2012 MITSUBISHI iMiEV stop start

General information/Charging
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Since the main drive lithium-ion battery cooling system
uses cool air from the air conditioning system, the air con-
ditioning will automatically be operated.
After quick charging, you may find dehumidified water
from the air conditioning system under the vehicle. It is
not a malfunction.
8. Charging is complete when the charging indicator turns
off.
Disconnect the quick charge connector according to the
manual of the quick charger.9. Close the inner lid and close the quick charging lid.
NOTE
If the electric motor switch is turned to the “START” posi-
tion with the quick charge connector connected to the
quick charge port, the electric motor unit cannot be
started.
Be sure to disconnect the quick charge connector before
starting the electric motor unit.

Charging may stop before full charge. This is a control for
efficient charge and not a malfunction.
To achieve full charge, repeat charging from Step 5 again.

Make sure that the inner lid is completely closed before
closing the quick charging lid.
If the quick charging lid is forcibly closed without first
completely closing inner lid, the hinge on the inner lid
may be broken.
CAUTION
!
Do not leave the quick charge connected to the quick
charge port after charging.
Someone might stumble on the charger or the quick
charge port might get damaged.
WA R N I N G
!
After charging, be sure to close the inner lid and the
quick charging lid completely.
Be careful that water or dust does not enter in the
quick charge port, inner lid and quick charge con-
nector.
Entry of water or dust could cause a fire, electric
shock or short circuit.
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1-38 General information/Charging
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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Quick charge is dis-
continued.Charging is stopped by the quick
charge timer.Charging will stop depending on the timer function setting of the quick
charge device.If you need to charge the main drive lithium-ion battery
more, start the charging procedure again.
Charging stops at 80% capacity. Charging is designed to stop when the main drive lithium-ion battery
capacity reaches 80%. If you need to charge the main drive lithium-ion
battery more than 80%, start the charging procedure again.
The power supply for the quick
charger is off.Check whether the power supply for the quick charger is off.
Symptom
Possible cause
Possible solution
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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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Seat and restraint systems
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NOTE
With the exception of the seat belt for the driver, the seat
belts in all other seating positions are equipped with an
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) function. If you pull
the seat belt fully out of the retractor, the retractor will
switch to its ALR child restraint installation function (see
page 2-31).
When the ALR function has been activated, the seat belt
will only retract. If this happens, let the belt fully retract,
then pull the seat belt back out, repeating steps 1 through
4.
5. To release the belt, press the button on the buckle and
allow the belt to retract.
If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull it out and check
for kinks or twists in the webbing. Then make sure it
remains untwisted as it retracts.
Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning light
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A tone and warning light are used to remind the driver to fasten
the seat belt.
If the electric motor switch is turned to the “ON” position with-
out the driver’s seat belt being fastened, a warning light will
come on, and a tone will sound for approximately 6 seconds to
remind you to fasten your seat belt.
If the seat belt remains unfastened approximately 1 minute
later, the warning light will flash and the tone will sound inter-
mittently for approximately 90 seconds when the vehicle is
driven.
If the seat belt subsequently remains unfastened, the warning
light and tone will issue further warnings each time the vehicle
starts moving from a stop. And if the driver unfastens the seat
WA R N I N G
!
Be sure the lap belt portion fits snugly and is worn
as low as possible across the hips, not around the
waist. Failure to follow this instruction will increase
the risk of serious injury or death in the event of an
accident.
Be sure the seat belt webbing is not twisted when
worn. Twisted webbing may adversely affect seat
belt performance.
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3-22 Features and controls
3Power window control
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NOTE
Never try to operate the main switch and sub-switch in
different directions at the same time. This will freeze the
window in position.

Operating the power windows repeatedly with the electric
motor unit stopped will run down the 12V starter battery.
Use the window switches only while the electric motor
unit is operating.
Main switch
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The main switch located on the driver’s door can be used to
operate all the windows.
A window can be opened or closed by operating the corre-
sponding switch.
Press the switch down to open the window, and pull up the
switch to close it.
If the driver’s door window switch is fully pressed down, the
driver’s door window automatically opens completely.
If you want to stop the window movement, operate the switch
lightly in the reverse direction.
1- Open (down)
2- Close (up)
WA R N I N G
!
Before operating the power windows, make sure
that nothing can be trapped (head, hands, fingers,
etc.) in the window.
Never leave the vehicle without carrying the key.
Never leave children or unreliable adults unat-
tended inside the vehicle.
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Features and controls
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Key reminder buzzer
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If the driver’s door is opened while the electric motor switch is
in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position, a tone will sound.
CAUTION
!
Do not remove the key from the electric motor
switch while driving. The steering wheel will lock,
causing loss of control.
If the ready indicator is turned off while driving, the
power brake booster will stop functioning and brak-
ing efficiency will be reduced. Also, the power steer-
ing system will not function and it will require
greater effort to manually steer the vehicle.
Do not leave the key in the “ON” position for a long
time when the electric motor unit is not running.
This will cause the 12V starter battery to run down.
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