2014 MITSUBISHI iMiEV battery

Familiarizing yourself with i-MiEV 3-4 General information/Charging
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 The capacity of the lithium-ion battery used as the main drive lithium-ion battery on your i-MiEV, like other commonly used lithium ion batt
eries, will decrease
according to time and usage. This type of decrease in battery capacity is normal, and is not indicative of a
ny defect or failure in
your main drive lithium-ion battery. As the main drive lithium-ion battery capac- ity decreases, the in
itial cruising range of
the vehicle will si
milarly decrease.
 Mitsubishi Motors estimates that after 5 years, the capacity of the main drive lith-ium-ion battery provided with your vehi- cle will be a
pproximately 80% of the
original capacity. Af
ter 10 years, the
capacity should be approximately 70% of the original capacity. These are only esti- mates, and the actual capacity of yourvehicle battery over
time will depend on a
variety of factors including how your vehicle is used, stored and charged. Fac- tors that can adve
rsely affect battery
capacity over time incl
ude frequent driv-
ing using aggressive
acceleration/deceler-
ation, repeated frequent use of the quick charger, and operation/storage in extremetemperature environments.  The main drive lithium-ion battery has a limited service life, and when its chargingcapacity falls, owne
rs should bring their
vehicle to a certified i-MiEV dealer for inspection and possible battery replace-ment.  For details regardi
ng the warranty cover-
age for the main drive lithium-ion battery,refer to the Warranty and Maintenance Manual.
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The distance you can driv
e the vehicle (cruis-
ing range) depends on
a number of factors
including available char
ge, weather, tempera-
ture, usage, battery age, topography, and driv- ing style. When the main drive lithium-ion battery is new, the estimated cruising rangewith a fully charged main drive lithium-ion battery is 62 miles (100 km) based on the EPA laboratory test commonly called thecombined range. Your actual range can vary, either initially or as the battery ages and with use over time.As the main drive lithium-ion battery capac- ity decreases, the cruising range of the vehi- cle will similarly decrease. Refer to“Decrease of battery capacity” on page 3-4.
 Do not store your vehicle at ambient temper- atures above 131 °F (55 °C) for over 24hours, or below -13 °F (-25 °C) for over 7 days. The tempera- tures may damage the
main drive lithium-ion
battery.NOTE
 It is recommended that your vehicle be stored at temperatures below 77 °F (25 °C)to help maximize the life of the main drive lithium-ion battery.
Decrease of battery capacity
CAUTION
NOTE
 To help maintain the capacity of the main drive lithium-ion batter
y, the following are
recommended:
• Fully charge the vehicle by regular charg-ing every 2 weeks. • Do not repeat charging when the main drive lithium-ion battery is at
or near full charge.
Cruising range
NOTE
Since cooling or he
ating consumes power
from the main drive lithium-ion battery,operation of these functions will reduce the cruising range.NOTE
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Modifications to and racing of your vehicle 3-6 General information/Charging
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This vehicle should not be modified with non-Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts. Mitsubishi Motors designs and manufactureshigh quality vehicles
with an emphasis on
safety and durability.
Modifications using
non-Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts mayaffect the performance, safety and/or durabil- ity of your vehicle,
and may violate applica-
ble state and/or fe
deral regulations.
DAMAGE OR PERFORMANCE PROB- LEMS RESULTING FROM MODIFICA- TIONS TO OR RACING OF YOURVEHICLE ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. Examples of modifica
tions to your vehicle
that can cause damage or performance prob-lems include the following:  Failure to use
Mitsubishi Motors genuine
parts  Failure to use required fluids (refer to “Refill capacities” on page 11-6)  Failure to use proper
size tires and wheels
 Modification of the
suspension, electric
motor, drive train, batteries (main drivelithium-ion battery a
nd 12V starter bat-
tery), charging systems or electrical wir- ing systems Modification of any onboard com- puter/control module, including repro- gramming, or replac
ing/adding chips to
any onboard computer/control module
Review the Warranty and Maintenance Man- ual for further details
regarding warranty cov-
erage.
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 The installation of ac
cessories, optional
parts, etc.,
should only be carried out
within the limits prescribed by law in the driving area and in accordance with theguidelines and warnings contained within the documents accompanying this vehicle. Only Mitsubishi Motors approved acces-sories should be fitted to your vehicle.
