2003 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN towing

Check engine indication lamp - amber
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This lamp is a part of an onboard diagnostic sys-
tem which monitors the emissions and engine.
If a problem is detected in one of these systems, this
lamp flashes or illuminates. Although your vehicle
will usually be drivable and not need towing, have
the system checked as soon as possible at an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
This lamp will also illuminate for a few seconds when
the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position. If it
does not go off after a few seconds, take the vehicle
to an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
CAUTION
(1) Prolonged driving with this lamp on maycause further damage to the emission con-
trol system. It could also affect fuel
economy and drivability.
(2) If the lamp does not illuminate when the ignition key is turned to the “ON ”posi-
tion, have the system checked at an autho-
rized MITSUBISHI dealer.
CAUTION
(3) If the lamp illuminates or flashes while the engine is running, avoid driving at high
speeds and have the system checked at an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
During vehicle operation with the lamp illu-
minated or flashing, the vehicle may not
accelerate when you depress the accel-
erator pedal. When the vehicle is station-
ary with the lamp illuminated or flashing,
you must depress the brake pedal more
firmly than usual since the engine idling
speed is higher than usual and the vehicle
with an automatic transmission has a
stronger tendency to creep forward.
NOTE
The engine electronic control module accommo-
dating the onboard diagnostic system has various
fault data (especially about the exhaust emission)
stored.
This data will be erased if a battery cable is discon-
nected, which will make a rapid diagnosis difficult.
Do not disconnect a battery cable when the check
engine indication lamp is ON.High-beam indication lamp - blue
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This indication lamp illuminates when the high beam
is used.
Instruments and controls
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Starting and driving
Running-in recommendations ......................................... 5- 2
Fuel selection .................................................................... 5- 3
Filling the fuel tank ........................................................... 5- 4
Catalytic converter ............................................................ 5- 6
Economical driving ........................................................... 5- 7
Trailer towing ..................................................................... 5- 8
Ignition switch ................................................................... 5-11
Starting .............................................................................. 5-12
Manual transmission ........................................................ 5-15
Automatic transmission INVECS—II Sport
Mode 5A/T
(Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle
Electronic Control System II) ...................................... 5-17
Part time 4WD.................................................................... 5-24
Super select 4WD II (SS4 II) ............................................. 5-28
Rear differential lock ........................................................ 5-34
Correct 4-wheel drive operation ...................................... 5-38
Cautions on handling of 4WD vehicles .......................... 5-42
Parking brake .................................................................... 5-42
Parking .............................................................................. 5-43
Braking ............................................................................... 5-44
Anti - lock brake system (ABS) ....................................... 5-45
Limited-slip differential..................................................... 5-48
Steering wheel height adjustment................................... 5-49
Power steering system ..................................................... 5-49
Inside rear-view mirror ..................................................... 5-50
Outside rear-view mirror .................................................. 5-50
Manual outside rear-view mirrors ................................... 5-51
Electric remote-controlled outside
rear-view mirrors .......................................................... 5-51
Auto-speed (cruise) control ............................................. 5-53
MITSUBISHI active stability &
traction control system (M-ASTC) ............................... 5-57
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Running-in recommendations
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During the running-in period for the first
1, 000 km (620 miles), it is advisable to
drive your new vehicle using the follow-
ing precautions as a guideline to aid long
life as well as future economy and perfor-
mance.
(1) Do not race the engine at high speeds.
(2) Avoid rapid starting, accelerating, brak-
ing and prolonged high-speed run-
ning.
(3) Keep to the running-in speed limit
shown below.
Please note that the legal speed lim-
its displayed must be adhered to.
(4) Do not exceed loading limits.
(5) Refrain from towing a trailer.Vehicle with manual transmission
km/h (mph)
Drive range2500 models 3200 models 3500 models
2H, 4H 4L
2H, 4H, 4HLc 4LLc 2H, 4H, 4HLc 4LLc
2H, 4H, 4HLc 4LLc
1st 20 (12) 10 (6) 25 (16) 10 (6) 30 (19) 15 (9)
2nd 40 (25) 20 (12) 40 (25) 20 (12) 60 (37) 30 (19)
3rd 65 (40) 30 (19) 70 (43) 35 (22) 95 (59) 50 (31)
4th 90 (50) 45 (28) 95 (59) 50 (31) 135 (84) 70 (41)
5th 105 (65) 55 (34) 130 (81) 65 (40) 165 (103) 85 (53)Vehicle with automatic transmission
km/h (mph)Drive range3200 models 3500 models
2H, 4H, 4HLc 4LLc 2H, 4H, 4HLc 4LLc
1st 25 (16) 15 (9) 30 (19) 15 (9)
2nd 40 (25) 25 (16) 65 (40) 35 (22)
3rd 70 (43) 35 (22) 100 (62) 50 (31)
4th 100 (62) 55 (34) 135 (84) 70 (43)
5th 140 (87) 70 (43) 180 (112) -NOTE
For petrol-powered vehicles with automatic transmission, when the transfer shift lever is
set to “4LLc”, the transmission will not shift into the overdrive gear.
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(7)Load
Do not drive with unnecessary articles
in the luggage compartment. Espe-
cially during city driving where fre-
quent starting and stopping is
necessary, the increased weight of the
vehicle will greatly affect fuel consump-
tion. Also avoid driving with unneces-
sary luggage, etc., on the roof; the
increased air resistance will increase
fuel consumption.
(8)Cold engine starting
Starting of a cold engine consumes
more fuel.
Unnecessary fuel consumption is also
caused by keeping a hot engine run-
ning. After the engine is started, com-
mence driving as soon as possible.
