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Vehicle care and Maintenance

Summary of Contents for i-MiEV 2011

Page 1: ...i M i EV OWNER S MANUAL i MiEV ENGLISH OHAE12E1...

Page 2: ...rview 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 Maintenan...

Page 3: ...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 15 6...

Page 4: ...sher 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 17 6 Rear window demister switch p 4 18 7 Electric remote controlled outside re...

Page 5: ...ventilators p 6 02 5 Cup holder p 6 15 6 Glove box p 6 14 7 Bonnet release lever p 8 07 8 Front passenger s airbag ON OFF switch p 3 23 9 Card holder p 6 14 10 Rear window demister switch p 4 18 11 A...

Page 6: ...e ventilators p 6 02 6 Heated seat switch p 3 04 7 Bonnet release lever p 8 07 8 Quick charging lid opener p 1 08 9 Front passenger s airbag ON OFF switch p 3 23 10 Selector lever p 5 09 11 Parking br...

Page 7: ...6 10 Vanity mirror p 6 10 Card holder p 6 11 7 Map room lamps front p 6 12 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...

Page 8: ...4 6 Assist grip p 6 16 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 0...

Page 9: ...Electric motor unit room E00100800013 1 On board charger DC DC converter p 8 06 2 Inverter p 8 06 3 Brake electric vacuum pump Overview...

Page 10: ...p 2 09 6 Quick charging lid p 1 08 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 30 Position lamps p 4 11 8 24 8 24 8 30 Fron...

Page 11: ...mps 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 05 10 Tyre inflation...

Page 12: ...of accessories 03 Modification alterations to the electrical systems 04 Genuine parts 04 Disposal information for used batteries 04 Cautions and actions to deal with intense heat 05 Cautions and actio...

Page 13: ...with high energy density is used for the trac tion battery l The lithium ion battery has the following char acteristics Please read this carefully and treat the battery paying attention to the fol lo...

Page 14: ...y 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...

Page 15: ...SUBISHI 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...

Page 16: ...ted to protect the traction battery or motor electric motor unit If you continue driving after the power down warning lamp has come on the vehicle may stop when you have driven a few kilometres The ve...

Page 17: ...er is low approximately 30 driving performance decreases by approximately 20 Continue driving As the traction battery temperature rises the output restriction will gradually be removed Charging and ba...

Page 18: ...be possible l In the worst case scenario the vehicle may become undrivable with the energy level gauge and cruising range indications still shown In the daytime wait for the temperature to rise When...

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Page 20: ...ttery 1 02 Basic knowledge for charging 1 02 EV charging cable 1 03 Regular charging charging method with rated AC 220 240 V outlet 1 04 Quick charging charging method with quick charger 1 08 Charging...

Page 21: ...only quick charging may reduce the battery capacity In usual charge regular charging is recommended l To maintain the capacity of the traction bat tery the following is recommended Fully charge the ve...

Page 22: ...ontact with metal such as wire or tool may cause fire an electric shock or malfunction l If the EV charging cable regular charg ing plug charging cable plug or outlet shows damage corrosion or rust or...

Page 23: ...before use Regular charging charging method with rated AC 220 240 V outlet E08300900012 WARNING l Persons who use electro medical appara tus such as implantable cardiac pacemak er or implantable card...

Page 24: ...ld cause an elec tric shock short circuit and or fire CAUTION l Do not perform charging from other pow er source like a generator Doing so could cause a malfunction l During charging the cooling fans...

Page 25: ...e due to electric leak perform charging using the waterproofed outlet with earthing which is connected to the ground fault in terrupter WARNING l Use the rated AC 220 240 V outlet individ ually If a p...

Page 26: ...e appropriately connec ted and perform charging from Step 5 again NOTE l When the regular charging plug is connected to the charging connection the charging indi cator is blinking When charging is sta...

Page 27: ...quick charger l Persons who use electro medical appara tus such as implantable cardiac pacemak er or implantable cardioverter defibrilla tor must check effect from charging with the manufacturer of el...

Page 28: ...ment cluster is illuminated If the charging indicator is not illuminated charging is not started Follow the manual of each quick charger NOTE l When the regular charging plug is connected to the charg...

Page 29: ...oes not en ter in the quick charging connection in ner lid and quick charging plug Entry of water or dust could cause fire electric shock or short circuit NOTE l If the electric motor switch is turned...

