charging MITSUBISHI iMiEV 2012 1.G Owners Manual

Table of contents
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Overview
Quick index
General information/
Charging
Seat and restraint systems
Features and controls
Driving safety
Comfort controls
For emergencies
Vehicle care and maintenance
Customer assistance/
Reporting Safety Defects
Specifications
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Overview
Instruments and controls (Driver’s area)
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Combination headlights and dimmer switch P.3-76
Turn signal lever P.3-82
Front fog light switch (if so equipped) P.3-83Wiper and washer switch P.3-84
Rear window wiper and washer switch
P. 3 - 8 7
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) - airbag (for driver’s seat)
P.2-35, 2-45
Horn switch P.3-90 Electric motor switch P.3-30
Regular charging lid opener
P.1-21 Fuses P.7-29 Electric remote-controlled outside
mirror switch P.3-28
Active Stability Control (ASC)
OFF switch P.3-47Instrument cluster P.3-58
Steering wheel audio remote control switches
(if so equipped) p.5-34Steering control switches for Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface
(if so equipped) p.3-92
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Instruments and controls (Instrument panel)
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Supplemental restraint system (SRS) -
airbag (for front passenger’s seat) P.2-35
Side vents P.5-2
Cup holder P.3-130Glove compartment P.3-
129
Selector lever
P.3-33Parking brake lever P.3-25Cup holder P.3-130
Quick charging lid opener (if so equipped)
P.1-3312 V power outlet P.3-123Electric rear window defogger switch P.3-89 Heated seat switch
P. 2 - 7Air conditioning
P. 5 - 6Hazard warning flasher
switch P.3-83
Center vents P.5-2
Hood release lever
P. 7 - 4
Card holder P.3-129 Audio (if so equipped) P.5-18
Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System (if so equipped)
Refer to the separate “Mitsubishi Multi-Communication
System owner’s manual”
USB input terminal
(if so equipped)
P. 3 - 1 1 7
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Overview
Outside (Front)
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Power window P.3-22
Windshield wipers P.3-84
Hood P.7-4
Front fog lights (if so equipped) P.3-83, 7-36,
7-40
Daytime running lights (if so equipped)
P.3-76, 7-36, 7-40
Headlights P.3-76, 7-36
Parking lights P.3-76, 7-36Front side-marker lights
P.3-76, 7-36, 7-38 Outside rearview mirrors P.3-28
Quick charging lid
(if so equipped) P.1-33
Main drive lithium-ion battery P.7-2
Front turn signal lights P.3-82, 7-36, 7-40
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Outside (Rear)
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Antenna P.5-40Back-up light P.7-36, 7-42
Tail and stop lights P.3-76, 7-36, 7-42
Rear turn signal lights P.3-82, 7-36, 7-42
Regular charging lid P.1-21
Tire pressure monitoring system P.3-49
Size of tires and wheels P.9-9
Tire inflation pressure P.7-21
Tire rotation P.7-24
Tire chains P.7-24 License plate lights
P.3-76, 7-36, 7-47 Liftgate P.3-16
Rear-view camera
(if so equipped) P.3-55
Rear side-marker lights P.3-76, 7-36,
7-44Keyless entry system
P. 3 - 7
Locking and unlocking
P. 3 - 1 2 High-mounted stop light
P.7-36, 7-45
Rear window wiper
P. 3 - 8 7
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Quick index
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If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...
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NOTE
These warning lights will come on for a few seconds for a bulb check when the electric motor switch is first turned to “ON”.
Warning light
Do this
Ref. page
12V starter battery charging system warning
light
Park your vehicle in a safe place and turn off the electric motor unit.
Contact a certified i-MiEV dealer for assistance.P. 3 - 7 4
or
Brake warning light
If this light comes on while driving, check to see that the parking
brake is fully released.

If this light stays on after releasing the parking brake, stop and check
the brake fluid level.

If the brake fluid level is correct, there may be a system malfunction.
Avoid hard braking and high speeds, and contact a certified i-MiEV
dealer for assistance.P. 3 - 7 3
Electric motor unit warning light
Park your vehicle in a safe place and contact a certified i-MiEV
dealer for assistance.P. 3 - 7 5
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General information/Charging
Familiarizing yourself with i-MiEV . . . . . . . . . . .1- 2
Modifications to and racing of your vehicle . . . . .1- 7
Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 9
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . .1- 9
Cautions and actions to deal with intense heat . . .1- 10
Cautions and actions to deal with intense cold . . .1- 12
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 15
Precautions during Charging the Main Drive
Lithium-ion Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 18
Regular charging (charging method with
rated AC 120 V outlet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 20
EV charging cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 28
Regular charging (using 240V Electric Vehicle
Supply Equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 32
Quick charging (charging method with
quick charger) (if so equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 33
Charging troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 38
High-Voltage components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1- 41
MiEV Remote System (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . .1- 43
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1-2 General information/Charging
1Familiarizing yourself with i-MiEV
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i-MiEV is a pure electric vehicle. Some of the vehicle systems
operate differently from and have different characteristics than
ordinary vehicles equipped with an internal combustion
engine. For this reason, it is very important to read carefully
this entire owner’s manual.Main features
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i-MiEV is powered only by electricity. This vehicle does
not emit exhaust gases, such as carbon dioxide and nitro-
gen oxide.

