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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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Anti-lock braking system warning light
When this light comes on, the anti-lock braking system is not func-
tioning and only the ordinary braking system is functioning.

Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the electric motor unit.
Test the system as described on page 3-43.

If the light does not go out after the test, or if it comes on again, we
recommend that you have the system checked at a certified i-MiEV
dealer as soon as possible.P. 3 - 4 2 ,
3-43
SRS warning light
It is not necessary to stop the vehicle immediately, but we recommend
that you have the airbag and the pre-tensioner seat belt system
checked at a certified i-MiEV dealer as soon as possible.P. 2 - 2 2 ,
2-44
Electric power steering system (EPS) warning
light
If this light comes on while driving, it may become harder to turn the
steering wheel.

Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the electric motor unit.
Test the system as described on page 3-45.

If the light does not go out after the test, or if it comes on again, we
recommend that you have the system checked at a certified i-MiEV
dealer as soon as possible.P.3-45
Power down warning light
If this light comes on while driving, avoid sudden acceleration and
sudden starting.

When the remaining power in the main drive lithium-ion battery is
low, recharge the main drive lithium-ion battery as soon as possible.P.3-75
Warning light
Do this
Ref. page
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Selector lever position indicator in the instru-
ment cluster flashes slowly
Have the transmission checked at a certified i-MiEV dealer as soon as
possible.P. 3 - 3 4
and
ASC indicator and ASC OFF indicator
Park your vehicle in a safe place and turn off the electric motor unit.
Restart the electric motor unit and check to see if the indicator comes
on again.

If the indicator does not go out, or if it comes on again, have your
vehicle inspected at a certified i-MiEV dealer as soon as possible.

When this indicator comes on, the active stability control is not func-
tioning and normal operation of the vehicle will not be affected.P. 3 - 4 8
Tire pressure monitoring system warning light
If the warning light comes on, you should stop and adjust the tires to
the proper inflation pressure as soon as possible.
(See “Tire inflation pressures” on page 7-21.)
Once adjustments have been made, the warning light will go off after
a few minutes of driving.

If the warning light blinks for approximately 1 minute and then
remains continuously illuminated, the system is not operating prop-
erly. If the system returns to normal, the warning light will go off. If
the warning light does not go off, have the vehicle inspected at a cer-
tified i-MiEV dealer.P.3-50, 3-52
Warning light
Do this
Ref. page
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1-10 General information/Charging
1Cautions and actions to deal with intense heat
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When the vehicle is driven in a high ambient temperature, its air-conditioner performance can be insufficient. Also, using the
air conditioner will reduce the vehicle’s cruising range.

When the ambient temperature is approximately 104 °F (40 °C) or higher, the phenomena described below may occur. Please
take the described actions.

Even if the ambient temperature is approximately 104 °F (40 °C) or lower, the phenomena described below may occur. Please
take the described actions.Approx. ambi-
ent temperature
Phenomena
Corrective action
Approx. 104 °F
(40 °C) or higherStartup and driving •
•During quick charging (if so equipped), repeated high-
speed driving, or repeated uphill driving, the power down
warning light* comes on and the motor output is restricted
to protect the main drive lithium-ion battery or motor
(electric motor unit).
Regenerative braking performance may decrease. When
braking, depress the brake pedal more strongly.• Stop the vehicle in a safe
place for a while, avoid quick
charging (if so equipped), and
wait for the power down
warning light* to go off.
Charging and bat-
tery• During quick charging (if so equipped), charging times get
longer.
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NOTE
*: Refer to “Power down warning light” on page 3-75. Illumination of the power down warning light does not indicate a mal-
function.Approx.113 °F
(45 °C) or higherStartup and driving •
•During quick charging (if so equipped), repeated high-
speed driving, or repeated uphill driving, the power down
warning light* comes on and the motor output is restricted
to protect the main drive lithium-ion battery and/or motor
(electric motor unit).
Regenerative braking performance may decrease. When
braking, depress the brake pedal more strongly.• Stop the vehicle in a safe
place for a while, avoid quick
charging (if so equipped), and
wait for the power down
warning light* to go off.
• If you continue driving after the power down warning
light* comes on, the vehicle may stop after you have
driven a few miles/kilometres.
Charging and bat-
tery•
•The EV charging cable (regular charging cable) cannot be
used.
During quick charging (if so equipped), charging times get
longer.• Park in a safe, well-ventilated
and shady place.
• The main drive lithium-ion battery capacity is decreased
more quickly, and the cruising range is decreased.Approx. 140 °F
(60 °C) or higherStartup and driving • The power down warning light* comes on, and the vehicle
may stop.• Park in a safe, well-ventilated
and shady place, avoid quick
charging (if so equipped), and
wait for the power down
warning light* to go off.
Charging and bat-
tery•
•The EV charging cable (regular charging cable) cannot be
used.
Quick charging (if so equipped) may become impossible.• Park in a safe, well-ventilated
and shady place.Approx. ambi-
ent temperature
Phenomena
Corrective action
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1-12 General information/Charging
1Cautions and actions to deal with intense cold
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When the vehicle is driven in a low ambient temperatures, its heater performance can be insufficient. Also, using the heater
can reduce the vehicle’s cruising range.

