2015 MITSUBISHI iMiEV stop start

Handling of compact discs Comfort controls 7-21
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 The use of special shaped, damaged com- pact discs (like cracked discs) or low-quality compact discs (like warped discs or burrs on the discs)
such as those shown
will damage the CD player.  In the following circumstances, moisture can form on compact discs and inside the audio system, preventing normal opera-tion. • When there is high humidity (for exam- ple, when it is raining).
• When the temperature suddenly rises, such as right after the heater is turned onin cold weather. In this case, wait until the moisture has had time to dry out.
 When the CD player is subjected to vio- lent vibrations, such as during off-road driving, the tracking may not work.  When storing compact discs, always store them in their separate
cases. Never place
compact discs in direct sunlight, or in any place where the temperature or humidity is high.  Never touch the flat surface of the disc where there isn’t a label. This will damage the disc surface and
could affect the sound
quality. When handli
ng a compact disc,
always hold it by the outer edge and the center hole.  To clean a disc, use a soft, clean, dry cloth. Wipe directly
from the center hole
toward the outer edge. Do not wipe in a circle. Never use any chemicals such asbenzine, paint thinner, a disc spray cleaner, or an anti-static agent on the disc.  Do not use a ball point pen, felt pen, pen- cil, etc. to write on the label surface of the disc.
 Do not put additional la
bels or stickers on
compact discs. Also, do not use any com-pact disc on which a label or sticker has started to peel off or any compact disc that has stickiness or ot
her contamination left
by a peeled-off label or sticker. If you use such a compact disc, the CD player may stop working properly and you may not beable to eject the compact disc.
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 You may have trouble playing back some CD-R/RW discs recorded on CD record- ers (CD-R/RW drives), either due to theirrecording characterist
ics or dirt, finger-
prints, scratches, etc.
on the disc surface.
 CD-R/RW discs are less resistant to high temperatures and high humidity than ordi- nary music CDs and can therefore be damaged and rendered unplayable if leftinside your vehicle for a long time.  Depending on the combination of the writing software, the CD recorder (CD-R/RW drive), and the disc used to create a CD-R/RW, the disc might not play suc- cessfully. This player cannot play the CD-R/RW discs if the sessi
on is not closed.
 This player cannot play CD-R/RW discs which contain data other than CD-DA or MP3 data (Video CD, etc.).
Notes on CD-Rs/RWs
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General information about your radio
Comfort controls 7-23
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4. When the time is set, press the clock but- ton to stop the clock display from flash-ing.
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Your vehicle’s radio receives both AM andFM stations. The quality of your reception is affected by distance, obstacles, a
nd signal interference.
This radio complies with
Part 15 of Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) Rules (for vehicles sold in U.S.A.). Operation is subject to the following conditions:  The device may not cause harmful inter- ference.  This device must ac
cept any interference
recieved, including interference that maycause undesirable operation.
FM signals do not follow the earth surface nor are they reflected by the upper atmo-sphere. For this reason
, FM broadcasts cannot
be received over long
distances. AM signals
follow the earth’s surface and are reflected bythe upper atmosphere. For this reason, AM broadcasts can be rece
ived over longer dis-
tances.
Because of the limited
range of FM signals
and the way FM waves transmit, you may experience weak or
fading FM reception.
When the broadcast is blocked by mountains or similar obstructions,
reception can be dis-
turbed. The reason why one can hear FM but not AM in parking garages, under
bridges etc., is that
FM signals, unlike AM
signals, are reflected
by solid objects such
as buildings, etc.
Because FM signals ar
e easily reflected by
buildings, this can also cause reception dis- turbances.The direct signal from
the broadcast station
reaches the antenna sl
ightly before the
reflected signal. This
time difference may
cause some reception di
sturbance or flutter.
This problem occurs primarily in urban areas.
NOTE
 Reset the time after the 12V starter battery terminals are disconnect
ed and reconnected.
 Seconds do not appear
in the clock display,
but after adjusting the “minutes” setting, theclock begins to operate from 0 seconds.
General information about your radio
CAUTION Changes or modifica
tions not expressly
approved by the party meeting the aboveconditions could void the user’s authority tooperate the equipment.
Signal transmission FM AM 25 to 40 mile radius (25 to 40 miles)
100 mile radius (100 miles)
Weak reception (fading) Reflection
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If the vehicle breaks down 8-2 For emergencies
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If your vehicle breaks down on the road, move to the shoulder and turn on the hazard warning flashers. If there is no shoulder, orthe shoulder is not safe, drive in the right lane slowly, with the hazard lights flashing, until you come to a safe stopping place. Keep theflashers flashing. If the ready indicator light goes out while driving, the brakes a
nd steering will continue
to work, but without power assist, so more effort will be required
for braking and steer-
ing. Stop the vehicle on the shoulder of the road and turn on the hazard warning flashers.
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If the electric motor unit cannot be energizedbecause the 12V starter battery is weak or dead, you can start it with the battery fromanother vehicle using jumper cables.
