2003 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN Owner's Manual (in English)

Chrome parts
EK06A-Aa
In order to prevent spots and corrosion of
chrome parts, wash with water, dry thor-
oughly, and apply a special protective coat-
ing. This should be done more frequently
in winter.Aluminium wheels*
EK35A-Af
A protective coating is provided over the
aluminium type wheels.
Clean aluminium wheels with a cleaner
designed for use on aluminium and apply
an appropriate protection agent.
NOTE
(1) When cleaning aluminium type wheels,
do not use abrasive cleaners. Wheels
exposed to sea water or road chemi-
cals should be cleaned as soon as
possible.
(2) Brushes may damage the aluminium
wheel surface. Always use a sponge,
chamois leather, etc.
(3) Do not apply hot water directly from the
steam cleaner or similar to the wheel
surface.
Window glass
EK10A-E
Window glass can normally be cleaned
using only a sponge and water.
Glass cleaner can be used to remove oil,
grease, dead insects, etc. After washing the
glass, wipe dry with a clean, dry, soft cloth.
Never use the same cloth to wipe the win-
dow glass as would be used to wipe the
paintwork; wax from the painted surfaces
could adhere to the glass and reduce its
transparency and visibility.
NOTE
To clean the inside of the backdoor win-
dow, always use a soft cloth and wipe the
window glass along the demister heater
element so as not to cause damage.Wiper blades
EK11A-Aa
Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to
remove grease, dead insects, etc., from the
wiper blades. Replace the wiper blades
when they no longer wipe properly (Refer
to page 9-19).
Cleaning the sunroof*
EK30A-Ab
Clean the inside of the sunroof with a soft
cloth. Hard deposits should be wiped away
with a cloth dipped in warm, neutral deter-
gent solution. Wipe away the solution with
a sponge dipped in fresh water.
NOTE
The surface treatment on the inside of the
glass may be removed if a hard cloth or
organic solvent (benzine, thinner, etc.) is
used.
Vehicle care
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Chassis and underbody protection
EK12A-Jc
Your vehicle’s underbody has been treated
at the factory in order to protect it from rust
and corrosion. Some areas have been
injected with anti-corrosion agents and wax.
The effectiveness of these measures, how-
ever, will be reduced by flying stones, road
chemicals, etc., as the vehicle is driven.
You should take your vehicle to your autho-
rized MITSUBISHI dealer every 12 months
to have the body sheet metal inspected for
condition, and it is recommended to have
the underbody checked regularly (autumn
and spring) and have additional protec-
tion treatment carried out as required.
As not all of the commercially available
materials are suitable for use on your
vehicle, it is recommended that you have
this work carried out by an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.
When washing the vehicle, especially in
winter, spray the underbody with water to
remove dirt and dust which might contain
salts, road chemicals, etc.
Engine compartment
EK13A-Aa
Clean the engine compartment at the
beginning and end of winter. Pay particu-
lar attention to flanges, crevices and periph-
eral parts where dust containing road
chemicals and other corrosive materials
might collect.
If salt and other chemicals are used on the
roads in your area, clean the engine com-
partment at least once every three months.
Vehicle care
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For emergencies
If the vehicle breaks down .................................... 8- 2
Operation under adverse driving
conditions .......................................................... 8- 2
Tools and jack ....................................................... 8- 3
Jack and jack handle ............................................ 8- 5
Jacking up the vehicle .......................................... 8- 8
Spare wheel ........................................................... 8-11
If a tyre is punctured ............................................. 8-13
Towing .................................................................... 8-17
Engine overheating................................................ 8-21
Bleeding the fuel system
(diesel-powered vehicles only) ........................ 8-23
Removal of water from the fuel filter
(diesel- powered vehicles only) ....................... 8-24
Emergency starting .............................................. 8-25
What to do if the engine speed becomes
unstable after the battery is replaced ............. 8-28
Fuses ...................................................................... 8-28
Changing a fuse ..................................................... 8-33
Replacement of lamp bulbs .................................. 8-34
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If the vehicle breaks down
EN40B-Bc
If the vehicle breaks down on the road,
move it to the shoulder and use the haz-
ard warning flashers.If the engine stops/failsVehicle operation and control are affected
if the engine stops. Before moving the
vehicle to a safe area be aware of the
following:
1. The brake booster becomes inopera-
tive and the pedal effort will increase.
