Operation Manual

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Features and controls
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● Using the ASC OFF switch turns off both the skid control
function and the traction control function.
● When moving out of mud, sand or fresh snow, pressing
the accelerator pedal may not allow the electric motor
speed to increase. In such situations, temporarily deacti-
vate the ASC, using the ASC OFF switch.
● If you continue to press the ASC OFF switch after the
ASC is turned off, the “mistaken operation protection
function” will activate and the ASC will turn back on.
ASC indicator, ASC OFF indicator
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The indicators should illuminate when the electric motor
switch is turned to the “ON” position, and should turn off after
a few seconds.
If the indicator stays on or does not illuminate when the elec-
tric motor switch is turned to the “ON” position, have the vehi-
cle inspected by a certified i-MiEV dealer as soon as possible.
indicator blinks when the ASC is operating.
indicator is illuminated when the ASC is deactivated.
CAUTION
!
● When indicator blinks, the ASC is operating,
which means that the road is slippery or that your
vehicle’s wheels are beginning to slip. If this hap-
pens, drive slower.
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