(9)Air conditioning*
The use of the air conditioning will
increase the fuel consumption.(10)Driving techniques for
engine
To take maximum advantage of the
fuel efficiency and other benefits of
the
engine, please
observe the following guidelines:
•TheECO indication lamp
in the meter cluster illuminates when
the vehicle is driven in a
fuel-efficient, environment-friendly
manner. Try to drive such that the
lamp is illuminated as much as pos-
sible. In particular, you should avoid
sudden starts and rapid accelera-
tion.
ECO indication lamp
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•Use of the air conditioner causes
fuel consumption and
carbon-dioxide emissions to
increase significantly. Avoid using
the air conditioner to cool the cabin
more than necessary.
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SUBISHI Motors Corporation.
Trailer towing
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In order to tow a trailer with your vehicle,
have a trailer towing device that meets all
relevant regulations in your area, mounted
at an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
The regulations concerning the towing of a
trailer may differ from country to country.
You are advised to obey the regulations in
each area.
CAUTION
Danger of Accident!
A towing bar should be fitted by an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
[For super select 4WD models]
When you are going to tow a trailer,
move the transfer shift lever to“4H”
position.
Selecting“2H”drive may increase
the differential oil temperature, result-
ing in possible damage to the driv-
ing system.
Further, the drive train will be sub-
jected to excessive loading possi-
bly leading to oil leakage, component
seizure, or other serious faults.
NOTE
Fitting of a towing bar requires special-
ized skills and equipment.
Contact an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer
for details. If you are going to tow a trailer,
pay careful attention to the following points.
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Maximum towable weight with brake
and maximum trailer-nose weightNever exceed the maximum towable
weight with brake and the maximum
trailer-nose weight as listed in the specifi-
cations. (Refer to page 10-7,10-8)
If you tow a trailer at an altitude of more
than 1000m above sea-level, reduce your
weight by 10% of the gross combination
weight for every increase of 1000m above
sea-level, as the engine output is low-
ered owing to decrease in atmospheric
pressure.
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Towing bar mounting specifica-
tionsSee the following table for fixing points (A)
for the towing bar.
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mm
3-door models 5-door models
1 512.5 794
2 526*
1, 476*
2
526*
1, 476*
2
3 15*
1, 35*
2
15*
1, 35*
2
4 124 179
5 131 131
644 44
755 55
8 - 149
9 86*
1, 136.8*
2
75*
1, 125.3*
2
10 516.5*
1, 465.7*
2
531*
1, 480.3*
2
11 499.7 499.7
12 538 538
13 - 547
14 576.3 576.3
*1: Towing bar (higher type)
*2: Towing bar (lower type)
Item 8, 13: 5-door models only
Item 10: at kerb weight
NOTE
The values under Item 10 are applicable to
unladen vehicles. These values can also be
varied depending on the tyre size, optional
equipment and suspension conditions.
Operating hints(1) Do not let the clutch slip (vehicles with
a manual transmission only) and do not
increase the engine speed more than
necessary when starting.
(2) Be sure that the driving speed does not
exceed the 100 km/h (62 mph) for
trailer operation.
It is also recommended that you obey
the local regulations in case driving
speed with a trailer is limited to less
than 100 km/h (62 mph).
(3) To prevent shocks from the overrun
brake, depress the brake pedal lightly
at first and then more strongly.
(4) To make full use of engine braking,
change to a lower gear before
descending a slope.
(5) The body, brakes, clutch, and chas-
sis will be under additional strain when
towing a trailer.
(6) The heavier weight and higher rolling
and air resistance will increase fuel
consumption.Additional precautions for vehicles
equipped with an automatic transmis-
sion
The 2nd gear (in sports mode) is recom-
mended on slopes or at low speed. Use the
1st gear (in sports mode) in mountainous
areas in order to make better use of engine
braking and to assist the brake system.
However, be sure that the speed does not
exceed the maximum speed limit for the
selected gear.
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Steering wheel height adjustment
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To adjust the steering wheel height, release
the tilt lock lever while holding the steer-
ing wheel by hand, and raise or lower the
steering wheel to the desired height.
After adjustment, securely lock the lever by
pulling it upward.
1- Locked
2- Release
WARNING
(1) After adjusting to the desired
height, check to be sure that the
lever is locked.
(2) Do not attempt to adjust the
steering wheel while you are
driving the vehicle.
(3) When releasing the tilt lock lever,
move it to the release position
(2) and hold the steering wheel
by hand to prevent it falling to
the lowest position.
Power steering system
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When the engine is stopped, the power
steering system will not function and it will
require greater manual effort to operate the
steering wheel. Keep this in mind in par-
ticular when towing the vehicle. Never turn
off the engine while driving.
Periodically check the power steering fluid
level.
CAUTION
Do not hold the steering wheel in the
fully turned position (either left or
right), for longer than 10 seconds.
This can cause damage to the power
steering pump due to reduced lubri-
cation.
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NOTE
In the event of a fault in the active stabil-
ity control system, the
and
lamps
illuminate. As a result, an indication of the
active traction control system operation is
limited to flashing of the indication lamp for
the wheel (2) being subjected to antispin
control.
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CAUTION
If the vehicle is towed with the igni-
tion switch in the“ON”position and
only the front wheels or only the rear
wheels raised off the ground, the
active traction control system may
operate, resulting in an accident.
When towing the vehicle with the
front wheels raised, keep the igni-
tion switch in the“LOCK”or“ACC”
position. When towing the vehicle
with the rear wheels raised, keep the
ignition switch in the“ACC”posi-
tion.
Refer to“Towing”on page 8-17.
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