2003 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN check oil

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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
4-6Div:
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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
4-8Div:
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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.
Starting and driving
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Crossing a stream4-wheel drive vehicles are not necessar-
ily waterproof. If the electrical circuits
become wet, further operation of the
vehicle will be impossible; therefore, avoid
crossing streams unless absolutely nec-
essary. If crossing a stream is unavoid-
able, use the following procedure:
(1) Check depths of the stream and geo-
graphical features before attempting to
cross a stream and ford the stream
where the water is as shallow as prac-
ticable.
(2) Cross at a place where the water is less
than 6 cm deep.
(3) Set the transfer shift lever to“4L”(part
time 4WD) or“4LLc”(super select 4WD
II).
(4) Drive slowly at a speed of approxi-
mately 5 km/h (3 mph) to avoid splash-
ing too much water.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to cross a stream at
a place where the water is more than
60 cm deep.
Frequent crossing of streams can
adversely affect the life span of the
vehicle; consult an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer and take the nec-
essary measures to prepare, inspect,
and repair the vehicle.
After crossing a stream, apply the brakes
to be sure they are functioning properly. If
the brakes are wet and not functioning
properly, dry them out by driving slowly
while lightly depressing the brake pedal.
Inspect each part of the vehicle carefully.
Inspection and maintenance follow-
ing rough road operationAfter operating the vehicle in rough road
conditions, be sure to perform the follow-
ing inspection and maintenance proce-
dures :
(1) Check that the vehicle has not been
damaged by rocks, gravel, etc.
(2) Carefully wash the vehicle with water.
Drive the vehicle slowly while lightly
depressing the brake pedal in order to
dry out the brakes. If the brakes still do
not function properly, contact an autho-
rized MITSUBISHI dealer as soon as
possible to have the brakes checked.
(3) Remove insects, dried grass, etc. clog-
ging the radiator core.
(4) If a stream has been crossed, check
the engine, transmission, and differen-
tial oil. If the oil or grease is milky or
cloudy because of water contamina-
tion, it must be replaced with new oil.
(5) Check the inside of the vehicle. If
ingress of water is found, dry the car-
pet etc.
(6) Inspect the headlamps. If the head-
lamp bulb is flooded with water, have
the bulb drained off at an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.
(7) Have an authorized MITSUBISHI
dealer replace grease in the wheel
bearings.
Starting and driving
5-41
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To change the order of tracks
played back (For CD player)Press the RDM button (11), and the RDM
indicator (16) will light and will be ran-
domly selected, tracks for playback. To
release, press the button again.To change the order of discs
played back (For CD autochanger)Press the RDM button (11), and the RDM
indicator (16) will light and tracks for play-
back will be selected randomly from all
discs loaded into the changer.
To release, press the button again.How to use the SCAN buttonUse the SCAN button (9) to search for a
particular track, etc. When this button is
pressed, the first 10 seconds of each track
on the disc will be played.
The disc will advance at fast-forward speed
between each 10-second play. When a
track you want to listen to is played in this
way, press the SCAN button again, that
track will then be played from its begin-
ning. After completion of this scanning of
tracks, the disc will begin ordinary play.
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CD (Compact-Disc) player*
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The CD player can be used when the igni-
tion switch is in either the“ON”or“ACC”
position.
NOTE
(1) The CD player can be used when the
PWR (on-off) switch, which is on the
radio is off.
(2) To listen to the CD player while the
engine is stopped, turn the ignition
switch to the“ACC”position.
(3) When a disc is inserted, the CD player
will automatically begin playing and the
radio or tape player will be switched off.(4) Use the radio controls to adjust the vol-
ume, tone and left/right sound bal-
ance.
(5) When a cellular phone is used inside
the vehicle, noise may be produced
from the audio equipment. This does
not mean that something is wrong with
the audio equipment. In such a case,
use the cellular phone at a place as far
as possible from the audio equip-
ment.
(6) Do not oil any part of the player and do
not insert any object other than com-
pact discs into the slot, or the CD
player may be damaged.
(7) In case of misuse (entry of a foreign
object or water, generation of smoke or
odor, etc.), immediately stop the opera-
tion and have the audio system
checked at an authorized MITSUB-
ISHI dealer. Never try to repair it by
yourself. Avoid continuous usage with-
out inspection by a qualified person.
1- Eject button
2- Disc-loading slot
For pleasant driving
6-30Div:
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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
7-6Div:
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Type 2On the aluminium wheel type vehicle (Type
2), temporarily tighten the wheel nuts by
hand until the flanges of the wheel nuts
come into contact with the wheel.
NOTE
(1) Flange nuts (Type 2) can be tempo-
rarily used on the steel wheel, but
return to the original wheel and tyre as
soon as possible.
(2) If all four wheels on vehicles with flange
nuts (Type 2) are changed to steel
wheels, use tapered nuts (Type 1).
CAUTION
Never apply oil to either wheel bolts
or nuts, as it will cause them to over-
tighten.
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9. Lower the vehicle slowly and then
tighten the nuts crisscross in two or
three steps until each nut has been
tightened securely.
Tightening torque:
98 to 118 Nm
(Achieved by applying a force of 370 to
430 N at the end of the wheel nut
wrench supplied with the vehicle)
CAUTION
Never use extra force by your foot to
the wheel nut wrench or by using a
pipe extension as you can over-
tighten the nut.
10. Lower and remove the jack and stow
the jack, jack handle, wheel nut wrench
and flat tyre wheel. Have the flat tyre
repaired as soon as possible.
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11. Check tyre inflation pressure. The infla-
tion pressure specification is shown on
the label. Refer to the illustration.
For emergencies
8-16Div:
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WARNING
(1) Remember that under the bon-
net, there can be boiling water
gushing out, or the support bar
could be burning hot. If the bon-
net is opened suddenly, you
could get burnt.
(2) Be careful of hot steam, which
could be blowing off the reserve
tank cap.
(3) Do not attempt to remove the
radiator cap while the engine is
hot.
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3. After the engine coolant temperature has
dropped to the normal temperature, stop
the engine.
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4. Check the coolant level in the reserve
tank. If there is none, make sure that the
engine has cooled down before remov-
ing the radiator cap, because hot steam
or boiling water otherwise will gush from
the filler port and may scald you.
5. Add coolant to the radiator and/or
reserve tank if necessary (refer to the
“Maintenance”section).
CAUTION
Adding cold water rapidly when the
engine is hot could cause the cylin-
der head and/or block to crack, add
the water a little at a time while run-
ning the engine.
For emergencies
8-22Div:
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