2003 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN brake fluid

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Indication and warning lamps
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1- CRUISE indication lamp*→Page 5-54
2- ABS warning lamp*→Page 5-46
3- Brake warning lamp
4- Oil pressure warning lamp
5- Turn-signal indication lamps / Hazard warning indication lamps
6- Active stability control operation indication lamp*/
Active traction control operation indication lamp*
→Page 5-59
7- Active stability control OFF indication lamp*
→Page 5-59
8- Engine oil level warning lamp
9- Low fuel warning lamp
10- Check engine indication lamp
11- High-beam indication lamp
12- Charge warning lamp
13- A/T (automatic transmission) fluid temperature warning lamp
(vehicles with automatic transmission)14- Low washer fluid indication lamp*
15- Diesel preheat indication lamp (diesel-powered vehicles)
16- Front fog lamp indication lamp*
17- Fuel filter warning lamp (diesel-powered vehicles)
18- Rear fog lamp indication lamp
19- Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning lamp
→Page 3-57
20- 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp→Page 5-26, 5-31
21- Rear differential lock indication lamp*→Page 5-35
22- Door-ajar warning lamp
23-
ECO indication lamp (petrol-powered vehicles)
24- Automatic transmission indication lamp
(vehicles with automatic transmission,
“N”indicator lamp is used also as A/T warning lamp)
→Page 5-19, 5-21
NOTE
To find information concerning the indication or warning lamps marked
by the symbol“→Page XX”, refer to the specified pages. For the other
indication and warning lamps, refer to the subsequent pages.
is a trademark of MITSUBISHI Motors Corporation.
Instruments and controls
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Brake warning lamp - red
(Brake warning buzzer/Vehicles with
anti-lock brake system)
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With the ignition switch“ON ”, the brake warning
lamp illuminates under the following conditions:
(1)When the parking brake lever has been engaged.
(2)When the brake fluid level in the reservoir falls to a low level.
(3)When the brake circuit is not operating cor- rectly.
Brake warning buzzer
(Vehicles with anti-lock brake system)
When there is a danger of brake performance
becoming compromised, a buzzer will sound to alert
the driver. If this buzzer should continue to sound,
park your vehicle in a safe place and contact your
nearest authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
NOTE
Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly 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 sounding after a few sec-
onds.
CAUTION
(1)In the situations listed below, brake per- formance may be compromised or the
vehicle may become unstable if brakes are
applied suddenly; consequently, avoid driv-
ing at high speeds or applying the brakes
suddenly. Furthermore, the vehicle should
be brought to a stop in a safe location and
your nearest authorized MITSUBISHI dealer
should be contacted.
•The brake warning lamp does not illumi-
nate when the parking brake is applied or
does not turn off when the parking brake
is released.
• The brake warning lamp remains illumi-
nated during driving.
• The brake warning buzzer does not turn
off. (In the case of vehicles with anti-lock
brake systems)
(2)The vehicle should be brought to a halt in the following manner when brake perfor-
mance has deteriorated.
•Depress the brake pedal harder than
usual.
• Should the brakes fail, use engine brak-
ing to reduce your speed and slowly pull
the parking brake lever to park your
vehicle.
Depress the brake pedal to operate the
stop lamp (brake lamp) to alert the
vehicles behind you.
Instruments and controls
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NOTE
(1) In certain cases immediately after the engine hasbeen started or when the brake pedal is
depressed repeatedly, a noise generated by
operation of brake devices may be heard com-
ing from the engine compartment. This type of
noise is normal and is no need for concern in
fact, it indicates that the corresponding devices
are operating normally. (This applies to vehicles
fitted with anti-lock brake system)
(2) On vehicles equipped with anti-lock brake sys-
tem, the brake system uses brake fluid pres-
surized by the pump.
Please refer to the “Brake system ”on page 5-44.Oil pressure warning lamp - red
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This lamp illuminates when the ignition switch is
turned “ON ”, and goes off after the engine has
started. If it illuminates while the engine is run-
ning, the oil pressure is too low.
If the warning lamp illuminates while the engine is
running, turn the engine off and contact your near-
est authorized MITSUBISHI dealer for inspection.
CAUTION
(1)If this lamp illuminates when the engine oil level is not low, contact your nearest autho-
rized MITSUBISHI dealer for inspection.
(2)This warning lamp does not indicate the amount of oil in the crankcase. This must
be determined by checking the oil level on
the dipstick, while the engine is switched
off.
(3)If you continue driving with low engine oil level or with this warning lamp illumi-
nated, engine seizure may occur.
NOTE
The oil pressure warning lamp should not be treated
as an indication of the engine ’s oil level. The oil level
must be checked using the dipstick.
Instruments and controls
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Charge warning lamp - red
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This lamp illuminates when the ignition switch is
turned“ON ”, and goes off after the engine has
started.
CAUTION
If it illuminates while the engine is running,
there is a problem in the charging system. In
this case, immediately park your vehicle in a
safe place and contact your nearest autho-
rized MITSUBISHI dealer.
