2016 MITSUBISHI iMiEV Owners Manual

Interior lights
Features and controls 5-77
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The dome light can be turned on by sliding the dome light switch.Interior lights 1- Dome light (Rear)
 P.5-78
2- Dome light (Fr
ont)/Reading lights
 P.5-77
Dome light (Front)/Reading lights
(if so equipped)
Dome light (Front)

1- Door 2- Off 1- (DOOR)
 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.
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Interior lights 5-78 Features and controls
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Regardless of the dom
e light switch position,
when you press the lens, the light on the sidethat is pressed illuminates; when you press the lens again, the light goes off.
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The rear dome light can be turned on by slid- ing the dome light switch.
 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 appr
oximately 30 seconds
before 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 can be deactivated. See a certified i-MiEV dealer for details.2- The dome light goes off.
Reading lights

Dome light (Rear)
NOTE
1- On2- Door 3- Off 1- (ON) The dome light comes on.2- (
)
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Storage spaces
Features and controls 5-79
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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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Cup holder 5-80 Features and controls
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To open the glove compartment, pull the lever (A).
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There is a card holder on the inside of theglove compartment.
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The cup holder is located in front of the side vent. The cup holder is designed for holding cups or drink-cans secu
rely in its holes.
Tip the cup holder toward you to use it.
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This cup holder is loca
ted behind the parking
brake lever.
Glove compartment
WA R N I N G An open glove comp
artment door can
cause a serious injury or death to the frontpassenger in an accident, even if the pas- senger is wearing his/
her seat be
lt. Always
keep the glove comp
artment door closed
when driving.
Card holder
Cup holder For the front seat
CAUTION Do not drink beverages while driving your vehicle. This is dist
racting and could cause
an accident.NOTE
 When not using the holder, push the holder in to stow it away.  Do not put your hand on the cup holder while getting in or out of
the vehicle. The cup
holder could break.  Never place anyt
hing other than cup or drink
can in the cup holder.
For the rear seat
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Assist grip
Features and controls 5-81
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These grips are to support the body by hand while seated in the vehicle.Assist grip
CAUTION Do not use the assist grips when getting into or out of the vehicle.The assist grips coul
d detach and cause an
accident.
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Driving safetyEconomical driving ..........................................................................6-2 Driving, alcohol and drugs ..
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Floor mat ..........................................................................................6-2Vehicle preparation before driving ..................................................6-3 Safe driving techniques ....................................................................6-4 Driving during cold weather ............................................................6-4Braking ............................................................................................6-5 Parking .............................................................................................6-6 Loading information ........................................................................6-6Cargo loads ....................................................................................6-10 Trailer towing ................................................................................6-10 Dinghy towing ............
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Economical driving 6-2 Driving safety
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For economical driving,
there are some tech-
nical requirements that
have to be met. In
order to achieve longer life of the vehicle andthe most economical
operation, we recom-
mend you to have the vehicle checked at reg- ular intervals according to the “WARRANTYAND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”. Avoid driving with the
accelerator pedal fully
depressed, such as for unnecessarily sudden starts, accelerati
on and deceleration.
Smoothly depress the
accelerator pedal.
Observe the speed limit and keep the speed as constant as possi
ble while driving.
Parking for a long period with the ready indi- cator illuminated will shorten the cruisingrange. At higher the vehicle speed the more main drive lithium-ion battery
is consumed. Avoid
driving at full speed. Even a slight release of the accelerator pedal wi
ll save a significant
amount of main drive lithium-ion battery charge. Check the tire inflation pressures at regular intervals Low tire inflat
ion pressure increases
road resistance. In addi
tion, low tire pressures
adversely affect tire we
ar and driving stabil-
ity. Do not drive with unnecessary articles in the luggage compartment. Too much cooling/heating can affect the cruising range, so maintain an appropriatetemperature to exte
nd the cruising range.
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Drunk driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents.
Your driving ability ca
n be seriously impaired
even with blood alcohol levels far below thelegal minimum. If you
have been drinking,
don’t drive. Ride with a designated non- drinking driver, call a cab or a friend, or usepublic transportation. Drinking coffee or tak- ing a cold shower will not make you sober. Similarly, prescription and nonprescriptiondrugs affect your aler
tness, perception and
reaction time. Consul
t with your doctor or
pharmacist before dr
iving while under the
influence of any of
these medications.
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The original equipmen
t floor mat provided
with your vehicle was
specifically designed
for your vehicle. Always properly position the floor mat and assure it does not interfere with operation of the pedals. Always use theretaining clip on the driver’s floorboard to secure the floor mat. When used, this clip will help prevent the floor mat from moving for-ward and possibly interfering with the opera- tion of the pedals. To prevent the floor mat
Economical driving Starting and acceleration Idling Speed
Tire inflation pressure Cargo loads Air conditioning Driving, alcohol and drugs
WA R N I N G NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE. Your perceptions ar
e less accurate, your
reflexes are slower and your judgment is impaired.
Floor mat
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