2014 MITSUBISHI iMiEV lock

Electric power steering system (EPS)
Features and controls 5-27
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Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving. Stop the vehicle in a safe place, put the selec- tor lever to the “P” (PARK) position and turn off the electric motor unit. Restart the electric motor unit and check tosee whether the light goes out after a few minutes driving; if it then remains off during driving, there is no problem.However, if the warning light does not disap- pear, or if it comes on
again when the vehicle
is driven, we recommend you to have thevehicle checked. The ABS and brake force distribution func- tion may not work, so hard braking could make the vehicle unstable.Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and we rec- ommend you to have th
e vehicle checked.
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The power steering system operates while the electric motor unit is running. It helps reduce the effort needed to turn the steering wheel. The power steering system has mechanicalsteering capability in ca
se the power assist is
lost. If the power assist is lost for some rea- son, you will still be able to steer your vehi-cle, but you will notice it takes much more effort to steer. If this happens, have your vehi- cle inspected at a certified i-MiEV dealer.
If the warning light illuminates while driving If only the ABS warning light illu- minate If the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminate at the same time
NOTE
 The warning light may
be illuminated when
the electric motor unit is started while the12V starter battery voltage
is low, but this is
not an ABS malfunction. When the main drive lithium-ion battery is charged, the 12V starte
r battery is charged at
the same time, and the
warning light will go
out. If the warning light does
not go out or illumi-
nates from time to time even after the battery is charged, take your ve
hicle to a certified i-
MiEV dealer and have
the system checked as
soon as possible.  After driving on snow or icy roads, remove any snow and ice whic
h may have been left
around the wheels. On ve
hicles that have an
anti-lock braking system, be careful not todamage the wheel spee
d sensors (A) or the
cables located at each wheel.Front
Electric power steering sys- tem (EPS) Rear
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Active stability control (ASC) 5-28 Features and controls
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If there is a malfunction in the system, the warning light will come on.Under normal conditions
, the warning light
comes on when the electric motor switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes off afew seconds later.
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The active stability c
ontrol (ASC) takes over-
all control of the anti-lock braking system, traction control function and skid controlfunction to help maintain the vehicle’s con- trol. Also refer to the following pages on the anti-lock braking system, traction controlfunction and skid control function. Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
 P.5-25
Traction control function
 P.5-29
Skid control function
 P.5-29
WA R N I N GDo not turn the key from the ON position while the vehicle is moving. Stopping theelectric motor unit would make the steer-ing wheel extremely hard to turn, possibly resulting in an accident.NOTE
 During repeated full-lock turning of the steering wheel (for example, while you aremaneuvering the vehicle into a parking space), a protection
function may be acti-
vated to prevent overheating of the powersteering system. This f
unction will make the
steering wheel gradually harder to turn. In this event, limit your turning of the steeringwheel for a while. When the system has cooled down, the steering effort will return to normal.  If you turn the steering wheel while the vehi- cle is stationary with
the headlights on, the
headlights may become
dim. This behavior
is not abnormal. The headlights will return to their original brightne
ss after a short while.
Electric power steering system warning light
CAUTION If the warning light a
ppears while the elec-
tric motor unit is running, have the vehicle inspected at a certified i-MiEV dealer as soon as possible. It may become harder toturn the steering wheel.
Active stability control (ASC)
CAUTION Do not over-rely on the ASC. Even the ASC cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle. This system, like any other system, has li
mits and cannot help
you to maintain traction and control of the vehicle in all circumstances. Reckless driv- ing can lead to accident
s. It is the driver’s
responsibility to drive carefully. This means taking into account the tr
affic, road and envi-
ronmental conditions. Be sure to use the specified type and size of tire on all four wheels
. Otherwise, the ASC
may not work properly. Do not install any aftermarket limited slip differential (LSD) on
your vehicle. The ASC
may stop functioning properly.
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Active stability control (ASC) Features and controls 5-29
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On slippery surfaces, the traction control function prevents the drive wheels from spin- ning excessively, thus helping the vehicle to start moving from a stopped condition. It alsoprovides sufficient driving force and steering performance as the vehicle turns while press- ing the acceleration pedal.
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The skid control function is designed to help the driver maintain control of the vehicle on slippery roads or during rapid steeringmaneuvers. It works by controlling the elec- tric motor unit output and the brake on each wheel.
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The ASC is automatically activated when theelectric motor switch is turned to the “ON” position. You can deacti
vate the system by
pressing down the ASC OFF switch for 3 sec-onds or longer. When the ASC is deacti
vated, the indica-
tor will be illuminated. To reactivate the
ASC, momentarily
press the ASC OFF
switch; the indicator is turned off.
NOTE
 An operation noise may be emitted from under the hood in the fo
llowing situations.
The sound is associated
with checking the
operations of the ASC.