1. Take off any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets
that might make an
accidental electrical contact. 2. Position the vehi
cles close enough
together so that the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles are nottouching each other.
3. Set the parking brake firmly on your vehi- cle and move the selector lever into the“P” (PARK) position. 4. Set the parking brake firmly on the other vehicle. Put the automatic transaxle in “P”(PARK) or the manual transaxle in “N” (Neutral). 5. Turn the ignition switch (the electricmotor switch) on each vehicle to the “LOCK” position. 6. Remove the battery
cover, and then make
sure your 12V starter
battery electrolyte is
at the proper level. (Refer to “Checking 12V starter battery electrolyte level” on page 9-8.)
If the vehicle breaks down Jump-starting
WA R N I N G To reduce the risk of igniting flammable gas that may be emitted from the 12V starter battery, carefully read this section before jump-starting the vehicle.
 Do not try to start the electric motor unit by pushing or towing the vehicle. This cancause an accident re
sulting in serious
injury or death and
can damage the vehi-
cle.CAUTION Do not attempt jump st
arting the 12V starter
battery while the main
drive lithium-ion bat-
tery is being charged. Doing so could dam-age the vehicle or charging equipment.NOTE
 Do not use jumper cables if they have dam- age or corrosion.CAUTION Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12V battery. If the other system is not 12V, both systems can be damaged.WA R N I N G
NOTE
 Turn off all lights, heat
er, and othe
r electrical
loads. This will
help avoid sparks.
WA R N I N GIf the electrolyte fluid is not visible, or looks frozen, DO NOT ATTEMPT JUMPSTARTING!! The battery might spli
t open or explode if
the temperature is below the freezing point or if it is not filled to the properlevel.
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Jump-starting
For emergencies 8-3
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7. Connect one end of one jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dis- charged battery (A),
and then connect the
other end to the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery (B).
8. Connect one end of the other jumper cable
to the negative (-) terminal of the booster battery (B), and then connect the other end to the designated ground location of the vehicle with the dischargedbattery (A) at the point farthest from the battery.
9. Start the engine in the vehicle providing the boost. Let the engine idle a few min-utes, then start the electric motor unit by turning the electric motor switch to the ON position.
10. Check if the ready
indicator illuminates.
[When the ready indicator illuminates] Stop the engine of the other vehicle, and disconnect the cables in the reverse orderand keep the electric motor switch in the ON position to charge the 12V starter bat- tery for more than 30 minutes. After the 12V starter battery is charged, continue the process from step 17. [When the ready indicator does not illu- minate] Both the 12V starter battery and the main drive lithium-ion battery
have gone flat at
the same time. Charge the 12V starter battery and the main drive lithium-i
on battery by follow-
ing steps from steps 11 to 15.
WA R N I N G Make sure that the jumper cables and your clothing are clear of the cooling fansand drive belts. Entanglement with the fans or belts can cause serious personal injury.NOTE
 Open the terminal co
ver before connecting
the jumper cable to the positive terminal ofthe 12V starter battery. (Refer to “Disconnect
ion and connection” on
page 9-9.)
 Use the proper cables suitable for the battery size.Otherwise heat damage
to the cables could
result.WA R N I N G Be sure to follow the proper order when connecting the batteries, of: 
.
Make sure that the connection is made to the correct designated location (asshown in the illustration) properly. If the connection is directly made to the negative (-) terminal of the battery, the flammablegases from inside the battery might catch fire and explode, caus
ing personal injury.
When connecting the jumper cables, do not connect the positive (+) cable to the negative (-) terminal.
Sparks can make the
battery explode.NOTE
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Jump-starting 8-4 For emergencies
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11. Keep the jumper cables to each vehicle
connected and turn
the electric motor
switch of your vehicle to the “LOCK” position.
12. Charge the main drive lithium-ion battery
by regular charging. The 12V starter bat-tery will automatically charge while the main drive lithium-ion battery is charging. (Refer to “Regular charging” on page3-15.)
13. When the charging indicator on the instru-
ment cluster is ill
uminated, stop the
engine of the other
vehicle and disconnect
the jumper cables in the reverse order.
14. Charge the main dr
ive lithium-ion battery
for more than 1 hour.
15. Disconnect the charging cable.
(Refer to “Regular charging” on page 3-15.)
16. Turn the electric motor switch to the
“START” position, make sure that the ready indicator on the instrument cluster is illuminated.If the ready indicator
does not illuminate,
perform the procedure again starting from step 5. If charging
cannot be performed,
consult a certified i-MiEV dealer.
17. Refit the battery cover. (“Checking 12V
starter battery electr
olyte level” on page
9-8.)
NOTE
 The jumper cables need to be connected to the 12V starter battery when you start charg-ing the main drive lithium-ion battery because the on board char
ger etc. operate uti-
lizing power from the
12V starter battery.
NOTE
When the regular charge connector is con- nected to the charge port, the charging indi-cator will blink. When charging has started,the charging indicator will illuminate.
