Air purifier
Comfort controls 7-11
7
The air conditioning should be operated for at least five minutes each week, even in cold weather. This includes the quick defrostingmode. Operating the
air condition system
weekly maintains lubrication of the compres- sor internal parts and maintains the air condi-tioning in the best operating condition.
N00733800177
The air conditioning system is equipped with an air filter to reduc
e pollen and dust entering
the cabin.The air filter’s ability to collect pollen and dust will be reduced as
it becomes dirty, so
replace it periodically. For the maintenanceinterval, refer to the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
N00766601026
You can run the air conditioning in advanceof using the vehicle. For details, refer to “Remote Climate Cont
rol” on page 3-36,
3-47.
N00734301062
The audio system can only be used when theelectric motor switch is in the “ON” or“ACC” position.
CAUTION The air conditioning system in your vehicle must be charged with the refrigerant HFC-134a and the lubricant POE MA68EV.Use of any other refrigerant or lubricant will cause severe damage a
nd may require replac-
ing your vehicle’s en
tire air conditioning
system. The release of refrigerant into the atmo- sphere is not recommended.The new refrigerant HFC-134a in your vehi- cle is designed not to harm the earth’s ozone layer. However, it may contribute slightly toglobal warming. It is recommended that the old refrigerant be saved and recycled for future use.
During a long period of disuse
Air purifier
NOTE
Operation in certain conditions such as driv- ing on a dusty road or frequent use of the air conditioning can reduce
the service life of
the filter. When you feel that the air flow is lower than normal or when the windshield or windows start to fog up easily, replace the airfilter. Contact a certified i-MiEV dealer for assis- tance.
Remote Climate Control
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player
(if so
equipped)
NOTE
To listen to the audio system while the elec- tric motor unit is not running, turn the elec-tric motor switch to the “ACC” position. If the electric motor switch is in the “ACC”cally turn off after a certain period of time and you will no longer be able to use the audio system. The accessory power comeson again if the electric motor switch is turned from the “ACC” position. Refer to “ACC power auto-cutout f
unction” on page 5-19.
If a cellular phone is
used inside the vehicle,
it may create noise in the audio equipment.This does not mean that anything is wrong with your audio equipment. In such a case, use the cellular phone at
a place as
far away
as possible from the audio equipment.
BK0220401US.book 11 ページ 2015年6月3日 水曜日 午前7時42分
Tires
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-13
9
code may only be on one side. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on the outboard sidethen you will find it on the inboard side of the tire. EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 1504
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when testedunder controlled conditions on a specified government test course
. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-half (11/2) times as well on the government course
as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart signifi-cantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differ- ences in road characteristics and climate. The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under contro
lled conditions on
specified government te
st surfaces of asphalt
and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the ti
re’s resistance to the
generation of heat and it
s ability to dissipate
heat when tested u
nder controlled conditions
on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corre-sponds to a level of
performance which all
passenger car tires must
meet under the Fed-
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
N00939300873
Proper tire inflation pre
ssure is essential for
the safe and satisfac
tory operation of your
vehicle. The wrong tire pressure will cause problems in three major areas: Safety
DOT
Department of Transporta- tion This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U.S.
Department
of Transportation tire safety standards, and is approved for highway use.
MA
Code representing the tire manufacturing location. (2 digits)
L9 ABCD
Code representing the tire size. (2 digits)Code used by tire manufac- turer. (1 to 4 digits)
15
Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured. (2 digits)
04
Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured. (2 digits)
ature Grades Treadwear Tr a c t i o n
TemperatureTire inflation pressures
BK0220401US.book 13 ページ 2015年6月3日 水曜日 午前7時42分
Consumer information (For vehicles sold in U.S.A.) 10-2 Customer assistance/Re
porting Safety Defects
10
N01047100171
This information is provided in compliance with the requirements of the National High- way Traffic Safety Ad
ministration, Depart-
ment of Transportation. It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers with information on repor
ting safety defects.
