2016 MITSUBISHI iMiEV lock

12V starter battery 9-8 Vehicle care and maintenance
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1. Turn the plastic nut (A) counterclockwise, and then remove the 12V starter battery upper cover (B). 1. Install the 12V starter battery upper cover (B) onto the 12V starter battery, and then push the plastic nut (A) in the direction shown by the arrows to secure the cover.
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Before checking the 12V starter battery elec-trolyte level, remove th
e 12V starter battery’s
upper cover. The electrolyte level
must be between the
limits shown on the outside of the 12V starterbattery. Fill it with distilled water as needed. The inside of the 12V starter battery is divided into several compartments. Take the cap off of each compartment and fill to the mark.Do not fill above the t
op line because a spill
during driving could cause damage.
Removing and installing the 12V starter battery upper cover To r e m o v e
NOTE
 Be careful not to lose the removed plastic nut.
To install
CAUTION Be sure to install the 12V starter battery upper cover. Otherwise,
the battery electro-
lyte may spill and
cause a malfunction.
When installing the 12V
starter battery upper
cover and plastic nut
do not touch the cool-
ing fan or other moving parts under the hood. Be especially carefu
l that the cables, your
clothing or hair, etc.,
do not get caught in the
cooling fan or ot
her moving parts.
NOTE
Be sure to install the plastic nut in the correct direction.
Checking 12V starter battery electrolyte level
WA R N I N G If the 12V starter battery goes flat, be sure to check the 12V star
ter battery electro-
lyte level before connecting booster cables.
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Tires 9-10 Vehicle care and maintenance
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It is important to familiarize yourself with the following terms:  Cold tire pressure: • The measured pressure after the vehiclehas been parked for
at least three hours,
or • The measured pressure when the vehicleis driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after having been parked for three hours.
 Maximum inflation pressure: the maxi- mum permissible cold
tire inflation pres-
sure for this tire.  Recommended inflation pressure: the inflation pressure for optimum tire perfor- mance.
WA R N I N G Open doors and wind
ows in any closed
space where you may be charging orworking with the 12V starter battery.  Always wear protective clothing and gog- gles when working wi
th the 12V starter
battery, or have a sk
illed automobile tech-
nician do it.  If you are quick-charging your 12V starter battery, first disconnect the 12V starter battery cables.  In order to prevent a short circuit, be sure to disconnect the negative (-) terminalfirst, and reconnect it last. If the electrolyte level
is very low, have the
12V starter battery checked at a certified i-MiEV dealer. 12V starter battery te
rminals and related
accessories contain
lead and lead com-
pounds. Wash hands after handling. CAUTION When replacing the
12V starter battery,
remove the connected
positive (+) and nega-
tive (-) terminals after turning the electric motor switch to the “LOCK” position andwaiting at least 1 minut
e. If the 12V starter
battery terminal is removed just after the electric motor switch is turned to the “LOCK” position, this
may cause damage to
components of the electric motor unit.
NOTE
 Before cleaning the 12V starter battery, tighten all the filler port
caps to keep dirt and
moisture out.  Check each 12V starter battery terminal for corrosion. If necessary, clean the terminalswith a solution of baking soda and water. Grease the posts and cl
amps after cleaning or
tightening them.  Check to see that the 12V starter battery is securely installed and
cannot be moved. Also
check each terminal for tightness.  If you will not be driv
ing your vehicle for a
long period of time, re
move the 12V starter
battery and store it in a place where the 12V starter battery fluid wi
ll not freeze. Memory
data for settings made by the user may be erased when the 12V starter battery is removed. If this happens, reset the settingsagain using the releva
nt procedures. The
12V starter battery
only should be stored
with a full charge.
Tires
WA R N I N G Driving with tires that are worn, damaged or improperly inflated is dangerous.These type tire conditions will adversely affect vehicle performance. These type tire conditions can also cause atread separation or blowout which may result in an accide
nt causing serious
injury or death. Tires degrade over ti
me with age even
when they are not being used. It is recom-mended that tires ove
r 6 years generally
be replaced even if
damage is not obvious.
