2013 MITSUBISHI iMiEV battery

Approx. ambient
temperature Phenomena Corrective action
Approx. -25 °C or
lower Startup and driving l
Motor output is restricted, and the power down warning lamp* 1
may come on.
lower and the traction battery’s remaining power is 50 %, the driv-
ing performance may decrease by approximately 50 %> l
Keep driving if you can drive the
same speed as surrounding vehi-
cles. If you cannot drive the same
speed as surrounding vehicles, stop
the vehicle in a safe place and
charge the traction battery or drive
carefully safely surrounding vehi-
cles.
l Regenerative braking performance may decrease.
lWhen
braking, depress the brake
pedal more strongly.
Charging and battery l
Charging may become impossible.
lWhen
you have finished driving,
charge the traction battery before
its temperature falls. Approx. -30 °C or
lower Startup and driving l
The
ready indicator* 2
does not come on, and startup may not be
possible.
l In the worst-case scenario, the vehicle may become undrivable
(with the energy level gauge and cruising range indications still
shown). l
In the daytime, wait for the temper-
ature to rise. When the temperature
in the vicinity of the traction bat-
tery has risen, start up.
l Regenerative braking performance may decrease.
lWhen
braking, depress the brake
pedal more strongly
Charging and battery l
Charging may become impossible.
lIn
the daytime, wait for the temper-
ature to rise. When the temperature
in the vicinity of the traction bat-
tery has risen, begin charging. CAUTION
l
If the outside temperature is
-25 °C or less, the lithium ion battery may freeze and it cannot be charged or provide power to drive the vehicle. Move
the vehicle to a warm location. General information
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Charging.......................................................................................
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Battery .......................................................................................... 1-04
Basic knowledge for charging ...................................................... 1-04
EV charging cable* ...................................................................... 1-05
Regular charging (charging method with rated AC 220-240 V outlet)..................................................................... 1-08
Quick charging (charging method with quick charger) ................1-12
Charging troubleshooting guide ................................................... 1-16
MiEV Remote System* ................................................................ 1-18Charging
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Battery
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There
are two types of batteries installed in your ve-
hicle: a traction battery for operating the motor (elec-
tric motor unit) and air conditioning as well as an
auxiliary battery for starting the electric motor unit
and operating the lamps, wipers, etc. This chapter
explains charging of the traction battery.
NOTE
l The auxiliary battery is automatically charg-
ed while the ready indicator is illuminated or
during charge for the traction battery.
Refer to “Ready indicator” on page 4-09.
l If the auxiliary battery is flat, the electric mo-
tor unit cannot be started. Also, the charging
cannot be started.
Refer to “Emergency starting” on page 7-02. Basic knowledge for charging
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There
are two types of charging: regular charging
and quick charging.
Regular charging is performed through the on-
board charger using rated AC 220-240 V outlet as
the power source.
The rated AC voltage may differ from country to
country.
Quick charging is performed with the quick charg-
er compatible with i-MiEV. WARNING
l To
reduce the risk of electric shock or
fire due to electric leak, always use an out-
let protected by a residual current detec-
tor, rated for amperage equal to or great-
er than the value specified by
MITSUBISHI MOTORS, and that is con-
nected to a dedicated branch circuit. If
the circuit is shared, and another electri-
cal device is being used at the same time
the vehicle is charging, the breaker may
trip and the circuit may cause adverse in-
terference on MCB (Moulded Circuit
Board) and household electrical applian-
ces such as TVs and audio systems.
l It is possible to charge even in rain or
snow. However, be sure to pay attention
to the following:
• Never connect or disconnect thecharge connector with a wet hand to
prevent an electric shock.
• Never make the connection wet when charging.
Never charge in bad weather such as
heavy rain, strong wind and with the risk WARNING
of lightning. Also, do not keep opening
the
inner lid and the charging lid or do
not leave the EV charging cable in out-
door areas. Doing so could lead to water
entering the charge connector or the
charge port, resulting in fire or an elec-
tric shock.
l If the connected part of the charging plug
has been buried in snow while charging,
turn off the hand switch or the breaker
connected with the outlet first, then re-
move the snow and disconnect the charg-
ing plug. If your vehicle body has been
buried in snow while charging, remove
the snow and then disconnect the charge
connector. CAUTION
l
Do
not attempt to perform a jump start
on the auxiliary battery at the same time
that the traction battery is being charged.
Doing so may damage the vehicle or charg-
ing cable and could cause injury. Refer to
“Emergency starting” on page 7-02.
NOTE l Repeatedly