The i-MiEV uses electricity stored in the lithium ion bat-
tery. The lithium-ion battery is called the main drive lith-
ium-ion battery. This vehicle does not have an internal
combustion engine and does not require gasoline or diesel
fuel.

The main drive lithium-ion battery must be charged with
electricity to drive the vehicle. As the vehicle operates, the
main drive lithium-ion battery gradually discharges. If the
main drive lithium-ion battery becomes completely dis-
charged, the vehicle will not operate until it is re-charged.
The charging process can take up to 23 hours as described
more precisely in this manual.

This vehicle uses two types of batteries. One is 12V
starter battery that is the same type of the battery used in
ordinary vehicles. It is called the 12V starter battery. The
other battery which propels the vehicle is called the main
drive lithium-ion battery.

The 12V starter battery provides power to the vehicle sys-
tems and features such as the audio system, supplemental
restraint systems, headlights and windshield wiper.
The main drive lithium-ion battery provides power to the
electric motor that propels the vehicle and charges the
12V starter battery.

Through a process called regenerative braking, the main
drive lithium-ion battery is automatically charged, while
the vehicle is decelerating or being driven downhill.
NOTE
If the 12V starter battery is discharge, the electric motor
unit cannot be started. And also the main drive lithium-ion
battery cannot be charged.
WA R N I N G
!
Pay special attention to pedestrians. Because there is
no engine noise, pedestrians may not know the vehi-
cle is approaching and may step into the path of
vehicle travel. Refer to “Approaching vehicle audi-
ble system (AVAS)” on page 3-38.
When leaving the vehicle, always turn off the elec-
tric motor switch. Refer to “Electric motor switch”
on page 3-30.
When parking, to avoid unintended vehicle move-
ment, always move the selector lever to “P” (PARK)
position and apply the parking brake because the
vehicle can move when the ready indicator light is
ON. When the ready indicator light is ON, do not
leave the selector lever in a position other than the
“P” (PARK) position. For the ready indicator, refer
to “Indicator and warning light package” on page 3-
71.
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Regenerative braking
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It is equivalent to engine braking of a gasoline or diesel pow-
ered vehicle. When you take your foot off the accelerator pedal
during driving, motion energy is converted into electric energy
using the motor as a power generator.
During this conversion, braking force is generated and con-
verted electric energy is used to charge the main drive lithium-
ion battery. The generative braking force can be adjusted using
the selector lever.
Set the selector lever to “B” (REGENERATIVE BRAKE
MODE) or “ECO” (ECO MODE) position for increased regen-
erative braking as follows:

“B”: Strong regenerative braking (For downhill driving)

“ECO”: Moderate regenerative braking (For economical
driving or gentle downhill driving)NOTE
If a problem occurs in the electric motor unit, or if the
ABS and/or the ASC have been activated, the regenera-
tive braking will be restricted. The service brakes will still
operate.

Keep the brake pedal depressed until you are ready
to drive. When the vehicle is in the “D” (DRIVE),
“ECO” (ECO MODE), “B” (REGENERATIVE
BRAKE MODE) or “R” (REVERSE) position, if
you release the brake pedal and even if you do not
depress accelerator, the vehicle will creep and may
move slowly.
WA R N I N G
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1-4 General information/Charging
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Main drive lithium-ion battery
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NOTE
It is recommended that your vehicle be stored at tempera-
tures below 77 °F (25 °C) to help maximize the life of the
main drive lithium-ion battery.Decrease of battery capacity
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The capacity of the lithium-ion battery used as the main
drive lithium-ion battery on your i-MiEV, like other com-
monly used lithium ion batteries, will decrease according
to time and usage. This type of decrease in battery capac-
ity is normal, and is not indicative of any defect or failure
in your main drive lithium-ion battery. As the main drive
lithium-ion battery capacity decreases, the initial cruising
range of the vehicle will similarly decrease.
WA R N I N G
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The main drive lithium-ion battery is a sealed high
voltage battery and has no user serviceable parts.
• To avoid severe burns and/or electrical shock that
may result in serious injury or death, never
attempt to detach the main drive lithium-ion bat-
tery from the vehicle or try to disassemble it.
• Never attempt to dispose or recycle the main drive
lithium-ion battery by yourself. Consult with a
certified i-MiEV dealer, when the main drive lith-
ium-ion battery is disposed or recycled.
• Never attempt to use the main drive lithium-ion
battery for any other purpose.CAUTION
!
To help prevent damage to the main drive lithium-
ion battery, follow the instructions described below.
Failure to do so can result in damage to the main
drive lithium-ion battery that will not be covered by
the main drive lithium-ion battery warranty.
• Do not leave your vehicle with the energy level
gauge (Refer to “Energy level gauge” on page 3-
69) showing 0 bars.
• Repeatedly performing quick charging can reduce
battery capacity. Regular charging is recom-
mended unless quick charging is necessary.

Do not store your vehicle at ambient temperatures
above 131 °F (55 °C) for over 24 hours, or below
-13 °F (-25 °C) for over 7 days. The temperatures
may damage the main drive lithium-ion battery.
CAUTION
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