Owners Manual
Battery
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-11
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The condition of the battery is very important
for quick starting and to keep the vehicle’s
electrical system working properly. Check the
battery regularly.
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The electrolyte level must be between the
limits shown on the outside of the battery. Fill
it with distilled water as needed. The inside of
the battery is divided into several compart-
ments. Take the cap off of each compartment
and fill to the mark.
Do not fill above the top line because a spill
during driving could cause damage.
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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 provide more reliable starting, and longer
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.
Keep the reservoir cap closed to keep the
brake fluid from evaporating.
Battery
Checking battery electrolyte
level
CAUTION
WARNING
If the battery goes flat, be sure to check
the battery electrolyte level before con-
necting booster cables.
After checking the battery electrolyte
level, make sure the caps are fitted
securely.
If any of the caps has a loose fit, replace
the battery.
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.
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