Mitsubishi MOTORS i-MiEV User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
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Foreword
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Thank you for selecting a i-MiEV as your new vehicle.
This owner’s manual will add to your understanding and full enjoyment of
the many fine features of this vehicle.
It contains information prepared to acquaint you with the proper way to oper-
ate and maintain your vehicle for the utmost in driving pleasure.
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Europe B.V. reserves the right to make changes in
design and specifications and/or to make additions to or improvements in
this product without obligation to install them on products previously manu-
factured.
It is an absolute requirement for the driver to strictly observe all laws and reg-
ulations concerning vehicles.
This owner’s manual has been written in compliance with such laws and reg-
ulations, but some of the contents may become contradictory with later amend-
ment of the laws and regulations.
Please leave this owner’s manual in this vehicle at time of resale. The next
owner will appreciate having access to the information contained in this own-
er’s manual.
Repairs to your vehicle:
Vehicles in the warranty period:
All warranty repairs must be carried out by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.
Vehicles outside the warranty period:
Where the vehicle is repaired is at the discretion of the owner.
Throughout this owner’s manual the words WARNING and CAUTION ap-
pear.
These serve as reminders to be especially careful. Failure to follow instruc-
tions could result in personal injury or damage to your vehicle.
WARNING
indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or death if in-
structions are not followed.
CAUTION
means hazards or unsafe practices that could cause minor personal in-
jury or damage to your vehicle.
You will see another important symbol:
NOTE: gives helpful information.
*: indicates optional equipment.
It may differ according to the sales classification; refer
to the sales catalogue.
Abbreviations used in this owner’s manual:
LHD: Left-Hand Drive
RHD: Right-Hand Drive
Information for station service
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Tyre inflation pressure Refer to the “Vehicle care and Maintenance” section for the tyre inflation pressure.
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Table of contents
Overview
General information
Charging 1
Locking and unlocking 2
Seat and seat belts 3
Instruments and controls 4
Starting and driving 5
For pleasant driving 6
For emergencies 7
Vehicle care and Maintenance 8
Specifications 9
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Instruments and Controls (Driver’s area)
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LHD
1. Instruments p. 4-02
2. Windscreen wiper and washer switch p. 4-16
Rear window wiper and washer switch p. 4-17
3. Electric motor switch p. 5-07
4. Supplemental restraint system - airbag (for driver's seat) p. 3-20
Horn switch p. 4-19
5. Combination headlamps and dipper switch p. 4-11
Turn-signal lever p. 4-14
Front fog lamp switch* p. 4-15
Rear fog lamp switch p. 4-16
6. Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) OFF switch p. 5-13
7. Regular charging lid opener p. 1-07
8. Fuses p. 8-20
9. Headlamp levelling switch p. 4-13
10. Active Stability Control (ASC) OFF switch p. 5-17
11. Electric remote-controlled outside rear-view mirrors
switch p. 5-05
Overview
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RHD
1. Combination headlamps and dipper switch p. 4-11
Turn-signal lever p. 4-14
Front fog lamp switch* p. 4-15
Rear fog lamp switch p. 4-16
2. Windscreen wiper and washer switch p. 4-16
Rear window wiper and washer switch p. 4-17
3. Instruments p. 4-02
4. Headlamp levelling switch p. 4-13
5. Active Stability Control (ASC) OFF switch p. 5-19
6. Rear window demister switch p. 4-18
7. Electric remote-controlled outside rear-view mirrors
switch p. 5-05
8. Fuses p. 8-20
9. Regular charging lid opener p. 1-07
10. Electric motor switch p. 5-07
