2015 MITSUBISHI iMiEV Owner's Manual (in English)

Air conditioning 7-4 Comfort controls
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Air flows mainly to the windshield and the door windows.
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The air conditioning can only be used when the ready indicator is illuminated.
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When the electric motor switch is in the “ON” position, select
the blower speed by
turning the blower speed selection dial.Turning the dial clockwise will increase the blower speed; turning the dial c
ounterclockwise will
decrease it. When the dial is set to the “OFF” position, all fan-driven airflow will stop. When the dial is set to the “AUTO” position,the air flow is adjusted automatically accord-
Defroster position Air conditioning
NOTE
 If the energy level gauge is at 0 bars or the power down warning light
illuminates, the
vehicle interior may
not be cooled/heated
even though the dial or switch is operated. Furthermore, the defog performance may bealso reduced. Refer to “Energy leve
l gauge” on page 5-40.
Refer to “Power down warning light” onpage 5-43.
Control panel A- Temperature control dial B- MAX switch C- Blower speed selection dial D- Air conditioning switchE- Mode selection dial F- Air selection switch
NOTE
 There is an interior air temperature sensor (G) in the illustrated position.Never place anything ov
er the sensor, since
doing so will prevent it from functioning properly.
Blower speed selection dial
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ing to the temperature of the interior and the position of the temperature control dial.
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Use this dial to adjust the temperature of the air flow from the vents. Turn the temperature control dial clockwiseto make the air warmer. Turn it counterclock- wise to make the air cooler. When the dial is set to middle (
) position,
only uncooled and unheated air will flow. When the dial is moved to middle (
) posi-
tion when using cooling or heating, cooling or heating stops.
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To change the position and amount of air flowing from the vents, turn the mode selec-tion dial. Refer to “Changing the mode selec- tion” on page 7-2.
Temperature control dial
NOTE
 When the dial is moved from middle (
)
position to the left while the air conditioning is not operating, the ai
r temperature will not
change.
 When the dial is moved to middle (
) posi-
tion and then to the left while the air condi-tioning is operating,
the air conditioning
system is operating again.  When the temperature control dial is set to “C” position, the air se
lection will be auto-
matically set to the re
circulation position and
the air conditioning will operate.When the dial is moved thereafter, the air conditioning continues to
operate and the air
selection setting returns to the setting beforethe dial was set to “C” position.
Mode selection dial
NOTE
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The vents change to the following positions according to the position of the temperaturecontrol dial. Refer to “Temperature
control dial” on page
7-5.
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Normally, use the outside
air position to keep
the windshield and side windows clear and to quickly remove fog or frost from the wind- shield. To change the air selection, simply press the air selection switch.  Outside air {Indicator light (A) OFF} Outside air is introduced into the passen- ger compartment. Recirculated air {Indicator light (A) ON} Air is recirculated
inside the passenger
compartment.
If high cooling performance is desired, or, if the outside air is dusty
or contaminated in
some way, use the
recirculat
ion position.
Switch to the outside
air position every now
and then to keep the windows from foggingup.
“AUTO” positionTemperature control
dial position
Ve n t s
Between “C” and mid-
dle(
)
: Upper part
of front passen- ger compart-
ment
Mid- dle(
)
Set the dial to middle (
)
from the “C”
side
: Upper part
of front passen- ger compart-
ment
Set the dial to middle (
)
from the “H”
side
: Leg area
Between middle ( ) and “H”
Near middle
( )
: Leg area
Near “H”
: Leg area,
windshield, and door windows
CAUTION When using the mode se
lection dial between
the “ ” and “ ” positions, prevent fog- ging by pressing the air selection switch toselect outside air. (Refer to “Air selection switch” on page 7-6.)
Air selection switch
CAUTION Using recirculated air for a long time may cause the windows to fog up. NOTE
 When the mode selection dial is set to the “ ” position, the
air conditioning com-
pressor runs automatically. Outside air intro- duction will also be selected automatically.  When the temperature control dial is set to the “C” position, the ai
r selection will be
automatically set to
the recirculation posi-
tion.
