Mitsubishi MOTORS LANCER EVOLUTION 2014 Manual page 260

4. Remove the joint terminal cover (A).
5. Connect one end of one jumper cable to
the positive (+) terminal of the joint termi-
nal, and the other end to the positive (+)
terminal of the booster battery.
Booster
battery Joint terminal
NOTE
 Open the joint terminal cover before con-
necting the jumper cable to the positive ter-
minal of the joint terminal.
NOTE
 Use the proper cables suitable for the battery
size.
Otherwise heat damage to the cables could
result.
 Check the jumper cables for damage and cor-
rosion before use.
6. Connect one end of the other jumper cable
to the negative (-) terminal of the booster
battery, and the other end to the engine
block of the vehicle with the low battery.
WARNING
 Be sure to follow the proper order when
connecting the batteries,
  
.
 Make sure that the connection
to the engine properly. If the connection is
directly made to the negative side of the
battery, the flammable gases from inside
the battery might catch fire and explode,
causing personal injury.
 When connecting the jumper cable, do not
connect the positive (+) cable to the nega-
tive (-) terminal. Otherwise sparks can
make the battery explode.
CAUTION
 Make sure that the jumper cable will not be
caught in the cooling fans or other moving
parts in the engine compartment.
Jump-starting the engine
7. Start the engine in the vehicle providing
the boost. Let the engine idle a few min-
utes, then start the engine in the vehicle
with the low battery.
8. After the engine is started, disconnect the
cables in the reverse order from the way
you connected them.
WARNING
 Be sure to have an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer charge the battery. Do not
charge the battery yourself.
Flammable gases may leak from the bat-
tery and explode.
 Electrolyte (battery acid) is corrosive
diluted sulfuric acid. If electrolyte comes
of:
in contact with your hands, eyes, clothes,
or the painted surface of your vehicle,
thoroughly flush with water. If electrolyte
is made
gets in your eyes, flush them immediately
and thoroughly with water, and get
prompt medical attention.
 Always wear protective clothing and gog-
gles when working near the battery.
 Keep the battery out of the reach of chil-
dren.
 Never remove the battery label, upper
cover, exhaust tube, or pipe. Flammable
gases may leak and explode.
For emergencies
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