At this time, you may
feel a shock from the brake pedal if you depress it. These do not indicate a malfunc-tion. • When the electric motor switch is set to the “ON” position. • When the vehicle is driven for a while after the electric motor unit is turned on.
 When the ASC is acti
vated, you may feel a
vibration in the vehicle body or hear a whin- ing sound from under the hood. This indicates that the system is operatingnormally. It does not i
ndicate a malfunction.
 When the anti-lock braking system warning light is illuminated, the ASC is not active.
Traction control function
CAUTION When driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy road, be sure to install snow tires and drivethe vehicle at moderate speeds.
Skid control function
NOTE
 The skid control func
tion operates at speeds
of about 9 mph (15 km/h) or higher.
ASC OFF switch
CAUTION For safety reasons, the ASC OFF switch should be operated when your vehicle isstopped.  Be sure to keep the ASC on while driving in normal circumstances.NOTE
 Using the ASC OFF swit
ch turns off both the
skid control function a
nd the traction control
function.  When moving out of mud, sand or fresh snow, pressing the ac
celerator pedal may not
allow the electric motor speed to increase. Insuch situations, temporarily deactivate the ASC, using the ASC OFF switch.
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Instrument cluster 5-36 Features and controls
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The odometer indicates the total distance the vehicle has traveled.
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The trip odometer shows the distance traveled since the last time it was reset. There are two trip odometer displays: and
.
Trip odometer can be used to measure the distance traveled since the current trip began. At the same time, Trip odometer can be used to measure the distance from a second location.
To zero the counter, press and hold the reset button for more than 1 second. Only the cur- rently displayed value will be reset. If trip odometer is displayed, for exam-ple, only trip odometer
will be reset.
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The service reminder s
hows the driving dis-
tance or number of m
onths remaining until
the next recommended
periodic maintenance
inspection is required. When the next inspection is nearly due, the display shows “------”.
1- Odometer 2-
Trip odometer
3-
Trip odometer
4- Dash lights brightness indicator 5- Service reminder
(Drive distance
remaining until
next inspection)
6- Service reminder
(Number of months
remaining until
next inspection)
7- Cruising range indicator 8- Outside temperature display
NOTE
 The cruising range indicator and outside temperature display are not indicated when the electric motor switch is in the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
 If there is no operati
on for about 10 seconds
when the meter illumination control or ser-vice reminder is shown,
the display returns
to the odometer.
Odometer
NOTE
 Even if the electric motor switch is turned to “ACC” or “LOCK”, the odometer will be displayed for about 30 se
conds after the reset
button is pressed.
Trip odometer
NOTE
NOTE
 Even if the electric mo
tor switch is turned to
“ACC” or “LOCK” position, the trip odome-ter will be displaye
d for about 30 seconds
after the reset button is pressed.
To reset the trip odometer
NOTE
 Both trip odometer and trip odometer
can measure trips up to 9999.9
miles/kilometers.  If the 12V starter battery is disconnected for a long time, both of th
ese displays will be
reset to “0”.
Service reminder
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Instrument cluster
Features and controls 5-37
5
1. The display shows the driving distance or number of months remaining until the next periodic inspection.
2. This informs you that a periodic inspec- tion is due. Contact a certified i-MiEVdealer to have the system checked. At this time, a spanner mark is shown for a few seconds whenever the electric motor switch is turned from the “LOCK”position or the “ACC” position to the “ON” position. 3. After your vehicle is inspected at a certi- fied i-MiEV dealer, it displays the time and miles (km) until the next periodic inspection.
With the electric motor switch in the “LOCK” position or the
“ACC” position, it is
possible to reset the sp
anner mark (A) and “--
----” indication (B). When they have been reset, the driving dis-tance or number of m
onths remaining until
the next periodic inspection are shown and the spanner mark (A) is no longer shownevery time the electric motor switch is turned from the “LOCK” position or the “ACC” position to the “ON” position. 1. Push the reset button (D) to view the driv- ing distance or number of months remain- ing until the next periodic inspection.
NOTE
 The service reminder ti
me can be modified
by a certified i-MiEV dealer, to adjust forsevere usage, etc. Refer to “Severe mainte-nance schedule” in you
r vehicle’s Warranty
and Maintenance Manual.
For further infor-
mation, please contac
t a certified i-MiEV
dealer.  Even if the electric motor switch is turned to “ACC” or “LOCK” pos
ition, the service
reminder will be disp
layed for about 30 sec-
onds after reset button is pressed.Driving distance Number of months
NOTE
 The indicated di
stance decreases in steps of
100miles (100 km). The indicated number ofmonths decreases in steps of one month.  It is possible to change the settings for the service reminder. For further information, we recommend you to consult a certified i-MiEV dealer.
