2003 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN Owner's Manual (in English)

Transfer shift
lever position2WD/4WD operation indication
lamp
2H4H
4L
IlluminateRemain offNOTE
In case the 2WD/4WD operation indica-
tion lamp does not change quickly even if
the shift lever is shifted from“4H”to
“2H”,depress the accelerator slowly a few
times with the vehicle running straight
ahead.
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M/TSuper select 4WD II (SS4 II)*
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Shifting to rear-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive
can be made by operating the transfer shift
lever (A). Shift the transfer shift lever to an
appropriate position according to the road
surface conditions. In addition, the
2WD/4WD operation indication lamp indi-
cates the transfer shift lever shifting state.
Refer to the“2WD/4WD operation indica-
tion lamp”on page 5-31.
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A/T
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Shift lever position and 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp
Transfer shift lever position2WD/4WD operation
indication lampDriving conditions2H
Rear-wheel drive
When driving on dry paved
road.
4H
Full-time 4-wheel drive
The basic position for
super select 4WD II.
When driving on dry paved
road, and slippery road.
4HLc
Centre differential lock
engaged 4-wheel drive
When driving on rough,
sandy or snow covered
road.
4LLc
Low-range centre
differential lock
engaged 4-wheel drive
When driving up or
descending steep slopes
or on rough road such as
muddy road. (Especially
when increased drive
power is required.)
Illuminate
Remain off
NOTE
For petrol-powered vehicles with automatic transmission, when the transfer shift lever is
in“4LLc”, the transmission will not shift into the overdrive gear.
CAUTION
“4LLc”range gives maximum torque
at low-speed driving on steep slopes,
sandy, muddy, and other difficult sur-
faces. For vehicles with automatic
transmission, do not exceed speeds
of approximately 70 km/h (43 mph) in
“4LLc”range. On 3500 models with
automatic transmission, at speeds
over approximately 70 km/h (43 mph),
a speed limiting device will be acti-
vated to protect the transmission.
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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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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
“4HLc”or“4LLc”position on
dry paved roads and highway;
this would result in early wear of
the tyres, increased fuel con-
sumption and possible noise
generation.
It may also increase the differ-
ential oil temperature, resulting
in possible damage to the driv-
ing system. Further, the drive
train will be subjected to exces-
sive loading, possibly leading to
oil leakage, component sei-
zure, or other serious faults. It is
necessary to operate the lever
“2H”or“4H”position while driv-
ing under these condition.
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A: Front wheel lamp
B: Centre differential lock lamp
C: Rear wheel lamp
D: Low-range centre differential lock lamp2WD/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:“2H”↔“4H”
Transfer shift lever posi-
tion2WD/4WD operation indi-
cation lamp
2H
Drive mode switching in
progress
4H
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“2H”↔“4HLc”Transfer shift lever posi-
tion2WD/4WD operation indi-
cation lamp
2H
Drive mode switching in
progress
4HLc
“4H”↔“4HLc”Transfer shift lever posi-
tion2WD/4WD operation indi-
cation lamp
4H
Drive mode switching in
progress
4HLc
“4HLc”↔“4LLc”Transfer shift
lever position2WD/4WD operation indication
lamp4HLcDrive mode
switching in
progress4LLc
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NOTE
(1)
The 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp
blinks while the selection is in process.
Take the following precautions when the
lamp is blinking.
•Keep the steering wheel in the straight
ahead position while making range
selections. If you attempt to drive for-
ward with the steering wheel turned,
gear rattling may occur and the desired
range may not actually be selected.
•If the front wheel and/or centre differ-
ential lock lamps continue flashing after
a“2H”↔“4H”↔“4HLc”selection has
been made with the vehicle moving,
hold the steering wheel in the straight
ahead position and slowly depress the
accelerator pedal several times.
•If, after a“4HLc”↔“4LLc”selection has
been made, the front and rear wheel
lamps continue flashing and the desired
range is not actually selected, return the
transfer shift lever to its previous posi-
tion, place the steering wheel in the
straight ahead position, drive the vehicle
forward, and release the accelerator
pedal. Next, hold down the clutch pedal
(in a manual transmission vehicle) or
place the selector lever in the“N”
(NEUTRAL) position (in an automatic
transmission vehicle) and make the
range selection again.
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NOTE
(2)
If the front and rear wheel lamps flash
rapidly (twice per second) when you
attempt to make a“4HLc”↔“4LLc”
selection cannot be made. Stop the
vehicle and release the accelerator pedal.
Next, hold down the clutch pedal (in a
manual transmission vehicle) or place the
selector lever in the“N”(NEUTRAL) posi-
tion (in an automatic transmission vehicle)
and make the range selection again.
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CAUTION
If a problem is detected in the trans-
fer system and safety device oper-
ates, the front and rear wheel lamps
will go off, the centre differential lock
lamp will blink (once per second),
and the transfer shifting becomes
impossible.
In this case, park your vehicle in a
safe place and follow these
procedures:
Turn off the engine. Restart the
engine and check to see if the lamp
returns to the previous condition,
there is no problem.
However, if the lamp blinks again,
have the vehicle checked by an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer as
soon as possible.
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Rear differential lock*
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If one wheel starts to spin freely and the
vehicle becomes stuck and cannot be freed
even using 4-wheel drive, the rear differ-
ential lock switch (A) can be used to acti-
vate the rear differential lock for extra
traction.
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Operating the rear differential lock
1. Move the transfer shift lever to“4L”posi-
tion (part time 4WD) or to“4LLc”or
“4HLc”position (super select 4WD II).
2. To activate the rear differential lock,
press the rear differential lock switch (1).
3. To deactivate the rear differential lock,
press the rear differential lock switch (2).
CAUTION
Operate the rear differential switch
after the wheels are stopped. Oper-
ating the switch with the wheels turn-
ing may cause the vehicle to dart in
unexpected directions.NOTE
(1) The rear differential lock does not oper-
ate when the transfer shift lever is in
“4H”or“2H”position.
(2) When the rear differential is locked with
the transfer shift lever in“4LLc”or
“4HLc”position, changing the shift lever
to“4H”or“2H”position makes the rear
differential unlock automatically.
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