2011 MITSUBISHI I-MIEV battery capacity

Familiarizing yourself with
i-MiEV E00202600016
This
section describes features that the i-MiEV has
as an electric vehicle and gives precautions that
you should observe. It is important. Please read it
carefully.
Main features E00202700017
l Energy
required for driving is only electrici-
ty and fuel supply is not required.
l The traction battery and electric motor unit
are mounted outside the passenger compart-
ment. In this way, passenger space is ob-
tained for riding of four adults.
l With the high performance motor, noise and
vibration during driving are greatly limited
and powerful acceleration can also be ob-
tained.
l With regenerative braking, the traction bat-
tery is automatically charged when the accel-
erator is released.
l The vehicle can be charged from general pow-
er outlets (rated AC 220-240 V).
l Charge with the quick charger for i-MiEV is
also available.
l The creeping behaviour occurs in i-MiEV
like a vehicle with automatic transmission.
Regenerative braking
It is equivalent to engine braking of an engine vehi-
cle. If you step off the accelerator pedal during driv-
ing, motion energy is converted into electric energy
using the motor as a power generator.
In this conversion, braking force is generated and
converted electric energy is charged in the traction
battery. Regenerative braking is stronger in the order of the
selector

lever position of “C” (COMFORT), “D”
(DRIVE), “B” (BRAKE).
Put the selector lever to the “B” (BRAKE) or “C”
(COMFORT) position according to the driving con-
dition.
“B”: Strong regenerative braking (For downhill)
“C”: Weak regenerative braking (For long cruising)
Traction battery E00202800018
l It
is the battery to operate the motor (electric
motor unit) and the air conditioning.
In addition to the traction battery, i-MiEV
has the auxiliary battery to operate lamps, wip-
ers, etc.
l Compact, light-weight lithium ion battery
with high energy density is used for the trac-
tion battery.
l The lithium ion battery has the following char-
acteristics. Please read this carefully and
treat the battery paying attention to the fol-
lowing:
Characteristics l It is not necessary to consume the battery com-
pletely before charging.
l The capacity is gradually degraded depend-
ing on time used and operating conditions.
l The performance may be changed due to the
outside temperature. At low temperature, in
particular, the cruising range is short and the
charging time is long, compared to operation
at normal temperature.
l If you store your vehicle at an extremely
high or low temperature, the battery capacity
may be lowered.
l The battery is gradually discharged without
use and the battery charge is lowered. Precautions for operation
l Do

not store your vehicle with the energy lev-
el gauge showing 0 bars.
Doing so could damage the traction battery.
The battery may have to be replaced depend-
ing on the low capacity.
l If you do not use your vehicle for a long
time, please charge the traction battery to the
full every 3 months so that the energy level
gauge may not be 0 bars.
l MITSUBISHI MOTORS collects traction bat-
teries. If you scrap your vehicle, please con-
sult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.
NOTE l The progress of the battery capacity loss de-
pends on the vehicle usage and the environ-
ment.
We recommend to do regular charging from
2 bars or less to charge completely at least
once in 3 months.
The procedure lets the battery remaining indi-
cator adjusted automatically.
Cruising range E00202900019
l Even
if the charge level is the same, the cruis-
ing range may vary depending on the driving
conditions. Since driving at high speed or
climbing on a hill requires higher consump-
tion of the traction battery than usual, the
cruising range is shortened.
l Since the air conditioning (cooling or heat-
ing) consumes power of the traction battery,
its operation results in a shorter cruising
range. Maintain an appropriate temperature. General information
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Cautions and actions to deal with intense heat
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l When
the vehicle is driven in a high ambient temperature, its air-conditioner performance can be insufficient. Also, using the air conditioner can reduce the
vehicle’s cruising range.
l When the ambient temperature is approximately 40 °C or higher, the phenomena described below may occur. Please take the described corrective action. Approx. ambient tem-
perature Phenomena Corrective action
Approx. 40 °C to
45 °C Startup and driving During quick charging, repeated high-speed driving, or repeated uphill
driving, the power down warning lamp* comes on and the motor out-
put is restricted to protect the traction battery or motor (electric motor
unit).
Stop the vehicle for a while, avoid
quick charging, and wait for the power
down warning lamp* to go off.Approx. 45 °C to
60 °C Startup and driving
During continued high-speed driving or continued uphill driving, the
power down warning lamp* comes on and the motor output is restric-
ted to protect the traction battery or motor (electric motor unit).
If you continue driving after the power down warning lamp* has come
on, the vehicle may stop when you have driven a few kilometres. (The
vehicle stops when the traction battery temperature reaches

