2012 MITSUBISHI iMiEV heater

Overview
Under the hood/Electric motor unit room
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On board charger/DC-DC converter
P. 7 - 2
Inverter P.1-42Brake electric vacuum pump
P.3-73 Coolant reservoir
P. 7 - 7 Windshield washer fluid reservoir
P. 7 - 1 1
12V starter battery
P. 7 - 1 3
Hot water heater reservoir
P. 7 - 7
Brake fluid reservoir
P.7-12 Under the hood Electric motor unit room
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1-6 General information/Charging
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Range-Driving conditions
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Shorten
driving
range

Lengthen
driving
range
Range Reducing Condition Range Extending
High acceleration, speed Driving style Low acceleration, speed
Heater on Heater usageHeater 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 conditions Flat/Downhill, smooth
D-mode Drive mode (Eco or B mode)
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1-12 General information/Charging
1Cautions and actions to deal with intense cold
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When the vehicle is driven in a low ambient temperatures, its heater performance can be insufficient. Also, using the heater
can reduce the vehicle’s cruising range.

When the ambient temperature is approximately 5 °F (-15 °C) or lower, the phenomena described below may occur. Please
take the corrective actions described below.Approx. ambi-
ent tempera-
ture
Phenomena
Corrective action
Approx.5 °F (-
15 °C) or lowerStartup and
driving• Motor output is restricted, and the power down warning
light*
1 may come on.
perature is 5 °F (-15 °C) or lower and the main drive lith-
ium-ion battery’s remaining power is 50 %, the driving
performance may decrease by approximately 30 %>• Keep driving if you can drive at a
safe speed.
If you cannot drive at a safe speed,
stop the vehicle in a safe place and
charge the main drive lithium-ion
battery.
• Regenerative braking performance may decrease. • When braking, depress the brake
pedal more strongly.
Charging and
battery•
•Charging times get longer.
Complete charging may not be possible.• When you have finished driving,
charge the main drive lithium-ion
battery before battery temperature
falls.
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NOTE
Repeatedly performing only quick charging (if so
equipped) can reduce the battery capacity. Regular charg-
ing is recommended unless quick charging is necessary.

To help maintain the capacity of the main drive lithium-
ion battery, the following is recommended:• Fully charge the vehicle by regular charging every 2
weeks.
• Do not repeat charging when the main drive lithium-ion
battery is at or near the full charge.

Both of the regular charging and quick charge cannot be
performed at the same time. The quick charging (if so
equipped) is given priority.

It is recommended that you perform regular charging from
2 bars or less on the energy level gauge to full at least
every three months. This lets the energy level gauge adjust
to decreases in battery capacity and correctly show the
remaining energy in the main drive lithium-ion battery.
CAUTION
!
To prevent damage to the charging equipment:
• Do not close the charge port lid without closing the
cap.
• Do not subject the charging equipment to impact.
• Do not pull or twist the charge cable.
• Do not drag the charge cable.
• Do not store charging equipment in locations
where the temperature is above 185 °F (85°C) or
below -40 °F (-40 °C).
• Do not place the charging equipment close to a
heater or other heat source.

Make sure the inner cap is closed on the charge port
when charging is finished. If the charge port lid is
closed when the cap is opened, water or foreign
materials may enter the charge port.
Do not charge when a vehicle body cover is in use.
This may cause damage to the charge connector.
Do not attempt to perform a jump start on the 12V
starter battery at the same time that the main drive
lithium-ion battery is being charged. Doing so may
damage the vehicle or charging cable and could
cause an injury. See “Jump-starting” in the “6. For
emergency” section.
Forcing the charge connector to connect may cause
damage to the charging equipment and vehicle.
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1 High-Voltage components
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High voltage components and wiring cables are located as
shown in the figure below.
WA R N I N G
!
The EV (Electric Vehicle) system uses high voltage
up to DC 330 volt. The system can be hot during and
after starting and when the vehicle is shut off. Be
careful of both the high voltage and the high temper-
ature. Follow the warning labels that are attached to
the vehicle.
Never disassemble, remove or replace high-voltage
parts, cables or connectors. Failure to follow this
instruction can result in severe burns or electric
shock causing serious injury or death. High-voltage
cables are colored orange. The vehicle high voltage
system has no user serviceable parts. Take your
vehicle to a Certified i-MiEV dealer for any neces-
sary maintenance.
1- Regular charge port
2- MCU
3- Main drive lithium-ion battery
4- Heater
5- Air conditioner compressor
6- High voltage connector
7- Service plug
8- Electric motor (Electric motor unit)
9- On board charger/DC-DC converter
10- Quick charge port
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General information/Charging
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Remote Climate Control
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NOTE
The Remote Climate Control works regardless the posi-
tion of the air conditioning switch or dial on the vehicle.
While the Remote Climate Control is activated, the air
conditioning switch or dial on the vehicle will not affect
operation of the cooler, heater or defroster.

