mitsubishi Motors Diamond Care Protec
tion Plan? The Plan
supplements your new
vehicle warranties.
See a certified i-MiEV dealer for details.
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Use the hood release lever (located under the instrument panel near the passenger’s door) to unlock the hood. Pull the lever toward you to release the hood latch.
Release the safety leve
r (A) and lift the hood.
Support the hood by inserting the support prop (B) into its slot on the underside of the hood arm.
 When replacing the
12V starter battery,
remove the positive (+
) and negative (-) ter-
minals after turning the electric motor switchto the “LOCK” position
and waiting at least
2 minutes. If the 12V st
arter battery terminal
is removed just after the electric motorswitch is turned to the “LOCK” position, this may cause damage to
electric components.
If the electric motor unit warning light illu-minates, do not replac
e the 12V starter bat-
tery. Contact a certified i-MiEV dealer.CAUTION
Hood To open
WA R N I N G Never use the release lever to unlatch the hood while the vehicle is in motion.  Do not drive your vehicle unless the hood is locked.
NOTE
 To prevent damage to the hood and wipers, make sure the wipers
are at resting position
when you open the hood.
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Replacement of light bulbs 9-26 Vehicle care and maintenance
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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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Vehicle care precautions 9-28 Vehicle care and maintenance
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1. When removing the light unit (A), push it toward the left side
of the vehicle body.
2. Use a flat blade screwdriver into the tab (B) and pry gently to remove the lens. 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
4. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
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In order to maintain the value of your vehicle, perform regular maintenance using the proper materials and procedures
. Be sure to use only
those materials and proc
edures that meet your
local environmental pollution control regula- tions. Choose the material
s you will use care-
fully, to be sure that they do not contain corrosives. If you are not sure, contact a certi- fied i-MiEV dealer for help in choosing thesematerials.
License plate lights
NOTE
 When installing the light, insert tab (C) first then align and insert tab (D).
Vehicle care precautions
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Important facts to know
in case of an accident
Customer assistance/Reporting Safety Defects 10-3
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If NHTSA receives similar com- plaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it mayorder a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problemsbetween you, your dealer, or Mit- subishi Motors Corporation. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1- 888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: You can also obtain other informa- tion about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
To contact Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. call 1-888-648-7820 or write to: If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediatelynotify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. You may write to:
To contact Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. call 1-888-576-4878 or write to:
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We hope you will never be involved in an accident, but there is
always that potential
danger. So, please be sure to buckle up and drive safely.  Remain calm.  Check for injuries. Report all injuries to the police, and, if
necessary, call for an
ambulance.
NHTSA Headquarters 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SEWest Building Washington, DC 20590
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
Mitsubishi Motors North Amer- ica, Inc. Customer Relations Department P.O. Box 6400Cypress, CA 90630-0064
For vehicles sold in Canada
Tr a n s p o r t C a n a d a330 Sparks StreetTower C Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5
Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Can- ada, Inc.Customer Relations Department P.O. Box 41009 4141 Dixie RoadMississauga, ON L4W 5C9Important facts to know in case of an accident In the event of an accident
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