Page 30: ...ctronic immobilizer Anti theft starting system 2 02 Keyless entry system 2 03 Doors 2 05 Central door locks 2 06 Child protection rear doors 2 07 Tailgate 2 08 Electric window control 2 09 Locking and...

Page 31: ...systems personal computers TVs and other equipment that generates a magnetic field Keep away from devices that emit strong electromagnetic waves such as cellular phones wireless devices and high frequ...

Page 32: ...mmobilizer computer unit The immobilizer can register up to 8 different keys CAUTION l Don t make any alterations or additions to the immobilizer system alterations or additions could cause failure of...

Page 33: ...vehicle but the doors and the tailgate are not locked unlocked in response The indication lamp 3 is dim or does not come on For further information please contact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author ized S...

Page 34: ...tep 1 10 Check the keyless entry system to see that it works NOTE l You may purchase a replacement battery at an electric appliance store l A MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv ice Point can replace th...

Page 35: ...door cannot be locked using the inside lock knob while the driver s door is opened Central door locks E00300801852 NOTE l Each of the doors can be locked or unlocked independently by using the inside...

Page 36: ...electric motor switch in the ON posi tion If you wish to change the setting such that the doors and the tailgate are unlocked contact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au thorized Service Point Child protection...

Page 37: ...connected To close Pull the tailgate grip A downward as illustrated Gently push the upper gate from the outside with enough force so that it is completely closed Al ways ensure the tailgate is securel...

Page 38: ...river s switches The driver s switches can be used to operate all door windows A window can be opened or closed by operating the corresponding switch Press the switch down to open the window and pull...

Page 39: ...hicle please press the win dow lock switch to disable the passen ger s switches Timer function E00302400927 The door windows can be opened or closed for 30 seconds after the electric motor switch is t...

Page 40: ...seat 3 05 Head restraints 3 07 Seat belts 3 08 Pregnant women restraint 3 10 Seat belt pretensioner system and force limiter system 3 11 Child restraint 3 11 Seat belt inspection 3 20 Supplemental res...

Page 41: ...r backward p 3 03 l To recline the seatback p 3 04 l To adjust seat height driver s seat only p 3 04 l Heated seat driver s seat only p 3 04 2 Rear seat l To recline the seatback p 3 05 l Folding the...

Page 42: ...ng the seatbacks should always be in the almost upright position while the vehicle is in motion The protection provided by the seat belts may be reduced significant ly when the seatback is reclined Th...

Page 43: ...ight operate the lever repeated ly 1 Raise 2 Lower Heated seat driver s seat only E00401101013 The heated seat can be operated with the electric motor switch in the ON position Operate the switch as i...

Page 44: ...during use Rear seat E00401300353 WARNING l When a person sits in the rear seat pull up the head restraint to a height at which it locks in position Be sure to make this adjustment before starting to...

Page 45: ...o place 2 Push lightly on the seatback to confirm that it has actually been secured Rear seat cushion E00401900173 The rear seat cushion can be removed It is re moved when the tyre repair kit stored u...

Page 46: ...s high as possible To raise the head restraint move it upward To low er the restraint move it downward while pushing the height adjusting knob A in the direction of the arrow After adjustment push the...

Page 47: ...acks l Seat belts should always be worn by ev ery adult who drives or rides in this vehi cle and by all children who are tall enough to wear seat belts properly Other children should always use proper...

Page 48: ...re to do this could damage the vehicle Seat belt warning E00413000025 Driver s and front passenger s seat belt reminder warning lamp E00414800017 The driver s and front passenger s seat belt warn ing...

Page 49: ...e starts moving with the seat belt still unfastened The warning lamp goes off when the seat belt is fas tened NOTE l The warning lamps come on even if no one is sitting on the rear seat l If a seat be...

Page 50: ...even if the seat belts are not worn l The pretensioner seat belts are designed to work only once After the pretensioner seat belts have been activated we recommend you have them replaced by a MITSUBIS...

Page 51: ...kill or cause serious injuries to the child A rearward facing child restraint must only be used in the rear seat l A FORWARD FACING CHILD RE STRAINT should be used in the rear seat whenever possible i...

Page 52: ...tal led securely it may cause injury to the child or other occupants in case of an ac cident or sudden stops l When the child restraint system is not in use keep your child restraint system se cured w...