Press down the brake pedal harder than
usual.
2. Since the power steering pump is no
longer operative, the steering wheel
feels heavy when turning it. Turn the
wheel with more effort than usual.
Operation under adverse driv-
ing conditions
EI43AAKa
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, mud
or snowIf the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand,
or mud, it can often be moved with a rock-
ing motion. Move the selector lever alter-
nately between the Sports-mode and “R”
(REVERSE) position (with manual trans-
mission, between 1st and Reverse), while
applying slight pressure to the accelera-
tor pedal.
Avoid racing the engine or spinning the
wheels. Prolonged efforts to free a stuck
vehicle may result in overheating and trans-
mission failure. Allow the engine to idle for
a few minutes to let the transmission cool
between rocking attempts.
If the vehicle remains stuck after several
rocking attempts, seek other assistance.
WARNING
When attempting to rock your vehicle
out of a stuck position, be sure that
the area around the vehicle is clear of
people and physical objects. The
rocking motion may cause the
vehicle to suddenly launch forward
or backward, causing injury or dam-
age to nearby people or objects.
For emergencies
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On a flooded road(1) Avoid flooded roads. Water could enter
the brake discs, resulting in tempo-
rarily ineffective brakes. In such cases,
lightly depress the brake pedal to see
if the brakes operate properly. If they do
not, lightly depress the pedal several
times while driving in order to dry the
brake pads.
(2) When driving in rain or on a road with
many puddles a layer of water may
form between the tyres and the road
surface.
This reduces a tyre’s frictional resis-
tance on the road, resulting in loss of
steering stability and braking capabil-
ity.
To cope with this, observe the follow-
ing items:
(a)Drive your vehicle at a slow speed.
(b)Do not drive on worn tyres. Always
maintain the specified tyre inflation
pressures.
On a snow-covered or frozen road(1) When driving on a snow-covered or fro-
zen road, it is recommended that you
use snow tyres or tyre chains.
Refer to the“Snow tyres”and“Tyre
chains”sections.
(2) Avoid high-speed operation, sudden
acceleration, abrupt brake applica-
tion and sharp cornering.
(3) Depressing the brake pedal during
travel on such a road may cause tyre
slippage and skidding. When traction
between the tyres and the road is
reduced the wheels may skid and the
vehicle cannot readily be brought to a
stop by conventional braking tech-
niques. Braking will differ, depending
upon whether you have anti-lock
brakes (ABS). If you do have ABS,
brake by pressing the brake pedal
hard, and keeping it pressed. If you do
not have ABS, pump the brake pedal
with short rapid jabs, each time fully
applying and fully releasing for great-
est effect.
(4) Allow extra distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you,
and avoid sudden braking.
Tools and jack
EN01BOI
The storage location of the tools and jack
should be remembered in case of an emer-
gency.
For emergencies
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N01A138B
Location3-door models
A- Tools
B- Jack handle
C- Jack5-door models
D- Jack
E- Jack handle
F- Tools
N21B134A
Tools
EN21BOH
1- Tool bag
2- Pliers
3- Wheel nut wrench
4- Wrench (large)
5- Wrench (small)
6- Screwdriver
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N21C135A
Jack and jack handle
EN21DOI
3-door models
Jack, jack handle and tools are in the stor-
age compartment at the rear of the vehicle,
on the right side.
1. Loose the knob (A), and remove the lid
(B).
N21C123A
2. Remove the securing bolt (C), and then
take out the jack.
N21C124A
3. Remove the jack handle from the holder
(D) and take out the handle.
4. Take out the tools.
CAUTION
When removing the items in the stor-
age compartment, be careful not to
injure your hands or fingers.
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N21C115A
5-door models
Jack, jack handle and tools are located in
the luggage floor box.
1. When the third seat is folded into the
luggage floor box, raise the seat for-
ward and return it to the original posi-
tion.
Refer to“Storage of the third seat”on
page 3-19.
2. Remove the lid.
N21C200A
3. Remove the securing band (A) and take
out the tools.
N21C201A
4. Remove the jack handle from the holder
(B), and take out the handle.
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