Battery
Maintenance
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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
four weeks, depending on the operating con-
ditions.
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 neces-
sary.
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 frac-
tion of the starter current which is normally
available.
It is recommended that you have the battery
checked by an authorised MITSUBISHI
MOTORS dealer before the start of cold
weather and, if necessary, have it charged.
This does not only ensure reliable starting,
but a battery which is kept fully charged also
has a longer life.
To disconnect the battery cable, stop the
engine, first disconnect the negative (
−
) ter-
minal and then the positive (+) terminal.
When connecting the battery, first connect the
Shield eyes
Always wear protective eye goggles when
working near the battery. Battery electro-
lyte contains sulphuric acid, so getting it
in your eyes is dangerous.
Battery acid
Battery electrolyte contains sulphuric
acid, so you must wear gloves and eye pro-
tection when handling the battery.
If battery electrolyte gets in your eyes or
on your skin, rinse it away with clean
water and immediately see a doctor.
If you accidentally swallow battery elec-
trolyte, immediately see a doctor.
If battery electrolyte splashes on your
clothing or on the vehicle, rinse it off with
lots of water.
Explosive gas
The battery emits highly explosive hydro-
gen gas. Ventilate when charging the bat-
tery in an enclosed space.
WARNING
Keep away from children
Keep it out of reach of children.
Checking battery electrolyte
level
WARNING
During cold weather
Disconnection and connection
