2014 MITSUBISHI iMiEV light

Hazard warning flasher switch Features and controls 5-47
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If you press the flasher switch, the front and rear turn signals will flash intermittently, and so will the hazard warn
ing lights. This is an
emergency warning syst
em and should not be
used when the vehicle is in motion, except for emergencies. If you need to leave your vehicle, the flasherswill keep working after the key is removed from the electric motor switch.
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The front fog lights illuminate only when theheadlights are on low beam. Turning the knob in the direction of the “ON”position turns on the front fog lights as well as the indicator in the instrument cluster. To turn them off, turn the knob in the direction ofthe “OFF” position. The knob will return to the neutral position when it is released.
NOTE
 A light in the instrument panel flashes to show when the front and rear turn signallights are working properly. If this light flashes fa
ster than usual, check
for a burned out light bulb or malfunctioningconnection. If the panel light does not come on when the lever is moved, check for a blown fuse or aburned out bulb in the panel. Have the vehicle insp
ected by a certified i-
MiEV dealer.  It is possible to modify functions as follows: • Deactivate the turn signal light 3-flash function for lane changes. • Adjust the time required to operate the lever for the 3-flash function. See a certified i-MiEV dealer for details.
Hazard warning flasher switch
NOTE
 If you keep the flashers on for a long period of time while the ready
indicator is not illu-
minated, the 12V starte
r battery could go flat
and the electric motor unit could be impossi- ble to start.
Front fog light switch
NOTE
 If the headlights are sw
itched to high beam,
the front fog lights will go out; they will illu- minate again when the headlights areswitched back to low beam.
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Wiper and washer switch 5-48 Features and controls
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The windshield wiper and washer can be operated with the electric motor switch in the “ON” or “ACC” position.If the blades are frozen to the windshield, do not operate the wipers
until the ice has melted
and the blades are freed, otherwise the wiper motor may be damaged. With the lever in the “INT” (speed sensitive intermittent operation)
position, the intermit-
tent intervals can be adjusted by turning theknob (A).
The wipers will operate once if the wiper lever is raised to the “MIST” position and released. This operation
is useful when it is
drizzling, etc. The wi
pers will continue to
operate while the lever is held in the “MIST” position.
 If the combination he
adlights and dimmer
switch is rotated to the “OFF” or “ ” posi- tion while the front f
og lights are illumi-
nated, they will automatically turn off. They can be turned back on again by rotating the combination headlight
s and dimmer switch
back to “ ” position, and turning the knob in the direction of the “ON” position.  Do not use fog lights except in conditions of fog, otherwise excessi
ve light glare may
temporarily blind oncom
ing vehicle drivers.
Wiper and washer switch
CAUTIONIf the washer is used in cold weather, the washer fluid sprayed against the glass mayfreeze, which may hi
nder visibility. Warm
the glass with the defro
ster before using the
washer.
Windshield wipers
NOTE
MIST- Misting function
The wipers will operate once.
OFF- OffINT- Intermittent
(Speed sensitive)
LO- Slow HI- Fast
To adjust intermittent intervals
1- Fast2- Slow
NOTE
 The speed-sensitive-
operation function of
the windshield wipers can be deactivated.For further information, please contact a cer- tified i-MiEV dealer.
Misting function
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Electric rear window defogger switch 5-50 Features and controls
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The electric rear window defogger can be used when the ready indicator is illuminated. The indicator light (A) will come on whenyou press the electric rear window defogger switch. Electric current will flow through the heating wires on the rear window to helpclear away moisture or frost. After about 20 minutes
of operation, the sys-
tem will shut off automatically. To switch the defogge
r OFF before 20 min-
utes have passed, press
the switch again. The
indicator light will go out and the defogger will turn off. If you need the defogger for more than 20 minutes, press the switch again. This will add 20 more minutes.
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To honk the horn, press around the “ ” mark on the steering wheel.
NOTE
 Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. This could scratch the glass and wear thewiper blades prematurely.  Before using the wipers in cold weather, check to be sure that the wiper blades are notfrozen to the windshield. Using the wipers while the blades are frozen could cause the wiper motor to burn out.  If the wipers are left on the glass out of the parked position and th
ey become blocked by
ice or other deposits on the glass, the motor may still burn out even
if the wiper switch is
OFF. If deposits form on the windshield,park your vehicle in a safe place, turn off the electric motor switch,
and clean the glass so
that the wipers can operate smoothly.  Avoid using the washer for more than 20 sec- onds at a time. Do not
operate the washer
when the fluid reservoir is empty or the pump may fail.  During cold weather, add a recommended washer solution that will not freeze in the washer reservoir. Otherwise the washer maynot work or may be damaged.  Replace the wiper blades when they are worn. Use the proper size replacement blades. If you have ques
tions, ask a certified
i-MiEV dealer.
