Mitsubishi MOTORS 2018 MIRAGE, Owner'S Manual

Page: 266 / 354

CAUTION
l
Use only the specified brake fluid.
Do not mix or add different brands of brake
fluid to prevent chemical reactions.
Do not let any petroleum-based fluid touch,
mix with, or get into the brake fluid.
This will damage the seals.
l Keep the reservoir tank cap closed to pre-
vent the brake fluid from deteriorating ex-
cept maintenance.
l Clean the filler cap before removing and
close the cap securely after maintenance.
Battery
The condition of the battery is very important
for quick starting of the engine and proper
functioning of the vehicle’s electrical system.
Regular inspection and care are especially
important in cold weather.
Checking battery electrolyte
level
The electrolyte level must be between the
specified limit on the outside of the battery.
Replenish with distilled water as necessary.
The inside of the battery is divided into sev-
eral compartments; remove the cap from each
compartment and fill to the upper mark. Do
not top up beyond the upper mark because
spillage during driving could cause damage.
Check the electrolyte level at least once every
4 weeks, depending on the operating condi-
tions.
If the battery is not used, it will discharge by
itself with time. Check it once every 4 weeks
and charge with low current as necessary.
During cold weather
The capacity of the battery is reduced at low
temperatures. This is an inevitable result of
its chemical and physical properties.
This is why a very cold battery, particularly
one that is not fully charged, will only deliver
a fraction of the starter current which is nor-
mally available.
We recommended you to have the battery
checked before the start of cold weather and,
if necessary, have it charged or replaced.
This does not only ensure reliable starting,
but a battery which is kept fully charged also
has a longer life.
Disconnection and connection
To disconnect the battery cable, stop the en-
gine, first disconnect the negative (-) terminal
and then the positive (+) terminal. When con-
necting the battery, first connect the positive
(+) terminal and then the negative (-) termi-
nal.
NOTE
l Open the terminal cover (A) before discon-
necting or connecting the positive (+) termi-
nal of the battery.
Battery
10-08
OA0X19E2
Maintenance
10