2003 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN ESP

Correct 4-wheel drive
operation
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By shifting lock to 4-wheel drive, both axles
of the vehicle are rigidly connected with
each other. This improves the traction char-
acteristics. When turning sharp corners or
moving forward and backward repeat-
edly, however, the drive line is stressed,
which is felt as a braking effect. A 4-wheel
drive vehicle can accelerate more quickly
and smoothly.
However, note that the braking distance is
not shorter than that of a rear-wheel drive
vehicle.
When using 4-wheel drive on rough roads
(snow, mud, sand, etc.), it is important to
operate the vehicle correctly.
NOTE
(1) The driving posture should be more
upright and closer to the wheel than
usual; adjust the seat to a good posi-
tion for easy steering and pedal opera-
tion. Be sure to wear the seat belt.
(2) After driving on rough roads, check
each part of the vehicle and wash it
thoroughly with water. Refer to the sec-
tions“Vehicle care”and“Inspection and
maintenance following rough road
operation”.
Driving on dry paved road and high-
waySelect“2H”(part time 4WD),“2H”or“4H”
(super select 4WD II) to drive on a dry
paved road. Especially on dry highway,
never select the“4H”or“4L”(part time
4WD),“4HLc”or“4LLc”(super select 4WD
II).
CAUTION
Selecting“4H”or“4L”(part time
4WD),“4HLc”or“4LLc”(super select
4WD II), to drive on dry paved road
will increase the fuel consumption
with possible noise generation and
early tyre wear.
It may also increase the differential
oil temperature, resulting in pos-
sible damage to the driving system.
Further, the drive train will be sub-
jected to excessive loading, possi-
bly leading to oil leakage, component
seizure, or other serious faults.Driving on snowy or icy roadsSet the transfer shift lever to“4H”or“4L”
(part time 4WD),“4H”or“4HLc”(super
select 4WD II) in accordance with the road
conditions, and then gradually depress the
accelerator pedal for a smooth start.NOTE
(1) The use of snow tyres and/or tyre
chains is recommended.
(2) In order to ensure that the anti-lock
brake system (ABS) will operate cor-
rectly in situations where tyre chains
have been fitted, drive in“4H”or“4L”
for part time 4WD, or in“4H”,“4HLc”or
“4LLc”for super select 4WD II.
(3) Maintain a safe distance between
vehicles, avoid sudden braking, and
use engine braking (downshifting).
CAUTION
Avoid sudden braking, sudden accel-
eration, and sharp turning; such
operations could cause skidding and
spinouts.Driving on sandy or muddy roadsSet the transfer shift lever to“4H”or“4L”
(part time 4WD),“4HLc”or“4LLc”(super
select 4WD II), and then gradually depress
the accelerator pedal for a smooth start.
Keep the pressure on the accelerator pedal
as constant as possible, and drive at low
speed.
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NOTE
(1) Choose a slope as smooth as pos-
sible with few stones or other
obstacles.
(2) Before attempting to drive up the slope,
walk it up to confirm that the vehicle
can handle the grade.Descending sharp gradesSet the transfer shift lever to“4L”(part time
4WD) or“4LLc”(super select 4WD II), use
the engine brake (downshifting) and
descend slowly.
WARNING
Avoid snaking down a sharp grade.
Descend the grade as straight as
possible.NOTE
(1) When descending a sharp grade, if the
brakes are applied suddenly because
of an obstacle encountered, control of
the vehicle could be lost. Before
descending the slope, walk it down and
confirm the path.
(2) Before descending a grade, it is nec-
essary to choose the appropriate gear.
Avoid changing gears or depressing
the clutch while descending the grade.
(3) MITSUBISHI is not responsible to the
operator for any damage or injury
caused or liability incurred by the
improper and negligent operation of a
vehicle. All techniques of vehicle opera-
tion described herein depend on the
skill and experience of the operator and
other participating parties and any
deviation from the recommended
operation instructions above is at their
own risk.
Turning sharp cornersWhen turning a sharp corner in“4H”or“4L”
position (part time 4WD), or“4HLc”or
“4LLc”position (super select 4WD II) at low
speed, a slight difference in steering may
be experienced similar to as if the brakes
were applied. This is called tight corner
braking and results from each of the four
tyres being at a different distance from the
corner.
The phenomenon is peculiar to 4-wheel
drive vehicles. If this occurs, either
straighten the steering wheel, or change to
rear-wheel drive.
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Braking
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All the parts of the brake system are criti-
cal to safety. Have the vehicle serviced by an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer at regular
intervals according to the service booklet.Brake system(1) The service brake is divided into two
brake circuits so that when one brake
circuit fails, the other is available to stop
the vehicle. If this occurs, however, the
brake pedal must be depressed fur-
ther than usual; stop driving as soon as
possible and have the brake system
repaired at the nearest authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.
(2) The brake boosting force is lost after
the brake pedal is depressed once or
twice while the engine is off. If this
occurs, the brake will require greater
force than usual. This is especially
important when the vehicle is being
towed.
