Mitsubishi MOTORS i-MiEV User manual

© Copyright 2015 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
2016 /OWNER’S MANUAL
i-MiEV / 2016 OWNER’S MANUAL
i-MiEV

Table of contents
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Overview
Quick index
General information/Charging
Seat and restraint systems
Features and controls
Driving safety
Comfort controls
For emergencies
Vehicle care and maintenance
Customer assistance/Reporting Safety Defects
Specifications
Alphabetical index
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Instruments and controls (Driver’s area)
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Overview
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Instruments and controls (Driver’s area)
Wiper and washer switch P.5-50
Rear window wiper and washer switch P.5-51
Instrument cluster P.5-36
Combination headlights and dimmer switch
P.5-46
Turn signal lever P.5-48
Front fog light switch P.5-49
Electric motor switch P.5-18
Electric remote-controlled outside mirror
switch P.5-17
Active Stability Control (ASC)
OFF switch P.5-29
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) -
airbag (for driver’s seat) P.4-20, 4-26
Horn switch P.5-53
Heated driver’s seat switch
P.4-4
Fuses P.9-18
Regular charging lid opener
P.3-18
Steering control switches for Bluetooth®2.0 interface
(if so equipped) p.5-54
Steering wheel audio remote control switches
(if so equipped) p.7-22
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Instruments and controls (Instrument panel)
Overview 1-2
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Instruments and controls (Instrument panel)
Hazard warning flasher switch
P.5-49
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - airbag
(for front passenger’s seat) P.4-20
Side vents P.7-2
Cup holder P.5-80
Glove compartment P.5-79
Center vents P.7-2 Hood release lever
P.9-3
Air conditioning
P.7-4 Card holder P.5-79
Electric rear window defogger switch P.5-52
12 V power outlet P.5-76
Selector lever P.5-21
Heated front passenger’s
seat switch
P.4-4 Parking brake lever P.5-16
Quick charging lid opener P.3-27 Cup holder P.5-80
USB input terminal (if so equipped)
P.5-73
Audio (if so equipped) P.7-11
Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System (if so equipped)
Refer to the separate “Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System owner’s
manual”
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Interior
1-3 Overview
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Interior
Sun visors P.5-75
Vanity mirror P.5-75
Card holder P.5-75
Dome light (rear) P.5-78
Assist grip P.5-80
Seat belts P.4-8
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) -
curtain airbags P.4-31
Dome light (front)/Reading lights P.5-76
Head restraints
P.4-6 Inside rearview mirror P.5-16
Window lock switch
P.5-15
Power door
lock switch
P.5-9
Tether anchors for child restraint system
P.4-16 Front seat
P.4- 3
Rear seat P.4-5
Power window switch P.5-14
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) -
side airbag (for front seats) P.4-30
Tire repair kit P.8-5
Hands-free microphone (if so equipped) P.5-54
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Under the hood/Electric motor unit room
Overview 1-4
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Under the hood/Electric motor unit room
Under the hood Electric motor unit room
Coolant reservoir
P.9-4
Windshield washer fluid reservoir
P.9-7
On board charger/DC-DC converter
P.9-2
12V starter battery
P.9-7
Brake electric vacuum pump
P.5-24
Hot water heater reservoir
P.9-4 Inverter P.3-34
Brake fluid reservoir
P.9- 7
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Outside (Front)
1-5 Overview
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Outside (Front)
Outside rearview mirrors P.5-17
Power window P.5-14
Windshield wipers P.5-50
Hood P.9-3
Quick charging lid
P.3-27
Main drive lithium-ion battery P.9-2
Front side-marker lights
P.5-46, 9-22, 9-23
Front fog lights P.5-49, 9-22, 9-24
Daytime running lights
P.5-46, 9-22, 9-24 Front turn signal lights P.5-48, 9-22, 9-24
Headlights P.5-46, 9-22
Parking lights P.5-46, 9-22
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Outside (Rear)
Overview 1-6
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Outside (Rear)
Back-up light P.9-22, 9-25
Antenna P.7-27
Tail and stop lights P.5-46, 9-22, 9-25
High-mounted stop light
P.9-22, 9-26
Rear turn signal lights P.5-48, 9-22, 9-25
Rear window wiper
P.5-51
Keyless entry system
P.5-5
Locking and unlocking
P.5-8
Liftgate P.5-11
License plate lights
P.5-46, 9-22, 9-27 Regular charge port light
P.3-17, 9-22
Regular charging lid P.3-18
Tire pressure monitoring system P.5-30
Size of tires and wheels P.11-6
Tire inflation pressure P.9-13
Tire rotation P.9-15
Tire chains P.9-16
Rear-view camera
(if so equipped) P.5-34
Rear side-marker lights P.5-46, 9-22, 9-26
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If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...