60 °C.)
Charging and battery Charging may become impossible. (When the traction battery tempera-
ture

is 60 °C or higher, charging is limited to protect the traction battery. Park in a well-ventilated, shady place.
The traction battery capacity decreases more quickly, and the cruising
range decreases more quickly. When you park, do so in a well-ventila-
ted, shady place.Approx. 60 °C or high-
er Startup and driving
The power down warning lamp* comes on, and the vehicle may stop.
(The vehicle stops when the traction battery temperature reaches
60 °C.) Park in a well-ventilated, shady place,
avoid quick charging, and wait for the
power down warning lamp* to go off.
Charging and battery Deterioration of the traction battery becomes extremely fast. Park in a well-ventilated, shady place. NOTE
l *: Refer to “Power down warning lamp” on page

4-11. Illumination of the power down warning lamp does not indicate a malfunction. General information
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Battery
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There
are two types of batteries installed in your ve-
hicle: a traction battery for operating the motor (elec-
tric motor unit) and air conditioning as well as an
auxiliary battery for starting the electric motor unit
and operating the lamps, wipers, etc. This chapter
explains charging of the traction battery.
NOTE
l The auxiliary battery is automatically charg-
ed while the ready indicator is illuminated or
during charge for the traction battery. Refer
to “Ready indicator” on page 4-09.
l If the auxiliary battery is flat, the electric mo-
tor unit cannot be started. Refer to “Emergen-
cy starting” on page 7-02. Basic knowledge for charging
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There
are two types of charging: regular charging
and quick charging.
Regular charging is performed through the on-
board charger using rated AC 220-240 V outlet as
the power source.
The rated AC voltage may differ from country to
country.
Quick charging is performed with the quick charg-
er compatible with i-MiEV.
NOTE
l Repeatedly performing only quick charging
may reduce the battery capacity. In usual
charge, regular charging is recommended.
l To maintain the capacity of the traction bat-
tery, the following is recommended:
• Fully charge the vehicle in regular charg-ing every two weeks.
• Do not repeat charging near the full charge level.
l The quick charging gives priority when the
regular charging and the quick charging are
performed at the same time.
At this time, the regular charging will be stop-
ped.
l The progress of the battery capacity loss de-
pends on the vehicle usage and the environ-
ment.
We recommend to perform normal charging
from 2 segments or less to charge completely
at least once in 3 months.
The procedure lets the battery remaining indi-
cator adjusted automatically. Guideline for charging time
E08300700010
The
regular charging time (from 1 bar of energy lev-
el gauge to full charge) is different according to the
current value.
l 230 V/16 A → about 6 hours
l 230 V/13 A → about 7 hours
l 230 V/10 A → about 8 hours
About 30 minutes with quick charger (About 80 %
of full charge)
NOTE l The charging time may vary depending on
the battery condition, operation environment
of the vehicle and specification of the quick
charger. Charging
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CAUTION
l
Before moving your vehicle,
check that the warning lamp is
OFF.
NOTE l The

flashing of the warning lamp
and the buzzer can be disabled.
For further information, we recom-
mend you to consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.
l When the driver’s door is open,
the door ajar warning buzzer does
not sound because the electric mo-
tor reminder or selector lever re-
minder sounds. Electric motor unit warning
lamp
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This

warning lamp will illuminate when
there is a fault at the high voltage area.
Refer to “Service precautions” on page
8-06. CAUTION
l
If
the lamp illuminates while
driving, immediately park your
vehicle in a safe place and we
recommend you to have it
checked. Power down warning lamp
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This warning lamp illuminates at the fol-
lowing

cases, and activation of the safe-
ty mechanism will limit output.
l When the energy level gauge
shows 0 bars
l When the traction battery capacity
is not sufficient, the voltage is low
or the temperature of the motor
(electric motor unit) or traction bat-
tery is high or low
NOTE l When the power down warning
lamp illuminates, avoid sudden ac-
celeration and sudden starting.
When the remaining power in the
traction battery is low, recharge
the traction battery as soon as pos-
sible.
l Illumination of the power down
warning lamp does not indicate a
malfunction. Combination headlamps and
dipper switch E00506002099
Headlamps
NOTE l Do
not leave the lamps on for a long time
while the ready indicator is not illuminated.
A run-down auxiliary battery could result.
l When it rains, or when the vehicle has been
washed, the inside of the lens sometimes be-
comes foggy, but this does not indicate a func-
tional problem.
When the lamp is switched on, the heat will
remove the fog. However, if water gathers in-
side the lamp, we recommend you to have it
checked.
Rotate the switch to turn on the lamps. Instruments and controls
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During cold weather
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The
capacity of the auxiliary battery is reduced at
low temperatures. This is an inevitable result of its
chemical and physical properties. This is why a
very cold auxiliary battery, particularly one that is
not fully charged will only deliver a fraction of the
starting current which is normally available.
We recommend you to have the auxiliary battery
checked before the start of cold weather and, if nec-
essary, have it charged or replaced.
This does not only ensure reliable starting, but an
auxiliary battery which is kept fully charged also
has a longer life.
Disconnection and connection E08402700015
To disconnect the auxiliary battery cable, stop the
electric

