2012 MITSUBISHI iMiEV Owners Manual

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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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1EV charging cable
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Your vehicle is equipped with an EV charging cable that consists of a cable (A), control box (B), plug (C) and regular charge con-
nector (D).
Ready (green), Charge (orange) and Fault (red) indicators are on the control box and they will illuminate/blink in response to the
following conditions:
: Illuminates : Blinking : Not illuminated
AB CD
READY
(Green)
CHARGE
(Orange)
FA U LT
(Red)
Status and action to be taken
Every time the charging cable plug (C) is connected to an outlet, all indicator lights illumi-
nate for 1/2 second, then go out.
After initial processing is completed, when the regular charge connector is not connected to
the vehicle, or the regular charge connector is connected to the vehicle but charging is not
being performed.
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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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Handling and storing the control box
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NOTE
Use hook and a rope that can support the weight of the EV
charging cable, 8.8 lbs (4 kg) as shown in the figure
below.

Make sure that the rope has no damage before use.FCC Notice: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residen-
tial installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio commu-
nications.
However, these is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the use is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
CAUTION
!
Use the method shown below to help secure the con-
trol box and to prevent the plug from being pulled
halfway out of the socket during charging.
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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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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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