2012 MITSUBISHI iMiEV battery

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*: EVSE = Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment
Category
Charge port
Charge connector
Charging Source
Charging time
with fully dis-
charged battery
Refer-
ence
Level 2
Regular charging
220-240V
(Primary Home
EVSE* Dock-
Available sepa-
rately)
passenger side of vehicleHome or public charging
deviceAbout 6 hoursP.1-20, 1-
32
Quick charging
(charging method
with quick
charger) (if so
equipped)
driver side of vehicle (if so
equipped)Public charging stations
where availableAbout 30 minutes
for 80 % chargeP.1-33
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Charging time will vary depending on battery condition, air temperature and condition of power source (such as specification of the
quick charger).
A vehicle equipped with a quick charge port is compatible with most CHAdeMO (Japanese industry standard) connectors on charg-
ing stations. Charging stations using the CHAdeMO standard are UL certified and safe to use in the US.NOTE
The 12V starter battery will be automatically charged during charging and also while the ready indicator is illuminated. Refer
to “Ready indicator” on page 3-72.

Repeatedly performing only quick charging can reduce battery capacity. Regular charging is recommended unless quick charg-
ing is necessary.

If the 12V starter battery is discharged, the main drive lithium-ion battery cannot be charged. Refer to “Jump-starting” on page
6-2.
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1-18 General information/Charging
1Precautions during Charging the Main
Drive Lithium-ion Battery
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WA R N I N G
!
Improper charging can result in a fire, property
damage, and serious injury or death.
Read the instructions described below carefully and
follow them. Also read and follow the instructions
for “Regular charging (charging method with rated
AC 120V outlet)” on page 1-20, Regular charging
(using 240V Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) on
page 1-32 and “Quick charging (charging method
with quick charger)” on page 1-33 before using the
charging device.
• Never connect or disconnect the charge connector
or plug with wet hands.
• Make sure there is no water or foreign materials in
the charge port, charge connector or plug, and
that they are not damaged or affected by rust or
corrosion. If any of these conditions are noticeable,
do not charge the main drive lithium-ion battery.
• Never touch the metal contacts of the charge port,
charge connector or plug.
• Never charge the main drive lithium-ion battery or
touch the vehicle when there is lightning. A light-
ning strike may back feed into the charger causing
damage and possible personal injury or death.
• Never disassemble or modify the charge port or
charging cable.
• If you notice unusual odor or smoke coming from
the vehicle, charging cable or plug, or if the charg-
ing cable or plug becomes hot to the touch, stop
charging immediately.

Individuals using an electro-medical apparatus such
as implantable pacemakers and implantable cardio-
vascular-defibrillators should check with the manu-
facturer of the apparatus to confirm the effect of the
electromagnetic waves from charging. The electro-
magnetic waves may affect the operations of the
electro-medical apparatus.
If you have an implantable cardiac pacemaker or an
implantable cardiovascular defibrillator, while the
main drive lithium-ion battery is charging:
• Do not stay inside the vehicle.
• Do not go inside the vehicle, for example to remove
or place an item in the passenger compartment.
• Do not open the rear hatch, for example to remove
or place an item in the cargo area.
Charging may affect the operation of electric med-
ical devices and result in serious personal injury or
death.

Keep away from the cooling fan under the hood dur-
ing charging. During charging, the cooling fan may
automatically be operated even if the electric motor
switch is in the “LOCK” position.
WA R N I N G
!
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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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1Regular charging (charging method with
rated AC 120 V outlet)
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Carefully read instructions regarding “Precautions during
charging the main drive lithium-ion battery” on page 1-18 and
described in this section and also instructions on “EV charging
cable” on page 1-28 or instructions for a charging device you
use, and follow them.
NOTE
Your vehicle is equipped with an EV charging cable for
regular charging. Refer to “EV charging cable” on page 1-
28.

When connecting or disconnecting the regular charge con-
nector, insert/pull out the connector straight.
Also, do not incline or twist the connector.
Doing so could cause a bad connection or malfunction.

Make sure to lock the doors to prevent theft, etc. during
charging.
WA R N I N G
!
Improper charging can result in a fire, property
damage, and serious injury or death.
Always use an outlet protected by a ground-fault
circuit interrupter, rated AC 120V and for amper-
age equal to or greater than the value specified on
the charging device, and that is connected to a dedi-
cated branch circuit. If the circuit is shared, and
another electrical device is being used at the same
time the vehicle is charging, the breaker may trip,
the circuit may overheat resulting in a fire. The cir-
cuit may cause adverse interference on MCB (Moul-
ded Circuit Board) and to household electrical
appliances such as TVs and audio systems.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, connect only to a
properly grounded and waterproofed outlet.
Never use an extension cable or conversion adapter.
Never force the connection if the charging cable or
plug shows damage or is not easily connected due to
foreign material entering the plug or the outlet.
Never use an outlet that is worn, damaged, or will
not hold the plug firmly.

Make sure that the plug is inserted all the way into
the outlet before use.
While it is normal for the plug and charging cable to
become warm during charging, discontinue use
immediately if the plug or charging cable becomes
too hot to touch.
Never pull the cable to remove the plug.
Never connect or disconnect the plug with a wet
hand.
WA R N I N G
!
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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
!
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.
J
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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.
WA R N I N G
!
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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The energy level gauge (A) in the instrument cluster and charg-
ing indicator (B) illuminate while the main drive lithium-ion
battery warming system is operating.
The main drive lithium-ion battery warming system will auto-
matically stop when the main drive lithium-ion battery temper-
ature is -4°F (-20°C) or higher.
NOTE
The main drive lithium-ion battery warming system does
not operate when the main drive lithium-ion battery tem-
perature is -22 °F (-30 °C) or lower.

When the main drive lithium-ion battery warming system
operates while the remote climate control is operating, the
remote climate control stops. When the main drive lith-
ium-ion battery warming system stops, the remote climate
control operates again.
A
B
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