2017 MITSUBISHI iMiEV maintenance

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Overview Quick indexGeneral information/Charging Seat and restraint systems Features and controlsDriving safetyComfort controlsFor emergenciesVehicle care a
nd maintenance
Customer assistance/
Reporting Safety Defects
SpecificationsAlphabetical index
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Familiarizing yourself with i-MiEV 3-4 General information/Charging
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 The capacity of the lithium-ion battery used as the main drive lithium-ion battery on your i-MiEV, like other commonlyused lithium ion batt
eries, will decrease
according to time and usage. This type of decrease in battery capacity is normal, andis not indicative of a
ny defect or failure in
your main drive lithium-ion battery. As the main drive lithium-ion battery capac-ity decreases, the in
itial cruising range of
the vehicle will si
milarly decrease.
 Mitsubishi Motors estimates that after 5 years, the capacity of the main drive lith-ium-ion battery provided with your vehi- cle will be a
pproximately 80% of the
original capacity. Af
ter 10 years, the
capacity should be approximately 70% of the original capacity. These are only esti- mates, and the actual capacity of yourvehicle battery over
time will depend on a
variety of factors including how your vehicle is used, stored and charged. Fac- tors that can adve
rsely affect battery
capacity over time incl
ude frequent driv-
ing using aggressive
acceleration/deceler-
ation, repeated frequent use of the quick charger, and operation/storage in extremetemperature environments.  The main drive lithium-ion battery has a limited service life, and when its chargingcapacity falls, owne
rs should bring their
vehicle to a certified i-MiEV dealer for inspection and possible battery replace-ment.  For details regardi
ng the warranty cover-
age for the main drive lithium-ion battery,refer to the Warranty and Maintenance Manual.
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The distance you can driv
e the vehicle (cruis-
ing range) depends on
a number of factors
including available char
ge, weather, tempera-
ture, usage, battery age, topography, and driv- ing style. When the main drive lithium-ion battery is new, the estimated cruising rangewith a fully charged main drive lithium-ion battery is 62 miles (100 km) based on the EPA laboratory test commonly called thecombined range. Your actual range can vary, either initially or as the battery ages and with use over time.As the main drive lithium-ion battery capac- ity decreases, the cruising range of the vehi- cle will similarly decrease. Refer to“Decrease of battery capacity” on page 3-4.
• Repeatedly performing quick charging can reduce battery capacity
. Regular charging is
recommended unless quick charging is nec-essary.
 Do not store your vehicle at ambient temper- atures above 131

Modifications to and racing of your vehicle
General information/Charging 3-7
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high quality vehicles
with an emphasis on
safety and durability. Modifications usingnon-Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts may affect the performance,
safety and/or durabil-
ity of your vehicle, a
nd may violate applica-
ble state and/or fe
deral regulations.
DAMAGE OR PERFORMANCE PROB- LEMS RESULTING FROM MODIFICA- TIONS TO OR RACING OF YOURVEHICLE ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. Examples of modifications to your vehicle that can cause damage or performance prob- lems include the following:  Failure to use Mits
ubishi Motors genuine
parts Failure to use requi
red fluids (refer to
“Refill capacities” on page 11-7)  Failure to use proper
size tires and wheels
 Modification of the
suspension, electric
motor, drive train, batteries (main drive lithium-ion battery a
nd 12V starter bat-
tery), charging systems or electrical wir- ing systems  Modification of any onboard com- puter/control module, including repro- gramming, or replac
ing/adding chips to
any onboard computer/control module
Review the Warranty and Maintenance Man- ual for further details
regarding warranty cov-
erage.
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 The installation of
accessories
, optional
parts, etc., should only be carried out within the limits prescribed by law in thedriving area and in accordance with the guidelines and warnin
gs contained within
the documents accompanying this vehicle.Only Mitsubishi Motors approved acces- sories should be fitt
ed to your vehicle.
 Improper installation of
electrical parts
could cause fire. Refer to the “Modifica- tion/alterations to the electrical systems” Tires and wheels which do not meet spec- ifications must not be used. Refer to the “Specifi
cations” section for
information regarding wheel and tire sizes.
Due to the large number of accessory and replacement parts provided by different man- ufacturers in the market, it is not always pos- sible for a certified i-MiEV dealer to checkwhether the attachment
or installation of non-
Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts will affect the driving safety of your Mitsubishi-vehicle.
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Mitsubishi Motors manufactures high qualityvehicles with an em
phasis on safety. It is
important to consult a
certified i-MiEV dealer
before installation of
any accessory which
Installation of accessories
CAUTIONBefore any electrical or electronic accesso- ries are installed, consult a certified i-MiEV dealer.
