Mitsubishi MOTORS Lancer Evolution 2009, Owner'S Manual

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During cold weather
The capacity of the battery is reduced at low tem-
peratures. This is an inevitable result of its chemi-
cal 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 normally available.
We recommended you have the battery and charg-
ing system checked by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point before the start of cold
weather. If necessary, have it replaced.
Disconnection and connection
To disconnect the battery cable, stop the engine,
first disconnect the negative (–) terminal and then
the positive (+) terminal.
When connecting the battery, first connect the posi-
tive (+) terminal and then the negative (–) terminal.
WARNING
l Keep sparks, cigarettes, and flames away
from the battery because the battery
could explode.
l The battery electrolyte is extremely caus-
tic. Do not allow it to come in contact
with your eyes, skin, clothing, or the pain-
ted surfaces of the vehicle.
Spilt electrolyte should be flushed imme-
diately with ample amounts of water.
Irritation to eyes or skin from contact
with electrolyte requires immediate medi-
cal attention.
CAUTION
l Keep it out of reach of children.
CAUTION
l Never disconnect the battery when the ig-
nition switch is in the “ON” position. Do-
ing so could damage electric components.
l Never short-circuit the battery. This
could cause it to overheat and be damaged.
l In order to prevent a short circuit, be
sure to disconnect the negative (-) termi-
nal first.
l Always wear protective eye goggles when
working near the battery.
l Do not bring the nearby parts, the plastic
parts and so on into contact with sulphu-
ric acid (battery electrolyte) which may
crack, stain or discolour them.
If they are in contact, wipe off with soft
cloth, cham-ois or the like and an aque-
ous solution of neutraldetergent then im-
mediately rinse the affected partswith
plenty of water.
l Do not bring nearby parts, plastic parts
and so on into contact with sulphuric acid
(battery electrolyte) which may crack,
stain or discolour them.
If they are in contact, wipe off with soft
cloth, chamois or the like and an aqueous
solution of neutral detergent, then imme-
diately rinse the affected parts with plen-
ty of water.
NOTE
l Check to see if the battery is securely instal-
led and cannot be moved during travel.
l This vehicle is equipped with a special bat-
tery. Therefore,a battery may not be installed
properly into the vehicle, even if it is the
same type.
Be sure to have a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point replace the battery.
Maintenance
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