Mitsubishi i-MiEV 2017 Owner's Manual page 24

Approx. ambi-
ent temperature
Approx. 104 °F Startup and driving
(40 °C) or higher
Charging and battery • During quick charging, charging times get longer.
Approx.113 °F Startup and driving
(45 °C) or higher
Charging and battery •
Phenomena
• During quick charging, repeated high-speed driving, or
repeated uphill driving, the power down warning light* comes
on and the motor output is restricted to protect the main drive
lithium-ion battery or motor (electric motor unit).
• Regenerative braking performance may decrease. When brak-
ing, depress the brake pedal more strongly.
• If you continue driving after the power down warning light*
comes on, the vehicle may stop after you have driven a few
miles/kilometres.
• During quick charging, repeated high-speed driving, or
repeated uphill driving, the power down warning light* comes
on and the motor output is restricted to protect the main drive
lithium-ion battery and/or motor (electric motor unit).
• Regenerative braking performance may decrease. When brak-
ing, depress the brake pedal more strongly.
• If you continue driving after the power down warning light*
comes on, the vehicle may stop after you have driven a few
miles/kilometres.
The EV charging cable (regular charging cable) cannot be
used.
• During quick charging, charging times get longer.
• The main drive lithium-ion battery capacity is decreased more
quickly, and the cruising range is decreased.
Cautions and actions to deal with intense heat
Corrective action
• Stop the vehicle in a safe place
for a while, avoid quick charg-
ing, and wait for the power
down warning light* to go off.
• Stop the vehicle in a safe place
for a while, avoid quick charg-
ing, and wait for the power
down warning light* to go off.
• Park in a safe, well-ventilated
and shady place.
General information/Charging
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