WA R N I N G If you choose to use a
cellular phone while
driving, you must not allow that usage todistract you in the sa
fe operation of your
vehicle. Anything, including cellular phone usage, that distracts you from the safe operation of you
r vehicle increases
your risk of an accident. Refer to and follow all local laws in your area regarding cellul
ar phone usage while
driving.
Important point! Modification/alterations to the electrical systems
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Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts 3-8 General information/Charging
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may involve m
odification of the electrical
systems.
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Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Parts are designed and manufacture
d to meet high stan-
dards of performance, and are recommendedfor all of your maintenance needs. Also avail- able from a certified i-MiEV dealer are a wide variety of acce
ssories to personalize
your new vehicle. Ea
ch Mitsubishi vehicle
has a selection of Mi
tsubishi Motors autho-
rized accessories to c
hoose from to tailor your
new vehicle to your own personal preference. A certified i-MiEV de
aler’s Parts Manager
has information on va
rious audio systems,
protection items, as well
as interior and exte-
rior accessories available for your specificmodel.
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Certain components of th
is vehicle, such as
airbag modules, seat belt pretensioners, and button cell batteries,
may contain perchlorate
materials. Special handling may a
pply. For additional
information, see www
.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardous-
waste/perchlorate.
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 When the vehicle is driven in a high ambi
ent temperature, its air-conditioner performan
ce can be insufficient. Also, using the
air conditioner
will reduce the vehicle’s cruising range.  When the ambient temperature is approximately 104 °F (40 °C) or
higher, the phenomena described be
low may occur. Please take th
e
described actions. Even if the ambient temperature is approx
imately 104 °F (40 °C) or lower, when perfo
rming quick charging,
driving at high-speed
and uphill
repeatedly, the phenomena described below may
occur. Please take the described actions.
CAUTIONPlease consult a certif
ied i-MiEV dealer con-
cerning any such accessory fitment or modi- fication. If the wires interfere
with the vehicle body or
improper installation me
thods are used (pro-
tective fuses not included, etc.), electronic devices may be adversel
y affected, resulting
in a fire, vehicle dama
ge, or other accident.
Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
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Seat and restraint systemsSeats .................................................................................................4-2 Seats and restraint systems ..............................................................4-2 Front seats ........................................................................................4-3Rear seats .........................................................................................4-5 Head restraints .................................................................................4-6 Seat belts ..........................................................................................4-8Seat belt use during pregnancy ......................................................4-12 Seat belt pre-tensioner and force limiter systems ..........................4-12 Child restraint systems ...................................................................4-13Maintenance and inspection of seat belts ......................................4-20 Supplemental Restraint Syst
em (SRS) - airbag ......
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Maintenance and inspection of seat belts 4-20 Seat and restraint systems
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booster seat must be used
, to raise the child so
that the shoulder belt crosses their shoulderand the lap belt re
mains positioned low
across their hips. The
booster seat should fit
the vehicle seat and ha
ve a label certifying
compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Se
ats Safety Regula-
tions.
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The seat belt webbing
may be cleaned with
mild soap or detergent solution. Do not use an organic solvent. Allow the belts to dry in theshade. Do not allow them to retract until com- pletely dry. Do not attempt to bleach or re- dye the belts. The color may rub off and thewebbing strength may be affected. Regularly check your se
at belt buckles and
their release mechanisms
for positive engage-
ment and release of the
latch plate. Check the
retractors for automatic locking when in the Automatic Locking Retractor function. The entire seat belt assembly should be replaced if the webbing shows any obvious cuts, tears, increase in thickness in any sec- tion of the webbing from broken fibers, orsevere fading from sunlig
ht. All of these con-
ditions indicate a weakening of the belt, which may adversely affe
ct seat belt perfor-
mance in an accident.
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This vehicle is equippe
d with a Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS), which includes air- bags for the driver and passengers. The SRS front airbags are designed to supple- ment the primary protection of the driver andfront passenger seat belt systems by provid- ing those occupants w
ith protection against
head and chest injuries
in certain moderate to
severe frontal
collisions.
The SRS front airbags, together with sensors at the front of the
vehicle and sensors
attached to the front seats, form an advanced airbag system. The SRS side airbags and the curtain airbags are also designed to s
upplement the seat belts.
The SRS side airbags provide the driver and front passenger with pr
otection against chest,
WA R N I N GAny child who is too small to properly wear a seat belt
must be properly
restrained in an appropriate child restraint system, to reduce their risk of serious injury or de
ath in an
accident.
A child should never be
left unattended in,
or unsupervised, around your vehicle.When you leave the
vehicle always take
the child out as well. Children can die from heat stroke if left or trapped inside the vehicle, especially on hot days. Keep your vehicle locked when not in use. Keep your vehicle keys away from chil-dren.
