MITSUBISHI iMiEV 2013 (in English) User Guide

Outside (Front)
E00100504887 1. Bonnet p. 8-07
2.
Windscreen wipers p. 4-16
3. Antenna p. 6-30
4. Outside rear-view mirror p. 5-05
5. Electric window control p. 2-09
6. Quick charging lid p. 1-12
7. Traction battery p. 8-06
8. Side turn-signal lamps/Hazard warning lamps p. 4-09, 8-24, 8-30
9. Headlamps p. 4-11, 8-24, 8-24, 8-28, 8-29 Position lamps p. 4-11, 8-24, 8-24, 8-30
Front turn-signal lamps/Hazard warning lamps p. 4-09, 8-24, 8-24,
8-30
10. Front fog lamps* p. 4-15, 8-24, 8-31 Daytime running lamps* p. 4-13, 8-24, 8-31 Overview
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Outside (Rear)
E00100504702 1. Tailgate p. 2-08
2.
Rear window wiper p. 4-17
3. Rear spoiler
4. High-mounted stop lamp p. 8-24, 8-34
5. Reversing lamps p. 8-24, 8-33
6. Stop lamps/Tail lamps p. 4-14, 8-24, 8-33
7. Turn-signal lamps/Hazard warning lamps p. 4-14, 4-15, 8-24, 8-33
8. Keyless entry system p. 2-03 Locking and unlocking the doors p. 2-05
9. Regular charging lid p. 1-09
10. Tyre inflation pressures p. 8-15 Tyre rotation p. 8-16
Tyre chains p. 8-17
Size of tyres and wheels p. 9-06
11. Rear fog lamp p. 4-16, 8-24, 8-32
12. Licence plate lamps p. 4-11, 8-24, 8-34 Overview
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Familiarizing yourself with i-MiEV
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Installation of accessories ................................................................ 04
Modification/alterations to the electrical systems
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Genuine parts................................................................................... 05
Disposal information for used batteries ...........................................05
Cautions and actions to deal with intense heat ................................06
Cautions and actions to deal with intense cold ................................08General information
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Familiarizing yourself with
i-MiEV E00202600016
This
section describes features that the i-MiEV has
as an electric vehicle and gives precautions that
you should observe. It is important. Please read it
carefully.
Main features E00202700059
l Energy
required for driving is only electrici-
ty and fuel supply is not required.
l The traction battery and electric motor unit
are mounted outside the passenger compart-
ment. In this way, passenger space is ob-
tained for riding of four adults.
l With the high performance motor, noise and
vibration during driving are greatly limited
and powerful acceleration can also be ob-
tained.
l With regenerative braking, the traction bat-
tery is automatically charged when the accel-
erator is released.
l The vehicle can be charged from general pow-
er outlets (rated AC 220-240 V).
l Charge with the quick charger for i-MiEV is
also available.
l The creeping behaviour occurs in i-MiEV
like a vehicle with automatic transmission. WARNING
l Always
pay special attention to pedes-
trians.
Even if the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Sys-
tem (AVAS) sounds, pedestrians may not
notice your vehicle. Refer to “Acoustic Ve-
hicle Alerting System (AVAS)” on page
5-12.
Regenerative braking
It is equivalent to engine braking of an engine vehi-
cle.
If you step off the accelerator pedal during driv-
ing, motion energy is converted into electric energy
using the motor as a power generator.
In this conversion, braking force is generated and
converted electric energy is charged in the traction
battery.
Regenerative braking is stronger in the order of the
selector lever position of “C” (COMFORT), “D”
(DRIVE), “B” (BRAKE).
Put the selector lever to the “B” (BRAKE) or “C”
(COMFORT) position according to the driving con-
dition.
“B”: Strong regenerative braking (For downhill)
“C”: Weak regenerative braking (For long cruising)
NOTE
l If a problem occurs in the electric motor unit,
or if the ABS and/or the ASC have been acti-
vated, the regenerative braking will be restric-
ted. The foot brake will still operate. Traction battery
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l A
sealed lithium ion high voltage battery
is adopted for i-MiEV. If the lithium ion
battery is improperly disposed of, there is
a risk of severe burns and electrical
shock that may result in serious injury or
death and there is also a risk of environ-
mental damage.
l Never attempt to use the traction battery
for any other purpose.
l It
is the battery to operate the motor (electric
motor unit) and the air conditioning.
In addition to the traction battery, i-MiEV
has the auxiliary battery to operate lamps, wip-
ers, etc.
l Compact, light-weight lithium ion battery
with high energy density is used for the trac-
tion battery.
l The lithium ion battery has the following char-
acteristics. Please read this carefully and
treat the battery paying attention to the fol-
lowing: General information
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Characteristics
l The
capacity of the lithium-ion battery used
as traction battery on your i-MiEV, like other
commonly used lithium ion batteries, will de-
crease according to time and usage. This
type of decrease in battery capacity is nor-
mal, and is not indicative of any defect or fail-
ure in your traction battery. As the traction
battery capacity decreases, the initial cruis-
ing range of the vehicle will similarly de-
crease.
l MITSUBISHI MOTORS estimates that after
5 years, the capacity of the traction battery
provided with your vehicle will be approxi-
mately 80% of the original capacity. After 10
years, the capacity should be approximately
70% of the original capacity. These are only
estimates, and the actual capacity of your ve-
hicle battery over time will depend on a vari-
ety of factors including how your vehicle is
used, stored and charged. Factors that can ad-
versely affect battery capacity over time in-
clude frequent driving, using aggressive ac-
celeration/deceleration, repeated frequent use
of the quick charger, and operation/storage in
extreme hot temperature environments.
l The performance may be changed due to the
outside temperature. At low temperature, in
particular, the cruising range is short and the
charging time is long, compared to operation
at normal temperature.
l The battery discharges over time and the en-
ergy level slowly decreases even while not in
use.
l It is not necessary to consume the battery com-
pletely before charging. Precautions for operation
l Do
not store your vehicle with the energy lev-
el gauge showing 0 bars.
Doing so could damage the traction battery.
The battery may have to be replaced depend-
ing on the low capacity.
l If you do not use your vehicle for a long
time, please charge the traction battery to the
full every 3 months so that the energy level
gauge may not be 0 bars.
l MITSUBISHI MOTORS collects traction bat-
teries. If you scrap your vehicle, please con-
sult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.
NOTE l The progress of the battery capacity loss de-
pends on the vehicle usage and the environ-
ment.
We recommend to do regular charging from
2 bars or less to charge completely at least
once in 3 months.
The procedure lets the battery remaining indi-
cator adjusted automatically. High-Voltage components
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High
voltage components and wiring cables are lo-
cated as shown in the figure below. For detailed in-
formation, refer to “Service precautions” on page
8-06. 1- Regular charge port
2-

