Mitsubishi MIRAGE Service Manual page 228

6. Connect one end of one jumper cable
to the positive (+) terminal of the dis-
charged battery (A), and then connect the
other end to the positive (+) terminal
of the booster battery (B).
WARNING
 Make sure that the jumper cables and
your clothing are clear of the cooling fans
and drive belts. Entanglement with the
fans or belts can cause serious personal
injury.
NOTE
 Open the terminal cover before connecting
the jumper cable to the positive terminal of
the battery.
(Refer to "Battery" on page 9-10.)
NOTE
 Use the proper cables suitable for the battery
size.
Otherwise heat damage to the cables could
result.
7. Connect one end of the other jumper cable
to the negative (-) terminal of the
booster battery (B), and then connect the
other end to the designated ground
location of the vehicle with the discharged
battery (A) at the point farthest from the
battery.
WARNING
 Be sure to follow the proper order when
connecting the batteries,
  
 Make sure that the connection
to the correct designated location (as
shown in the illustration) properly. If the
connection is directly made to the negative
(-) terminal of the battery, the flammable
gases from inside the battery might catch
fire and explode, causing personal injury.
 When connecting the jumper cable, do not
connect the positive (+) cable to the nega-
tive (-) terminal. Sparks can make the bat-
tery explode.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Jump-starting the engine
8. Start the engine in the vehicle providing
the boost. Let the engine idle a few min-
utes, then start the engine in the vehicle
with the discharged battery.
9. After the engine is started, disconnect the
cables in the reverse order from the way
you connected them.
Charging the battery by using
an external battery charger
WARNING
 Always remove the battery from your
vehicle when the battery is charged by an
external battery charger.
of:
 Keep sparks, cigarettes, and flames away
from the battery because the battery could
explode.
is made
 Keep your work area well vented when
charging or using the battery in an
enclosed space.
 Remove all the caps before charging the
battery.
 Electrolyte (battery acid) is made of corro-
sive diluted sulfuric acid. If electrolyte
comes in contact with your hands, eyes,
clothes, or the painted surface of your
vehicle, thoroughly flush with water. If
electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush them
immediately and thoroughly with water,
and get prompt medical attention.
For emergencies
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