charging MITSUBISHI iMiEV 2014 1.G Repair Manual

Instrument cluster 5-40 Features and controls
5
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The energy level gauge indicates the remain- ing power in the main drive lithium-ion bat- tery during charging or when the electric motor switch is in the “ON” position.
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When the electric motor switch is in the“ON” position and the remaining bar of theenergy level gauge shows 2 bars or less, the warning indicator (A) and the charging bars (B) flash as follows: When the energy level gauge shows 2 bars: The warning indicator flashes. When the energy level gauge shows 1 bar: The warning indicator and the charging barsflash alternately. Recharge the main drive lithium-ion battery as soon as possible.
NOTE
 Disconnecting the batter
y cable causes the
outside temperature unit memory to beerased. If it has been disconnected, readjust the unit with the above procedure.
Energy level gauge
F- Battery is fully charged. E- Charge the battery.
NOTE
 The charging indicator is also illuminated during charging.Refer to “Charging i
ndicator” on page 5-42.
Low energy warning indicator
NOTE
If the energy level gauge shows 0 bars during use of the air conditioning, the cooling or heating may stop opera
tion and the mode is
changed to fan only.  If the energy level gauge shows 0 bars, the power down warning light
is illuminated to
control the output.  If the energy level gauge shows 2 bars while the main drive lithium-ion battery is being charged, the warning i
ndicator flashes. If the
energy level gauge shows 1 bar while the main drive lithium-ion battery is being charged, the warning indicator and the charg-ing bars flash alternately.
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Indicator and warning light package
Features and controls 5-41
5
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Indicator and warning light package 1- Low energy warning indicator
 P.5-40
2- Selector lever
position indicator
 P.5-21
3- Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
( AVA S ) i n d i c a t o r
 P.5-23
4- High-beam indicator
 P.5-42
5- Turn-signal indicators/Hazard warning
lights
 P.5-42
6- Position indicator
 P.5-42
7- Front fog light indicator
 P.5-42
8- Service reminder
 P. 5 - 3 6
9- Outside air temperature warning indi-
cator
 P. 5 - 3 9
10- Regenerative brake system indicator
 P.5-42
11- Ready indicator
 P.5-42
12- Tire pressure moni
toring system warn-
ing light
 P.5-31
13- 12V starter battery charging system
warning light
 P.5-43
14- Electric power steering system warning
light
 P.5-28
15- Electric motor unit warning light
 P.5-43
16- Brake warning light
 P. 5 - 4 2
17- Anti-lock braking system warning light
 P.5-26
18- Power down warning light
 P.5-43
19- Active stability control (ASC) indicator
 P.5-30
20- Active stability control (ASC) OFF
indicator
 P. 5 - 3 0
21- Charging indicator
 P.5-42
22- Theft-alarm indicator
 P.5-12
23- Door-ajar warning light
 P.5-43
24- Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning
light
 P. 4 - 1 0
25- Supplemental Restra
int System (SRS)
warning light
 P.4-13
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Indicators 5-42 Features and controls
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The arrows will flash in time with the corre- sponding exterior turn signals when the turnsignal lever is used. Both arrows will flash
when the hazard warn-
ing flasher swit
ch is pressed.
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A blue light comes on when the headlights are on high beam.
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This indicator comes on while the front foglights are on.
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This indicator turns on while the position lights are on.
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This indicator comes on when the electricmotor switch is turned to “START” and driv- ing becomes possible.
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This indicator flashes when the regular charg-ing cable or quick charging cable is con- nected. After that, the light switches to being illumi-nated when charging starts and goes out when charging is completed.
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The indicator comes on when the regenera- tive brake performance may be weakened. Inthis case, drive the vehicle at a lower speed.
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This light comes on when the electric motor switch is turned to the “ON” position, and goes off after a few seconds when the parkingbrake is released. Befo
re driving your vehi-
cle, release the parki
ng brake and make cer-
tain that the brake warning light has gone off. If the light stays on when the parking brake is fully released, the service brake system is notworking properly or the brake fluid level is low.
