reset MITSUBISHI iMiEV 2012 1.G Owners Manual

General information/Charging
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Regular charging is
discontinued.There is no power coming from
the outlet.There may have been a electrical power failure, or the breaker may have
failed.Charging will resume when the power source is reset.
The EV charging cable has been
disconnected.Check that the EV charging cable has not been disconnected.
The button on the regular charge
connector has been pressed.If the charge connector button is pressed for a long period of time, charg-
ing will be stopped. Start the charging procedure again.
The temperature of the main
drive lithium-ion battery is too
hot or too cold to charge.Confirm the main drive lithium-ion battery temperature.
Refer to “Cautions and actions to deal with intense heat” on page 1-10
and “Cautions and actions to deal with intense cold” on page 1-12.
Charging is stopped by the regu-
lar charge timer.Charging will stop depending on the timer function setting of the regular
charge device. If you need to charge the main drive lithium-ion battery
more, start the charging procedure again.
Quick charging can-
not be started.The charge connector is not con-
nected correctly and/or not
locked.Check that the charge connector is connected correctly and that it is
locked.
The self-diagnostic function of
the quick charge device returns a
negative result.There is a possibility that the vehicle has a malfunction. Stop charging
and contact a certified i-MiEV dealer.
The power switch of the quick
charger is off.Check the power switch of the quick charger.
Symptom
Possible cause
Possible solution
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MiEV Remote
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1. Power/communication switch
• When the MiEV Remote is off, the MiEV Remote can
be activated by pressing the switch for 1 second or
more.
• When the MiEV Remote is on, the MiEV Remote will
communicate with the vehicle by pressing the switch for
less than 1 second.• When the MiEV Remote is on, the MiEV Remote can
be turned off by pressing the switch for 3 seconds or
more.
2. MODE switch
The display of the MiEV Remote is changed in order of
“ON timer”, “OFF timer” and “Remote Climate Control”
by pressing this switch.
3. The manual charge switch
ON timer, OFF timer and Remote Climate Control are
cancelled by pressing this switch.
4. Ring
5. UP switch
Preset time is increased by pressing this switch.
6. DOWN switch
Preset time is decreased by pressing this switch.
7. Display
8. Antenna
NOTE
When you need additional MiEV Remotes, please contact
a certified i-MiEV dealer. Up to four MiEV Remotes can
be used per vehicle.
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Charging Timer is
not possible.After the power/com-
munication switch is
pressed, the following
symbol blinks in sev-
eral seconds.

ERROR symbol

symbolRegular charge connector is not inserted
or not locked completely.Lock the regular charge connector securely.
A household electrical outlet, which the
EV charging cable (regular charger) is
connected to, is shut down.(e.g. discon-
nected plug)Turn on the household electrical outlet which the
EV charging cable (regular charger) is connected
to.
Ground fault at the household electrical
outlet. Otherwise, the power supply at
the household electrical outlet is cut off.Check the ground fault and confirm the plug is
connected.
If the charging unit is equipped with the
timer function, the power supply to the
unit has been cut off.Preset the Charging Timer while the charging
unit with timer function is powered on.
After the power/com-
munication switch is
pressed, the following
symbol blinks in sev-
eral seconds.

ERROR symbolThe selector lever is at a position other
than P (PARK).Place the selector lever to P (PARK) position.
Quick charging is in progress. (if so
equipped) (The symbol illumi-
nates.)Terminate the quick charging, or wait until the
quick charging completes.
The temperature of the Main Drive Lith-
ium-ion Battery has exceeded about
140 °F (60 °C).Allow the temperature of the Main Drive Lith-
ium-ion Battery to reach normal operating tem-
perature. Refer to “Cautions and action to deal
with intense heat” on page 1-10.
The temperature of the Main Drive Lith-
ium-ion Battery has been under about -
13 °F (-25 °C).(except vehicles with
Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery Warm-
ing System)Allow the temperature of the Main Drive Lith-
ium-ion Battery to reach normal operating tem-
perature. Refer to “Cautions and action to deal
with intense cold” on page 1-12.
Phenomena
Cause
Remedy
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Timed charging is
impossible.The system is charged
although the ON timer
is being set.Backup charging for the Main Drive
Lithium-ion Battery Warming System
has been operated. (if so equipped)This is not a malfunction.Charging will be termi-
nated when the system has been charged enough
for the Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery Warming
System.
Charging is preset, but
the specified charging
level is not satisfied.

The charging level
is not expected
amount.

Is not charged.

Is not charged at
the preset time.The timer is cancelled or the preset time
is changed by using another MiEV
Remote.Check whether another person has operated his
or her MiEV Remote.
The electric motor switch has been
operated before the system is charged.Check whether the electric motor switch has
been operated before the system is charged.
The temperature of the Main Drive Lith-
ium-ion Battery has exceeded about
140 °F (60 °C).Allow the temperature of the Main Drive Lith-
ium-ion Battery to reach normal operating tem-
perature. Refer to “Cautions and action to deal
with intense heat” on page 1-10.
The temperature of the Main Drive Lith-
ium-ion Battery has been under about -
13 °F (-25 °C). (except vehicles with
Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery Warm-
ing System)Allow the temperature of the Main Drive Lith-
ium-ion Battery to reach normal operating tem-
perature. Refer to “Cautions and action to deal
with intense cold” on page 1-12.
Charging Timer is not preset correctly. Preset the timed charging again.
Although the charging
is preset, too much time
is needed to charge the
system fully.The Remote Climate Control has been
activated.Check whether the Remote Climate Control has
been activated.
The Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery
Warming System has been operated. (if
so equipped)Move the vehicle to a warmer location.
Temperature of the Main Drive Lith-
ium-ion Battery is low.Refer to “Cautions and action to deal with
intense cold” on page 1-12.
Phenomena
Cause
Remedy
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Timed charging is
impossible.It is not fully charged. If the charging unit is equipped with the
timer function, the power supply to the
unit has been cut off.Preset the Charging Timer while the charging
unit with timer function is powered on.
The Remote Cli-
mate Control can-
not be activated.After the power/com-
munication switch is
pressed, the following
symbol blinks in sev-
eral seconds.

