2012 MITSUBISHI iMiEV charging

General information/Charging
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Actions to be taken when the MiEV Remote system does not operate correctly
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Take the following actions when the system does not operate correctly. If the system still does not operate correctly after the
action(s) have been taken, a system component may not be working properly. Please consult with a certified i-MiEV dealer to check
it.
Phenomena
Cause
Remedy
Charging does not start when regular charge
connector is inserted.“ON” timer has been set. Cancel the “ON” timer.
The regular charge connector is not
locked completely.Lock the regular charge connector securely.
A household electrical outlet, which the
EV charging cable is connected to, is
shut down.(e.g. disconnected plug)Turn on the household electrical outlet and make
sure the plug is securely connected.
MiEV Remote
does not operate
normally.MiEV Remote is not
powered on.Batteries in the MiEV Remote are
defective or the batteries are discharged.Replace the batteries in the MiEV Remote.
Refer to “Replacement of batteries for the MiEV
Remote” on page 1-65.
No indicator lights
come on when the
remote is turned on.
Melody or buzzer does
not sound.Melody or buzzer has been disabled. Enable the melody or buzzer.
Refer to “To turn on/off melody and buzzer” on
page 1-63.
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The following
symbol blinks
when the power
supply/communi-
cation switch on
the MiEV Remote
is pressed.

ERROR
symbol

symbolBlinks after about 1
second.
Electrical noise source is present in
the vicinity of the MiEV Remote.
(e.g. personal computer)

Electrical noise source is present
between the vehicle and the MiEV
Remote.Move away from the noise source.
Blinks after about 10
seconds.The MiEV Remote antenna is not
extended.Extend the MiEV Remote antenna to communi-
cate.
Out of effective communication range.
(e.g. too far away from the vehicle, or
radio signal is interfered)Move to the location where the system reaches
the effective communication range.
The electric motor switch is at the posi-
tion other than “LOCK” position.Turn the electric motor switch to the “LOCK”
position.

Electrical noise source is present in
the vicinity of the vehicle.

Electrical noise source is present
between the vehicle and the MiEV
Remote.Move away from the noise source.
12V starter battery is discharged. Charge or replace the 12V starter battery.
Refer to “Jump-starting” on page 6-2, “12V
starter battery” on page 9-8.
The below symbol blinks about 10 seconds
after the power/communication switch on
the MiEV Remote is pressed.

ERROR symbolSome errors occur while the system is in
processing.Press the power/communication switch again.
Phenomena
Cause
Remedy
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General information/Charging
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Charging Timer is
not possible.After the power/com-
munication switch is
pressed, the following
symbol blinks in sev-
eral seconds.

ERROR symbol

symbolRegular charge connector is not inserted
or not locked completely.Lock the regular charge connector securely.
A household electrical outlet, which the
EV charging cable (regular charger) is
connected to, is shut down.(e.g. discon-
nected plug)Turn on the household electrical outlet which the
EV charging cable (regular charger) is connected
to.
Ground fault at the household electrical
outlet. Otherwise, the power supply at
the household electrical outlet is cut off.Check the ground fault and confirm the plug is
connected.
If the charging unit is equipped with the
timer function, the power supply to the
unit has been cut off.Preset the Charging Timer while the charging
unit with timer function is powered on.
After the power/com-
munication switch is
pressed, the following
symbol blinks in sev-
eral seconds.

ERROR symbolThe selector lever is at a position other
than P (PARK).Place the selector lever to P (PARK) position.
Quick charging is in progress. (if so
equipped) (The symbol illumi-
nates.)Terminate the quick charging, or wait until the
quick charging completes.
The temperature of the Main Drive Lith-
ium-ion Battery has exceeded about
140 °F (60 °C).Allow the temperature of the Main Drive Lith-
ium-ion Battery to reach normal operating tem-
perature. Refer to “Cautions and action to deal
with intense heat” on page 1-10.
The temperature of the Main Drive Lith-
ium-ion Battery has been under about -
13 °F (-25 °C).(except vehicles with
Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery Warm-
ing System)Allow the temperature of the Main Drive Lith-
ium-ion Battery to reach normal operating tem-
perature. Refer to “Cautions and action to deal
with intense cold” on page 1-12.
Phenomena
Cause
Remedy
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Timed charging is
impossible.The system is charged
although the ON timer
is being set.Backup charging for the Main Drive
Lithium-ion Battery Warming System
has been operated. (if so equipped)This is not a malfunction.Charging will be termi-
nated when the system has been charged enough
for the Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery Warming
System.
Charging is preset, but
the specified charging
level is not satisfied.

The charging level
is not expected
amount.

Is not charged.

