2016 MITSUBISHI iMiEV battery

Precautions during Charging the
Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery
General information/Charging 3-15
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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 andfollow the instructions for “Regular charging (charging method with rated AC 120V outlet)” on page 3-16, Regularcharging (using 240V
Electric Vehicle
Supply Equipment)
on page 3-26 and
“Quick charging (c
harging method with
quick charger)” on p
age 3-27 before using
the charging device.• Do not touch regular charge port, regu-lar charge connecto
r, plug and outlet
with wet hands.• Keep away from wate
r when connecting
the regular charge port, regular chargeconnector, plug and outlet.• Do not perform charging outdoors inadverse weather, su
ch as heavy rain,
heavy snow or strong winds, or when adverse weather is expected.
• Never charge or to
uch the vehicle when
lightning or thunde
r is observed or
expected. A lightning strike may backfeed into the regular charger causing damage and possible
personal injury or
death. If lightnin
g or thunder begins
during regular charging, do not touch the vehicle or the EV
charging cable and
turn off the breaker.• Make sure there is no water or foreignmaterials in the char
ge port, charge con-
nector or plug, and that they are not damaged 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 disassemble or modify the charge port or charging cable.• If you notice unus
ual odor or smoke
coming from the vehicle, charging cable or plug, or if the ch
arging cable or plug
becomes hot to the touch, stop charging immediately.
 Keep away from the cooling fan under the hood during charging. During charging, the cooling fan m
ay automatically be
operated even if the electric motor switch is in the “LOCK” position. WA R N I N G
 Some public regular chargers may not be compatible with your vehicle. If necessary,consult an administrator or the maker ofthe regular charger to determine whether the charger is compat
ible with
your vehi-
cle before using it. Also be sure to use theregular charger acco
rding to operating
procedures indicated on the body of the regular charger.CAUTION Do not place the select
or lever in any posi-
tion other than the “P” (PARK) positionwhile the regular charger is connected. If the selector lever is plac
ed in a position other
than the “P” position, the vehicle could acci-dentally move resulting in damage to the reg- ular charge connector. If
the selector lever is
placed in any position other than “P” posi-tion while the regular charge connector is still connected and the
electric motor switch
is the “ON” position,
a warning buzzer will
sound. 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.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 3-15 and described
in this section and al
so instructions on “EV
charging cable” on page 3-23 or instructions for a charging device you use, and follow them.
• Do not store charging equipment in loca- tions where the temperature is above 185 °F(85

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10. Make sure that th
e 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, the plug 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).
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 charge port, the electric motor unit cannot be started.
K
 Do not connect or
disconnect the regular
charge connector repeat
edly in a short time
period. You may experien
ce difficulty charg-
ing your vehicle.NOTE
 When the regular charge connector is con- nected to the regular charge port, the charg- ing indicator is blinking. When charging is started, the charging i
ndicator is illuminated.
NOTE
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 5-41.  You may hear operating sounds from the main drive lithium-i
on battery cooling sys-
tem, such as sounds from the cooling fan and air conditioning compressor, during regular charging. This is normal.NOTE
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12. Close the inner lid and close the regular
charging lid.
13. Remove the charging cable plug from the
outlet.
14. Install the cap on the regular charge con-
nector.
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You cannot charge the main drive lithium-ion battery when the main drive lithium-ion bat-tery temperature is -13 °F (-25 °C) or lower. The air conditioning wi
ll 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 batterywarming system is operating. The main drive lithium-ion battery warming system will automatically stop when the maindrive lithium-ion battery temperature is -4°F (-20°C) or higher.
WA R N I N G After charging, discon
nect the charge con-
nector completely from the regular chargeport. If the charge connector remains par-tially engaged with th
e latch unlocked, the
electric 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.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.
NOTE
 Make sure that the inner lid is completely closed before closi
ng the regular charging
lid.If the regular charging lid is forcibly closed without complete
ly closing the inner lid, the
hinge on the inner lid may be broken.
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
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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 3-24 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
regular charge port, or the regular charge connec
tor is connected to the regular 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
General information/Charging 3-25
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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 3-15and on “Regular charging (charging method with rated AC 120 V outlet)” on page 3-16 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 charge port using 240V Electric VehicleSupply Equipment (EVS
E) compatible with
i-MiEV. Carefully read instructions on “Precautionsduring charging the main drive lithium-ion battery” on page 3-15,
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
3-16. Also follow inst
ructions provided with
the 240V EVSE.
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 240 V Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment)
WA R N I N G
WA R N I N G 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 electromagnetic wavesfrom charging. The el
ectromagnetic waves
may affect the operat
ions of the electro-
medical apparatus. If you use an electr
o-medical apparatus,
such as an implantable cardiac pacemakeror an implantable ca
rdiovascular defibril-
lator, observe the fo
llowing precautions
before charging;• Keep your electro-medical apparatusaway from the charge connector, EVcharging cable, control box and regular charging station.• While regular charging;· Do not stay inside the vehicle. · Do not go inside the
vehicle, for exam-
ple to remove or place an item in the passenger compartment.· Do not open the liftgate, for example to remove or place an item in the cargo area.
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