battery MITSUBISHI iMiEV 2014 1.G Owners Manual

Under the hood/Electric motor unit room
Overview 1-4
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Under the hood/Electric motor unit room Under the hood Electric motor unit room
Coolant reservoir P. 9 - 4
Windshield washer fluid reservoir P. 9 - 7
On board charger/DC-DC converter P. 9 - 2
12V starter battery P. 9 - 7
Brake electric vacuum pump P.5-24
Hot water heater reservoir P. 9 - 4
Inverter P.3-30
Brake fluid reservoir P. 9 - 7
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Outside (Front) 1-5 Overview
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Outside (Front)
Outside rearview mirrors P.5-17
Power window P.5-14
Windshield wipers P.5-48
Hood P.9-3
Quick charging lid P.3-24
Main drive lithium-ion battery P.9-2
Front side-marker lights P.5-44, 9-22, 9-23
Front fog lights P.5-47, 9-22, 9-24 Daytime running lights P.5-44, 9-22, 9-24
Front turn signal lights P.5-46, 9-22, 9-24
Headlights P.5-44, 9-22 Parking lights P.5-44, 9-22
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If this warning light comes on or
flashes while you’re driving...
Quick index
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If this warning light comes on
or flashes while you’re driving...
NOTE
These warning lights will come on for a few se
conds for a bulb check when the electric
motor switch is first turned to “ON”.
Warning light
Do this
Ref. page
12V starter battery charging system warning
light
 Park your vehicle in a safe place a
nd turn off the electric motor unit.
Contact a certified i-MiEV dealer for assistance.
P.5-43
or
Brake warning light
 If this light comes on while driving, ch
eck to see that the parking brake is
fully released.  If this light stays on after releasing
the parking brake, stop and check the
brake fluid level.  If the brake fluid level is correct, ther
e may be a system
malfunction. Avoid
hard braking and high speeds, and cont
act a certified i-MiEV dealer for
assistance.
P.5-42
Electric motor unit warning light
 Park your vehicle in a safe place and
contact a certified
i-MiEV dealer for
assistance.
P.5-43
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If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving... 2-2 Quick index
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Electric power steering
system (EPS) warning
light
 If this light comes on while the elec
tric motor unit is running, it may
become harder to turn the steering wh
eel. Have your vehicle inspected at a
certified i-MiEV
dealer as soon as possible.
P. 5 - 2 8
Anti-lock braking system warning light
 When this light comes on, the anti-l
ock braking system is not functioning
and only the ordinary brak
ing system is functioning.
 Park your vehicle in a safe plac
e and stop the electric motor unit.
Test the system as described on page 5-27. If the light does not go out
after the test, or if it comes on again, we recom-
mend that you have the system checked
at a certified i-MiEV dealer as
soon as possible.
P.5-26, 5-27
SRS warning light
 Immediately have the airb
ag and the seat belt pre-
tensioner system checked
at a certified i-MiEV dealer.
P.4-13, 4-26
Power down warning light
 If this light comes on while driving,
avoid sudden acce
leration and sudden
starting. When the remaining power in the main drive lithium-ion battery is low, recharge the main drive lithium-ion battery as soon as possible.
P. 5 - 4 3
Warning light
Do this
Ref. page
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If this problem occurs... 2-4 Quick index
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If this problem occurs...
Problem
Do this
Ref. Page
Cannot turn the key.
From “LOCK” to “ACC”. Turn the key while turning the st
eering wheel in either direction.
P.5-19, 5-20
From “ACC” to “LOCK”. Check the position of the selector lever. The key cannot be removed unless the selector
lever is set to the “P” (PARK) position.
Cannot shift the selector lever from the “P” (PARK) position.
Shift the selector lever wh
ile pressing the brake pedal.
Check that the electric motor switch is in the “ON” position.
P.5-21
The windows are fogged up.
1. Set the mode selection dial
to the “ ” or “ ” position.
