Mitsubishi Outlander 2007 Owner's Manual page 473

Maintenance
CAUTION
!
● Keep it out of reach of children.
● Never disconnect the battery when the ignition
switch is in the "ON" position. Doing so could dam-
age electric components.
● Never short-circuit the battery. This could cause it
to overheat and be damaged.
● If the battery is to be quickcharged, first disconnect
the battery cables.
● In order to prevent a short circuit, be sure to discon-
nect the negative (-) terminal first.
● Always wear protective eye goggles when working
near the battery.
● Do not bring the nearby parts, the plastic parts and
so on into contact with sulphuric acid (battery elec-
trolyte) which may crack, stain or discolour them.
If they are in contact, wipe off with soft cloth, cham-
ois or the like and an aqueous solution of neutral
detergent then immediately rinse the affected parts
with plenty of water.
NOTE
● Keep the terminals clean. After the battery is connected,
apply terminal protection grease. To clean the terminals,
use lukewarm water.
● Check to see if the battery is securely installed and cannot
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be moved during travel. Also check each terminal for
tightness.
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● When the vehicle is to be left unused for a long period of
time, remove the battery and store it in a place where the
battery fluid will not freeze. The battery should be stored
only in a fully charged condition.