Under the hood/Electric motor unit room
Overview 1-4
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Under the hood/Electric motor unit room Under the hood Electric motor unit room
Coolant reservoir P. 9 - 4
Windshield washer fluid reservoir P. 9 - 7
On board charger/DC-DC converter P. 9 - 2
12V starter battery P. 9 - 7
Brake electric vacuum pump P.5-24
Hot water heater reservoir P. 9 - 4
Inverter P.3-35
Brake fluid reservoir P. 9 - 7
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Front fog light switch 5-50 Features and controls
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The front fog lights illuminate only when the headlights are on low beam. Turning the knob in the direction of the “ON”position turns on the front fog lights as well as the indicator in the instrument cluster. To turn them off, turn the knob in the direction ofthe “OFF” position. The knob will return to the neutral position when it is released.
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The windshield wiper and washer can be operated with the electric motor switch in the “ON” or “ACC” position.If the blades are frozen to the windshield, do not operate the wipers until the ice has melted
and the blades are freed, otherwise the wiper motor may be damaged. With the lever in the “INT” (speed sensitive intermittent operation) position, the intermit- tent intervals can be adjusted by turning theknob (A).
Front fog light switch
NOTE
If the headlights are switched to high beam, the front fog lights will
go out; they will illu-
minate again when the headlights areswitched back to low beam.
If the combination headlights and dimmer switch is rotated to the “OFF” or “ ” posi- tion while the front fog lights are illumi-nated, they will automatically turn off. They can be turned back on again by rotating the combination headlight
s and dimmer switch
back to “ ” position, and turning the knob in the direction of the “ON” position. Do not use fog lights ex
cept in conditions of
fog, otherwise excessive light glare may temporarily blind oncoming vehicle drivers.
Wiper and washer switch
CAUTION If the washer is used
in cold weather, the
washer fluid sprayed against the glass mayfreeze, which may hinder visibility. Warm the glass with the defroster before using the washer.
Windshield wipers
NOTE
MIST- Misting function
The wipers will operate once.
OFF- OffINT- Intermittent (Speed sensitive) HI- Fast
To adjust intermittent intervals
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Wiper and washer switch
Features and controls 5-51
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The wipers will operate once if the wiper lever is raised to the “MIST” position and released. This operation
is useful when it is
drizzling, etc. The wi
pers will continue to
operate while the lever is held in the “MIST”
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To turn on the windshield washer, pull the lever toward you with the electric motor switch in either the “ON” or “ACC” position. The washer fluid will be sprayed onto thewindshield by pulling th
e lever toward you.
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The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when the electric motor switch in either the “ON” or “ACC” position. Turn the knob to operate the rear window wiper.
1- Fast 2- Slow
NOTE
The speed-sensitive-
operation function of
the windshield wipers
can be de
activated.
For further information,
please contact a cer-
tified i-MiEV dealer.
Misting function
Windshield washer
Rear window wiper and washer OFF- Off INT- The wiper operates continuously for
several seconds then operates inter- mittently at intervals of about 8 sec- onds.
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Washer fluid will be sprayed onto the rear window glass while the knob is turned fully in either direc-tion. When the washer fluid is sprayed, the wiper will automatically operate2 or 3 times.
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Electric rear window defogger switch 5-52 Features and controls
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The electric rear window defogger can be used when the ready i
ndicator is illuminated.
The indicator light (A) will come on whenyou press the electric rear window defogger switch. Electric current will flow through the heating wires on the rear window to helpclear away moisture or frost. After about 20 minutes of operation, the sys- tem will shut off automatically. To switch the defogger OFF before 20 min-utes have passed, press the switch again. The indicator light will go
out and the defogger
will turn off. If you need the defogger for more than 20 minutes, press th
e switch again. This will add
20 more minutes.
NOTE
To ensure a clear rearward view, the wiper performs several continuous operationswhen the reverse gear is engaged and theswitch is in the “INT” position. Following this continuous operation, the wiper will automatically switch to intermit-tent operation. It is possible to modify functions as follows: • Adjustment of the interval for intermittent operation • Changing intermittent
wiper operation to
continuous wi
per operation
For details, consult a certified i-MiEV dealer.
The washer fluid rese
rvoir is located under-
neath the hood. Check the fluid level regularly and refill ifnecessary. (Refer to
“Washer fluid” on page
9-7.)
using wipers and washers
CAUTION If the washer is used in cold weather, the washer fluid spraye
d onto the glass might
freeze, blocking your view. In cold weather, heat the glass with the
defroster before using
the washer.
