Familiarizing yourself with
i-MiEV E00202600016
This
section describes features that the i-MiEV has
as an electric vehicle and gives precautions that
you should observe. It is important. Please read it
carefully.
Main features E00202700059
l Energy
required for driving is only electrici-
ty and fuel supply is not required.
l The traction battery and electric motor unit
are mounted outside the passenger compart-
ment. In this way, passenger space is ob-
tained for riding of four adults.
l With the high performance motor, noise and
vibration during driving are greatly limited
and powerful acceleration can also be ob-
tained.
l With regenerative braking, the traction bat-
tery is automatically charged when the accel-
erator is released.
l The vehicle can be charged from general pow-
er outlets (rated AC 220-240 V).
l Charge with the quick charger for i-MiEV is
also available.
l The creeping behaviour occurs in i-MiEV
like a vehicle with automatic transmission. WARNING
l Always
pay special attention to pedes-
trians.
Even if the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Sys-
tem (AVAS) sounds, pedestrians may not
notice your vehicle. Refer to “Acoustic Ve-
hicle Alerting System (AVAS)” on page
5-12.
Regenerative braking
It is equivalent to engine braking of an engine vehi-
cle.
If you step off the accelerator pedal during driv-
ing, motion energy is converted into electric energy
using the motor as a power generator.
In this conversion, braking force is generated and
converted electric energy is charged in the traction
battery.
Regenerative braking is stronger in the order of the
selector lever position of “C” (COMFORT), “D”
(DRIVE), “B” (BRAKE).
Put the selector lever to the “B” (BRAKE) or “C”
(COMFORT) position according to the driving con-
dition.
“B”: Strong regenerative braking (For downhill)
“C”: Weak regenerative braking (For long cruising)
NOTE
l If a problem occurs in the electric motor unit,
or if the ABS and/or the ASC have been acti-
vated, the regenerative braking will be restric-
ted. The foot brake will still operate. Traction battery
E00202800050 WARNING
l A
sealed lithium ion high voltage battery
is adopted for i-MiEV. If the lithium ion
battery is improperly disposed of, there is
a risk of severe burns and electrical
shock that may result in serious injury or
death and there is also a risk of environ-
mental damage.
l Never attempt to use the traction battery
for any other purpose.
l It
is the battery to operate the motor (electric
motor unit) and the air conditioning.
In addition to the traction battery, i-MiEV
has the auxiliary battery to operate lamps, wip-
ers, etc.
l Compact, light-weight lithium ion battery
with high energy density is used for the trac-
tion battery.
l The lithium ion battery has the following char-
acteristics. Please read this carefully and
treat the battery paying attention to the fol-
lowing: General information
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Hot water heater fluid 8-09,9-08
Washer fluid 8-11,9-08
For cold and snowy weather 8-20
Front fog lamps Bulb capacity
8-24
Indication lamp 4-09
Replacement 8-31
Switch 4-15
Front room lamp Bulb capacity 8-24
Front seat 3-03
Front turn-signal lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-30
Fuel Modification/alterations to the electrical sys-
tems 05
Fuses 8-20
Fusible links 8-20
GGauges 4-02,4-08
General maintenance
8-19
General vehicle data 9-03
Genuine parts 05
Glove box 6-39
HHandling of compact discs 6-29
Hazard warning flasher switch 4-15
Hazard warning indication lamps
4-09
Head restraints 3-07
Headlamp levelling switch 4-13
Headlamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Headlamp flasher 4-13
Replacement 8-24,8-28,8-29 Switch 4-11
Heat Cautions and actions to deal with intense
heat 06
Heated mirror 5-07
Heated seats 3-04
High-beam indication lamp
4-09
High-mounted stop lamp Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-34
Hinges and latches lubrication 8-19
Horn switch 4-19
Hot water heater fluid 8-09,9-08
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Cruising range 03
Main features 02
Traction battery
02
If the vehicle breaks down 7-02
Indication and warning lamps 4-08
Indication lamps 4-09
Inside rear-view mirror 5-05
Inspection and maintenance following rough road
operation 5-12
Instruments 4-02
Intense cold Cautions and actions 08
Intense heat Cautions and actions 06
Interior lamps 6-37
J Jump starting (Emergency starting) 7-02 K Keyless entry system 2-03
Keys 2-02
L Labeling 9-02
Lamp monitor buzzer
4-12
Lamps (headlamps, fog lamp, etc.) auto-cutout func-
tion 4-12
Licence plate lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-34
Link System 6-33
Low voltage electrical system 9-05
Lubricants 9-08
LW/MW/FM electronic tuning radio with CD play-
er 6-10
M Map lamps 6-37,6-38
Bulb capacity
8-24
Meter illumination control 4-03,4-06
Mirror Inside rear-view mirror 5-05
Outside rear-view mirrors 5-05
Modification/alterations to the electrical sys-
tems 05
O Odometer 4-03,4-04
Oil
Transmission oil 9-08
Operation under adverse driving conditions
7-12
Outside rear-view mirrors 5-05 Alphabetical index
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