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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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Quick charge is dis-
continued.Charging is stopped by the quick
charge timer.Charging will stop depending on the timer function setting of the quick
charge device.If you need to charge the main drive lithium-ion battery
more, start the charging procedure again.
Charging stops at 80% capacity. Charging is designed to stop when the main drive lithium-ion battery
capacity reaches 80%. If you need to charge the main drive lithium-ion
battery more than 80%, start the charging procedure again.
The power supply for the quick
charger is off.Check whether the power supply for the quick charger is off.
Symptom
Possible cause
Possible solution
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5. Press the power/communication switch (B) for less than 1
second to send the setting to the vehicle. The MiEV
Remote will sound melodies on transmission and recep-
tion.NOTE
The melodies can be turned off. Refer to “To turn on/off
melody and buzzer“ on page 1-63.

If a communication error occurs or the MiEV Remote
System is not functioning properly, the buzzer will sound.
Refer to “Display of MiEV Remote during communicat-
ing with vehicle” on page 1-57.
6. Turn off the MiEV Remote. Refer to “To turn the MiEV
Remote ON/OFF” on page 1-50.To stop the Remote Climate Control
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The Remote Climate Control can be stopped by either of the
following methods.A. By using the MiEV Remote, after pressing the manual
charging switch (H), press the power/communication
switch (B) for less than 1 second.
B. By using the MiEV Remote, select the A/C OFF mode
and send the setting. Refer to “To operate the Remote Cli-
mate Control” on page 1-60.
C. Turn the electric motor switch to the “ACC” or the “ON”
position.
D. Disconnect the regular charge connector from the vehicle.
NOTE
The Remote Climate Control will not stop if the doors or
liftgate are opened after the Remote Climate Control has
started.
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Seat and restraint systems
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NOTE
With the exception of the seat belt for the driver, the seat
belts in all other seating positions are equipped with an
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) function. If you pull
the seat belt fully out of the retractor, the retractor will
switch to its ALR child restraint installation function (see
page 2-31).
When the ALR function has been activated, the seat belt
will only retract. If this happens, let the belt fully retract,
then pull the seat belt back out, repeating steps 1 through
4.
5. To release the belt, press the button on the buckle and
allow the belt to retract.
If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull it out and check
for kinks or twists in the webbing. Then make sure it
remains untwisted as it retracts.
Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning light
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A tone and warning light are used to remind the driver to fasten
the seat belt.
If the electric motor switch is turned to the “ON” position with-
out the driver’s seat belt being fastened, a warning light will
come on, and a tone will sound for approximately 6 seconds to
remind you to fasten your seat belt.
If the seat belt remains unfastened approximately 1 minute
later, the warning light will flash and the tone will sound inter-
mittently for approximately 90 seconds when the vehicle is
driven.
If the seat belt subsequently remains unfastened, the warning
light and tone will issue further warnings each time the vehicle
starts moving from a stop. And if the driver unfastens the seat
WA R N I N G
!
Be sure the lap belt portion fits snugly and is worn
as low as possible across the hips, not around the
waist. Failure to follow this instruction will increase
the risk of serious injury or death in the event of an
accident.
Be sure the seat belt webbing is not twisted when
worn. Twisted webbing may adversely affect seat
belt performance.
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3-22 Features and controls
3Power window control
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NOTE
Never try to operate the main switch and sub-switch in
different directions at the same time. This will freeze the
window in position.

Operating the power windows repeatedly with the electric
motor unit stopped will run down the 12V starter battery.
Use the window switches only while the electric motor
unit is operating.
Main switch
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The main switch located on the driver’s door can be used to
operate all the windows.
A window can be opened or closed by operating the corre-
sponding switch.
Press the switch down to open the window, and pull up the
switch to close it.
If the driver’s door window switch is fully pressed down, the
driver’s door window automatically opens completely.
If you want to stop the window movement, operate the switch
lightly in the reverse direction.
1- Open (down)
2- Close (up)
WA R N I N G
!
Before operating the power windows, make sure
that nothing can be trapped (head, hands, fingers,
etc.) in the window.
Never leave the vehicle without carrying the key.
Never leave children or unreliable adults unat-
tended inside the vehicle.
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Features and controls
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Key reminder buzzer
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If the driver’s door is opened while the electric motor switch is
in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position, a tone will sound.
CAUTION
!
Do not remove the key from the electric motor
switch while driving. The steering wheel will lock,
causing loss of control.
If the ready indicator is turned off while driving, the
power brake booster will stop functioning and brak-
ing efficiency will be reduced. Also, the power steer-
ing system will not function and it will require
greater effort to manually steer the vehicle.
Do not leave the key in the “ON” position for a long
time when the electric motor unit is not running.
This will cause the 12V starter battery to run down.
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An operation noise may be emitted from under the hood in
the following situations. The sound is associated with
checking the operations of the anti-lock braking system.
At this time, you may feel a shock from the brake pedal if
you depress it. These do not indicate a malfunction.
• When the electric motor switch is set to the “ON” posi-
tion.
• When the vehicle is driven for a while after the electric
motor is turned on.

