2013 MITSUBISHI iMiEV charging

Phenomena Cause Remedy
The Remote Climate Control cannot be
activated. After the power/communication switch
is
pressed, the following symbol blinks
for several seconds.
l ERROR symbol Any of the doors or liftgate is open. Close all the doors and liftgate.
The selector lever is at the position oth-
er than P (PARK).
Set the selector lever to the “P”
(PARK) position.
Quick charging is in progress.
(The symbol will illuminate.)
Terminate the quick charging, or wait
until the quick charging completes.
The temperature of the traction battery
has exceeded about 60 °C. Allow the temperature of the traction
battery

to reach normal operating tem-
perature. Refer to “Cautions and ac-
tions to deal with intense heat” on page
06.
The temperature of the traction battery
has been under about -25 °C. Allow the temperature of the traction
battery

to reach normal operating tem-
perature. Refer to “Cautions and ac-
tions to deal with intense cold” on page
08.
The Remote Climate Control is not ac-
tivated. The electric motor switch has been op-
erated before the system is charged.Check whether the electric motor
switch

has been operated before the sys-
tem is charged.
The temperature of the traction battery
has exceeded about 60 °C. Allow the temperature of the traction
battery

to reach normal operating tem-
perature. Refer to “Cautions and ac-
tions to deal with intense heat” on page
06.
The temperature of the traction battery
has been under about -25 °C. Allow the temperature of the traction
battery

to reach normal operating tem-
perature. Refer to “Cautions and ac-
tions to deal with intense cold” on page
08.
The Remote Climate Control cannot be
activated. The heated seat is not powered on. The heated seat switch is turned off. Turn on the heated seat switch.
The heated seat becomes hot while the
air conditioning (cooling) is activated.The heated seat switch is turned on. Turn off the heated seat switch. Charging
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Cleaning the MiEV Remote
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1. Gently
wipe with gauze or another soft cloth
soaked with a 3 % aqueous solution of neu-
tral detergent.
2. Wipe off all the 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. CAUTION
l
Never use benzine, petrol, or other organ-
ic

solvents, or acid or alkaline solvents. Do-
ing so could cause deformation, discol-
our, or malfunction. Also, these substan-
ces may be present in various cleaners, so
check carefully before use. Charging
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Daytime dipper button (meter illumination control)
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Each
time you press the daytime dipper button (2),
the brightness of the instruments changes.
Bright Dim1- Brightness display
2-

Daytime dipper button
NOTE l You can adjust to 4 different levels for when
the tail lamps are illuminated and 4 for when
they are not.
l When the lamp switch is in the “AUTO” po-
sition, the meter illumination switches auto-
matically to the adjusted brightness, depend-
ing on the brightness outside the vehicle.
l The brightness level of the instruments is stor-
ed when the electric motor switch is turned off. l
If
you press and hold the button for longer
than about 1 second, the brightness automati-
cally scrolls through its different levels, and
stops scrolling when you release the button.
Select your desired level of brightness.
Cruising range indicator E00529900020
This displays the approximate cruising range (how
many

more kilometres or miles you can drive).
When the cruising range becomes short, the indica-
tion changes to “---”.
NOTE
l The cruising range is displayed based on the
past drive data. It may vary depending on the
driving condition (road condition, driving sit-
uation, etc.) and air conditioning operation
status.
For example, the cruising range can be short-
ened by driving on congested roads, by driv-
ing uphill, by repeated hard acceleration, and
by use of the air conditioner and heater.
When the auxiliary battery terminal is discon-
nected, the power consumption data of the
traction battery in the past is deleted. A dif-
ferent value from before may be displayed.
Be sure to use the display only for reference.
l When the traction battery is charged, the cruis-
ing range is updated. If the charge level is
low, the correct value is not displayed.
l On vehicles with speedometer of Type 2, the
display setting can be changed to the prefer-
red units (km or miles).
Refer to “Changing the display unit*” on
page 4-02. Energy level gauge
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The

energy level gauge indicates the remaining pow-
er in the traction battery during charging or when
the electric motor switch is in the “ON” position. F- Battery is fully powered.
E- Charge the battery.
NOTE l The