Inverter
3- Traction battery
4- Heater
5- Air conditioner compressor
6- High voltage connector
7- Service plug
8- Electric motor (Electric motor unit)
9- On board charger/DC-DC converter
10- Quick charge port
Cruising range E00202900019
l Even
if the charge level is the same, the cruis-
ing range may vary depending on the driving
conditions. Since driving at high speed or
climbing on a hill requires higher consump-
tion of the traction battery than usual, the
cruising range is shortened. General information
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l
Since the air conditioning (cooling or heat-
ing) consumes power of the traction battery,
its operation results in a shorter cruising
range. Maintain an appropriate temperature.
l Put the selector lever to the “B” (BRAKE) or
“C” (COMFORT) position according to the
road condition. To charge the traction battery
with appropriate use of regenerative braking
can increase the cruising range. Installation of accessories
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We
recommend you to consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
l The installation of accessories, optional
parts, etc., should only be carried out within
the limits prescribed by law in your country,
and in accordance with the guidelines and
warnings contained within the documents ac-
companying this vehicle.
l Installing electric components incorrectly
could lead to a fire. See the “Modification/al-
terations to the electrical systems” section
within this owner’s manual.
l Using a cellular phone or radio set inside the
vehicle without an external antenna may
cause electrical system interference, which
could lead to unsafe vehicle operation.
l Tyres and wheels which do not meet specifi-
cations must not be used.
Refer to the “Specifications” section for in-
formation regarding wheel and tyre sizes.
Important points!
Due to large number of accessory and replacement
parts of different manufactures available in the mar-
ket, it is not possible, not only for MITSUBISHI
MOTORS, but also for a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point, to check whether the at-
tachment or installation of such parts affects the
overall safety of your MITSUBISHI-vehicle.
Even when such parts are officially authorized, for
example
by a “general operators permit” (an ap-
praisal for the part) or through the execution of the
part in an officially approved manner of construc-
tion, or when a single operation permit following
the attachment or installation of such parts, it can-
not be deduced from that alone, that the driving safe-
ty of your vehicle has not been affected.

