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Regular charging (charging method with rated AC 120 V outlet)
3-16 General information/Charging
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Carefully read instructions regarding “Pre-
cautions during charging the main drive lith-
ium-ion battery” on page 3-15 and described
in this section and also 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 °C) or below -40 °F (-40 °C).
• Do not place the charging equipment close
to a heater or other heat source.
Make sure the inner cap is closed on the
charge port when charging is finished. If the
charge port lid is closed when the cap is
opened, water or foreign materials may enter
the charge port.
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.
CAUTION
To help maintain the capacity of the main
drive lithium-ion battery, the following is
recommended:
• If you repeatedly perform only the quick
charging, fully charge the vehicle by regu-
lar charging 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.
While charging, even if the electric motor
switch is in the “LOCK” position, you may
hear operating sounds such as sounds from
the cooling fan and air conditioning com-
pressor when operating the main drive lith-
ium-ion battery cooling system or Remote
Climate Control. This is normal.
Refer to “Remote Climate Control” on page
3-36, 3-47.
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.
NOTE
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.
Always use a grounded outlet protected by
a ground-fault circuit interrupter, rated
AC 120V and rated for 15A or more con-
nected to a dedicated branch circuit. If the
outlet is not grounded, the risk of electri-
cal shock will increase in the event of an
insulation failure in the EV charging
cable.
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 household electrical appliances
such as televisions and audio systems.
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