Resetting the service reminder
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Indicator and warning light package
Features and controls 5-41
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Indicator and warning light package 1- Low energy warning indicator
 P.5-40
2- Selector lever
position indicator
 P.5-21
3- Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
( AVA S ) i n d i c a t o r
 P.5-23
4- High-beam indicator
 P.5-42
5- Turn-signal indicators/Hazard warning
lights
 P.5-42
6- Position indicator
 P.5-42
7- Front fog light indicator
 P.5-42
8- Service reminder
 P. 5 - 3 6
9- Outside air temperature warning indi-
cator
 P. 5 - 3 9
10- Regenerative brake system indicator
 P.5-42
11- Ready indicator
 P.5-42
12- Tire pressure moni
toring system warn-
ing light
 P.5-31
13- 12V starter battery charging system
warning light
 P.5-43
14- Electric power steering system warning
light
 P.5-28
15- Electric motor unit warning light
 P.5-43
16- Brake warning light
 P. 5 - 4 2
17- Anti-lock braking system warning light
 P.5-26
18- Power down warning light
 P.5-43
19- Active stability control (ASC) indicator
 P.5-30
20- Active stability control (ASC) OFF
indicator
 P. 5 - 3 0
21- Charging indicator
 P.5-42
22- Theft-alarm indicator
 P.5-12
23- Door-ajar warning light
 P.5-43
24- Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning
light
 P. 4 - 1 0
25- Supplemental Restra
int System (SRS)
warning light
 P.4-13
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Combination headlights and dimmer switch
Features and controls 5-45
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[When the ready indicato
r is not illuminated,
or when the ready indicator is illuminated but the parking brake is not released] The electric motor unit starts when the lights are off.
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 If the key is turned to “LOCK” or “ACC” position or removed from the electric motor switch and the driver’s door is opened with the comb
ination headlights
and dimmer switch in the “ ” or “ ” position, the lights automatically turn off.
• If the driver’s door is opened after the key is removed from the electric motorswitch, a buzzer will sound to remind you to turn off the lights. • If the driver’s door is opened with thekey in the electric motor switch, a buzzer will sound intermitte
ntly to remind you
to remove the key.
 If the key is turned to “LOCK” or “ACC” position with the driver’s door closed and the combination headlights and dimmer switch in the “ ” or “ ” position, the lights will stay on for about 3 minutes and then turn off automatically.
If the combination
headlights and dimmer
switch is turned to the “ ” or “ ” posi- tion again after the electric motor switch is turned to “LOCK” or “ACC” position, the auto-cutout function described above will not work. The lights (the park
ing lights, tail lights
The daytime running lights illumi- nated Parking, tail, front
and rear side-
marker lights, license plate and instrument panel lights on Headlights and other lights on
NOTE
 Once the daytime running light come on, they do not go out until the electric motorswitch is turned to the “LOCK” or “ACC” position.OFF All lights off AUTO
Headlights and other lights turn on and off automatically in accor-dance with outsi
de light level.
Parking, tail, front
and rear side-
marker lights, license plate and instrument panel lights on Headlights and other lights on
NOTE
 The sensitivity of the automatic on/off con- trol can be adjusted.For further information, please contact a cer-tified i-MiEV dealer.  Do not place anything on the sensor (A), and do not clean with a gla
ss cleaner. Clean only
with clear water.  If the lights do not turn on or off with the switch in the “AUTO”
position, manually
operate the switch. Have the system checked by a certified i-MiEV dealer.
Light auto-cutout function (headlights and other lights)
NOTE
 The light auto-cutout f
unction can be deacti-
vated. See a certified i-MiEV dealer for details.
When you want to keep the lights on:
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Wiper and washer switch
Features and controls 5-49
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To turn on the windshield washer, pull the lever toward you with the electric motor switch in either the “ON” or “ACC” position. The washer fluid will be sprayed onto thewindshield by pulling th
e lever toward you.
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The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when the electric motor switch in either the “ON” or “ACC” position. Turn the knob to operate the rear window wiper.
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Windshield washer
Rear window wiper and washer OFF- OffINT- The wiper operates continuously for
several seconds then operates inter- mittently at intervals of about 8 sec- onds.
-
Washer fluid will
be sprayed onto
the rear window glass while the knob is turned fully in either direc-tion. When the washer fluid is sprayed, the wiper will automatically operate2 or 3 times.
NOTE
 To ensure a clear rearward view, the wiper performs several continuous operationswhen the reverse gear is engaged and theswitch is in the “INT” position. Following this continuous operation, the wiper will automatically switch to intermit-tent operation.  It is possible to modi
fy functions as follows:
• Adjustment of the interval for intermittent operation • Changing intermittent
wiper operation to
continuous wiper operationFor details, consult a certified i-MiEV dealer.
 The washer fluid rese
rvoir is located under-
neath the hood. Check the fluid level re
gularly and refill if
necessary. (Refer to
“Washer fluid” on page
9-7.)
Precautions to observe when using wipers and washers
CAUTION If the washer is used in cold weather, the washer fluid sprayed onto the glass might freeze, blocking your vi
ew. In cold weather,
heat the glass with the
defroster before using
the washer.
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