MITSUBISHI iMiEV 2012 1.G Repair Manual

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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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Display1_ The indicator blinks during communication with the vehicle.
If a communication error occurs, the indicator blinks rapidly.
2_ The indicator lights up during charging. The indicator blinks
when the manual charging button is pressed. The indicator
will rapidly blink, if EV charging cable (regular charger) is
not connected when the Charging Timer or Remote Climate
Control is set.
3_ When communicating with the vehicle, the MiEV Remote
display blinks if a communication error occurs or the MiEV
Remote is not functioning properly. If the buzzer sounds
while this indicator blinks, a problem has been detected.
Refer to “Actions to be taken when the MiEV Remote sys-
tem does not operate correctly” on page 1-67.
NOTE
The buzzer can be turned off. Refer to “To turn on/off
melody and buzzer” on page 1-63.
4_ The indicator shows the charge status of the Main Drive
Lithium-ion Battery using dots. When the Remote Climate
Control is set, the indicator will blink if the Main
Drive Lithium-ion Battery is empty on charge.NOTE
The condition of the MiEV Remote's battery is not dis-
played.
5_
: When this is shown, time set by ON timer is shown
on 6.
: When this is shown, time set by OFF timer is
shown on 6.
6_ Time set by ON timer or OFF timer is shown.
7_ When the Remote Climate Control is set, the display lights
up.
COOL: Pre-Cooling Mode
HEAT: Pre-Heating Mode
: Pre-Defroster Mode
A/C OFF: Remote Climate Control OFF
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Charging Timer
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The Charging Timer can be set as follows.

ON timer: Time from the present to when charging will
begin.

OFF timer: Time from the start of charging to the end of
charging
To set the timer, the following conditions must be met.

Selector lever: “P” (PARK) position

Electric motor switch: “LOCK”position

EV charging cable (regular charger): ConnectedNOTE
Charging Timer cannot be used with a quick charging sys-
tem. (if so equipped)
CAUTION
!
Never leave the MiEV Remote in place where it will
be subject to high temperatures, such as in direct
sunlight, or subject to extreme low temperatures.
The MiEV Remote can be damaged and may not
properly operate.
Never drop or hit the MiEV Remote. Do not apply
force to bend the antenna. These can cause damage
to or failure of the remote.
If the MiEV Remote gets wet, please wipe water off
immediately. Water entering the MiEV Remote can
cause a failure.
WA R N I N G
!
Improper charging can result in a fire, property
damage, and serious injury or death.
Before Charging Timer, carefully read and follow
the instructions in “Precaution on Charging the
Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery” on page 1-18 and
“Regular charging (charging method with rated AC
120 V outlet)” on page 1-20.
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Example of Charging Timer
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9:00
PM7:00
PM 7:00
AM 11:00
PM11:00
PM
7:00
AM
1. Setting of ON Timer = 2h, OFF Timer = 8h 2. When Charging timers are set up, initially 4h for ON-Timer
and 8h for OFF-Timer are displayed.
Charging
Waiting
ON Timer = 2h OFF Timer = 8h ON-Timer initial
display = 4hOFF-Timer initial
display = 8h
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To turn the MiEV Remote ON/OFF
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1. Extend the antenna (A) and press the power/communica-
tion switch (B) for 1 second or more to turn the MiEV
Remote on. When it communicates with the vehicle prop-
erly, the vehicle information will be displayed on the
screen.
2. To turn the MiEV Remote off, press the power/communi-
cation switch (B) for 3 seconds or more and store the
antenna (A).
To set the ON timer
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1. Start the regular charging. Refer to “Regular charging
(charging method with rated AC 120 V outlet)” on page 1-
20.
2. Turn on the MiEV Remote. Refer to “To turn the MiEV
Remote ON/OFF” on page 1-50.
3. Press the UP switch (C) or the DOWN switch (D) once.
The time remaining from the present to the time that was
previously set for the ON timer will be displayed and
blink.
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NOTE
The remaining time for the last charging is displayed with
blinking as follows.
Example: If you set the charging starting time to 11:00
PM of the day before:

If the MiEV Remote cannot communicate with the vehi-
cle, the remaining time will not be displayed.4. If you need to change the remaining time for the ON
timer, press the UP switch (C) or the DOWN switch (D) to
change the remaining time.
The remaining time can be changed within the range from
0 to 19.5 hours in half hour increments.
NOTE
When you want to start the charging at the same time as
the last time, changing the remaining time is unnecessary.

