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If this warning light comes on
or flashes while you’re driving...
NOTE
These warning lights will come on for a few se
conds for a bulb check when the electric
motor switch is first turned to “ON”.Do this
Ref. page
12V starter battery charging system warning
light
Park your vehicle in a safe place a
nd turn off the electric motor unit.
Contact a certified i-MiEV dealer for assistance.
P.5-45
or
Brake warning light
If this light comes on while driving, ch
eck to see that the parking brake is
fully released. If this light stays on after releasing
the parking brake, stop and check the
brake fluid level. If the brake fluid level is correct, ther
e may be a system
malfunction. Avoid
hard braking and high speeds, and cont
act a certified i-MiEV dealer for
assistance.
P.5-44
Electric motor unit warning light
Park your vehicle in a safe place and
contact a certified
i-MiEV dealer for
assistance.
P.5-45
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Indicators 5-44 Features and controls
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The arrows will flash in time with the corre- sponding exterior turn signals when the turnsignal lever is used. Both arrows will flash
when the hazard warn-
ing flasher swit
ch is pressed.
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A blue light comes on when the headlights are on high beam.
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This indicator comes on while the front foglights are on.
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This indicator turns on while the position lights are on.
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This indicator comes on when the electricmotor switch is turned to “START” and driv- ing becomes possible.
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This indicator flashes when the EV chargingcable (regular charger
or quick charger) is
connected. After that, the light switches to being illumi-nated when charging starts and goes out when charging is completed.
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The indicator comes on when the regenera- tive brake performance may be weakened. Inthis case, drive the vehicle at a lower speed.
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This light comes on when the electric motor switch is turned to the “ON” position, and goes off after a few seconds when the parkingbrake is released. Befo
re driving your vehi-
cle, release the parki
ng brake and make cer-
tain that the brake warning light has gone off.If the light stays on when the parking brake is fully released, the service brake system is not working properly or the brake fluid level islow.
Indicators Turn signal indicators/Hazard warning lights
NOTE
If the indicator flashes faster than usual or if the indicator stays on wi
thout flashing, check
for a malfunctioning turn signal light bulb orturn signal connection.
High beam indicator Front fog light indicator
Position indicator Ready indicator Charging indicator
NOTE
Although it is possible to
start the electric
motor unit if quick charging has not finishednormally, the charging indicator is continu- ously blinking. Refer to “Charging
troubleshooting guide”
on page 3-31.
Regenerative brake system indicator Warning lights Brake warning light
WA R N I N G If any of the follow
ing conditions occur,
the brake effort
may significantly
increase. Stop the vehicle in a safe loca- tion, avoiding where possible any suddenbrake application, a
nd contact a certified
i-MiEV dealer.
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Turn signal lever
Features and controls 5-49
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When changing lanes, or to making a gradual turn, hold the lever in the “lane change” posi- tion (1). It will return to the neutral positionwhen you let go. Use the full position (2) when making a normal turn. The lever will return to the neutral position when the turn iscomplete. There may be times when the lever does not return to th
e neutral position. This
usually happens when
the steering wheel is
turned only slightly. You
can easily return the
lever by hand. Also, when you move the lever to (1) slightlythen release it, the turn signal lights and indi- cator in the instrument cluster will flash three times.
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If you press the flasher switch, the front andrear turn signals will flash intermittently, and so will the hazard warning lights. This is an emergency warning system and should not beused when the vehicle is in motion, except for emergencies. If you need to leave your
vehicle, the flashers
will keep working after the key is removed from the electric motor switch.
If you turn the lights off with the headlights set to high-beam illumi
nation, the headlights
are automatically returned to their low-beamsetting when the combination headlights and dimmer switch is next turned to the “ ”
Turn signal lever
NOTE
NOTE
A light in the instrument panel flashes to show when the front and rear turn signallights are working properly. If this light flashes fast
er than usual, check
for a burned out light
bulb or malfunctioning
connection. If the panel light does not come on when the lever is moved, check
for a blown fuse or a
burned out bulb in the panel. Have the vehicle insp
ected by a certified i-
MiEV dealer. It is possible to modify functions as follows: • Deactivate the turn signal light 3-flash function for lane changes. • Adjust the time required to operate the lever for the 3-flash function. See a certified i-MiEV dealer for details.
Hazard warning flasher switch
NOTE
If you keep the flashers on for a long period of time while the ready
indicator is not illu-
minated, the 12V starte
r battery could go flat
and the electric motor unit could be impossi- ble to start.
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Vehicle care and maintenanceService precautions ..........................................................................9-2 Hood .............
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View under the hood and electric motor unit room .........................9-4Coolant/Hot water heater fluid ........................................................9-4 Washer fluid .....................................................................................9-7 Brake fluid .......................................................................................9-712V starter battery ...........................................................................9-7 Tires ...............................................................................................9-10 Brake pedal free play .....................................................................9-16Parking brake lever stroke .............................................................9-16 Wiper blades ..................................................................................9-16 General maintenance .....................................................................9-17For cold and snowy weather ..........................................................9-18 Fusible links ...................................................................................9-18 Fuses ..............................................................................................9-18Replacement of light bulbs ............................................................9-21 Vehicle care precautions ................................................................9-28 Cleaning the inside of your vehicle .......
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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 9-22 Vehicle care and maintenance
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bulb with your bare fingers; the oil from your skin will stay on the glass and dim or destroythe bulb when it gets hot.
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The bulb should only be replaced with a new bulb with the same rating and type. The type and rating are listed on the base of the bulb.
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CAUTION Bulbs are extremely hot immediately after being turned off.When replacing a bulb, wait for it to cool sufficiently before t
ouching it. You could
otherwise be burned.NOTE
If you are unsure of how to carry out the work as required, it is recommended that these procedures be ca
rried out by
a certified
i-MiEV dealer. Be careful not to scratch the vehicle body when removing a light and lens. When it rains, or wh
en the vehicle has been
washed, the inside of the lens sometimesbecomes temporarily foggy. This is the same phenomenon as when window glass mists up on a humid day, and does not indicate a func-tional problem. When the light is switched on, the heat will remove the fog. However, if water collectsinside the light, please
have it checked by a
certified i-MiEV dealer.
Bulb capacity Outside
Description
Wattage
ANSI Tr a d e N o . or Bulb type
1- Headlight, low
beam
55 W H11
2- Head light,
high beam
60 W 9005 HB3
3- Front fog light 35 W H8Front
4- Daytime run-
ning light
13 W P13W
5- Front turn sig-
nal light
21 W W21W
6- Parking light 5 W W5W 7- Front side-
marker light
5 W W5W
NOTE
Check with a certified i-MiEV dealer when the headlight and the parking light need to be repaired or replaced.Description
Wattage
ANSI Tr a d e N o . or Bulb type
Rear
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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
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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
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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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