2017 MITSUBISHI iMiEV maintenance

Cleaning the inside of your vehicle
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-29
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1. Lightly wipe these off with a soft cloth soaked in a mild soap and water solution. 2. Dip cloth in fresh water and wring out well. Using this cloth,
wipe off the deter-
gent thoroughly.
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1. To maintain the value of your new vehi-cle, maintain the upholstery carefully andkeep the interior clean. Use a vacuum cleaner
and brush to clean
the seats. If stained,
vinyl and synthetic
leather should be cleaned with an appro- priate cleaner. Cloth fabrics can be cleaned with either upholstery cleaner or amild soap and water solution. 2. Clean the carpeting with a vacuum cleaner and remove any stains with carpetcleaner. Oil and grea
se can be removed by
lightly dabbing with
a clean white cloth
and spot remover.
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1. To clean, lightly wi
pe the leather with a
soft cloth soaked in a mild soap and water solution.2. To rinse, dip the cloth in fresh water, wring it out well, and wipe off all the soap. 3. To preserve and prot
ect, use a leather pro-
tecting agent on the genuine leather sur- face.
CAUTION Do not use organic s
ubstances (solvents,
benzine, kerosene, alc
ohol, gasoline, etc.) or
alkaline or acidic solutions.These chemicals can
cause discoloring,
staining or cracking of the surface. If you use cleaners or polishing agents, makesure their ingredients do not include the sub- stances mentioned above.NOTE
 Always read the instru
ctions on the cleaner
label.
Plastic, vinyl leat
her, fabric and
flocked parts
NOTE
 Do not use cleaners,
conditioners, and pro-
tectants containi
ng silicones or wax.
Such products, when applied to the instru-ment panels or other pa
rts, may cause reflec-
tions on the windshiel
d and obscure vision.
Also, if such products
get on the switches of
the electrical accessories, it may lead to fail- ure of these accessories.
Upholstery
NOTE
 If fuzzing is difficult to remove from the seat upholstery, draw a suit
able defuzzing brush
over the surface in one direction.
Genuine leather
(if so equipped)
NOTE
 If genuine leather is we
t with water, wipe it
with a dry, soft cloth. If left damp, mildew may grow.  The genuine leather su
rface can be damaged
if brushed with a nylon or synthetic fiber brush.  Organic solvents such as benzine, kerosene, alcohol, gasoline, acid
or alkaline solvents
can discolor the genuine
leather surface and
should not be used.  The genuine leather su
rface may harden and
shrink if it is exposed to the direct sunlight for long hours. When your vehicle is parked,place it in the shade as much as possible.
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Cleaning the outside of your vehicle 9-30 Vehicle care and maintenance
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To protect your vehicle’s finish, wash it often and thoroughly. If desired, you may wax your vehicle using a nonabras
ive automobile wax.
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Industrial pollution, road tar, bird droppings, tree sap, insect remain
s, sea water and other
foreign matters can damage the finish on your vehicle.Generally, the longer any foreign material stays on the finish, the worse the damage. Wash your vehicle as soon as possible when-ever the finish gets soiled.
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Chemicals cont
ained in the dirt and dust
picked up from air, rain, snow or road sur- faces can damage the paint and body of your vehicle if left on.Frequent washing and wa
xing is the best way
to protect your vehicl
e from this damage.
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.Park the vehicle in the shade and spray it with water to remove dust.
Next, using plenty of
clean water and a car washing mitt or sponge, wash the vehicle from top to bottom.Use a mild car washing soap if necessary. Rinse thoroughly and wipe
dry with a cham-
ois or soft cloth. Af
ter washing the vehicle,
carefully clean the join
ts and flanges of the
doors, hood, etc., wher
e dirt is likely to
remain.
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle Foreign material Wa s h i n g
WA R N I N G Do not wash the vehicle while charging the main drive lithium-ion battery. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. Before washing the vehicle, make sure that the charging lid and the inner lid arecompletely closed. If the lid is open, the charging unit is exposed to water, resulting in a fire or anelectric shock. Do not pour water inside the electric motor unit room. Doing so could cause a fire or an el
ectric shock.
CAUTIONWhen washing the vehicle, turn the electric motor switch to the “LOCK” position. Do not use a high pressure washing machine to clean the underneath of the vehicle. Doing so might cause th
e electric motor unit
problem or malfunction.
