MITSUBISHI iMiEV 2013 (in English) Workshop Manual

WARNING
l Improper charging can result in fire, prop-
erty damage, and serious injury or death.
Carefully read and follow instructions in
“Basic knowledge for charging” on page
1-04 and “Charging method with rated
AC 220-240 V outlet” on page 1-09.
1. Start
charging. Refer to “Charging method with rated AC 220-240 V outlet” on page
1-09.
2. Turn on the MiEV Remote. Refer to “To turn the MiEV Remote ON/OFF” on page
1-24.
3. Press the MODE switch (E) to change the mode to Remote Climate Control (3). 1- Shown the ON timer
2-

Shown the OFF timer
3- Shown the Remote Climate Control
4. Select a desired mode by pressing UP switch(C) or DOWN switch (D). The modes will be changed in the order from
1 to 4 by pushing the UP switch.
1- COOL: Pre-Cooling Mode
2-

HEAT: Pre-Heating Mode
3- : Pre-Defroster Mode
4-

A/C OFF: Remote Climate Control OFF
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 reception. NOTE
l The

melodies can be turned off. Refer to “To
turn on/off melody and buzzer” on page
1-30.
l 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 communicating with
vehicle” on page 1-27.
6. Turn off the MiEV Remote. Refer to “To turn the MiEV Remote ON/OFF” on page
1-24.
To stop the Remote Climate Control E08303000030
The Remote Climate Control can be stopped by ei-
ther 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. Charging
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B- By using the MiEV Remote, select the A/C
OFF mode and send the setting. Refer to “To
operate the Remote Climate Control” on
page 1-28.
C- Turn the electric motor switch to the “ACC” or the “ON” position.
D- Disconnect the regular charge connector from the vehicle.
NOTE l The Remote Climate Control will not stop if
the doors or liftgate are opened after the Re-
mote Climate Control has started.
To turn on/off melody and buzzer E08303100015
1. Turn
on the MiEV Remote. Refer to “To
turn the MiEV Remote ON/OFF” on page
1-24.
l To turn off the sounds, press the UP
switch (C) while pressing MODE switch
(E).
l To turn on the sounds, press the DOWN
switch (D) while pressing MODE switch
(E). 2. Turn
off the MiEV Remote. Refer to “To
turn the MiEV Remote ON/OFF” on page
1-24.
Traction Battery Level Indicator E08303200016
The remaining energy in the traction battery can be
checked using the MiEV Remote.
1. If

the MiEV Remote has been turned off,
turn on the MiEV Remote. Refer to “To turn
the MiEV Remote ON/OFF” on page 1-24.
2. Current remaining energy in the traction bat- tery is shown on the display while the MiEV
Remote is ON. The remaining energy is shown by the num-
ber of segments displayed.
:
3 segments: Full or nearly full :
2 segments: Moderate :
1 segment: Low :
0 segments: Empty or nearly empty NOTE
l More

than remaining quantity in the
traction
battery is necessary to operate the Re-
mote Climate Control.
3. Turn off the MiEV Remote. Refer to “To turn the MiEV Remote ON/OFF” on page
1-24.
Replacement of batteries for the
MiEV Remote E08303300017 CAUTION
l
MiEV
Remote is a precision electronic de-
vice with a built-in signal transmitter. Do
not disassemble or touch internal parts.
Keep away from water or dust.
l Be careful not to break the tab on the bat-
tery cover when removing or installing
the battery cover.
About the battery E08303400018
Two coin type batteries are used. Replace if neces-
sary to assure proper operation.
NOTE
l Standard

battery life on the MiEV Remote is
about 1 year. Battery life can vary depending
on environmental and usage conditions. Charging
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To replace the batteries
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1. Before
replacing the batteries, remove static
electricity from your body by touching a met-
al grounded object.
2. The battery cover (B) lifts when the slide por- tion (A) is moved to the direction indicated
by the arrow. 3. By
moving the battery cover (B) in the direc-
tion indicated by the arrow, the tabs (C) on
the battery cover will come out and the bat-
tery cover can be removed. 4. Remove the old batteries.
5. Install