Page 53: ...2 years X 1 When installing a child restraint system adjust the front seat in position more than 2 notches forward from the centre of its fore aft adjustment range CAUTION l When installing a child re...

Page 54: ...n not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems in this mass group IL Genuine part information Genuine part No ECE No 1 MZ314393 Child restraint system MZ314394 ISOFIX base E1 04301146 2 MZ314509 Ch...

Page 55: ...prevent the head restraint from touching the child restraint system by removing it or adjusting its height l When installing a child restraint system prevent the front seats from touching the child re...

Page 56: ...MZ314250 E1 04301169 4 To be available in 2012 NOTE l There is no applicable MITSUBISHI MOTORS Genuine Parts to the Mass Group 0 Up to 10 kg l MITSUBISHI MOTORS Europe B V reserves the right to chang...

Page 57: ...y to be used for adult seat belts harnesses or for attach ing other items or equipment to the vehicle Child restraint system with ISOFIX mountings The child restraint system is designed only for seats...

Page 58: ...ections to be sure it is firmly secured To remove Remove the child restraint system in accordance with the instructions provided by the child restraint system s manufacturer Installing a child restrai...

Page 59: ...ace ment could reduce the effectiveness of the belts and could result in serious injury in the event of a collision l Once the pretensioner has been activated it cannot be re used It must be replaced...

Page 60: ...le danger of obscured vision CAUTION l Airbags inflate at an extremely rapid speed In certain situations contact with inflating airbags can result in abrasions light cuts bruises and the like WARNING...

Page 61: ...has not been deactivated The force of an inflating airbag could kill or cause serious injuries to the child A rearward facing child restraint must on ly be used in the rear seat l A FORWARD FACING CHI...

Page 62: ...urned ON the indication lamp goes off to show that the front passenger s airbag is opera tional WARNING l Do not fit any accessory that makes the in dication lamp impossible to see and do not cover th...

Page 63: ...g off follow these steps 1 Insert the key into the front passenger s air bag ON OFF switch and turn it to the OFF position 2 Remove the key from the key opening of the front passenger s airbag ON OFF...

Page 64: ...seat belts will help keep you a safe distance from the steering wheel and instru ment panel during the initial stages of airbag deploy ment The initial stage of airbag inflation is the most forceful o...

Page 65: ...tion that can easily move you out of position it is important to always properly wear your seat belts Your seat belts will help keep you a safe dis tance from the steering wheel and instrument panel d...

Page 66: ...airbag Curtain airbag system E00409100562 The curtain airbags are contained in the front pil lars and roof side rail The curtain airbag is de signed to inflate only on the side of the vehicle that is...

Page 67: ...its side or roof Because the side airbags and curtain airbags do not protect the occupant in all types of side collisions be sure to always properly wear your seat belts The side airbags and curtain...

Page 68: ...phone or other device or object will be hurled with great force or the curtain airbags may not activate cor rectly resulting in death or serious injury WARNING l Never install a rearward facing child...

Page 69: ...injury l Do not modify your steering wheel seat belt retractor or any other SRS compo nents For example replacement of the steering wheel or modifications to the front bumper or body structure can ad...

Page 70: ...ning lamps 4 09 Combination headlamps and dipper switch 4 11 Headlamp levelling switch 4 13 Turn signal lever 4 14 Hazard warning flasher switch 4 15 Fog lamp switch 4 15 Wiper and washer switch 4 16...

Page 71: ...t on page 4 02 Changing the display unit E00529500026 It is possible to select the speedometer s display unit 1 Press the reset button A to display the od ometer B Refer to To change the display on pa...

Page 72: ...ged power of electric energy gener ated from regenerative braking The more the needle moves to the left the more electric energy is charged Odometer Tripmeter Meter illumina tion control Service remin...

Page 73: ...re than 2 seconds Only the currently dis played value will be reset NOTE l If the auxiliary battery terminal is removed the memories for the tripmeter and displays are erased and the displays return t...

Page 74: ...position 1 Push the reset button D to view the driving distance or number of months remaining un til the next inspection 2 Give the reset button D a long push at least two seconds to make the spanner...

Page 75: ...range is displayed based on the past drive data It may vary depending on the driving condition road condition driving sit uation etc and air conditioning operation status For example the cruising rang...

