2014 MITSUBISHI iMiEV change time

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Charge Overview CHARGING YOUR MITSUBISHI i-MiEV
The Mitsubishi i-Mi\f\wV can be charge\b anytime. However, repeate\bly charging the vehicle’s
battery when it is almos\wt full may \becrease the battery’s overall lifespan.
There are three \biferent levels of charging your Mitsubishi i-Mi\w\fV.
Level 1 charging is base\b on us\wing a stan\bar\b rate\b ­\be\bicate\b 1¢ amp circuit)  /C 120 volt
outlet.
1) ™ully apply the park\wing brake an\b place the selector lever in the P - (Park) position.
2) Turn of the hea\bligh\wts an\b turn the key to the Lock position.
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panel to open the regular charging li\b at the rear passenger si\be of the \wvehicle.
¤) Remove the key an\b lock the vehicle.
¢) The Regular Charging Li\b will be op\wen. access to the charge port.
6) Level 1 charging is base\b on us\wing a stan\bar\b rate\b ­\be\bicate\b 1¢ amp circuit)  /C 120 volt outlet.
Warning - make sure the outlet is on \wa \be\bicate\b circuit which is not s\whare\b with any
other appliances.  lso check the\w outlet to conžrm there is no rust or corrosion.
Note\f You cannot connect the charger cor\b into an extension cor\b.
plugging in an \fV i\wnto any outlet in your home or garage. Use a hook an\b a \wrope that can support the w\weight of the \fV cha\wrging
cable, ¥.¥ lbs ­¤ kg). Make sure that the rope has no \bamage be\wfore use.
¦) Open the cap on th\we regular charge connector an\b make sure there is no foreign matter such as \bust or \birt on the en\w\b of the connector.
¥) Select your charging amp, either ¥ amp or 1\w2 amp before you connect the charging cor\b to the vehicle. §The vehicle charging cor\b \befaults to ¥ amps an\b you will not be able\w to change the charging amp spee\b once you have connecte\b to the vehicle. Only select
12 amp if you have a \be\bicate\b 1¢ amp circuit/outlet available to plug into an\b the outlet must be groun\be\b an\b protecte\b by a
groun\b-faulty circuit interrupter. Connect the charging cable to your Mitsubishi i-Mi\w\fV until you hear a click. You will also hear a\w fan
turn on briey.
¨) Make sure the charging in\bicator on the Mitsubish\wi i-Mi\fV’s instrument cluster is illuminate\b.
10) Charging is complete when the charging in\bicator light turns of.
11) Remove the connector while pressing the button on the top of the connector.
12) Close the inner li\w\b an\b the regular charging \boor.
1£) Remove the charging cable plug from the outlet an\b store appropriately for future use.
Level 2
You can charge your vehicle through the regular charging port using 2¤0 Volt \flectric Vehicle Supply \fquipment ­\fVS\f)
compatible with the Mits\wubishi i-Mi\fV. ™or connecting/\bisconnecting the char\wging connector to or from the vehicle, follow
steps 1-12 ­omitting ©6) as outl\wine\b above.  lso, please follow instructions provi\be\b with the 2¤0 \fVS\f.
™or further information, please refer to the General Information Section in your Owner’s Manual un\ber Charging.
pay particular attention to instructions, warnings, an\b cautio\wns in the Owner’s Manual.
Quick char ging
(c ha rging meth od
with quick charger) (if so equipped)
Categor yCharge portChar ge connecto rCharging Sour ceCharging time
with fully dis-
charged batter y
Level 1
Regular charging
11 0-120V
(Attached EV
char ging cable)
passenger side of vehicle 110-120V household
outlet (15 amp dedicated
circuit required) 120V/8A:
Approximately 22 hours
120V/12A:
Approximately 14 hours
Level 2
Regular charging
220-240V
(P rima ry Home
EVSE Dock-
Av ailable separately)
passenger side of vehicle Home or public
charging
dev ice Approximately
6 hour s
dr iver side of veh icle
(if so eq uipped) Public char
ging st at ions
where availa ble Approximately
30 minutes
for 80% char ge
Level 3 Std.

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Q: Will my battery’s capacity decrease over time?
 : The capacity of the lithium-ion battery use\b as the main \brive lithium-ion battery on your Mitsubishi i-Mi\fV, like other commonly use\b main \brive lithium-ion battery, will \becrease accor\bing to time an\b usage. This type of \becrease in battery capacity is normal, an\b is
not in\bicative of any \befect or failure in your main \brive lithium-ion battery.
Q: Can I charge when it is raining or stormy?
 : To re\buce the risk of electric shock, connect only to a properly groun\be\b an\b waterproofe\b outlet. Never connect or \bisconnect the plug with a wet han\b. Do not cha\wrge if there is a risk of lig\whtning.
Q: How can I tow my car?
 : Do not tow this vehicle with rear wheels on the g\wroun\b at any time.
Q: What do I do if I nee\3d to store my Mitsubishi i-MiE\3V for a long period o\3f time?
 : Do not \bisconnect the main \brive lithium-ion battery or any of the iMi\fV’s cables. Charge the main \brive lithium-ion battery to full every £ months. Try to avoi\b storage in a hot or col\b environment. Do not leave the battery charge\b with more than ¤ bars as this may
severely \becrease the main \brive lithium-ion battery’s overall lifespan. Check the battery resi\bual every £ months an\b if you see any
\bischarge, please charge to 2-¤ bars. Try to avoi\b storage in a hot or col\b environment.
Q: Where can I nd charging stations?
 : You can žn\b charging stations near you by logging on to the US Department\w of \fnergy’s Website at www.af\bc.energy.gov.
Q: Why does my Mitsubishi i-MiE\3V Energy Level show bars but the eng\3ine won’t start?
 : \fven though your main \brive lithium-ion battery \bisplays a charge, your 12 volt starter battery may be \braine\b an\b in nee\b of charging. Your 12 volt starter battery provi\bes the power to start up the main battery.
Q: What does this light \3mean?
 : The Tire changes in the outs\wi\be temperature may \becrease tire pressure causing the T
illuminate\b, check your tire pressure.
Q: What do I do if I nee\3d Roadside Assistance?
 : ™or Roa\bsi\be  ssistance, call 1-¥¥¥-6¤¥-¦¥20.
Q: Where do I get my Mitsubishi i-MiE\3V serviced?
 : Only Mitsubishi i-M\wi\fV authorize\b \bealers are factory traine\b to service your vehicle.
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