2012 MITSUBISHI iMiEV lock

General information/Charging
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NOTE
When the regular charge connector is connected to the
charge port, the charging indicator 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 (I) on the instrument
cluster.
Refer to “Energy level gauge” on page 3-69.10. Charging is complete when the charging indicator turns
off. Pull out the regular charge connector while pressing
the button (J).
NOTE
Charging can be stopped half way. In this case, pull out
the regular charge connector while pressing the button.
I
WA R N I N G
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After charging, disconnect the charge connector
completely from the charge port. If the charge con-
nector remains partially engaged with the latch
unlocked, the electric motor switch can be turned to
the “START” position and the vehicle can be moved.
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11. Close the inner lid and close the regular charging lid.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 com-
pletely closing the inner lid, the hinge on the inner lid may
be broken.
12. Remove the charging cable plug from the outlet.
13. Install the cap on the regular charge connector.
Main drive lithium-ion battery warming system

(if so equipped)
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You cannot charge the main drive lithium-ion battery when the
main drive lithium-ion battery temperature is -13 °F (-25 °C) or
lower.
The air conditioning will automatically operate and the main
drive lithium-ion battery will be heated when all the following
conditions are met.
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After charging, be sure to close the inner lid and the
regular charging lid completely.
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 elec-
tric shock.
• The main drive lithium-ion battery temperature is -13 °F
(-25 °C) or lower.
• The energy level gauge shows 40% or more of full charge.
• The electric motor switch is in the “LOCK” position.
• The regular charge connector is connected to the regular
charge port.
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General information/Charging
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1 Quick charging (charging method with
quick charger)
(if so equipped)
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Your vehicle may be equipped with the quick charging port.
The quick charge port is compatible 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, property damage, and
serious injury or death.
Carefully read instructions on “Precautions during charging the
main drive lithium-ion battery” on page 1-18, described in this
section and also instructions for a quick charger you uses, and
follow them.
NOTE
Repeatedly performing only quick charging (if so
equipped) can reduce the battery capacity. Regular charg-
ing is recommended unless quick charging is necessary.

Before using a publicly available quick charger, confirm
that the charger is suitable for your vehicle.

Make sure to lock the doors to prevent theft, etc. during
charging.
1. Fully apply the parking brake and move the selector lever
to the “P” (PARK) position.
2. Stop the electric devices such as lamps, air conditioning,
etc. and turn the electric motor switch to the “LOCK”
position.
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Be sure to use a quick charger compatible with i-
MiEV. Use of a non-compatible quick charger may
cause a fire or malfunction.
For the quick charger compatible with i-MiEV, con-
sult an certified i-MiEV dealer.
For operation of a quick charger, follow instructions
for each quick charger.
Never connect or disconnect the charger with a wet
hand.
Never pull the cable to disconnect the charger.
During charging, the cooling fans under the hood
may automatically be operated even if the electric
motor switch is in the “LOCK” position. Keep your
hands away from the cooling fan during charging.

As the quick charge connector is heavier in compar-
ison to the regular charge connector, allowing it to
drop could cause damage to the vehicle or charge
connector or personal injury.
CAUTION
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If the charge connector cannot easily be connected
to the charge port, do not force the connection. For-
eign material may be in the charge connector or
charge port, or the charging device may not be com-
patible with your vehicle. Contact a certified i-MiEV
dealer.
WA R N I N G
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3. Pull the quick charging lid opener (A) at the bottom left of
the driver’s seat to open the 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).
A
B
WA R N I N G
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Do not touch the metal terminal of the quick charge
port (E) and the quick charge connector.
Doing so could cause an electric shock and/or mal-
function.CDE
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General information/Charging
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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 certified i-MiEV dealer.

