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Jump-starting
8-4 For emergencies
8
11. Keep the jumper cables to each vehicle
connected and turn the electric motor
switch of your vehicle to the “LOCK”
position.
12. Charge the main drive lithium-ion battery
by regular charging. The 12V starter bat-
tery will automatically charge while the
main drive lithium-ion battery is charging.
(Refer to “Regular charging” on page
3-16.)
13. When the charging indicator on the instru-
ment cluster is illuminated, stop the
engine of the other vehicle and disconnect
the jumper cables in the reverse order.
14. Charge the main drive lithium-ion battery
for more than 1 hour.
15. Disconnect the charging cable.
(Refer to “Regular charging” on page
3-16.)
16. Turn the electric motor switch to the
“START” position, make sure that the
ready indicator on the instrument cluster
is illuminated.
If the ready indicator does not illuminate,
perform the procedure again starting from
step 5. If charging cannot be performed,
consult a certified i-MiEV dealer.
17. Refit the battery cover. (“Checking 12V
starter battery electrolyte level” on page
9-8.)
NOTE
The jumper cables need to be connected to
the 12V starter battery when you start charg-
ing the main drive lithium-ion battery
because the on board charger etc. operate uti-
lizing power from the 12V starter battery.
NOTE
When the regular charge connector is con-
nected to the charge port, the charging indi-
cator will blink. When charging has started,
the charging indicator will illuminate.
Charging the 12V starter bat-
tery by using an external bat-
tery charger
WARNING
Always remove the 12V starter battery
from your vehicle when the 12V starter
batter is charged by an external battery
charger.
Keep sparks, cigarettes and flames away
from the 12V starter battery because the
battery may explode.
Keep your work area well vented when
charging or using the 12V starter battery
in an enclosed space.
Remove all the caps before charging the
12V starter battery.
Electrolyte (battery acid) is corrosive
diluted sulphuric acid. If electrolyte comes
in contact with your hands, eyes, clothes,
or the painted surface of your vehicle,
thoroughly flush with water. If electrolyte
gets in your eyes, flush them immediately
and thoroughly with water, and get
prompt medical attention.
Always wear protective clothing and gog-
gles when working near the battery.
Keep the battery out of the reach of chil-
dren.
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