2015 MITSUBISHI iMiEV weight

EV charging cable
General information/Charging 3-23
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FCC Notice: This equi
pment has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable prot
ection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radi- ate radio frequency energy and, if notinstalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may caus
e harmful interference
to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interfer- ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio or tele
vision reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try tocorrect the interference by
one or more of the
following measures:
WA R N I N G Improper use of the
EV charging cable
can result in a fire, property damage, andserious injury or death.Carefully read instructions regarding “Precautions during
charging the main
drive lithium-ion battery” on page 3-14and on “Regular charging (charging method with rated AC 120 V outlet)” on page 3-15 and describe
d in this section
and follow them. Always use an outlet protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter, rated for 15A or more, and that
is connected to a
dedicated branch circuit. Never use an extension cable or conver- sion adapter. When using a non-wate
rproof outlet, take
care to avoid contact
with rainwater dur-
ing charging. Never connect or disconnect the plug with a wet hand. Make sure that the plug is inserted all the way into the socket before use. Continued charging with a plug not completely inserted or pulled
halfway out of the
socket may result in a risk of overheating or fire. If the indictors show the EV charging cable malfunctions as described below, stop using the EV charging cable and con-tact a certified i-MiEV dealer. Never disassemble the EV charging cable or attempt to open
the control box.
NOTE
All indicators are illuminated momentarily for confirming operation when the chargingcable plug is inserted into an outlet. Afterthat, the POWER indi
cator is continuously
illuminated and the CH
ARGING indicator is
continuously blinking.  The CHARGING indicator will start to blink when charging is completed. The POWERindicator is continuous
ly illuminated while
charging cable plug is in
serted into an outlet.
Handling and storing the con- trol box
CAUTION Use the method shown below to help secure the control box and to prevent the plug from being pulled halfway out of the socket duringcharging.NOTE
 Use hook (A) and a rope (B) that can support the weight of the EV charging cable, 8.8 lbs (4 kg) as shown in the figure below.
 Make sure that the rope has no damage before use.NOTE
A B
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Child restraint systems
Seat and restraint systems 4-15
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WA R N I N G Your vehicle is also
equipped with a front
passenger airbag.Never put REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS or INFANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS in the front pas-senger seat. This pl
aces the infant too
close to the passenger airbag. During deployment of the airbag, the infant canbe seriously injured or
killed. Rear-facing
child restraint systems or infant restraint systems must only be used in the rear seat.
WA R N I N G FRONT-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS should be used in the rear seatwhenever possible. If they must be used in the front passenger seat, move the seat to the most rearward po
sition and make sure
the child stays in the child restraint sys- tem, properly restrained. Failure to follow these instructions could result in seriousinjury or death to the child.Airbag
WA R N I N G It is important to use an approved rear- facing infant restraint until the infant isone year old (unless
the infant outgrows
the seat sooner). This
allows the infant’s
neck and spine to de
velop enough to sup-
port the weight of their head in the eventof an accident.  When installing a child restraint system, follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer and follow the directions in this manual. Failure to do so can result inserious injury or deat
h to your child in an
accident or
sudden stop.
After installation, push
and pull the child
restraint system back and forth, and side to side, to see that it is firmly secured. Ifthe child restraint system is not installed securely, it may cause injury to the child or other occupants in
the event of an acci-
dent or sudden stop.  When not in use, keep your child restraint system secured with the seat belt, or remove it from the vehicle, in order to pre- vent it from being
thrown around inside
the vehicle during an accident.
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Child restraint systems
Seat and restraint systems 4-19
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2. Route the seat belt through the child restraint system acco
rding to the instruc-
tions provided by the child restraint sys- tem manufacturer. Then insert the seat belt latch plate into
the buckle. Make sure
you hear a “click” when you insert the latch plate into the buckle.
3. To activate the ALR child restraint instal- lation function, slowly pull the shoulderpart of the belt all the way out of the retractor until it stops. Then let the belt feed back into the retractor. 4. After the belt has retracted, tug on it. If the belt is in the ALR function, you will not be able to pull it out. If the webbingcan be pulled out from retractor, the ALR function has not been activated and you will need to repeat steps 3 and 4.
5. After confirming that the belt is locked, grab the shoulder part of the belt near thebuckle and pull up to remove any slack from the lap part of the belt allowing the slack to feed into the retractor. Remember,if the lap belt portion is not tight, the child restraint system
will not be secure. It may
help to put your weight on the childrestraint system and/or push on its seat- back while pulling up on the belt (see illustration). 6. Open the cover from the tether anchor installation point by
pulling it back with
your hand as illustrated below (6).
If your child restraint system requires the use of a tether strap, fasten the tether strap in accordance with the following procedures.
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Loading information Driving safety 6-7
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It is very importa
nt to know how much
weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight andincludes the weight of all occupants, cargo and non-factory-installed options. The tire and loading information placard located onthe driver’s door sill of your vehicle will show how much weight it may properly carry. It is important to famil
iarize yourself with the
following terms before loading your vehicle:  Vehicle maximum load on the tire: load on an individual tire that is determined bydistributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and dividing by two. Vehicle normal load on the tire: load on an individual tire that is determined by dis- tributing to each axle its share of the curbweight, accessory weight, and normal occupant weight and dividing by two.
