Mitsubishi MOTORS ASX Series, Owner'S Manual

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If the vehicle breaks down
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If the vehicle breaks down on the road, move
it to the shoulder and turn on the hazard
warning flashers and set up a warning trian-
gle, flashing lamp, etc.
Refer to “Hazard warning flasher switch” on
page 5-57.
If the engine stops/fails
Vehicle operation and control are affected if
the engine stops.
Before moving the vehicle to a safe area, be
aware of the following:
l The brake booster becomes inoperative
and the pedal effort will increase. Press
down the brake pedal harder than usual.
l Since the power steering system is no
longer operative, the steering wheel feels
heavy when turning it.
Emergency starting
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If the engine cannot be started because the
battery is weak or dead, the battery from an-
other vehicle can be used with jumper cables
to start the engine.
WARNING
l
To start the engine by using jumper ca-
bles from another vehicle, perform the
correct procedures according to the in-
struction below. Incorrect procedures
could result in a fire or explosion or dam-
age to the vehicles.
CAUTION
l Do not attempt to start the engine by pulling
or pushing the vehicle.
It could damage your vehicle.
l Always wear protective eye goggles when
working near the battery.
l Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
1. Get the vehicles close enough so the
jumper cables can reach, but be sure the
vehicles aren’t touching each other.
CAUTION
l Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-
volt battery.
If the other system isn’t 12-volt, shorting can
damage both vehicles.
2. Turn off all lamps, heater and other elec-
trical loads.
3. Set the parking brake firmly on each ve-
hicle. Put an A/T, CVT in “P” (Park) or
a M/T in “N” (Neutral).
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
position or put the operation mode in
OFF.
WARNING
l Perform step 4 on both vehicles before-
hand.
Make sure that the cables or your clothes
cannot be caught by the fan or drive belt.
Personal injury could result.
5. Make sure battery electrolyte is at the
proper level.
Refer to “Battery” on page 10-09.
WARNING
l If electrolyte fluid is not visible, or ap-
pears to be frozen, Do Not Attempt Jump
Starting!
A battery might rupture or explode if the
temperature is below the freezing point or
if it is not filled to the proper level.
6. Connect one end of one jumper cable to
the positive (+) terminal of the dis-
charged battery (A), and the other end to
the positive (+) terminal of the booster
battery (B).
If the vehicle breaks down
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