2003 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN Owner's Manual (in English)

Rear shelf (3-door models)*
EG47B-H
The rear shelf divides the passenger com-
partment and luggage area.
NOTE
Do not place luggage or other items on the
rear shelf.
Remove the rear shelf when loading large
items of luggage.
G47B007E
To remove1. Pull the 4 clips (A) on the front of the
rear shelf to separate them from the
attachment points on the rear seat.
NOTE
Be sure to hold the clips (A) when remov-
ing the clips.
G47B008E
2. Raise the rear shelf, then pull it upward
to remove it from the groove (B) on
each side of the luggage area.To refitRefit the rear shelf by performing the
removal steps in reverse.
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Vehicle care
Cleaning the inside of your vehicle ........... 7- 2
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle .......... 7- 4
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EK21A-Ad
In order to maintain the value of your
vehicle, it is necessary to perform regular
maintenance using the proper proce-
dures. Always maintain your vehicle in
compliance with any environmental pollu-
tion control regulations. Carefully select the
materials used for washing, etc., to be sure
that they do not contain corrosives; if in
doubt, contact your authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer for assistance in the
selection of these materials.
CAUTION
Cleaning products can be danger-
ous. Some are poisonous. Others
can burst into flame if you strike a
match or drop them on a hot part of
the vehicle. Some are dangerous if
you breathe their fumes in a closed
space. When you use anything in a
container to clean your vehicle,
always follow the instructions and
always open your vehicle doors or
windows when you’re cleaning the
inside. Never use the following to
clean your vehicle:
•Gasoline•Paint Thinner
•Benzine•Turpentine
•Naphtha•Lacquer Thinner
•Carbon Tetrachloride
•Nail Polish Remover
•Acetone
These are all dangerous, and can
damage your vehicle.
Cleaning the inside of your
vehicle
EK23A-Ad
After cleaning the inside of your vehicle with
water, cleaner or similar, wipe and dry in a
shady, well-ventilated area.
NOTE
Always read the instructions on the cleaner
label.Plastic, vinyl leather, fabric and
flocked parts
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1. Gently wipe off with gauze or other soft
cloth soaked with a 3% aqueous solu-
tion of neutral detergent.
2. Dip cloth in fresh water and wring out
well. Using this cloth, wipe off the deter-
gent thoroughly.
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Genuine leather*
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1. Lightly wipe off with gauze or other soft
cloth soaked with a 5% aqueous solu-
tion of neutral detergent for wool.
2. Dip cloth in fresh water and wring it out
well. Using this cloth, wipe off the deter-
gent thoroughly.
3. Apply leather protecting agent to the
genuine leather surface.
NOTE
(1) If genuine leather is wet with water or
is washed in water, wipe off the water
as quickly as possible with a dry, soft
cloth.
(2) Slight stains on genuine leather may be
removed with a leather cleaner as well.
(3) The genuine leather surface may be
damaged if a nylon brush or syn-
thetic fibre is rubbed hard against it.
(4) Organic solvents such as benzine, alco-
hol and gasoline, acid or alkaline sol-
vents may discolour the genuine
leather surface. Be sure to use neu-
tral detergents.
(5) Dirty genuine leather seat may mil-
dew. Be very careful about oil stains
and remove them quickly.
(6) The genuine leather surface may
harden and shrink if it is exposed to
direct rays of the sun for long hours.
When your vehicle is parked, place it in
the shade as much as possible.(7) When the temperature of the vehicle
interior rises in summer, vinyl prod-
ucts left on the genuine leather seat
may deteriorate and stick to the seat.
Upholstery
EK25A-Aa
1. To maintain the value of your new
vehicle, handle the upholstery care-
fully and keep the interior clean.
Use a vacuum cleaner and brush to
clean the seats. If stained, vinyl and syn-
thetic leather should be cleaned with an
appropriate cleaner, and cloth fabrics
can be cleaned with either upholstery
cleaner or a 3% solution of neutral
detergent in lukewarm water.
2. Clean the carpeting with a vacuum
cleaner and remove any stains with car-
pet cleaner. Oil and grease can be
removed by lightly dabbing with a clean
colourfast cloth and stain remover.
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Cleaning the outside of your
vehicle
EK28A-Ah
If the following is left on your vehicle, it may
cause corrosion, discolouration and stains,
wash the vehicle as soon as possible.
•Seawater, anti-freeze for road use.
•Soot and dust, iron powder from facto-
ries, chemical substance (acids, alkalis,
coal-tar, etc.).
•Droppings from birds, carcasses of
insects, tree sap, etc.
Washing
EK22ABZa
Chemicals contained in the dirt and dust
picked up from the road surface can dam-
age the paint coat and body of your vehicle
if left in prolonged contact.
Frequent washing and waxing is the best
way to protect your vehicle from this dam-
age. This will also be effective in protect-
ing it from environmental elements such as
rain, snow, salt air, etc.
