12 V Starter Battery; Tires - Mitsubishi MOTORS Outlander PHEV 2018 Owner's Manual

12 V starter battery

12 V starter battery
The condition of the 12 V starter battery is
very important for quick starting of the Plug-
in Hybrid EV system and to keep the vehi-
cle's electrical system working properly. Be
sure to have a certified Mitsubishi EV dealer
check the 12 V starter battery regularly.
If the 12 V starter battery performance is sus-
pect, have the 12 V starter battery and charg-
ing system tested by a certified Mitsubishi
EV dealer.
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WARNING
 Be sure to have a certified Mitsubishi EV
dealer charge the 12 V starter battery. Do
not charge the 12 V starter battery your-
self. Flammable gases may leak and
explode.
CAUTION
 The 12 V starter battery may not be properly
installed in the vehicle, even if the same type
or specification.
When replacing the 12 V starter battery,
please contact a certified Mitsubishi EV
dealer.
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NOTE
 When the 12 V starter battery is removed,
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the controlling timer for forcibly starting the
engine may be reset.
Since a fuel injection device may cause a
clogging if the state where the engine does
not operate continues after reset of the timer,
press the battery charge mode switch in order
to start the engine.
However, when the main drive lithium-ion
battery is near full charge, even if the battery
charge mode switch is pressed, the engine
may not start.
In that case, press the battery charge mode
switch again after the main drive lithium-ion
battery quantity decreases.
Refer to "Battery charge mode switch" on
page 5-66.
During cold weather
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 12 V
starter battery and charging system checked
by a certified Mitsubishi EV dealer before the
start of cold weather. If necessary, have it
charged. This will provide more reliable start-
ing, and longer 12 V starter battery life.

Tires

WARNING
 Driving with tires that are worn, damaged
or improperly inflated is dangerous.
These type tire conditions will adversely
affect vehicle performance.
These type tire conditions can also cause a
tread separation or blowout which may
result in an accident causing serious
injury or death.
 Tires degrade over time with age even
when they are not being used.
It is recommended that tires over 6 years
generally be replaced even if damage is
not obvious.
It is important to familiarize yourself with the
following terms:
 Cold tire pressure:
• The measured pressure after the vehicle
has been parked for at least three hours,
or
• The measured pressure when the vehicle
is driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after
having been parked for three hours.
 Maximum pressure: the maximum per-
missible cold tire inflation pressure for
this tire.
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