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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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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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Quick charging (charging method with quick charger) 3-26 General information/Charging
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6. Insert the quick charge connector com- pletely into the quick charge port to begincharging. For connecting and di 
sconnecting, follow 
the instruction manual for each quickcharger. 
7. Make sure that the charging indicator on the instrument cluster is illuminated. If the charging indicator is not illumi- nated, charging has not started. Refer to the quick charger user manual.
WA R N I N G Do not touch the metal terminal of the quick charge port (E) and the quickcharge connector.Doing so could cause an electric shock and/or malfunction.CAUTION Be sure to insert the quick charge connector straight into the quick charge port all the wayto the base. Failure to do so may result in the main drive lithium-ion battery not charging or causedamage to the charging equipment. Do not leave the inner lid open for any sig- nificant period of ti 
me without the charge 
connector inserted.  
Foreign material, if 
allowed to enter the port, can damage theport and/or prevent charging.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 certified i-MiEV dealer.  If the charge port becomes frozen, use a hair dryer to defrost and dry it before charging.Forcing the charging connector into the charging port while it  
is frozen can damage 
the port, and it may prevent charging.
WA R N I N G Be sure to insert the charge connector completely into the charge port. If the charge connector is only partially inserted and the connector latch is notlocked, the electric motor switch could be turned to the “START” position and the vehicle could start moving 
NOTE
 When the quick charging plug is connected to the charging connection, the chargingindicator will blink. 
 Once charging has 
started, the charging i 
ndicator will illumi- 
nate.
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Charging troubleshooting guide 3-28 General information/Charging
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Charging troubleshooting guide 
Symptom
Possible cause
Possible solution 
Charging cannot be  started. 
The electric motor switch is in the  ON position. 
Before charging, place the electric motor switch in the “LOCK” position. 
The main drive lithium-ion battery is  already fully charged. 
Charging cannot be performed if the ma 
in drive lithium-ion 
battery is already  
fully charged. Charging automatically turns off if the main drive lithium-ion  battery is fully charged. 
The temperature of the main drive  lithium-ion battery  
is too high or too  
low to charge. 
Confirm the main drive lithium-ion battery temperature. Refer to “Cautions and acti 
ons to deal with intense heat” on page 3-7 and “Cau- 
tions and actions to deal wi 
th intense cold” on page 3-9. 
The 12V starter battery is dis- charged. 
The main drive lithium-ion battery can be charged if the vehicle electrical sys- tems cannot be turned on. If the battery is 
 discharged, charge or jump start the  
12V starter battery. Refer to 
 “Jump-starting” on page 8-2. 
The vehicle has a malf 
unction. The vehicle or charger 
may have a malfunction. Confir
m if the warning light on  
the meter is illuminated. Confirm if the indicator on the charger is indicating a malfunction. If a warning is displayed,  
stop charging and contact a certified i- 
MiEV dealer. 
Regular charging can- not be started. 
There is no electrical power coming  from the outlet. 
Confirm that there has not been a power fa 
ilure. Make sure the breaker is on. If  
an outlet with a timer device installed  
is used, power will onl
y be available at  
the time set by the timer. Confirm if the POWER indicator on 
 the control box 
is illuminated. 
The charge connector is not con- nected correctly. 
Confirm the charge connector 
 is connected correctly. 
Charging Timer by  MiEV remote cannot  be started. 
Refer to “Action to be taken when the MiEV Remote 
 system does not operate correctly” on page 3-48.
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Regular charging is  discontinued. 
There is no power coming from the  outlet. 
There may have been a electrical power 
 failure, or the 
breaker may have  
failed.Charging will resume when 
 the power source is reset. 
The EV charging cable has been dis- connected. 
Check that the EV charging ca 
ble has not been disconnected. 
The button on the regular charge  connector has been pressed. 
If the charge connector button is pressed  
for a long period of time, charging will  
be stopped. Start the charging procedure again. 
The temperature of the main drive  lithium-ion battery is too hot or too  cold to charge. 
Confirm the main drive lithium-ion battery temperature. Refer to “Cautions and actions to deal  
with intense heat” on page 3-7 and “Cau- 
tions and actions to deal w 
ith intense cold” on page 3-9. 
Charging is stopped by the regular  charge timer. 
Charging will stop depending on 
 the timer function settin
g of the regular charge  
device. If you need to charge the main  
drive lithium-ion battery more, start the  
charging procedure again. 
Quick charging cannot  be started. 
The charge connector is not con- nected correctly and/or not locked. 
Check that the charge connector is conn 
ected correctly and that it is locked. 
The self-diagnostic function of the  quick charge device returns a nega- tive result. 
There is a possibility that the vehicle ha 
s a malfunction. Stop charging and con- 
tact a certified i-MiEV dealer. 
The power switch of the quick char- ger is off. 
Check the power switch of the quick charger. 
Quick charge is discon- tinued. 
Charging is stopped by the quick  charge timer. 
Charging will stop depending on the time 
r function setting of the quick charge  
device.If you need to charge 
 the main drive lithium-ion battery more, start the  
charging procedure again. 