Indicators Turn signal indicators/Hazard warning lights
NOTE
 If the indicator flashes faster than usual or if the indicator stays on wi
thout flashing, check
for a malfunctioning turn signal light bulb orturn signal connection.
High beam indicator Front fog light indicator
Position indicator Ready indicator Charging indicator Regenerative brake system indicator
Warning lights Brake warning light
WA R N I N G If any of the follow
ing conditions occur,
the brake effort
may significantly
increase. Stop the vehicle in a safe loca- tion, avoiding where possible any sudden brake application, a
nd contact a certified
i-MiEV dealer.• The brake warning light does not comeon when the electric motor switch is turned to the “ON” position.• The brake warning li
ght does not illumi-
nate while the parking brake is applied and the electric motor switch is in the“ON” position. • The brake warning
light stays on when
the parking brake is not applied.
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Warning lights
Features and controls 5-43
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This light will illuminate when there is a problem with the charging system for the 12V starter battery.Normally, when the electric motor switch is turned to the “ON” position, this light will illuminate. Then, when the electric motor unitis started and the ready indicator illuminates, the light will go out.
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This light comes on when any door or liftgate is open or not completely closed.When the vehicle is moving at more than 5 mph (8 km/h) and any door or liftgate is open or ajar, a tone will sound 16 times and thewarning light will fl
ash 16 times to inform
the driver that a door or liftgate is not prop- erly shut.
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This warning light will illuminate when thereis a problem with a high voltage component.Refer to “Service prec
autions” on page 9-2.
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NOTE
When the brake warning light illuminates, the warning buzzer may also sound.  When the brake pedal has been repeatedly depressed over a short period of time, the brake warning light may come on and thebrake warning buzzer may sound. The ser- vice brake system is working normally, if the warning light goes out and the buzzer stopssounding in a few seconds.
12V starter battery charging system warning light
CAUTION If the warning light stays on after the ready indicator illuminates,
there may be a prob-
lem with the charging system for the 12Vstarter battery.• Immediately park your
vehicle in a safe
place and contact a cert
ified i-MiEV dealer.
• Do not charge the
12V starter battery.
Door-ajar warning light and buzzer
CAUTION Before driving, make sure that the door-ajar warning light is off. NOTE
 The flashing of the warning light and the buzzer can be disabled. For further details, plea
se contact a certified
i-MiEV dealer.  When the driver’s door is open, the door-ajar warning buzzer does not
sound because the
electric motor remi
nder sounds instead.
Electric motor unit warning light
CAUTION If this light illuminates while driving, imme- diately park your vehicle in a safe place andcontact a certified i-MiEV dealer.
Power down warning light
If this warning light illumi- nates, the power provided bythe electric motor will be reduced and the vehicle will be only able to move at lowspeeds. This warning light will illu- minate; When the energy level in the main drive lithium-ion battery is near empty.
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Combination headlights and dimmer switch 5-44 Features and controls
5
If the warning light illuminates when the out- side air temperature is very low, move thevehicle to a warmer location. If the warning light illuminates after the vehi- cle has been driven continuously uphill orwhen the outside air te
mperature is very high,
stop the vehicle in a safe place so the electric motor unit and/or the main drive lithium-ionbattery can cool down. When they have cooled down, the warni
ng light will go off. If
the warning light does not
turn off, contact a
certified i-MiEV dealer.
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Rotate the switch to operate the lights.
The combinations of
switch operations and
illuminated lights differ in accordance withthe following conditions. [When the ready indicato
r is illuminated, and
the parking brake is released] The daytime running lights will be illumi- nated:
 When temperature of the electric motor unit or the main drive lithium-ionbattery is too high or too low.  When voltage of the main drive lithium-ion battery becomes low.
If the energy level gaugeshows 0 bar, the main drive lithium-ion battery is near empty and must be charged as soon as possible. Refer to “Charging” on page 3-11.
NOTE
 When the power down warning light illumi- nates, avoid rapid st
arts and aggressive
acceleration.