 Maximum loaded vehi
cle weight: the sum
of -(a) Curb weight; (b) Accessory weight; (c) Vehicle capacity weight; and(d) Production options weight.  Curb weight: the weight of a motor vehi- cle with standard equipment including themaximum capacity of
oil, and coolant.
 Accessory weight: the combined weight (in excess of those st
andard items which
may be replaced) of automatic transmis- sion, power steering, power brakes, powerwindows, power seats,
radio, and heater,
to the extent that these items are available as factory- installe
d equipment (whether
installed or not).  Vehicle capacity weight: the rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lbs (68 kg)
*
times the vehicle’s designated seating capacity.  Production options weight: the combined weight of those installed regular produc- tion options weighing over 5 lbs (2.3 kg) in excess of those standard items whichthey replace, not prev
iously considered in
curb weight or accessory weight, includ- ing heavy duty brakes,
ride levelers, roof
rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim.  Normal occupant weight: 150 lbs (68 kg)
*
times the number of specified occupants.(In your vehicle the number is 2)
 Occupant distribution: distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified. (Inyour vehicle the distribution is 2 in front seat)
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The tire and loading information placard is located on the driver’s door sill. This placard shows the maximum number of occupants permitted to
ride in your vehicle as
well as “the combined
weight of occupants
and cargo” (C), which
is called the vehicle
capacity weight. This
placard also tells you
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WA R N I N GNever overload your ve
hicle. Overloading
can damage your vehicl
e, adversely affect
vehicle performance, including handlingand braking, cause tire failure, and result in an accident.
* : 150 lbs (68 kg) is the weight of one per- son as defined by U.
S.A. and Canadian
regulations.
Tire and loading information placard
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Loading information 6-8 Driving safety
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the size and recomme
nded inflation pressure
for the original equipment tires on your vehi-cle. For more informati
on, refer to “Tires” on
page 9-10.
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1.Locate the statement “The com- bined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXXkg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.2.Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.4.The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For exam- ple, if the “XXX” amount equals1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lbs. passengers in your vehi- cle, the amount of available cargoand luggage load
capacity is 650
lbs. (1400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)5.Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight maynot safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
6.If your vehicle will be towing atrailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determinehow this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
NOTE
The above steps for determining correct load limit were written in accordance with U.S.A. regula- tions.For your vehicle, please deter- mine correct load limit bearing in mind the following differ-ences:•Your vehicle’s seating capacityis 4 people.•Your vehicle cannot tow atrailer, so step 6 is irrelevant.
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Loading information Driving safety 6-9
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NOTE
 The following table shows examples on how to
calculate tota
l cargo/load capacity of your vehi
cle with varying seating configura
tions and number and size
of occupants. This table is for illustra
tion purposes only and may not be
accurate for the seating and load capacity of your ve
hicle.
 For the following example the combined weight of oc
cupants and cargo should ne
ver exceed 865 lbs (392 kg).
 Under a maximum loaded vehicle c
ondition, gross axle weight ratings (GAWR’s) for
the front and rear axles must not be exceeded.
For further information
on GAWR’s, vehicle loading, see the “S
pecifications” secti
on of this manual.
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Cargo loads 6-10 Driving safety
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To determine the cargo load capacity for your vehicle, subtract the
weight of all vehicle
occupants from the vehi
cle capacity weight.
For added information, if needed, refer to “Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit” on page 6-8. DO NOT USE the Gross Vehicle Weight Rat- ing and Gross Axle Weight Rating numberslisted on the safety certification label located on the driver’s side door pillar as the guide for passengers and/or cargo weight.
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Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground.
Cargo loads Cargo load precautions
WA R N I N G To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, the combined weights of the driver,passengers and cargo and must neverexceed the vehicle capacity weight. Exceeding the vehicle capacity weight will adversely affect ve
hicle performance,
including handling and braking, and may cause an accident. Do not load cargo or luggage higher than the top of the seatback. Be sure that yourcargo or luggage cann
ot move when your
vehicle is in motion. Having either the re
ar view blocked, or
your cargo being thrown
inside the cabin
if you suddenly have to brake can cause a serious accident or
injury or death.
Put cargo or luggage in the cargo area of your vehicle. Try to spread the weightevenly.
Trailer towing
WA R N I N G Do not use this vehicle for trailer towing. It may not be possible to maintain control or adequate braking.
Dinghy towing
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View under the hood and
electric motor unit room
9-4 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Make sure the hood is securely locked by softly lifting the centre of the hood. Slowly lower the hood about 12 inches (30 cm), then let it drop from its own weight.
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CAUTION Always insert the support prop into the hole specially made for
it. Propping the hood at
any other place could
cause the prop to slip
out and lead to
an accident.
The hood prop can fall out if the hood is lifted by a strong wind.
To close
CAUTION Be careful not to trap your hands or fingers when closing the hood.
 Make sure the hood is firmly closed before driving.If you drive without the hood completelyclosed, it could open up while driving.NOTE
 If this does not close the hood properly, drop it again from a slightly higher position.  Do not push down strongly on the hood. Depending on how strongly or where you push down, you could create a dent in the hood.
View under the hood and electric motor unit room
CAUTION
Under the hood
1- Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2- 12V starter battery 3- Hot water heater reservoir 4- Brake fluid reservoir5- Coolant reservoirCoolant/Hot water heater fluid To check the coolant level
WA R N I N G Before checking the
coolant level, make
sure the electric motor switch is in the“Lock” position to
avoid the risk of an
electrical shock that can result in serious injury or death.Electric motor unit room
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