DOT quality grades - Al
l passenger vehicle
tires must conform to
Federal Safety Require-
ments in addition to these grades. The spe- cific grade rating in each grade category isshown on the side wall of the tires on your vehicle. The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specifiedgovernment test course
. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-half (11/2) times as well on the government course
as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance
of tires depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart signifi- cantly from the norm due to variations indriving habits, service practices and differ- ences in road characteristics and climate. The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditions on specified government te
st surfaces of asphalt
and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the ti
re’s resistance to the
generation of heat and it
s ability to dissipate
heat when tested un
der controlled conditions
on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature can leadto sudden tire failure. The grade C corre- sponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Fed-eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labora
tory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.
N01047201515
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform theNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addi- tion to notifying Mitsubishi MotorsCorporation.
Consumer information (For vehicles sold in U.S.A.) Uniform tire quality grading Treadwear
Traction AA, A, B, C
WA R N I N G The traction grade assi
gned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking tractiontests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplani
ng, or peak traction
characteristics.
Temperature A, B, C
WA R N I N G The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properlyinflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation
, or excessive load-
ing, either separately
or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Reporting Safety Defects
BK0220401US.book 2 ページ 2015年6月3日 水曜日 午前7時42分
Alphabetical index 12-4
12
Operation under adverse driving conditions
...
8-13 Outside rearview mirrors
.....................
5-17
Outside temperature display
........
5-37
, 5-41
P
Parking
................................................
6-6
Parking brake
.................................
5-16
Parking brake lever stroke
...............
9-16
Parking lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-22
Polishing
............................................
9-31
Power brakes
......................................
5-24
Power door locks
..................................
5-9
Power down warning light
...................
5-46
Power outlet
.......................................
5-76
Power windows
..................................
5-14
Precautions during Charging the Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery
..........................
3-15
Q
Quick charging
...................................
3-27
R
Radio
General information about your radio 7-28
Ready indicator
..................................
5-44
Rear combination lights
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-22
Replacement
...................................
9-25
Rear side-marker lights
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-22
Replacement
...................................
9-26
Rear turn signal lights
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-22
Replacement
...................................
9-25
Rear window defogger switch
..............
5-52
Rear-view camera
...............................
5-34
Rearview mirror
Inside
.............................................
5-16
Outside
..........................................
5-17
Refill capacities
..................................
11-7
Regenerative brake system indicator
.....
5-44
Regenerative braking
............................
3-3
Regular charging
........................
3-16
, 3-26
Remote Climate Control
....
3-36
, 3-47
, 7-11
Replacement of light bulbs
...................
9-21
Replacing tires and wheels
...................
9-14
Reporting Safety Defects
.....................
10-2
Reservoir cap
.......................................
9-6
S
Safe driving techniques
.........................
6-4
Seat
....................................................
4-2
Front seats
.......................................
4-3
Heated seat
......................................
4-4
Rear seats
........................................
4-5
Seats and restraint systems
................
4-2
Seat belt
...............................................
4-8
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor
.4-11
Child restraint
................................
4-13
Driver’s seat belt
reminder/warning light
..
4-10 Force limiter
..................................
4-13
Front passenger seat belt warning light
.....
4-11 Maintenance and inspection
.............
4-20
Pre-tensioner
..................................
4-12
Seat belt extender
...........................
4-12
Seat belt
instructions
.........................
4-9
Seat belt use
during pregnancy
.........
4-12
Selector lever
.....................................
5-21
Selector lever operation
...................
5-21
Selector lever po
sition indicator
.......
5-21
Selector le
ver positions
...................
5-22
Service brake
......................................
5-24
Service precautions
...............................
9-2
Service reminder
........................
5-37
, 5-38
Skid control function
...........................
5-29
Snow tires
..........................................
9-15
Speedometer
......................................
5-36
Steering
Wheel lock
.....................................
5-20
Stop lights
BK0220401US.book 4 ページ 2015年6月3日 水曜日 午前7時42分