Vehicles equipped with anti-lock brake
system
The brake system uses brake fluid pres-
surized by the pump to power-assist the
brake. If the brake system fails during driv-
ing, the brake warning lamp comes on and
buzzer sounds continuously. In this case,
the brake may not work properly.If this buzzer should continue to sound,
park your vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your nearest authorized MITSUB-
ISHI dealer.
Please refer to“Brake warning lamp”on
page 4-7.
CAUTION
Bring the vehicle to halt in a safe
location by applying the brakes gen-
tly. Applying the brakes rapidly or
driving at high speed may make the
vehicle unstable.
NOTE
(1) Depressing the brake pedal repeat-
edly may turn on the brake warning
lamp, ABS warning lamp and brake
warning buzzer. It is normal if the lamp
goes out and the buzzer stops sound-
ing after a few seconds.
(2) In certain cases immediately after the
engine has been started or when the
brake pedal is depressed repeatedly, a
noise generated by operation of brake
devices may be heard coming from the
engine compartment. This type of noise
is normal and is no need for concern.
In fact, it indicates that the correspond-
ing devices are operating normal.
Warning lampThe brake warning lamp lets you know if
your brake system is working properly.
Read“Brake warning lamp”on page 4-7.When brakes are wetCheck the brake system while driving at a
low speed immediately after starting, espe-
cially when the brakes are wet, to con-
firm they work normally.
A film of water can form on the brake discs
and prevent normal functioning after driv-
ing in heavy rain or through large puddles,
or after the vehicle is washed. If this occurs,
dry the brakes out by driving slowly while
lightly depressing the brake pedal.When driving downhillIt is important to take advantage of the
engine braking by shifting to a lower gear
while driving on steep downhill roads in
order to prevent the brakes from overheat-
ing.
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Auto-speed (cruise) control*
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Auto-speed (cruise) control is an auto-
matic speed control system. It lets you keep
the same driving speed; auto-speed con-
trol can be used at 40 km/h (25 mph) or
more. It is especially useful for high way
driving. Auto-speed control does not work
at speeds below about 40 km/h (25 mph).
A - Main switch
B - Auto-speed control lever
CAUTION
(1) For safety reasons, the main
switch (A) should be set to the
“OFF”position when you are not
using the auto-speed control
system.
(2) Auto-speed control is not rec-
ommended when driving condi-
tions will not allow you to stay at
the same speed, such as in
heavy traffic or on roads that are
winding, icy, snow-covered, wet,
or slippery, or on a steep down-
hill.
(3) For vehicles with manual trans-
mission, if you shift to“N”
(NEUTRAL) in auto-speed con-
trol mode without pressing the
clutch first, the engine will run
too fast and might be dam-
aged.NOTE
(1) Auto-speed control may not be able to
keep your speed on uphills or down-
hills.
(2) Your speed may drop on a steep uphill.
You must use the accelerator if you
want to stay at your set speed.
(3) Your speed may increase to more than
the set speed on a steep downhill. You
must use the brake to control your
speed. If your speed increases too
much, turn off the auto-speed control.
(Refer to the section“To deactivate”on
page 5-56.)
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Driving hintsWhen extricating the vehicle from mud or
fresh snow with the transfer shift lever in
the“2H”,“4H”or“4HLc”position, you may
find that operation of the M-ASTC pre-
vents the engine speed from increasing in
response to depression of the accelera-
tor pedal. If this happens and the vehicle
remains stuck as a result, place the trans-
fer shift lever in the“4LLc”position or turn
the active stability control switch OFF. The
vehicle will then be easier to extricate.Active stability control systemThe active stability control system is
designed to improve the vehicle’s stabil-
ity by restraining its tendency to slip side-
ways (for example, when rounding a curve
in slippery conditions, or when the driver
takes rapid steering action to avoid an
obstacle). It works by controlling the engine
output and the brake on each wheel.
NOTE
When the engine starts, a click is heard
from the engine compartment. This is only
the sound of the active stability control sys-
tem being checked. It does not indicate a
fault.
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Active stability control switchThe active stability control switch automati-
cally turns ON when the ignition switch is
turned to the“ON”position. You can turn
the active stability control switch OFF when
the vehicle speed is below about 40km/h,
but it is recommended that the active sta-
bility control switch normally be kept ON.
1- ON
2- OFFNOTE
(1) The active stability control system does
not operate when the transfer shift lever
is in the“4LLc”position.
(2) When the active stability control sys-
tem is operating with the transfer shift
lever in the“2H”,“4H”or“4HLc”posi-
tion, moving the shift lever to the“4LLc”
position makes the active stability con-
trol system deactivate automatically.
(3) If the vehicle speed increases to about
120 km/h with the active stability con-
trol switch OFF, the active stability con-
trol system automatically starts
operating. To subsequently stop the
active stability control system, stop the
vehicle and press the (2) side of the
active stability control switch.
