Regular Charging (Charging Method With Rated Ac 120 V Outlet) - Mitsubishi i-MiEV 2011 Owner's Manual

General information/Charging
Regular charging (charging method with
rated AC 120 V outlet)
Carefully read instructions regarding "Precautions during
charging the main drive lithium-ion battery" on page 1-18 and
described in this section and also instructions on "EV charging
cable" on page 1-28 or instructions for a charging device you
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use, and follow them.
WARNING
!
Improper charging can result in a fire, property
damage, and serious injury or death.
Always use an outlet protected by a ground-fault
circuit interrupter, rated AC 120V and for amper-
age equal to or greater than the value specified on
the charging device, and that is connected to a dedi-
cated branch circuit. If the circuit is shared, and
another electrical device is being used at the same
time the vehicle is charging, the breaker may trip,
the circuit may overheat resulting in a fire. The cir-
cuit may cause adverse interference on MCB (Moul-
ded Circuit Board) and to household electrical
appliances such as TVs and audio systems.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, connect only to a
properly grounded and waterproofed outlet.
Never use an extension cable or conversion adapter.
Never force the connection if the charging cable or
plug shows damage or is not easily 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.
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WARNING
!
Make sure that the plug is inserted all the way into
the outlet before use.
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While it is normal for the plug and charging cable to
become warm during charging, discontinue use
immediately if the plug or charging cable becomes
too hot to touch.
Never pull the cable to remove the plug.
Never connect or disconnect the plug with a wet
hand.
NOTE
Your vehicle is equipped with an EV charging cable for
regular charging. Refer to "EV charging cable" on page 1-
28.
When connecting or disconnecting the regular charge con-
nector, insert/pull out the connector straight.
Also, do not incline or twist the connector.
Doing so could cause a bad connection or malfunction.
Make sure to lock the doors to prevent theft, etc. during
charging.