When the remaining time is set to 0h, the charging starts
immediately after step 5.
Present time
Remaining time
Display
9:00 PM 2:00 2h
9:10 PM 1:50 2h
9:40 PM 1:20 1.5h
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5. Press the power/communication switch (B) for less than 1
second to send the setting data to the vehicle.
The MiEV Remote will sound melodies on transmission
and reception.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.

If the OFF Timer is unset when setting the ON timer, the
OFF timer will be automatically set with “fully charged”.

To set OFF Timer, refer to “To set OFF Timer” on page 1-
54.
6. To turn off the MiEV Remote, refer to “To turn the MiEV
Remote ON/OFF” on page 1-50.
NOTE
The energy level gauge in the instrument panel on the
vehicle will illuminate and the charging indicator will
blink approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle has
received the setting for the ON timer.
After approximately 30 seconds, the energy level gauge
and the charging indicator will go off, and the vehicle will
be prepared for the Charging Timer.
Energy level gauge
Charging indicator
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Turning the electric motor switch to the “ON” position or
the “ACC” position will cancel the Charging Timer.

If the MODE switch is pressed while changing the ON
timer setting, the change will be canceled.

The symbol on the MiEV Remote will be illumi-
nated while the vehicle is charging.

If the charge connector is disconnected before the time set
by the ON timer, the Charging Timer is not canceled. If
the charge connector is re-connected again before starting
the charge or setting the charge timers, the Charging
Timer will resume.
To start the charging immediately after the ON timer
has been set
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1. Turn on the MiEV Remote. Refer to “To turn the MiEV
Remote ON/OFF” on page 1-50.
2. Press the UP switch (C) or the DOWN switch (D) once,
and the remaining time from the present to the time set for
the ON timer will be displayed and blink.
3. Change the remaining time to 0h by pressing the UP
switch (C) or the DOWN switch (D).
4. Press the power/communication switch (B) for less than 1
second to send the setting data to the vehicle. The MiEV
Remote will sound melodies on transmission and recep-
tion. The charging will start.
Refer to “Regular charging (charging method with rated
AC 120 V outlet)” on page 1-20.
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5. Turn off the MiEV Remote. Refer to “To turn the MiEV
Remote ON/OFF” on page 1-50.
To set OFF Timer
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The OFF timer can be set during the regular charging or after
setting the ON timer.
1. When the power of MiEV Remote is off, turn the power
on. Refer to “To turn the MiEV Remote ON/OFF” on
page 1-50.
2. Press the MODE switch (E) to change the display to the
OFF timer (2).1_ Shown the ON timer
2_ Shown the OFF timer
3_ Shown the Remote Climate Control
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3. Press the UP switch (C) or the DOWN switch (D) once.
The time set last time for the OFF timer will be displayed
and blink.
4. If you need to change the time for the OFF timer, press the
UP switch (C) or the DOWN switch (D) to change the
time.
• The time can be changed within the range from 0.5h to
19.5h by half hour and can be changed to “-h”.
• When “-h” is displayed, the charging will end when
Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery is fully charged.NOTE
To display “-h”, press the UP switch (C) when 19.5h is
displayed or press DOWN switch (D) when 0.5h is dis-
played.5. Press the power/communication switch (B) for less than 1
second to send the setting data to the vehicle.
The MiEV Remote will sound melodies on transmission
and reception.
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.

If the ON timer is unset when setting the OFF timer, the
ON timer will be automatically set with “0h”.
6. Turn off the MiEV Remote. Refer to “To turn the MiEV
Remote ON/OFF” on page 1-50.
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