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Push the switch, and the air conditioning compressor will turn on. The air conditioning indicator light (A) will come on. Push the switch again and the air condition- ing compressor will stop and the indicatorlight (A) goes off.
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When the blower speed selection dial is notOFF and the MAX switch is pressed, the indi- cator light (A) illumina
tes and cooling/heat-
ing performance and
the air conditioning
setting is changed according to the tempera- ture control dial position. When the switch is pr
essed again, the opera-
tion returns to the mode before pressing the switch.
The heating capability is at maximum. The air flow is at maximum. The air conditioning au
tomatically operates
and the cooling capabi
lity is at maximum.
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1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position. 2. Set the air selection switch (A) to the out- side position.3. Turn the temperature control dial clock- wise or counterclockw
ise to the desired
temperature between middle (
) and “H”
position.
Air conditioning switch MAX switch
When the temperature control dial is set between middle (
) and “H” position
When the temperature control dial is in middle (
) position
When the temperature control dial is set between “C” and middle (
) position
NOTE
Do not use the cooling/heating function with the MAX switch for a long time. Because the power consumption is gr
eatly increased, the
cruising range is shortened.
 When the blower speed
selection dial or tem-
perature control dial
is operated with the
indicator light illumina
ted, the indicator light
goes out and the selected function overrides others. Other functions return to the mode beforepressing the MAX switch.  When the air conditioning is operated with the MAX switch, the air conditioning does not stop if the func
tion is cancelled.
Operating the air conditioning system Heating
NOTE
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4. Select the desi
red blower speed.
1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position.2. Set the air selection switch (A) to the out- side position. 3. Turn the temperature control dial clock-wise or counterclockwise to between mid- dle (
) position and “H” position.
4. Turn the blower speed selection dial to any position other than “OFF” position. 5. Press the MAX switch (B).
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For ordinary cooling 1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position. 2. Set the air selection switch (A) to the out- side position. 3. Turn the temperature control dial clock- wise or counterclockwise to the desired temperature be
tween middle (
) and “C”
position. 4. Select the desi
red blower speed.
5. Push the air conditioning switch (B).6. When the air conditioning is operating, the switch indicator light (C) illuminates.
NOTE
 When the blower speed selection dial is set to the “AUTO” positi
on, the air flow is
adjusted automatically according to the tem- perature of the interi
or and the position of
the temperature control dial.
Quick heating
NOTE
 Do not use the heating function with the MAX switch for a long time. Because the power consumption is gr
eatly increased, the
cruising range is shortened.
Cooling
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For quick cooling 1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position. 2. Set the air selection switch (A) to the recirculati
on position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial clock-wise or counterclockwise to between mid- dle (
) and “C” position.
4. Turn the blower speed selection dial toany position other than “OFF” position. 5. Press the MAX switch (B). The air conditioning automatically oper-ates and the indicator light (C) illumi- nates.
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To remove frost or fog from the windshield and door windows, use
the mode selection
dial (“ ” or “ ”). Use this setting to ke
ep the windshield and
door windows clear of mist, and to keep the leg area heated (when driving in rain orsnow). 1. Set the air selection switch (A) to the out- side position.
NOTE
 If the outside air is dus
ty or contaminated in
some way, set the air selection switch (A) tothe recirculation positi
on. Let in some out-
side air from time to time for good ventila- tion.  To cool the leg areas,
set the mode selection
dial to the “ ” position.  When the blower speed
selection dial is set
to the “AUTO” position, the air flow is adjusted automatically according to the tem-perature of the interior and the position of the temperature control dial.
NOTE
 Do not use the cooling function with the MAX switch for a l
ong time. Because the
power consumption is gr
eatly increased, the
cruising range is shortened.
Defrosting or defogging (wind- shield, door windows)
CAUTION For safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows.
For ordinary defrosting
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2. Set the mode select
ion dial to the “ ”
position. 3. Turn the temperature control dial clock-wise or counterclockw
ise to the desired
temperature between middle (
) and “H”
position.4. Select the desi
red blower speed.