 When washing the underside of your vehicle or the wheels, wear a pair of gloves to pro-tect your hands. Never spray or splash
water on the electrical
parts in under the hood. This may damagethem. Be careful also when washing the underbody. Do not spray water up under the hood. Avoid automatic car washers that use rotat- ing brushes. These br
ushes may scratch the
paint surface and make it dull. Scratches are more not
iceable on darker col-
ored vehicles. Some hot water wash
ing equipment uses
high pressure and heat
to clean your vehicle.
This heated water ma
y damage your vehi-
cle’s resin parts. It
can flood the interior of
the vehicle. Therefore,
be sure of the follow-
ing:• Keep the washing nozzle at least 28 inches(70 cm) away from the vehicle body.• When washing around the door glass, holdthe nozzle at a distance of more than 28 inches (70 cm) and at right angles to the glass surface.
 Make sure to do the following when using an automatic car wash, with help from eitherthis manual or the car wash operator, to avoid damaging your vehicle:• Fold the outside mirrors.• Remove the antenna.• Tape the wiper arm assembly.CAUTION
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Cleaning the outside of your vehicle Vehicle care and maintenance 9-31
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Salt and other chemical
s spread on winter
roads in some geographical areas can have a detrimental effect on the vehicle underbody.You should flush the underbody with a high pressure hose every time you wash the out- side of your vehicle.Take special care to remove mud or other debris which could trap and hold salt and moisture. After washing your vehicle, wipe off all waterdrops from the rubber parts around thedoors to prevent the doors from freezing.
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Wax your vehicle once or twice a year, orwhen water does not
bead up on the paint.
Use a soft cloth to put a small amount of wax on the painted surfaces.
After the wax has
dried, polish with
a dry soft cloth.
Do not wax your vehicle in direct sunlight. You should wax when the painted surfacesare cool.
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If painted surfaces have
been severely dam-
aged and lost their original luster and color tone, polish the surface
lightly with a fine
polishing compound. Avoid limiting your polishing to the damage
d surface only; polish
a somewhat wider area, moving the polishing
cloth in one direction.
After polishing, flush
the compound from the surface and apply acoat of wax to regain a beautiful luster.
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Small cracks and scratches in the paint coatshould be touched up as
soon as possible with
touch-up paint to prevent corrosion. Check body areas facing the road or the tires carefully for damage to the paint caused by flying stones, etc. The
paint code number for
your vehicle can be found on the vehicle information code plate. Refer to “Vehicle information code pl
ate” on page 11-2.
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Use a sponge or chamois to clean these parts. If a vehicle wax sticks
to a gray or black
rough surface of the bumper, molding or lights, the surface may appear white in color. In this case, wipe it
off using lukewarm water
and a soft cloth or chamois.
During cold weather
NOTE
 When the door is frozen, opening it by force may tear off or cr
ack the rubber gasket
installed around the door. Pour warm water to melt the ice. Be
sure to thoroughly wipe
off the water after opening the door. To pre- vent freezing of the
weatherstripping on the
doors, hood, etc., treat
with silicone lubri-
cant.
Waxing
CAUTION Waxes containing high abrasive compounds should not be used. These waxes remove rustand stain effectively fr
om the paintwork, but
are harmful to the finish on the paint and the plate, because they also remove clearcoat.They are also harmful to other glossy sur- faces such as the grille, trim, moldings, etc. Do not use gasoline, kerosene, benzine or paint thinners to remove
road tar or other dirt
from the vehicle surface. Do not put wax on the areas having black matte coating because
it can cause uneven
discoloration, patches, bl
urs, etc. If these get
wax on them, wipe the wax off right away with a soft clot
h and warm water.
Polishing
Damaged paint Cleaning plastic parts
CAUTION Do not use a scrubbing brush or other rough scrubber as these may
damage the plastic
surface.
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Cleaning the outside of your vehicle 9-32 Vehicle care and maintenance
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To prevent spots and corrosion of chrome parts, wash with water, dry thoroughly, andapply a nonabrasive automotive wax. If the chrome is severely da
maged or pitted, use a
commercially available chrome polish.
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1. Remove dirt using a wet sponge.2. Use a mild detergent on any dirt that can-not be removed ea
sily with water.
Rinse off the detergent after washing the wheel.3. Dry the wheel thoroughly using a chamois leather or a soft cloth.
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The window glass can
usually be cleaned
using only a sponge and
water. Glass cleaner
can be used to remove wax, oil, grease, deadinsects, etc. After washing the glass, wipe it dry with a clean, dry, soft cloth.
