Mitsubishi i-MiEV Emergency Response Manual page 29

6) Remove the Service Plug. (See page 12)
WARNING:
 After removing the Service Plug, keep it in a secure place away from other rescue workers to
prevent accidental handling.
 There are some high voltage components and wiring cables which retain high voltage for 5
minutes after disconnecting the 12V battery. When it is necessary to cut the high voltage
components and wiring cables, wait for at least 5 minutes after the process of cutting off the
high voltage circuit, before commencing the next action.
7) Towing instructions are described below.
(3) Transportation of the accident vehicle by tow truck
Transport the vehicle on a flatbed truck or tow the vehicle with all wheels off the ground.
Acceptable Lift up all wheels
Not Lift up either
acceptable front or rear wheel
Not Hang front wheel
acceptable
WARNING:
 Never tow the vehicle with the rear wheels (drive wheels) on the ground. It could cause damage
to the electric motors. Also this may cause a fire if wiring in the electric motor unit room
becomes damaged.
 After submergence or if there is a large damage (deformation or hole) in the Main drive
lithium-ion battery, since there is a risk of smoking or fire after a lapse of time, keep it at least
49.3 feet (15 meters) away from other vehicles or buildings when storing the vehicle.
・ When loading the vehicle on the truck, handle carefully to prevent further damage.
Carrying method
・ Carry the vehicle with the selector lever in the
"P (Parking)" position and the parking brake
applied.
・ Carrying the vehicle with rear wheels on the
ground could cause vehicle fire due to short
circuit by the electricity generated from the
electric motor (electric motor unit) through
rolling rear wheels on the ground.
・ Do not carry the accident vehicle with only front
or rear wheel lifted up.
・ Do not carry the accident vehicle by a truck with
sling-type towing devices because the bumper
and/or body may become damaged.
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