2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER charging

For emergencies
6-5
6
If your vehicle has anti-lock brakesIf you drive your vehicle with a low battery charge, after the
engine has been started by using jumper cables, the engine may
misfire. This can cause the anti-lock braking system warning
light to blink on and off. This is only due to the low battery
voltage. It is not a problem with the brake system. If this hap-
pens, fully charge the battery and ensure the charging system is
operating properly.
Engine overheating
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When the engine has overheated, the information screen in the
multi-information display will be interrupted and the engine
coolant temperature warning display will appear. The screen
will then change to the engine coolant temperature display
screen and “ ” will flash. If this happens:
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Turn on the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
2. With the engine still running, carefully raise the engine
hood to vent the engine compartment.
3. Check that the cooling fan is running. If the fan is not
turning, stop the engine immediately and contact an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice for assistance.
4. If you see steam or spray coming from under the hood,
turn off the engine.
WARNING
!
To avoid personal injury, keep hands, hair, jewelry
and clothes away from the cooling fan. The cooling
fan can start at any time.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
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7
To check the battery indicator
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To see the charge of only one cell, check the indicator (A) on
top of the battery. If the indicator is blue when looking from
above, that cell is okay suggesting the battery is okay. This is
not conclusive and if battery performance is suspect, have the
battery and charging system tested by an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. If it is white,
that cell is low on charge and the battery may only need charg-
ing.
CAUTION
!
Be sure to install the battery upper cover. Other-
wise, the battery electrolyte may spill and cause a
malfunction.
When installing the battery upper cover, plastic
nuts, and air duct, do not touch the cooling fan or
other moving parts in the engine compartment. Be
especially careful that the cables, your clothing or
hair, etc., do not get caught in the cooling fan or
other moving parts.
Except for vehicles with turbochargerVehicles with turbocharger
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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.

Open the terminal cover (A) before disconnecting or con-
necting the positive (+) terminal of the battery.
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7-28 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
NOTE
Check each battery terminal for corrosion. You can stop
more corrosion by washing with a solution of baking soda
and water. Grease the posts and clamps after cleaning or
tightening them.

Check to see that the battery is securely installed and can-
not 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. Memory data for settings
made by the user may be erased when the battery is
removed. If this happens, reset the settings again using the
relevant procedures. 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
!
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.

In order to prevent a short circuit, be sure to discon-
nect the negative (-) terminal first, and reconnect it
last.
If the electrolyte level is very low, have the battery
checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility of your choice.
Battery terminals and related accessories contain
lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after han-
dling.
WARNING
!
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Alphabetical index
1
A
Accessory (installation) 1-8
ACD (Active center differential system) 3-128
ACD control mode display 3-129
ACD control mode switch 3-129
ACD warning display 3-130
Active stability control (ASC) 3-138
ASC OFF display or ASC indicator 3-141
ASC operation display 3-141
Air cleaner filter 7-15
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning 5-31
,5-41
Important air conditioning operating tips 5-51
Manual air conditioning 5-12
,5-22
Air purifier 5-52
All-wheel drive system 3-125
Aluminum wheels 7-94
Antenna
Roof antenna 5-122
,5-123
Anti-lock braking system 3-134
Warning light / display 3-135
,3-136
Arm rest 2-9
Ashtray 3-270
Assist grip 3-284Audio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player 5-52
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with 6 CD
autochanger 5-80
Error codes 5-115
,5-117
Handling of compact discs 5-119
Steering wheel audio remote control switch 5-112
Automatic air conditioning 5-31
,5-41
Auxiliary audio connector (RCA) 5-110
Auxiliary video connector (RCA) 5-110
AWC control fluid 7-20
B
Back-up lights
Bulb capacity 7-56
Replacement 7-83
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft boots 7-43
Battery 7-23
Charging system warning light 3-213
Checking battery electrolyte level 7-26
Disconnection and connection 7-27
During cold weather 7-27
Removing and installing the battery upper cover
(vehicles with turbocharger) 7-23
Specification 9-9
To check the battery indicator 7-25
Bottle holder 3-283
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Alphabetical index
2Brake
Anti-lock braking system 3-134
Braking 4-6
Fluid 7-21
,9-11
Hose 7-43
Parking brake 3-74
Parking brake lever stroke 7-39
Pedal 3-131
Pedal free play 7-38
Power brakes 3-132
Service brake 3-131
Break-in recommendations 3-2
Bulb capacity 7-56
C
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 1-10
Capacities 9-11
Card holder 3-269
Cargo loads 4-12
Catalytic converter 7-3
Certification label 9-5
Charging system warning light 3-213
Chassis number 9-3
Child restraint 2-24
Child safety locks for rear door 3-58
Cigarette lighter 3-271
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle 7-90
Outside of your vehicle 7-91Clutch
Fluid 7-21
,9-11
Pedal free play 7-38
Coat hooks 3-284
Combination headlights and dimmer switch 3-217
Coming home light 3-223
Consumer information 8-2
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) 3-93
Fluid 7-18,9-11
Selector lever operation 3-94
Sports mode 3-101
Coolant (engine) 7-12
,9-11
Cruise control 3-143
Indicator 3-144
Cup holder 3-282
D
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity 7-56
Replacement 7-64
Defogger (rear window) 3-235
Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows)
5-20
,5-29
,5-39
,5-49
Dimensions 9-6
Dimmer (high/low beam change) 3-221
Disc brake pads 7-43
Dome light
Bulb capacity 7-59
Replacement 7-87
Switch 3-276
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