MITSUBISHI iMiEV 2015 (in English) Owner's Guide

Regular charging (charging method with rated AC 120 V outlet) 3-16 General information/Charging
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Regular charge port light (A) comes on when the UNLOCK button on the remote control transmitter is pressed, or when any door orthe liftgate is opened. The regular charge port light and the dome lights (with the dome light switch in the “DOOR” position) will come onsimultaneously. However, the regular charge port light will not co
me on when you press
the dome light (front) lens or slide the domelight (rear) switch to the “ON” position.
For details, refer to “Keyless entry system” on page 5-5, “Dome
light (Front)/Reading
lights” on page 5-52 a
nd “Dome light (Rear)”
on page 5-53. To turn on the charge port light again, pressthe UNLOCK button on the remote control transmitter, or open any
door or the liftgate.
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1. Fully apply the parking brake and place the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) posi- tion.
2. Stop the electric devices such as lamps and turn the electric motor switch to the“LOCK” position. 3. Pull the regular charging opener (B) at the bottom left of the instrument panel toopen the regular charging lid (C) at the right rear side of the vehicle. 4. Remove key and lock the vehicle.
 Never connect or disconnect the plug with a wet hand.NOTE
 Your vehicle is equipped with an EV charg- ing cable for regular charging. Refer to “EV charging cable” on page 3-21.  When connecting or disconnecting the regu- lar charge connector, in
sert/pull out the con-
nector straight. Also, do not incline or twist the connector. Doing so could cause a bad connection ormalfunction.  Make sure to lock the doors to prevent theft, etc. during charging.
Regular charge port light
WA R N I N G
NOTE
 The time until the light goes off can be adjusted. See a certified i-MiEV dealer fordetails.
Charging from rated AC 120 V outlet
A
B C
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5. Press the tab (D) to open the inner lid (E).
6. Insert the charging cable plug into an out- let.
WA R N I N G Do not touch the metal terminal of the charge port (F) and the regular charge connector.Doing so could cause an electric shock and/or malfunction.CAUTION To help keeping forei
gn material out of the
charge port, do not leave the inner lid open without connecting th
e charge connector.
NOTE
There is a hole on the charge port for water drainage. If this hole
is blocked and water
gets trapped in the charge port, do not charge. Contact a cert
ified i-MiEV dealer.
F
D
E
If the charge port becomes frozen, use a hair dryer to defrost and dry the port beforecharging. Forcing the charging connector toconnect with the port while it is frozen can damage the port and/or prevent charging.WA R N I N G Make sure that the plug is inserted all the way into the outlet before use.NOTE
 To reduce the risk of electric shock or fire due to electric le
ak, always use an
grounded outlet protected by a ground-fault circuit interr
upter, rated AC 120V
and rated for 15A or more, and that is connected to a dedicated branch circuit.If the circuit is shar
ed, and another elec-
trical device is being used at the same time the vehicle is chargi
ng, the circuit may
heat abnormally, the breaker may trip and the circuit may cause adverse inter- ference on the household electrical appli-ances such as tele
visions and audio
systems. To reduce the risk of electric shock, con- nect only to a prop
erly grounded and
waterproofed outlet. Always use an AC 120V
outlet rated for
15A or more.WA R N I N G
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7. Press the 8A/12A manual selection button (G) on the control box to charge quicklywhen needed. If selected, the 12A indica- tor (H) will illuminated.
8. Open the cap (I) on the regular charge connector (J) and make sure that there isno foreign matter such as dust at the end of the regular charge connector and the regular charge port. 9. Connect the regular charge connector until a click is heard without pressing the button (K).
WA R N I N G If the selected electrical current level exceeds the electrical current capacity of the electrical circuit
or outlet being used
for charging, the circuit and outlet can overheat resulting in fire. If the capacity of an
outlet and its electri-
cal circuit are unknown, do not use the outlet for charging the vehicle.
G H
J
I
K
CAUTION Do not clasp the top of regular charge con- nector. It could cause injury to from the pro-trusion on the lid.NOTE
 If the electric motor switch is turned to the “START” position with
the regular charge
connector connected to the regular chargeport, the electric motor unit cannot be started.
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10. Make sure that the charging indicator on
the instrument cluster is illuminated. If the charging indicator is not illumi- nated, charging will not start. Make sure that the regular charge port, theplug and the connector are correctly con- nected, and perform charging from Step 5 again.
11. Charging is complete when the charging
indicator turns off. Pull out the regular charge connector while pressing the but- ton (M).
12. Close the inner lid and close the regular
charging lid.
13. Remove the charging cable plug from the
outlet.
NOTE
 When the regular char
ge connector is con-
nected to the charge port, the charging indi-cator is blinking. When
charging is started,
the charging indicator is illuminated.
