2014 MITSUBISHI iMiEV Battery

12V starter battery
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-9
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The 12V starter battery is weaker in cold tem- peratures. This has to do with its chemicaland physical propertie
s and is why a very
cold 12V starter battery, especially one with a
low charge, will have a hard time starting your vehicle.It is recommended that you have your 12V starter battery and charging system checked by a certified i-MiEV dealer before the startof cold weather. If necessary, have it charged. This will guarantee more reliable starting, and longer 12V starter battery life.
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To disconnect the 12V starter battery cable,stop the electric motor.
Disconnect the nega-
tive (-) terminal first, then the positive (+) ter- minal. To reconnect th
e 12V starter battery,
first connect the positi
ve (+) terminal and
then the negative (-) terminal, before starting the vehicle.
 After checking the 12V starter battery electrolyte level, make sure the caps arefitted securely. If any of the caps cannot be re-secured to the 12V starter battery, replace the 12Vstarter battery. Electrolyte (battery acid) is made of corro- sive diluted sulfuric acid. If it spills on nearby parts, it can crack, stain, or dis- color them. And if gets on your skin or inyour eyes, it can cause burns or blindness. Please observe the following handling instructions:• If electrolyte gets on plastic parts orother nearby parts, wi
pe it off with a soft
cloth or chamois soak
ed in a solution of
water and neutral detergent then imme- diately rinse the affected parts withplenty of water.• If electrolyte gets on your hands orclothes, rinse thoroughly with water. If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush them with water immediat
ely and get immedi-
ate medical attention.
During cold weather
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Disconnection and connection
WA R N I N G Never disconnect the
12V starter battery
while the electric motor unit is running, or you could damage the
vehicle’s electrical
parts.  Never short-circuit
the 12V starter bat-
tery. This could cause it to overheat and be damaged.  Keep sparks, cigarette
s, and flames away
from the 12V starter battery because the 12V starter battery could explode.
 When installing the
12V starter battery,
start connection with the positive (+) ter-minal. If connection is started from thenegative (-) terminal,
sparks will occur if
the positive (+) termin
al touches any other
parts, and this may cause the 12V starterbattery to explode.NOTE
 Remove the 12V starte
r battery upper cover
before disconnecting the terminal of 12V starter battery. Refer to “Removing and installing the 12V st
arter battery upper
cover” on page 9-8.  Open the terminal cover (A) before discon- necting or connecting the positive (+) termi- nal of the 12V
starter battery.
 Loosen the nut (B), and then disconnect the 12V starter batt
ery cable from the positive
(+) terminal.WA R N I N G
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Tires 9-10 Vehicle care and maintenance
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It is important to familiarize yourself with the following terms:  Cold tire pressure: • The measured pressure after the vehiclehas been parked for
at least three hours,
or • The measured pressure when the vehicleis driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after having been parked for three hours.
 Maximum inflation pressure: the maxi- mum permissible cold
tire inflation pres-
sure for this tire.  Recommended inflation pressure: the inflation pressure for optimum tire perfor- mance.
WA R N I N G Open doors and wind
ows in any closed
space where you may be charging orworking with the 12V starter battery.  Always wear protective clothing and gog- gles when working wi
th the 12V starter
battery, or have a sk
illed automobile tech-
nician do it.  If you are quick-charging your 12V starter battery, first disconnect the 12V starter battery cables.  In order to prevent a short circuit, be sure to disconnect the negative (-) terminalfirst, and reconnect it last. If the electrolyte level
is very low, have the
12V starter battery checked at a certified i-MiEV dealer. 12V starter battery te
rminals and related
accessories contain
lead and lead com-
pounds. Wash hands after handling. CAUTION When replacing the
12V starter battery,
remove the connected
positive (+) and nega-
tive (-) terminals after turning the electric motor switch to the “LOCK” position andwaiting at least 1 minut
e. If the 12V starter
battery terminal is removed just after the electric motor switch is turned to the “LOCK” position, this
may cause damage to
components of the electric motor unit.
NOTE
 Before cleaning the 12V starter battery, tighten all the filler port
caps to keep dirt and
moisture out.  Check each 12V starter battery terminal for corrosion. If necessary, clean the terminalswith a solution of baking soda and water. Grease the posts and cl
amps after cleaning or
tightening them.  Check to see that the 12V starter battery is securely installed and
cannot be moved. Also
check each terminal for tightness.  If you will not be driv
ing your vehicle for a
long period of time, re
move the 12V starter
battery and store it in a place where the 12V starter battery fluid wi
ll not freeze. Memory
data for settings made by the user may be erased when the 12V starter battery is removed. If this happens, reset the settingsagain using the releva
nt procedures. The
12V starter battery
only should be stored
with a full charge.