two new batteries (D) with the “+”
side up.
Coin type batteries
CR2032 6. Attach
the battery cover (A) in the reverse or-
der from the way you have detached it.
7. Confirm the MiEV Remote can be turned ON. Refer to “To turn the MiEV Remote ON/
OFF” on page 1-24.
NOTE l Replace both batteries with new ones at the
same time.
l If you prefer, you can have the batteries re-
placed by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point. Charging
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Actions to be taken when the MiEV Remote system does not operate correctly
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Take
the following actions when the system does not operate correctly. If the system still does not operate correctly after the action(s) have been taken, a system
component may not be working properly. Please consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point to check it. Phenomena Cause Remedy
Charging does not start when the regular charge connector is inserted. “ON” timer has been set.Cancel the “ON” timer.
The regular charge connector is not
locked completely. Lock the regular charge connector se-
curely.
A household electrical outlet, which
the
EV charging cable is connected to,
is shut down.(e.g. disconnected plug) Turn on the household electrical outlet
and make sure the plug is securely con-
nected.
MiEV Remote does not operate normal-
ly. MiEV Remote is not powered on. Batteries in the MiEV Remote are de-
fective or the batteries are discharged.Replace the batteries in the MiEV Re-
mote.
Refer

to “Replacement of batteries for
the MiEV Remote” on page 1-30.
No indication lamps come on when the
remote is turned on.
Melody or buzzer does not sound. Melody or buzzer has been disabled. Enable the melody or buzzer.
Refer
to “To turn on/off melody and
buzzer” on page 1-30.
The following symbol blinks when the
power
supply/communication switch
on the MiEV Remote is pressed.
l ERROR symbol
l symbol
Blinks after about 1 second.
lElectrical noise source is present
in the vicinity of the MiEV Re-
mote.(e.g. personal computer)
l Electrical noise source is present
between the vehicle and the
MiEV Remote. Move away from the noise source.Charging
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Phenomena Cause Remedy
Blinks after about 10 seconds. The MiEV Remote antenna is not ex-
tended.Extend the MiEV Remote antenna to
communicate.
Out of effective communication range.
(e.g. too far away from the vehicle, or
radio signal is interfered) Move to the location where the system
reaches
the effective communication
range.
The electric motor switch is at the posi-
tion other than “LOCK” position. Turn the electric motor switch to the
“LOCK” position.
l Electrical
noise source is present
in the vicinity of the vehicle.
l Electrical noise source is present
between the vehicle and the
MiEV Remote. Move away from the noise source.
Auxiliary battery is discharged. Charge or replace the auxiliary battery. Refer
to “Emergency starting” on page
7-02, “Low voltage electrical system”
on page 9-05.
The symbol below blinks about 10 seconds after the power/communication
switch on the MiEV Remote is pressed. l ERROR symbol Some errors occur while the system is
processing.
Press the power/communication switch
again. Charging
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Phenomena Cause Remedy
Timer charging is not possible. After the power/communication switch is pressed, the following symbol blinks
for several seconds.
l ERROR symbol
l symbol
Regular charge connector is not inser-
ted or not locked completely.
Lock the regular charge connector se-
curely.
A household electrical outlet, to which
the
EV charging cable (regular charg-
er) is connected, is shut down.(e.g. dis-
connected plug) Turn on the household electrical outlet
to
which the EV charging cable (regu-
lar charger) is connected.
An earth leakage circuit breaker at the
household electrical outlet is working.
Otherwise,
the power supply at the
household electrical outlet is cut off. Check the earth leakage circuit breaker
and the power supply cut.
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/communication switch
is
pressed, the following symbol blinks
for several seconds.
l ERROR symbol The selector lever is in a position other
than P (PARK).
Set the selector lever to the “P”
(PARK) position.
Quick charging is in progress. (The symbol illuminates.)
Terminate the quick charging, or wait
until the quick charging completes.
The temperature of the traction battery
has exceeded about 60 °C. Allow the temperature of the traction
battery

to reach normal operating tem-
perature. Refer to “Cautions and ac-
tions to deal with intense heat” on page
06.
The temperature of the traction battery
has been under about -25 °C. Allow the temperature of the traction
battery

to reach normal operating tem-
perature. Refer to “Cautions and ac-
tions to deal with intense cold” on page
08. Charging
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Phenomena Cause Remedy
Timer charging is not possible. Charging is preset, but the specified charging level is not satisfied.
l The
charging level is not expec-
ted amount.
l Is not charged.
l 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 op-
erated his or her MiEV Remote.
The electric motor switch has been op-
erated before the system is charged. Check whether the electric motor
switch