Page 76: ...he traction battery as soon as possible NOTE l If the energy level gauge shows 0 bars dur ing use of the air conditioning cooling or heating the air conditioning stops operation and the mode is change...

Page 77: ...straint System SRS warning lamp p 3 29 10 Rear fog lamp indication lamp p 4 09 11 Ready indicator p 4 09 12 Auxiliary battery charge warning lamp p 4 10 13 Electric power steering system EPS warning l...

Page 78: ...harging indicator E00530200010 This indicator flashes when the regular charging cable or quick charging cable is connected After that the lamp switches to being il luminated when charging starts and g...

Page 79: ...rative braking to re duce your speed and careful ly pull the parking brake lev er Depress the brake pedal to operate the stop lamp to alert the vehicles behind you NOTE l Operation sounds of the brake...

Page 80: ...l When the energy level gauge shows 0 bars l When the traction battery capacity is not sufficient the voltage is low or the temperature of the motor electric motor unit or traction bat tery is high or...

Page 81: ...m the electric motor switch and without opening the driv er s door for 3 minutes while the lamp switch in the position the lamps will turn off automatically l If the key is turned to the LOCK or ACC p...

Page 82: ...m indica tion lamp in the instrument cluster will illuminate NOTE l The high beams can also flash when the lamp switch is OFF l If you turn the lamps off with the headlamps set to high beam the headla...

Page 83: ...d indi cation lamp in the instrument cluster will on ly flash while the lever is operated Also when you move the lever to 2 slight ly then release it the turn signal lamps and in dication lamp in the...

Page 84: ...are automatically turned off when the headlamps or tail lamps are turned off To turn the front fog lamps on again turn the knob in the ON direction af ter turning on the headlamps or tail lamps l Do n...

Page 85: ...er before using the washer Windscreen wipers E00516900534 The windscreen wipers can be operated with the electric motor switch in the ON or ACC posi tion If the blades are frozen to the windscreen or...

Page 86: ...with the electric motor switch in the ON or ACC position INT The wiper operates continuously for several seconds then operates intermittently at intervals of about every 8 seconds OFF Off The washer f...

Page 87: ...eze in the washer reservoir Failure to do so could re sult in loss of washer function and frost dam age to the system components Rear window demister switch E00507901216 The rear window demister switc...

Page 88: ...Horn switch E00508000318 Press the steering wheel on or around the mark Instruments and controls 4 19 4...

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Page 90: ...or switch 5 07 Steering wheel lock 5 08 Starting the electric motor unit 5 08 Transmission 5 09 Driving the vehicle 5 11 Inspection and maintenance following rough road oper ation 5 12 Braking 5 12 Br...

Page 91: ...r vals Low tyre inflation pressure increases road re sistance In addition low tyre pressures adversely affect tyre wear and driving stability Cargo loads Do not drive with unnecessary articles in the...

Page 92: ...with the laws and regulations and for maximum pro tection in case of an accident l Prevent children from playing in the luggage compartment It is quite dangerous to allow them to play there while the...

Page 93: ...ark the vehicle fully engage the parking brake and then move the selector lever to the P PARK position Parking on a hill To prevent the vehicle from rolling follow these procedures Parking on a downhi...

Page 94: ...so you have a clear view to the rear of the vehicle WARNING l Do not attempt to adjust the rear view mirror while driving This can be danger ous Always adjust the mirror before driving Adjust the rea...

Page 95: ...o retract and extend the mir rors by hand After retracting a mirror us ing the mirror retractor switch however you should extend it by using the switch again not by hand If you extended the mirror by...

Page 96: ...io system and other electric devices can be operat ed ON The electric motor unit is running and all the vehi cle s electrical devices can be operated START The electric motor unit operates After the e...

Page 97: ...move the key at the LOCK position Turn the steering wheel until it is locked To unlock Turn the key to the ACC position while moving the steering wheel slightly right and left CAUTION l Remove the key...

Page 98: ...s door is opened while the selector lev er is placed into the other positions from the P PARK position while the electric motor switch is on the selector lever reminder buzzer sounds in the interval...

Page 99: ...or R REVERSE position while the vehicle is in motion to avoid transmission damage N NEUTRAL It should only be used when the vehicle is station ary for an extended length of time during driving such as...

