
Instrument cluster 5-40 Features and controls
5
N00572600019
Each time you press the
dash lights illumina-
tion button (B), the brightness of the instru- ments changes.
N00572700036
This displays the approximate cruising range(how many more miles
or kilometres you can
drive). When the cruising range becomes short, the indicatio
n changes to “---”.
CAUTIONThe customer is responsible for making sure that regular inspections
and maintenance are
performed.Inspections and mainte
nance must be per-
formed to prevent accidents and malfunc- tions.NOTE
It is not possible to re
set the “------” indica-
tion (B) with the electric motor switch in the “ON” position. When a certain distance has been driven and a certain period has elapsed after appearance of the “------” indicati
on (B), the indication
is automatically re
set and the number of
months until the next
periodic inspection is
shown. If you accidentally reset
the display, consult
a certified i-MiEV dealer for assistance.
Dash lights brightness indicator
A- Brightness display B- Dash lights illumination button
NOTE
You can adjust to 4 different levels for when the parking lights or
headlights are illumi-
nated and 4 for when they are not. If you press and hold the button for longer than about 1 second, the brightness automati- cally scrolls through its different levels, andstops scrolling when you release the button. Select your desired
level of brightness.
When the combination headlights and dim- mer switch is in the “AUTO” position, the meter illumination switches automatically tothe adjusted brightne
ss, depending on the
brightness outsi
de the vehicle.
Bright Dim
The brightness level
of the instruments is
stored when the electric motor switch isturned off. If the 12V starter battery is disconnected for a long time, these level of brightness will bereset.
Cruising range indicator
NOTE
The cruising range is displayed based on the past drive data. It ma
y vary depending on the
driving condition (road condition, driving situation, etc.) and
air conditioning operation
status.For example, the cruising range can be short- ened by driving on congested roads, by driv- ing uphill, by repeated ha
rd acceleration, and
by use of the air cond
itioner and heater.
When the 12V starter battery terminal is dis- connected, the power consumption data of the main drive lithium-ion battery in the pastis deleted. A differen
t value from before may
be displayed. Be sure
to use the display only
for reference.NOTE
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Indicator and warning light package
Features and controls 5-43
5
N00519801888
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
N00519900127 N00520000232
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.
N00520100086
A blue light comes on when the headlights are on high beam.
N00520201244
This indicator comes on while the front foglights are on.
N00551300039
This indicator turns on while the position lights are on.
N00573200012
This indicator comes on when the electricmotor switch is turned to “START” and driv- ing becomes possible.
N00573301023
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.
N00573400014
The indicator comes on when the regenera- tive brake performance may be weakened. Inthis case, drive the vehicle at a lower speed.
N00520300147 N00520400513
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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Warning lights
Features and controls 5-45
5
N00573500028
This light will illuminate when there is a problem with the charging system for the 12Vstarter battery. Normally, when the electric motor switch is turned to the “ON” position, this light will
illuminate. Then, when the electric motor unit is started and the ready indicator illuminates,the light will go out.
N00520900316
This light comes on when any door or liftgate is open or not completely closed. When the vehicle is moving at more than 5mph (8 km/h) and any door or liftgate is open or ajar, a tone will sound 16 times and the warning light will fl
ash 16 times to inform
the driver that a door or liftgate is not prop- erly shut.
N00573600029
This warning light will illuminate when there is a problem with a high voltage component. Refer to “Service prec
autions” on page 9-2.
• The brake warning light does not come on when the electric motor switch isturned to the “ON” position.• The brake warning light does not illumi-nate while the parking brake is appliedand the electric motor switch is in the “ON” position. • The brake warning
light stays on when
the parking brake is not applied.NOTE
When the brake warning light illuminates, the warning buzzer may also sound. When the brake pedal has been repeatedly depressed over a short period of time, the brake warning light may come on and thebrake warning buzzer may sound. The ser- vice brake system is working normally, if the warning light goes out and the buzzer stopssounding in a few seconds.
12V starter battery charging system warning light
WA R N I N G
CAUTION If the warning light stays on after the ready indicator illuminates, there may be a prob-lem with the charging system for the 12V starter battery.• Immediately park your
vehicle in a safe
place and contact a cert
ified i-MiEV dealer.
