2014 MITSUBISHI iMiEV regular charging

Charging
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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
P. 3 - 2 4
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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Precautions during Charging the
Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery
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Precautions during Charg- ing the Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery
WA R N I N G Improper charging can result in a fire, property damage, and serious injury ordeath. Read the instructions described below carefully and follow
them. Also read and
follow the instructions for “Regular charging (charging me
thod with rated AC
120V outlet)” on page 3-15, Regularcharging (using 240V
Electric Vehicle
Supply Equipment)
on page 3-24 and
“Quick charging (c
harging method with
quick charger)”
on page 3-24 before using
the charging device.• Never connect or disconnect the chargeconnector or plug with wet hands.• Make sure there is no water or foreignmaterials in the char
ge port, charge con-
nector or plug, and that they are notdamaged or affected by rust or corro- sion. If any of these conditions are notice- able, do not charge
the main drive
lithium-ion battery.• Never touch the metal contacts of thecharge port, charge
connector or plug.
• Never charge the main drive lithium-ion battery or touch the vehicle when there islightning. A lightning strike may backfeed into the char
ger causing damage
and possible personal
injury or death.
• Never disassemble or modify the charge port or charging cable.• If you notice unus
ual odor or smoke
coming from the vehi
cle, charging cable
or plug, or if the ch
arging cable or plug
becomes hot to the touch, stop charging immediately.
 Individuals using an
electro-medical
apparatus such as implantable pacemak- ers and implantable
cardiovascular-defi-
brillators should
check with the
manufacturer of the apparatus to confirm the effect of the el
ectromagnetic waves
from charging. The el
ectromagnetic waves
may affect the operations of the electro- medical apparatus. If you have an impl
antable cardiac pace-
maker or an implan
table cardiovascular
defibrillator, while the main drive lithium- ion battery is charging:• Keep away from the charge connector orcontrol box.• Do not stay inside the vehicle.• Do not go inside the
vehicle, for example
to remove or place an item in the passen- ger compartment.WA R N I N G
• Do not open the rear hatch, for example to remove or place an item in the cargoarea.Charging may affect
the operation of
electric medical devices and result in serious personal
injury or death.
Keep away from the cooling fan under the hood during charging. During charging,the cooling fan may automatically be operated even if the electric motor switch is in the “LOCK” position. CAUTION To prevent damage to the charging equip- ment:• Do not close the charge port lid withoutclosing the cap.• Do not subject the charging equipment toimpact.• Do not pull or twist the charge cable.• Do not drag the charge cable.• Do not store charging equipment in loca-tions where the temperature is above 185 °F (85 °C) or below -40 °F (-40 °C).• Do not place the charging equipment close to a heater or other heat source.
 Make sure the inner
cap is closed on the
charge port when charging is finished. If the charge port lid is closed when the cap is opened, water or forei
gn materials may enter
the charge port.WA R N I N G
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Carefully read instructions regarding “Pre- cautions during charging
the main drive lith-
ium-ion battery” on pa
ge 3-14 and described
in this section and al
so instructions on “EV
charging cable” on page 3-21 or instructions for a charging device you use, and follow them.
 Do not charge when a vehicle body cover is in use. This may cause damage
to the charge con-
nector. Do not attempt to perform a jump start on the 12V starter battery at the same time that the main drive lithium-ion battery is being charged. Doing so ma
y damage the vehicle
or charging cable and could cause an injury. See “Jump-starting” in the “6. For emer- gency” section. Forcing the charge connector to connect may cause damage to the
charging equipment and
vehicle.NOTE
 Repeatedly performi
ng only quick charging
can reduce the battery capacity. Regular charging is recommended unless quick charging is necessary.  To help maintain the capacity of the main drive lithium-ion batter
y, the following is
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 the fullcharge.
 Both of the regular charging and quick charge cannot be performed at the same time. The quick charging is given priority.CAUTION
 It is recommended that you perform regular charging from 2 bars or less on the energylevel gauge to full at
least once every three
months. This allows the energy level gauge to adjust to decrease
d battery capacity and
correctly display the remaining energy in themain drive lithium-ion battery. A certified i-MiEV dealer can also adjust the energy level gauge for you when requested.
