Mitsubishi MOTORS Outlander Sport 2019, Owner'S Manual

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Battery
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-13
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The battery is weaker in cold temperatures.
This has to do with its chemical and physical
properties and is why a very cold battery,
especially one with a low charge, will have a
hard time starting your vehicle.
It is recommended that you have your battery
and charging system checked by an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice before the start of cold
weather. If necessary, have it charged. This
will guarantee more reliable starting, and lon-
ger battery life.
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To disconnect the battery cable, stop the
engine. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal
first, then the positive (+) terminal. To recon-
nect the battery, first connect the positive (+)
terminal and then the negative (-) terminal,
before starting the vehicle.
During cold weather
Disconnection and connection
NOTE
 Open the terminal cover (A) before discon-
necting or connecting the positive (+) termi-
nal of the battery.
 Loosen the nut (B) and then disconnect the
battery cable from the positive (+) terminal.
WARNING
 Never disconnect the battery while the
engine is running, or you could damage
the vehicle’s electrical parts.
 Never short-circuit the battery. This could
cause it to overheat and be damaged.
 Keep sparks, cigarettes, and flames away
from the battery because the battery could
explode.
 Electrolyte (battery acid) is made of corro-
sive diluted sulfuric acid. If it spills on
nearby parts, it can crack, stain, or dis-
color them. And if it gets on your skin or
in your eyes, it can cause burns or blind-
ness. Please observe the following han-
dling instructions:
• If electrolyte gets on plastic parts or
other nearby parts, wipe it off with a soft
cloth or chamois soaked in a solution of
water and neutral detergent then imme-
diately rinse the affected parts with
plenty of water.
• If electrolyte gets on your hands or
clothes, rinse thoroughly with water. If
electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush them
with water immediately and get immedi-
ate medical attention.

Open doors and windows in any closed
space where you may be charging or
working with the battery.
 Always wear protective clothing and gog-
gles when working with the battery, or
have a skilled automobile technician do it.

If you are quick-charging your battery,
first disconnect the battery cables.
 In order to prevent a short-circuit, be sure
to disconnect the negative (-) terminal
first, and reconnect it last.

If the electrolyte level is very low, have the
battery checked at an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil-
ity of your choice.
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