Battery - Mitsubishi Electric GRANDIS OXPE10E1 Owner's Manual

Maintenance

Battery

The condition of the battery is very important for
quick starting of the engine and proper functioning
of the vehicle's electrical system. Regular inspec-
tion and care are especially important in cold weath-
er.
Checking battery electrolyte level
Petrol-powered vehicles
Diesel-powered vehicles
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The electrolyte level must be between the specified
limit on the outside of the battery. Replenish with
distilled water as necessary.
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The inside of the battery is divided into several com-
partments; remove the cap from each compartment
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and fill to the upper mark. Do not top up beyond
the upper mark because spillage during driving
could cause damage.
Check the electrolyte level at least once every 4
weeks, depending on the operating conditions.
If the battery is not used, it will discharge by itself
with time. Check it once every 4 weeks and charge
with low current as necessary.
During cold weather
The capacity of the battery is reduced at low tem-
peratures. This is an inevitable result of its chemi-
cal and physical properties. This is why a very cold
battery, particularly one that is not fully charged,
will only deliver a fraction of the starter current
which is normally available.
We recommend you to have the battery checked be-
fore the start of cold weather and, if necessary,
have it charged or replaced.
This does not only ensure reliable starting, but a bat-
tery which is kept fully charged also has a longer life.
Disconnection and connection
To disconnect the battery cable, stop the engine,
first disconnect the negative (-) terminal and then
the positive (+) terminal. When connecting the bat-
tery, first connect the positive (+) terminal and then
the negative (-) terminal.
NOTE
l Open the terminal cover (A) before discon-
necting or connecting the positive (+) termi-
nal of the battery.
l Loosen the nut (B), and then disconnect the
battery cable from the positive (+) terminal.
Petrol-powered vehicles
Diesel-powered vehicles
WARNING
l
Keep sparks, cigarettes, and flames away
from the battery because the battery
could explode.