charging MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER III 2017 User Guide

Battery 9-14 Vehicle care and maintenance
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facility of your choice before the start of cold weather. If necessary, have it charged. Thiswill provide more relia
ble starting, and longer
battery life. To disconnect the battery cable, stop the engine. Disconnect the
negative (-) terminal
first, then the positive (+) terminal. To recon- nect the battery, first
connect the positive (+)
terminal and then the negative (-) terminal,before starting the vehicle.Disconnection and connection
NOTE
 Open the terminal cover (A) before discon- necting or connecting
the positive (+) termi-
nal of the battery.  Loosen the nut (B) a
nd then disconnect the
battery cable from the positive (+) terminal.
WA R N I N G Never disconnect the battery while the engine is running, or you could damagethe 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 couldexplode. Electrolyte (battery acid) is made of corro- sive diluted sulfuric acid. If it spills on nearby parts, it can crack, stain, or dis- color them. And if it gets on your skin orin your eyes, it can cause burns or blind- ness. Please observe the following han- dling instructions:• If electrolyte gets on plastic parts orother nearby parts, wipe it off with a softcloth or chamois soak
ed in a solution of
water and neutral detergent then imme- diately rinse the affected parts withplenty of water.• If electrolyte gets on your hands orclothes, rinse thoroughly with water. If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush them with water immediately and get immedi-ate medical attention.
 Open doors and wind
ows in any closed
space where you may be charging or working with the battery. Always wear protecti
ve clothing and gog-
gles when working with the battery, or have a skilled automobi
le technician do it.
If you are quick-ch
arging your battery,
first disconnect the battery cables. In order to prevent a
short-circuit, be sure
to disconnect the negative (-) terminal first, and reconnect it last. If the electrolyte level
is very low, have the
battery checked at an
authorized Mitsubi-
shi Motors dealer or
a repair facility of
your choice. Battery posts, terminals and related acces- sories contain lead
and lead compounds.
Wash hands after handling.NOTE
 Check each battery terminal for corrosion. You can prevent further corrosion by wash-ing with a solution of baking soda and water. Grease the posts and cl
amps after cleaning or
tightening them.  Ensure the battery is securely installed and cannot be moved. Also
check each terminal
for tightness.  If you will not be driving your vehicle for a long period of time, remove the battery andstore it in a place where the battery fluid will not freeze. The battery only should be stored with a full charge.  Before cleaning the battery, tighten all the filler port caps to keep
dirt and moisture out.
WA R N I N G
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Alphabetical index
12-1
12
Numerics
12 V power outlets
............................
5-267
4-wheel drive operation
.......................
5-88
A
Accessory (installation)
.........................
3-6
Active stability control (ASC)
............
5-100
Adaptive Cruise C
ontrol System (ACC)
.......
5-106 Air cleaner filter
...................................
9-9
Air conditioner
Dual-zone automatic climate control air conditioner
.....................................
7-5
Important air condi
tioning operating tips
..
7-13
Air purifier
.........................................
7-14
Airbag
...............................................
4-34
All-wheel drive operation
....................
5-88
Aluminum wheels
...............................
9-43
AM/FM radio
.....................................
7-14
Anti-lock braking system
.....................
5-97
Arm rest
.............................................
4-10
Assist grip
........................................
5-283
Audio
AM/FM radio
.................................
7-14
CD player
......................................
7-14
Troubleshooting
.............................
7-47
Automatic high beam system
..............
5-224
Automatic transaxle
............................
5-67
Fluid
.....................................
9-11
, 11-7
Selector le
ver operation
..................
5-68
Selector lever positions
...................
5-71
Sports mode
...................................
5-72
B
Back-up light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-32
Replacement
..................................
9-38
Ball joint, steering linka
ge seals, drive shaft
boots
...............................................
9-24
Battery
..............................................
9-13
Charging system warning light
.......
5-217
Checking battery
electrolyte level
....
9-13
Disconnection and connection
.........
9-14
During cold weather
.......................
9-13
Specification
..................................
11-6
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
................
5-131
Bluetooth® 2.0 interface
....................
5-240
Bottle holders
....................................
5-280
Brake
Fluid
.....................................
9-12
, 11-7
Brake assist
........................................
5-96
Braking
Anti-lock braking system
................
5-97
Braking
...........................................
6-5
Hose
..............................................
9-24
Pad wear alarm
...............................
5-93
Parking brake
.................................
5-53
Pedal
.............................................
5-92
Pedal free play
................................
9-21
Power brakes
..................................
5-92
Service brake
..................................
5-92
Warning lights and buzzer
.............
5-216
Break-in recommendations
....................
5-3
Bulb capacity
......................................
9-32
C
California Perchl
orate Materials
Requirements
.....................................
3-7
Capacities
..........................................
11-7
Card holder
............................
5-266
, 5-277
Cargo area cover
...............................
5-281
Cargo loads
........................................
6-10
Cargo room light
...............................
5-275
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-33
Catalytic converter
................................
9-2
Cautions on the handling of all-wheel drive vehicles
............................................
5-91
CD player
...........................................
7-14
Certification label
...............................
11-3
Charging system warning light
...........
5-217
Child restraint systems
........................
4-27
Child safety locks for rear door
............
5-37
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