2003 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN stop start

(3) For vehicles equipped with the Day-
time Running Lamp, when the igni-
tion switch is“ON”, the headlamp low
beams etc. are turned on.
Refer to“Headlamps”.
(4) As your vehicle is equipped with an
electronic immobilizer, to start the
engine, the ID code which the tran-
sponder inside the key sends must
match the one registered to the immo-
bilizer computer. (Refer to page 2-2).
CAUTION
(1) Do not remove the ignition key
from the ignition switch while
driving. The steering wheel will
be locked, causing loss of con-
trol.
(2) If the engine is stopped while
driving, the brake servomecha-
nism will cease to function and
braking efficiency will deterio-
rate. Also, power steering sys-
tem will not function and it will
require greater manual effort to
operate the steering.
(3) Do not leave the key in the“ON”
position for a long time when the
engine is not running; doing so
will cause the battery to be dis-
charged.
(4) Do not turn the key to the
“START”position when the
engine is running; doing so
could damage the starter motor.
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How to lock and unlock the steer-
ing wheel
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To lock
Remove the key at the“LOCK”position.
Turn the steering wheel until it is locked.
To unlock
Turn the key to the“ACC”position while
moving the steering wheel slightly.
CAUTION
Remove the key when leaving the
vehicle.
NOTE
If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft
lock may sometimes make it difficult to turn
the key from“LOCK”to“ACC”. Firmly turn
the steering wheel to the left or to the right
as you turn the key.
Starting
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Tips for starting(1) Do not operate the starter motor con-
tinuously for anything longer than 10
seconds; doing so could run down the
battery. If the engine does not start, turn
the ignition switch back to“LOCK”, wait
a few seconds, and then try again.
Trying repeatedly with the starter motor
still turning will damage the starter
mechanism.
(2) If the engine cannot be started because
the battery is weak or dead, refer to the
“Emergency starting”section for
instructions on starting the engine.
(3) The engine is well warmed up if the
coolant temperature gauge needle
starts to move (the engine speed
decreases). Extended warming-up
operation will result in excessive fuel
consumption.
WARNING
Never run the engine in a closed or
poorly ventilated area any longer
than is needed to move your vehicle
in or out the area. Carbon monox-
ide gases are odorless and can be
fatal.
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CAUTION
(1) Never attempt to start the engine
by pushing or pulling the
vehicle. Especially in vehicles
with the automatic transmis-
sion, it is not possible to start
the engine by using this tech-
nique since the structure is dif-
ferent from a manual
transmission. Never attempt this
or it could damage the auto-
matic transmission.
(2) Do not run the engine at high
rpm or drive the vehicle at high
speed until the engine has had a
chance to warm up.
(3) Release the ignition key as soon
as the engine starts to avoid
damaging the starter motor.
(4) If your vehicle is equipped with
a turbocharger, do not stop the
engine immediately after oper-
ating the vehicle at high speeds.
Allow the engine to idle for
approximately 60 seconds or
more to give the turbocharger a
chance to cool down.NOTE
After replacing the battery, the electronic
control system data for the engine will be
erased. As a result, the engine speed may
become unstable.
If the engine speed becomes unstable, ini-
tial engine adjustments will need to be per-
formed.
Refer to the section“What to do if the
engine speed becomes unstable after the
battery is replaced”on page 8-28.
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M/T A/TStarting the engine (petrol-powered
vehicles)
This vehicle is equipped with an electroni-
cally controlled fuel injection system which
is automatically controlled. When starting
the engine, do not depress the accelera-
tor pedal.
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Indicator lamps
A- Selector lever position indicator lamps
B-“N”indicator lamp
The indicator lamps in the instrument panel
are for indicating the selector lever posi-
tion and one of them will be illuminated
when the ignition is switched“ON”.
CAUTION
If the“N”(NEUTRAL) indicator lamp
(B) in the selector lever position indi-
cator flashes while you are driving,
the automatic transmission safety
device may be operating due to a
malfunction. (If the selector lever
position is in the“P”(PARK),“R”
(REVERSE) or“N”(NEUTRAL) posi-
tion, the indicator lamp does not
flash.)
