Keyless entry system 5-6 Features and controls
5
The horn answerback function can be set to the following three conditions. Each time the horn answerback function isset, a chime will sound to tell you the condi- tion of the answerback function. 1. Remove the key from the electric motor switch.2. Open the driver’s door and turn the com- bination headlights and dimmer switch to the “OFF” position.3. Press the LOCK button (1) for 4 to 10 sec- onds and press the UNLOCK button (2) during this time.4. Release in sequence the UNLOCK and LOCK buttons within 10 seconds of pressing the UNLOCK button in step 3.
The turn signal lights answerback function can be changed. If you want to change the answerback func- tion, please contact a
certified i-MiEV dealer
for details.
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The door and liftgate unlock function can be set so that all doors and liftgate unlock when the UNLOCK button (2) is pressed once.For details, please contact a certified i-MiEV dealer.
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If you are near your vehicle and feel threat-ened, you may activate th
e alarm to call atten-
tion as follows: 1. Press the PANIC button (3) for more than 1 second. 2. The headlights will blink on and off and the horn will sound intermittently forabout 3 minutes. 3. To turn off the alarm, press any button on the remote control transmitter.
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Only remote control transmitters pro-grammed with the vehicle’s electronics canlock or unlock all doors. If you lose the remote control transmitter, you can order a remote cont
rol transmitter from a
certified i-MiEV deal
er by referring to the
key number. To prevent vehicle theft, the ID codes for allthe remote control transmitters except the one for the lost key must be programmed again. Take your vehicle and all the remainingremote control transmitters to a certified i- MiEV dealer to have your ID codes pro- grammed again.
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To add a remote control transmitter, you mustalready have one registered remote control transmitter. Registering the ID code can be done by your-self or by a certified i-MiEV dealer. For you to register the ID code yourself, follow the “Customer remote control transmitter pro-gramming” procedure below.
Horn deactivation/reactivation Number of chimes
Condition
One chime The horn will not sound. Two chimes The horn will sound. Three chimes
The horn will sound if the auto light switch is ON (if so equipped).
Four chimes
The horn will sound if the LOCK button is pressed twice quickly.
Changing the setting of the turn signal lights answerback function Setting of door unlock function Using the panic alarm
Replacement remote control transmitters Additional remote control transmitters
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Theft-alarm system
Features and controls 5-13
5
The alarm will be activated if the following occurs while the vehicle is parked and the system is armed. One of the doors and the liftgate is opened without using the keyless entry system.
When the alarm is activated: 1. The headlights blink
on and off for 3 min-
utes. After 3 minutes the headlights automati- cally shut off.
2. The horn will sound intermittently for 3 minutes.
The alarm can be deactivated in the following ways. By using the keyless entry system to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate.
Turn the electric motor switch to the “ON” position.
The system will be disarmed if the following operation is performed. The electric motor switch is turned to the “ON” position. All doors and the lift
gate are unlocked by
using the keyless entry system.
The theft-alarm system can be activated when people are riding inside the vehicle orwhen the windows are open. To prevent acci-dental activati
on of the alarm, do not set the
system to the system armed mode while peo- ple are riding in the vehicle. If the answerback function (flashing of the turn signal lights by locking and unlockingthe doors and the liftgate
) is deactivated, the
turn signal lights do not flash after the lock- ing and unlocking operation.For information on the answerback function, refer to “Keyless entry system” on pages 5-5.
Alarm stage Type of alarm
NOTE
NOTE
The alarm will continue
to operate for 3 min-
utes. At the end of that
period, the alarm will
automatically shut off
to save battery power.
The system will then be rearmed until the proper disarming step is taken. The alarm will resu
me if unauthorized
actions are taken again, even if the alarm has stopped.
Alarm deactivation Horn sounds! Headlights blink on and off!
Disarmed stage
NOTE
If the UNLOCK button on the remote control transmitter is operated when all doors and the liftgate are closed and no door is opened within approximately
30 seconds, re-arming
will automatically occur.Disarm...by using the keyless entry system
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Indicator and warning light package
Features and controls 5-43
5
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Indicator and warning light package 1- Low energy warning indicator
P.5-42
2- Selector lever
position indicator
P.5-21
3- Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
( AVA S ) i n d i c a t o r
P.5-23
4- High-beam indicator
P.5-44
5- Turn-signal indicators/Hazard warning
lights
P.5-44
6- Position indicator
P.5-44
7- Front fog light indicator
P.5-44
8- Service reminder
P. 5 - 3 8
9- Outside air temperature warning indi-
cator
P. 5 - 4 1
10- Regenerative brake system indicator
P.5-44
11- Ready indicator
P.5-44
12- Tire pressure moni
toring system warn-
ing light
P.5-31
13- 12V starter battery charging system
warning light
P.5-45
14- Electric power steering system warning
light
P.5-28
15- Electric motor unit warning light
P.5-45
16- Brake warning light
P. 5 - 4 4
17- Anti-lock braking system warning light
P.5-26
18- Power down warning light
P.5-46
19- Active stability control (ASC) indicator
P.5-30
20- Active stability control (ASC) OFF
indicator
P. 5 - 3 0
21- Charging indicator
P.5-44
22- Theft-alarm indicator
P.5-12
23- Door-ajar warning light
P.5-45
24- Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning
light
P. 4 - 1 0
25- Supplemental Restra
int System (SRS)
warning light
P.4-13
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Indicators 5-44 Features and controls
5
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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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Combination headlights and dimmer switch 5-48 Features and controls
5
• If the driver’s door is opened after the key is removed from the electric motorswitch, a buzzer will sound to remind you to turn off the lights. • If the driver’s door is opened with thekey in the electric motor switch, a buzzer will sound intermittently to remind you to remove the key.