has been operated before the sys-
tem is charged.
The temperature of the traction battery
has exceeded about 60 °C. Allow the temperature of the traction
battery

to reach normal operating tem-
perature. Refer to “Cautions and ac-
tions to deal with intense heat” on page
06.
The temperature of the traction battery
has been under about -25 °C. Allow the temperature of the traction
battery

to reach normal operating tem-
perature. Refer to “Cautions and ac-
tions to deal with intense cold” on page
08.
Charging timer is not preset correctly. Preset the timed charging again.
Although the charging is preset, too
much
time is needed to charge the sys-
tem fully. The Remote Climate Control has been
activated.
Check whether the Remote Climate
Control has been activated.
Temperature of the traction battery is
low. Refer to “Cautions

and actions to deal
with intense cold” on page 08.
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. Charging
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Phenomena Cause Remedy
The Remote Climate Control cannot be
activated. After the power/communication switch
is
pressed, the following symbol blinks
for several seconds.
l ERROR symbol
l symbol
The regular charge connector is not in-
serted or it is not locked completely.
Lock the regular charge connector se-
curely.
A household electrical outlet, to which
the
EV charging cable (regular charge)
is connected, is shut down.(e.g. discon-
nected plug) Turn on the household electrical outlet
to
which the EV charging cable (regu-
lar charger) is connected.
An earth leakage circuit breaker at the
household electrical outlet is working.
Otherwise,
the power supply at the
household electrical outlet is cut off. Check the earth leakage circuit breaker
and the power supply cut.
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/communication switch
is
pressed, the following symbol blinks
for several seconds.
l ERROR symbol
l symbol
The traction battery charging level is
low.
Charge the traction battery until the
MiEV
Remote illuminates the battery
charging level by at least 1 segment. Charging
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Phenomena Cause Remedy
The Remote Climate Control cannot be
activated. After the power/communication switch
is
pressed, the following symbol blinks
for several seconds.
l ERROR symbol Any of the doors or liftgate is open. Close all the doors and liftgate.
The selector lever is at the position oth-
er than P (PARK).
Set the selector lever to the “P”
(PARK) position.
Quick charging is in progress.
(The symbol will illuminate.)
Terminate the quick charging, or wait
until the quick charging completes.
The temperature of the traction battery
has exceeded about 60 °C. Allow the temperature of the traction
battery

to reach normal operating tem-
perature. Refer to “Cautions and ac-
tions to deal with intense heat” on page
06.
The temperature of the traction battery
has been under about -25 °C. Allow the temperature of the traction
battery

to reach normal operating tem-
perature. Refer to “Cautions and ac-
tions to deal with intense cold” on page
08.
The Remote Climate Control is not ac-
tivated. The electric motor switch has been op-
erated before the system is charged.Check whether the electric motor
switch

has been operated before the sys-
tem is charged.
The temperature of the traction battery
has exceeded about 60 °C. Allow the temperature of the traction
battery

to reach normal operating tem-
perature. Refer to “Cautions and ac-
tions to deal with intense heat” on page
06.
The temperature of the traction battery
has been under about -25 °C. Allow the temperature of the traction
battery

to reach normal operating tem-
perature. Refer to “Cautions and ac-
tions to deal with intense cold” on page
08.
The Remote Climate Control cannot be
activated. The heated seat is not powered on. The heated seat switch is turned off. Turn on the heated seat switch.
The heated seat becomes hot while the
air conditioning (cooling) is activated.The heated seat switch is turned on. Turn off the heated seat switch. Charging
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Cleaning the MiEV Remote
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1. Gently
wipe with gauze or another soft cloth
soaked with a 3 % aqueous solution of neu-
tral detergent.
2. Wipe off all the detergent with a soft cloth dipped in fresh water and thoroughly wrung
out.
3. Wipe all moisture off and dry in a shaded, well-ventilated area. CAUTION
l
Never use benzine, petrol, or other organ-
ic

solvents, or acid or alkaline solvents. Do-
ing so could cause deformation, discol-
our, or malfunction. Also, these substan-
ces may be present in various cleaners, so
check carefully before use. Charging
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