2014 MITSUBISHI iMiEV battery

Precautions during Charging the
Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery
3-14 General information/Charging
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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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Regular charging (charging method with rated AC 120 V outlet)
General information/Charging 3-15
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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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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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EV charging cable 3-22 General information/Charging
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: Illuminates : Blinking : Not illuminatedPOWER
FAULT
CHARGING
Operating condition
Every time the charging cable plug (C) is connected
to an outlet, all indicator lights illuminate
for 1/2 second, then go out. After initial processing is comple
ted, when the regular charge c
onnector is not connected to the
charge port, or the regular charge connector is
connected to the charge port but charging is not
being performed. While the main drive lithium-i
on battery is being charged
When the ground cable is disconnected Check the grounding of the outlet being used. If
the outlet is properly gr
ounded, contact a certi-
fied i-MiEV dealer. When charging is completed.
POWER
FAULT
CHARGING
Abnormal operating conditi
on and corrective action
When an electric leakage occurs or the EV charging cable malfunctions. Stop use immediately and contac
t a certified i-MiEV dealer.
When the EV chargi
ng cable malfunctions.
Stop use immediately and contac
t a certified i-MiEV dealer.
If the control box indicator light
does not illuminate after connect
ing the charging cable plug to
the outlet, check the circuit breaker for the outlet.
If the breaker has tripped, the circuit may not
be suitable for use with EV charging cable. Y
ou should have a licensed
electrician inspect and
repair the electrical circuit. If the breaker is
not tripped, stop using the EV charging cable and
contact a certifie
d i-MiEV dealer.
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EV charging cable
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FCC Notice: This equi
pment has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable prot
ection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radi- ate radio frequency energy and, if notinstalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may caus
e harmful interference
to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interfer- ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio or tele
vision reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try tocorrect the interference by
one or more of the
following measures:
WA R N I N G Improper use of the
EV charging cable
can result in a fire, property damage, andserious injury or death.Carefully read instructions regarding “Precautions during
charging the main
drive lithium-ion battery” on page 3-14and on “Regular charging (charging method with rated AC 120 V outlet)” on page 3-15 and describe
d in this section
and follow them. Always use an outlet protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter, rated for 15A or more, and that
is connected to a
dedicated branch circuit. Never use an extension cable or conver- sion adapter. When using a non-wate
rproof outlet, take
care to avoid contact
with rainwater dur-
ing charging. Never connect or disconnect the plug with a wet hand. Make sure that the plug is inserted all the way into the socket before use. Continued charging with a plug not completely inserted or pulled
halfway out of the
socket may result in a risk of overheating or fire. If the indictors show the EV charging cable malfunctions as described below, stop using the EV charging cable and con-tact a certified i-MiEV dealer. Never disassemble the EV charging cable or attempt to open
the control box.
NOTE
All indicators are illuminated momentarily for confirming operation when the chargingcable plug is inserted into an outlet. Afterthat, the POWER indi
cator is continuously
illuminated and the CH
ARGING indicator is
continuously blinking.  The CHARGING indicator will start to blink when charging is completed. The POWERindicator is continuous
ly illuminated while
charging cable plug is in
serted into an outlet.
Handling and storing the con- trol box
CAUTION Use the method shown below to help secure the control box and to prevent the plug from being pulled halfway out of the socket duringcharging.NOTE
 Use hook (A) and a rope (B) that can support the weight of the EV charging cable, 8.8 lbs (4 kg) as shown in the figure below.
 Make sure that the rope has no damage before use.NOTE
A B
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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which thereceiver is connected.  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
ICES Notice: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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1. Gently wipe outside surface of the EV charging cable with ga
uze or a similar soft
cloth soaked with a mild soap and watersolution. 2. Wipe off all detergent with a soft cloth dipped in fresh water and thoroughlywrung out. 3. Wipe all moisture off and dry in a shaded, well-ventilated area.
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You can charge your vehicle through the reg-ular charging port using 240V Electric Vehi-cle Supply Equipment (EVSE) compatible with i-MiEV. Carefully read instructions on “Precautionsduring charging the main drive lithium-ion battery” on page 3-14,
described in this sec-
tion.For connecting/disconne
cting the charging
connector to/from the vehicle, follow instruc-
tions for the regular charging (charging method with rated AC
120V outlet) on page
3-15. Also follow inst
ructions provided with
the 240V EVSE.
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Your vehicle is equipped with the quickcharging port. The quick charge port is com- patible with most CHAdeMO
* (Japanese
industry standard) connectors on charging stations. * : Charging stations using this standard are UL certified and safe to use in the US. Improper charging can result in a fire, prop- erty damage, and serious injury or death.
Cleaning the EV charging cable
WA R N I N G Before cleaning, be sure to remove the charging cable plug from the socket andthe regular charging plug from the vehi- cle. Do not connect or disconnect the plug with a wet hand. Doing so can cause anelectric shock.
 Never expose the metal terminal of the regular charge connector or the chargingcable plug to water or neutral detergent.Water or detergent entering into the plugs can cause a fire or
an electric shock.
CAUTIONNever use benzine, petrol, organic solvents, acid, or alkaline solvents to clean the charg- ing cable. Doing so c
ould cause deformation,
discolour, or malfunction. Also, these sub- stances may be present
in various cleaners,
so check carefully before use.
Regular charging (using 240V Electric Vehicle Sup-ply Equipment)
WA R N I N G
CAUTION Be sure to use a 240V EVSE compatible with i-MiEV. Use of a non-compatible 240V EVSE may not charge the main drive lith-ium-ion battery correctly
or may damage the
main drive lithium-ion battery.NOTE
 The 240V EVSE compatib
le with i-MiEV is
available separately. Contact a certified i-MiEV dealer.
Quick charging (charging method with quick charger)
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Carefully read instru
ctions on “Precautions
during charging the main drive lithium-ionbattery” on page 3-14,
described in this sec-
tion and also instructions for a quick charger you uses, and follow them.
1. Fully apply the parking brake and move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) posi-tion. 2. Stop the electric devices such as lamps, air conditioning, etc.
and turn the electric
motor switch to the “LOCK” position.
3. Pull the quick charging lid opener (A) at the bottom left of the driver’s seat to openthe quick charging lid (B) at the left rear side of the vehicle. 4. Remove key and lock the vehicle. 5. Press the tab (C) to open the inner lid (D).
WA R N I N G Be sure to use a qu
ick charger compatible
with i-MiEV. Use of a non-compatible quick charger may cause a fire or mal- function.For the quick charger compatible with i- MiEV, consult an certified i-MiEV dealer. For operation of a quick charger, follow instructions for each quick charger. Never connect or disc
onnect the charger
with a wet hand. Never pull the cable to disconnect the charger. During charging, the
cooling fans under
the hood may automa
tically be operated
even if the electric motor switch is in the“LOCK” position. Ke
ep your hands away
from the cooling fan during charging. As the quick charge connector is heavier in comparison to th
e regular charge con-
nector, allowing it to drop could causedamage to the vehicl
e or charge connector
or personal injury.
CAUTION If the charge connector cannot easily be con- nected to the charge port, do not force theconnection. Foreign mate
rial may be in the
charge connector or charge port, or the charging device may not
be compatible with
your vehicle. Contact a certified i-MiEVdealer.NOTE
 Repeatedly performi
ng only quick charging
can reduce the batter
y capacity. Regular
charging is recommended unless quickcharging is necessary.  Before using a publicly
available quick char-
ger, confirm that the charger is suitable for your vehicle.  Make sure to lock the doors to prevent theft, etc. during charging.
A
B
E
D
C
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