If The Vehicle Breaks Down; Emergency Starting - Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Owner's Manual

For emergencies

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
3-43.
If the engine stops/fails
Vehicle operation and control are affected if the en-
gine stops. 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.
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Emergency starting

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If the engine cannot be started because the battery
is weak or dead, the battery from another vehicle
can be used with jumper cables to start the engine.
WARNING
l
To start the engine using jumper cables
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.
CAUTION
l Do not attempt to start the engine by pull-
ing or pushing the vehicle.
It could damage your vehicle.
l Always wear protective eye goggles when
working near the battery.
l
Keep the battery out of the reach of chil-
dren.
1. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper
cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles
aren't touching each other.
CAUTION
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.
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2. Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle.
Put an A/T or Twin Clutch SST in "P"
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(PARK) or a M/T in "N" (Neutral). Turn off
the ignition switch.
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.
3. Turn off all lamps, heater and other electrical
loads.
4. Remove the joint terminal cover (A).