Regular charging (charging method with rated AC 120 V outlet)
WA R N I N G Improper charging can result in a fire, property damage, and serious injury or death.NOTE
 Always use an ground
ed outlet protected
by a ground-fault circuit interrupter,rated AC 120V and rated for 15A or more,and that is connected to a dedicated branch circuit. If the circuit is shar
ed, and another elec-
trical device is being used at the same time the vehicle is chargi
ng, the circuit may
heat abnormally, the breaker may tripand the circuit may cause adverse inter- ference on the household electrical appli- ances such as tele
visions and audio
systems. To reduce the risk of electric shock, con- nect only to a prop
erly grounded and
waterproofed outlet. Never use an extension cable or conver- sion adapter. Never force the connection if the charging cable or plug shows damage or is not eas- ily connected due to foreign materialentering the plug or the outlet. Never use an outlet that is worn, damaged, or will not hold the plug firmly. Make sure that the plug is inserted all the way into the outlet before use. While it is normal for the plug and charg- ing cable to become warm during charg- ing, discontinue use
immediately if the
plug or charging ca
ble becomes too hot to
touch. Never pull the cable to remove the plug.WA R N I N G
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Regular charge port light (A) comes on when the UNLOCK button on the remote control transmitter is pressed, or when any door orthe liftgate is opened. The regular charge port light and the dome lights (with the dome light switch in the “DOOR” position) will come onsimultaneously. However, the regular charge port light will not co
me on when you press
the dome light (front) lens or slide the domelight (rear) switch to the “ON” position.
For details, refer to “Keyless entry system” on page 5-5, “Dome
light (Front)/Reading
lights” on page 5-52 a
nd “Dome light (Rear)”
on page 5-53. To turn on the charge port light again, pressthe UNLOCK button on the remote control transmitter, or open any
door or the liftgate.
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1. Fully apply the parking brake and place the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) posi- tion.
2. Stop the electric devices such as lamps and turn the electric motor switch to the“LOCK” position. 3. Pull the regular charging opener (B) at the bottom left of the instrument panel toopen the regular charging lid (C) at the right rear side of the vehicle. 4. Remove key and lock the vehicle.
 Never connect or disconnect the plug with a wet hand.NOTE
 Your vehicle is equipped with an EV charg- ing cable for regular charging. Refer to “EV charging cable” on page 3-21.  When connecting or disconnecting the regu- lar charge connector, in
sert/pull out the con-
nector straight. Also, do not incline or twist the connector. Doing so could cause a bad connection ormalfunction.  Make sure to lock the doors to prevent theft, etc. during charging.
Regular charge port light
WA R N I N G
NOTE
 The time until the light goes off can be adjusted. See a certified i-MiEV dealer fordetails.
Charging from rated AC 120 V outlet
A
B C
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5. Press the tab (D) to open the inner lid (E).
6. Insert the charging cable plug into an out- let.
WA R N I N G Do not touch the metal terminal of the charge port (F) and the regular charge connector.Doing so could cause an electric shock and/or malfunction.CAUTION To help keeping forei
gn material out of the
charge port, do not leave the inner lid open without connecting th
e charge connector.
NOTE
There is a hole on the charge port for water drainage. If this hole
is blocked and water
gets trapped in the charge port, do not charge. Contact a cert
ified i-MiEV dealer.
F
D
E
If the charge port becomes frozen, use a hair dryer to defrost and dry the port beforecharging. Forcing the charging connector toconnect with the port while it is frozen can damage the port and/or prevent charging.WA R N I N G Make sure that the plug is inserted all the way into the outlet before use.NOTE
 To reduce the risk of electric shock or fire due to electric le
ak, always use an
grounded outlet protected by a ground-fault circuit interr
upter, rated AC 120V
and rated for 15A or more, and that is connected to a dedicated branch circuit.If the circuit is shar
ed, and another elec-
trical device is being used at the same time the vehicle is chargi
ng, the circuit may
heat abnormally, the breaker may trip and the circuit may cause adverse inter- ference on the household electrical appli-ances such as tele
visions and audio
systems. To reduce the risk of electric shock, con- nect only to a prop
erly grounded and
waterproofed outlet. Always use an AC 120V
outlet rated for
15A or more.WA R N I N G
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7. Press the 8A/12A manual selection button (G) on the control box to charge quicklywhen needed. If selected, the 12A indica- tor (H) will illuminated.