11. Supplemental restraint system - airbag (for driver's seat) p. 3-20
Horn switch p. 4-19
Overview
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Instruments and Controls (Instrument panel)
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LHD
1. Centre ventilators p. 6-02
2. Digital clock* p. 6-31
Audio* p. 6-10
3. Hazard warning flasher switch p. 4-15
4. Supplemental restraint system - airbag (for front passen-
ger) p. 3-20
5. Side ventilators p. 6-02
6. Cup holder p. 6-40
7. Glove box p. 6-39
8. Bonnet release lever p. 8-07
9. Front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch p. 3-23
10. Card holder p. 6-39
11. Rear window demister switch p. 4-18
12. Accessory socket p. 6-36
13. Parking brake lever p. 5-03
14. Cup holder p. 6-40
15. Selector lever p. 5-09
16. Heated seat switch p. 3-04
17. Quick charging lid opener p. 1-11
18. USB input terminal* p. 6-33
19. Air conditioning p. 6-04
20. Heated seat switch p. 3-04
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RHD
1. Secret box p. 6-39
2. Supplemental restraint system - airbag (for front passen-
ger) p. 3-20
3. Digital clock* p. 6-31
Audio* p. 6-10
4. Hazard warning flasher switch p. 4-15
5. Air conditioning p. 6-04
6. Centre ventilators p. 6-02
7. Heated seat switch p. 3-04
8. Bonnet release lever p. 8-07
9. Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) OFF switch p. 5-13
10. Quick charging lid opener p. 1-11
11. Front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch p. 3-23
12. Heated seat switch p. 3-04
13. Selector lever p. 5-09
14. Parking brake lever p. 5-03
15. Cup holder p. 6-40
16. Accessory socket p. 6-36
17. USB input terminal* p. 6-33
18. Card holder p. 6-39
19. Glove box p. 6-39
20. Cup holder p. 6-40
21. Side ventilators p. 6-02
Overview
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Interior
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1. Head restraints p. 3-07
2. Supplemental restraint system - curtain airbag p. 3-27
3. Assist grip p. 6-41
4. Room lamp (rear) p. 6-38, 8-24
5. Seat belts p. 3-08
6. Sun visor p. 6-35
Vanity mirror p. 6-35
Card holder p. 6-36
7. Map & room lamps (front) p. 6-37, 8-24
8. Inside rear-view mirror p. 5-05
9. Electric window lock switch p. 2-10
10. Electric window control switch p. 2-09
11. Front seat p. 3-03
12. Supplemental restraint system - side airbag (for front
seats) p. 3-27
13. Rear seat* p. 3-05
14. Tyre repair kit p. 7-04
15. Tether anchorages for child restraint system p. 3-18
Overview
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RHD
1. Inside rear-view mirror p. 5-05
2. Map & room lamps (front) p. 6-37, 8-24
3. Sun visor p. 6-35
Vanity mirror p. 6-35
Card holder p. 6-36
4. Seat belts p. 3-08
5. Room lamp (rear) p. 6-38, 8-24
6. Assist grip p. 6-41
7. Supplemental restraint system - curtain airbag p. 3-27
8. Head restraints p. 3-07
9. Tether anchorages for child restraint system p. 3-18
10. Tyre repair kit p. 7-04
11. Rear seat* p. 3-05
12. Supplemental restraint system - side airbag (for front
seats) p. 3-27
13. Front seat p. 3-03
14. Electric window control switch p. 2-09
15. Electric window lock switch p. 2-10
Overview
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Electric motor unit room
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1. On board charger/DC-DC converter p. 8-06
2. Inverter p. 8-06
3. Brake electric vacuum pump
Overview
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Outside (Front)
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1. Bonnet p. 8-07
2. Windscreen wipers p. 4-16
3. Antenna p. 6-30
4. Outside rear-view mirror p. 5-05
5. Electric window control p. 2-09
6. Quick charging lid p. 1-11
7. Traction battery p. 8-06
8. Side turn-signal lamps/Hazard warning lamps p. 4-09, 8-24, 8-30
9. Headlamps p. 4-11, 8-24, 8-24, 8-28, 8-29
Position lamps p. 4-11, 8-24, 8-24, 8-30
Front turn-signal lamps/Hazard warning lamps p. 4-09, 8-24, 8-24,
8-30
10. Front fog lamps* p. 4-15, 8-24, 8-31
Daytime running lamps* p. 4-13, 8-24, 8-31
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Outside (Rear)
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1. Tailgate p. 2-08
2. Rear window wiper p. 4-17