If the charge port becomes frozen, use a hair dryer to
defrost and dry it before charging. Forcing the charging
connector into the charging port while it is frozen can
damage the port, and it may prevent charging.6. Insert the quick charge connector completely into the
quick charge port to begin charging.
For connecting and disconnecting, follow the instruction
manual for each quick charger.
CAUTION
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Be sure to insert the quick charge connector straight
into the quick charge port all the way to the base.
Failure to do so may result in the main drive lith-
ium-ion battery not charging or cause damage to the
charging equipment.
Do not leave the inner lid open for any significant
period of time without the charge connector
inserted. Foreign material, if allowed to enter the
port, can damage the port and/or prevent charging.
WA R N I N G
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Be sure to insert the charge connector completely
into the charge port.
If the charge connector is only partially inserted and
the connector latch is not locked, the electric motor
switch could be turned to the “START” position and
the vehicle could start moving
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1Charging troubleshooting guide
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Symptom
Possible cause
Possible solution
Charging cannot be
started.The electric motor switch is in
the ON position.Before charging, place the electric motor switch in the “LOCK” position.
The main drive lithium-ion bat-
tery is already fully charged.Charging cannot be performed if the main drive lithium-ion battery is
already fully charged. Charging automatically turns off if the main drive
lithium-ion battery is fully charged.
The temperature of the main
drive lithium-ion battery is too
high or too low to charge.Confirm the main drive lithium-ion battery temperature.
Refer to “Cautions and actions to deal with intense heat” on page 1-10
and “Cautions and actions to deal with intense cold” on page 1-12.
The 12V starter battery is dis-
charged.The main drive lithium-ion battery can be charged if the vehicle electrical
systems cannot be turned on. If the battery is discharged, charge or jump
start the 12V starter battery. Refer to “Jump-starting” on page 6-2.
The vehicle has a malfunction. The vehicle or charger may have a malfunction. Confirm if the warning
light on the meter is illuminated. Confirm if the indicator on the charger
is indicating a malfunction. If a warning is displayed, stop charging and
contact a certified i-MiEV dealer.
Regular charging
cannot be started.There is no electrical power com-
ing from the outlet.Confirm that there has not been a power failure. Make sure the breaker is
on. If an outlet with a timer device installed is used, power will only be
available at the time set by the timer.
Confirm if the Ready (green) indicator on the control box is illuminated.
The charge connector is not con-
nected correctly.Confirm the charge connector is connected correctly.
Charging Timer by
MiEV remote cannot
be started.Refer to “Action to be taken when the MiEV Remote system does not operate correctly” on page 1-67.BK0140800US.book 38 ページ ２０１１年９月２９日　木曜日　午後３時２８分

General information/Charging
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Regular charging is
discontinued.There is no power coming from
the outlet.There may have been a electrical power failure, or the breaker may have
failed.Charging will resume when the power source is reset.
The EV charging cable has been
disconnected.Check that the EV charging cable has not been disconnected.
The button on the regular charge
connector has been pressed.If the charge connector button is pressed for a long period of time, charg-
ing will be stopped. Start the charging procedure again.
The temperature of the main
drive lithium-ion battery is too
hot or too cold to charge.Confirm the main drive lithium-ion battery temperature.
Refer to “Cautions and actions to deal with intense heat” on page 1-10
and “Cautions and actions to deal with intense cold” on page 1-12.
Charging is stopped by the regu-
lar charge timer.Charging will stop depending on the timer function setting of the regular
charge device. If you need to charge the main drive lithium-ion battery
more, start the charging procedure again.
Quick charging can-
not be started.The charge connector is not con-
nected correctly and/or not
locked.Check that the charge connector is connected correctly and that it is
locked.
The self-diagnostic function of
the quick charge device returns a
negative result.There is a possibility that the vehicle has a malfunction. Stop charging
and contact a certified i-MiEV dealer.
The power switch of the quick
charger is off.Check the power switch of the quick charger.
Symptom
Possible cause
Possible solution
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In case of a collision
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In case of a collision, follow the instructions described below
to avoid severe burns and electrical shock that may result in
serious injury or death.
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If your vehicle is drivable, pull your vehicle off the
road in a safe place, move the selector lever to the P
(PARK) position, apply the parking brake and turn
the electric motor switch to the lock position.
Never touch high-voltage wiring, connectors, and
other high-voltage parts, such as inverter unit and
main drive lithium-ion battery. An electric shock
may occur if exposed electric wires are visible when
viewed from inside or outside of your vehicle. For
their locations, see “High-voltage components” on
page 1-41.
If the vehicle receives a strong impact to the floor
while driving, stop the vehicle in a safe place and
check the floor.
Leaks or damage to the main drive lithium-ion bat-
tery may result in a fire. If you discover them, con-
tact emergency services immediately. Since the fluid
leak may be lithium manganite from the Lithium-
ion battery, never touch a fluid leak inside or outside
the vehicle. If the fluid contacts your skin or eyes,
wash it off immediately with a large amount of
water and receive immediate medical attention to
help avoid serious injury.

If a fire occurs in this vehicle, leave the vehicle as
soon as possible. Only use a type ABC, BC or C fire
extinguisher that is meant for use on electrical fires.
Using water or the incorrect fire extinguisher can
result in serious injury or death from electrical
shock.
If your vehicle needs to be towed, transport the vehi-
cle on a flatbed truck or tow the vehicle either with
all wheels or the rear wheels (drive wheels) off the
ground. If the rear wheels are on the ground when
towing, this may cause damage to the electric
motors. Also this may cause a fire, if wiring in the
electric motor unit room becomes damaged. Refer to
“Towing” on page 6-19.
If you are not able to safely assess the vehicle due to
vehicle damage, do not touch the vehicle. Leave the
vehicle and contact emergency services. Advise
emergency responders that this is an electric vehicle.
In the event of an accident that requires body repair
and painting, the vehicle should be delivered to a
Certified i-MiEV dealer to have the main drive lith-
ium-ion battery and high voltage parts such as the
inverter, including the wiring harness, removed
prior to painting. The main drive lithium-ion bat-
tery when exposed to heat in the paint booth will
experience battery capacity loss.
A damaged main drive lithium-ion battery can also
pose safety risks to untrained mechanics and repair
personnel.
WA R N I N G
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