Charging stops at 80% capacity. Charg 
ing is designed to stop when the ma
in drive lithium-ion battery capacity  
reaches 80%. If you need to charge the ma 
in drive lithium-ion battery more than  
80%, start the charging procedure again. 
The power supply for the quick  charger is off. 
Check whether the power supply for the quick charger is off.
Symptom
Possible cause
Possible solution
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High-Voltage components 3-30 General information/Charging
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High voltage components and wiring cables are located as shown in the figure below.
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A crash or impact significant enough to require an emergency response for conven- tional vehicles would  
also require the same 
response for electric vehicles. Also follow the instruct 
ions described below 
to avoid severe burns a 
nd electrical shock that 
may result in serious injury or death.
High-Voltage components 
WA R N I N G The EV (Electric Vehicle) system uses high voltage up to DC 330 volt. The system canbe hot during and after starting and when the vehicle is shut off. Be careful of both the high voltage and  
the high temperature. 
Follow the warning labels that are attached to the vehicle. Never touch, disassemble, remove or replace high-voltage parts, exposed elec- trical components, cables or connectors.Failure to follow this instruction can result in severe burns 
 or electric shock 
causing serious injury  
or death. High-volt- 
age cables are colore 
d orange. Th
e vehicle 
high voltage system has no user service- able parts. Take your  
vehicle to a Certified 
i-MiEV dealer for an 
y necessary mainte- 
nance. Always assume the hi
gh voltage battery 
and associated compon 
ents are energized 
and fully charged.
1- Regular charge port 2- MCU 3- Main drive lithium-ion battery 4- Heater5- Air conditioner compressor 6- High voltage connector 7- Service plug8- Electric motor (Electric motor unit) 9- On board charger/DC-DC converter 10- Quick charge portIn case of a collision 
WA R N I N G If your vehicle is dr
ivable, pull your vehi- 
cle off the road to a safe, nearby locationand remain on the scene.Also, if possible, do 
 the follow
ing opera- 
tions and stay out of the way of any oncoming traffic while awaiting thearrival of emergency responders.• Apply chocks to the wheels.• Move the selector  
lever to the “P” 
(PARK) position.• Apply the parking brake.• Open the windows,  
doors and liftgate.
• Turn the electric motor switch to the “LOCK” position.• Turn on the hazard warning flashers.• Move the key away fr 
om the vehicle to 
prevent unintended start-up of the sys-tem by inadvertent contact with a switch or impact from the crash.
 Never touch high-vol
tage wiring, connec- 
tors, and other high-vol 
tage parts, such as 
the inverter unit and main drive lithium-ion battery. An electric shock may occur if exposed electric wires are visible when viewed from inside  
or outside of your 
vehicle. For their locations, see “High- voltage components” on page 3-30. If the vehicle receives a strong impact to the floor while driving, stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the floor.
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MiEV Remote System 3-36 General information/Charging
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The Charging Timer can be set as follows.  ON timer: Time from the present to when charging will begin.  OFF timer: Time from the start of charg- ing to the end of charging 
To set the timer, the following conditions must be met.  Selector lever: “P” (PARK) position  Electric motor switch: “LOCK”position  EV charging cable (regular charger): Con- nected
Charging Timer 
WA R N I N G Improper charging can result in a fire, property damage, and serious injury or death.Before Charging Timer, carefully read and follow the instructions in “Precaution on Charging the Main Drive Lithium-ionBattery” on page 3-14 and “Regular charging (charging me 
thod with rated AC 
120 V outlet)” on page 3-15.NOTE
 Charging Timer cannot be used with a quick charging system.
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MiEV Remote System 3-42 General information/Charging
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There are two methods to cancel Charging Timer.  By using the MiEV Remote  By operating the electric motor switch on the vehicle 
A. By using the MiEV Remote 
1. When the power of MiEV Remote is off, turn the power ON. Refer to “To turn the MiEV Remote ON/OFF” onpage 3-38. 2. Press the manual charging switch (J), then press the power/communicationswitch (B) for less than 1 second. 
3. Canceling Charging Timer is com- plete, and the MiEV Remote willsound two different melodies. 4. Turn off the MiEV Remote. Refer to “To turn the MiEV Remote ON/OFF”on page 3-38. 
B. By operating the electric motor switch on the vehicleTurn the electric motor switch to the “ACC” or “ON” position, then turn back to the “LOCK” position. Canceling the Charging Timer is now complete.
To cancel Charging Timer  
NOTE
 If the Charging Timer is canceled during charging, the charging wi 
ll continue until the 
Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery is fullycharged.   If the Charging Timer is canceled before charging starts, charging 
 will start immedi- 
ately and continue until the Main Drive Lith- ium-ion Battery is fully charged.
 Charging Timer cannot be canceled by dis- connecting the charge  
connector before the 
time set by the ON timer. The ChargingTimer will resume when the charging con- nector is again connected to the vehicle.NOTE
 If the manual charging sw
itch (J) is pressed, 
the   symbol of MiEV Remote will blink. Remote Climate Control is also stopped.NOTE
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