NOTE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. This could scratch the glass and wear thewiper blades prematurely. Before using the wipe
rs in cold weather,
check to be sure that the wiper blades are notfrozen to the windshield. Using the wipers while the blades are frozen could cause the wiper motor to burn out. If the wipers are left on the glass out of the parked position and they become blocked byice or other deposits on the glass, the motor may still burn out even
if the wiper switch is
OFF. If deposits form on the windshield,park your vehicle in a safe place, turn off the electric motor switch, and clean the glass so that the wipers ca
n operate smoothly.
Avoid using the washer for more than 20 sec- onds at a time. Do not operate the washerwhen the fluid reservoir is empty or the pump may fail. During cold weather, add a recommended washer solution that will not freeze in the washer reservoir. Otherwise the washer maynot work or may be damaged. Replace the wiper blades when they are worn. Use the proper size replacement blades. If you have questions, ask a certified i-MiEV dealer.
Electric rear window defog- ger switch
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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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Cleaning the outside of your vehicle .....
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View under the hood and
electric motor unit room
9-4 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Make sure the hood is securely locked by softly lifting the centre of the hood. Slowly lower the hood about 12 inches (30 cm), then let it drop from its own weight.
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CAUTION Always insert the support prop into the hole specially made for
it. Propping the hood at
any other place could
cause the prop to slip
out and lead to
an accident.
The hood prop can fall out if the hood is lifted by a strong wind.
To close
CAUTION Be careful not to trap your hands or fingers when closing the hood.
Make sure the hood is firmly closed before driving.If you drive without the hood completelyclosed, it could open up while driving.NOTE
If this does not close the hood properly, drop it again from a slightly higher position. Do not push down strongly on the hood. Depending on how strongly or where you push down, you could create a dent in the hood.
View under the hood and electric motor unit room
CAUTION
Under the hood
1- Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2- 12V starter battery 3- Hot water heater reservoir 4- Brake fluid reservoir5- Coolant reservoirCoolant/Hot water heater fluid To check the coolant level
WA R N I N G Before checking the
coolant level, make
sure the electric motor switch is in the“Lock” position to
avoid the risk of an
electrical shock that can result in serious injury or death.Electric motor unit room
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Washer fluid
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-7
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The windshield washer fluid reservoir is under the hood. Check the washer fluid level at regular inter-vals and add washer fluid to reservoir if nec- essary. Open the reservoir cap and check the fluidlevel. When freezing weather is anticipated, flush out the water in the reservoir by operating the pump. Fill the reservoir with windshield anti-freeze (not radiator
antifreeze), and operate
the system for a few se
conds to flush out the
residual water.
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The brake fluid level must be between the “MAX” and “MIN” marks on the reservoir. The brake fluid level fa
lls slightly with wear
of the brake pads, but
this does not indicate
any abnormality. The brake fluid in the master cylinder should be checked when doing other work under the hood. The brake system should also bechecked for leaks at the same time. If the brake fluid level falls markedly in a short length of time, it indicates a leak in thebrake system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle checked by a certified i-MiEV dealer. Use the recommended brake fluid conform- ing to DOT 3 or DOT 4. The reservoir capmust be tightly sealed
to keep dirt and water
out.
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The condition of the 12V starter battery is very important to keep the vehicle’s electricalsystem working properly. Check the 12V starter battery regularly.
Washer fluid During cold weather
FULL 1/2
Brake fluid To check the fluid level
Fluid type
CAUTION Do not let any petrol
eum-based fluid touch,
mix with, or get into the brake fluid. This will damage the seals. Be careful when handling brake fluid. It can damage painted surfaces. Use only the listed brake fluid. Different brands of brake fluid have different addi-tives, and these can cause a chemical reac- tion. Do not mix brands of brake fluid. Keep the reservoir ta
nk cap closed to keep
the brake fluid from evaporating.
12V starter battery
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Refill capacities
Specifications 11-7
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* : similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-am
ine, non-nitrate and non-borate c
oolant with long life hybrid
organic acid tech-
nologyRefill capacities No.
Item
Capacity
Lubricants
1
Windshield washer fluid 2.0 qt (1.9 L) —Brake As required Conforming to Brake fluid DOT3 or DOT4
3
Hot water heater fluid [Includes .42 qt (0.4
L) in reservoir]
2.0 qt (1.9 L)
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Long Life Coolant Premium or an equivalent
*
4
Coolant [Includes 1.2 qt (1.1
L) in reservoir]
5.4 qt (5.1 L)
5
Transmission .79 qt (0.75 L) Mits
ubishi Motors Genuine ATF SPIII
6
Refrigerant (air conditioning)
Refer to the “Air con- ditioning label” on
page 11-2
HFC-134a
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