If The Vehicle Breaks Down; Emergency Starting - Mitsubishi MOTORS PAJERO OBKE10E1 Owner's Manual

For emergencies

If the vehicle breaks down

If the vehicle breaks down on the road, move it to
the shoulder and use the hazard warning flashers and/
or the warning triangle etc.
Refer to "Hazard warning flasher switch" on page
3-36.
If the engine stops/fails
Vehicle operation and control are affected if the en-
gine stops.
Before moving the vehicle to a safe area, be aware
of the following:
l The brake booster becomes inoperative and
the pedal effort will increase. Press down the
brake pedal harder than usual.
l
Since the power steering pump is no longer
operative, the steering wheel feels heavy
when turning it. Turn the wheel with more ef-
fort than usual.
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Emergency starting

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If the engine cannot be started because the battery
is weak or dead, the battery from another vehicle
can be used with jumper cables to start the engine.
WARNING
l
To start the engine using jumper cables
from another vehicle, perform the correct
procedures according to the instruction
below. Incorrect procedures could result
in a fire or explosion or damage to the ve-
hicles.
CAUTION
l Do not attempt to start the engine by pull-
ing or pushing the vehicle. It could dam-
age your vehicle.
l Always wear protective eye goggles when
working near the battery.
l
Keep the battery out of the reach of chil-
dren.
1. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper
cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles
aren't touching each other.
CAUTION
l Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-
volt battery.
If the other system isn't 12-volt, shorting
can damage both vehicles.
2. Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle.
Put an A/T in "P" (PARK) or a M/T in "N"
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(Neutral). Turn off the ignition switch.
WARNING
l Turn off the ignition on both vehicles be-
forehand. Make sure that the cables or
your clothes cannot be caught by the fan
or drive belt. Personal injury could result.
3. Turn off all lamps, heater and other electrical
loads.
4. Make sure battery electrolyte is at the proper
level. Refer to "Battery" on page 8-10.
WARNING
l If electrolyte fluid is not visible, or ap-
pears to be frozen, Do Not Attempt Jump
Starting!
A battery might rupture or explode if the
temperature is below the freezing point
or if it is not filled to the proper level.
5. Connect one end of one jumper cable to the
positive (+) terminal of the discharged bat-
tery (A or B), and the other end to the posi-
tive (+) terminal of the booster battery (C).