2015 MITSUBISHI iMiEV brake sensor

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag 4-24 Seat and restraint systems
4
When airbags deploy, so
me smoke is released
accompanied by a loud noise. The smoke isnot harmful, but do not intentionally inhale the smoke as it may ca
use temporary irrita-
tion to people with respiratory problems. After deployment, the airbags will quickly deflate, so quickly th
at some people may not
even realize the airbags inflated. Airbag inflation does
not prevent the driver
from seeing or being able
to steer the vehicle,
and does not prevent people from leaving the vehicle.
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This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, incertain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that
will assist in under-
standing how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to
record data related to
vehicle dynamics and sa
fety systems for a
short period of time,
typically 30 seconds or
less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:  How various systems
in your vehicle were
operating;  Whether or not the driver safety belt was buckled/fastened;  How far (if at all) the driver was depress- ing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,  How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better under- standing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. To read data recorded
by an EDR, special
equipment is required, a
nd access to the vehi-
cle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, ot
her parties, such as
law enforcement, that have the special equip- ment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
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The driver’s seat position sensor is attachedto the seat rail and provides the airbag control unit with information on the seat’s fore-aft position. The airbag control unit controlsdeployment of the driver’s front airbag in accordance with the information it receives from this sensor.If there is a problem involving the driver’s seat position sensor, the SRS warning light in the instrument panel will come on. Refer to“SRS warning light” on page 4-26.
CAUTION Airbags inflate very quickly and with great force. In certain situ
ations, contact with an
inflating airbag may cause small cuts, abra- sions, and bruises.
Event Data Recording
NOTE
 EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no dataare recorded by the EDR under normal driv- ing conditions and no
personal data (e.g.,
name, gender, age, and crash location) arerecorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifyingdata routinely acquire
d during a crash inves-
tigation.
Driver’s seat position sensor
WA R N I N G If the SRS warning
light comes on, have
the vehicle inspected by a certified i-MiEV dealer as soon
as possible.
Please observe the following instructions to ensure that the driver’s seat position sensor can operate correctly.• Adjust the seat to the correct position,and sit well back
against the seatback.
Refer to “Front seats” on page 4-3.• Do not recline the seatback more thannecessary when driving.
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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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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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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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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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Brake pedal free play 9-16 Vehicle care and maintenance
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To check the brake pedal free play (A), turn off the electric motor unit and press the brakepedal several times
with your foot. Then
press the pedal down wi
th your fingers until
you first feel resistance. Brake pedal free play: .1 to .3 inch (3 to 8 mm)
If the free play is not within these limits, take your vehicle to a certified i-MiEV dealer for adjustment.
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Check the parking brake lever travel occa- sionally. To check this, pull the lever upslowly and count the number of clicks of the ratchet. Parking brake lever stroke: 6 to 7 notches Also check to see if the lever stays gripped by the ratchet after pulling.
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Check the wiper blades occasionally. Cleanthem regularly to remove
deposits of salt and
road film. Use a sponge or cloth and a mild detergent or non-abrasive
cleaner to clean the
blades and glass areas. Replace the blades if th
ey continue to streak
or smear.
 Only Mitsubishi Motors genuine wheels should be used, beca
use your vehicle is
equipped with a tire pr
essure monitoring sys-
tem. Use of another type of
wheel risks air leaks
and sensor damage, as
it will not be possible
to install the tire pressure sensor properly.
Tire chains
CAUTION Tire chains cannot be used on your vehicle. The clearance between
the chains and the
body is not sufficient to allow proper clear- ance, and the vehicle body might be dam- aged.
Brake pedal free play
CAUTION
Parking brake lever stroke
WA R N I N G Continued operation
of the vehicle with
the parking brake leve
r out of adjustment
may result in the
vehicle moving when
unattended.
Wiper blades
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