2008 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS jump cable

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If the vehicle breaks down on the road, move it to the shoulder
and use the hazard warning flashers.
Refer to “Hazard warning flasher switch” on page 3-38.If the engine stops/failsVehicle operation and control are affected if the engine stops.
Before moving the vehicle to a safe area be aware of the fol-
lowing:
●The brake booster becomes inoperative and the pedal
effort will increase. Press down the brake pedal harder
than usual.
●Since the power steering pump is no longer operative, the
steering wheel feels heavy when turning it. Turn the wheel
with more effort than usual.
Emergency starting
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If the engine cannot be started because the battery is weak or
dead, the battery from another vehicle can be used with jumper
cables to start the engine.
1. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can
reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other.
If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t
want. The vehicle will not start, and the bad grounding
could damage the electrical systems.
WARNING
!●To start the engine by use of jumper cables from
another vehicle, perform the correct procedures
according to the instruction manual. Incorrect pro-
cedures could result in a fire or explosion or damage
to the vehicles.
CAUTION
!●Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt bat-
tery.
If the other system isn’t 12-volt, shorting can dam-
age both vehicles.
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2. You could be injured if the vehicles move. Set the parking
brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an automatic transmis-
sion in “P” (PARK) or a manual transmission in “N”
(Neutral). Turn off the ignition switch.NOTE●Turn off all lamps, heater and other electrical loads. This
will avoid sparks and help save both batteries.
3. Make sure battery electrolyte is at the proper level.
Refer to “Battery” on page 8-16.4. Connect the booster battery.
Petrol-powered vehicles
Connect one end of one jumper cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the discharged battery (A), and the other end
to the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery (B).
WARNING
!●Turn off the ignition on both vehicles beforehand.
Use care to make sure that the cables or your clothes
are never caught by the fan or drive belt. Personal
injury could result.
WARNING
!●If electrolyte fluid is not visible, or appears to be fro-
zen, Do Not Attempt Jump Starting!
A battery might rupture or explode if the tempera-
ture is below the freezing point or if it is not filled to
the proper level.
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Connect one end of one jumper cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the discharged battery (A), and the other end
to the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery (B).
5. Connect one end of the other jumper cable to the negative
(–) terminal of the booster battery, and the other end to the
engine block of the vehicle with the discharged battery at
the point farthest from the battery.
NOTE●Open the cover before connecting the jumper cable to the
positive (+) terminal of the battery.
(Refer to “Battery” on page 8-16.)
WARNING
!●Be sure to observe the connecting sequence of
→ → → .●Make sure that the connection is made to the
appointed position (shown in the illustration). If the
connection is made directly to the negative side of
the battery, the inflammable gases generated from
the battery might catch fire and explode.●When connecting the jumper cable, do not connect
the positive (+) cable to the negative (–) terminal.
Otherwise sparks might cause explosion of the bat-
tery.
CAUTION
!●Use care not to get the jumper cable caught in the
cooling fan or other rotating part in the engine com-
partment.●Use care not to pinch the wiring harness with the
clamps when connecting the jumper cables.●Use the proper cables suitable for the battery size.
Otherwise heat damage to the cables could result.●Check the jumper cables for damage and corrosion
before use.
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