3. Rear spoiler
4. High-mounted stop lamp p. 8-24, 8-34
5. Reversing lamps p. 8-24, 8-33
6. Stop lamps/Tail lamps p. 4-14, 8-24, 8-33
7. Turn-signal lamps/Hazard warning lamps p. 4-14, 4-15, 8-24, 8-33
8. Keyless entry system p. 2-03
Locking and unlocking the doors p. 2-05
9. Regular charging lid p. 1-07
10. Tyre inflation pressures p. 8-15
Tyre rotation p. 8-16
Tyre chains p. 8-17
Size of tyres and wheels p. 9-05
11. Rear fog lamp p. 4-16, 8-24, 8-32
12. Licence plate lamps p. 4-11, 8-24, 8-34
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Familiarizing yourself with i-MiEV................................................02
Installation of accessories................................................................03
Modification/alterations to the electrical systems............................04
Genuine parts...................................................................................04
Disposal information for used batteries...........................................05
Cautions and actions to deal with intense heat................................06
Cautions and actions to deal with intense cold................................08
General information
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Familiarizing yourself with
i-MiEV
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This section describes features that the i-MiEV has
as an electric vehicle and gives precautions that
you should observe. It is important. Please read it
carefully.
Main features
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lEnergy required for driving is only electrici-
ty and fuel supply is not required.
lThe traction battery and electric motor unit
are mounted outside the passenger compart-
ment. In this way, passenger space is ob-
tained for riding of four adults.
lWith the high performance motor, noise and
vibration during driving are greatly limited
and powerful acceleration can also be ob-
tained.
lWith regenerative braking, the traction bat-
tery is automatically charged when the accel-
erator is released.
lThe vehicle can be charged from general pow-
er outlets (rated AC 220-240 V).
lCharge with the quick charger for i-MiEV is
also available.
lThe creeping behaviour occurs in i-MiEV
like a vehicle with automatic transmission.
WARNING
lAlways pay special attention to pedes-
trians.
Even if the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Sys-
tem (AVAS) sounds, pedestrians may not
notice your vehicle. Refer to “Acoustic Ve-
hicle Alerting System (AVAS)” on page
5-12.
Regenerative braking
It is equivalent to engine braking of an engine vehi-
cle. If you step off the accelerator pedal during driv-
ing, motion energy is converted into electric energy
using the motor as a power generator.
In this conversion, braking force is generated and
converted electric energy is charged in the traction
battery.
Regenerative braking is stronger in the order of the
selector lever position of “C” (COMFORT), “D”
(DRIVE), “B” (BRAKE).
Put the selector lever to the “B” (BRAKE) or “C”
(COMFORT) position according to the driving con-
dition.
“B”: Strong regenerative braking (For downhill)
“C”: Weak regenerative braking (For long cruising)
Traction battery
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WARNING
lA sealed lithium ion high voltage battery
is adopted for i-MiEV. If the lithium ion
battery is improperly disposed of, there is
a risk of severe burns and electrical
shock that may result in serious injury or
death and there is also a risk of environ-
mental damage.
lIt is the battery to operate the motor (electric
motor unit) and the air conditioning.
In addition to the traction battery, i-MiEV
has the auxiliary battery to operate lamps, wip-
ers, etc.
lCompact, light-weight lithium ion battery
with high energy density is used for the trac-
tion battery.
lThe lithium ion battery has the following char-
acteristics. Please read this carefully and
treat the battery paying attention to the fol-
lowing:
Characteristics
lIt is not necessary to consume the battery com-
pletely before charging.
lThe capacity is gradually degraded depend-
ing on time used and operating conditions.
