Operation Manual

Driving during cold weather
Driving safety 6-5
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 Check the 12V starter battery, including
terminals and cables. During extremely
cold weather, the 12V starter battery will
not be as strong and its power level may
drop.
Before driving the vehicle, check to see if
the headlights are as bright as normal.
Charge or replace the 12V starter battery
if necessary. During extreme cold
weather, it is possible that a very low 12V
starter battery could freeze.
 Check the antifreeze.
If there is not enough coolant because of a
leak, add high-quality ethylene glycol
antifreeze and water. Use Mitsubishi
Motors Genuine Super Long Life Coolant
Premium or an equivalent. The recom-
mended blend is about 50 % water and 50
% anti-freeze. Use a higher concentration
(not over 60 %) when the outside temper-
ature is -31 °F (-35 °C) or lower. When
the electric motor unit is working very
hard (for example, during mountain driv-
ing and/or when the outside temperature
is high), use a 50 % concentration. This
blend will provide adequate protection
from corrosion and boiling.
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All the parts of the brake system are critical
to safety. Have the vehicle serviced by a certi-
fied i-MiEV dealer at regular intervals
according to the “WARRANTY AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
Check the brake system while driving at a
low speed immediately after starting, espe-
cially when the brakes are wet, to confirm
they work normally.
A film of water can be formed on the brake
discs and prevent normal braking after driv-
ing in heavy rain or through large puddles, or
after the vehicle is washed. If this occurs, dry
the brakes out by driving slowly while lightly
depressing the brake pedal.
On snowy roads, ice can form on the braking
system, making the brakes less effective.
While driving in such conditions, pay close
attention to preceding and following vehicles
and to the condition of the road surface. From
time to time, lightly depress the brake pedal
and check how effective the brakes are.
Put the selector lever to “B” (REGENERA-
TIVE BRAKE MODE) or “ECO” (ECO
MODE) position according to the grade of
the slope and vehicle speed. This will allow
Driving during cold weather
WARNING
 The 12V starter battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas. Any spark or flame can
cause the 12V starter battery to explode,
which could cause serious injury or death.
Always wear protective clothes and a face
mask when working with your 12V starter
battery, or let a skilled mechanic do it.
WARNING
 Never open the coolant reservoir cap while
it is hot. You could be seriously burned.
Braking
When brakes are wet
When driving in cold weather
When driving downhill
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