8. Open the cap (I) on the regular charge connector (J) and make sure that there isno foreign matter such as dust at the end of the regular charge connector and the regular charge port. 9. Connect the regular charge connector until a click is heard without pressing the button (K).
WA R N I N G If the selected electrical current level exceeds the electrical current capacity of the electrical circuit
or outlet being used
for charging, the circuit and outlet can overheat resulting in fire. If the capacity of an
outlet and its electri-
cal circuit are unknown, do not use the outlet for charging the vehicle.
G H
J
I
K
CAUTION Do not clasp the top of regular charge con- nector. It could cause injury to from the pro-trusion on the lid.NOTE
 If the electric motor switch is turned to the “START” position with
the regular charge
connector connected to the regular chargeport, the electric motor unit cannot be started.
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10. Make sure that the charging indicator on
the instrument cluster is illuminated. If the charging indicator is not illumi- nated, charging will not start. Make sure that the regular charge port, theplug and the connector are correctly con- nected, and perform charging from Step 5 again.
11. Charging is complete when the charging
indicator turns off. Pull out the regular charge connector while pressing the but- ton (M).
12. Close the inner lid and close the regular
charging lid.
13. Remove the charging cable plug from the
outlet.
NOTE
 When the regular char
ge connector is con-
nected to the charge port, the charging indi-cator is blinking. When
charging is started,
the charging indicator is illuminated.
 The charge level for main drive lithium-ion battery can be checked
with the energy level
gauge (L) on the instrument cluster.Refer to “Energy level gauge” on page 5-40.NOTE
LM
WA R N I N G After charging, discon
nect the charge con-
nector completely from the charge port. Ifthe charge connector remains partiallyengaged with the latch unlocked, the elec- tric motor switch can be turned to the “START” position an
d the vehicle can be
moved.NOTE
 Charging can be stopped
half way. In this
case, pull out the regular charge connector while pressing the button.NOTE
 Make sure that the inner lid is completely closed before closing the regular charging lid.If the regular charging
lid is forcibly closed
without completely clos
ing the inner lid, the
hinge on the inner
lid may be broken.
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14. Install the cap on the regular charge con-
nector.
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You cannot charge the main drive lithium-ionbattery when the main drive lithium-ion bat-tery temperature is -13 °F (-25 °C) or lower. The air conditioning will automatically oper- ate and the main drive lithium-ion batterywill be heated when all the following condi- tions are met.
The energy level gauge (A) in the instrument cluster and charging i
ndicator (B) illuminate
while the main drive lithium-ion battery warming system is operating. The main drive lithium-ion battery warmingsystem will automatically stop when the main drive lithium-ion batter
y temperature is -4°F
(-20°C) or higher.
WA R N I N G After charging, be sure to close the inner lid and the regular charging lid com- pletely.Be careful that water or dust does not enter in the regular charge port inner lid and regular charge connector.Entry of water or dust could cause electric leakage, resulting in
a fire or electric
shock. After charging, be sure
to disconnect the
plug from the outlet.If the plug is left connected to the outlet, immersion in water or tampering may cause leakage or an
electric shock.
Main drive lithium-ion battery warming system
• The main drive lithium-ion battery tem- perature is between -22 °F (-30 °C) and -13 °F (-25 °C).• The energy level gauge shows 4 bars or more of full charge. • The electric motor switch is in the“LOCK” position. • The regular charge connector is con- nected to the regular charge port.
A
B
NOTE
 When the main drive lithium-ion battery warming system operates while the remoteclimate control is operating, the remote cli-mate control stops. When the main drive lith- ium-ion battery warming system stops, the remote climate cont
rol operates again.
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