 The charge level for main drive lithium-ion battery can be checked
with the energy level
gauge (L) on the instrument cluster.Refer to “Energy level gauge” on page 5-40.NOTE
LM
WA R N I N G After charging, discon
nect the charge con-
nector completely from the charge port. Ifthe charge connector remains partiallyengaged with the latch unlocked, the elec- tric motor switch can be turned to the “START” position an
d the vehicle can be
moved.NOTE
 Charging can be stopped
half way. In this
case, pull out the regular charge connector while pressing the button.NOTE
 Make sure that the inner lid is completely closed before closing the regular charging lid.If the regular charging
lid is forcibly closed
without completely clos
ing the inner lid, the
hinge on the inner
lid may be broken.
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14. Install the cap on the regular charge con-
nector.
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You cannot charge the main drive lithium-ionbattery when the main drive lithium-ion bat-tery temperature is -13 °F (-25 °C) or lower. The air conditioning will automatically oper- ate and the main drive lithium-ion batterywill be heated when all the following condi- tions are met.
The energy level gauge (A) in the instrument cluster and charging i
ndicator (B) illuminate
while the main drive lithium-ion battery warming system is operating. The main drive lithium-ion battery warmingsystem will automatically stop when the main drive lithium-ion batter
y temperature is -4°F
(-20°C) or higher.
WA R N I N G After charging, be sure to close the inner lid and the regular charging lid com- pletely.Be careful that water or dust does not enter in the regular charge port inner lid and regular charge connector.Entry of water or dust could cause electric leakage, resulting in
a fire or electric
shock. After charging, be sure
to disconnect the
plug from the outlet.If the plug is left connected to the outlet, immersion in water or tampering may cause leakage or an
electric shock.
Main drive lithium-ion battery warming system
• The main drive lithium-ion battery tem- perature is between -22 °F (-30 °C) and -13 °F (-25 °C).• The energy level gauge shows 4 bars or more of full charge. • The electric motor switch is in the“LOCK” position. • The regular charge connector is con- nected to the regular charge port.
A
B
NOTE
 When the main drive lithium-ion battery warming system operates while the remoteclimate control is operating, the remote cli-mate control stops. When the main drive lith- ium-ion battery warming system stops, the remote climate cont
rol operates again.
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EV charging cable
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Your vehicle is equipped with an EV chargi
ng cable that consists of a cable (A), cont
rol box (B), plug (C), and regular charge
connector (D).
For a quicker charge, press the 8A/12A manua
l selection button (E) and c
onfirm that the 12A indicato
r (F) is illuminated. Each
time you press the
button, either the 12A indicator or the 8A indicator (G) will illuminate. POWER (H), FAULT (I) and CHARGING
(J) indicators located on the
control box will illuminate/blin
k in response to the following
conditions:
EV charging cable E- 8A/12A manual selection button
H ( )-
POWER indicator
F- 12A indicator
I ( )-
FAULT indicator
G- 8A indicator J ( )
- CHARGING indicator
Indicator (LED) and button
E
C
F
H
BI
J
G
D
A
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: Illuminates : Blinking : Not illuminatedPOWER
FAULT
CHARGING
Operating condition
Every time the charging cable plug (C) is connected
to an outlet, all indicator lights illuminate
for 1/2 second, then go out. After initial processing is comple
ted, when the regular charge c
onnector is not connected to the
charge port, or the regular charge connector is
connected to the charge port but charging is not
being performed. While the main drive lithium-i
on battery is being charged
When the ground cable is disconnected Check the grounding of the outlet being used. If
the outlet is properly gr
ounded, contact a certi-
fied i-MiEV dealer. When charging is completed.
POWER
FAULT
CHARGING
Abnormal operating conditi
on and corrective action
When an electric leakage occurs or the EV charging cable malfunctions. Stop use immediately and contac
t a certified i-MiEV dealer.
When the EV chargi
ng cable malfunctions.
Stop use immediately and contac
t a certified i-MiEV dealer.
If the control box indicator light
does not illuminate after connect
ing the charging cable plug to
the outlet, check the circuit breaker for the outlet.
If the breaker has tripped, the circuit may not
be suitable for use with EV charging cable. Y
ou should have a licensed
electrician inspect and
repair the electrical circuit. If the breaker is
not tripped, stop using the EV charging cable and
contact a certifie
d i-MiEV dealer.
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EV charging cable
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FCC Notice: This equi
pment has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable prot
ection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radi- ate radio frequency energy and, if notinstalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may caus
e harmful interference
to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interfer- ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio or tele
vision reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try tocorrect the interference by
one or more of the
following measures:
WA R N I N G Improper use of the
EV charging cable
can result in a fire, property damage, andserious injury or death.Carefully read instructions regarding “Precautions during
charging the main
drive lithium-ion battery” on page 3-14and on “Regular charging (charging method with rated AC 120 V outlet)” on page 3-15 and describe
d in this section
and follow them. Always use an outlet protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter, rated for 15A or more, and that
is connected to a
dedicated branch circuit. Never use an extension cable or conver- sion adapter. When using a non-wate
rproof outlet, take
care to avoid contact
with rainwater dur-
ing charging. Never connect or disconnect the plug with a wet hand. Make sure that the plug is inserted all the way into the socket before use. Continued charging with a plug not completely inserted or pulled
halfway out of the
socket may result in a risk of overheating or fire. If the indictors show the EV charging cable malfunctions as described below, stop using the EV charging cable and con-tact a certified i-MiEV dealer. Never disassemble the EV charging cable or attempt to open
the control box.
