
Theft-alarm system 
Features and controls 5-13
5
3. The system has ente 
red the armed stage 
after about 20 seconds, when the theft-alarm indicator flashi 
ng becomes slower. 
The theft-alarm indicator continues to flash while the system is in the armedstage. 
The alarm will be activated if the following occurs while the vehicle is parked and the system is armed.  One of the doors and the liftgate is opened without using the keyless entry system. 
When the alarm is activated: 1. The headlights blink on and off for 3 min- utes. After 3 minutes the headlights automati-cally shut off. 2. The horn will sound intermittently for 3 minutes. 
The alarm can be deacti 
vated in the following 
ways.  By using the keyless entry system to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate. Turn the electric motor switch to the “ON” position. 
The system will be disarmed if the following operation is performed.  The electric motor switch is turned to the “ON” position.
NOTE
 The system will be disarmed if, while the theft-alarm indicator is 
 illuminated, all doors 
and the liftgate are  
unlocked by using the 
keyless entry system.  The system will be disarmed if, while the theft-alarm indicator is illuminated, the elec-tric motor switch is turned to the “ON”.  The system will not be armed if a door or the liftgate is not completely closed. If this hap- pens, rearm the system 
 as described above. 
 The theft-alarm system can be activated when people are riding inside the vehicle or when the windows are open. To prevent acci-dental activati 
on of the alarm, do not set the 
system to the system armed mode while peo- ple are riding in the vehicle.  If the answerback function (flashing of the turn signal lights by locking and unlockingthe doors and the liftgate 
) is deactivated, the 
turn signal lights do not flash after the lock- ing and unlocking operation.For information on the answerback function, refer to “Keyless entry system” on pages 5-5.
Alarm stage Type of alarm Horn sounds!Headlights blink on and off!
NOTE
 The alarm will continue to operate for 3 min- utes. At the end of that 
 period, the alarm will 
automatically shut off  
to save battery power. 
The system will then  
be rearmed until the 
proper disarming step is taken.  The alarm will resu
me if unauthorized 
actions are taken again, even if the alarm has stopped.
Alarm deactivation Disarmed stage 
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Power window control 5-14 Features and controls
5
 All doors and the lift
gate are unlocked by 
using the keyless entry system. 
Use the following proce 
dure to test the sys- 
tem: 
1. Lower the driver’s window. 2. Arm the system as explained in “Armedstage”. 3. Make sure that the theft-alarm indicator comes on and flashe 
s for approximately 
20 seconds. 4. Wait a few seconds and then unlock the driver’s side door by using the inside doorlock knob. Open the door. 5. Make sure that the horn sounds intermit- tently and the headlights blink when a door is opened. 6. Disarm the system by unlocking all doorsand the liftgate by using the keyless entry system.
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NOTE
 If the UNLOCK button on the remote control transmitter is operated when all doors and the liftgate are closed and no door is opened within approximately 30 seconds, re-armingwill automatically occur.  The amount of time afte
r unlocking until the 
vehicle relocks automatically can be adjusted. See a certified i-MiEV dealer for details.  Once the system has been disarmed, it can- not be rearmed except 
 by repeating the arm- 
ing procedure.
Testing the theft-alarm system Disarm...by using the keyless entry system
Power window control 1- Open (down) 2- Close (up)
NOTE
 Never try to operate the main switch and sub-switch in different  
directions at the same 
time. This will free 
ze the window in posi- 
tion.  Operating the power windows repeatedly with the electr 
ic motor unit stopped will run 
down the 12V starter battery. Use the win- dow switches only while the electric motorunit is operating.WA R N I N G Before operating the power windows, make sure that nothing can be trapped (head, hands, fingers, etc.) in the window. Never leave the vehi
cle without carrying 
the key. Never leave children 
or unreliable adults 
unattended inside the vehicle.
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Interior lights 5-52 Features and controls
5
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
5
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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
5
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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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Alphabetical index 
12-3
12
H
Hazard warning  
flasher switch
.............
5-47 
Hazard warning lights 
.........................
5-42 
Head restraints 
......................................
4-6 
Headlights 
Bulb capacity 
.................................
9-22 
Dimmer 
.........................................
5-46 
Headlight flasher 
............................
5-46 
Reminder buzzer 
.............................
5-46 
Switch 
...........................................
5-44 
Heat 
Cautions and actions to 
 deal with intense 
heat 
...............................................
3-7 
High beam indicator 
............................
5-42 
High-mounted stop light 
Bulb capacity 
.................................
9-22 
Replacement 
..................................
9-27 
High-Voltage components 
...................
3-30 
Hood 
...................................................
9-3 
Hood lock release me 
chanism and safety  
catch 
................................................
9-17 
Horn switch 
........................................
5-50 
Hot water heater fluid 
...................
9-4
, 11-6
I
If the vehicle breaks down
.....................
8-2 
i-MiEV 
................................................
3-2 
Cruising range 
..................................
3-4 
Main drive lithium-ion battery 
...........
3-3 
Main features 
...................................
3-2 
Important facts to know in 
 case of an accident 
10-3 Indicator and warning light package 
.....
5-41 
Indicators 
..........................................
5-42 
Inside rearview mirror 
.........................
5-16 
Instrument cluster 
...............................
5-34 
Intense cold 
Cautions and actions 
.........................
3-9 
Intense heat 
Cautions and actions 
.........................
3-7 
Interior lights 
.....................................
5-52
J
Jump-starting
.......................................
8-2
K
Key reminder buzzer
.....................
5-9
, 5-20 
Keyless entry system 
............................
5-5 
Keys 
...................................................
5-2
L
Labeling
............................................
11-2 
License plate lights 
Bulb capacity 
.................................
9-22 
Replacement 
...................................
9-28 
Liftgate 
..............................................
5-11 
Loading information 
..............................
6-7 
Lubricants 
..........................................
11-6
M
Main drive lithium-ion battery
................
3-3 
Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery Level  Indicator 
..........................................
3-45 
MiEV Remote System 
.........................
3-32 
Mirror 
Inside rearview mirror 
.....................
5-16 
Outside rearview mirrors 
.................
5-17 
Modifications to and  
racing of your vehicle
.. 
3-6
O
Odometer 
..................................
5-35
, 5-36 
Oil 
Transmission oil 
.............................
11-6 
Operation under adverse driving conditions 
.. 
8-13 Outside rearview mirrors 
.....................
5-17 
Outside temperature display 
........
5-35
, 5-39
P
Parking
................................................
6-6
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