Is not charged at
the preset time.The timer is cancelled or the preset time
is changed by using another MiEV
Remote.Check whether another person has operated his
or her MiEV Remote.
The electric motor switch has been
operated before the system is charged.Check whether the electric motor switch has
been operated before the system is charged.
The temperature of the Main Drive Lith-
ium-ion Battery has exceeded about
140 °F (60 °C).Allow the temperature of the Main Drive Lith-
ium-ion Battery to reach normal operating tem-
perature. Refer to “Cautions and action to deal
with intense heat” on page 1-10.
The temperature of the Main Drive Lith-
ium-ion Battery has been under about -
13 °F (-25 °C). (except vehicles with
Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery Warm-
ing System)Allow the temperature of the Main Drive Lith-
ium-ion Battery to reach normal operating tem-
perature. Refer to “Cautions and action to deal
with intense cold” on page 1-12.
Charging Timer is not preset correctly. Preset the timed charging again.
Although the charging
is preset, too much time
is needed to charge the
system fully.The Remote Climate Control has been
activated.Check whether the Remote Climate Control has
been activated.
The Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery
Warming System has been operated. (if
so equipped)Move the vehicle to a warmer location.
Temperature of the Main Drive Lith-
ium-ion Battery is low.Refer to “Cautions and action to deal with
intense cold” on page 1-12.
Phenomena
Cause
Remedy
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General information/Charging
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Timed charging is
impossible.It is not fully charged. If the charging unit is equipped with the
timer function, the power supply to the
unit has been cut off.Preset the Charging Timer while the charging
unit with timer function is powered on.
The Remote Cli-
mate Control can-
not be activated.After the power/com-
munication switch is
pressed, the following
symbol blinks in sev-
eral seconds.

ERROR symbol

symbolThe regular charge connector is not
inserted or it is not locked completely.Lock the regular charge connector securely.
A household electrical outlet, which the
EV charging cable (regular charge) is
connected to, is shut down.(e.g. discon-
nected plug)Turn on the household electrical outlet which the
EV charging cable (regular charge) is connected
to.
Ground fault at the household electrical
outlet. Otherwise, the power supply at
the household electrical outlet is cut off.Check the ground fault and confirm the plug is
connected.
If the charging unit is equipped with the
timer function, the power supply to the
unit has been cut off.Preset the Charging Timer while the charging
unit with timer function is powered on.
After the power/com-
munication switch is
pressed, the following
symbol blinks in sev-
eral seconds.

ERROR symbol

symbolThe Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery
charging level is low.Charge the Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery until
the MiEV Remote illuminates the battery charg-
ing level by at least 1 segment.
Phenomena
Cause
Remedy
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The Remote Cli-
mate Control can-
not be activated.After the power/com-
munication switch is
pressed, the following
symbol blinks in sev-
eral seconds.

ERROR symbolAny of the door or liftgate is open. Close all the doors and liftgate.
The selector lever is at the position other
than P (PARK).Place the selector lever to P (PARK) position.
Quick charging is in progress. (if so
equipped)
(The symbol will illuminate.)Terminate the quick charging, or wait until the
quick charging completes.
The temperature of the Main Drive Lith-
ium-ion Battery has exceeded about
140 °F (60 °C).Allow the temperature of the Main Drive Lith-
ium-ion Battery to reach normal operating tem-
perature. Refer to “Cautions and action to deal
with intense heat” on page 1-10.
The temperature of the Main Drive Lith-
ium-ion Battery has been under about -
13 °F (-25 °C). (except vehicles with
Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery Warm-
ing System)Allow the temperature of the Main Drive Lith-
ium-ion Battery to reach normal operating tem-
perature. Refer to “Cautions and action to deal
with intense cold” on page 1-12.
The Remote Climate
Control is not activated.The electric motor switch has been
operated before the system is charged.Check whether the electric motor switch has
been operated before the system is charged.
The temperature of the Main Drive Lith-
ium-ion Battery has exceeded about
140 °F (60 °C).Allow the temperature of the Main Drive Lith-
ium-ion Battery to reach normal operating tem-
perature. Refer to “Cautions and action to deal
with intense heat” on page 1-10.
The temperature of the Main Drive Lith-
ium-ion Battery has been under about -
13 °F (-25 °C). (except vehicles with
Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery Warm-
ing System)Allow the temperature of the Main Drive Lith-
ium-ion Battery to reach normal operating tem-
perature. Refer to “Cautions and action to deal
with intense cold” on page 1-12.
Phenomena
Cause
Remedy
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General information/Charging
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Cleaning the MiEV Remote
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1. Gently wipe with gauze or another soft cloth soaked with a mild soap and water solution.
2. Wipe off all the detergent with a soft cloth dipped in fresh water and thoroughly wrung out.
3. Wipe all moisture off and dry in a shaded, well-ventilated area.The Remote Cli-
mate Control can-
not be activated.The heated seat is not
powered on.The heated seat switch is turned off. Turn on the heated seat switch.
The heated seat
becomes hot while the
air conditioning (cool-
ing) is activated.The heated seat switch is turned on. Turn off the heated seat switch.
CAUTION
!
Never use benzine, petrol, or other organic solvents, or acid or alkaline solvents. Doing so could cause deformation,
discolor, or malfunction. Also, these substances may be present in various cleaners, so check carefully before use.
Phenomena
Cause
Remedy
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Features and controls
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Energy level gauge
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The energy level gauge indicates the remaining power in the
main drive lithium-ion battery during charging or when the
electric motor switch is in the “ON” position.NOTE
The charging indicator is also illuminated during charg-
ing.
Refer to “Charging indicator” on page 3-72.
Low energy warning indicator
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When the electric motor switch is in the “ON” position and the
remaining bar of the energy level gauge shows 2 bars or less,
the warning indicator (A) and the charging bars (B) flash as
follows:
When the energy level gauge shows 2 bars: The warning indi-
cator flashes.
When the energy level gauge shows 1 bar: The warning indica-
tor and the charging bars flash alternately.
Recharge the main drive lithium-ion battery as soon as possi-
ble.
F- Battery is fully charged.
E- Charge the battery.
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