The service and repair manual for the 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV — the Battery electric engine, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Mitsubishi published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | Battery electric |
| Trims | SE Hatchback 4-Door · ES Hatchback 4-Door |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 20 complaints · 98 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 i-MiEV manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 286
- General Information 2,183
- Accessories & Equipment 1,685
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 875
- Body & Frame 902
- Hybrid/Electric Powertrain 2,655
- Brakes 617
- Maintenance 22
- Drivelines & Axles 106
- Restraints 545
- Electrical 931
- Steering 388
- Suspension 204
- Engine Performance 73
- Transmission 79
- Front 144
- Rear 144
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 i-MiEV
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — power assist · 13V031000If the vaccum pump system fails, it will reduce available brake power which would result in lengthen.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 17V022000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — power assist › vacuum · 19V804000Without the brake vacuum pump, the driver will experience a sudden loss of braking assist, lengtheni.
- Air Bags — frontal › sensor/control module-inactive · 12V372000The side and curtain air bags may not deploy in a crash for which those air bags were intended to de.
Owners have filed 20 complaints and Mitsubishi has issued 98 technical service bulletins for the 2012 i-MiEV. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 i-MiEV manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 i-MiEV?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the Battery electric across the SE Hatchback 4-Door, ES Hatchback 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mitsubishi published for this year.
What 2012 i-MiEV problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 i-MiEV, covering service brakes, hydraulic, air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Mitsubishi dealers.
Does it include 2012 i-MiEV wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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