 Illumination of the
power down warning
light does not indica
te a malfunction.
 If the power down warn
ing light illuminates
while the air conditioning is used, the cool- ing or heating may stop operating and onlythe fan will operate.
Combination headlights and dimmer switch Headlights
NOTE
 Do not leave the head
lights and ot
her lights
on for a long period of time while the readyindicator is not illum
inated. A run down 12V
starter battery
could result.
 When it rains, or wh
en the vehicle has been
washed, the inside of the lens sometimes becomes foggy. This is the same as whenwindow glass mists up
on a humid day, and
does not indicate a problem. When the light is switched on, the heat
will dry out the fog.
However, if water collects inside the light,have it checked by a certified i-MiEV dealer.NOTE
OFF
The daytime running lights illumi- nated
AUTO
The daytime running lights illumi- nated Headlights and other lights turn on and off automatically in accor-dance with outside light level.
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If the vehicle breaks down 8-2 For emergencies
8
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If your vehicle breaks down on the road, move to the shoulder and turn on the hazard warning flashers. If there is no shoulder, orthe shoulder is not safe, drive in the right lane slowly, with the hazard lights flashing, until you come to a safe stopping place. Keep theflashers flashing. If the ready indicator light goes out while driving, the brakes a
nd steering will continue
to work, but without power assist, so more effort will be required
for braking and steer-
ing. Stop the vehicle on the shoulder of the road and turn on the hazard warning flashers.
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If the electric motor unit cannot be energizedbecause the 12V starter battery is weak or dead, you can start it with the battery fromanother vehicle using jumper cables.
1. Take off any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets
that might make an
accidental electrical contact. 2. Position the vehi
cles close enough
together so that the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles are nottouching each other.
3. Set the parking brake firmly on your vehi- cle and move the selector lever into the“P” (PARK) position. 4. Set the parking brake firmly on the other vehicle. Put the automatic transaxle in “P”(PARK) or the manual transaxle in “N” (Neutral). 5. Turn the ignition switch (the electricmotor switch) on each vehicle to the “LOCK” position. 6. Remove the battery
cover, and then make
sure your 12V starter
battery electrolyte is
at the proper level. (Refer to “Checking 12V starter battery electrolyte level” on page 9-8.)
If the vehicle breaks down Jump-starting
WA R N I N G To reduce the risk of igniting flammable gas that may be emitted from the 12V starter battery, carefully read this section before jump-starting the vehicle.
 Do not try to start the electric motor unit by pushing or towing the vehicle. This cancause an accident re
sulting in serious
injury or death and
can damage the vehi-
cle.CAUTION Do not attempt jump st
arting the 12V starter
battery while the main
drive lithium-ion bat-
tery is being charged. Doing so could dam-age the vehicle or charging equipment.NOTE
 Do not use jumper cables if they have dam- age or corrosion.CAUTION Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12V battery. If the other system is not 12V, both systems can be damaged.WA R N I N G
NOTE
 Turn off all lights, heat
er, and othe
r electrical
loads. This will
help avoid sparks.
WA R N I N GIf the electrolyte fluid is not visible, or looks frozen, DO NOT ATTEMPT JUMPSTARTING!! The battery might spli
t open or explode if
the temperature is below the freezing point or if it is not filled to the properlevel.
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Jump-starting 8-4 For emergencies
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11. Keep the jumper cables to each vehicle
connected and turn
the electric motor
switch of your vehicle to the “LOCK” position.
12. Charge the main drive lithium-ion battery
by regular charging. The 12V starter bat-tery will automatically charge while the main drive lithium-ion battery is charging. (Refer to “Regular charging” on page3-15.)
13. When the charging indicator on the instru-
ment cluster is ill
uminated, stop the
engine of the other
vehicle and disconnect
the jumper cables in the reverse order.
14. Charge the main dr
ive lithium-ion battery
for more than 1 hour.
15. Disconnect the charging cable.
(Refer to “Regular charging” on page 3-15.)