motor unit, first disconnect the negative (-)
terminal and then the positive (+) terminal. When
connecting the auxiliary battery, first connect the
positive (+) terminal and then the negative (-) termi-
nal.
NOTE
l Open the terminal cover (A) before discon-
necting or connecting the positive (+) termi-
nal of the auxiliary battery.
l Loosen the nut (B), and then disconnect the
auxiliary battery cable from the positive (+)
terminal. WARNING
l Keep sparks, cigarettes, and flames away
from the auxiliary battery because the
auxiliary battery could explode.
l When installing the auxiliary battery,
start connection with the positive (+) ter-
minal. If connection is started from the
negative (-) terminal, sparks will occur if
the positive (+) terminal touches any oth-
er parts, and this may cause the auxiliary
battery to explode.
l The auxiliary battery electrolyte is ex-
tremely caustic. Do not allow it to come
in contact with your eyes, skin, clothing,
or the painted surfaces of the vehicle.
Spilt electrolyte should be flushed imme-
diately with ample amounts of water.
Irritation to eyes or skin from contact
with electrolyte requires immediate medi-
cal attention.
l Ventilate when charging or using the aux-
iliary battery in an enclosed space. CAUTION
l
Keep it out of reach of children.
l When

replacing the auxiliary battery, re-
move the connected positive (+) and nega-
tive (-) terminals after turning the electric
motor switch to the “LOCK” position
and waiting at least 1 minute. If the auxil-
iary battery terminal is removed just af-
ter the electric motor switch is turned to
the “LOCK” position, this may cause dam-
age to components of the electric motor
unit.
l Never short-circuit the auxiliary battery.
This could cause it to overheat and be dam-
aged.
l If the auxiliary battery is to be quick-
charged, first disconnect the battery ca-
bles.
l In order to prevent a short circuit, be
sure to disconnect the negative (-) termi-
nal first.
l Always wear protective eye goggles when
working near the auxiliary battery.
l Do not bring the nearby parts, the plastic
parts and so on into contact with sulphu-
ric acid (battery electrolyte) which may
crack, stain or discolour them.
If they are in contact, wipe off with soft
cloth, chamois or the like and an aqueous
solution of neutral detergent then imme-
diately rinse the affected parts with plen-
ty of water. Vehicle care and Maintenance
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Bonnet room
In
the bonnet room, the fuse block is located as
shown in the illustration. Press the tab (A) and re-
move the cover. Fuse load capacity
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The fuse capacity and the names of electrical sys-
tems