performing only quick charging
may reduce the battery capacity. In usual
charge, regular charging is recommended.
l To maintain the capacity of the traction bat-
tery, the following is recommended:
• Fully charge the vehicle in regular charg-ing every two weeks. Charging
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• Do not repeat charging near the full
charge level.
l The quick charging gives priority when the
regular charging and the quick charging are
performed at the same time.
At this time, the regular charging will be stop-
ped.
l The progress of the battery capacity loss de-
pends on the vehicle usage and the environ-
ment.
We recommend to do regular charging from
2 segments or less to charge completely at
least once in 3 months.
The procedure lets the battery remaining indi-
cator adjusted automatically.
l In the event of an electrical power outage
while charging, charging restarts automatical-
ly with the restoration of electricity.
EV charging cable* E08301100066
Your vehicle is equipped with the EV charging ca-
ble (A) with control box (B).
Indicator (LED)
(Green)
(Orange) (Red)
READY
CHARGE
FAULT The indicator illuminates/blinks in the following
conditions.
: Illuminates : Blinking : Not illuminates Charging
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READY
(Green) CHARGE
(Orange) FAULT
(Red) Normal operating condition of the control box
Every time the charging cable plug (C) is connected to an outlet, all indication lamps illuminate for 0.5 seconds.
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.
While the traction battery is being charged
READY
(Green) CHARGE
(Orange) FAULT
(Red) Abnormal operating condition of the control box and corrective action
When an electric leakage occurs or the EV charging cable malfunctions
Stop use immediately and contact a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point. When the EV charging cable malfunctions
Stop use immediately and contact a

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point. If the control box indication lamp 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 circuit may not be suitable for use with
EV charging cable. You should have a licensed electrician inspect and repair the electrical circuit. If the break-
er is not tripped, stop using the EV charging cable and contact a

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point. WARNING
l If
the green or orange indicator does not
illuminate or the red indicator blinks or il-
luminates during regular charging,
please contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.
l Do not charge with the EV charging ca-
ble banded or rolled.
The cable may be heated and resulting in
fire.
l Do not alter or disassemble the EV charg-
ing cable.
Doing so could cause fire, an electric
shock or injury. WARNING
l Be sure to install the cap to the regular
charge connector and store the EV charg-
ing cable at a place where the cable is not
exposed to water or dust. Entry of foreign
matter such as water or dust at the metal
terminal of the regular charge connector
or charging cable plug may cause a fire
or malfunction. Contact with metal such
as wire or tool may cause fire, an electric
shock or malfunction. WARNING
l Never force the connection if the EV charg-
ing cable or connector shows damage or
is not easily connected due to foreign ma-
terial entering the connector or the out-
let. And never use an outlet that is worn,
damaged, or will not hold the plug firmly.
Doing so could cause fire, an electric
shock, or short circuit.
l Pay attention to the following for han-
dling the EV charging cable.
Damage to the cable could cause fire, an
electric shock, or short circuit.
• Do not pull with undue force.
• Do not twist. Charging
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Regular charging (charging
method with rated AC 220-240 V outlet) E08300900054WARNING
l For safety, do not allow children or peo-
ple who are not familiar with charging to
charge for themselves. Also, do not use
the charge connector within reach of chil-
dren.
l Persons who use electro-medical appara-
tus such as implantable cardiac pacemak-
er or implantable cardioverter defibrilla-
tor must check effect from charging with
the manufacturer of electro-medical appa-
ratus.
l If you use any medical electric devices,
take into account the following precau-
tions.
• Do not stay inside the vehicle.
• Do not go inside the vehicle, for exam-ple to remove or place an item in the
passenger compartment.
• Do not open the rear hatch, for exam- ple to remove or place an item in the
cargo area.
Charging may affect the operation of elec-
tric medical devices and result in serious
personal injury or death.
l Do not charge with the EV charging ca-
ble banded or rolled.
Doing so the cable may be heated and this
might result in fire. WARNING
l Before
charging, make sure that there is
no foreign matter such as dust at the reg-
ular charge port and the regular charge
connector.
At this time, do not touch the regular
charge port.
l When the regular charge connector is con-
nected to the charge port, prevent foreign
matter such as water or dust from enter-
ing in the port.
Connection with foreign matter such as
water or dust may cause fire or an elec-
tric shock. Do not perform charging if
there might be strong exposure to water
at the connection.
l Never pull the cable to remove the plug.
And never submerge the EV charging con-
nector, control box or plug in water.
l Please observe the following in order to
prevent accidents during charging such
as electrocution.
• Always use a charging cable that suit-able for this vehicle.
• Do not charge another vehicle using the attached EV charging cable.
Doing so the cable may be heated and
this might result in fire.
• Make sure to use an outlet that is pro- tected from water entering.
• Do not perform charging with the body cover.
• Do not remove and insert the plug and connector with wet hands.
• Do not charge the battery if there is a risk of lightning. WARNING
l While it is normal for the connector and
charging cable to become warm during
charging, discontinue use immediately if
the connector or charging cable becomes
hot to the touch.
l While it is normal for the control box to
become warm during charging, discontin-
ue use immediately if the control box be-
comes hot to the touch.
l If abnormal smells are detected or the ve-
hicle produces smoke, quickly stop charg-
ing.
l Do not perform charging at a poorly ven-
tilated place with surroundings covered.
Keep sparks, cigarettes, and flames away
from the auxiliary battery.
Flammable gas generated from the auxili-
ary battery in charging may be filled in a
building, resulting in explosion.
If charging is inevitably required, venti-
late the area well.
l Grasp the regular charge connector when
connecting or disconnecting the EV charg-
ing cable.
Grasping the cable could cause an elec-
tric shock, short circuit, and/or fire.
l During charging, the cooling fans inside
the bonnet room may automatically be op-
erated even if the electric motor switch is
in the “LOCK” position.
Keep your hands away from the cooling
fan during charging. Charging
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CAUTION
l
Do not clasp the top of regular charge con-
nector. It could cause injury to touch the
protrusion on the lid. NOTE
l If