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General maintenance
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-17
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If the blades are frozen to the windshield or rear window, do not operate the wipers until the ice has melted and the blades are freed,otherwise the wiper mo
tor may be damaged.
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The next pages list th
e maintenance service
recommended by Mitsubishi Motors Corpo- ration. In addition to the general maintenancethat needs to be performed at the times listed, there are other parts which do not usually need regular maintenance.But, if any of these parts stops working prop- erly, your vehicle performance could suffer. Have these items checked if you notice a problem with them. See a certified i-MiEV dealer for assistance, if you have any questions.
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Good brakes are essential to safe driving. Check the brake pads and brake linings for wear and check the rear wheel cylinders forleaks. For good braking performance, replace the brake pads with the same type pads as the originals.
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Brake hoses and tubing should be checked for:  Severe surface cracki
ng, scuffing or worn
spots. If the fabric casing of the hose isshowing through any cracks or worn spots in the rubber hose cover, the hose should be replaced. The brakes can fail if the hose wears through.  Improper installation may cause twisting, or wheel, tire or
chassis interference.
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Check the following parts for damage and grease leaks:  Ball joint boots of the front suspension and steering linkage Bellows on both ends of the drive shaft
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The hood lock release mechanism and hood safety catch should be
checked, cleaned, and
oiled when needed for easy movement and to
NOTE
 Do not run the wipers on dry glass for a long time. This wears out the rubber and canscratch the glass.
During cold weather
NOTE
 When replacing front wiper blade assembly with a wiper blade for use in cold regions, it is necessary to adjust the washer nozzle (A)
contact a certified i-
MiEV dealer when re
placing front wiper
blade with a wiper blade for use in cold regions.  When removing snow and frost, be careful not to damage the wash
er nozzle which are
attached to the wiper arm.
General maintenance Disc brake pads, rear drum brake linings and rear wheel cylinders
Brake hoses Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft boots Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch
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For cold and snowy weather 9-18 Vehicle care and maintenance
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stop rust and wear. Us
e Multipurpose Grease
NLGI Grade 2 sparingly for all sliding partsof the hood latch and release lever. Work the grease into the hood lock mechanism until all the movable surfaces are covered.Also, put a light coat
of the same grease on
the safety catch wherever moving parts touch.
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The ventilation slots in
front of the wind-
shield should be brushed clear after a heavysnowfall so that the operation of the heating and ventilation
systems will not be impaired.
To prevent freezing of the weatherstripping on the doors, hood, etc., they should be treated with silicone grease.
It is a good idea to carry a shovel or a short- handled spade in the vehicle during the win- ter so that you can clear away snow if you get stranded. A small hand-brush for sweepingsnow off the vehicle a
nd a plastic scraper for
the windshield, side a
nd rear window are also
useful.
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The fusible links will melt to prevent a fire ifa large current attempts to flow through cer- tain electrical systems. In case of a melted fusi
ble link, see a certified
i-MiEV dealer for in
spection and replace-
ment. For the fusible links, please refer to “Fuseload capacities” on page 9-19.
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To prevent damage to the electrical system from short-circuiting
or overloading, each
individual circui
t is equipped with a fuse.
The fuse blocks are lo
cated in the passenger
compartment and in under the hood. The fuse block in the
passenger compartment
is located in front of the driver’s seat at theposition shown in the illustration. Press the tab (A) and remove the fuse cover (B).
For cold and snowy weather Ventilation slots Weatherstripping
Additional equipment (For regions where snow is encoun-tered) Fusible links
WA R N I N G Fusible links must not be replaced by any other device. Failing to fit the correct fus- ible link may result in fire in the vehicle, property destruction and serious or fatalinjuries at any time.
Fuses Fuse block location
NOTE
 Spare fuses are not provided. Please pur- chase from a certified i-MiEV dealer.
Passenger compartment
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Fuses
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-19
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Under the hood, the fuse
block is located as
shown in the illustration. Press the tab (A) and remove the cover.
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This fuse list shows the names of the electri-cal systems and their fuse capacities. Always replace a blown fuse with one of thesame capacity as the original.