Tires
WA R N I N G Driving with tires that are worn, damaged or improperly inflated is dangerous.These type tire conditions will adversely affect vehicle performance. These type tire conditions can also cause atread separation or blowout which may result in an accide
nt causing serious
injury or death. Tires degrade over ti
me with age even
when they are not being used. It is recom-mended that tires ove
r 6 years generally
be replaced even if
damage is not obvious.
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Fuses 9-20 Vehicle care and maintenance
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* : Fusible link  Some fuses may not be installed on your vehicle, depending on the vehicle model or specifications. The table above shows the main equip- ment corresponding to each fuse.
* : Fusible link
18 Option 10 A 19
Heated outside rear- view mirrors
7.5 A
20 Windshield wiper 20 A 21 Back-up lights 7.5 A 22 Defogger 30 A23 Heater 30 A24 12V starter battery 30 A
*
25 Radio 10 A 26
Electronic con- trolled unit
15 A
27 —
Electronic con- trolled unit
7.5 A
No.
Sym- bol
Electrical system
Capac-ity
Under the hood fuse location table No.
Sym- bol
Electrical system
Capac-ity
1— — — 2 12V starter battery 30 A
*
3
Electric motor
switch
40 A
*
4 Radiator fan motor 40 A
*
5
Power window con-
trol
40 A
*
6
Brake electric vac-
uum pump
30 A
*
7
Electric motor unit
control
15 A
8
Stop lights (Brake
lights)
15 A
9 Front fog lights 15 A 10
Water pump (Electric motor
unit)
15 A
11 Charge 10 A 12
Hazard warning
flasher
10 A
13 Horn 10 A 14
Daytime running
lights
10 A
15
Main drive lithium- ion battery fan
motor
15 A
16
Water pump
(Air conditioning)
10 A
17
Headlight (low beam) (right)
20 A
18
Headlight (low beam) (left)
20 A
19
Headlight (high beam) (right)
10 A
20
Headlight (high beam) (left)
10 A
No.
Sym- bol
Electrical system
Capac-ity
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Cleaning the outside of your vehicle 9-30 Vehicle care and maintenance
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1. To clean, lightly wipe the leather with a soft cloth soaked in a mild soap and water solution.2. To rinse, dip the cloth in fresh water, wring it out well, a
nd wipe off all the
soap. 3. To preserve and prot
ect, use a leather pro-
tecting agent on the genuine leather sur- face.
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To protect your vehicle’s finish, wash it often and thoroughly. If desired, you may wax your vehicle using a nonabrasi
ve automobile wax.
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Industrial pollution, road tar, bird droppings, tree sap, insect remain
s, sea water and other
foreign matters can da
mage the finish on your
vehicle.Generally, the longer
any foreign material
stays on the finish, the worse the damage. Wash your vehicle as soon as possible when-ever the finish gets soiled.
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Chemicals contained in the dirt and dustpicked up from air, rain, snow or road sur- faces can damage the paint and body of your vehicle if left on.Frequent washing and wa
xing is the best way
to protect your vehicle from this damage. Do not wash the vehicl
e in direct sunlight.
Park the vehicle in the shade and spray it with water to remove dust.
Next, using plenty of
clean water and
a car washing mitt or sponge,
wash the vehicle from top to bottom.Use a mild car washing soap if necessary. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a cham- ois or soft cloth. Af
ter washing
the vehicle,
carefully clean the joints and flanges of the doors, hood, etc., where dirt is likely to remain.
Genuine leather
(if so equipped)
NOTE
 If genuine leather is we
t with water, wipe it
with a dry, soft cloth. If left damp, mildew may grow.  The genuine leather su
rface can be damaged
if brushed with a nylon or synthetic fiber brush.  Organic solvents such as benzine, kerosene, alcohol, gasoline, acid or alkaline solventscan discolor the genuine leather surface and should not be used.  The genuine leather surface may harden and shrink if it is exposed to the direct sunlight for long hours. When your vehicle is parked,place it in the shade as much as possible.
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle Foreign material Wa s h i n g
WA R N I N G Do not wash the vehicle while charging the main drive lithium-ion battery. Doing so could cause a
fire or an
electric
shock. Before washing the vehicle, make sure that the charging lid and the inner lid arecompletely closed. If the lid is open, the charging unit is exposed to water, resulting in a fire or anelectric shock. Do not pour water inside the electric motor unit room. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock.CAUTION When washing the vehicle, turn the electric motor switch to the “LOCK” position. Do not use a high pressure washing machine to clean the underneath of the vehicle. Doing so might cause th
e electric motor unit
problem or malfunction.