Page 100: ...e accelerator pedal while the other foot is resting on the brake pedal will affect braking efficiency and may cause premature wear of brake pads Waiting E00630900018 For short waiting periods such as...

Page 101: ...hould lose the pow er assist for some reason the brakes will still work In these situations even if the brake pedal moves down to the very end of its possible stroke or re sists being depressed keep d...

Page 102: ...kes will be applied with more force than usual CAUTION l The brake assist system is not a device de signed to exercise braking force greater than its capacity Make sure to always keep a sufficient dis...

Page 103: ...km h 6 mph It stops working when the vehicle slows below approximately 5 km h 3 mph CAUTION l The ABS cannot prevent accidents It is your responsibility to take safety precau tions and to drive carefu...

Page 104: ...y or icy roads remove any snow and ice which may have be left around the wheels Be careful not to damage the wheel speed sensors A or the cables located at each wheel Front Rear Electric power steerin...

Page 105: ...l control of the anti lock brake system traction con trol function and stability control function to help maintain the vehicle s control Please read this sec tion in conjunction with the page on the a...

Page 106: ...force and steering performance as the vehicle turns while pressing the acceleration pedal CAUTION l When driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy road be sure to install snow tyres and drive the vehicle at...

Page 107: ...re beginning to slip If this happens drive slower with less accelerator input If the indication lamp illuminates while driving E00631100017 If an abnormal condition occurs in the system the indication...

Page 108: ...owable roof load 43 kg If the allowable roof load is exceeded this may cause damage to the vehicle The roof load is the total allowable load on the roof the weight of the roof carrier plus the weight...

Page 109: ...Trailer towing E00610000244 WARNING l Do not use this vehicle for trailer towing It may cause an accident or damage the vehicle Starting and driving 5 20 5...

Page 110: ...ing 6 03 Important operation tips for the air conditioning 6 09 Air purifier 6 09 Antenna 6 10 Sun visors 6 10 Accessory socket 6 11 Interior lamps 6 12 Storage spaces 6 14 Cup holder 6 15 Assist grip...

Page 111: ...pposite side NOTE l The cool air from the ventilators may appear as a mist This is due to moist air being sud denly cooled by the air conditioning This will clear after a few moments l Be careful not...

Page 112: ...y pressing the air selection switch to select outside air Refer to Air selection switch on page 6 04 NOTE l With the mode selection dial between the and positions the air flows main ly to the upper pa...

Page 113: ...ddle position only uncooled and unheated air will flow When the dial is moved to the middle position when using cooling or heating the cooling or heat ing stops NOTE l When the dial is moved from the...

Page 114: ...speed selection dial is not OFF and the MAX switch is pressed the indication lamp A illuminates and cooling heating perform ance and the air conditioning setting is changed ac cording to the temperat...

Page 115: ...speed NOTE l When the blower speed selection dial is set to the AUTO position the air flow is adjus ted automatically according to the tempera ture of the interior and the position of the tem perature...

Page 116: ...automatically according to the tempera ture of the interior and the position of the tem perature control dial Quick cooling E00765400018 1 Set the mode selection dial to the posi tion 2 Set the air s...

Page 117: ...utside air is set automatically l To demist effectively direct the air flow from the side ventilators towards the door win dows l Do not set the temperature control dial to the max cool position Cool...

Page 118: ...The air conditioning system in your vehicle must be charged with the refrigerant HFC 134a and the lubricant POE MA68EV Use of any other refrigerant or lubricant will cause severe damage which will re...

Page 119: ...curely retained NOTE l Be sure to remove the roof antenna in the fol lowing cases When entering a place with low clearance When using an automatic car wash When placing a car cover over the vehicle Su...

Page 120: ...e the electric motor switch is in the ON or ACC position CAUTION l Be sure to use a plug in type accessory operating at 12 V and at 120 W or less CAUTION l Long use of the electric appliance when the...

Page 121: ...h the electric motor switch in the LOCK or ACC position and a door or the tailgate is opened it goes off automatically after approximately 30 minutes The lamp will illuminate again after it au tomatic...

Page 122: ...or ACC position and a door or the tailgate is opened it goes off automatically after approximately 30 minutes The lamp will illuminate again after it au tomatically goes off in the following cases Whe...

Page 123: ...s could deform or crack l Keep the lids of storage spaces closed while driving the vehicle A lid or the con tents of a storage space could otherwise cause injuries NOTE l When leaving your vehicle do...