Under the hood
Fuse load capacities Passenger compartment fuse loca- tion table
No.
Sym- bol
Electrical system
Capac-ity
1 Tail light (left) 7.5 A 2
Cigarette lighter/ 12 V power outlet
15 A
3 — — — 4 Starter 7.5 A 5 Audio amplifier 20 A 6— — — 7 Tail light (right) 7.5 A 8
Outside rearview mirrors
7.5 A
9
Control unit (Electric motor unit)
7.5 A
10 Control unit 7.5 A 11 Rear fog light 10 A12 Door lock 15 A 13
Interior lights (Dome lights)
10 A
14 Rear window wiper 15 A 15 Gauges 7.5 A 16 Relay 7.5 A 17 Heated seat 20 A
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Replacement of light bulbs
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-21
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 Some fuses may not be installed on your vehicle, depending on
the vehicle model
or specifications.  The table above show
s the main equip-
ment corresponding to each fuse.
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1. Before replacing a fuse, always turn off the electrical item connected to the fuse and turn the electric motor switch to the “LOCK” position.2. Remove the fuse puller (A) from the inside of the fuse cover in the passenger compartment.
3. Clamp it on the fuse you wish to remove, and pull the fuse straight out from the fuseblock. 4. Use the fuse location diagrams and their corresponding tables, to check the fuse that is related to the problem. If the fuse is not blown, something
else must be caus-
ing the problem.Contact a certified i-MiEV dealer to have the problem checked.
5. Insert a new fuse of the same capacity securely into the appropriate slot.
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Before replacing a bulb,
be sure the light is
off. Do not touch the glass part of the new
Identification of fuse Capacity
Color
7.5 A Brown 10 A Red 15 A Blue 20 A Yellow 30 A
Green (fuse type) /Pink (fusible
link type)
40 A Green (fusible link type)
Fuse replacement
B- Fuse is OK C- Blown fuseCAUTION Never use a fuse with a capacity greater than the one listed or any substitute, such as wire, foil etc. This would
cause the circuit wiring
to heat up and could cause a fire.  If the replacement fuse blows again after a short time, have the electrical systemchecked by a certified i-MiEV dealer to find and correct the cause.
Replacement of light bulbs
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Replacement of light bulbs
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-23
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The alignment of th
e headlights should be
checked by a certified i-MiEV dealer.
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1. Insert a flat blade sc
rewdriver into the end
of the light nearer the rear of the body and pry gently to remove the light.
2. Remove the socket and bulb assembly together by turning it counterclockwise. 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
Description
Wattage
ANSI Tr a d e N o . or Bulb type
8- High-mounted
stop light
5 W W5W
9- Tail and stop
light
——
10- Rear turn sig-
nal light
21 W WY21W
11- Back-up light 21 W W21W 12- License plate
light
5 W W5W
13- Rear side-
marker light
5 W W5W
14- Regular charge
port light
——
NOTE
 The tail and stop lights along with the regu- lar charge port light use LEDs rather thanbulbs. For repair and replacem
ent, contact a certi-
fied i-MiEV dealer.
Inside
Description
Wattage
1- Dome light (Rear) 8 W 2- Dome light
(Front)/Reading lights
8 W
Adjustment of
headlight aim
Front side-marker lights
* : Front of the vehicleNOTE
Wrap a cloth around the tip of the screw- driver to keep from scratching the lens.
*
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Replacement of light bulbs 9-24 Vehicle care and maintenance
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4. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
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1. To create enough work space, turn thesteering wheel all the way in the same direction to the side
you wish to replace.
2. Remove the clip (A) and bolts (B), thenlift the cover (C). 3. Turn the socket counterclockwise to remove it.
4. Remove the bulb as follows. [Front turn signal light] Pull the bulb out of the socket.[Front fog light
and daytime running
light] While holding down the tab (G), pull outthe bulb assembly (H).
NOTE
 When installing the light assembly, push in the end facing the front of the vehicle first. * : Front of the vehicle
Front turn signal lights/Front fog lights/Daytime running lights
D- Front turn signal light E- Front fog light F- Daytime running light
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