Maintenance and inspection of seat belts
WA R N I N G Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of the seat belt assemblies. This workshould be done by a certified i-MiEVdealer. Failure to h
ave a certified i-MiEV
dealer perform the work could reduce the effectiveness of the belts and could resultin a serious injury or
death in an accident.
Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem (SRS) - airbag
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag 4-34 Seat and restraint systems
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Occupant restraint warn
ing labels for the SRS
are located in the vehicle as shown in the illustration.
SRS servicing
WA R N I N G Any maintenance performed on or near the components of the SRS should be per-formed only by a certified i-MiEV dealer. Do not permit anyone else to do any ser- vice, inspection, main
tenance or repair on
any SRS components or
wiring. Similarly,
no part of the SRS should ever be handled, removed or disposed
by anyone except a
certified i-MiEV dealer. Improper work methods on the SRS com- ponents or wiring could result in an acci-dental airbag deploym
ent or could make
the SRS inoperable. Ei
ther of these situa-
tions could result in serious injury ordeath.  Do not modify your steering wheel or any other SRS component
or related vehicle
part. For example, replacement of the steering wheel, or modifications to thefront bumper or body structure can adversely affect SR
S performance and
may lead to injury. If your vehicle has re
ceived any damage,
you should have the
SRS inspected by a
certified i-MiEV dealer to make sure it is in proper working order.
 Do not modify your front seats, center pil- lar or center console. Such modificationscan adversely affect
SRS performance and
may lead to injury. Also, if you discove
r any tear or open
seam in the seat fabr
ic near the side air-
bag, have the seat in
spected by a certified
i-MiEV dealer.  If you find a crack in
or damage to the
front pillar, rear pillar, or roof side rail where the curtain airbag is located, havethe SRS inspected by a certified i-MiEV dealer.NOTE
 When you transfer ownership of the vehicle to another person, we
urge you to alert the
new owner that it is
equipped with the SRS
and refer that owner to
the applicable sec-
tions in this owner’s manual.  If you decide to junk or scrap your vehicle, we urge you to first take it to a certified i- MiEV dealer so that the SRS can be madesafe for disposal.  If any of the following parts needs to be modified for use by
a handicapped person,
the advanced airbag sy
stem will be greatly
affected. Please consult a certified i-MiEV dealer for assistance. •Driver’s seat • Front passenger seat • Front seat beltWA R N I N G
• Steering wheel • Instrument panel[For vehicles sold in U.S.A.] To contact Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.call 1-888-648-7820 or write to: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.Customer Relations Department P. O. Box 6400 Cypress, CA 90630-0064 [For vehicles sold in Canada] To contact Mitsubishi Motor Sales ofCanada, Inc. call 1-888-576-4878 or write to: Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada,Inc. Customer Relations Department P.O. Box 410094141 Dixie Road Mississauga, ON L4W 5C9
Warning labels
NOTE
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Instrument cluster 5-38 Features and controls
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The odometer indicates the total distance the vehicle has traveled.
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The trip odometer shows the distance traveledsince the last time it was reset. There are two trip odometer displays: and
.
Trip odometer can be used to measure the distance traveled since the current trip began. At the same time, Trip odometer can be used to measure the distance from a secondlocation. To zero the counter, press and hold the reset button for more than 1 second. Only the cur-rently displayed va
lue will be reset.
If trip odometer is displayed, for exam-ple, only trip odometer
will be reset.
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The service reminder s
hows the driving dis-
tance or number of m
onths remaining until
the next recommended
periodic maintenance
inspection is required. When the next inspection is nearly due, the display shows “------”.
8- Outside temperature display
NOTE
 The cruising range indicator and outside temperature display are not indicated whenthe electric motor switch is in the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.  If there is no operation for about 10 seconds when the meter illumination control or ser- vice reminder is shown, the display returnsto the odometer.
Odometer
NOTE
 Even if the electric mo
tor switch is turned to
“ACC” or “LOCK”, the odometer will be displayed for about 30 se
conds after the reset
button is pressed.
Tr i p o d o m e t e r
NOTE
 Even if the electric motor switch is turned to “ACC” or “LOCK” position, the trip odome-ter will be displayed for about 30 seconds after the reset button is pressed.
To reset the trip odometer
NOTE
 Both trip odometer and trip odometer
can measure trips up to 9999.9
miles/kilometers.  If the 12V starter battery is disconnected for a long time, both of th
ese displays will be
reset to “0”.
Service reminder
NOTE
 The service reminder time can be modified by a certified i-MiEV dealer, to adjust for severe usage, etc. Refer to “Severe mainte- nance schedule” in your vehicle’s Warrantyand Maintenance Manual. For further infor- mation, please contac
t a certified i-MiEV
dealer.  Even if the electric mo
tor switch is turned to
“ACC” or “LOCK” position, the servicereminder will be disp
layed for about 30 sec-
onds after reset button is pressed.Driving distance Number of months
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