The Remote Climate Control will automatically stop 30
minutes after the Remote Climate Control has been set.

The Remote Climate Control is operated by electric power
supplied through the EV charging cable (regular charger).

Under the following conditions, the effect of the Remote
Climate Control can be decreased.
• When the outside temperature is very high.
• When the sunlight is strong.
• When the outside temperature is very low.

When Remote Climate Control is activated while charg-
ing the Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery, the time required
to fully charge the Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery will
become longer or the amount of charge may decrease if
the OFF timer has been set.

If the Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery Warming System
(if so equipped) is operated while the Remote Climate
Control is activated, the Remote Climate Control will
stop. When the Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery Warming
System stops, the Remote Climate Control will resume.
Refer to “Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery Warming Sys-
tem” on page 1-26.

While the Remote Climate Control is activated, if a heated
seat switch is ON, the heated seat will operate.
WA R N I N G
!
The Remote Climate Control, even when set, cannot
be relied upon to maintain safe vehicle cabin tem-
peratures while the vehicle is stopped or parked.
Never leave children or persons requiring supervi-
sion/nursing unattended inside the vehicle. Temper-
ature inside the vehicle could become extremely high
or low resulting in a risk of heat stroke or hyper-
thermia that could result in death.
In addition, children can activate switches and con-
trols, resulting in an injury or fatal accident.
While the Remote Climate Control is activated, keep
away from the cooling fan under the front hood,
since the cooling fan may automatically operate
even if the electric motor switch is in the “LOCK”
position.
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Seat and restraint systems
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Heated seat (Driver’s side only)
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The heated seat can be operated when the electric motor switch
is in the “ON” position.
The indicator light (A) will illuminate while the heater is on.1- Heater on.
2- Heater off
WA R N I N G
!
Persons who are unable to feel temperature change
or skin pain due to age, illness, injury, medication,
alcohol use, fatigue or other physical conditions or
who have sensitive skin may suffer burns when
using the heated seat even at low temperatures. To
reduce the risk of burns, people with such conditions
must use care when using the heated seat.
CAUTION
!
Switch off the seat heater when not in use.
Do not place heavy objects on the seat or stick pins,
needles, or other pointed objects into the seat.
Do not place a blanket, cushion, or other insulating
material on the seat while using the heater; doing so
can cause the heater element to overheat.
When cleaning the seat, do not use benzine, kero-
sene, gasoline, alcohol, or other organic solvents;
doing so can cause damage not only to the surface of
the seat, but also to the heater.
If water or any other liquid is spilled on the seat,
allow it to dry thoroughly before attempting to use
the heater.
Turn the heater off immediately if it appears to be
malfunctioning during use.
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Features and controls
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To fold the mirrorThe outside mirror can be folded in toward the side window to
prevent damage when parking in tight locations.
Heated mirror
(if so equipped)
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When the rear window defogger switch is pressed, the outside
rearview mirrors are defogged or defrosted. Current will flow
through the heater element inside the mirrors, thus clearing
away frost or condensation.
The indicator light (C) will illuminate while the defogger is on.
The heater will be turned off automatically in about 20 min-
utes.
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