charging indicator is also illuminated dur-
ing charging. Refer to “Charging indicator”
on page 4-09. Instruments and controls
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Indication and warning lamps
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Low energy warning indicator
® p. 4-07
2. Selector lever position indicator ® p. 5-10
3- High-beam indication lamp ® p. 4-09
4- Turn-signal indication lamps/Hazard warning indication lamps ® p. 4-09
5- Position lamp indication lamp ® p. 4-09
6- Front fog lamp indication lamp* ® p. 4-09
7- Service reminder ® p. 4-04
8- Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning lamp ® p. 3-09
9- Supplement Restraint System (SRS) warning lamp ® p. 3-29
10- Rear fog lamp indication lamp ® p. 4-09
11- Ready indicator ® p. 4-09 12-
Auxiliary battery charge warning lamp ® p. 4-10
13- Electric power steering system (EPS) warning lamp ® p. 5-17
14- Electric motor unit warning lamp ® p. 4-10
15- Brake warning lamp ® p. 4-09
16- Anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning lamp ® p. 5-15
17- Power down warning lamp ® p. 4-11
18- Active stability control (ASC) indication lamp ® p. 5-19
19- Active stability control (ASC) OFF indication lamp ® p. 5-19
20- Charging indicator ® p. 4-09
21- Door ajar warning lamp ® p. 4-10
22- Rear passenger’s seat belt warning lamps* ® p. 3-10Instruments and controls
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Indication lamps
E00501600012Turn-signal indication lamps/
Hazard warning indication
lamps
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These
indication lamps blink on and off
when a turn-signal lamp is operating.
NOTE
l If the blinking is too fast, the
cause may be a blown lamp bulb
or a faulty turn-signal connection.
When the hazard warning lamp switch is
pressed, all turn-signal lamps will flash
on and off continuously. High-beam indication lamp
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This

indication lamp illuminates when
the high-beam is used. Front fog lamp indication
lamp*
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This

indication lamp illuminates while
the front fog lamps are on. Rear fog lamp indication lamp
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This

indication lamp illuminates while
the rear fog lamp is on. Position lamp indication lamp
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This

lamp illuminates with the lamp
switch at “ ” or “ ” position
Ready indicator
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This

indicator illuminates when the elec-
tric motor switch is turned to “START”
and driving becomes possible. Charging indicator
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This

indicator flashes when the regular
charging cable or quick charging cable
is connected.
After that, the lamp switches to being il-
luminated when charging starts and goes
out when charging is completed. Warning lamps
E00502400017 Brake warning lamp
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This

lamp comes on when the electric
motor switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion, and goes off after a few seconds
when the parking brake is released. Be-
fore driving your vehicle, release the
parking brake and make certain that the
brake warning lamp has gone off.
If the lamp stays on when the parking
brake is fully released, the service brake
system is not working properly or the
brake fluid level is low. WARNING
l If
any of the following condi-
tions occur, the brake effort
may significantly increase. Stop
the vehicle in a safe location,
avoiding where possible any
sudden brake application, and
contact a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service
Point. • The brake warning lampdoes not come on when the
electric motor switch is
turned to the “ON” position. Instruments and controls
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WARNING
• The brake warning lamp does not illuminate while
the parking brake is applied
and the electric motor
switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion.
• The brake warning lamp stays on when the parking
brake is not applied.
NOTE l When

the brake warning lamp illu-
minates, the warning buzzer may
also sound.
l When the brake pedal has been re-
peatedly depressed over a short pe-
riod of time, the brake warning
lamp may come on and the brake
warning buzzer may sound. The
service brake system is working
normally, if the warning lamp
goes out and the buzzer stops
sounding after a few seconds.
l At times, you may hear the brake
electric vacuum pump for the pow-
er brakes operating when the
ready indicator illuminates or the
brake pedal is depressed.
This sound is normal and does not
indicate a malfunction. Auxiliary battery charge warn-
ing lamp
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This

warning lamp will illuminate when
there is a fault with the charging system
of the auxiliary battery.
Normally, when the electric motor
switch is turned to the “ON” position,
this warning lamp will illuminate. Then,
when the electric motor unit is started
and the ready indicator illuminates, the
warning lamp will go out. CAUTION
l
If the warning lamp stays on af-
ter

the ready indicator illumi-
nates, there may be a problem
with the charging system for
the auxiliary battery. • Immediately park your vehi-cle in a safe place and we rec-
ommend you to have it
checked.
• Do not charge the auxiliary battery. Door ajar warning lamp
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This

lamp illuminates when either of the
doors (also, the tailgate) is not complete-
ly closed. If the vehicle speed exceeds about
8

km/h (5 mph) with a door ajar, the warn-
ing lamp will flash 16 times and, at the
same time, the buzzer will sound 16
times to notify the driver that a door is
ajar. CAUTION
l
Before
moving your vehicle,
check that the warning lamp is
OFF.
NOTE l The

flashing of the warning lamp
and the buzzer can be disabled.
For further information, we recom-
mend you to consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.
l When the driver’s door is open,
the door ajar warning buzzer does
not sound because the electric mo-
tor reminder or selector lever re-
minder sounds. Electric motor unit warning
lamp
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This