ERROR symbol

symbolThe regular charge connector is not
inserted or it is not locked completely.Lock the regular charge connector securely.
A household electrical outlet, which the
EV charging cable (regular charge) is
connected to, is shut down.(e.g. discon-
nected plug)Turn on the household electrical outlet which the
EV charging cable (regular charge) is connected
to.
Ground fault at the household electrical
outlet. Otherwise, the power supply at
the household electrical outlet is cut off.Check the ground fault and confirm the plug is
connected.
If the charging unit is equipped with the
timer function, the power supply to the
unit has been cut off.Preset the Charging Timer while the charging
unit with timer function is powered on.
After the power/com-
munication switch is
pressed, the following
symbol blinks in sev-
eral seconds.

ERROR symbol

symbolThe Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery
charging level is low.Charge the Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery until
the MiEV Remote illuminates the battery charg-
ing level by at least 1 segment.
Phenomena
Cause
Remedy
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NOTE
Mirror image is displayed on the screen.

Monitor brightness is adjusted automatically by sensors.

It is possible to change the display language of the screen.
For details, please refer to the separate owner’s manual for
“Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System”.

Under certain circumstances, it may become difficult to
see an image on the screen, even when the system is func-
tioning correctly.
• In a dark area, such as at night.
• When water drops or condensation are on the lens.
• When sunlight or headlights shine directly into the lens.
Instrument cluster
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1- Energy level gauge
2- Energy usage indicator
3- Odometer/Trip odometer/Dash lights brightness indica-
tor/Service reminder/Cruising range indicator/Outside
temperature display
4- Speedometer
5- Reset button/Dash lights illumination button/Selector
button
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Features and controls
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Speedometer
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When the electric motor switch is in the “ON” position, the
speedometer indicates the vehicle’s speed in miles per hour
(mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h).NOTE
The display setting can be changed to the preferred units
(miles or km).
Refer to “Changing the display unit” on page 3-59.
Changing the display unit
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It is possible to select the speedometer’s display unit.
1. Press the reset button (A) to display the odometer (B).
(Refer to “To change the display” on page 3-61.)
2. Keep the reset button pressed for 2 seconds or longer to
change the display unit from MPH to km/h or from km/h
to MPH.NOTE
Once the display unit has changed, keeping the reset but-
ton pressed will not cause the display unit to change
again.
Ty p e 1 Ty p e 2
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Features and controls
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Odometer/Trip odometer/Dash lights brightness
indicator/Service reminder/Cruising range indi-
cator/Outside temperature display
N00519500439
With the electric motor switch in the “ON” position, odometer,
trip odometer, dash lights brightness indicator, service
reminder, cruising range indicator, and outside temperature are
displayed.To change the display
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The display is changed every time the reset button (A) is
briefly pressed.
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NOTE
The cruising range indicator and outside temperature dis-
play are indicated when the electric motor switch is in the
“ON” position.

If there is no operation for about 10 seconds when the
meter illumination control or service reminder is shown,
the display returns to the odometer.Odometer
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The odometer indicates the total distance the vehicle has trav-
eled.NOTE
Even if the electric motor switch is turned to “ACC” or
“LOCK”, the odometer will be displayed for about 30 sec-
onds after the reset button is pressed.
1- Odometer
2-
Trip odometer
3-
Trip odometer
4- Dash lights brightness indicator
5- Service reminder (Drive distance remaining until next
inspection)
6- Service reminder (Number of months remaining until next
inspection)
7- Cruising range indicator
8- Outside temperature display
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Features and controls
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Trip odometer
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The trip odometer shows the distance traveled since the last
time it was reset.
There are two trip odometer displays: and .
Trip odometer can be used to measure the distance traveled
since the current trip began.
At the same time, Trip odometer can be used to measure
the distance from a second location.NOTE
Even if the electric motor switch is turned to “ACC” or
“LOCK” position, the trip odometer will be displayed for
about 30 seconds after the reset button is pressed.
To reset the trip odometer
To zero the counter, press and hold the reset button for more
than 1 second. Only the currently displayed value will be reset.
If trip odometer is displayed, for example, only trip odom-
eter will be reset. NOTE
Both trip odometer and trip odometer can measure
trips up to 9999.9 miles/kilometers.

If the 12V starter battery is disconnected for a long time,
both of these displays will be reset to “0”.
Service reminder
N00572500021
The service reminder shows the driving distance or number of
months remaining until the next recommended periodic main-
tenance inspection is required.
When the next inspection is nearly due, the display shows “----
--”.NOTE
The service reminder time can be modified by a certified
i-MiEV dealer, to adjust for severe usage, etc. Refer to
“Severe maintenance schedule” in your vehicle’s War-
ranty and Maintenance Manual. For further information,
please contact a certified i-MiEV dealer.

Even if the electric motor switch is turned to “ACC” or
“LOCK” position, the service reminder will be displayed
for about 30 seconds after reset button is pressed.
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