Mitsubishi 2016 Outlander Manual page 385

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WARNING
 If the electrolyte fluid is not visible, or
looks frozen, DO NOT ATTEMPT JUMP
STARTING!!
The battery might split open or explode if
the temperature is below the freezing
point or if it is not filled to the proper
level.
7. 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).
2.4 liter models
3.0 liter models
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 9-13.)
 Use the proper cables suitable for the battery
size.
Otherwise heat damage to the cables could
result.
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. 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.
9. 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.
10. After the engine is started, disconnect the
cables in the reverse order from the way
you connected them.
For emergencies
of:
8
is made
8-3

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