If The Vehicle Breaks Down; Emergency Starting - Mitsubishi Outlander 2015 Owner's Manual

If the vehicle breaks down

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 5-62.
If the engine stops/fails
Vehicle operation and control are affected if
the engine stops.
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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 system is no
longer operative, the steering wheel feels
heavy when turning it.

Emergency starting

If the engine cannot be started because the
battery is weak or dead, the battery from an-
other vehicle can be used with jumper cables
to start the engine.
8-02 For emergencies
WARNING
l To start the engine using jumper cables
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connected to another vehicle, perform the
correct procedures according to the in-
struction below. Incorrect procedures
could result in a fire or explosion or dam-
age to the vehicles.
l Keep sparks, cigarettes and flames away
from the battery because the battery may
produce an explosion.
CAUTION
l Do not attempt to start the engine by pulling
or pushing the vehicle. It could damage your
vehicle.
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.
l Use the proper cables suitable for the battery
size to prevent overheating of the cables.
l Check the jumper cables for damage and
corrosion before use.
l Always wear protective eye goggles when
working near the battery.
l Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
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1. Get the vehicles close enough so the
jumper cables can reach, but be sure the
vehicles aren't touching each other.
2. Turn off all lamps, heater and other elec-
trical loads.
3. Set the parking brake firmly on each ve-
hicle. Put an A/T or CVT in "P" (PARK)
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or a M/T in "N" (Neutral). Stop the en-
gine.
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.
4. Make sure battery electrolyte is at the
proper level.
Refer to "Battery" on page 10-09.
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.
l Electrolyte is corrosive diluted sulphuric
acid.
If electrolyte (battery acid) comes into
contact with your hands, eyes, clothes and
the painted surface of your vehicle, it
should be thoroughly flushed with water.
If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush them
with water immediately and thoroughly,
and get prompt medical attention.
5. Connect one end of one jumper cable
to the positive (+) terminal of the dis-
charged battery (A), and the other end