Charging the 12V starter bat- tery by using an external bat-tery charger
WA R N I N G Always remove the
12V starter battery
from your vehicle wh
en the 12V starter
batter is charged by an external battery charger. Keep sparks, cigare
ttes and flames away
from the 12V starter battery because thebattery may explode. Keep your work area well vented when charging or using the 12V starter battery in an enclosed space.  Remove all the caps before charging the 12V starter battery.  Electrolyte (battery acid) is corrosive diluted sulphuric acid.
If electrolyte comes
in contact with your hands, eyes, clothes,or the painted surf
ace of your vehicle,
thoroughly flush with water. If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush them immediatelyand thoroughly with
water, and get
prompt medical attention. Always wear protective clothing and gog- gles when working near the battery. Keep the battery out of the reach of chil- dren.
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Tire repair kit
For emergencies 8-5
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If you drive your vehicle with a low battery charge, after the electric motor unit has beenstarted by using jumper
cables, it can cause
the anti-lock braking sy
stem warning light to
illuminate. This is only due to the low batteryvoltage. It is not a problem with the brake system. If this happens, fully charge the 12V starter battery and ensure the charging system is operating properly.
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This vehicle is equipped
with a tire repair kit
which can be used to repair a minor puncture in tread area caused by
a nail, screw or simi-
lar object. A spare tire
is not provided with
this vehicle.
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The tire repair kit is
stowed under the rear
seat cushion.
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1. Pull forward the seat stoppers (A) underthe rear seat cushion (B). 2. Lift up the seat
cushion and pull it for-
ward to remove it.
As your vehicle has anti-lock brakes Tire repair kit
WA R N I N G The tire repair kit may not permanently seal a punctured tire.  Using the tire repair
kit may damage the
wheel and/or the tire inflation pressuresensor for the tire. The vehicle must promptly be inspected and repaired by a certified i-MiEV dealer after using the tirerepair kit.
 Use only the Mitsubishi genuine tire repair kit. Sealant in other repair kits maynot sufficiently seal the tire puncture.
Tire repair kit storage 1- Tire compressor 2- Tire repair set: Items #3-#9 shown
above
3- Tire sealant bottle4- Filler hoseWA R N I N G
5- Extension hose
(This hose is used
by a service facility
for removal of sealant. It is not used inemergency puncture repair.)
6- Valve insert (spare) 7- Valve remover8- Speed restriction sticker 9- Instruction manual for tire repairTo remove
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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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Operation under adverse driving conditions 8-14 For emergencies
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 When driving on a road covered with snow or ice, use snow tires. Tire chains cannot be used on your vehicle. There may be state or local regulations aboutusing snow tires. Always check the regu- lations in your local area before using them. Refer to the section entitled “Snowtires” on page 9-15 and “Tire chains” on page 9-16.  Drive slowly. Do not make sudden starts or stops, sharp turns, or slam on the brakes.  Allow extra distance
between your vehi-
cle and the vehicle in front of you, and avoid sudden braking. If a skid occurs when the accelerator pedal is depressed, take your foot off the pedal. Steer gently in the direction of theskid.  Your vehicle is equippe
d with an anti-lock
braking system (ABS), hold the brakepedal down firmly and
keep it depressed.
Do not pump the brake pedal which will result in reduced braking performance. After parking on snowy or icy road, it may be difficult to move your vehicle due to freeze-up of the brake. Depress theaccelerator pedal little by little to move the vehicle after confirming safety of the vehicle.
 Drive as slow as possible when driving on bumpy or rutted roads or over potholesetc.
On wet roads
CAUTION Do not drive on a flooded road. If you drive on a flooded road, not only the electric motorunit stops but also a fail
ure like electric leak-
age or short circuit may occur. If you inevitably had to run on a floodedroad and the vehicle was exposed to water, be sure to have your vehicle inspected by a certified i-MiEV dealer. When driving in rain, on water-covered roads, or through a car wash, water could getinto the brake discs and make them fail tem- porarily. In such cases, lightly press the brake pedal to see if they are working prop-erly. If they are not, press the pedal lightly several times while driving to dry the brake pads or linings, then check them again.  When driving in rain, a layer of water may form between the tires and the road surface(aquaplaning). This l
oosens your tires’ grip
on the road, making it difficult to steer or brake properly. When driving on a wet road:• Drive your vehicle at a safe speed.• Do not drive on worn tires.• Always keep the tires at the correct infla-tion pressures.
On snowy or icy roads
CAUTION Do not depress the acce
lerator pedal rapidly.
The vehicle could start moving when itbreaks free from the ice, possibly resulting inan accident.
On a bumpy or rutted road
CAUTION Driving on bumpy, rutted roads or over pot- holes can damage the tires and wheels. Wheels with low-profiles tires or under- inflated tires are especially at risk for dam-age. The vehicle’s body, bumper, muffler and other parts may be dama
ged if the vehicle is:
• driven over a step (for example, at the entrance or exit of a parking lot);• parked too closely against a curb or parkingblock, or by the side of a road with curb-stones;• driven on a steep slope.
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