Tires - Mitsubishi MOTORS LANCER EVOLUTION 2014 Manual

Tires

start of cold weather. If necessary, have it
replaced.
Disconnection and connection
To disconnect the battery cable, stop the
engine. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal
first, then the positive (+) terminal. To recon-
nect the battery, first connect the positive (+)
terminal and then the negative (-) terminal,
before starting the vehicle.
WARNING
9
 Never disconnect the battery while the
engine is running, or you could damage
the vehicle's electrical parts.
 Never short-circuit the battery. This could
cause it to overheat and be damaged.
 Keep sparks, cigarettes, and flames away
from the battery because the battery could
explode.
 Electrolyte (battery acid) is made of corro-
sive diluted sulfuric acid. If it spills on
nearby parts, it can crack, stain, or dis-
color them. And if gets on your skin or in
your eyes, it can cause burns or blindness.
Please observe the following handling
instructions:
9-12 Vehicle care and maintenance
WARNING
• If electrolyte gets on plastic parts or
other nearby parts, wipe it off with a soft
cloth or chamois soaked in a solution of
water and neutral detergent then imme-
diately rinse the affected parts with
plenty of water.
• If electrolyte gets on your hands or
clothes, rinse thoroughly with water. If
electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush them
with water immediately and get immedi-
ate medical attention.
 Always wear protective clothing and gog-
gles when working with the battery, or
have a skilled automobile technician do it.
 This vehicle is equipped with a mainte-
nance-free battery located in the trunk. To
assure proper battery installation and
venting of flammable gases, the battery
must be serviced and/or replaced by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer only.
 In order to prevent a short circuit, be sure
to disconnect the negative (-) terminal
first, and reconnect it last.
 Battery terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash
hands after handling.
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, including spare tire, 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 inflation pressure: the maxi-
mum permissible cold tire inflation pres-
sure for this tire.
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