2012 MITSUBISHI iMiEV remote control

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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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To operate the Remote Climate Control
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The following conditions must be met to operate the Remote
Climate Control.

Selector lever: P (PARK) position.

Electric motor switch: LOCK position.

EV charging cable (regular charger): Connected.

Quick charging: Not used (if so equipped).

Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery Level Indicator: Shows
one bar or more. Refer to “Main Drive Lithium-ion Bat-
tery Level Indicator” on page 1-63.

All doors and the liftgate: Closed.
1. Start charging. Refer to “Regular charging (charging
method with rated AC 120 V outlet)” on page 1-20.
2. Turn on the MiEV Remote. Refer to “To turn the MiEV
Remote ON/OFF” on page 1-50.3. Press the MODE switch (E) to change the mode to
Remote Climate Control (3).
WA R N I N G
!
Improper charging can result in a fire, property
damage, and serious injury or death.
Carefully read and follow instructions in “Precau-
tion on Charging the Main Drive Lithium-ion Bat-
tery” on page 1-18 and “Regular charging (charging
method with rated AC 120 V outlet)” on page 1-20.
1_ Shown the ON timer
2_ Shown the OFF timer
3_ Shown the Remote Climate Control
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4. Select a desired mode by pressing UP switch (C) or
DOWN switch (D).The modes will be changed in the order from 1 to 4 by
pushing the UP switch.
1_ COOL: Pre-Cooling Mode
2_ HEAT: Pre-Heating Mode
3_
: Pre-Defroster Mode
4_ A/C OFF: Remote Climate Control OFF
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5. Press the power/communication switch (B) for less than 1
second to send the setting to the vehicle. The MiEV
Remote will sound melodies on transmission and recep-
tion.NOTE
The melodies can be turned off. Refer to “To turn on/off
melody and buzzer“ on page 1-63.

If a communication error occurs or the MiEV Remote
System is not functioning properly, the buzzer will sound.
Refer to “Display of MiEV Remote during communicat-
ing with vehicle” on page 1-57.
6. Turn off the MiEV Remote. Refer to “To turn the MiEV
Remote ON/OFF” on page 1-50.To stop the Remote Climate Control
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The Remote Climate Control can be stopped by either of the
following methods.A. By using the MiEV Remote, after pressing the manual
charging switch (H), press the power/communication
switch (B) for less than 1 second.
B. By using the MiEV Remote, select the A/C OFF mode
and send the setting. Refer to “To operate the Remote Cli-
mate Control” on page 1-60.
C. Turn the electric motor switch to the “ACC” or the “ON”
position.
D. Disconnect the regular charge connector from the vehicle.
NOTE
The Remote Climate Control will not stop if the doors or
liftgate are opened after the Remote Climate Control has
started.
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The remening energy is shown by the number of segments
displayed.
NOTE
More than remained quantity in the Main Drive
Lithium-ion Battery is necessary to operate the Remote
Climate Control.
3. Turn off the MiEV Remote. Refer to “To turn the MiEV
Remote ON/OFF” on page 1-50.
General information
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Your MiEV Remote System operates on a radio frequency sub-
ject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules
(For vehicles sold in U.S.A.) and Industry Canada Rules (For
vehicles sold in Canada). This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of the Industry Canada Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions.

This device may not cause harmful interference.

This device must accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
:
3 segments: Full or near full
:
2 segments: Moderate
:
1 segment: Low
:
0 segments: Empty or near empty
CAUTION
!
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the manufacturer for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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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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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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