Mitsubishi MOTORS i-MiEV, Owner'S Manual

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Electric motor switch
Features and controls 5-19
5
The steering wheel is locked. The key can be
inserted and removed only when the switch is
in this position.
The ready indicator is not illuminated, but the
audio system and other electric devices can
be operated.
The electric motor unit is running, and all the
vehicle’s electrical devices can be operated.
The electric motor unit operates. After the
electric motor unit has started, release the key
and it will automatically return to the “ON”
position.
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After about 30 minutes has elapsed with the
electric motor switch in the “ACC” position,
the function automatically cuts out the power
for the audio system and other electric
devices that can be operated with that posi-
tion.
When the electric motor switch is turned
from the “ACC” position, the power is sup-
plied again to those devices.
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When removing the key, first set the selector
lever to the “P” (PARK) position, and then
turn the key to the “LOCK” position and
remove it.
LOCK
ACC
ON
START
NOTE
 Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic
immobilizer. To start the electric motor unit,
the ID code which the transponder inside the
key sends must match the one registered to
the immobilizer computer.
(Refer to “Electronic immobilizer” on page
5-2.)
ACC power auto-cutout func-
tion
NOTE
 It is possible to modify functions as follows:
• The ACC power auto-cutout function can
be deactivated by a certified i-MiEV dealer.
To remove the key
CAUTION
 Do not remove the key from the electric
motor switch while driving. The steering
wheel will lock, causing loss of control.
 If the ready indicator is turned off while
driving, the power brake booster will stop
functioning and braking efficiency will be
reduced. Also, the power steering system
will not function and it will require greater
effort to manually steer the vehicle.
 Do not leave the key in the “ON” position for
a long time when the electric motor unit is
not running. This will cause the 12V starter
battery to run down.
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