Have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer as
soon as possible.
Selector positions
(Main gate)
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P - PARK
The“P”(PARK) position supplements the
parking brake by locking the transmis-
sion while the vehicle is parked.
The engine can be started in this posi-
tion.
Apply the parking brake before leaving the
vehicle in this position.
R - REVERSE
Shift into this position only after the vehicle
has come to a complete stop.
CAUTION
Never shift into the“P”(PARK) or
“R”(REVERSE) position while the
vehicle is in motion. If the lever is
shifted into the“P”or“R”position
while the vehicle is in motion, the
transmission may be damaged.
N - NEUTRAL
At this position the transmission is disen-
gaged. It is the same as the neutral posi-
tion on a manual transmission, and should
be used when the vehicle is stationary for
an extended length of time during driv-
ing, such as in a traffic jam.
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CAUTION
(1) Upward shifts do not take place
automatically in sports mode.
The driver must execute upward
shifts in accordance with pre-
vailing road conditions, taking
care to keep the engine speed
below the red zone.
(2) By rapidly moving the selector
lever backwards (DOWN) twice,
it is possible to skip one gear,
i.e., 3rd to 1st, 4th to 2nd or 5th
to 3rd. Since sudden engine
braking and/or rapid accelera-
tion can cause a loss of trac-
tion, however, downshifts must
be made carefully in accor-
dance with the vehicle’s speed.
NOTE
(1) In sports mode, only the 5 forward
gears can be selected. To reverse or
park the vehicle, move the selector
lever to the“R”(REVERSE) or“P”
(PARK) position as required.
(2) To maintain good running perfor-
mance, the transmission may refuse to
perform an upshift when the selector
lever is moved to the“+ (UP)”posi-
tion at certain vehicle speeds. Also, to
prevent over-revving of the engine, the
transmission may refuse to perform a
downshift when the lever is moved to
the“−(DOWN)”position at certain
vehicle speeds.(3) In sports mode, downward shifts are
made automatically when the vehicle
slows down. When the vehicle stops,
1st gear is automatically selected.
(4) When driving away on a slippery road,
push the selector lever forward into the
+ (UP) position. This causes the trans-
mission to shift into the 2nd gear which
is better for smooth driving away on a
slippery road. Push the selector lever
to the—(DOWN) side to shift back to
the 1st gear.
(5) Move the selector lever gently between
the manual and main gates and
between positions in the manual gate.
Undue force could damage the selec-
tor lever.
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Sports mode indicator lamps
In sports mode, the currently selected gear
is indicated by the lamps on the instru-
ment panel.
NOTE
When sports mode is selected, the“D”indi-
cator lamp goes off.
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Waiting
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For short waiting periods, such as at traf-
fic signal, the vehicle can be left in gear and
held stationary with the service brake.
For longer waiting periods with the engine
running, the selector lever should be placed
in the“N”(NEUTRAL) position.
CAUTION
(1) Never hold the vehicle station-
ary while in gear on a hill with
the accelerator, always apply the
parking brake and/or service
brake.
(2) Unexpected acceleration may
occur if the selector lever is in a
position other than“P”(PARK)
or“N”(NEUTRAL).
Prior to moving off after having
stopped the vehicle, make sure
that the selector lever is in“D”
(DRIVE) or“Sports mode”posi-
tion.
Parking
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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com-
plete stop, fully engage the parking brake,
and then move the selector lever to the“P”
(PARK) position.
If you are going to leave the vehicle unat-
tended, always switch off the engine and
remove the ignition key.
NOTE
On a slope, be sure to apply the parking
brake before moving the selector lever to
the“P”(PARK) position. If you move the
selector lever to the“P”(PARK) position
without first applying the parking brake, a
stronger than normal resistance force may
be encountered. In this situation, move the
selector lever strongly when you next wish
to drive.
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CAUTION
(1) Use 1st gear in the“4L”posi-
tion for very low-speed off-road
driving.
(2) Your vehicle engine should never
be operated with the engine oil
level below the MIN mark on the
dipstick. In rough terrain which
requires four-wheel drive trac-
tion, ensure that the engine oil
level is above the MIN mark on
the dipstick.
