2003 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN brake pads

Operation of the automatic trans-
mission INVECS II Sport Mode 5A/T
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CAUTION
(1) Before selecting a gear with the
engine running and the vehicle
stationary, fully depress the
brake pedal to prevent the
vehicle from creeping.
The vehicle will begin to move
as soon as the gear is engaged,
especially when the engine
speed is high, at fast idle or with
the air conditioning operating,
the brakes should only be
released when you are ready to
drive away.
(2) Depress the brake pedal with the
right foot at all times.
Using the left foot could cause
driver movement delay in case
of an emergency.
(3) To prevent sudden accelera-
tion, never race the engine when
shifting from the“P”(PARK) or
“N”(NEUTRAL).
CAUTION
(4) Operating the accelerator pedal
while the other foot is resting on
the brake pedal will affect brak-
ing efficiency and may cause
premature wear of brake pads.
Do not race the engine with
brake pedal pressed.
This can damage the transmis-
sion.Passing acceleration
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To gain extra acceleration in“D”(DRIVE)
position (when passing another vehicle)
push the accelerator to the floor. The auto-
matic transmission will automatically down-
shift.
NOTE
In sports mode, downshifts do not take
place when the accelerator is depressed all
the way to the floor.
Uphill/downhill driving
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DRIVING UPHILL
The transmission may not upshift to a
higher gear if the computer determines the
current speed cannot be maintained once
a higher gear is engaged.
For smoother vehicle performance, if you
release the throttle while climbing a steep
grade, the transmission may not upshift.
This is normal, as the computer is tempo-
rarily preventing shifting. After reaching the
top of the hill, normal gear shift function will
resume.
DRIVING DOWNHILL
When travelling down steep grades, the
computer may automatically select a lower
gear. This function assists engine brak-
ing efforts, reducing the need for using the
brakes.
Starting and driving
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Brake pads(1) With new brake pads, avoid where pos-
sible sudden full application of the
brakes for the first 200 km (125 miles)
of driving.
(2) The disc brakes are provided with a
warning device which emits a shriek-
ing metallic sound while braking if the
brake pads have reached their limit.
If you hear this sound, have the brake
pads replaced by your MITSUBISHI
dealer.
CAUTION
(1) Do not leave any objects or place
a thick floor mat around the
brake pedal; doing so could pre-
vent the full pedal stroke that
would be necessary in an emer-
gency. Make sure that the pedal
can be operated freely at all
times.
(2) Avoid driving habits that cause
heavy braking and never“ride”
the brakes by resting your foot
on the brake pedal while driv-
ing.
It causes brake overheating and
fade.
Anti - lock brake system (ABS)*
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Environmental conditions can have an
effect on braking. During sudden braking
when there is snow, ice, oil, water etc. on
the road surface, a skid may occur. In this
situation, steering control and braking effec-
tiveness are reduced and the stopping dis-
tance is increased. The vehicle may also
go into an uncontrolled spin.
The ABS helps prevent the wheels from
locking during braking, thus maintaining
directional stability, ensuring controlabil-
ity and providing optimum braking force.Driving hints(1) With ABS fitted, steering during sud-
den braking (when the ABS functions)
differs slightly from when the brakes
are not being applied.
Steer the vehicle carefully in these con-
ditions.(2) Always maintain the same distance
from the vehicle in front of you as you
would for a vehicle not equipped with
ABS.
Compared with vehicles not fitted with
ABS, your vehicle may require a longer
stopping distance in the following
cases:
•Driving on gravel or snow-covered
roads.
•Driving with tyre chains installed.
•Driving on roads where the road sur-
face is pitted or has other differ-
ences in surface height.
•Driving on bumpy roads or other poor
driving surfaces.
(3) 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.
(4) Operation of ABS is not restricted to
situations where brakes are applied
suddenly. This system may also oper-
ate to prevent wheel lock when you are
driving over manholes, steel road-work
plates, or the vehicle is driven over
steps or level differences in the road,
road markings, or other surfaces which
are difficult for the wheels to grip.
Starting and driving
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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
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The storage location of the tools and jack
should be remembered in case of an emer-
gency.
For emergencies
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Type 1Brake fluid
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Type 1
(Except for vehicles with ABS )Check the brake fluid level in the reser-
voir.
The brake fluid level must be between the
“MAX”and“MIN”marks on the reservoir.
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Type 2Type 2
(Vehicles with ABS )Check the brake fluid level in the reser-
voir.
The brake fluid level must be between the
“MAX”and“MIN”marks on the reservoir.
If the level is below the“MIN”mark, check
according to the following procedure:
1. Turn the ignition key to the“LOCK”or
“ACC”position.
2. Repeatedly depress the brake pedal
until significant resistance is felt
(normally after about 40 times).
3. Check the brake fluid level in the res-
ervoir.
The brake fluid level must be between
the“MAX”and“MIN”marks on the res-
ervoir.The fluid level falls slightly with wear of the
brake pads, but this does not indicate any
abnormality.
If the brake fluid level falls markedly in a
short length of time, it indicates leaks from
the brake system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle checked by
an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
Use brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or
DOT 4. The brake fluid is hygroscopic. Too
much moisture in the brake fluid will
adversely affect the brake system, reduc-
ing the brake performance.
In addition, the brake fluid reservoir is
equipped with a special cap to prevent the
entrance of air, and this cap should not be
removed.
The brake fluid level is monitored by a float.
When the brake fluid level falls below the
“MIN”mark, the brake fluid warning lamp
lights up.
Maintenance
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