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Cleaning the outside of your vehicle 9-32 Vehicle care and maintenance
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cloth in one direction.
After polishing, flush
the compound from the surface and apply acoat of wax to regain a beautiful luster.
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Small cracks and scratches in the paint coatshould be touched up as soon as possible with touch-up paint to prevent corrosion. Check body areas facing the road or the tires carefully for damage to the paint caused by flying stones, etc. The
paint code number for
your vehicle can be found on the vehicle information code plate. Refer to “Vehicle information code plate” on page 11-2.
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Use a sponge or chamois to clean these parts.If a vehicle wax sticks
to a gray or black
rough surface of the bumper, molding or lights, the surface may appear white in color. In this case, wipe it off using lukewarm waterand a soft cloth or chamois.
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To prevent spots and corrosion of chromeparts, wash with water, dry thoroughly, andapply a nonabrasive automotive wax. If the chrome is severely damaged or pitted, use a commercially available chrome polish.
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1. Remove dirt using a wet sponge.2. Use a mild detergent
on any dirt that can-
not be removed easily with water. Rinse off the detergent after washing thewheel.
3. Dry the wheel thoroughly using a chamois leather or a soft cloth.
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The window glass can usually be cleanedusing only a sponge and
water. Glass cleaner
can be used to remove
wax, oil, grease, dead
insects, etc. After washing the glass, wipe it dry with a clean, dry, soft cloth.
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Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to removegrease, dead insects,
etc., from the wiper
blades.
Damaged paint Cleaning plastic parts
CAUTION Do not use a scrubbing brush or other rough scrubber as these may damage the plastic surface.
 Do not use wax containing compounds (pol- ishing powder) which
may damage the plas-
tic surface.  Do not let the plastic parts get soiled with gasoline, oil, brake fl
uids, greases, paint
thinner, and sulfuric
acid (battery electro-
lyte). These fluids, etc., may crack, stain or discolor the plastic parts.If any of these get on the plastic parts, wipe them up with a soft cloth or chamois and a mild solution of soap and water. Then rinsethem immediately with water.
Chrome parts Aluminum wheels (if so equipped)
CAUTION
CAUTION Do not use a brush or other hard implement on the wheels. Doing so could scratch the wheels. Do not use any cleaner th
at contains an abra-
sive substance or is ac
idic or alkaline. Doing
so could cause the coating on the wheels topeel or become disc
olored or stained.
Do not directly apply
hot water using a steam
cleaner or by any other means. Contact with seawater or road salt used for de-icing can cause corro
sion. Rinse off such
substances as s
oon as possible.
Window glass Wiper blades
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Cleaning the outside of your vehicle Vehicle care and maintenance 9-33
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Replace the wiper blades when they no longer clean the windshield and rear window prop-erly.
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Never spray or splash
water on the electrical
components under the hood, as this may cause damage. Do not allow any nearby
parts (such
as plastic
parts) come into contact with sulphuric acid (12V starter battery electrolyte), which maycrack, stain, or discolour them. If this occurs, wipe the parts with a soft cloth saturated with a mild detergent and watersolution. Then immediately rinse the affected parts with plenty of water.Under the hood
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SpecificationsVehicle labeling ............................................................................. 11-2 Vehicle dimensions ........................................................................ 11-3 Vehicle weights .............................................................................. 11-3Charging system specifications ..................................................... 11-4 Electric motor specifications ......................................................... 11-5 12V starter battery ......................................................................... 11-5Tires and wheels ............................................................................ 11-5 Refill capacities ............................................................................. 11-6
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Electric motor specifications
Specifications 11-5
11
*1: When using a genuine charging cable with control box *2: When using a home or public charging device
(EVSE: Electric Vehicles Supply Equipment)
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Battery is a 12 volt type.
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PCD: Pitch Circle
Diameter (ins
tallation holes)
Quick charging system
Applicable standards CHAdeMOMaximum input current 125 A
Regular charging/ Quick charging system
Enclosure type
Charge connector: Type 3s Control box (CCID): Type 3
Electric motor specifications Electric motor model Y51Maximum output 49 kW
Maximum torque 196 N•m12V starter battery
34B19L(S)
Tires and wheels
Item
Front
Rear
Tire 145/65R15 72H 175/60R15 81HWheel
Size 15x4J 15x5JPCD 3.93 in (100 mm)Offset 1.37 in (35 mm)
NOTE
 Contact a certifie
d i-MiEV dealer for de
tails on the combination used on your vehicle.
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