Quick index
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If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...
NOTE
These warning lights will come on for a few seconds for a bulb check when the electric motor switch is first turned to “ON”.
Warning light Do this Ref. page
12V starter battery charging system warning
light
Park your vehicle in a safe place and turn off the electric motor unit.
Contact a certified i-MiEV dealer for assistance. P.5-45
or
Brake warning light
If this light comes on while driving, check to see that the parking brake is
fully released.
If this light stays on after releasing the parking brake, stop and check the
brake fluid level.
If the brake fluid level is correct, there may be a system malfunction. Avoid
hard braking and high speeds, and contact a certified i-MiEV dealer for
assistance.
P.5-44
Electric motor unit warning light
Park your vehicle in a safe place and contact a certified i-MiEV dealer for
assistance. P.5-45
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If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...
2-2 Quick index
2
Electric power steering system (EPS) warning
light
If this light comes on while the electric motor unit is running, it may
become harder to turn the steering wheel. Have your vehicle inspected at a
certified i-MiEV dealer as soon as possible.
P.5-28
Anti-lock braking system warning light
When this light comes on, the anti-lock braking system is not functioning
and only the ordinary braking system is functioning.
Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the electric motor unit.
Test the system as described on page 5-27.
If the light does not go out after the test, or if it comes on again, we recom-
mend that you have the system checked at a certified i-MiEV dealer as
soon as possible.
P.5-26,
5-27
SRS warning light
Immediately have the airbag and the seat belt pre-tensioner system checked
at a certified i-MiEV dealer.
P.4-13,
4-26
Power down warning light
If this light comes on while driving, avoid sudden acceleration and sudden
starting.
When the remaining power in the main drive lithium-ion battery is low,
recharge the main drive lithium-ion battery as soon as possible.
P.5-45
Warning light Do this Ref. page
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If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...
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2
Selector lever position indicator in the instru-
ment cluster flashes slowly
Have the transmission checked at a certified i-MiEV dealer as soon as pos-
sible. P.5-21
and
ASC indicator and ASC OFF indicator
Park your vehicle in a safe place and turn off the electric motor unit.
Restart the electric motor unit and check to see if the indicator comes on
again.
If the indicator does not go out, or if it comes on again, have your vehicle
inspected at a certified i-MiEV dealer as soon as possible.
When this indicator comes on, the active stability control is not functioning
and normal operation of the vehicle will not be affected.
P.5-30
Tire pressure monitoring system warning light
If the warning light comes on, you should stop and adjust the tires to the
proper inflation pressure as soon as possible.
(See “Tire inflation pressures” on page 9-13.)
Once adjustments have been made, the warning light will go off after a few
minutes of driving.
If the warning light blinks for approximately 1 minute and then remains
continuously illuminated, the system is not operating properly. If the sys-
tem returns to normal, the warning light will go off. If the warning light
does not go off, have the vehicle inspected at a certified i-MiEV dealer.
P.5-31, 5-32
Warning light Do this Ref. page
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If this problem occurs...
2-4 Quick index
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If this problem occurs...
Problem Do this Ref. Page
Cannot turn the key. From “LOCK” to “ACC”.
Turn the key while turning the steering wheel in either direction.
P.5-19,
5-20
From “ACC” to “LOCK”.
Check the position of the selector lever.
The key cannot be removed unless the selector lever is set to the “P” (PARK) position.
Cannot shift the selector lever from
the “P” (PARK) position.
Shift the selector lever while pressing the brake pedal.
Check that the electric motor switch is in the “ON” position. P.5-21
The windows are fogged up.
1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” or “ ” position.
2. Turn on the blower. P.7-9
The electric motor unit does not start.
The lights do not come on.
The lights are dim.
The horn does not honk.
The horn sound is weak.
Cannot charge the main drive lith-
ium-ion battery.
Have the 12V starter battery checked. Recharge or replace as needed. P.8-2,
9-7
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If this problem occurs...
Quick index 2-5
2
The vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, or
snow. Rock your vehicle back and forth to free it. P.8-13
WARNING
When attempting to rock your vehicle out of a stuck position, be sure that no one is near the vehicle. The rocking motion may cause the vehicle to
suddenly lurch forward or backward, possibly injuring bystanders.
Avoid spinning the wheels. Prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle may result in transmission failure.
If the vehicle remains stuck after several rocking attempts, have a towing service pull the vehicle out.
Problem Do this Ref. page
The brakes are not functioning prop-
erly after driving through water. Dry out the brakes by driving slowly while lightly pressing the brake pedal. P.6-5
A tire is punctured.
