Mitsubishi 2016 Outlander Manual page 412

Battery
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.
Disconnection and connection
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.
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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.
9-14 Vehicle care and maintenance
WARNING
 Never disconnect the battery while the
engine is running, or you could damage
the vehicle's electrical parts.
 Never short-circuit the battery. This could
cause it to overheat and be damaged.
 Keep sparks, cigarettes, and flames away
from the battery because the battery could
explode.
 Electrolyte (battery acid) is made of corro-
sive diluted sulfuric acid. If it spills on
nearby parts, it can crack, stain, or dis-
color them. And if it gets on your skin or
in your eyes, it can cause burns or blind-
ness. Please observe the following han-
dling instructions:
• If electrolyte gets on plastic parts or
other nearby parts, wipe it off with a soft
cloth or chamois soaked in a solution of
water and neutral detergent then imme-
diately rinse the affected parts with
plenty of water.
• If electrolyte gets on your hands or
clothes, rinse thoroughly with water. If
electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush them
with water immediately and get immedi-
ate medical attention.
 Open doors and windows in any closed
space where you may be charging or
working with the battery.
 Always wear protective clothing and gog-
gles when working with the battery, or
have a skilled automobile technician do it.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
WARNING
 If you are quick-charging your battery,
first disconnect the battery cables.
 In order to prevent a short-circuit, be sure
to disconnect the negative (-) terminal
first, and reconnect it last.
 If the electrolyte level is very low, have the
battery checked at an authorized Mitsubi-
shi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice.
 Battery posts, terminals and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds.
Wash hands after handling.
NOTE
 Check each battery terminal for corrosion.
You can prevent further corrosion by wash-
ing with a solution of baking soda and water.
Grease the posts and clamps after cleaning or
tightening them.
 Ensure the battery is securely installed and
cannot be moved. Also check each terminal
for tightness.
 If you will not be driving your vehicle for a
long period of time, remove the battery and
store it in a place where the battery fluid will
not freeze. The battery only should be stored
with a full charge.
 Before cleaning the battery, tighten all the
filler port caps to keep dirt and moisture out.