2. Turn on the blower.
P.7-9
The electric motor unit does not start. The lights do not come on. The lights are dim. The horn does not honk. The horn sound is weak. Cannot charge the main drive lith-ium-ion battery.
Have the 12V starter battery checked.
Recharge or replace as needed.
P.8-2, 9-7
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General information/ChargingFamiliarizing yourself with i-
MiEV ........
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Modifications to and racing of your vehi
cle ...........
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Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts .....................................................3-7California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ...............................3-7 Cautions and actions to deal with intense heat ................................3-7 Cautions and actions to deal with intense cold ................................3-9Charging ........................................................................................ 3-11 Precautions during Charging the Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery ................................................3-14Regular charging (charging method with rated AC 120 V
outlet) .....
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EV charging cable ..........................................................................3-21Regular charging (using 240V Electric Vehi
cle Supply Equipment) ..
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Quick charging (charging method with quick charger) ..
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.....3-24
Charging troubleshooting guide ....................................................3-28 High-Voltage components ......
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MiEV Remote System ...................................................................3-32
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Familiarizing yourself with i-MiEV 3-2 General information/Charging
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i-MiEV is a pure electric vehicle. Some of the vehicle systems operate differently from and have different characteristics than ordinaryvehicles equipped with an internal combus- tion engine. For this reas
on, it is very impor-
tant to read carefull
y this entire owner’s
manual.
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 i-MiEV is powered only by electricity. This vehicle does not
emit exhaust gases,
such as carbon dioxide and nitrogenoxide.  The i-MiEV uses electricity stored in the lithium ion battery. The lithium-ion bat-tery is called the main drive lithium-ion battery. This vehicl
e does not have an
internal combustion engine and does notrequire gasoline
or diesel fuel.
 The main drive lithium-ion battery must be charged with electricity to drive thevehicle. As the vehi
cle operates, the main
drive lithium-ion battery gradually dis- charges. If the main drive lithium-ion bat-tery becomes completely discharged, the vehicle will not
operate until it is re-
charged. The charging process can take upto 23 hours as descri
bed more precisely in
this manual.  This vehicle uses two types of batteries. One is 12V starter battery that is the same type of the battery used in ordinary vehi-cles. It is called the 12V starter battery. The other battery which propels the vehi- cle is called the main drive lithium-ionbattery.  The 12V starter battery provides power to the vehicle systems and features such asthe audio system, supplemental restraint systems, headlights a
nd windshield wiper.
 The main drive lithium-ion battery pro- vides power to the electric motor that pro- pels the vehicle and charges the 12V starter battery. Through a process called regenerative braking, the main drive lithium-ion bat- tery is automatically charged, while thevehicle is decelera
ting or being driven
downhill.
Familiarizing yourself with i-MiEV Main features
NOTE
 If the 12V starter batter
y is discharge, the
electric motor unit ca
nnot be started. And
also the main drive lithium-ion battery can-not be charged.WA R N I N G Pay special attention to pedestrians. Because there is no engine noise, pedestri- ans may not know the vehicle is approach-ing and may step into
the path of vehicle
travel. Refer to “Aco
ustic vehicle alerting
system (AVAS)” on page 5-23. When leaving the vehicl
e, always turn off
the electric motor switch. Refer to “Elec-tric motor switch” on page 5-18. When parking, to avoi
d unintended vehi-
cle movement, always move the selector lever to “P” (PARK)
position and apply
the parking brake because the vehicle canmove when the ready indicator light is ON. When the ready indicator light is ON, do not leave the select
or lever in a position
other than the “P” (PARK) position. For the ready indicator,
refer to “Indicator
and warning light pack
age” on page 5-41.
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Familiarizing yourself with i-MiEV
General information/Charging 3-3
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Motion energy is converted into electric energy using the motor as a power generator. While decelerating, electric energy will becreated and used to charge to the main drive lithium-ion battery.  If you lift your foot off the accelerator pedal while driving, a braking force thatequivalent to the engine braking of a gas- oline or diesel powered vehicle engine vehicle will
be generate.
