General maintenance
Vehicle care and maintenance
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If the blades are frozen to the windshield or
rear window, do not operate the wipers until
the ice has melted and the blades are freed,
otherwise the wiper motor may be damaged.
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The next pages list the maintenance service
recommended by Mitsubishi Motors Corpo-
ration. In addition to the general maintenance
that needs to be performed at the times listed,
there are other parts which do not usually
need regular maintenance.
But, if any of these parts stops working prop-
erly, your vehicle performance could suffer.
Have these items checked if you notice a
problem with them.
See a certified i-MiEV dealer for assistance,
if you have any questions.
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Good brakes are essential to safe driving.
Check the brake pads and brake linings for
wear and check the rear wheel cylinders for
leaks. For good braking performance, replace
the brake pads with the same type pads as the
originals.
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Brake hoses and tubing should be checked
for:
Severe surface cracking, scuffing or worn
spots. If the fabric casing of the hose is
showing through any cracks or worn spots
in the rubber hose cover, the hose should
be replaced. The brakes can fail if the
hose wears through.
Improper installation may cause twisting,
or wheel, tire or chassis interference.
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Check the following parts for damage and
grease leaks:
Ball joint boots of the front suspension
and steering linkage
Bellows on both ends of the drive shaft
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The hood lock release mechanism and hood
safety catch should be checked, cleaned, and
oiled when needed for easy movement and to
NOTE
Do not run the wipers on dry glass for a long
time. This wears out the rubber and can
scratch the glass.
During cold weather
NOTE
When replacing front wiper blade assembly
with a wiper blade for use in cold regions, it
is necessary to adjust the washer nozzle (A)
spray positions. Always contact a certified i-
MiEV dealer when replacing front wiper
blade with a wiper blade for use in cold
regions.
When removing snow and frost, be careful
not to damage the washer nozzle which are
attached to the wiper arm.
General maintenance
Disc brake pads, rear drum
brake linings and rear wheel
cylinders
Brake hoses
Ball joint, steering linkage seals
and drive shaft boots
Hood lock release mechanism
and safety catch
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