This will result in a decrease from the vehi-
cle’s initial cruising range.
lThe performance may be changed due to the
outside temperature. At low temperature, in
particular, the cruising range is short and the
charging time is long, compared to operation
at normal temperature.
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lIf you store your vehicle at an extremely
high or low temperature, the battery capacity
may be lowered.
lThe battery is gradually discharged without
use and the battery charge is lowered.
Precautions for operation
lDo not store your vehicle with the energy lev-
el gauge showing 0 bars.
Doing so could damage the traction battery.
The battery may have to be replaced depend-
ing on the low capacity.
lIf you do not use your vehicle for a long
time, please charge the traction battery to the
full every 3 months so that the energy level
gauge may not be 0 bars.
lMITSUBISHI MOTORS collects traction bat-
teries. If you scrap your vehicle, please con-
sult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.
NOTE
lThe progress of the battery capacity loss de-
pends on the vehicle usage and the environ-
ment.
We recommend to do regular charging from
2 bars or less to charge completely at least
once in 3 months.
The procedure lets the battery remaining indi-
cator adjusted automatically.
Cruising range
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lEven if the charge level is the same, the cruis-
ing range may vary depending on the driving
conditions. Since driving at high speed or
climbing on a hill requires higher consump-
tion of the traction battery than usual, the
cruising range is shortened.
lSince the air conditioning (cooling or heat-
ing) consumes power of the traction battery,
its operation results in a shorter cruising
range. Maintain an appropriate temperature.
lPut the selector lever to the “B” (BRAKE) or
“C” (COMFORT) position according to the
road condition. To charge the traction battery
with appropriate use of regenerative braking
can increase the cruising range.
Installation of accessories
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We recommend you to consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
lThe installation of accessories, optional
parts, etc., should only be carried out within
the limits prescribed by law in your country,
and in accordance with the guidelines and
warnings contained within the documents ac-
companying this vehicle.
lInstalling electric components incorrectly
could lead to a fire. See the “Modification/al-
terations to the electrical systems” section
within this owner’s manual.
lUsing a cellular phone or radio set inside the
vehicle without an external antenna may
cause electrical system interference, which
could lead to unsafe vehicle operation.
lTyres and wheels which do not meet specifi-
cations must not be used.
Refer to the “Specifications” section for in-
formation regarding wheel and tyre sizes.
Important points!
Due to large number of accessory and replacement
parts of different manufactures available in the mar-
ket, it is not possible, not only for MITSUBISHI
MOTORS, but also for a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point, to check whether the at-
tachment or installation of such parts affects the
overall safety of your MITSUBISHI-vehicle.
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Even when such parts are officially authorized, for
example by a “general operators permit” (an ap-
praisal for the part) or through the execution of the
part in an officially approved manner of construc-
tion, or when a single operation permit following
the attachment or installation of such parts, it can-
not be deduced from that alone, that the driving safe-
ty of your vehicle has not been affected.
Consider also that there basically exists no liability
on the part of the appraiser or the official. Maxi-
mum safety can only be ensured with parts recom-
mended, sold and fitted or installed by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS authorized Service Point
(MITSUBISHI MOTORS genuine replacement
parts and MITSUBISHI MOTORS accessories).
The same also pertains to modifications of
MITSUBISHI vehicles with respect to the produc-
tion specifications. For safety reasons, do not at-
tempt any modifications other than those that fol-
low the recommendations of a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS authorized Service Point.
Modification/alterations to the
electrical systems
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MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION has al-
ways manufactured safe, high quality vehicles. In
order to maintain this safety and quality, it is impor-
tant that any accessory that is to be fitted, or any
modifications carried out which involve the electri-
cal systems, should be carried out in accordance
with MITSUBISHI guidelines.
CAUTION
lIf the wires interfere with the vehicle
body or improper installation methods
are used (protective fuses not included,
etc.), electronic devices may be adversely
affected, resulting in a fire or other acci-
dent.