Transfer shift lever operation
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To shift transfer
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2H 4HThe transfer shift lever can be operated while the vehicle is either moving or sta-
tionary.
In case lever operation is necessary while the vehicle is moving, place the vehicle
in the straight ahead position and depress the clutch pedal to the floor before oper-
ating the lever. 4H 2H
4H 4L
Stop the vehicle, depress the clutch pedal to the floor and operate the transfer shift
lever.
4L 4HNOTE
(1) Shifting of the lever between“2H”↔“4H”should only be made at speeds below 100
km/h (62 mph).
(2) During driving, never attempt to shift from“4H”to“4L”or vice versa.
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CAUTION
(1) Do not operate the transfer shift
lever while the rear wheels of the
vehicle are slipping on a snow
covered road.
(2) Do not drive your vehicle in the
“4H”or“4L”position on paved
roads and highway; this would
result in early wear of the tyres,
increased fuel consumption and
possible noise generation.
It may also increase the differ-
ential oil temperature, resulting
in possible damage to the driv-
ing system parts. It is neces-
sary to operate the lever“2H”
position while driving under
these condition.NOTE
(1) When shifting from“2H”to“4H”soon
after driving the vehicle in a cold
weather area, the transmission gear
may make a noise. So try to shift the
gear while the vehicle is stopped.
(2) The 4WD operation indication lamp will
go out momentarily during shifting pro-
cess from“4H”to“4L”or vice versa, as
the shift lever passes through the neu-
tral position.
Be sure to operate the shift lever until
the 2WD/4WD operation indication
lamp illuminates again.
(3) There may be a case that the trans-
fer shift lever feels heavy when it is
moved from“4H”to“2H”with the steer-
ing wheel in turned position. This is nor-
mal and not any indication of trouble.
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2WD/4WD operation indication lamp
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When the ignition switch is in the“ON”
position, the 2WD/4WD operation indica-
tion lamp in the meter indicates the shift-
ing condition. The 2WD/4WD operation
indication lamp comes on at each trans-
fer shift lever position as follows:
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Transfer shift lever operation
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The transfer shift lever can be operated
while pushing it down.
To shift transfer
case fromToProcedure
Vehicles with manual transmission Vehicles with automatic transmission
2H 4HThe transfer shift lever can be operated
while the vehicle is either moving or sta-
tionary.
When the vehicle is not in motion, shift the
gear shift lever to the“N”(Neutral) posi-
tion before operating the transfer shift
lever.
When the vehicle is moving, place the
vehicle in the straight ahead position and
release the accelerator pedal before oper-
ating the transfer shift lever.The transfer shift lever can be operated
while the vehicle is either moving or sta-
tionary.
When the vehicle is not in motion, shift
the selector lever to the“N”(NEUTRAL)
position before operation of the shift lever.
When the vehicle is moving, shift the
selector lever to the“D”(DRIVE) posi-
tion and place the vehicle in the straight
ahead position and release the accelera-
tor pedal before operating the shift lever. 4H2H
or
4HLc
4HLc 4H
4HLc 4LLcStop the vehicle, depress the clutch pedal
to the floor and operate the transfer shift
lever.
Keep depressing the clutch pedal while
2WD/4WD indication lamp continues to
blink.Stop the vehicle, shift the selector lever
to the“N”(NEUTRAL) position and oper-
ate the transfer shift lever.
4LLc 4HLcNOTE
(1) Shifting of the lever between“2H”↔“4H”↔“4HLc”should only be made at speeds
below 100 km/h (62 mph).
(2) When shifting from“2H”to“4H”soon after driving the vehicle in cold weather, the trans-
mission gear may make a noise. So try to shift the gear while the vehicle is stopped.
(3) When the lever is shifted from“2H”to“4H”or from“4H”to“4HLc”while the vehicle
is stopped, the 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp blinks while the selection is in
process.
In this condition, drive slowly and normally after confirming that the lamp is illumi-
nated. (Refer to the“2WD/4WD operation indication lamp”on page 5-31.)
(4) Do not move the selector lever while the 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp is flash-
ing.
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