Engine Overheating - Mitsubishi MOTORS MIRAGE G4 2022 Owner's Manual

Engine overheating

Charging the battery by using
an external battery charger
WARNING
 Always remove the battery from your
vehicle when the battery is charged by an
external battery charger.
 Keep sparks, cigarettes, and flames away
from the battery because the battery could
explode.
 Keep your work area well vented when
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charging or using the battery in an
enclosed space.
 Remove all the caps before charging the
battery.
 Electrolyte (battery acid) is made of corro-
sive diluted sulfuric acid. If electrolyte
comes in contact with your hands, eyes,
clothes, or the painted surface of your
vehicle, thoroughly flush with water. If
electrolyte 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.
8-4 For emergencies
As your vehicle has anti-lock
brakes
If you drive your vehicle with a low battery
charge after the engine has been started by
using jumper cables, the engine may misfire.
This can cause the anti-lock braking system
warning light to blink on and off. This is only
due to the low battery voltage. It is not a
problem with the brake system. If this hap-
pens, fully charge the battery and ensure the
charging system is operating properly.
Engine overheating
If the high coolant temperature warning light
illuminates while the engine is running, the
engine may be overheating. If this happens:
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Turn on
the hazard warning flashers.
2. With the engine still running, carefully
raise the engine hood to vent the engine
compartment.
3. Check that the cooling fan is running. If
the fan is not turning, stop the engine
immediately and contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil-
ity of your choice for assistance.
WARNING
 To avoid personal injury, keep hands, hair,
jewelry and clothes away from the cooling
fan. The cooling fan can start at any time.
4. If you see steam or spray coming from
under the hood, turn off the engine.
5. If you do not see steam or spray coming
from under the hood, leave the engine on
until the high coolant temperature warn-
ing light goes off. After the high coolant
temperature warning light has gone off,
you can start driving again. If the high
coolant temperature warning light stays
on, turn off the engine.
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WARNING
 Before raising the engine hood, check to
see if there is steam or spray coming from
under the hood. Steam or spray coming
from an overheated engine could seriously
scald you.
Do not open the hood until there is no
steam or spray.
6. When you do not see any more steam or
spray, open the hood. Look for obvious
leaks, such as a split radiator hose. Be
careful as components will be hot. Any
leak source must be repaired.