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Use a soft cloth and gl
ass cleaner to remove
grease, dead insects, etc., from the wiper blades.Replace the wiper blades when they no longer clean the windshield and rear window prop- erly.
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Never spray or splash
water on the electrical
components under the hood, as this may cause damage.Do not allow any nearby
parts (such as plastic
parts) come into contact with sulphuric acid (12V starter battery el
ectrolyte), which may
crack, stain, or discolour them. If this occurs, wipe the parts with a soft cloth saturated with a mild detergent and water solution. Then immediately rinse the affected partswith plenty of water.
 Do not use wax containing compounds (pol- ishing powder) which ma
y damage the plas-
tic surface.  Do not let the plastic parts get soiled with gasoline, oil, brake fl
uids, greases, paint
thinner, and sulfuric
acid (battery electro-
lyte). These fluids, et
c., may crack, stain or
discolor the plastic parts.If any of these get on the plastic parts, wipe them up with a soft cloth or chamois and a mild solution of soap and water. Then rinsethem immediately with water.
Chrome parts Aluminum wheels
CAUTION
CAUTION Do not use a brush or other hard implement on the wheels.Doing so could scratch the wheels. Do not use any cleaner that contains an abra- sive substance or is ac
idic or alkaline. Doing
so could cause the co
ating on the wheels to
peel or become disc
olored or stained.
Do not directly apply
hot water using a steam
cleaner or by any other means. Contact with seawater or road salt used for de-icing can cause corr
osion. Rinse off such
substances as soon as possible.
Window glass Wiper blades
Under the hood
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Alphabetical index 12-2
12
Inside of your vehicle
......................
9-28
Outside of your vehicle
...................
9-30
Clock
.................................................
7-27
Cold
Cautions and actions to
deal with intense
cold
.............................................
3-10
Combination headlights and dimmer switch
..
5-46 Consumer information
........................
10-2
Coolant
.......................................
9-4
, 11-7
Cruising range
......................................
3-4
Cruising range indicator
.............
5-37
, 5-40
Cup holder
.........................................
5-80
D
Dash lights brightness indicator
..5-37
, 5-40
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-22
Replacement
..................................
9-24
Defogger (rear window)
......................
5-52
Dimensions
........................................
11-4
Dimmer (high/lo
w beam change)
.........
5-48
Dinghy towing
...................................
6-10
Disc brake pads
..................................
9-17
Dome light (Front
)/Reading lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-23
Switch
...........................................
5-77
Dome light (Rear)
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-23
Switch
............................................
5-78
Door-ajar warning
light and buzzer
.......
5-45
Doors
Lock
...............................................
5-8
Power door locks
.............................
5-9
Driver’s seat belt
reminder/warning light
......
4-10 Driving during cold weather
..................
6-4
Driving, alcohol and drugs
....................
6-2
E
Economical driving
..............................
6-2
Electric motor
Number
..........................................
11-3
Specifications
.................................
11-6
Electric motor switch
...........................
5-18
Electric motor unit warning light
..........
5-45
Electric power steering system (EPS)
....
5-27
Electric rear window
defogger switch
....
5-52
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)
.............................................
5-2
Energy level gauge
..............................
5-41
Energy usage indicator
.........................
5-37
EV charging cable
...............................
3-23
F
Floor mat
.............................................
6-2
Fluid
Brake fluid
..............................
9-7
, 11-7
Coolant
...................................
9-4
, 11-7
Hot water heater fluid
..............
9-4
, 11-7
Washer fluid
...........................
9-7
, 11-7
Fluid capacities and lubricants
.............
11-7
Front fog lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-22
Indicator
........................................
5-44
Replacement
..................................
9-24
Switch
...........................................
5-50
Front seats
............................................
4-3
Front side-marker lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-22
Replacement
..................................
9-23
Front turn signal lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-22
Replacement
..................................
9-24
Fuses
.................................................
9-18
Fusible links
.......................................
9-18
G
Gauges
..............................................
5-36
General maintenance
...........................
9-17
General vehicle data
............................
11-4
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Alphabetical index 12-4
12
Operation under adverse driving conditions
...
8-13 Outside rearview mirrors
.....................
5-17
Outside temperature display
........
5-37
, 5-41
P
Parking
................................................
6-6
Parking brake
.................................
5-16
Parking brake lever stroke
...............