If the key is turned to “LOCK” or “ACC” position with the driver’s door closed and the combination headlights and dimmer switch in the “ ” or “ ” position, the lights will stay on for about 3 minutes and then turn off automatically.
If the combination headlights and dimmer switch is turned to the “ ” or “ ” posi- tion again after the electric motor switch is turned to “LOCK” or “ACC” position, the auto-cutout function de
scribed above will not
work. The lights (the pa
rking lights, tail lights
and license plate lights)
will stay on and will
not turn off automatically.
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If the driver’s door is opened with the key removed from the electric motor switch while the lights are on, the buzzer will sound toremind you to turn off the lights. The lights and buzzer will turn off automati- cally.Or you can turn the combination headlights and dimmer switch to the “OFF” position to stop the buzzer.
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To change the headlights from high beam tolow beam and vice vers
a, pull the turn signal
lever to fully toward you (1). Switch the
headlights to low beam as a courtesy when- ever there are oncoming vehicles, or whenthere is traffic moving ahead of you. An illu- minated blue light in
the instrument cluster
indicates when the headlights are on highbeam.
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You can flash the high beams by pulling thelever gently toward you (2). The lights willgo back to normal when you let go. While the high beam is on, you will
see a blue light on
the instrument panel.
NOTE
The light auto-cutout
function can be deacti-
vated. See a certified i-MiEV dealer for details.
When you want to keep the lights on:
NOTE
If the driver’s door is opened and the key is removed, the headlight
reminder buzzer will
sound. If the key is still in the electric motor switch the key reminder buzzer will soundintermittently. The buzzer stops when the driver’s door is closed.
Headlight reminder buzzer Dimmer (high/low beam change)
Headlight flasher
NOTE
You can flash the high beams by pulling the lever toward you, even if the combination headlights and dimmer switch is off.
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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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Safe driving techniques 6-4 Driving safety
6
Move the driver’s seat as far backward as possible, while still
keeping good visibil-
ity, and good control of the steering wheel, brakes, accele
rator, and controls.
Check the instrument panel indicators forany possible problem. Move the front passe
nger seat as far back
as possible. Make sure that infa
nts and small children
are properly restrained in accordance with all laws and regulations.
Check these by selecti
ng the defroster mode,
and set the blower swit
ch on high. You should
be able to feel the air blowing against the windshield. (Refer to “Defrosting or defogging the wind- shield and door windows” on page 7-9.) Check all the tires for heavy tread wear or uneven wear patterns.
Look for stones, nails,
glass, or other objects
stuck in the tread. Look
for any tread cuts or sidewall cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness, and the tires for proper pressures. Replace your tires beforethey are heavily worn out.
As your vehicle is equi
pped with a tire pres-
sure monitoring system, there is a risk ofdamage to the tire inflation pressure sensors when the tire is replaced on the rim. Tire replacement should, th
erefore, be performed
only by a certified i-MiEV dealer. Have someone watch while you turn all the exterior lights on and off. Also check the turn signal indicators and
high-beam indicators on
the instrument panel. Check the ground under the vehicle after parking overnight, for wa
ter, oil, or other
leaks. Make sure all the fluid levels are cor- rect.
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Even this vehicle’s safety equipment, andyour safest driving, cannot guarantee that youcan avoid an accident or injury. However, if you give extra attention to the following areas, you can better protect yourself andyour passengers:
Drive defensively. Be aware of traffic, road and weather conditions. Leave plentyof stopping distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. Before changing lanes, check your mir- rors and use your turn signal light. While driving, watch the behavior of other drivers, bicyc
lists, and pedestrians.
Always obey applicable
laws and regula-
tions. Be a polite and alert driver. Always leave room for unexpected events, such as sudden braking.
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Check the 12V starter battery, including terminals and cables. During extremely cold weather, the 12V starter battery willnot be as strong and
its power level may
drop. Before driving the vehicle, check to see ifthe headlights are as bright as normal. Charge or replace the 12V starter battery if necessary. During extreme coldweather, it is possibl
e that a very low 12V
starter battery could freeze.
Defrosters Tires
Lights Fluid leaks Safe driving techniques
Driving during cold weather
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Tire repair kit
For emergencies 8-7
8
1. Park the vehicle on a
safe, flat and level
place. 2. Set the parking brake firmly. 3. Move the selector
lever to the “P”
motor switch to the “LOCK” position. 4. Turn on the hazard warning flashers andset up a warning sign, such as a warning triangle or flashing signal lamp, at an ade- quate distance from the vehicle, and haveall your passengers leave the vehicle. 5. Take out the tire repair kit.
6. Take the valve cap (D) off the tire valve (E), then press the valve remover (F) ontothe valve as illustrated. Allow all of the air in the tire to escape. 7. Remove the valve insert (G) by turning it counterclockwise using the valve remover(F). Put the removed valve insert in a clean place so it does not get dirty.
WA R N I N G The tire sealant can
cause health damage
if swallowed. If you
accidentally swallow
it, drink as much water as possible and immediately seek medical attention. If the tire sealant gets in your eyes or on your skin, rinse it away with lots of water. If you still sense an
abnormality, seek
medical attention. Consult a doctor immediately if any aller- gic reactions occur. Do not allow children to touch the tire sealant.CAUTION If the vehicle body is contaminated by the tire sealant, wipe the tire sealant off immedi- ately with a wet cloth. Immediately wash clothes contaminated with tire sealant.
NOTE
Do not pull out an object, such as a nail or screw, that penetrat
es the punctured tire.
Move the vehicle so that the tire valve is positioned away from the point where the tire touches the ground. If the valve is nearthe point where the tire touches the ground, the sealant may not enter the tire easily.
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