Electric rear window defog- ger switch
CAUTION The rear window defogge
r is not designed to
melt snow. Remove any snow manuallybefore using the rear window defogger. Use the rear window defogger only after the ready indicator is illuminated. Be sure to turnthe defogger switch off
immediately after the
window is clear to save on 12V starter bat- tery power. Do not place stickers
, tape, or other items
that are attached with
adhesive over the grid
wires on the rear window. When cleaning the insi
de rear window, use a
soft cloth and wipe
lightly over the grid
wires.NOTE
 If your vehicle is equipped with heated mir- rors, mist can also be removed from the out-side rearview mirrors
when the rear window
defogger switch is pressed. (Refer to “Heated mirror”
on page 5-18.)
Horn switch
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Interior lights 5-52 Features and controls
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The accessory can be operated when the elec- tric motor switch is in the “ON” or “ACC”position. To use a “plug-in” type
accessory, open the
cover, then insert the plug in the socket.
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The dome light can be turned on by sliding the dome light switch.
Interior lights 1- Dome light (Rear)
 P.5-53
2- Dome light (Fr
ont)/Reading lights
 P.5-52
Dome light (Front)/Reading lights
(if so equipped)
Dome light (Front)

1- Door 2- Off 1- (DOOR)
 The dome light comes on when any door or the liftgate is opened. It goes off approximately 30 seconds afterthe door or liftgate is closed (delayed off function). However, the light goes off immediately if:• The door and the liftgate are closed and the electric motor switch is turned to the “ON” position.• The driver’s door is closed after all the other doors are closed while the lock knob of the driver’s door is in the lock position. • The door and the liftgate are closedand the power door lock switch is used to lock the doors. • The keyless entry system remotecontrol transmitter is used to lock the doors.
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Interior lights
Features and controls 5-53
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Regardless of the dome light switch position, when you press the lens, the light on the sidethat is pressed illumi
nates; when you press
the lens again, the light goes off.
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The rear dome light can be turned on by slid- ing the dome light switch.
 If the dome light is left switched on with the electric motor switch in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position and adoor or the liftgate is opened, it goes off automatically after approxi- mately 30 minutes.The light will illuminate again after it automatically goes off in the fol- lowing cases:• When the electric motor switch is turned to the “ON” position. • When the keyless entry system remote control transmitter is oper- ated.• When any of the doors or the lift- gate is opened after all doors and the liftgate are closed.
NOTE
 When the key is removed while the doors and liftgate are clos
ed, the dome light will
illuminate for approximately 30 secondsbefore going off.  The time until the light goes off (delayed off) can be adjusted. See a certified i-MiEV dealer for details. However, the dome light
will shut off in sync
with the automatic relocking function, even if the dome light dela
yed off function has
been extended. For the automatic relockingfunction, refer to “Keyless entry system” on page 5-5.
 The auto cut-out functi
on can be deactivated.
See a certified i-MiEV dealer for details.2- The dome light goes off.
Reading lights

Dome light (Rear)
NOTE
1- On2- Door 3- Off 1- (ON) The dome light comes on.2- (
)
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Storage spaces 5-54 Features and controls
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 The dome light comes on when any door or the liftgate is opened. It goes off approximately 30 seconds afterthe door or liftgate is closed (delayed off function). However, the light goes off immediately if:• The door and the liftgate are closed and the electric motor switch is turned to the “ON” position.• The driver’s door is closed after all the other doors are closed while the lock knob of the driver’s door is in the lock position. • The door and the liftgate are closedand the power door lock switch is used to lock the doors. • The keyless entry system remotecontrol transmitter is used to lock the doors.
 If the dome light is left switched on with the electric motor switch in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position and adoor or the liftgate is opened, it goes off automatically after approxi- mately 30 minutes.The light will illuminate again after it automatically goes off in the fol- lowing cases:• When the electric motor switch is turned to the “ON” position. • When the keyless entry system remote control transmitter is oper- ated.• When any of the doors or the lift- gate is opened after all doors and the liftgate are closed.
NOTE
 When the key is removed while the doors and liftgate are clos
ed, the dome light will
illuminate for approximately 30 secondsbefore going off.  The time until the light goes off (delayed off) can be adjusted. See a certified i-MiEV dealer for details. However, the dome light
will shut off in sync
with the automatic relocking function, even if the dome light dela
yed off function has
been extended. For the automatic relockingfunction, refer to “Keyless entry system” on page 5-5.
 The auto cut-out func
tion cannot be
operated
when the dome light switch is in the “ON”position.Also, this function
can be deactivated.
See a certified i-MiEV dealer for details.3- (OFF) The dome light goes off.