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sun-
light. Park the vehicle in the shade and
spray it with water to remove dust. Next,
using an ample amount of clean water and
a car washing brush or sponge, wash the
vehicle from top to bottom.
Use a mild car washing soap if neces-
sary. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a
soft cloth. After washing the vehicle, care-
fully clean the joints and flanges of the
doors, bonnet, etc., where dirt is likely to
remain.
CAUTION
(1) When washing the under side of
your vehicle or wheel, wear a
pair of rubber gloves.
CAUTION
(2) Refrain from using a car wash as
its brushes may scratch the
paint surface, causing it to lose
its gloss.
Scratches will be especially vis-
ible on darker coloured vehicles.
(3) Never spray or splash water on
the electrical components in the
engine compartment, as this
may adversely affect engine
starting.
Exercise caution also when
washing the underbody; be care-
ful not to spray water into the
engine compartment.
(4) Some types of hot water wash-
ing equipment apply high pres-
sure and heat to the vehicle.
They may cause heat distor-
tion and damage to the vehicle
resin parts and may result in
flooding of the vehicle interior.
Therefore, observe the following.
•Maintain a good distance of
approx. 40 cm or more between
the vehicle body and the wash-
ing nozzle.
•When washing around the door
glass, hold the nozzle at a dis-
tance of more than 50 cm and at
right angles to the glass surface.
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CAUTION
(5) Using an automatic car wash,
pay attention to the following
items, referring to the opera-
tion manual or consulting a car
wash operator. If the follow-
ings are not followed, it could
result in damage to your vehicle.
•The outside mirrors are
retracted.
•The rear wiper arm assembly is
taped or removed.
•If your vehicle is equipped with
a rear deflector or roof rails,
consult a car wash operator
before using the car wash.During cold weather
The salt and other chemicals spread on the
roads in some areas in winter can have a
harmful effect on the vehicle body. You
should therefore wash the vehicle as often
as possible in accordance with our
care-instructions. It is recommended to
have a preservative applied and the under-
floor protection checked at an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer before and after the
cold weather season.
After washing your vehicle, wipe off all
waterdrops from the rubber parts around
the doors to prevent the doors from freez-
ing.
NOTE
To prevent freezing of the weatherstrip-
ping on the doors, bonnet, etc., they should
be treated with silicone spray.
Waxing
EK33A-N
Waxing the vehicle will help prevent the
adherence of dust and road chemicals to
the paintwork. Apply a wax solution after
washing the vehicle, or at least once every
three months to assist displacing of water.
Do not wax your vehicle in direct sun-
light. You should wax after the surfaces
have cooled.
CAUTION
(1) Waxes containing high abra-
sive compounds should not be
used. Such waxes remove rust
and stain effectively from the
paintwork but they are harmful
to the lustre of the painted sur-
face.
Further, they are harmful to
glossy surfaces such as grille,
garnish, mouldings, etc.
(2) Do not use petrol or paint thin-
ners to remove road tar or other
contamination to the painted
surface.
(3) Do not apply wax on the areas
having black mat coating as it
can cause uneven discoloura-
tion, patches, blurs, etc. If
stained with wax, immediately
wipe off with a piece of soft cloth
and warm water.
(4) On vehicles with the sunroof, be
careful when waxing the area
around the sunroof opening, not
to put any wax on the weather-
strip (black rubber). If stained
with wax, the weatherstrip can-
not maintain a weatherproof seal
with the sunroof.
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Polishing
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The vehicle should only be polished if the
paintwork has become stained or lost its
lustre. Matt-finish parts and plastic bumpers
must not be polished, polishing these parts
will stain them or damage their finish.Damaged paint
EK08A-Ac
Small cracks and scratches in the paint
coat should be touched up as soon as pos-
sible with MITSUBISHI touch-up paint to
prevent corrosion.
Check body areas facing the road or the
tyres carefully for damage to the paint coat
caused by flying stones, etc. The paint
code number for your vehicle can be found
on the vehicle information code plate in the
engine compartment.
Servicing of plastic parts
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Use a sponge or chamois leather.
If car wax adheres to the grey or black
rough surface, moulding or lamps, the sur-
face becomes white. If this happens, wipe
it off using lukewarm water and soft cloth
or chamois leather.
CAUTION
(1) Do not use a scrubbing brush or
other hard tools as they may
damage the plastic part sur-
face.
(2) Do not use wax containing com-
pound (polishing powder) which
may damage the plastic part sur-
face.
(3) Do not bring the plastic parts
into contact with brake fluids,
engine oils, greases, paint thin-
ners and sulphuric acid (battery
electrolyte) which may stain,
crack or discolour the plastic
parts.
If they touch the plastic part,
wipe them off with soft cloth,
chamois or the like and an aque-
ous solution of neutral deter-
gent, then immediately rinse the
affected parts with water.
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