2012 MITSUBISHI iMiEV battery

General information/Charging
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While the main drive lithium-ion battery is being charged
When the ground cable is disconnected
Check the grounding of the outlet being used. If the outlet is properly grounded, contact a
certified i-MiEV dealer.
When an electric leakage occurs or the EV charging cable malfunctions
Stop use immediately and contact a certified i-MiEV dealer.
When the EV charging cable malfunctions
Stop use immediately and contact a certified i-MiEV dealer.
If the control box indicator light does not illuminate after connecting the charging cable
plug to the outlet, check the circuit breaker for the outlet. If the breaker has tripped, the cir-
cuit may not be suitable for use with EV charging cable. You should have a licensed electri-
cian inspect and repair the electrical circuit. If the breaker is not tripped, stop using the EV
charging cable and contact a certified i-MiEV dealer.
READY
(Green)
CHARGE
(Orange)
FAULT
(Red)
Status and action to be taken
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NOTE
All indicators are illuminated momentarily for confirming
operation when the charging cable plug is inserted into an
outlet. After that, the green indicator is continuously illu-
minated.

The orange indicator will go off when charging is com-
pleted. The green indicator is continuously illuminated
while charging cable plug is inserted into an outlet.
WA R N I N G
!
Improper use of the EV charging cable can result in
a fire, property damage, and serious injury or death.
Carefully read instructions regarding “Precautions
during charging the main drive lithium-ion battery”
on page 1-18 and on “Regular charging (charging
from rated AC 120 V outlet)” on page 1-21 and
described in this section and follow them.
Always use an outlet protected by a ground-fault
circuit interrupter, rated for 15A or more, and that
is connected to a dedicated branch circuit.
Never use an extension cable or conversion adapter.
When using a non-waterproof outlet, take care to
avoid contact with rainwater during charging.
Never connect or disconnect the plug with a wet
hand.
Make sure that the plug is inserted all the way into
the socket before use. Continued charging with a
plug not completely inserted or pulled halfway out
of the socket may result in a risk of overheating or
fire.
If the indictors show the EV charging cable mal-
functions as described below, stop using the EV
charging cable and contact a certified i-MiEV
dealer.
Never disassemble the EV charging cable or attempt
to open the control box.
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Cleaning the EV charging cable
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1. Gently wipe outside surface of the EV charging cable with
gauze or a similar soft cloth soaked with a mild soap and
water solution.
2. Wipe off all 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.
Regular charging (using 240V Electric
Vehicle Supply Equipment)
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You can charge your vehicle through the regular charging port
using 240V Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) com-
patible with i-MiEV.
Carefully read instructions on “Precautions during charging the
main drive lithium-ion battery” on page 1-18, described in this
section.
For connecting/disconnecting the charging connector to/from
the vehicle, follow instructions for the regular charging (charg-
ing method with rated AC 120V outlet) on page 1-20. Also fol-
low instructions provided with the 240V EVSE.NOTE
The 240V EVSE compatible with i-MiEV is available
separately. Contact a certified i-MiEV dealer.
WA R N I N G
!
Before cleaning, be sure to remove the charging
cable plug from the socket and the regular charging
plug from the vehicle. Do not connect or disconnect
the plug with a wet hand. Doing so can cause an elec-
tric shock.
Never expose the metal terminal of the regular
charge connector or the charging cable plug to
water or neutral detergent.
Water or detergent entering into the plugs can cause
a fire or an electric shock.
CAUTION
!
Never use benzine, petrol, organic solvents, acid, or
alkaline solvents to clean the charging cable. Doing
so could cause deformation, discolour, or malfunc-
tion. Also, these substances may be present in vari-
ous cleaners, so check carefully before use.
CAUTION
!
Be sure to use a 240V EVSE compatible with i-
MiEV. Use of a non-compatible 240V EVSE may not
charge the main drive lithium-ion battery correctly
or may damage the main drive lithium-ion battery.
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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.
WA R N I N G
!
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
!
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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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
!
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
!
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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7. Make sure that the charging indicator on the instrument
cluster is illuminated.
If the charging indicator is not illuminated, charging has
not started.
Refer to the quick charger user manual.
NOTE
When the quick charging plug is connected to the charg-
ing connection, the charging indicator will blink. Once
charging has started, the charging indicator will illumi-
nate.

The charge level for the main drive lithium-ion battery
can be checked with the energy level gauge (F) on the
instrument cluster. Refer to “Energy level gauge” on page
3-69.

Operation noise may be heard from the vehicle body dur-
ing quick charging.
This noise comes from operation of the main drive lith-
ium-ion battery cooling system, and it is not a malfunc-
tion.
F
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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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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