Operation Manual

Vehicle care and maintenance
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● Before cleaning the 12V starter battery, tighten all the
filler port caps to keep dirt and moisture out.
● Check each 12V starter battery terminal for corrosion. If
necessary, clean the terminals with a solution of baking
soda and water. Grease the posts and clamps after clean-
ing or tightening them.
● Check to see that the 12V starter battery is securely
installed and cannot be moved. Also check each terminal
for tightness.
● If you will not be driving your vehicle for a long period of
time, remove the 12V starter battery and store it in a place
where the 12V starter battery fluid will not freeze. Mem-
ory data for settings made by the user may be erased when
the 12V starter battery is removed. If this happens, reset
the settings again using the relevant procedures. The 12V
starter battery only should be stored with a full charge.
WARNING
!
● Open doors and windows in any closed space where
you may be charging or working with the 12V
starter battery.
● Always wear protective clothing and goggles when
working with the 12V starter battery, or have a
skilled automobile technician do it.
● If you are quick-charging your 12V starter battery,
first disconnect the 12V starter battery cables.
● In order to prevent a short circuit, be sure to discon-
nect the negative (-) terminal first, and reconnect it
last.
● If the electrolyte level is very low, have the 12V
starter battery checked at a certified i-MiEV dealer.
● 12V starter battery terminals and related accesso-
ries contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.
CAUTION
!
● When replacing the 12V starter battery, remove the
connected positive (+) and negative (-) terminals
after turning the electric motor switch to the
“LOCK” position and waiting at least 1 minute. If
the 12V starter battery terminal is removed just
after the electric motor switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position, this may cause damage to compo-
nents of the electric motor unit.
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