The ABS can be used after the vehicle has reached a speed
over approximately 6 mph (10 km/h). It stops working
when the vehicle slows below approximately 3 mph (5
km/h).
Anti-lock braking system warning light
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This light comes on in the event of a malfunction in the anti-
lock braking system. It will also come on as a self-check for a
few seconds when the electric motor switch is turned to the
“ON” position. Always make sure that the light goes out before
beginning to drive.
CAUTION
!
The anti-lock braking system cannot prevent acci-
dents. It is your responsibility to take safety precau-
tions and to drive carefully.
Be sure to use the specified type and size of tire on
all four wheels. Otherwise, the ABS may not work
properly.
Do not install any aftermarket limited slip differen-
tial (LSD) on your vehicle. The ABS may stop func-
tioning properly.
CAUTION
!
If the anti-lock braking system warning light comes
on and stays on after starting the electric motor unit
or while driving, it means that the anti-lock braking
system is not working and that only the standard
brake system is available. (The standard brake sys-
tem will still work properly.) If this happens, take
your vehicle to a certified i-MiEV dealer as soon as
possible.
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Features and controls
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If the warning light illuminates while driving
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If only the ABS warning light illuminateAvoid hard braking and high-speed driving. Stop the vehicle in
a safe place, put the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position
and turn off the electric motor unit.
Restart the electric motor unit and check to see whether the
light goes out after a few minutes driving; if it then remains off
during driving, there is no problem.
However, if the warning light does not disappear, or if it comes
on again when the vehicle is driven, we recommend you to
have the vehicle checked.If the ABS warning light and brake warning light illu-
minate at the same timeThe ABS and brake force distribution function may not work,
so hard braking could make the vehicle unstable.
Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving. Stop the vehicle in
a safe place and we recommend you to have the vehicle
checked.NOTE
The warning light may be illuminated when the electric
motor unit is started while the 12V starter battery voltage
is low, but this is not an ABS malfunction.
When the main drive lithium-ion battery is charged, the
12V starter battery is charged at the same time, and the
warning light will go out.
If the warning light does not go out or illuminates from
time to time even after the battery is charged, take your
vehicle to a certified i-MiEV dealer and have the system
checked as soon as possible.
After driving on snow or icy roads, remove any snow and
ice which may have been left around the wheels. On vehi-
cles that have an anti-lock braking system, be careful not
to damage the wheel speed sensors (A) or the cables
located at each wheel.
Front
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Features and controls
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If you turn the steering wheel while the vehicle is station-
ary with the headlights on, the headlights may become
dim. This behavior is not abnormal. The headlights will
return to their original brightness after a short while.Electric power steering system warning light
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If there is a malfunction in the system, the warning light will
come on.
Under normal conditions, the warning light comes on when the
electric motor switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes
off a few seconds later.
If the warning light appears while driving
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1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place, put the selector lever to
the “P” (PARK) position and turn off the electric motor
unit.
2. Restart the electric motor unit to check whether the warn-
ing light goes out; if it then remains off, there is no prob-
lem.
If the warning light does not go out, or it appears again
while driving, we recommend you to have your vehicle
inspected.
CAUTION
!
If the warning light appears during driving, it may
become harder to turn the steering wheel.
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3-46 Features and controls
3Active stability control (ASC)
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The active stability control (ASC) takes overall control of the
anti-lock braking system, traction control function and skid
control function to help maintain the vehicle’s control. Also
refer to the following pages on the anti-lock braking system,
traction control function and skid control function.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) → P. 3 - 4 1
Traction control function → P. 3 - 4 6
Skid control function → P. 3 - 4 7
NOTE
An operation noise may be emitted from under the hood in
the following situations. The sound is associated with
checking the operations of the ASC. At this time, you may
feel a shock from the brake pedal if you depress it. These
do not indicate a malfunction.
• When the electric motor switch is set to the “ON” posi-
tion.
• When the vehicle is driven for a while after the electric
motor unit is turned on.

When the ASC is activated, you may feel a vibration in
the vehicle body or hear a whining sound from under the
hood.
This indicates that the system is operating normally. It
does not indicate a malfunction.

When the anti-lock braking system warning light is illu-
minated, the ASC is not active.Traction control function
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On slippery surfaces, the traction control function prevents the
drive wheels from spinning excessively, thus helping the vehi-
cle to start moving from a stopped condition. It also provides
sufficient driving force and steering performance as the vehicle
turns while pressing the acceleration pedal.
CAUTION
!
Do not over-rely on the ASC. Even the ASC cannot
prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on
the vehicle. This system, like any other system, has
limits and cannot help you to maintain traction and
control of the vehicle in all circumstances. Reckless
driving can lead to accidents. It is the driver’s
responsibility to drive carefully. This means taking
into account the traffic, road and environmental
conditions.
Be sure to use the specified type and size of tire on
all four wheels. Otherwise, the ASC may not work
properly.
Do not install any aftermarket limited slip differen-
tial (LSD) on your vehicle. The ASC may stop func-
tioning properly.
CAUTION
!
When driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy road, be
sure to install snow tires and drive the vehicle at
moderate speeds.
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