MITSUBISHI iMiEV 2017 1.G User Guide

If this warning light comes on or
flashes while you’re driving...
Quick index 2-3
2
Selector lever position indicator in the instru-
ment cluster flashes slowly
 Have the transmission checked at a cert
ified i-MiEV dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
P.5-21
and
ASC indicator and ASC OFF indicator
 Park your vehicle in a safe place a
nd turn off the electric motor unit.
Restart the electric motor unit and check to see if the indicator comes on again.  If the indicator does not go out, or if it
comes on again, have your vehicle
inspected at a certified i-MiEV
dealer as soon as possible.
 When this indicator comes on, the acti
ve stability contro
l is not functioning
and normal operation of the vehi
cle will not be affected.
P.5-30
Tire pressure monitoring system warning light
 If the warning light comes on, you shoul
d stop and adjust the tires to the
proper inflation pressure
as soon as possible.
(See “Tire inflation pr
essures” on page 9-13.)
Once adjustments have been made, the
warning light will go off after a few
minutes of driving.  If the warning light blinks for appr
oximately 1 minute and then remains
continuously illuminated, the system is
not operating properly. If the sys-
tem returns to normal, the warning li
ght will go off. If the warning light
does not go off, have the vehicle insp
ected at a certified i-MiEV dealer.
P.5-31, 5-32
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
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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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If this problem occurs...
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2
The vehicle is stuck
in sand, mud, or
snow.
Rock your vehicle back and forth to free it. P.8-13
WA R N I N G When attempting to rock your vehicle out of
a stuck position, be sure that
no one is near the vehicl
e. The rocking motion may c
ause the vehicle to
suddenly lurch forward or backward, possibly injuring bystanders. Avoid spinning the wheels. Prolonged efforts to free
a stuck vehicle may result
in transmission failure.
If the vehicle remains stuck after several rocking attempts, have a towing service pull the vehicle out.
Problem
Do this
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The brakes are not functioning prop- erly after driving through water.
Dry out the brakes by driving slowly whil
e lightly pressing the brake pedal. P.6-5
A tire is punctured.
1. Park the vehicle in a safe place where the surface is flat and level. 2. Repair the flat tire with tire repair kit.
P.8-5
Problem
Do this
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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 .....................................................3-8California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ...............................3-8 Cautions and actions to deal with intense heat ................................3-8 Cautions and actions to deal with intense cold ..............................3-10Charging ........................................................................................3-13 Precautions during Charging the Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery ................................................3-15Regular charging (charging method with rated AC 120 V
outlet) .....
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EV charging cable ..........................................................................3-23Regular charging (using 240 V Electric Vehicle Supply
Equipment) ......
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Quick charging (charging method with quick charger) ..
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Charging troubleshooting guide ....................................................3-31 High-Voltage components ......
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MiEV Remote System ...................................................................3-36
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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)

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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.  When regenerative braking produces strong brake force, the stop lights willilluminate, even if the brake pedal is not depressed.
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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

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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 commonlyused lithium ion batt
eries, will decrease
according to time and usage. This type of decrease in battery capacity is normal, andis 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.
• Repeatedly performing quick charging can reduce battery capacity
. Regular charging is
recommended unless quick charging is nec-essary.
 Do not store your vehicle at ambient temper- atures above 131

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 Put the selector lever in the “B” (REGEN- ERATIVE BRAKE MODE) or “Eco” (ECOMODE) position according to the road con-dition. Using appropriate regenerative brak- ing can help increase
the cruising range.
Refer to “Regenerative braking” on page3-3.NOTE
Range-Driving conditions Shorten driving range
Lengthen
driving range
Range Reducing Condition Range Extending
High acceleration, speed Driving
style Low acceleration, speed
Heater on Heater usage
Heater off
(or use seat heater)
A/C on A/C usage A/C off Highway City/Highway City
Heavy payload Payload Light payload Windy, wet Weather Calm, dry Uphill, rough Road conditio
ns Flat/Downhill, smooth
D-mode Drive mode (Eco or B mode)
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While charging, even if the electric motor switch is in the “LOCK” position, you mayhear operating sounds such as sounds from the cooling fan and air conditioning compres- sor when operating the main drive lithium-ionbattery cooling system
or Remote Climate
Control. This is normal. Refer to “Remote Climate Control” on page 3-36, 3-47.
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This vehicle should not be modified with non-Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts. Mitsubishi Motors designs and manufactures
Operating sound under charg- ing or Remote Climate Control
For persons with electro-medi-cal apparatus such as implant-able cardiac pacemaker or implantable cardiovascular defibrillator
WA R N I N G Before charging, read the instructions described below carefully and follow them. Also read and follow the instruc-tions for “Regular charging (charging method with rated AC 120 V outlet)” on page 3-16, “Regular
charging (using 240 V
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment)” on page 3-26, and “Quick
charging (charging
method with quick
charger)” on page
3-27. Before charging, indivi
duals using an elec-
tro-medical apparatu
s such as implant-
able pacemakers and implantable cardiovascular-defibril
lators should check
with the manufacturer of the apparatus to confirm the effect of the electromagnetic waves from charging
. The electromagnetic
waves may affect the operations of the electro-medical apparatus.
 When performing re
gular charging, keep
your electro-medical apparatus, such asimplantable cardiac pacemaker orimplantable cardiovas
cular defibrillator,
away from the charge connector, EV charging cable, control box or regularcharging station. Do not perform quick charging and keep away from a quick ch
arger. Electromag-
netic waves produced
by a quick charger
may affect the operation of your electric-medical apparatus. If you have acciden- tally approached a qu
ick charger, walk
away from the quick
charger immediately.
If quick charging is necessary, ask some- one for help. While charging;• Do not stay inside the vehicle.• Do not go inside the vehicle, for example to remove or place an item in the passen-ger compartment.• Do not open the liftgate, for example toremove or place an item in the cargo area.
Modifications to and racing of your vehicle
WA R N I N G
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