Mitsubishi i-MiEV Reference manual

Introduction to i-MiEV
Mitsubish MotorsAust Ltd

AGENDA
Charging Infrastructure
High Voltage System
Starting and driving
Auxiliary 12V battery
Power switch
Staring the Power Unit

AGENDA
If vehicle will not start
Gear Selection & driving
Charging
Occupant protection
In the event of a flat tyre
Who to call

Charging Infrastructure
CAUTION
•i-MiEV requires a 240V, 15A Australian Standard compliant power outlet
•This outlet has a wider earth blade so your i-MiEV charge cable cannot be
plugged into a 10A outlet
•Any competent, licenced electricial contractor can install a 15A outlet

High Voltage system
CAUTION
•i MiEV operates 330V “high voltage” system
•High voltage circuits are insulated from the vehicle body
•High voltage components are covered to prevent incidental contact
•The outer cases of high voltage components are insulated from the
high voltage circuits inside
•All high voltage wiring cables are ORANGE in colour

Starting and Driving
1. Auxiliary 12V Battery
2. Power Switch
3. Starting the Power Unit
4. Gear Selection & Driving
5. Charging

1. Auxiliary 12V Battery
•Located under the bonnet
•If flat, power unit cannot be started

2. Power Switch
•Located on the right hand side of
steering column
•Lock, Accessory, On and Start Position
•Keyless Transponder

2. Power Switch
•Emergency key

3. Starting the Power Unit
•Ensure the selector lever is in “P” Position
•With Hand Brake applied, depress the Brake
Pedal
•Slowly turn the power switch to the “START”
position and hold
•After about 1 second, a chime will sound and
the “READY” lamp will illuminate.
•Release power switch. Starting of the power
unit is complete
READY Lamp

If vehicle will not start
•12V Auxillary battery is flat?
If battery is low, i-MiEV can be started using jumper cables
Usual jumper lead precautions must be observed
•Keyless Function is not operative?
Power unit can be started using emergency key
•Cannot turn power switch from “OFF” position?
Check location of keyless transponder
Check selector lever is in “P” position
Check foot is on park brake.
Check steering lock by gently moving steering wheel from side to side

If vehicle will not start
12V auxiliary battery
•Release lever on
RHS of lower
instrument panel

If vehicle will not start
•Jumper lead connection to 12V auxiliary battery
+
-

Eco（Economy）Range
B（Brake）Range
Gear Shift panel Instrument Panel
4. Gear Selection & Driving

4. Gear Selection & Driving
•With brake pedal depressed, select the
appropriate gear position
•R –Reverse
•D –Drive
•E – Econo-drive
•B –Braking Mode (extra regenerative braking)

5. Charging
•Charge flap release
lever on instrument
panel

5. Charging
•Charge flap on
RH rear quarter panel

5. Charging
•Open inner lid to
expose charging
connector

Charging
•Depress button and
connect charging gun

5. Charging
•Charge warning lamp
and fuel gauge will
illuminate
•Cooling fan may
operate intermittently
•Lamps will extinguish
when battery is full and
charging is complete