9-16
Parking lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-22
Polishing
............................................
9-31
Power brakes
......................................
5-24
Power door locks
..................................
5-9
Power down warning light
...................
5-46
Power outlet
.......................................
5-76
Power windows
..................................
5-14
Precautions during Charging the Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery
..........................
3-15
Q
Quick charging
...................................
3-27
R
Radio
General information about your radio 7-28
Ready indicator
..................................
5-44
Rear combination lights
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-22
Replacement
...................................
9-25
Rear side-marker lights
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-22
Replacement
...................................
9-26
Rear turn signal lights
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-22
Replacement
...................................
9-25
Rear window defogger switch
..............
5-52
Rear-view camera
...............................
5-34
Rearview mirror
Inside
.............................................
5-16
Outside
..........................................
5-17
Refill capacities
..................................
11-7
Regenerative brake system indicator
.....
5-44
Regenerative braking
............................
3-3
Regular charging
........................
3-16
, 3-26
Remote Climate Control
....
3-36
, 3-47
, 7-11
Replacement of light bulbs
...................
9-21
Replacing tires and wheels
...................
9-14
Reporting Safety Defects
.....................
10-2
Reservoir cap
.......................................
9-6
S
Safe driving techniques
.........................
6-4
Seat
....................................................
4-2
Front seats
.......................................
4-3
Heated seat
......................................
4-4
Rear seats
........................................
4-5
Seats and restraint systems
................
4-2
Seat belt
...............................................
4-8
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor
.4-11
Child restraint
................................
4-13
Driver’s seat belt
reminder/warning light
..
4-10 Force limiter
..................................
4-13
Front passenger seat belt warning light
.....
4-11 Maintenance and inspection
.............
4-20
Pre-tensioner
..................................
4-12
Seat belt extender
...........................
4-12
Seat belt
instructions
.........................
4-9
Seat belt use
during pregnancy
.........
4-12
Selector lever
.....................................
5-21
Selector lever operation
...................
5-21
Selector lever po
sition indicator
.......
5-21
Selector le
ver positions
...................
5-22
Service brake
......................................
5-24
Service precautions
...............................
9-2
Service reminder
........................
5-37
, 5-38
Skid control function
...........................
5-29
Snow tires
..........................................
9-15
Speedometer
......................................
5-36
Steering
Wheel lock
.....................................
5-20
Stop lights
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Alphabetical index
12-5
12
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-22
Replacement
..................................
9-25
Storage spaces
....................................
5-79
Sun visors
..........................................
5-76
Supplemental Re
straint System
............
4-20
How the Supplement Restraint System works
..........................................
4-23
Servicing
.......................................
4-34
Warning light
.................................
4-26
T
Tail lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-22
Replacement
..................................
9-25
Theft-alarm system
.............................
5-12
Tire
Quality grading
...............................
10-2
Tire pressure monitoring system
...........
5-30
Tire repair kit
.......................................
8-5
Tires
..................................................
9-10
Inflation pressure
............................
9-13
Maintenance
...................................
9-15
Replacing tires and wheels
...............
9-14
Rotation
.........................................
9-15
Size (tire and wheel)
.......................
11-6
Snow tires
......................................
9-15
Tire and loading information placard
.6-7
,
11-3 Tire chains
.....................................
9-16
Tread wear indicators
.....................
9-15
Towing
..............................................
8-11
Traction control function
.....................
5-29
Trailer towing
....................................
6-10
Trip odometer
............................
5-37
, 5-38
Turn signal lights
Indicators
......................................
5-44
Lever
............................................
5-49
U
USB input terminal
.............................
5-73
How to connect a USB memory device
....
5-73 How to connect an iPod
..................
5-74
V
Vanity mirror
.....................................
5-76
Vehicle care precautions
.....................
9-28
Vehicle dimensions
............................
11-4
Vehicle labeling
.................................
11-2
Vehicle preparation before driving
.........
6-3
Vehicle weights
..................................
11-4
Vents
..................................................
7-2
W
Warning lights
...................................
5-44
Washer
Fluid
.......................................
9-7
, 11-7
Rear window washer
.......................
5-51
Switch
...........................................
5-51
Windshield washer
..........................
5-51
Waxing
..............................................
9-31
Weights
.............................................
11-4
Wheel
Specification
..................................
11-6
Wiper
Rear window wiper
.........................
5-51
Windshield
.....................................
5-50
Wiper blades
..................................
9-16
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