Mitsubishi Lancer VIII 8 owners manual page 375

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Battery NOTE NOTE WARNING For vehicles equipped with a turbocharFor vehicles equipped with turbocharger, Electrolyte (battery acid) is made of corro- ger, the battery upper cover does not need to beremove the battery upper cover before dis-sive diluted sulfuric acid. If it spills on removed to check the battery electrolyteconnecting the terminal of batterynearby parts, it can crack, stain, or dis-. Refer to level. “Removing and installing the battery uppercolor them. And if gets on your skin or in cover” on page 9-14. your eyes, it can cause burns or blindness. Please observe the following handling Open the terminal cover (A) before discon- instructions: During cold weather necting or connecting the positive (+) termi- nal of the battery. If electrolyte gets on plastic parts or N00901600015 other nearby parts, wipe it off with a soft The battery is weaker in cold temperatures. cloth or chamois soaked in a solution of This has to do with its chemical and physical water and neutral detergent then imme- diately rinse the affected parts with properties and is why a very cold battery, especially one with a low charge, will have a plenty of water. hard time starting your vehicle. If electrolyte gets on your hands or 9 It is recommended that you have your battery clothes, rinse thoroughly with water. If and charging system checked by an autho- electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush them rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair with water immediately and get immedi- facility of your choice before the start of cold ate medical attention. weather. If necessary, have it charged. This Open doors and windows in any closed will guarantee more reliable starting, and lon- WARNING space where you may be charging or working with the battery. ger battery life. Never disconnect the battery while the Always wear protective clothing and gog- engine is running, or you could damage the vehicle’s electrical parts. gles when working with the battery, or Disconnection and connection Never short-circuit the battery. This could have a skilled automobile technician do it. If you are quick-charging your battery, N00901701084 cause it to overheat and be damaged. first disconnect the battery cables. Keep sparks, cigarettes, and flames away To disconnect the battery cable, stop the In order to prevent a short circuit, be sure from the battery because the battery could engine. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal to disconnect the negative (-) terminal first, then the positive (+) terminal. To recon- explode. first, and reconnect it last. nect the battery, first connect the positive (+) If the electrolyte level is very low, have the terminal and then the negative (-) terminal, battery checked at an authorized Mitsubi- before starting the vehicle. shi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. 9-16 Vehicle care and maintenance

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