Operation Manual

Regular charging (charging method with rated AC 120 V outlet)
General information/Charging 3-15
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Carefully read instructions regarding “Pre-
cautions during charging the main drive lith-
ium-ion battery” on page 3-14 and described
in this section and also instructions on “EV
charging cable” on page 3-21 or instructions
for a charging device you use, and follow
them.
 Do not charge when a vehicle body cover is
in use.
This may cause damage to the charge con-
nector.
 Do not attempt to perform a jump start on the
12V starter battery at the same time that the
main drive lithium-ion battery is being
charged. Doing so may damage the vehicle
or charging cable and could cause an injury.
See “Jump-starting” in the “6. For emer-
gency” section.
 Forcing the charge connector to connect may
cause damage to the charging equipment and
vehicle.
NOTE
 Repeatedly performing only quick charging
can reduce the battery capacity. Regular
charging is recommended unless quick
charging is necessary.
 To help maintain the capacity of the main
drive lithium-ion battery, the following is
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 the full
charge.
 Both of the regular charging and quick
charge cannot be performed at the same time.
The quick charging is given priority.
CAUTION
 It is recommended that you perform regular
charging from 2 bars or less on the energy
level gauge to full at least once every three
months. This allows the energy level gauge
to adjust to decreased battery capacity and
correctly display the remaining energy in the
main drive lithium-ion battery.
A certified i-MiEV dealer can also adjust the
energy level gauge for you when requested.
Regular charging (charging
method with rated AC 120 V
outlet)
WARNING
 Improper charging can result in a fire,
property damage, and serious injury or
death.
NOTE
 Always use an grounded outlet protected
by a ground-fault circuit interrupter,
rated AC 120V and rated for 15A or more,
and that is connected to a dedicated
branch circuit.
If the circuit is shared, and another elec-
trical device is being used at the same time
the vehicle is charging, the circuit may
heat abnormally, the breaker may trip
and the circuit may cause adverse inter-
ference on the household electrical appli-
ances such as televisions and audio
systems.
 To reduce the risk of electric shock, con-
nect only to a properly grounded and
waterproofed outlet.
 Never use an extension cable or conver-
sion adapter.
 Never force the connection if the charging
cable or plug shows damage or is not eas-
ily connected due to foreign material
entering the plug or the outlet.
 Never use an outlet that is worn, damaged,
or will not hold the plug firmly.
 Make sure that the plug is inserted all the
way into the outlet before use.
 While it is normal for the plug and charg-
ing cable to become warm during charg-
ing, discontinue use immediately if the
plug or charging cable becomes too hot to
touch.
 Never pull the cable to remove the plug.
WARNING
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