12V Starter Battery - Mitsubishi i-MiEV 2017 Owner's Manual

12V starter battery

If this occurs, have the vehicle checked by a
certified i-MiEV dealer.
Fluid type
Use the recommended brake fluid conform-
ing to DOT 3 or DOT 4. The reservoir cap
must be tightly sealed to keep dirt and water
out.
CAUTION
 Do not let any petroleum-based fluid touch,
mix with, or get into the brake fluid. This
will damage the seals.
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 Be careful when handling brake fluid. It can
damage painted surfaces.
 Use only the listed brake fluid. Different
brands of brake fluid have different addi-
tives, and these can cause a chemical reac-
tion. Do not mix brands of brake fluid.
 Keep the reservoir tank cap closed to keep
the brake fluid from evaporating.
12V starter battery
The condition of the 12V starter battery is
very important to keep the vehicle's electrical
system working properly. Check the 12V
starter battery regularly.
9-8 Vehicle care and maintenance
Removing and installing the
12V starter battery upper cover
To remove
1. Turn the plastic nut (A) counterclockwise,
and then remove the 12V starter battery
upper cover (B).
NOTE
 Be careful not to lose the removed plastic
nut.
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To install
1. Install the 12V starter battery upper cover
(B) onto the 12V starter battery, and then
push the plastic nut (A) in the direction
shown by the arrows to secure the cover.
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CAUTION
 Be sure to install the 12V starter battery
upper cover. Otherwise, the battery electro-
lyte may spill and cause a malfunction.
 When installing the 12V starter battery upper
cover and plastic nut do not touch the cool-
ing fan or other moving parts under the hood.
Be especially careful that the cables, your
clothing or hair, etc., do not get caught in the
cooling fan or other moving parts.
NOTE
 Be sure to install the plastic nut in the correct
direction.