Storage spaces
CAUTION Never leave lighters,
carbonated drink cans,
or spectacles in the cabin when parking thevehicle in hot sunshine. The cabin will become extremely hot,
so lighters and other
flammable items ma
y catch fire and
unopened drink cans (i
ncluding beer cans)
may rupture. The heat may also deform or crack plastic spectacle parts. Keep the lids of storage spaces closed while driving the vehicle. A lid or the contents of astorage space could ot
herwise cause injuries
during a sudden stop.NOTE
 Do not leave valuables in any storage space when leaving the vehicle.NOTE
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Economical driving 6-2 Driving safety
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For economical driving,
there are some tech-
nical requirements that
have to be met. In
order to achieve longer life of the vehicle andthe most economical
operation, we recom-
mend you to have the vehicle checked at reg- ular intervals according to the “WARRANTYAND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”. Avoid driving with the
accelerator pedal fully
depressed, such as for unnecessarily sudden starts, accelerati
on and deceleration.
Smoothly depress the
accelerator pedal.
Observe the speed limit and keep the speed as constant as possi
ble while driving.
Parking for a long period with the ready indi- cator illuminated will shorten the cruisingrange. At higher the vehicle speed the more main drive lithium-ion battery
is consumed. Avoid
driving at full speed. Even a slight release of the accelerator pedal wi
ll save a significant
amount of main drive lithium-ion battery charge. Check the tire inflation pressures at regular intervals Low tire inflat
ion pressure increases
road resistance. In addi
tion, low tire pressures
adversely affect tire we
ar and driving stabil-
ity. Do not drive with unnecessary articles in the luggage compartment. Too much cooling/heating can affect the cruising range, so maintain an appropriatetemperature to exte
nd the cruising range.
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Drunk driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents.
Your driving ability ca
n be seriously impaired
even with blood alcohol levels far below thelegal minimum. If you
have been drinking,
don’t drive. Ride with a designated non- drinking driver, call a cab or a friend, or usepublic transportation. Drinking coffee or tak- ing a cold shower will not make you sober. Similarly, prescription and nonprescriptiondrugs affect your aler
tness, perception and
reaction time. Consul
t with your doctor or
pharmacist before dr
iving while under the
influence of any of
these medications.
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The original equipmen
t floor mat provided
with your vehicle was
specifically designed
for your vehicle. Always properly position the floor mat and assure it does not interfere with operation of the pedals. Always use theretaining clip on the driver’s floorboard to secure the floor mat. When used, this clip will help prevent the floor mat from moving for-ward and possibly interfering with the opera- tion of the pedals. To prevent the floor mat
Economical driving Starting and acceleration Idling Speed
Tire inflation pressure Cargo loads Air conditioning Driving, alcohol and drugs
WA R N I N G NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE. Your perceptions ar
e less accurate, your
reflexes are slower and your judgment is impaired.
Floor mat
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Safe driving techniques 6-4 Driving safety
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 Move the driver’s seat as far backward as possible, while still
keeping good visibil-
ity, and good control of the steering wheel, brakes, accele
rator, and controls.
Check the instrument panel indicators forany possible problem.  Move the front passe
nger seat as far back
as possible.  Make sure that infa
nts and small children
are properly restrained in accordance with all laws and regulations.
Check these by selecti
ng the defroster mode,
and set the blower swit
ch on high. You should
be able to feel the air blowing against the windshield. (Refer to “Defrosting or defogging the wind- shield and door windows” on page 7-9.) Check all the tires for heavy tread wear or uneven wear patterns.
Look for stones, nails,
glass, or other objects
stuck in the tread. Look
for any tread cuts or sidewall cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness, and the tires for proper pressures. Replace your tires beforethey are heavily worn out.
As your vehicle is equi
pped with a tire pres-
sure monitoring system, there is a risk ofdamage to the tire inflation pressure sensors when the tire is replaced on the rim. Tire replacement should, th
erefore, be performed
only by a certified i-MiEV dealer. Have someone watch while you turn all the exterior lights on and off. Also check the turn signal indicators and
high-beam indicators on
the instrument panel. Check the ground under the vehicle after parking overnight, for wa
ter, oil, or other
leaks. Make sure all the fluid levels are cor- rect.
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Even this vehicle’s safety equipment, andyour safest driving, cannot guarantee that youcan avoid an accident or injury. However, if you give extra attention to the following areas, you can better protect yourself andyour passengers:
 Drive defensively. Be aware of traffic, road and weather conditions. Leave plentyof stopping distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead.  Before changing lanes, check your mir- rors and use your turn signal light.  While driving, watch the behavior of other drivers, bicyc
lists, and pedestrians.
 Always obey applicable
laws and regula-
tions. Be a polite and alert driver. Always leave room for unexpected events, such as sudden braking.
Defrosters Tires
Lights Fluid leaks Safe driving techniques
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