Page 124: ...ng brake lever Type 2 Tip the cup holder towards you to use it NOTE l When not using the holder push the holder to stow it away l Do not put your hand on the cup holder while getting in or out of the...

Page 125: ...the headliner are not designed to support body weight They are intended for use only while seated in the vehicle CAUTION l Do not use the assist grips when getting in to or out of the vehicle The assi...

Page 126: ...If the vehicle breaks down 7 02 Emergency starting 7 02 Tyre repair kit 7 04 Towing 7 10 Operation under adverse driving conditions 7 12 For emergencies 7...

Page 127: ...s wear protective eye goggles when working near the battery l Keep the battery out of the reach of chil dren 1 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles are...

Page 128: ...ch has the booster battery let the engine idle a few mi nutes then start the electric motor unit in the vehicle with the discharged battery 9 Check that the ready indicator illuminates When the ready...

Page 129: ...ery may produce an explosion l Use adequate ventilation when charging or using the auxiliary battery in an en closed space l Remove all the caps before charging the auxiliary battery l Electrolyte is...

Page 130: ...immediately if any aller gic reactions occur l Do not allow children to touch the tyre sealant l Do not breathe in the vapours of tyre seal ant NOTE l The tyre sealant cannot be used in any of the si...

Page 131: ...te distance from the vehi cle and have all your passengers leave the ve hicle 5 Take out the tyre sealant bottle and the com pressor 6 Shake the tyre sealant bottle well NOTE l In cold conditions when...

Page 132: ...where the tyre touches the ground If the valve is near the point where the tyre touches the ground the sealant may not go in to the tyre easily 12 After injecting the sealant pull the hose off the val...

Page 133: ...sor With no gaps the tyre pressure will rise CAUTION l Be careful not to get your fingers trapped between the tyre and wheel as the tyre in flates l The surface of the compressor will get hot while th...

Page 134: ...te NOTE l If the tyre pressure has dropped below the specified level when you check it at the end of the repair procedure do not drive the vehi cle any further Contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized S...

Page 135: ...r vehicle needs to be towed If you need to tow your vehicle we recommend that you contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author ized Service Point or a commercial tow truck service In the following cases transpo...

Page 136: ...porarily towed by a rope secured to the towing hook In case of your vehicle is to be towed by another vehicle pay careful attention to the following points If your vehicle is to be towed by another ve...

Page 137: ...rake pedal to see if the brakes operate properly If they do not lightly depress the pedal several times while driving in order to dry the brake pads l When driving in rain or on a road with many puddl...

Page 138: ...or wheel l The vehicle s body bumper muffler and other parts may be damaged if the vehi cle is driven over a step for example at the entrance or exit of a parking lot parked too closely against a ker...

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Page 140: ...03 Service precautions 8 06 Bonnet 8 07 Coolant Hot water heater fluid 8 09 Washer fluid 8 11 Brake fluid 8 11 Auxiliary battery 8 12 Tyres 8 14 Wiper blades 8 17 General maintenance 8 19 For cold an...

Page 141: ...E08400300017 1 Gently wipe off with a sponge gauze or oth er soft cloth soaked with a 3 aqueous solu tion of neutral detergent 2 Dip cloth in fresh water and wring it out well Using this cloth wipe of...

Page 142: ...unlight Park the vehicle in the shade and spray it with water to re move dust Next using an ample amount of clean water and a car washing brush or sponge wash the vehicle from top to bottom Use a mild...

Page 143: ...ld be trea ted with silicone spray Waxing E08400800012 Waxing the vehicle will help prevent the adherence of dust and road chemicals to the paintwork Apply a wax solution after washing the vehicle or...

Page 144: ...road deicer can cause corrosion Rinse off such sub stances as soon as possible Window glass E08401400015 The window glass can normally be cleaned using only a sponge and water Glass cleaner can be us...

Page 145: ...structions on the label Components which generates high voltage 1 Service plug 2 Air conditioner compressor 3 Inverter 4 On board charger DC DC converter 5 Electric motor Electric motor unit 6 Tractio...

Page 146: ...n replacing the auxiliary battery re move the connected positive and nega tive terminals after turning the electric motor switch to the LOCK position and waiting at least 1 minute If the auxil iary ba...

