2013 MITSUBISHI iMiEV Owner's Manual (in English)

Modification/alterations to the
electrical systems E00200400456
MITSUBISHI MOTORS
CORPORATION has al-
ways manufactured safe, high quality vehicles. In
order to maintain this safety and quality, it is impor-
tant that any accessory that is to be fitted, or any
modifications carried out which involve the electri-
cal systems, should be carried out in accordance
with MITSUBISHI guidelines. CAUTION
l
If
the wires interfere with the vehicle
body or improper installation methods
are used (protective fuses not included,
etc.), electronic devices may be adversely
affected, resulting in a fire or other acci-
dent. Genuine parts
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MITSUBISHI MOTORS

has gone to great lengths
to bring you a superbly crafted automobile offering
the highest quality and dependability.
Use MITSUBISHI MOTORS Genuine Parts, de-
signed and manufactured to maintain your
MITSUBISHI MOTORS automobile at top per-
formance. MITSUBISHI MOTORS Genuine Parts
are identified by this mark and are available at all
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Points. Disposal information for used
batteries E00201300045 Your vehicle contains batteries
and/or accumulators.
Do

not mix with general house-
hold waste.
For proper treatment, recovery
and recycling of used batteries,
please take them to applicable col-
lection points, in accordance
with your national legislation
and the Directives 2006/66/EC.
MITSUBISHI MOTORS col-
lects traction batteries. If you
scrap your vehicle, please con-
sult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.
By disposing of these batteries
correctly, you will help to save
valuable resources and prevent
any potential negative effects on
human health and the environ-
ment which could otherwise
arise from inappropriate waste
handling. General information
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Cautions and actions to deal with intense heat
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l When
the vehicle is driven in a high ambient temperature, its air-conditioner performance can be insufficient. Also, using the air conditioner can reduce the
vehicle’s cruising range.
l When the ambient temperature is approximately 40 °C or higher, the phenomena described below may occur. Please take the described action.
l Even if the ambient temperature is approximately 40 °C or lower, the phenomena described below may occur. Please take the described actions. Approx. ambient tem-
perature Phenomena Corrective action
Approx. 40 °C or high-
er Startup and driving l
During
quick charging, repeated high-speed driving, or repeated
uphill driving, the power down warning lamp* comes on and
the motor output is restricted to protect the traction battery or mo-
tor (electric motor unit).
l Regenerative braking performance may decrease. l
Stop
the vehicle for a while,
avoid quick charging, and wait
for the power down warning
lamp* to go off.
l
If
you continue driving after the power down warning lamp*
has come on, the vehicle may stop when you have driven a few
kilometres.
Charging and battery lDuring quick charging, charging times get longer. Approx. 45 °C or high-
er Startup and driving l
During
quick charging, repeated high-speed driving, or repeated
uphill driving, the power down warning lamp* comes on and
the motor output is restricted to protect the traction battery or mo-
tor (electric motor unit).
l Regenerative braking performance may decrease. l
Stop
the vehicle for a while,
avoid quick charging, and wait
for the power down warning
lamp* to go off.
l If
you continue driving after the power down warning lamp*
has come on, the vehicle may stop when you have driven a few
kilometres.
Charging and battery l
The EV charging cable (regular charging cable) cannot be used.
l During quick charging, charging times get longer.
lPark
in a well-ventilated, shady
place.
l The
traction battery capacity decreases more quickly, and the
cruising range decreases more quickly. General information
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Approx. ambient tem-
perature Phenomena Corrective action
Approx. 60 °C or high-
er Startup and driving
l
The power down warning lamp* comes on, and the vehicle may
stop. l
Park in a well-ventilated, shady
place, avoid quick charging, and
wait for the power down warn-
ing lamp* to go off.
Charging and battery l
The EV charging cable (regular charging cable) cannot be used.
l Quick charging may become impossible. l
Park
in a well-ventilated, shady
place. NOTE
l *: Refer to “Power down warning lamp” on page

4-11. Illumination of the power down warning lamp does not indicate a malfunction. General information
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Cautions and actions to deal with intense cold
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l When
the vehicle is driven in a low ambient temperature, its heater performance can be insufficient. Also, using the heater can reduce the vehicle’s cruising
range.
l When the ambient temperature is approximately -15 °C or lower, the phenomena described below may occur. Please take the described corrective action. Approx. ambient
temperature Phenomena Corrective action
Approx. -15 °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 30 %> 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 times get longer.
l Complete charging may not be possible. l
When
you have finished driving,
charge the traction battery before
its temperature falls. General information
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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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NOTE
l *1
: Refer to “Power down warning lamp” on page
4-11. Illumination of the power down warning lamp does not indicate a malfunction.
l *2
: Refer to “Ready indicator” on page 4-09. General information
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Charging.......................................................................................
1-02
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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Charging
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Your
vehicle is equipped with a charge port and a charging cable (EV charging cable) *1
for charging with a AC 220-240V outlet. You can also charge your vehicle
using 220-240V home or public charging device (EVSE *2
) compatible with i-MiEV.
Additionally your vehicle is equipped with another charge port for quick charging capable for CHAdeMO quick charger. Category Charge port Charge connector Charging Source Charging time with
fully discharged bat- tery Reference
Regular charging (AC 220-240V)
When using a genu- ine charging cable Right rear side of vehicle 220-240V household outlet (Re-
fer to “Charging from rated AC
220-240 V outlet” on page 1-09) 230V/10A: About 8
hours*3

230V/8A: About 10
hours*3 p. 1-08*1
: optional equipment
*2 : EVSE = Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment
*3 : Use this time as a guide because the rated AC voltage and the rated current value may differ from country to country. Charging
1-02
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