warning lamp will illuminate when
there is a fault at the high voltage area.
Refer to “Service precautions” on page
8-06. Instruments and controls
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CAUTION
l
If the lamp illuminates while
driving, immediately park your
vehicle in a safe place and we
recommend you to have it
checked. Power down warning lamp
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If

this warning lamp illuminates, the pow-
er provided by the electric motor will be
reduced and the vehicle will only be able
to move at low speeds.
This warning lamp will illuminate;
l When the energy level in the trac-
tion battery is nearly empty.
l When temperature of the electric
motor unit or the traction battery
is too high or too low.
l When voltage of the traction bat-
tery becomes low.
If the energy level gauge shows 0 bar,
the traction battery is nearly empty and
must be charged as soon as possible. Re-
fer to “Charging” on page 1-02.
If the warning lamp illuminates when
the outside air temperature is very low,
move the vehicle to a warmer location. If the warning lamp illuminates after the
vehicle has been driven continuously up-
hill

or when the outside air temperature
is very high, stop the vehicle in a safe
place so the electric motor unit and/or
the traction battery can cool down.
When they have cooled down, the warn-
ing lamp will turn off. If the warning is
not cancelled, please contact a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point. CAUTION
l
When
the power down warning
lamp illuminates, the vehicle
will have decreased power and
vehicle speed. The reduced
speed may be lower than other
traffic, which could increase
the chance of a collision. Be es-
pecially careful when driving.
If the vehicle cannot maintain a
safe driving speed, pull to the
side of the road in a safe place.
NOTE l Illumination

of the power down
warning lamp does not indicate a
malfunction.
l If the power down warning lamp il-
luminates while the air condition-
ing is used, the cooling or heating
may stop operating and only the
fan will operate. Combination headlamps and
dipper switch E00506002099
Headlamps
NOTE l Do

not leave the lamps on for a long time
while the ready indicator is not illuminated.
A run-down auxiliary battery could result.
l When it rains, or when the vehicle has been
washed, the inside of the lens sometimes be-
comes foggy, but this does not indicate a func-
tional problem.
When the lamp is switched on, the heat will
remove the fog. However, if water gathers in-
side the lamp, we recommend you to have it
checked.
Rotate the switch to turn on the lamps. Instruments and controls
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If the vehicle breaks down
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If
the vehicle breaks down on the road, move it to
the shoulder and use the hazard warning flashers and/
or the warning triangle etc.
Refer to “Hazard warning flasher switch” on page
4-15. WARNING
l If
you are not able to safely assess the ve-
hicle due to vehicle damage, do not touch
the vehicle. Leave the vehicle and contact
a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point or another specialist and
convey that this is an electric vehicle first.
If the ready indicator goes out while
driving
Vehicle
operation and control are affected if the
ready indicator goes out while driving. Before mov-
ing the vehicle to a safe area, be aware of the fol-
lowing:
l The brake booster may become inoperative
and the pedal effort will increase. Press
down the brake pedal harder than usual.
l The power steering system may not operate,
the steering wheel feels heavy when turning it. Emergency starting
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If

the electric motor unit cannot be started because
the auxiliary battery is weak or dead, the battery
from another vehicle can be used with jumper ca-
bles to start the electric motor unit. WARNING
l To
start the electric motor unit by using
jumper cables from another vehicle, per-
form the correct procedures according to
the instruction below. Incorrect proce-
dures could result in a fire or explosion
or damage to the vehicles. CAUTION
l
The
electric motor unit cannot be started
by pulling or pushing the vehicle.
l Always wear protective eye goggles when
working near the battery.
l Keep the battery out of the reach of chil-
dren.
l Do not attempt jump start the auxiliary
battery while the traction battery is being
charged.
Doing so could damage the charging
equipment or the vehicle.
1. Get
the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles
aren’t touching each other. CAUTION
l
Check
the other vehicle. It must have a 12-
volt battery.
If the other system isn’t 12-volt, shorting
can damage both vehicles.
2. Turn
off all lamps, heater and other electrical loads.
3. Set the parking brake firmly on your vehicle and move the selector lever into the “P” posi-
tion.
4. Set the parking brake firmly on another vehi- cle. Put an A/T in “P” (PARK) or a M/T in
“N” (Neutral).
5. Turn the ignition switch or the electric motor switch to the “LOCK” position. WARNING
l Perform
step 5 on both vehicles before-
hand.
Make sure that the cables or your clothes
cannot be caught by the fan or drive belt.
Personal injury could result.
6. Remove
the battery cover, and then make sure auxiliary battery electrolyte is at the prop-
er level.
Refer to “Auxiliary battery” on page 8-12. For emergencies
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