Mitsubishi MOTORS Colt 2009, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance
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If the part marked (A) inside each cell is below the surface of
the electrolyte (B), the electrolyte level is normal. Top up the
electrolyte with distilled water if necessary. Do not add overfill
the cell; spillage during driving could cause damage.
Check the electrolyte level at least once every four weeks,
depending on the operating conditions.
If the battery is not used, it will discharge by itself with time.
Check it once every four 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 anyway, will only deliver a fraction of the starter cur-
rent which is normally available.
We recommend 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 engine, first discon-
nect the negative (-) terminal and then the positive (+) terminal.
When connecting the battery, first connect the positive (+) ter-
minal and then the negative (-) terminal.
CAUTION
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Do not disconnect the battery terminals for at least
one minute after the ignition switch is turned
“OFF”. If the battery terminals are disconnected
immediately after the ignition switch is turned
“OFF”, the automated manual transmission may be
damaged.