16. Turn the electric motor switch to the
“START” position, make sure that the ready indicator on the instrument cluster is illuminated.If the ready indicator
does not illuminate,
perform the procedure again starting from step 5. If charging
cannot be performed,
consult a certified i-MiEV dealer.
17. Refit the battery cover. (“Checking 12V
starter battery electr
olyte level” on page
9-8.)
NOTE
 The jumper cables need to be connected to the 12V starter battery when you start charg-ing the main drive lithium-ion battery because the on board char
ger etc. operate uti-
lizing power from the
12V starter battery.
NOTE
When the regular charge connector is con- nected to the charge port, the charging indi-cator will blink. When charging has started,the charging indicator will illuminate.
Charging the 12V starter bat- tery by using an external bat-tery charger
WA R N I N G Always remove the
12V starter battery
from your vehicle wh
en the 12V starter
batter is charged by an external battery charger. Keep sparks, cigare
ttes and flames away
from the 12V starter battery because thebattery may explode. Keep your work area well vented when charging or using the 12V starter battery in an enclosed space.  Remove all the caps before charging the 12V starter battery.  Electrolyte (battery acid) is corrosive diluted sulphuric acid.
If electrolyte comes
in contact with your hands, eyes, clothes,or the painted surf
ace of your vehicle,
thoroughly flush with water. If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush them immediatelyand thoroughly with
water, and get
prompt medical attention. Always wear protective clothing and gog- gles when working near the battery. Keep the battery out of the reach of chil- dren.
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Tire repair kit
For emergencies 8-5
8
If you drive your vehicle with a low battery charge, after the electric motor unit has beenstarted by using jumper
cables, it can cause
the anti-lock braking sy
stem warning light to
illuminate. This is only due to the low batteryvoltage. It is not a problem with the brake system. If this happens, fully charge the 12V starter battery and ensure the charging system is operating properly.
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This vehicle is equipped
with a tire repair kit
which can be used to repair a minor puncture in tread area caused by
a nail, screw or simi-
lar object. A spare tire
is not provided with
this vehicle.
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The tire repair kit is
stowed under the rear
seat cushion.
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1. Pull forward the seat stoppers (A) underthe rear seat cushion (B). 2. Lift up the seat
cushion and pull it for-
ward to remove it.
As your vehicle has anti-lock brakes Tire repair kit
WA R N I N G The tire repair kit may not permanently seal a punctured tire.  Using the tire repair
kit may damage the
wheel and/or the tire inflation pressuresensor for the tire. The vehicle must promptly be inspected and repaired by a certified i-MiEV dealer after using the tirerepair kit.
 Use only the Mitsubishi genuine tire repair kit. Sealant in other repair kits maynot sufficiently seal the tire puncture.
Tire repair kit storage 1- Tire compressor 2- Tire repair set: Items #3-#9 shown
above
3- Tire sealant bottle4- Filler hoseWA R N I N G
5- Extension hose
(This hose is used
by a service facility
for removal of sealant. It is not used inemergency puncture repair.)
6- Valve insert (spare) 7- Valve remover8- Speed restriction sticker 9- Instruction manual for tire repairTo remove
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Service precautions 9-2 Vehicle care and maintenance
9
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Taking regular care of your vehicle helps pre- serve its value and appe
arance as long as pos-
sible.This vehicle is an electric vehicle and is equipped with many high-voltage compo- nents. Refer to “High-voltage components”on page 3-30. You can do some of the maintenance work described in this manual by yourself, but the rest must be performed
only by a certified i-
MiEV dealer.If you discover a malfunction or other prob- lem, have it corrected by a certified i-MiEV dealer.Also follow the instru
ctions and take note of
the precautions for each procedure.
High voltage components and wiring cables are located as shown in the figure below.
Service precautions
WA R N I N G Never touch, remove or disassemble the high- voltage componen
ts including high-
voltage wires colore
d orange and their
connectors. Doing so can result in a fire, property damage, elec
trocution and seri-
ous injury or death. These components are affixed with a label indicating precautions for handling. Fol-low the instructions on the label. Take your vehicle to a cert
ified i-MiEV dealer
for any necessary maintenance.
