Operation Manual

Tires
9-14 Vehicle care and maintenance
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It is important to familiarize yourself with the
following terms:
 Cold tire pressure:
• The measured pressure after the vehicle
has been parked for at least three hours,
or
• The measured pressure when the vehicle
is driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after
having been parked for three hours.
 Maximum pressure: the maximum per-
missible cold tire inflation pressure for
this tire.
WARNING
 Never disconnect the battery while the
engine is running, 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 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 or
in your eyes, it can cause burns or blind-
ness. Please observe the following han-
dling 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 imme-
diately 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 immedi-
ate 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 gog-
gles when working with the battery, or
have a skilled automobile technician do it.
 If you are quick-charging 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 clamps 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 and
store 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.
WARNING
Tires
WARNING
 Driving with tires that are worn, damaged
or improperly inflated is dangerous.
These type tire conditions will adversely
affect vehicle performance.
These type tire conditions can also cause a
tread separation or blowout which may
result in an accident causing serious
injury or death.
 Tires, including spare tire, degrade over
time with age even when they are not
being used.
It is recommended that tires over 6 years
generally be replaced even if damage is
not obvious.
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