NOTE
All indicators are illuminated momentarily for confirming operation when the chargingcable plug is inserted into an outlet. Afterthat, the POWER indi
cator is continuously
illuminated and the CH
ARGING indicator is
continuously blinking.  The CHARGING indicator will start to blink when charging is completed. The POWERindicator is continuous
ly illuminated while
charging cable plug is in
serted into an outlet.
Handling and storing the con- trol box
CAUTION Use the method shown below to help secure the control box and to prevent the plug from being pulled halfway out of the socket duringcharging.NOTE
 Use hook (A) and a rope (B) that can support the weight of the EV charging cable, 8.8 lbs (4 kg) as shown in the figure below.
 Make sure that the rope has no damage before use.NOTE
A B
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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which thereceiver is connected.  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
ICES Notice: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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1. Gently wipe outside surface of the EV charging cable with ga
uze or a similar soft
cloth soaked with a mild soap and watersolution. 2. Wipe off all detergent with a soft cloth dipped in fresh water and thoroughlywrung out. 3. Wipe all moisture off and dry in a shaded, well-ventilated area.
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You can charge your vehicle through the reg-ular charging port using 240V Electric Vehi-cle Supply Equipment (EVSE) compatible with i-MiEV. Carefully read instructions on “Precautionsduring charging the main drive lithium-ion battery” on page 3-14,
described in this sec-
tion.For connecting/disconne
cting the charging
connector to/from the vehicle, follow instruc-
tions for the regular charging (charging method with rated AC
120V outlet) on page
3-15. Also follow inst
ructions provided with
the 240V EVSE.
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Your vehicle is equipped with the quickcharging port. The quick charge port is com- patible with most CHAdeMO
* (Japanese
industry standard) connectors on charging stations. * : Charging stations using this standard are UL certified and safe to use in the US. Improper charging can result in a fire, prop- erty damage, and serious injury or death.
Cleaning the EV charging cable
WA R N I N G Before cleaning, be sure to remove the charging cable plug from the socket andthe regular charging plug from the vehi- cle. Do not connect or disconnect the plug with a wet hand. Doing so can cause anelectric shock.
 Never expose the metal terminal of the regular charge connector or the chargingcable plug to water or neutral detergent.Water or detergent entering into the plugs can cause a fire or
an electric shock.
CAUTIONNever use benzine, petrol, organic solvents, acid, or alkaline solvents to clean the charg- ing cable. Doing so c
ould cause deformation,
discolour, or malfunction. Also, these sub- stances may be present
in various cleaners,
so check carefully before use.
Regular charging (using 240V Electric Vehicle Sup-ply Equipment)
WA R N I N G
CAUTION Be sure to use a 240V EVSE compatible with i-MiEV. Use of a non-compatible 240V EVSE may not charge the main drive lith-ium-ion battery correctly
or may damage the
main drive lithium-ion battery.NOTE
 The 240V EVSE compatib
le with i-MiEV is
available separately. Contact a certified i-MiEV dealer.
Quick charging (charging method with quick charger)
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Carefully read instru
ctions on “Precautions
during charging the main drive lithium-ionbattery” on page 3-14,
described in this sec-
tion and also instructions for a quick charger you uses, and follow them.
1. Fully apply the parking brake and move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) posi-tion. 2. Stop the electric devices such as lamps, air conditioning, etc.
and turn the electric
motor switch to the “LOCK” position.
3. Pull the quick charging lid opener (A) at the bottom left of the driver’s seat to openthe quick charging lid (B) at the left rear side of the vehicle. 4. Remove key and lock the vehicle. 5. Press the tab (C) to open the inner lid (D).
WA R N I N G Be sure to use a qu
ick charger compatible
with i-MiEV. Use of a non-compatible quick charger may cause a fire or mal- function.For the quick charger compatible with i- MiEV, consult an certified i-MiEV dealer. For operation of a quick charger, follow instructions for each quick charger. Never connect or disc
onnect the charger
with a wet hand. Never pull the cable to disconnect the charger. During charging, the
cooling fans under
the hood may automa
tically be operated
even if the electric motor switch is in the“LOCK” position. Ke
ep your hands away
from the cooling fan during charging. As the quick charge connector is heavier in comparison to th
e regular charge con-
nector, allowing it to drop could causedamage to the vehicl
e or charge connector
or personal injury.
CAUTION If the charge connector cannot easily be con- nected to the charge port, do not force theconnection. Foreign mate
rial may be in the
charge connector or charge port, or the charging device may not
be compatible with
your vehicle. Contact a certified i-MiEVdealer.NOTE
 Repeatedly performi
ng only quick charging
can reduce the batter
y capacity. Regular
charging is recommended unless quickcharging is necessary.  Before using a publicly
available quick char-
ger, confirm that the charger is suitable for your vehicle.  Make sure to lock the doors to prevent theft, etc. during charging.
A
B
E
D
C
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