the electric motor switch is turned to the
“START” position with the regular charge
connector connected to the regular charge
port, the electric motor unit cannot be started.
8. Make sure that the charging indicator on the instrument cluster is illuminated. If the charging indicator is not illuminated,
charging is not started.
Make

sure that the regular charge port, the
plug and the connector are appropriately con-
nected, and perform charging from Step 5
again.
NOTE l When the regular charge connector is connec-
ted to the charge port, the charging indicator
is blinking. When charging is started, the
charging indicator is illuminated.
l The charge level for traction battery can be
checked with the energy level gauge (I) on
the instrument cluster.
Refer to “Energy level gauge” on page 4-06. 9. Charging
is complete when the charging indi-
cator turns off. Pull out the regular charge con-
nector while pressing the button (J). NOTE
l Charging

can be stopped half way. In this
case, also, pull out the regular charge connec-
tor while pressing the button.
10. Close the inner lid and close the regular charg- ing lid. Charging
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WARNING
l When the quick charge connector is con-
nected to the quick charge port, prevent
foreign matter such as water or dust
from entering in the port.
Connection with foreign matter such as
water or dust may cause fire or an elec-
tric shock. Do not perform charging if
there might be strong exposure to water
at the connection.
l During charging, the cooling fans inside
the bonnet room may automatically be op-
erated even if the electric motor switch is
in the “LOCK” position.
Keep your hands away from the cooling
fan during charging.
NOTE l If

the charge connector is not easily connec-
ted to the charge port due to foreign material
entering, never force the connection. Doing
so could damage the charging equipment or
the vehicle. Contact a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
l The quick charger might be installed in the
public parking space, some chargers are not
suitable for this vehicle. Check the manual of
each quick charger when charging.
l The charge connector and the EV charging ca-
ble stick out of the vehicle body while charg-
ing, so be careful that your body does not get
stuck with them or they do not touch the next
vehicle. l
The
vehicle equipped with a quick charge
port is compatible with most CHAdeMO (Jap-
anese industry standard) connectors on charg-
ing stations.
l 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.
3. Pull the quick charging lid opener (A) at the bottom left/right of the driver’s seat to open
the quick charging lid (B) at the left rear side
of the vehicle. 4. Press the tab (C) to open the inner lid (D). WARNING
l Do
not touch the metal terminal of the
quick charge port (E) and the quick
charge connector.
Doing so could cause an electric shock and/
or malfunction. CAUTION
l
Be sure to insert the quick charge connec-
tor

straight into the quick charge port
right up to the base.
Failure to do so may result in the traction
battery not charging or could cause dam-
age to the charging equipment.
l Do not leave for a long time with the in-
ner lid opened. It becomes impossible to
charge if a foreign material is entered to
the quick charge port. Charging
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