For increased regenerative braking, set the selector lever to “B” (REGENERATIVE BRAKE MODE) or “ECO” (ECOMODE) as follows: • “B”: Strong regenerative braking (For downhill driving)• “ECO”: Moderate regenerative braking (For economical driving or gentle down- hill driving)
 As greater brake fo
rce is applied by
depressing the brak
e pedal, increased
regenerative braking occurs.
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 Keep the brake pedal depressed until you are ready to drive. When the vehicle is inthe “D” (DRIVE), “ECO” (ECO MODE),“B” (REGENERATIVE BRAKE MODE) or “R” (REVERSE) position, if you release the brake pedal and even if you donot depress accelerator, the vehicle will creep and may move slowly.
Regenerative braking
WA R N I N G
NOTE
 When the main drive lithium-ion battery level is full or nearly
full, or the main drive
lithium-ion battery temperature is too high or too low, the regenerative braking force may be reduced and stronger service brake effortmay be required to operate the brakes. When the main drive lithium-ion battery level is no longer full or near full,
or the main drive lith-
ium-ion battery temperature has returned to a normal range, the regene
rative brake force
will resume.  If a problem occurs in the electric motor unit, or if the ABS and/or the ASC have been acti-vated, the regenerati
ve braking will be
restricted. The service brakes will still oper- ate.
Main drive lithium-ion battery
WA R N I N G The main drive lithium-ion battery is a sealed high voltage battery and has nouser serviceable parts.
• To avoid severe burn
s and/or
electrical
shock that may result in serious injury ordeath, never attempt to detach the maindrive lithium-ion battery from the vehi- cle or try to disassemble it.• Never attempt to dispose or recycle themain drive lithium-ion battery by your- self. Consult with a certified i-MiEVdealer, when the main drive lithium-ion battery is disposed or recycled.• Never attempt to use the main drive lith-ium-ion battery for any other purpose.CAUTION To help prevent damage to the main drive lithium-ion battery, foll
ow the instructions
described below. Failure
to do so can result
in damage to the main
drive lithium-ion bat-
tery that will not
be covered by the main
drive lithium-ion battery warranty.• Do not leave your vehicle with the energylevel gauge (Refer to
“Energy level gauge”
on page 5-40) showing 0 bars.• Repeatedly performing quick charging canreduce battery capacity. Regular charging isrecommended unless quic
k charging is nec-
essary.WA R N I N G
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Familiarizing yourself with i-MiEV 3-4 General information/Charging
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 The capacity of the lithium-ion battery used as the main drive lithium-ion battery on your i-MiEV, like other commonly used lithium ion batt
eries, will decrease
according to time and usage. This type of decrease in battery capacity is normal, and is not indicative of a
ny defect or failure in
your main drive lithium-ion battery. As the main drive lithium-ion battery capac- ity decreases, the in
itial cruising range of
the vehicle will si
milarly decrease.
 Mitsubishi Motors estimates that after 5 years, the capacity of the main drive lith-ium-ion battery provided with your vehi- cle will be a
pproximately 80% of the
original capacity. Af
ter 10 years, the
capacity should be approximately 70% of the original capacity. These are only esti- mates, and the actual capacity of yourvehicle battery over
time will depend on a
variety of factors including how your vehicle is used, stored and charged. Fac- tors that can adve
rsely affect battery
capacity over time incl
ude frequent driv-
ing using aggressive
acceleration/deceler-
ation, repeated frequent use of the quick charger, and operation/storage in extremetemperature environments.  The main drive lithium-ion battery has a limited service life, and when its chargingcapacity falls, owne
rs should bring their
vehicle to a certified i-MiEV dealer for inspection and possible battery replace-ment.  For details regardi
ng the warranty cover-
age for the main drive lithium-ion battery,refer to the Warranty and Maintenance Manual.