1- Regular charge port 2- MCU 3- Main drive lithium-ion battery4- Heater 5- Air conditioner compressor 6- High voltage connector7- Service plug 8- Electric motor (Electric motor unit) 9- On board charger/DC-DC converter10- Quick charge port
WA R N I N G When servicing the vehicle, make sure that the electric motor switch is in the“LOCK” position and
the charging cable
is disconnected. Failure to do so could result in an electric shock.
 When checking or servicing under the hood or the coolant reserve tank, be surethe electric motor unit is stopped and ithas had a chance to cool down.  If you need to work
under the hood with
the electric motor unit on, be careful that your clothing, hair, etc. does not get caught in the fan or other moving parts. The fan can turn on automatically even if the electric motor unit is not running.Turn the electric motor switch to the “LOCK” position to be
safe while you are
working under the hood. Do not smoke or allow open flames around the 12V starter battery. Be extremely careful when working around the 12V starter battery. It containspoisonous and corros
ive sulfuric acid.
Handling your vehicle’s parts and materi- als in the wrong way can injure you. Ask a certified i-MiEV dealer
if you have ques-
tions. CAUTION The components inside
the electric motor
unit room may be very
hot to the touch.
Make sure all components have sufficientlycooled before beginning an inspection. These components are affixed with a label indicating precautions
for handling. Follow
the instructions on the label.WA R N I N G
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12V starter battery
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-9
9
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The 12V starter battery is weaker in cold tem- peratures. This has to do with its chemicaland physical propertie
s and is why a very
cold 12V starter battery, especially one with a
low charge, will have a hard time starting your vehicle.It is recommended that you have your 12V starter battery and charging system checked by a certified i-MiEV dealer before the startof cold weather. If necessary, have it charged. This will guarantee more reliable starting, and longer 12V starter battery life.
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To disconnect the 12V starter battery cable,stop the electric motor.
Disconnect the nega-
tive (-) terminal first, then the positive (+) ter- minal. To reconnect th
e 12V starter battery,
first connect the positi
ve (+) terminal and
then the negative (-) terminal, before starting the vehicle.
 After checking the 12V starter battery electrolyte level, make sure the caps arefitted securely. If any of the caps cannot be re-secured to the 12V starter battery, replace the 12Vstarter battery. Electrolyte (battery acid) is made of corro- sive diluted sulfuric acid. If it spills on nearby parts, it can crack, stain, or dis- color them. And if gets on your skin or inyour eyes, it can cause burns or blindness. Please observe the following handling instructions:• If electrolyte gets on plastic parts orother nearby parts, wi
pe it off with a soft
cloth or chamois soak
ed in a solution of
water and neutral detergent then imme- diately rinse the affected parts withplenty of water.• If electrolyte gets on your hands orclothes, rinse thoroughly with water. If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush them with water immediat
ely and get immedi-
ate medical attention.
During cold weather
WA R N I N G
Disconnection and connection
WA R N I N G Never disconnect the
12V starter battery
while the electric motor unit is running, or you could damage the
vehicle’s electrical
parts.  Never short-circuit
the 12V starter bat-
tery. This could cause it to overheat and be damaged.  Keep sparks, cigarette
s, and flames away
from the 12V starter battery because the 12V starter battery could explode.
 When installing the
12V starter battery,
start connection with the positive (+) ter-minal. If connection is started from thenegative (-) terminal,
sparks will occur if
the positive (+) termin
al touches any other
parts, and this may cause the 12V starterbattery to explode.NOTE
 Remove the 12V starte
r battery upper cover
before disconnecting the terminal of 12V starter battery. Refer to “Removing and installing the 12V st
arter battery upper
cover” on page 9-8.  Open the terminal cover (A) before discon- necting or connecting the positive (+) termi- nal of the 12V
starter battery.
 Loosen the nut (B), and then disconnect the 12V starter batt
ery cable from the positive
(+) terminal.WA R N I N G
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