Page 147: ...a position about 30 cm above the closed position then let it drop 3 Make sure the bonnet is securely locked by softly lifting the centre of the bonnet NOTE l If this does not close the bonnet release...

Page 148: ...d on the ground leave the underside of the lid with the rubber surface facing up If the un derside is facing downward rubbish and oth er foreign material could get on the rubber surface and prevent pr...

Page 149: ...not be replaced with plain water even in summer The required concentration of anti freeze differs depending on the expected am bient temperature Above 35 C 50 concentration of anti freeze Below 35 C...

Page 150: ...nnet The brake system should also be checked for leak age at the same time If the brake fluid level falls markedly in a short length of time it indicates leaks from the brake sys tem If this occurs we...

Page 151: ...ng fan or other moving parts in the bonnet room Be especially careful that the cables your clothing or hair etc do not get caught in the cooling fan or other moving parts NOTE l Be sure to install the...

Page 152: ...ny oth er parts and this may cause the auxiliary battery to explode l The auxiliary battery electrolyte is ex tremely caustic Do not allow it to come in contact with your eyes skin clothing or the pai...

Page 153: ...y bat tery and store it in a place where the battery fluid will not freeze The auxiliary battery should be stored only in a fully charged con dition l It is necessary to adjust the electronic control...

Page 154: ...bar 36 psi 250 kPa Check the tyre inflation pressure of all the tyres while they are cold if insufficient or excessive adjust to the specified value After the tyre inflation pressure has been adjuste...

Page 155: ...in will be subjected to excessive loading possibly leading to oil leakage component seizure or other serious faults Replacing tyres and wheels E08403100016 CAUTION l Avoid using different size tyres f...

Page 156: ...e road surface l After driving around 100 300 metres stop and retighten the chains l Drive carefully and do not exceed 50 km h 30 mph Remember that pre venting accidents is not the purpose of tyre cha...

Page 157: ...lade from the stopper Make sure the hook B is fitted cor rectly in the grooves in the blade NOTE l If a retainer is not supplied with the new wip er blade use the retainer from the old blade 5 Push th...

Page 158: ...functioning properly If the lamps do not illuminate the probable cause is a blown fuse or defective lamp bulb Check the fuses first If there is no blown fuse check the lamp bulbs For information regar...

Page 159: ...e of a melted fusible link we recommend you to have your vehicle inspected For the fusible links please refer to Passenger com partment fuse location table on page 8 21 and Bonnet room fuse location t...

Page 160: ...A 6 7 Tail lamp right 7 5 A 8 Outside rear view mir rors 7 5 A 9 Control unit Electric motor unit 7 5 A Fusible link No Sym bol Electrical system Capaci ties 10 Control unit 7 5 A 11 Rear fog lamp 10...

Page 161: ...lamp low beam right 20 A 18 Headlamp low beam left 20 A 19 Headlamp high beam right 10 A 20 Headlamp high beam left 10 A Fusible link l Some fuses may not be installed on your ve hicle depending on th...

Page 162: ...fingers the skin oil left on the glass will evap orate when the bulb gets hot and the vapour will condense on the reflector and dim the surface CAUTION l Bulbs are extremely hot immediately af ter be...

Page 163: ...replacement we recommend you to contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au thorized Service Point Inside E08404900011 1 Room lamp rear 8 W 2 Room lamp front map lamps 8 W Removing and installing the headlamp uni...

Page 164: ...garnish E and pry gently to remove the cover 4 Loosen the fixing bolt F until the head of the bolt touches the deck garnish E NOTE l Do not loosen the bolt more than necessary Doing so could cause the...

Page 165: ...to remove it from the vehicle NOTE l Do not force the headlamp off the vehicle as doing so could damage the tab To install The mounting brackets on the headlamps are en graved with the numbers to Inst...

Page 166: ...e body edge G 3 Make sure that the pin H is inside the hole on the mounting bracket 4 Firmly tighten the headlamp mounting bolts in the following order to 5 After pressing down on the bumper and fend...

Page 167: ...ad lamp do not forget to hook the headlamp wir ing in the wiring bracket K 7 Firmly install the cover L on the deck gar nish Headlamps low beam E08405100010 1 Turn the cap A anticlockwise to remove it...