protected by the fuses are indicated on the
fuse block cover. Passenger compartment fuse location table
E08404200014 No. Sym-
bol Electrical system Capaci-
ties
1 Tail lamp (left)
7.5 A
2 Cigarette lighter/Ac-
cessory socket
15 A
3 — ——
4 Starter
7.5 A
5 Audio system amp
20 A
6 — ——
7 Tail lamp (right)
7.5 A
8 Outside rear-view mir-
rors
7.5 A
9 Control unit (Electric
motor unit)
7.5 A
* : Fusible link No. Sym-
bol Electrical system Capaci-
ties
10 Control unit
7.5 A
11 Rear fog lamp
10 A
12 Central door lock
15 A
13 Room lamp
10 A
14 Rear window wiper
15 A
15 Gauge
7.5 A
16 Relay
7.5 A
17 Heated seat
20 A
18 Option
10 A
19 Heated door mirror
7.5 A
20 Windscreen wiper
20 A
21 Reversing lamps
7.5 A
22 Demister
30 A
23 Heater
30 A
24 Auxiliary battery
30 A*
25 Radio
10 A
26 Electronic controlled
unit
15 A
* : Fusible link l
Some
fuses may not be installed on your ve-
hicle, depending on the vehicle model or spec-
ifications. Vehicle care and Maintenance
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l
The table above shows the main equipment
corresponding to each fuse.
Bonnet room fuse location table E08404300015No. Sym-
bol Electrical system Capaci-
ty
1 — ——
2 Auxiliary battery
30 A*
3 Electric motor switch
40 A*
4 Radiator fan motor
40 A*
5 Electric window con-
trol 40 A
*
6 Brake electric vacuum
pump 30 A
*
7 Electric motor unit con-
trol 15 A
8 Stop lamps 15 A
* : Fusible link No. Sym-
bol Electrical system Capaci-
ty
9 Front fog lamps 15 A
10 Water pump (Electric
motor unit) 15 A
11 Charge 10 A
12 Hazard warning flasher 10 A
13 Horn 10 A
14 Daytime running lamps 10 A
15 Traction battery cool-
ing fan motor 15 A
16 Water pump (Air con-
ditioning) 10 A
17 Headlamp low beam
(right) 20 A
18 Headlamp low beam
(left) 20 A
19 Headlamp high-beam
(right) 10 A
20 Headlamp high-beam
(left) 10 A
* : Fusible link l
Some
fuses may not be installed on your ve-
hicle, depending on the vehicle model or spec-
ifications.
l The table above shows the main equipment
corresponding to each fuse. Identification of fuse
E08404400016 Capacity Colour
7.5 A Brown
10 A Red
15 A Blue
20 A Yellow
30 A Green (fuse type) / Pink (fusible
link type)
40 A Green (fusible link type) Fuse replacement
E08404500017
1. Before
replacing a fuse, always turn off the
electrical circuit concerned and turn the elec-
tric motor switch to the “LOCK” position.
2. Remove the fuse puller (A) from the inside of the fuse cover in the passenger compart-
ment. 3. Referring

to the fuse load capacity table,
check the fuse pertaining to the problem. Vehicle care and Maintenance
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Accessory (Installation) 03
Accessory socket 6-11
Active stability control (ASC)
5-16
Additional equipment 8-20
Air conditioning Important operation tips for the air condition-
ing 6-09
Air purifier 6-09
Airbag 3-20
Antenna 6-10
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) 5-14 Warning lamp 5-14
Assist grips 6-16
Auxiliary battery 8-12 Specification 9-04
Auxiliary battery charge warning lamp 4-10
BBasic knowledge for charging 1-02
Battery
Auxiliary battery

8-12
Auxiliary battery charge warning lamp 4-10
Discharged battery (Emergency starting) 7-02
Disposal information for used batteries 04
Traction battery 02
Bonnet 8-07
Brake assist system 5-13
Brake Anti-lock brake 5-14
Braking 5-12
Fluid 8-11,9-07
Parking brake 5-03
Warning lamp 4-09
Bulb capacity 8-23 CCapacities 9-07
Card holder 6-11,6-14
Cargo loads 5-19
Central door locks 2-06
Charging indicator

4-09
Charging Guideline for charging time 1-02
Quick charging 1-08
Regular charging 1-04
Child restraint 3-11
Child-protection rear doors 2-07
Cleaning Exterior of your vehicle 8-03
Interior of your vehicle 8-02
Plastic, vinyl leather, etc. 8-02
Cold Cautions and actions to deal with intense
cold 06
Combination headlamps and dipper switch 4-11
Coolant 8-09,9-07
Cruising range 02,9-06
Cruising range indicator 4-03,4-06
Cup holder 6-15
D Daytime running lamps 4-13
Bulb capacity
8-24
Replacement 8-31
Demister (rear window) 4-18
Dimensions 9-03
Dipper (High/Low beam change) 4-13
Door ajar warning lamp 4-10
Doors Central door locks 2-06
Child-protection 2-07 Lock and unlock 2-05
Driving the vehicle
5-11
Driving, alcohol and drugs 5-02
E Economical driving 5-02
Electric motor switch

5-07
Electric motor unit Warning lamp 4-11
Electric motor Number 9-02
Specifications 9-04
Electric power steering system (EPS) 5-15
Electric window control 2-09 Driver’s switches 2-09
Lock switch 2-09
Passenger’s switches 2-09
Timer function 2-10
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting sys-
tem) 2-02
Emergency starting 7-02
Energy level gauge 4-06
Energy usage indicator 4-03
EV charging cable 1-03
Exterior and interior lamp operation 8-19
F Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-07
Fluid
Brake fluid 8-11,9-07
Coolant 8-09
Hot water heater fluid

8-09,9-07
Washer fluid 8-11,9-07
For cold and snowy weather 8-20
Front fog lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Indication lamp 4-09 Alphabetical index
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