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Acoustic vehicle alerting system (AVAS)
Features and controls 5-23
5
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For short waiting periods, such as at traffic signals the vehicle can be
left in selector lever
position and held stationary with the service brake. For longer waiting periods with the electricmotor unit running, plac
e the selector lever in
the “N” (NEUTRAL) position and apply the parking brake, while holding the vehicle sta-tionary with the service brake.
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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com-plete stop, fully engage the parking brake, and then move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position.
If you are going to leave the vehicle unat- tended, always switch
off the electric motor
unit and carry the key.
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While driving at low speeds, such as in park-ing lots, the acoustic vehicle alerting system(AVAS) alerts people who may not hear your vehicle approaching. The system sounds when the vehicle speed isapproximately 22 mph
(35 km/h) or less.
The acoustic vehicle alerting system (AVAS) will operate under th
e following conditions:
When the vehicle sp
eed is approximately
2 mph (3 km/h) or less and the brake pedal is not depressed.
WA R N I N G While driving on a slippery road, do not use the “B” position.
Abruptly releasing
the accelerator pedal can apply strongregenerative braking
causing the vehicle
to skid which could result in an accident.NOTE
When the main drive lithium-ion battery level is full or nearly
full, or the main drive
lithium-ion battery temp
erature is too high or
too low, the regenerative braking force may be reduced and stronger effort may berequired to operate the brakes.
Operation of the transmission
CAUTION Before selecting a pos
ition with the electric
motor unit running and the vehicle station- ary, fully depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from creeping.The vehicle will begin to move as soon as the transmission is engage
d, the brakes should
only be released when you are ready to driveaway. Depress the brake pedal
with the right foot at
all times. Using the left foot could cause driver move- ment delay in case of an emergency.
Operating the accelerator pedal while the other foot is resting
on the brake pedal will
affect braking efficien
cy and may cause pre-
mature wear of brake pads.
Waiting
CAUTION Never hold the vehicle
stationary on a hill
with the accelerator. Always apply the park- ing brake and/or service brake.
Parking
CAUTION
NOTE
On a slope, be sure to apply the parking brake before moving the selector lever to the“P” (PARK) position. If you move the selec- tor lever to the
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Turn signal lever
Features and controls 5-49
5
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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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Alphabetical index
12-3
12
Genuine parts
.......................................
3-8
Glove compartment
.............................
5-80
H
Hazard warning
flasher switch
.............
5-49
Hazard warning lights
.........................
5-44
Head restraints
......................................
4-6
Headlights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-22
Dimmer
.........................................
5-48
Headlight flasher
............................
5-48
Reminder buzzer
.............................
5-48
Switch
...........................................
5-46
Heat
Cautions and actions to
deal with intense
heat
...............................................
3-8
High beam indicator
............................
5-44
High-mounted stop light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-22
Replacement
..................................
9-26
High-Voltage components
...................
3-34
Hood
...................................................
9-3
Hood lock release me
chanism and safety
catch
................................................
9-17
Horn switch
........................................
5-53
Hot water heater fluid
...................
9-4
, 11-7
I
If the vehicle breaks down
.....................
8-2
i-MiEV
................................................
3-2
Cruising range
..................................
3-4
Main drive lithium-ion battery
...........
3-3
Main features
...................................
3-2
Important facts to know in
case of an accident
10-3 Indicator and warning light package
.....
5-43
Indicators
..........................................
5-44
Inside rearview mirror
.........................
5-16
Instrument cluster
...............................
5-36
Intense cold
Cautions and actions
.......................
3-10
Intense heat
Cautions and actions
.........................
3-8
Interior lights
.....................................
5-77
J
Jump-starting
.......................................
8-2
K
Key reminder buzzer
.....................
5-9
, 5-20
Keyless entry system
............................
5-5
Keys
...................................................
5-2
L
Labeling
.............................................
11-2
License plate lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-22
Replacement
...................................
9-27
Liftgate
..............................................
5-11
Link System
.......................................
5-53
Loading information
..............................
6-6
Lubricants
..........................................
11-7
M
Main drive lithium-ion battery
................
3-3
Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery Level Indicator
..........................................
3-50
MiEV Remote System
.........................
3-36
Mirror
Inside rearview mirror
.....................
5-16
Outside rearview mirrors
.................
5-17
Modifications to and
racing of your vehicle
..
3-6
O
Odometer
..................................
5-37
, 5-38
Oil
Transmission oil
.............................
11-7
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