Page 168: ...etc and refit it after drying it thoroughly Headlamps high beam E08405200011 1 Turn the socket A anticlockwise to remove it 2 While holding down the tab B pull out the bulb C 3 To install the bulb per...

Page 169: ...A anticlockwise to remove it 2 Pull the bulb out of the socket 3 To install the bulb perform the removal steps in reverse Side turn signal lamps E08405500014 1 To remove a side turn signal lamp insert...

Page 170: ...Daytime running lamps E08405600015 1 To create enough work space turn the steer ing wheel all the way in the same direction to the side you wish to replace 2 Remove the clips A by a screwdriver then...

Page 171: ...dirty it must be cleaned with alcohol paint thinner etc and refit it after drying it thoroughly Rear fog lamp E08405700016 1 When removing the lamp unit A push it to wards the left side of the vehicl...

Page 172: ...unit towards the rear of the ve hicle and remove the pins B of the lamp unit from the vehicle 4 Turn the socket anticlockwise to remove it C Stop and tail lamp LED cannot be replaced D Rear turn signa...

Page 173: ...lb perform the removal steps in reverse NOTE l When installing the lamp unit make sure not to bend the washer fluid hose B Licence plate lamps E08405900018 1 When removing the lamp unit A push it to w...

Page 174: ...ll the bulb out of the socket 4 To install the bulb perform the removal steps in reverse NOTE l When installing the lamp insert tab C first then align and insert tab D Vehicle care and Maintenance 8 3...

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Page 176: ...le labeling 9 02 Vehicle dimensions 9 03 Electric motor specifications 9 04 Low voltage electrical system 9 04 Tyres and wheels 9 05 Electric energy consumption 9 06 Refill capacities 9 07 Specificati...

Page 177: ...ration The plate shows model code engine model trans mission model and body colour code etc Please use this number when ordering replacement parts 1 Model code 2 Engine model code 3 Transmission model...

Page 178: ...verall width 1 475 mm 3 Front overhang 500 mm 4 Wheel base 2 550 mm 5 Rear overhang 425 mm 6 Overall length 3 475 mm 7 Ground clearance unladen 150 mm 8 Overall height unladen 1 610 mm 9 Rear track 1...

Page 179: ...4F1 Maximum output ECE net 49 kW 2 500 to 8 000 r min Maximum torque 180 Nm 0 to 2 000 r min Maximum 30 minutes power ECE net 35 kW Low voltage electrical system E01100802232 Voltage 12 V Auxiliary ba...

Page 180: ...884 Item Front Rear Tyre 145 65R15 72S 175 55R15 77S Wheel Size 15x4J 15x5J Offset 35 mm NOTE l Contact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point for details on the combination used on your vehi...

Page 181: ...bly differences between individual vehicles of the same model In addition this vehicle may incor porate particular modifications Furthermore the driver s style and road and traffic conditions as well...

Page 182: ...Refill capacities E01101303576 Bonnet room Electric motor unit room under the floor of the luggage area LHD RHD Specifications 9 07 9...

Page 183: ...OOLANT PREMIUM or equivalent RHD 1 7 litres includes 0 4 litre in the re serve tank 4 Coolant 5 1 litres includes 1 1 litres in the reserve tank 5 Transmission oil 0 75 litre DIA QUEEN ATF SP III 6 Re...

Page 184: ...Plastic vinyl leather etc 8 02 Cold Cautions and actions to deal with intense cold 06 Combination headlamps and dipper switch 4 11 Coolant 8 09 9 07 Cruising range 02 9 06 Cruising range indicator 4...

Page 185: ...Indication and warning lamps 4 08 Indication lamps 4 09 Inside rear view mirror 5 05 Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation 5 12 Instruments 4 02 Intense cold Cautions and actions...

Page 186: ...eated seat 3 04 Rear seat 3 05 Secret box 6 14 Selector lever 5 09 Service precaution 8 06 Service reminder 4 03 4 04 Side turn signal lamps Bulb capacity 8 24 Replacement 8 30 8 33 Snow tyres 8 16 Sp...

Page 187: ...ning lamps 4 09 Washer Fluid 8 11 9 07 Switch 4 16 4 17 Washing 8 03 Waxing 8 04 Weatherstripping 8 20 Wheel Specification 9 05 Wiper Rear window 4 17 Windscreen 4 16 Wiper blades 8 17 Alphabetical in...

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