When the ambient temperature is approximately 5 °F (-15 °C) or lower, the phenomena described below may occur. Please
take the corrective actions described below.Approx. ambi-
ent tempera-
ture
Phenomena
Corrective action
Approx.5 °F (-
15 °C) or lowerStartup and
driving• Motor output is restricted, and the power down warning
light*
1 may come on.
<Reference: When the main drive lithium-ion battery tem-
perature is 5 °F (-15 °C) or lower and the main drive lith-
ium-ion battery’s remaining power is 50 %, the driving
performance may decrease by approximately 30 %>• Keep driving if you can drive at a
safe speed.
If you cannot drive at a safe speed,
stop the vehicle in a safe place and
charge the main drive lithium-ion
battery.
• Regenerative braking performance may decrease. • When braking, depress the brake
pedal more strongly.
Charging and
battery•
•Charging times get longer.
Complete charging may not be possible.• When you have finished driving,
charge the main drive lithium-ion
battery before battery temperature
falls.
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Approx.-13 °F
(-25 °C) or
lowerStartup and
driving• Motor output is restricted, and the power down warning
light*
1 may come on.
<Reference: When the main drive lithium-ion battery tem-
perature is -13 °F (-25 °C) or lower and the main drive
lithium-ion battery’s remaining power is 50 %, the driving
performance may decrease by approximately 50 %>• Keep driving if you can drive at the
same speed as surrounding vehicles.
If you cannot drive the same speed
as surrounding vehicles, stop the
vehicle in a safe place and charge
the main drive lithium-ion battery.
• Regenerative braking performance may decrease. • When braking, depress the brake
pedal more strongly.
Charging and
battery• Charging may become impossible. • When you have finished driving,
charge the main drive lithium-ion
battery before battery temperature
falls.
Approx. -22 °F
(-30 °C) or
lowerStartup and
driving•
•The ready indicator*
2 does not come on, and startup may
not be possible.
In the worst-case scenario, the vehicle may become
undrivable (with the energy level gauge and cruising
range indications still shown).• In the daytime, wait for the tempera-
ture to rise. When the temperature in
the vicinity of the main drive lith-
ium-ion battery has risen, begin
charging.
• Regenerative braking performance may decrease. • When braking, depress the brake
pedal more strongly
Charging and
battery• Charging may become impossible • In the daytime, wait for the tempera-
ture to rise. When the temperature in
the vicinity of the main drive lith-
ium-ion battery has risen, begin
charging.
Approx. ambi-
ent tempera-
ture
Phenomena
Corrective action
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NOTE
When the regular charge connector is connected to the
charge port, the charging indicator is blinking. When
charging is started, the charging indicator is illuminated.

The charge level for main drive lithium-ion battery can be
checked with the energy level gauge (I) on the instrument
cluster.
Refer to “Energy level gauge” on page 3-69.10. Charging is complete when the charging indicator turns
off. Pull out the regular charge connector while pressing
the button (J).
NOTE
Charging can be stopped half way. In this case, pull out
the regular charge connector while pressing the button.
I
WA R N I N G
!
After charging, disconnect the charge connector
completely from the charge port. If the charge con-
nector remains partially engaged with the latch
unlocked, the electric motor switch can be turned to
the “START” position and the vehicle can be moved.
J
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Since the main drive lithium-ion battery cooling system
uses cool air from the air conditioning system, the air con-
ditioning will automatically be operated.
After quick charging, you may find dehumidified water
from the air conditioning system under the vehicle. It is
not a malfunction.
8. Charging is complete when the charging indicator turns
off.
Disconnect the quick charge connector according to the
manual of the quick charger.9. Close the inner lid and close the quick charging lid.
NOTE
If the electric motor switch is turned to the “START” posi-
tion with the quick charge connector connected to the
quick charge port, the electric motor unit cannot be
started.
Be sure to disconnect the quick charge connector before
starting the electric motor unit.

Charging may stop before full charge. This is a control for
efficient charge and not a malfunction.
To achieve full charge, repeat charging from Step 5 again.

Make sure that the inner lid is completely closed before
closing the quick charging lid.
If the quick charging lid is forcibly closed without first
completely closing inner lid, the hinge on the inner lid
may be broken.
CAUTION
!
Do not leave the quick charge connected to the quick
charge port after charging.
Someone might stumble on the charger or the quick
charge port might get damaged.
WA R N I N G
!
After charging, be sure to close the inner lid and the
quick charging lid completely.
Be careful that water or dust does not enter in the
quick charge port, inner lid and quick charge con-
nector.
Entry of water or dust could cause a fire, electric
shock or short circuit.
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1-38 General information/Charging
1Charging troubleshooting guide
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Symptom
Possible cause
Possible solution
Charging cannot be
started.The electric motor switch is in
the ON position.Before charging, place the electric motor switch in the “LOCK” position.
The main drive lithium-ion bat-
tery is already fully charged.Charging cannot be performed if the main drive lithium-ion battery is
already fully charged. Charging automatically turns off if the main drive
lithium-ion battery is fully charged.
The temperature of the main
drive lithium-ion battery is too
high or too low 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.
The 12V starter battery is dis-
charged.The main drive lithium-ion battery can be charged if the vehicle electrical
systems cannot be turned on. If the battery is discharged, charge or jump
start the 12V starter battery. Refer to “Jump-starting” on page 6-2.
The vehicle has a malfunction. The vehicle or charger may have a malfunction. Confirm if the warning
light on the meter is illuminated. Confirm if the indicator on the charger
is indicating a malfunction. If a warning is displayed, stop charging and
contact a certified i-MiEV dealer.
Regular charging
cannot be started.There is no electrical power com-
ing from the outlet.Confirm that there has not been a power failure. Make sure the breaker is
on. If an outlet with a timer device installed is used, power will only be
available at the time set by the timer.
Confirm if the Ready (green) indicator on the control box is illuminated.
The charge connector is not con-
nected correctly.Confirm the charge connector is connected correctly.
Charging Timer by
MiEV remote cannot
be started.Refer to “Action to be taken when the MiEV Remote system does not operate correctly” on page 1-67.BK0140800US.book 38 ページ ２０１１年９月２９日　木曜日　午後３時２８分