• Do not charge the
12V starter battery.
Door-ajar warning light and buzzer
CAUTION Before driving, make sure that the door-ajar warning light is off.
NOTE
The flashing of the warning light and the buzzer can be disabled.For further details, plea
se contact a certified
i-MiEV dealer. When the driver’s door is open, the door-ajar warning buzzer does not sound because the electric motor reminder sounds instead.
Electric motor unit warning light
CAUTION If this light illuminates while driving, imme- diately park your vehicle in a safe place andcontact a certified i-MiEV dealer.
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Combination headlights and dimmer switch 5-46 Features and controls
5
N00573700020
If the warning light illuminates when the out- side air temperature is very low, move thevehicle to a warmer location.
If the warning light illuminates after the vehi- cle has been driven continuously uphill orwhen the outside air temperature is very high, stop the vehicle in a safe place so the electric motor unit and/or the main drive lithium-ionbattery can cool down. When they have cooled down, the warning light will go off. If the warning light does not turn off, contact acertified i-MiEV dealer.
N00522501805
Rotate the switch to operate the lights.
Power down warning light
If this warning light illumi-nates, the power provided by the electric motor will be reduced and the vehicle willbe only able to move at low speeds. This warning light will illu-minate; When the energy level in the main drive lithium-ion battery is near empty. When temperature of the electric motor unit or the main drive lithium-ion battery is too high or toolow. When voltage of the main drive lithium-ion batterybecomes low.
If the energy level gauge shows 0 bar, the main drivelithium-ion battery is near empty and must be charged as soon as possible. Refer to“Charging” on page 3-13.
NOTE
When the power down warning light illumi- nates, avoid rapid st
arts and aggressive
acceleration. Illumination of the
power down warning
light does not indica
te a malfunction.
If the power down warn
ing light illuminates
while the air conditioning is used, the cool- ing or heating may stop operating and only the fan will operate.
Combination headlights and dimmer switch Headlights
NOTE
Do not leave the headli
ghts and other lights
on for a long period of time while the readyindicator is not illu
minated. A run down 12V
starter battery
could result.
When it rains, or wh
en the vehicle has been
washed, the inside of the lens sometimes becomes foggy. This is the same as whenwindow glass mists up on a humid day, and does not indicate a pr
oblem. When the light
is switched on, the heat will dry out the fog.However, if water collects inside the light, have it checked by a certified i-MiEV dealer.
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Combination headlights and dimmer switch
Features and controls 5-47
5
The combinations of switch operations and illuminated lights differ in accordance withthe following conditions. [When the ready indicato
r is illuminated, and
the parking brake is released] The daytime running light
s will be illumi-
nated:
[When the ready indicator is not illuminated, or when the ready indicator is illuminated but the parking brake is not released] The electric motor unit starts when the lights are off.
N00532600554
If the key is turned to “LOCK” or “ACC”
from the electric
motor switch and the driver’s door is opened with the combination headlights and dimmer switch in the “ ” or “ ”
OFF
The daytime running lights illumi- nated
AUTO
The daytime running lights illumi- nated Headlights and other lights turn on and off automatically in accor-dance with outsi
de light level.
The daytime running lights illumi- nated Parking, tail, front and rear side- marker lights, license plate and instrument panel lights on Headlights and other lights on
NOTE
Once the daytime running light come on, they do not go out until the electric motorswitch is turned to the “LOCK” or “ACC”OFF All lights off AUTO
Headlights and other lights turn on and off automatically in accor-dance with outside light level. Parking, tail, front and rear side- marker lights, license plate and instrument panel lights on Headlights and other lights on
NOTE
The sensitivity of the automatic on/off con- trol can be adjusted.For further information,
please contact a cer-
tified i-MiEV dealer. Do not place anything on
the sensor (A), and
do not clean with a glas
s cleaner. Clean only
with clear water. If the lights do not turn on or off with the switch in the “AUTO” operate the switch. Have
the system checked
by a certified i-MiEV dealer.
Light auto-cutout function (headlights and other lights)
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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.
N00549800213
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.
N00549900155
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.
N00550000198
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
N00522600506
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.
N00522700305
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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