Quick charging (charging method with quick charger)
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8. Charging is complete when the charging indicator turns off.Disconnect the quick charge connector according to the manual of the quick char- ger. 9. Close the inner lid and close the quick charging lid.
The charge level for the main drive lithium- ion battery can be checked with the energylevel gauge (F) on the
instrument cluster.
Refer to “Energy leve
l gauge” on page 5-40.
Operation noise may be heard from the vehi- cle body during quick charging.This noise comes from operation of the main drive lithium-ion batter
y cooling system, and
it is not a malfunction. Since the main driv
e lithium-ion battery
cooling system uses cool air from the airconditioning system,
the air conditioning
will automatically be operated. After quick charging, you may find dehu-midified water from
the air conditioning sys-
tem under the vehicle. It is not a malfunction.NOTE
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CAUTION Do not leave the quick charge connected to the quick charge port after charging. Someone might stumble on the charger orthe quick charge port might get damaged.WA R N I N G After charging, be sure to close the inner lid and the quick charging lid completely.Be careful that water or dust does not enter in the quick charge port, inner lid and quick charge connector.Entry of water or dust could cause a fire, electric shock or
short circuit.
NOTE
If the electric motor switch is turned to the “START” position with the quick charge connector connected to the quick chargeport, the electric motor unit cannot be started. Be sure to disconnect
the quick charge con-
nector before starting
the electric motor unit.
Charging may stop before full charge. This is a control for efficient charge and not a mal-function.To achieve full charge, repeat charging from Step 5 again. Make sure that the inner lid is completely closed before closing the quick charging lid. If the quick charging li
d is forcibly closed
without first co
mpletely closing inner lid, the
hinge on the inner
lid may be broken.
NOTE
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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 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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1. In case you set the timer at 9:00 PM so that charging starts
at 11:00 PM and stops at 7:00 AM of the following day (for 8 hou
rs).
2. In case you set the timer at 7:00 PM so that charging starts and stops at the same time the last time.Example of Charging Timer
9:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 AM
11:00 PM
11:00 PM
7:00AM
1. Setting of ON Timer = 2h, OFF Timer = 8h 2. When Charging
timers are set up, initially 4h
for ON-Timer and 8h for OFF-
Timer are displayed.
Charging Waiting
ON Timer = 2h OFF Timer = 8h ON-Timer initial display
= 4h
OFF-Timer initial dis- play = 8h
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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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The following conditions must be met to operate the Remote Climate Control. Selector lever:
P (PARK) position.
Electric motor switch: LOCK position. EV charging cable (re
gular charger): Con-
nected. Quick charging: Not used. Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery Level Indicator: Shows one bar or more. Refer to “Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery LevelIndicator” on page 3-45. All doors and the liftgate: Closed. 1. Start charging. Refer to “Regular charging (charging method with rated AC 120 V outlet)” on page 3-15.
Remote Climate Control
WA R N I N G The Remote Climate Control, even when set, cannot be relied upon to maintain safevehicle cabin temperatures while the vehi- cle is stopped or park
ed. Never leave chil-
dren or persons requiringsupervision/nursing unattended inside the vehicle. Temperature inside the vehicle could become extremely high or lowresulting in a risk of
heat stroke or hyper-
thermia that could result in death. In addition, children
can activate switches
and controls, resulting in an injury or fatal accident. While the Remote Climate Control is acti- vated, keep away from
the cooling fan
under the front hood,
since the cooling fan
may automatically operate even if the electric motor switch is in the “LOCK” position.NOTE
The Remote Climate Control works regard- less the position of the air conditioningswitch or dial on the vehicle. While the Remote Climate Control is activated, the air conditioning switch or di
al on the vehicle
will not affect operation
of the cooler, heater
or defroster.
The Remote Climate Control will automati- cally stop 30 minutes after the Remote Cli-mate Control has been set. The Remote Climate Control is operated by electric power s
upplied through the EV
charging cable (regular charger). Under the following c
onditions, the effect of
the Remote Climate Control can be decreased. • When the outside temperature is very high. • When the sunlight is strong.• When the outside temperature is very low. When Remote Climate Control is activated while charging the Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery, the time required to fully charge theMain Drive Lithium-ion Battery will become longer or the amount of charge may decrease if the OFF timer has been set. If the Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery Warming System is operated while theRemote Climate Control is activated, the Remote Climate Control will stop. When the Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery WarmingSystem stops, the Remote Climate Control will resume. Refer to “Main Drive Lithium- ion Battery Warming System” on page 3-20. While the Remote Climate Control is acti- vated, if a heated seat switch is ON, theheated seat will operate.NOTE
To operate the Remote Climate Control
WA R N I N G Improper charging can result in a fire, property damage, and serious injury ordeath. Carefully read and fo
llow instructions in
“Precaution during Charging the MainDrive Lithium-ion Battery” on page 3-14 and “Regular chargi
ng (charging method
with rated AC 120 V ou
tlet)” on page 3-15.
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A. By using the MiEV Remote, after press-
ing the manual charging switch (J), pressthe power/communica
tion switch (B) for
less than 1 second. B. By using the MiEV Remote, select the A/C OFF mode and send the setting. Refer to “To operate the Remote Climate Control” on page 3-43.C. Turn the electric motor switch to the “ACC” or the “ON” position.
D. Disconnect the regul
ar charge connector
from the vehicle.
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1. Turn on the MiEV Remote. Refer to “To turn the MiEV Remote ON/OFF” on page 3-38.• To turn off the sounds, press the UP switch (C) while pressing MODE switch (G).• To turn on the sounds, press the DOWN switch (D) while pressing MODE switch (G).
2. Turn off the MiEV Remote. Refer to “To turn the MiEV Remote ON/OFF” on page 3-38.
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The remaining energy in the Main Drive Lith-ium-ion Battery can be
checked using the
MiEV Remote. 1. If the MiEV Remote has been turned off, turn on the MiEV Remote. Refer to “To turn the MiEV Remote ON/OFF” on page 3-38. 2. Current remaining energy in the MainDrive Lithium-ion Battery is shown on the display while the MiEV Remote is ON. The remening energy is shown by the number of segments displayed.
NOTE
The Remote Climate Control will not stop if the doors or liftgate are opened after the Remote Climate Control has started.
To turn on/off melody and buzzer
Main Drive Lithium-ion Bat- tery Level Indicator
: 3 segments: Full or near full : 2 segments: Moderate
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