2016 MITSUBISHI iMiEV lock

Storage spaces
Features and controls 5-79
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 closed, the dome light will illuminate for approximately 30 secondsbefore going off.  The time until the light
goes off (delayed off)
dealer for details. However, the dome light
will shut off in sync
with the automatic relocking function, even if the dome light delayed off function has been extended. For the automatic relockingfunction, refer to “K
eyless entry system” on
page 5-5.
 The auto cut-out function cannot be operated when the dome light switch is in the “ON”Also, this function
can be de
activated.
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 suns
hine. The cabin will
become extremely hot,
so lighters and other
flammable items may catch fire andunopened 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 li
d or the contents of a
storage space could otherwise cause injuriesduring a sudden stop.NOTE
 Do not leave valuables
in any storage space
when leaving the vehicle.NOTE
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Vehicle preparatio
n before driving
Driving safety 6-3
6
from moving forward
and possibly interfering
with the operation of the pedals, Mitsubishigenuine floor mats are recommended.
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1. Place the floor mat to fit the shape of thefloorboard. 2. Align the floor mat with the installation holes over the retaining clips. 3. Secure the floor mat with retaining clips.
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For a safer and more enjoyable trip, always observe the following:  Before starting the ve
hicle, make certain
that you and all passengers are seated andwearing their seat belts properly (with children in the rear seat, in appropriate restraints), and that all the doors and therear hatch are locked.
To install the floor mat
NOTE
 The shape of the mat and the number of retaining clips may
vary depending on the
vehicle model.
WA R N I N G If a floor mat is the
wrong size or is not
properly installed, it can interfere with theoperation of the pedals. Interference withthe pedals can cause unintended accelera- tion and/or increased stopping distances resulting in a cras
h and injury. Always
make sure the floor mat does not interfere with the accelerator or brake pedal. Always use the reta
ining clip on the
driver’s floorboard to secure the floor mat. Always install the mat with the correct side facing down. Never install a second
mat over or under
an existing floor mat. Do not use a floor mat designed for another model vehicle even if it is aMitsubishi genuine floor mat. Before driving, be sure to check the fol- lowing:• Periodically check that the floor mat isproperly secured with the retaining clips. If you remove the floor mat while clean- ing the inside of you
r vehicle or for any
other reason, always check the condition of the floor mat after it has been rein- stalled.• While the vehicle is stopped with theelectric motor unit off, check that thefloor mat is not interfering with the ped- als by depressing the pedals fully.
Vehicle preparation before driving Seat belts and seats
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Parking 6-6 Driving safety
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When parking on a hill, set the parking brake, and turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill, or away from
the curb on an uphill.
If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.
Never leave the electric motor unit running while you take a short sleep/rest. Your front bumper can be damaged if you scrape it over curbs or parking stop blocks. Be careful when traveling up or down steep
slopes where your bumper can scrape the road. Always remove the key from the electric motor switch and lock all doors and the lift-gate when leaving
the vehicle unattended.
Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit area. More effort could be required to turn the steering wheel. Refer to “Electric power steering system(EPS)” on page 5-27.
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It is very important to know how muchweight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle ca
pacity weight and
includes the weight of
all occupants, cargo
and non-factory-installed options. The tire and loading information placard located on the driver’s door sill of your vehicle willshow how much weight
it may properly carry.
Parking Parking on a hill
NOTE
On a slope, be sure to apply the parking brake before moving the selector lever to the“P” (PARK) position. If you move the selec-tor lever to the

Cargo loads 6-10 Driving safety
6
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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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Comfort controlsVents ................................................................................................7-2 Air conditioning ..........
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.....7-4
Important air conditioning operating tips ..
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.....7-10
Air purifier ..................................................................................... 7-11 Remote Climate Control ................................................................ 7-11 AM/FM electronically tune
d radio with CD player
(if so equipped) .......................................................................... 7-11 To play iPod/USB memory devi
ce tracks via
voice operation
(vehicles with Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface) ...................................7-20
Steering wheel audio remote control
switch (if so equipped) ........7-22
Error codes .....................................................................................7-24 Handling of compact discs .............................................................7-25Antenna ..........................................................................................7-27 Clock (if so equipped) ....................................................................7-27 General information about your radio .....
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Air conditioning
Comfort controls 7-5
7
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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” When the dial is set to the “AUTO” position, the air flow is adjusted automatically accord- ing to the temperature of the interior and theposition 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.
Blower speed selection dial
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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Air conditioning
Comfort controls 7-7
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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 “ ” 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. 4. Select the desi
red blower speed.
Air conditioning switch MAX switch
When the temperature control dial is set between middle ( When the temperature control dial is in middle (
) position
When the temperature control dial is set between

Air conditioning 7-8 Comfort controls
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1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ”
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