Checking Battery Electrolyte Level; During Cold Weather - Mitsubishi LANCER 2012 Manual

Vehicle care and maintenance
NOTE
For vehicles equipped with a turbocharger, the battery
upper cover must be removed to check the battery indica-
tor.

Checking battery electrolyte level

The electrolyte level must be between the limits shown on the
outside of the battery. Fill it with distilled water as needed. The
inside of the battery is divided into several compartments. Take
the cap off of each compartment and fill to the mark.
Do not fill above the top line because a spill during driving
could cause damage.
Except for vehicles with turbocharger
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Vehicles with turbocharger
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WARNING
!
If the battery goes flat, be sure to check the battery
electrolyte level before connecting booster cables.
After checking the battery electrolyte level, make
sure the caps are fitted securely.
If any of the caps has a loose fit, replace the battery.
NOTE
For vehicles equipped with a turbocharger, the battery
upper cover does not need to be removed to check the bat-
tery electrolyte level.

During cold weather

The battery is weaker in cold temperatures. This has to do with
its chemical and physical properties and is why a very cold bat-
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