Mitsubishi OUTLANDER Owner's Manual page 372

Maintenance
Check the electrolyte level at least once every 4
weeks, depending on the operating conditions.
If the battery is not used, it will discharge by itself
with time.
Check it once every 4 weeks and charge with low
current as necessary.
During cold weather
The capacity of the battery is reduced at low tem-
peratures. This is an inevitable result of its chemi-
cal and physical properties. This is why a very cold
battery, particularly one that is not fully charged,
will only deliver a fraction of the starter current
which is normally available.
We recommend you to have the battery checked be-
fore the start of cold weather and, if necessary,
have it charged or replaced.
This does not only ensure reliable starting, but a bat-
tery which is kept fully charged also has a longer life.
Disconnection and connection
To disconnect the battery cable, stop the engine,
first disconnect the negative (–) terminal and then
the positive (+) terminal. When connecting the bat-
tery, first connect the positive (+) terminal and then
the negative (–) terminal.
NOTE
l
Open the terminal cover (A) before discon-
necting or connecting the positive (+) termi-
nal of the battery.
l
Loosen the nut (B), and then disconnect the
battery cable from the positive (+) terminal.
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Type A
Type B
WARNING
l Keep sparks, cigarettes, and flames away
from the battery because the battery
could explode.
WARNING
l The battery electrolyte is extremely caus-
tic. Do not allow it to come in contact
with your eyes, skin, clothing, or the pain-
ted surfaces of the vehicle.
Spilt electrolyte should be flushed imme-
diately with ample amounts of water.
Irritation to eyes or skin from contact
with electrolyte requires immediate medi-
cal attention.
l Ventilate when charging or using the bat-
tery in an enclosed space.
CAUTION
l Keep it out of reach of children.
l Never disconnect the battery when the ig-
nition switch is in the "ON" position. Do-
ing so could damage electric components.
l
Never short-circuit the battery. This
could cause it to overheat and be damaged.
l
If the battery is to be quick-charged, first
disconnect the battery cables.
l
In order to prevent a short circuit, be
sure to disconnect the negative (–) termi-
nal first.
l
Always wear protective eye goggles when
working near the battery.