Mitsubishi i-MiEV - 7 Transporting a Damaged Vehicle

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7. Transporting a damaged vehicle
(1) If the vehicle can be driven
You can drive the damaged vehicle for transportation purpose if there is no significant damage to
the vehicle. Do not drive if any of the following conditions are evident:
・ High voltage components and/or wiring cables are damaged.
・ Electric motor (electric motor unit), transmission, brakes, suspension, and/or tires are damaged.
・ Oil and/or cooling water are leaking.
・ “READY” indicator lamp (meaning ready to drive) does not illuminate in the instrument panel after
turning on the Electric Motor Switch (Ignition switch), with the selector lever in the “P (Parking)”
position and with the foot brake applied.
If the “READY” indicator lamp turns off and/or Electric Vehicle related warning lamps turn on in the
instrument panel, or if you find an abnormal noise, smell and/or strong vibration from the vehicle
during driving, the following procedure should be carried out:
WARNING:
Always wear appropriate insulating Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when removing the
Service Plug.
① Stop the vehicle as soon as possible in a safe location.
② Set the selector lever to “P (Parking)” position and apply the parking brake.
③ Turn the Electric Motor Switch (Ignition switch) to “LOCK” position.
④ Wait at least 1 minute, then disconnect 12V battery negative terminal. Then wait 5 minutes.
⑤ Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), unplug the Service Plug. Refer to page 12 for
details.
⑥ Transport the vehicle using a tow truck.
(2) If the vehicle cannot be driven
WARNING:
 Always wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when removing the Service Plug.
 If the Service Plug is removed without following the procedures described in this section, a short
circuit can occur and melted metal debris may fly from the service plug terminal, resulting in
injury to rescuers and/or vehicle occupants.
1) Shut off the high voltage circuits by turning the Electric Motor Switch (Ignition switch) to the
“LOCK” position, or by removing the No.7 fuse from the fuse box. (See page 10)
2) Wait at least 1 minute before proceeding to the next step. High voltage system shut down is
performed during this waiting time.
3) Disconnect the 12V battery negative terminal. (See page 11)
4) If necessary, cut the negative 12V battery cable, then wrap electrical tape to insulate the cable
ends.
5) Wait at least 5 minutes before proceeding to the next step. Working with the high voltage circuit in
the Main drive lithium-ion battery can be performed about 5 minutes after disconnecting the 12V
battery negative terminal.