[ Except for 2500 models ]
Abnormality in the charging system.
[ 2500 models ]
Broken alternator belt or abnormality in the
charging system. A broken alternator belt
causes poor braking efficiency. Depress the
brake pedal harder than usual to park the
vehicle in a safe place.
A/T (automatic transmission) fluid tempera-
ture warning lamp - red
(vehicles with automatic transmission)
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The A/T fluid temperature warning lamp comes on
when the A/T fluid temperature becomes abnor-
mally high. Normally the warning lamp comes on
when the engine switch is placed in the “ON ”posi-
tion, and it goes out when the engine is started.
When the lamp comes on, reduce the engine speed
and move the vehicle to a safe area.
Then, set the selector lever to “P”(PARK) posi-
tion and idle the engine until the warning lamp goes
off. When the warning lamp goes off, the vehicle can
run as before. If the warning lamp does not go off,
please have your vehicle inspected at an autho-
rized MITSUBISHI dealer.
Instruments and controls
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CAUTION
(1) Do not force the vehicle or drive
recklessly on sandy surfaces. In
comparison with normal road
surfaces, the engine and other
drive-system components are
put under excessive strain when
driving on such a surface, and
this could lead to accidents.
(2) If any of following conditions
occur while the vehicle is being
driven, immediately park your
vehicle in a safe place and fol-
low these procedures:
•The needle in the tempera-
ture gauge approaches the
overheating zone.
Refer to the“Engine
overheating”on page 8-21.
•A/T fluid temperature warning
lamp illuminates.
Refer to the“A/T fluid tempera-
ture warning lamp”on page
4-11.
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.
NOTE
(1) Avoid sudden braking, acceleration, and
turning; such operations could result in
the vehicle becoming stuck.
(2) If the vehicle becomes stuck in sandy
or muddy roads, it can often be moved
a rocking motion. Move the selector
lever rhythmically between the“D”
(DRIVE) and“R”(REVERSE) posi-
tion (with manual transmission,
between 1st and Reverse), while apply-
ing slight pressure to the accelerator
pedal.
(3) It is recommended to start the vehicle
with parking brake partially, but not
completely, applied by slightly pulling
the parking brake lever.
After the vehicle has become free, do
not forget to release the parking brake.NOTE
(4) If it is necessary to drive in extremely
muddy conditions, the use of tyre
chains is recommended. Because the
extent of muddy conditions is difficult to
judge and the vehicle could become
bogged down very deeply, operation
should be at a low speed. If possible,
get out of the vehicle and check the
conditions ahead before proceeding.
(5) Driving over roads in coastal areas or
roads on which anti-skid preparations
have been spread can cause rust on
the vehicle; wash the vehicle thor-
oughly as soon as possible after such
use.
Climbing sharp gradesSet the transfer shift lever to“4L”(part time
4WD) or“4LLc”(super select 4WD II) to
maximize the engine torque.
WARNING
(1) Go straight up. Do not try to
traverse across a steep slope.
(2) If you begin to lose traction, ease
off the accelerator pedal and
gently turn the steering wheel
alternatively left and right to
regain adequate traction again.
Starting and driving
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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.
Starting and driving
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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
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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.
Vehicle care
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RearIf your vehicle is to be towed, pay care-
ful attention to the following points:
(1) For vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission, check the automatic transmis-
sion fluid level. (Refer to“Automatic
transmission fluid”on page 9-4)
If the fluid level is low, transport the
vehicle with all wheels off the ground.
CAUTION
If the vehicle is out of automatic
transmission fluid, the transmis-
sion could be damaged.
(2) Move the gear shift lever (manual
transmission) or the selector lever
(automatic transmission) to the
“Neutral”or“N”(NEUTRAL).(3) Move the transfer shift lever to“2H”
position.
CAUTION
If the vehicle is towed with the trans-
fer shift lever in“4H”or“4L”posi-
tion (part time 4WD models)“4H”,
“4HLc”or“4LLc”position (super
select 4WD II models) the drive
mechanism may be dameged.
(4) Be sure the towing speed is within the
legal limit. In addition, if the vehicle is
equipped with an automatic transmis-
sion, make sure that the towing speed
and distance given below are never
exceeded.
Towing speed: 50 km/h (31 mph)
Towing distance: 50 km (31 miles)
(5) If the transmission is malfunctioning or
damaged, or if the vehicle is equipped
with an automatic transmission and
must be towed farther than 50km (31
miles), tow the vehicle by a tow truck.
(6) Turn the ignition switch to the“ACC”or
“ON”position to unlock the steering
wheel.
CAUTION
(1) As the engine is not running, the
brake booster and power steer-
ing pump do not operate. This
means higher brake depres-
sion force and higher steering
effort are required. Therefore,
vehicle operation is more diffi-
cult than usual.
(2) Do not leave the key in the
“LOCK”position. If the key is
removed while driving, the steer-
ing will be locked causing loss
of control.
For emergencies
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