1. Park the vehicle in a safe place where the surface is flat and level.
2. Repair the flat tire with tire repair kit. P.8-5
Problem Do this Ref. Page
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General information/Charging
Familiarizing yourself with i-MiEV ................................................3-2
Modifications to and racing of your vehicle ....................................3-6
Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts .....................................................3-8
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ...............................3-8
Cautions and actions to deal with intense heat ................................3-8
Cautions and actions to deal with intense cold ..............................3-10
Charging ........................................................................................3-13
Precautions during Charging the
Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery ................................................3-15
Regular charging
(charging method with rated AC 120 V outlet) .........................3-16
EV charging cable ..........................................................................3-23
Regular charging
(using 240 V Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) ....................3-26
Quick charging
(charging method with quick charger) .......................................3-27
Charging troubleshooting guide ....................................................3-31
High-Voltage components ..............................................................3-34
MiEV Remote System ...................................................................3-36
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i-MiEV is a pure electric vehicle. Some of the
vehicle systems operate differently from and
have different characteristics than ordinary
vehicles equipped with an internal combus-
tion engine. For this reason, it is very impor-
tant to read carefully this entire owner’s
manual.
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i-MiEV is powered only by electricity.
This vehicle does not emit exhaust gases,
such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen
oxide.
The i-MiEV uses electricity stored in the
lithium ion battery. The lithium-ion bat-
tery is called the main drive lithium-ion
battery. This vehicle does not have an
internal combustion engine and does not
require gasoline or diesel fuel.
The main drive lithium-ion battery must
be charged with electricity to drive the
vehicle. As the vehicle operates, the main
drive lithium-ion battery gradually dis-
charges. If the main drive lithium-ion bat-
tery becomes completely discharged, the
vehicle will not operate until it is re-
charged. The charging process can take up
to 23 hours as described more precisely in
this manual.
This vehicle uses two types of batteries.
One is 12V starter battery that is the same
type of the battery used in ordinary vehi-
cles. It is called the 12V starter battery.
The other battery which propels the vehi-
cle is called the main drive lithium-ion
battery.
The 12V starter battery provides power to
the vehicle systems and features such as
the audio system, supplemental restraint
systems, headlights and windshield wiper.
The main drive lithium-ion battery pro-
vides power to the electric motor that pro-
pels the vehicle and charges the 12V
starter battery.
Through a process called regenerative
braking, the main drive lithium-ion bat-
tery is automatically charged, while the
vehicle is decelerating or being driven
downhill.
Familiarizing yourself with
i-MiEV
Main features
NOTE
If the 12V starter battery is discharge, the
electric motor unit cannot be started. And
also the main drive lithium-ion battery can-
not be charged.
WARNING
Pay special attention to pedestrians.
Because there is no engine noise, pedestri-
ans may not know the vehicle is approach-
ing and may step into the path of vehicle
travel. Refer to “Acoustic vehicle alerting
system (AVAS)” on page 5-23.
When leaving the vehicle, always turn off
the electric motor switch. Refer to “Elec-
tric motor switch” on page 5-18.
When parking, to avoid unintended vehi-
cle movement, always move the selector
lever to “P” (PARK) position and apply
the parking brake because the vehicle can
move when the ready indicator light is
ON. When the ready indicator light is ON,
do not leave the selector lever in a position
other than the “P” (PARK) position. For
the ready indicator, refer to “Indicator
and warning light package” on page 5-43.
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Motion energy is converted into electric
energy using the motor as a power generator.
While decelerating, electric energy will be
created and used to charge to the main drive
lithium-ion battery.
If you lift your foot off the accelerator
pedal while driving, a braking force that
equivalent to the engine braking of a gas-
oline or diesel powered vehicle engine
vehicle will be generate.
For increased regenerative braking, set the
selector lever to “B” (REGENERATIVE
BRAKE MODE) or “ECO” (ECO
MODE) as follows:
• “B”: Strong regenerative braking (For
downhill driving)
• “ECO”: Moderate regenerative braking
(For economical driving or gentle down-
hill driving)
As greater brake force is applied by
depressing the brake pedal, increased
regenerative braking occurs.
When regenerative braking produces
strong brake force, the stop lights will
illuminate, even if the brake pedal is not
depressed.
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Keep the brake pedal depressed until you
are ready to drive. When the vehicle is in
the “D” (DRIVE), “ECO” (ECO MODE),
“B” (REGENERATIVE BRAKE MODE)
or “R” (REVERSE) position, if you
release the brake pedal and even if you do
not depress accelerator, the vehicle will
creep and may move slowly.
Regenerative braking
WARNING
NOTE
When the main drive lithium-ion battery
level is full or nearly full, or the main drive
lithium-ion battery temperature is too high or
too low, the regenerative braking force may
be reduced and stronger service brake effort
may be required to operate the brakes. When
the main drive lithium-ion battery level is no
longer full or near full, or the main drive lith-
ium-ion battery temperature has returned to a
normal range, the regenerative brake force
will resume.