Genuine parts
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MITSUBISHI MOTORS has gone to great lengths
to bring you a superbly crafted automobile offering
the highest quality and dependability.
Use MITSUBISHI MOTORS Genuine Parts, de-
signed and manufactured to maintain your
MITSUBISHI MOTORS automobile at top per-
formance. MITSUBISHI MOTORS Genuine Parts
are identified by this mark and are available at all
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Points.
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Disposal information for used
batteries
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Your vehicle contains batteries
and/or accumulators.
Do not mix with general house-
hold waste.
For proper treatment, recovery
and recycling of used batteries,
please take them to applicable col-
lection points, in accordance
with your national legislation
and the Directives 2006/66/EC.
MITSUBISHI MOTORS col-
lects traction batteries. If you
scrap your vehicle, please con-
sult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.
By disposing of these batteries
correctly, you will help to save
valuable resources and prevent
any potential negative effects on
human health and the environ-
ment which could otherwise
arise from inappropriate waste
handling.
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Cautions and actions to deal with intense heat
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lWhen the vehicle is driven in a high ambient temperature, its air-conditioner performance can be insufficient. Also, using the air conditioner can reduce the
vehicle’s cruising range.
lWhen the ambient temperature is approximately 40 °C or higher, the phenomena described below may occur. Please take the described corrective action.
Approx. ambient tem-
perature Phenomena Corrective action
Approx. 40 °C or high-
er
Startup and driving
lDuring quick charging, repeated high-speed driving, or repeated
uphill driving, the power down warning lamp* comes on and
the motor output is restricted to protect the traction battery or mo-
tor (electric motor unit).
lRegenerative braking performance may decrease.
lStop the vehicle for a while,
avoid quick charging, and wait
for the power down warning
lamp* to go off.
Charging and battery lDuring quick charging, charging times get longer.
Approx. 45 °C or high-
er
Startup and driving
lDuring quick charging, repeated high-speed driving, or repeated
uphill driving, the power down warning lamp* comes on and
the motor output is restricted to protect the traction battery or mo-
tor (electric motor unit).
lIf you continue driving after the power down warning lamp*
has come on, the vehicle may stop when you have driven a few
kilometres.
Charging and battery
lDuring quick charging, charging times get longer.
lPark in a well-ventilated, shady
place.
lThe traction battery capacity decreases more quickly, and the
cruising range decreases more quickly.
Approx. 60 °C or high-
er
Startup and driving
lThe power down warning lamp* comes on, and the vehicle may
stop.
lPark in a well-ventilated, shady
place, avoid quick charging, and
wait for the power down warn-
ing lamp* to go off.
Charging and battery lRegular charging or quick charging may become impossible. lPark in a well-ventilated, shady
place.
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NOTE
l*: Refer to “Power down warning lamp” on page 4-11. Illumination of the power down warning lamp does not indicate a malfunction.
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Cautions and actions to deal with intense cold
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lWhen the vehicle is driven in a low ambient temperature, its heater performance can be insufficient. Also, using the heater can reduce the vehicle’s cruising
range.
lWhen the ambient temperature is approximately -15 °C or lower, the phenomena described below may occur. Please take the described corrective action.
Approx. ambient
temperature Phenomena Corrective action
Approx. -15 °C or
lower
Startup and driving
lMotor output is restricted, and the power down warning lamp*1
may come on.
<Reference: When the traction battery temperature is -15 °C or
lower and the traction battery’s remaining power is 50 %, the driv-
ing performance may decrease by approximately 30 %>
lKeep driving if you can drive the
same speed as surrounding vehi-
cles. If you cannot drive the same
speed as surrounding vehicles, stop
the vehicle in a safe place and
charge the traction battery or drive
carefully safely surrounding vehi-
cles.
lRegenerative braking performance may decrease. lWhen braking, depress the brake
pedal more strongly
Charging and battery
lCharging times get longer.
lCharging may not be completed.
lWhen you have finished driving,
charge the traction battery before
its temperature falls.
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