 Improper installation of
electrical parts
could cause fire. Refer to the “Modifica-tion/alterations to the electrical systems” section within this owner’s manual.  Tires and wheels which do not meet spec- ifications must not be used. Refer to the “Specifi
cations” section for
information regarding wheel and tiresizes.
Due to the large number of accessory and replacement parts provided by different man-ufacturers in the market, it is not always pos- sible for a certified i-
MiEV dealer to check
whether the attachment or installation of non-Mitsubishi Motors genui
ne parts will affect
the driving safety of your Mitsubishi-vehicle.
Modifications to and racing of your vehicle
Installation of accessories
CAUTION Before any electrical or electronic accesso- ries are installed, consult a certified i-MiEV dealer.
WA R N I N G If you choose to use
a cellular phone while
driving, you must not allow that usage todistract you in the sa
fe operation of your
vehicle. Anything, including cellular phone usage, that distracts you from thesafe operation of your vehicle increases your risk of an accident. Refer to and follow all local laws in yourarea regarding cellula
r phone usage while
driving.
Important point!
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Cautions and actions to deal with intense heat 3-8 General information/Charging
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Approx. ambi- ent temperature
Phenomena
Corrective action
Approx. 104 °F (40 °C) or higher
Startup and driving •
• During quick charging, repeated high-speed driving, or repeated uphill driving,
the power down warning light
* comes
on and the motor output is restrict
ed to protect the main drive
lithium-ion battery or mo
tor (electric motor unit).
Regenerative braking performance
may decrease. When brak-
ing, depress the brake pedal more strongly.
• Stop the vehicle in a safe place for a while, avoid quick charg- ing, and wait for the power down warning light
* to go off.
• If you continue driving after the power down warning light
*
comes on, the vehicle may stop
after you have driven a few
miles/kilometres.
Charging and battery • During quick
charging, charging times get longer.
Approx.113 °F (45 °C) or higher
Startup and driving •
• During quick charging, repeated high-speed driving, or repeated uphill driving,
the power down warning light
* comes
on and the motor output is restrict
ed to protect the main drive
lithium-ion battery and/or motor (electric motor unit). Regenerative braking performance
may decrease. When brak-
ing, depress the brake pedal more strongly.
• Stop the vehicle in a safe place for a while, avoid quick charg-ing, and wait for the power down warning light
* to go off.
• If you continue driving after the power down warning light
*
comes on, the vehicle may stop
after you have driven a few
miles/kilometres.
Charging and battery •
• The EV charging cable (regular charging cable) cannot be used. During quick charging, ch
arging times get longer.
• Park in a safe, well-ventilated and shady place.
• The main drive lithium-ion batt
ery capacity is decreased more
quickly, and the cruisi
ng range is decreased.
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Cautions and actions to deal with intense cold
General information/Charging 3-9
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 When the vehicle is driven in a low ambient temperatures, its he
ater performance can be insuffic
ient. Also, using the heater ca
n reduce the
vehicle’s cruising range. When the ambient temperature is approximate
ly 5 °F (-15 °C) or lower, the phenomena de
scribed below may occu
r. Please take the
corrective
actions described below.Approx. 140 °F (60 °C) or higher
Startup and driving • The power down warning light
* comes on, and the vehicle
may stop.
• Park in a safe, well-ventilated and shady place,
avoid quick
charging, and wait for the power down warning light
* to
go off.
Charging and battery •
• The EV charging cable (regular
charging cable) cannot be
used.Quick charging may become impossible.
• Park in a safe, well-ventilated and shady place.
NOTE
 *: Refer to “Power down warning light” on pa
ge 5-43. Illumination of the power down wa
rning light does not i
ndicate a malfunctio
n.
Cautions and actions to deal with intense cold Approx. ambi- ent temperature
Phenomena
Corrective action
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Cautions and actions to deal with intense cold 3-10 General information/Charging
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Approx. ambi- ent tempera-
ture
Phenomena
Corrective action
Approx.5 °F (-15 °C) or lower
Startup and driving
• Motor output is restricted
, and the power down warning
light
*1 may come on.