If a problem occurs in the electric motor unit,
or if the ABS and/or the ASC have been acti-
vated, the regenerative braking will be
restricted. The service brakes will still oper-
ate.
Main drive lithium-ion battery
WARNING
The main drive lithium-ion battery is a
sealed high voltage battery and has no
user serviceable parts.
• To avoid severe burns and/or electrical
shock that may result in serious injury or
death, never attempt to detach the main
drive lithium-ion battery from the vehi-
cle or try to disassemble it.
• Never attempt to dispose or recycle the
main drive lithium-ion battery by your-
self. Consult with a certified i-MiEV
dealer, when the main drive lithium-ion
battery is disposed or recycled.
• Never attempt to use the main drive lith-
ium-ion battery for any other purpose.
CAUTION
To help prevent damage to the main drive
lithium-ion battery, follow the instructions
described below. Failure to do so can result
in damage to the main drive lithium-ion bat-
tery that will not be covered by the main
drive lithium-ion battery warranty.
• Do not leave your vehicle with the energy
level gauge (Refer to “Energy level gauge”
on page 5-41) showing 0 bars.
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The capacity of the lithium-ion battery
used as the main drive lithium-ion battery
on your i-MiEV, like other commonly
used lithium ion batteries, will decrease
according to time and usage. This type of
decrease in battery capacity is normal, and
is not indicative of any defect or failure in
your main drive lithium-ion battery. As
the main drive lithium-ion battery capac-
ity decreases, the initial cruising range of
the vehicle will similarly decrease.
Mitsubishi Motors estimates that after 5
years, the capacity of the main drive lith-
ium-ion battery provided with your vehi-
cle will be approximately 80% of the
original capacity. After 10 years, the
capacity should be approximately 70% of
the original capacity. These are only esti-
mates, and the actual capacity of your
vehicle battery over time will depend on a
variety of factors including how your
vehicle is used, stored and charged. Fac-
tors that can adversely affect battery
capacity over time include frequent driv-
ing using aggressive acceleration/deceler-
ation, repeated frequent use of the quick
charger, and operation/storage in extreme
temperature environments.
The main drive lithium-ion battery has a
limited service life, and when its charging
capacity falls, owners should bring their
vehicle to a certified i-MiEV dealer for
inspection and possible battery replace-
ment.
For details regarding the warranty cover-
age for the main drive lithium-ion battery,
refer to the Warranty and Maintenance
Manual.
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The distance you can drive the vehicle (cruis-
ing range) depends on a number of factors
including available charge, weather, tempera-
ture, usage, battery age, topography, and driv-
ing style. When the main drive lithium-ion
battery is new, the estimated cruising range
with a fully charged main drive lithium-ion
battery is 62 miles (100 km) based on the
EPA laboratory test commonly called the
combined range. Your actual range can vary,
either initially or as the battery ages and with
use over time.
As the main drive lithium-ion battery capac-
ity decreases, the cruising range of the vehi-
cle will similarly decrease. Refer to
“Decrease of battery capacity” on page 3-4.
• Repeatedly performing quick charging can
reduce battery capacity. Regular charging is
recommended unless quick charging is nec-
essary.
Do not store your vehicle at ambient temper-
atures above 131 °F (55 °C) for over 24
hours, or below
-13 °F (-25 °C) for over 7 days. The tempera-
tures may damage the main drive lithium-ion
battery.
NOTE
It is recommended that your vehicle be
stored at temperatures below 77 °F (25 °C)
to help maximize the life of the main drive
lithium-ion battery.
Decrease of battery capacity
CAUTION
NOTE
To help maintain the capacity of the main
drive lithium-ion battery, the following are
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 full charge.
Cruising range
NOTE
Since cooling or heating consumes power
from the main drive lithium-ion battery,
operation of these functions will reduce the
cruising range.
NOTE
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Put the selector lever in the “B” (REGEN-
ERATIVE BRAKE MODE) or “Eco” (ECO
MODE) position according to the road con-
dition. Using appropriate regenerative brak-
ing can help increase the cruising range.
Refer to “Regenerative braking” on page
3-3.
NOTE
Range-Driving conditions
Shorten
driving
range
Lengthen
driving
range
Range Reducing Condition Range Extending
High acceleration, speed Driving style Low acceleration, speed
Heater on Heater usage Heater off
(or use seat heater)
A/C on A/C usage A/C off
Highway City/Highway City
Heavy payload Payload Light payload
Windy, wet Weather Calm, dry
Uphill, rough Road conditions Flat/Downhill, smooth
D-mode Drive mode (Eco or B mode)
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