Consider also that there basically exists no liability
on the part of the appraiser or the official. Maxi-
mum safety can only be ensured with parts recom-
mended, sold and fitted or installed by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS authorized Service Point
(MITSUBISHI MOTORS genuine replacement
parts and MITSUBISHI MOTORS accessories).
The same also pertains to modifications of
MITSUBISHI vehicles with respect to the produc-
tion specifications. For safety reasons, do not at-
tempt any modifications other than those that fol-
low the recommendations of a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS authorized Service Point. General information
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Modification/alterations to the
electrical systems E00200400456
MITSUBISHI MOTORS
CORPORATION has al-
ways manufactured safe, high quality vehicles. In
order to maintain this safety and quality, it is impor-
tant that any accessory that is to be fitted, or any
modifications carried out which involve the electri-
cal systems, should be carried out in accordance
with MITSUBISHI guidelines. CAUTION
l
If
the wires interfere with the vehicle
body or improper installation methods
are used (protective fuses not included,
etc.), electronic devices may be adversely
affected, resulting in a fire or other acci-
dent. Genuine parts
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MITSUBISHI MOTORS

has gone to great lengths
to bring you a superbly crafted automobile offering
the highest quality and dependability.
Use MITSUBISHI MOTORS Genuine Parts, de-
signed and manufactured to maintain your
MITSUBISHI MOTORS automobile at top per-
formance. MITSUBISHI MOTORS Genuine Parts
are identified by this mark and are available at all
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Points. Disposal information for used
batteries E00201300045 Your vehicle contains batteries
and/or accumulators.
Do

not mix with general house-
hold waste.
For proper treatment, recovery
and recycling of used batteries,
please take them to applicable col-
lection points, in accordance
with your national legislation
and the Directives 2006/66/EC.
MITSUBISHI MOTORS col-
lects traction batteries. If you
scrap your vehicle, please con-
sult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.
By disposing of these batteries
correctly, you will help to save
valuable resources and prevent
any potential negative effects on
human health and the environ-
ment which could otherwise
arise from inappropriate waste
handling. General information
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Cautions and actions to deal with intense heat
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l When
the vehicle is driven in a high ambient temperature, its air-conditioner performance can be insufficient. Also, using the air conditioner can reduce the
vehicle’s cruising range.
l When the ambient temperature is approximately 40 °C or higher, the phenomena described below may occur. Please take the described action.
l Even if the ambient temperature is approximately 40 °C or lower, the phenomena described below may occur. Please take the described actions. Approx. ambient tem-
perature Phenomena Corrective action
Approx. 40 °C or high-
er Startup and driving l
During
quick charging, repeated high-speed driving, or repeated
uphill driving, the power down warning lamp* comes on and
the motor output is restricted to protect the traction battery or mo-
tor (electric motor unit).
l Regenerative braking performance may decrease. l
Stop
the vehicle for a while,
avoid quick charging, and wait
for the power down warning
lamp* to go off.
l
If
you continue driving after the power down warning lamp*
has come on, the vehicle may stop when you have driven a few
kilometres.
Charging and battery lDuring quick charging, charging times get longer. Approx. 45 °C or high-
er Startup and driving l
During
quick charging, repeated high-speed driving, or repeated
uphill driving, the power down warning lamp* comes on and
the motor output is restricted to protect the traction battery or mo-
tor (electric motor unit).
l Regenerative braking performance may decrease. l
Stop
the vehicle for a while,
avoid quick charging, and wait
for the power down warning
lamp* to go off.
l If
you continue driving after the power down warning lamp*
has come on, the vehicle may stop when you have driven a few
kilometres.
Charging and battery l
The EV charging cable (regular charging cable) cannot be used.
l During quick charging, charging times get longer.
lPark
in a well-ventilated, shady
place.
l The
traction battery capacity decreases more quickly, and the
cruising range decreases more quickly. General information
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Approx. ambient tem-
perature Phenomena Corrective action
Approx. 60 °C or high-
er Startup and driving
l
The power down warning lamp* comes on, and the vehicle may
stop. l
Park in a well-ventilated, shady
place, avoid quick charging, and
wait for the power down warn-
ing lamp* to go off.
Charging and battery l
The EV charging cable (regular charging cable) cannot be used.
l Quick charging may become impossible. l
Park
in a well-ventilated, shady
place. NOTE
l *: Refer to “Power down warning lamp” on page

4-11. Illumination of the power down warning lamp does not indicate a malfunction. General information
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Cautions and actions to deal with intense cold
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l When
the vehicle is driven in a low ambient temperature, its heater performance can be insufficient. Also, using the heater can reduce the vehicle’s cruising
range.
l When the ambient temperature is approximately -15 °C or lower, the phenomena described below may occur. Please take the described corrective action. Approx. ambient
temperature Phenomena Corrective action
Approx. -15 °C or
lower Startup and driving l
Motor
output is restricted, and the power down warning lamp* 1
may come on.
lower and the traction battery’s remaining power is 50 %, the driv-
ing performance may decrease by approximately 30 %> l
Keep driving if you can drive the
same speed as surrounding vehi-
cles. If you cannot drive the same
speed as surrounding vehicles, stop
the vehicle in a safe place and
charge the traction battery or drive
carefully safely surrounding vehi-
cles.
l Regenerative braking performance may decrease.
lWhen
braking, depress the brake
pedal more strongly
Charging and battery l
Charging times get longer.
l Complete charging may not be possible. l
When
you have finished driving,
charge the traction battery before
its temperature falls. General information
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