• Keep driving if you can drive at a safe speed. If you cannot drive at
a safe speed,
stop the vehicle in a safe place and charge the main drive lithium-ion bat- tery.
• Regenerative braking performance may decr
ease. • When braking, depress the brake
pedal more strongly.
Charging and
battery
• • Charging times get longer. Complete charging may not be possible.
• When you have finished driving, charge the main drive lithium-ion bat- tery before battery temperature falls.
Approx.-13 °F (-25 °C) or lower
Startup and driving
• Motor output is restricted
, and the power down warning
light
*1 may come on.

• Keep driving if you can drive at the same speed as su
rrounding vehicles.
If you cannot drive th
e same speed as
surrounding vehicles, stop the vehicle in a safe place and charge the main drive lithium-ion battery.
• Regenerative braking performance
may decrease or be elimi-
nated.
• When braking, depress the brake pedal more strongly.
Charging and
battery
• Charging may become impossible. • W
hen you have finished driving, charge the main drive lithium-ion bat- tery before battery temperature falls.
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Charging
General information/Charging 3-11
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Your vehicle comes standard with a charge
port and charging cable (EV charging cable)
that uses a household outlet (AC 110-120V
) as a charging
source. You may also charge your
vehicle using an i-MiEV compatib
le 220-240V charging device (EVSE
* - available separate
ly). Your vehicle
comes equipped with an additiona
l quick charge port to be used
with a CHAdeMO quick charger.
Approx. -22 °F (-30 °C) or lower
Startup and driving
• • The ready indicator
*2 does not come on, and startup may not
be possible. In the worst-case scenario,
the vehicle may become undriv-
able (with the energy level ga
uge and cruising
range indica-
tions still shown).
• In the daytime, wait for the tempera- ture to rise. When the temperature in the vicinity of the main drive lithium-ion battery has risen, start up.
• Regenerative braking performan
ce may decrease or be elimi-
nated.
• When braking, depress the brake pedal more strongly
Charging and
battery
• Charging may become impossible • In
the daytime, wait for the tempera- ture to rise. When the temperature in the vicinity of the main drive lithium- ion battery has risen, begin charging.
NOTE
 *1: Refer to “Power down warning light” on
page 5-43. Illumination of
the power down warning light
does not indicate a malfunctio
n.
 *2: Refer to “Ready indicator” on page 5-42.
Charging Approx. ambi- ent tempera-
ture
Phenomena
Corrective action
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Charging 3-12 General information/Charging
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Category
Charge port
Charge connector
Charging Source
Charging time with fully dis- charged battery
Reference
Level 1
Regular charging
110-120V (Attached EV charging cable)
passenger side of vehicle
110-120V household outlet (15 amp dedicated circuit
required)
120V/8A: Approx- imately 22 hours
120V/12A:
Approximately 14
hours
P.3-15
Level 2
Regular charging
220-240V(Primary Home EVSE
* Dock-
Available sepa-
rately)
passenger side of vehicle
Home or public charging
device
Approximately 6
hours
P.3-15, 3-24
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Charging
General information/Charging 3-13
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* : EVSE = Electric Ve
hicle Supply Equipment
Charging time will vary
depending on battery condition,
air temperature and condition of power
source (such as specification of
the quick char-
ger). A vehicle equipped with a
quick charge port is compatible with most CHAdeM
O (Japanese industry standa
rd) connectors on charging
stations.
Charging stations using the CHAdeMO standard ar
e UL certified and safe to use in the US.
Quick charging (charging method with quick char-
ger)
driver side of vehicle
Public charging stations
where available
Approximately 30 minutes for 80 %
charge
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NOTE
 The 12V starter battery will be automatica
lly charged during charging and
also while the ready indicator is illuminated. Refer
to “Ready indicator” on page
5-42.  Repeatedly performing only quick charging ca
n reduce battery capacity. Regular chargi
ng is recommended unless quick charging is
necessary.
 If the 12V starter battery is di
scharged, the main drive lithium-ion battery cannot
be charged. Refer to “Jump-starting” on pag
e 8-2.
Category
Charge port
Charge connector
Charging Source
Charging time with fully dis- charged battery
Reference
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