5. Push the air conditioning switch (B). For quick defrosting 1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position. 2. Turn the temperature control dial clock- wise or counterclockw
ise to the desired
temperature between middle (
) and “H”
position. 3. Press the MAX switch (A).
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1. Park the vehicle in the shade whenever possible. Parking in the hot sun makes thevehicle interior extremely hot which then requires more time to cool. If it is neces- sary to park in the sun, open the windowsfor the first few minutes of air condition- ing to expel the hot air. 2. Afterwards, keep the windows closedwhen the air conditioning is in use. The entry of outside air through open windows will reduce cooling efficiency.
3. When running the air conditioning, make sure the air intake, which is located infront of the windshield, is free of obstruc- tions such as leaves. Leaves collected in the air-intake chamber may reduce airflow and plug the water drains.
If the air conditioning seems less effective than usual, the cause might be a refrigerant leak. Have the system inspected by a certified i-MiEV dealer.
NOTE
 When the mode selection dial is set to the “ ” position, the air conditioning com- pressor runs automatically. Outside air intro-duction will also be se
lected automatically.
 When defrosting, do not set the temperature control dial to the
maximum cool position.
This would blow c
ool air on the window
glass and fog it up.  Since defogging or defrosting with the MAX switch consumes a la
rge amount of power,
stop the switch after
defogging or defrosting.
Use the MAX setting for a long time decreases the cruising range.
Important air conditioning operating tips
Air conditioning system refrig- erant and lubricant recommen- dations
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The air conditioning should be operated for at least five minutes each week, even in cold weather. This includes the quick defrostingmode. Operating the
air condition system
weekly maintains lubrication of the compres- sor internal parts and maintains the air condi-tioning in the best operating condition.
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The air conditioning system is equipped with an air filter to reduc
e pollen and dust entering
the cabin.The air filter’s ability to collect pollen and dust will be reduced as
it becomes dirty, so
replace it periodically. For the maintenanceinterval, refer to the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
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You can run the air conditioning in advance of using the vehicle. For details, refer to“Remote Climate Control” on page 3-43.
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The audio system can only be used when the electric motor switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
CAUTION The air conditioning system in your vehicle must be charged with the refrigerant HFC-134a and the lubricant POE MA68EV.Use of any other refrigerant or lubricant will cause severe damage a
nd may require replac-
ing your vehicle’s en
tire air conditioning
system. The release of refrigerant into the atmo- sphere is not recommended.The new refrigerant HFC-134a in your vehi- cle is designed not to harm the earth’s ozone layer. However, it may contribute slightly toglobal warming. It is recommended that the old refrigerant be saved and recycled for future use.
During a long period of disuse
Air purifier
NOTE
 Operation in certain conditions such as driv- ing on a dusty road or frequent use of the air conditioning can reduce
the service life of
the filter. When you feel that the air flow is lower than normal or when the windshield or windows start to fog up easily, replace the airfilter. Contact a certified i-MiEV dealer for assis- tance.
Remote Climate Control
(if so
equipped)
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player
NOTE
 To listen to the audio system while the elec- tric motor unit is not running, turn the elec- tric motor switch to the “ACC” position. If the electric motor switch is in the “ACC”position, the accessory power will automati- cally turn off after a certain period of time and you will no longer be able to use theaudio system. The accessory power comes on again if the electric motor switch is turned from the “ACC” position. Refer to “ACCpower auto-cutout f
unction” on page 5-19.
 If a cellular phone is
used inside the vehicle,
it may create noise in the audio equipment. This does not mean that anything is wrong with your audio equipment. In such a case,use the cellular phone at
a place as
far away
as possible from the audio equipment.  If foreign objects or wa
ter get into the audio
equipment, or if smoke or a strange odor comes from it, immediately turn off theaudio system and have
it checked at a certi-
fied i-MiEV dealer. Never try to repair it yourself. Avoid using the audio system untilit is inspected by a qualified person.
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