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BALANCE (Left/right balance control)
Press the Audio adjust button (4) either
or
to balance the volume of sound
from the left and the right speakers.
NOTE
The audio adjust mode will be canceled
when radio or CD operation is performed
or no adjustment is performed for more
than 7 seconds.
How to adjust the tuneManual tuning
The frequency changes every time the
TUNE/SEEK button (6 or 7) is pressed.
Press the button to select the desired sta-
tion.
Automatic tuning
After keeping the TUNE/SEEK button (6 or
7) depressed for more than about 1 sec-
ond, release the button, and the selected
station reception will start.
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How to enter frequencies in the
memoryManual setting
You can assign to the Memory select but-
tons (8) a maximum of 12 stations in the
UKW band (6 U1 stations and 6 U2
stations), 6 stations in the MW band, and
6 stations in the LW band. (Stations already
assigned to the Memory select buttons are
replaced by any newly assigned stations.)
Follow the steps described below.
1. Press either the TUNE/SEEK button (6
or 7) to tune the frequency to be entered
in the memory.
2. Press one of the Memory select but-
tons (8) for about 2 seconds or longer.
The sound will be momentarily inter-
rupted while the frequency is being
entered into the memory.The number of the button correspond-
ing to the memory entry, and the fre-
quency are displayed.
3. The preset memory setting is retrieved
by pressing the button and then releas-
ing it within 2 seconds.
Automatic setting
With the method, all manually set sta-
tions in the band currently selected for
reception are replaced with stations in the
same band that are automatically selected
in order of signal strength. The radio auto-
matically selects 12 stations in the UKW
band and 6 stations each in the MW and
LW band.
Follow the steps described below.
1. With the radio mode selected, hold down
the U/M/L button (3) until a beep is emit-
ted. The 6 stations with the best signal
strength will automatically be assigned
to the Memory select buttons (8), with
the lowest-frequency station being
assigned to the lowest-number button.
2. When you subsequently press a
Memory select button to select a chan-
nel number, the radio will begin receiv-
ing the station assigned to that number.
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PTY (Program type)
RDS broadcasts are classified according to
program type (PTY) as follows. Use the
TUNE/SEEK button (5 or 6) to select your
desired PTY.
1. NEWS
2. AFFAIRS (Current affairs)
3. INFO (Information)
4. SPORT
5. EDUCATE (Education)
6. DRAMA
7. CULTURE
8. SCIENCE
9. VARIED
10. POP M (Pop music)
11. ROCK M (Rock music)
12. EASY M (Easy music)
13. LIGHT M (Light classics)
14. CLASSICS
15. OTHER M (Other music)
16. WEATHER (Weather information)
17. FINANCE
18. CHILDREN
19. SOCIAL
20. RELIGION
21. PHONE IN
22. TRAVEL
23. LEISURE
24. JAZZ
25. COUNTRY
26. NATION M (National music)
27. OLDIES
28. FOLK M (Folk music)
29. DOCUMENT
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To search for a broadcast of desired pro-
gram type:
1. Press the PTY button (3).
2. Press the TUNE/SEEK button (5 or 6)
for less than 1 second at a time to select
your desired PTY.
3. 2 seconds after a desired PTY has been
selected, the radio will begin to search
for a broadcast of your selected PTY.
During search, the selected PTY on the
display blinks, and the radio will begin
to search for a broadcast of your
selected PTY.
4. When the radio picks up a station with
your desired PTY, the display will show
the name of the station.NOTE
(1) If the TUNE/SEEK button (5 or 6) is
pressed for more than 1 second, the
radio will try to find out another broad-
cast of the same program type as cur-
rently selected.
(2) If no station is found with your desired
PTY, the display will show“EMPTy”for
about 5 seconds, and the radio will
return to the previous station.
How to enter PTYs in the memoryAs many as 6 PTYs can be entered in the
memory.
Follow the steps described below.
1. Press either the TUNE/SEEK button (5
or 6) to tune the PTY to be entered in
the memory.
2. Press one of the memory select but-
tons (7) for about 2 seconds or longer.
The sound will be momentarily inter-
rupted while the PTY is being entered
into the memory. The number of the but-
ton corresponding to the entry into the
memory, and the PTY are displayed.
3. The preset memory setting is retrieved
by pressing the button and then releas-
ing it within about 2 seconds.
NOTE
Disconnecting the battery terminal erases
all PTYs stored in the memory.
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Emergency broadcasts
If an emergency broadcast is caught while
receiving a UKW broadcast or playing back
a cassette tape with the ignition switch in
“ACC”or“ON”position, the display will
show“ALARM”and the emergency broad-
cast will interrupt the current program. The
volume level is set separately for listen-
ing to normal audio programs and for lis-
tening to emergency broadcasts. The
volume level will therefore change auto-
matically to that set when an emergency
broadcast was last received. When the
emergency broadcast is over, the radio will
return to the previously received program
and to the corresponding volume level.
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