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The distance you can driv
e the vehicle (cruis-
ing range) depends on
a number of factors
including available char
ge, weather, tempera-
ture, usage, battery age, topography, and driv- ing style. When the main drive lithium-ion battery is new, the estimated cruising rangewith a fully charged main drive lithium-ion battery is 62 miles (100 km) based on the EPA laboratory test commonly called thecombined range. Your actual range can vary, either initially or as the battery ages and with use over time.As the main drive lithium-ion battery capac- ity decreases, the cruising range of the vehi- cle will similarly decrease. Refer to“Decrease of battery capacity” on page 3-4.
 Do not store your vehicle at ambient temper- atures above 131 °F (55 °C) for over 24hours, or below -13 °F (-25 °C) for over 7 days. The tempera- tures may damage the
main drive lithium-ion
battery.NOTE
 It is recommended that your vehicle be stored at temperatures below 77 °F (25 °C)to help maximize the life of the main drive lithium-ion battery.
Decrease of battery capacity
CAUTION
NOTE
 To help maintain the capacity of the main drive lithium-ion batter
y, the following are
recommended:
• Fully charge the vehicle by regular charg-ing every 2 weeks. • Do not repeat charging when the main drive lithium-ion battery is at
or near full charge.
Cruising range
NOTE
Since cooling or he
ating consumes power
from the main drive lithium-ion battery,operation of these functions will reduce the cruising range.NOTE
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Modifications to and racing of your vehicle 3-6 General information/Charging
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This vehicle should not be modified with non-Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts. Mitsubishi Motors designs and manufactureshigh quality vehicles
with an emphasis on
safety and durability.
Modifications using
non-Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts mayaffect the performance, safety and/or durabil- ity of your vehicle,
and may violate applica-
ble state and/or fe
deral regulations.
DAMAGE OR PERFORMANCE PROB- LEMS RESULTING FROM MODIFICA- TIONS TO OR RACING OF YOURVEHICLE ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. Examples of modifica
tions to your vehicle
that can cause damage or performance prob-lems include the following:  Failure to use
Mitsubishi Motors genuine
parts  Failure to use required fluids (refer to “Refill capacities” on page 11-6)  Failure to use proper
size tires and wheels
 Modification of the
suspension, electric
motor, drive train, batteries (main drivelithium-ion battery a
nd 12V starter bat-
tery), charging systems or electrical wir- ing systems Modification of any onboard com- puter/control module, including repro- gramming, or replac
ing/adding chips to
any onboard computer/control module
Review the Warranty and Maintenance Man- ual for further details
regarding warranty cov-
erage.
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 The installation of ac
cessories, optional
parts, etc.,
should only be carried out
within the limits prescribed by law in the driving area and in accordance with theguidelines and warnings contained within the documents accompanying this vehicle. Only Mitsubishi Motors approved acces-sories should be fitted to your vehicle.
 Improper installation of
electrical parts
could cause fire. Refer to the “Modifica-tion/alterations to the electrical systems” section within this owner’s manual.  Tires and wheels which do not meet spec- ifications must not be used. Refer to the “Specifi
cations” section for
information regarding wheel and tiresizes.
Due to the large number of accessory and replacement parts provided by different man-ufacturers in the market, it is not always pos- sible for a certified i-
MiEV dealer to check
whether the attachment or installation of non-Mitsubishi Motors genui
ne parts will affect
the driving safety of your Mitsubishi-vehicle.
Modifications to and racing of your vehicle
Installation of accessories
CAUTION Before any electrical or electronic accesso- ries are installed, consult a certified i-MiEV dealer.
WA R N I N G If you choose to use
a cellular phone while
driving, you must not allow that usage todistract you in the sa
fe operation of your
vehicle. Anything, including cellular phone usage, that distracts you from thesafe operation of your vehicle increases your risk of an accident. Refer to and follow all local laws in yourarea regarding cellula
r phone usage while
driving.
Important point!
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