charging MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK 2010 8.G User Guide

Vehicle care and maintenance
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7
During cold weather
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The battery is weaker in cold temperatures. This has to do with
its chemical and physical properties and is why a very cold bat-
tery, especially one with a low charge, will have a hard time
starting your vehicle.
It is recommended that you have your battery and charging sys-
tem checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice before the start of cold weather. If
necessary, have it charged. This will guarantee more reliable
starting, and longer battery life.
Disconnection and connection
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To disconnect the battery cable, stop the engine. Disconnect the
negative (-) terminal first, then the positive (+) terminal. To
reconnect the battery, first connect the positive (+) terminal and
then the negative (-) terminal, before starting the vehicle. NOTE

For vehicles equipped with turbocharger, remove the bat-
tery upper cover before disconnecting the terminal of bat-
tery. Refer to “Removing and installing the battery upper
cover” on page 7-23.
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7-28 Vehicle care and maintenance
7


Open the terminal cover (A) before disconnecting or con-
necting the positive (+) terminal of the battery.
WA R N I N G
!

Never disconnect the battery while the engine is run-
ning, or you could damage the vehicle’s electrical
parts.


Never short-circuit the battery. This could cause it
to overheat and be damaged.


Keep sparks, cigarettes, and flames away from the
battery because the battery could explode.


Electrolyte (battery acid) is made of corrosive
diluted sulfuric acid. If it spills on nearby parts, it
can crack, stain, or discolor them. And if gets on
your skin or in your eyes, it can cause burns or
blindness. Please observe the following handling
instructions: If electrolyte gets on plastic parts or other nearby
parts, wipe it off with a soft cloth or chamois
soaked in a solution of water and neutral detergent
then immediately rinse the affected parts with
plenty of water.
 If electrolyte gets on your hands or clothes, rinse
thoroughly with water. If electrolyte gets in your
eyes, flush them with water immediately and get
immediate medical attention.


Open doors and windows in any closed space where
you may be charging or working with the battery.


Always wear protective clothing and goggles when
working with the battery, or have a skilled automo-
bile technician do it.


If you are quick-charging your battery, first discon-
nect the battery cables.
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Alphabetical index
1
A
Accessory (installation) 1-8
ACD (Active center differential system) 3-127
Active stability control (ASC) 3-139
Air cleaner filter 7-14
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning 5-6
,5-16
Important air conditioning operating tips 5-26
Air purifier 5-27
All-wheel drive system 3-125
Antenna
Roof antenna 5-97
,5-98
Anti-lock braking system 3-135
Warning light / display 3-136
,3-137
Arm rest 2-8
Ashtray 3-275
Assist grip 3-292
Audio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player 5-27
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with 6 CD autochanger 5-
55
Error codes 5-90
,5-92
Handling of compact discs 5-94
Steering wheel audio remote control switch 5-87
Automatic air conditioning 5-6
,5-16
Auxiliary audio connector (RCA) 5-85
Auxiliary video connector (RCA) 5-85
B
Back-up lights
Bulb capacity 7-58
replacement 7-84
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft boots 7-44
Battery 7-23
Charging system warning light 3-216
Disconnection and connection 7-27
During cold weather 7-27
Specification 9-9
Bottle holder 3-289
Brake
Anti-lock braking system 3-135
Braking 4-6
Fluid 7-21
,9-10
Hose 7-44
Parking brake 3-74
Parking brake lever stroke 7-40
Pedal 3-131
Pedal free play 7-39
Power brakes 3-131
Service brake 3-131
Break-in recommendations 3-2
Bulb capacity 7-58
C
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 1-10
Capacities 9-10
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Alphabetical index
2Card holder 3-274
Cargo floor boxes 3-288
Cargo loads 4-12
Cargo room light
Bulb capacity 7-61
Replacement 7-91
Switch 3-283
Catalytic converter 7-3
Certification label 9-5
Charging system warning light 3-216
Chassis number 9-3
Child restraint 2-25
Child safety locks for rear door 3-58
Cigarette lighter 3-276
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle 7-93
Outside of your vehicle 7-94
Clutch
Fluid 7-21
,9-10
Pedal free play 7-39
Coat hooks 3-293
Combination headlights and dimmer switch 3-220
Consumer information 8-2
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) 3-93
Fluid 7-17,9-10
Selector lever operation 3-94
Sports mode 3-100
Coolant (engine) 7-11
,9-10
Cruise control 3-144Cup holder 3-288
D
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity 7-58
Replacement 7-66
Defogger (rear window) 3-240
Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows) 5-14
,5-
24
Digital clock 5-99
Dimensions 9-6
Dimmer (high/low beam change) 3-224
Disc brake pads 7-44
Dome light (rear)
Bulb capacity 7-61
Replacement 7-90
Switch 3-281
Dome light/Reading lights
Bulb capacity 7-61
Replacement 7-88
Switch 3-279
Doors
Lock 3-53
Power door locks 3-56
Drive belt 7-45
Driving during cold weather 4-5
Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-2
Dual height adjustable cargo floor board 3-291
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