2004 MITSUBISHI L200 differential

STARTING AND DRIVING
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CAUTION(1) Even the ABS can not prevent
the natural laws of physics from
acting on the vehicle. It cannot
for instance avoid accidents that
may result from excessive
speed on bends, following an-
other vehicle too closely or
aquaplaning. It should remain
the driver’s task to observe
safety precautions to judge
speeds and brake applications
correctly in such conditions.
(2) Be sure to use tyres of the same
type and size on four wheels.
If tyre types or sizes are mixed,
the ABS may not function nor-
mally.
(3) Never install a limited slip differ-
ential, which is not MITSUBISHI
Genuine parts, as the ABS may
not function normally.
Please consult an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.
(4) On vehicles with rear differential
lock, the stability of the vehicle
position may be decreased on
some road surfaces during
brake application, when rear
lock is in operation as compared
with that secured while brakes
are applied without the rear dif-
ferential lock in operation even
though the vehicle is equipped
with the ABS Except when the
vehicle has to pull out, be sure
to keep the rear differential lock
in the OFF state. Refer to “Rear
differential lock” on page 5-23.
Warning lamp
A - Diesel-powered vehicles
B - Petrol-powered vehicles
The ABS warning lamp should illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned “ON”,
and should go off in a few seconds.
CAUTIONIf the warning lamp stays ON or does
not illuminate when the ignition
switch is turned “ON”, it indicates
that the ABS is not functioning and
that only the standard brake system
is in operation. (In this condition the
standard brake system will still func-
tion.) Please contact the nearest au-
thorized MITSUBISHI dealer for in-
spection.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
5-35 If the lamp illuminates while
driving
(1) Since there will always be a possibility
of the vehicle becoming unstable
when brakes are applied rapidly, en-
sure that brakes are applied gently
and that high-speed driving is not at-
tempted. Furthermore, bring the vehi-
cle to halt in a safe location.
Restart the engine and check to see
whether the lamp goes out after a few
minutes driving. If it then remains off
during driving, there is no problem.
However, if the lamp does not go out
or if it lights up again when the vehicle
is driven, have the vehicle checked by
an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer as
soon as possible.
(2) After starting the engine using jumper
cables, if you attempt to start the vehi-
cle before the battery is sufficiently
charged, the engine will run irregu-
larly and the ABS warning lamp will il-
luminate indicating that the vehicle
should not be driven.
This situation, however, is caused
merely by insufficient battery voltage
and is not an abnormal situation.
If such a situation occurs, run the en-
gine at idle for some time to charge
the battery.
Limited-slip differential*
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A limited-slip differential is applied for the
rear wheel differential only. The features
of this limited-slip differential are de-
scribed below:
Just as with a conventional differential, the
wheel on one side is allowed to turn at a
different speed from the wheel on the
other side when the vehicle is cornering.
The difference between the limited-slip dif-
ferential and a conventional differential is
that if the wheel on one side of the vehicle
loses traction, a greater amount of torque
is applied to the rear wheel on the other
side to improve traction.
NOTE
Even if there is a difference in the amount
of traction the wheels can get, if both of
them are spinning, the limited-slip differ-
ential will not be effective. NOTE
(1) Immediately after the vehicle starts
moving after engine start up, a whin-
ing sound of a motor will be heard
from the engine compartment, and if
the brake pedal is depressed at that
moment, a pulsating is felt. These
sound and shock are due to the self-
diagnosis operation of the ABS and
does not indicate a malfunction.
(2) After driving on snowy roads, remove
any snow and ice which may have be-
come adhered to the wheel areas.
When doing this, be careful not to
damage the wheel speed sensors
and cables located at each wheel on
vehicles equipped with an ABS.
(3) The ABS becomes operative after the
vehicle has accelerated to a speed in
excess of approximately 10 km/h. It
stops operating when the vehicle de-
celerates to a speed below approxi-
mately 5 km/h.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
5-36
CAUTION
(1) Never start the engine while one
of the rear wheels is jacked up
and the other in contact with the
ground; doing so may cause the
vehicle to jump forward.
(2) When attempting to extract the
vehicle from snow, mud, etc.,
and the engine is run continu-
ously at high speed, the limited-
slip differential will be adversely
affected.
Steering wheel height adjustment
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To adjust the steering wheel height, re-
lease the tilt lock lever while holding the
steering 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 secured.
(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 po-
sition (2) and hold the steering
wheel by hand to prevent it
falling to the lowest position.
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FOR EMERGENCIES
NOTE
Take care when lowering the vehicle, as
sudden closure of the jack release valve
can cause damage to the jack.
3. Remove the jack.
NOTE
When the jack is difficult to remove by
hand, insert the jack handle into the holder
and hook the jack handle notch onto the
holder notch and secure it there. Then pull
the jack handle and remove the jack.
4. Press the piston down all the way,
and turn the release valve clockwise
as far as possible.
5. Store the jack and jack handle.
WARNING(1) Raise the vehicle so the tyre just
clears the ground. It is danger-
ous to raise the vehicle any
higher.
(2) Never get under the vehicle
while using the jack. Avoid jar-
ring the raised vehicle or leaving
it supported on the jack for any
longer than required. Both are
very dangerous.
(3) Do not start or run the engine
while the vehicle is on the jack.
The vehicle might start moving
and cause the vehicle to fall
down from the jack.
(4) Do not turn the jacked up
wheels. The tyres remaining on
the ground may turn, causing
the vehicle body to fall down
from the jack.
(5) No one should stay in the vehi-
cle while the jack is used.
(6) On vehicles with limited slip
differential, jack up the rear
wheel and keep it from turning.
If the raised wheel turns, the
wheel on the ground will roll the
vehicle off the jack.
CAUTIONUse only the jack supplied with the
vehicle and use it only for changing
wheels.
Spare wheelEN03APDd
The spare wheel is stored under the floor
of the cargo bed.
CAUTION(1) When removing the spare wheel,
it is recommended you wear
gloves. Removing the spare
wheel with your hands may
cause injury to the fingers.
(2) Check the air pressure in the
spare wheel weekly, making
sure it is ready for emergency
use at any time.
Driving with an insufficient tyre
pressure can lead to an acci-
dent. If you have no choice but
to drive with an insufficient tyre
pressure, keep your speed down
and inflate the tyre to the correct
pressure as soon as possible.
(Refer to “Tyre inflation pres-
sure” on page 9-11.)
Maintaining the spare wheel at
the highest specified air pres-
sure will ensure that it can al-
ways be used under any condi-
tions (city/high-speed driving,
varying load weight, etc.).
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SPECIFICATIONS
*: Optional equipment
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No.
ItemQuantityRecommended lubricants
1 Brake fluid As required Brake fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4
2 Clutch fluid As required Brake fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4
3 Engine coolant2500 models2WD 7.7 litres
DIA QUEEN SUPER LONG LIFE COOLANT or equivalent
[Includes 0.65 litre in the reserve tank] 4WD 7.8 litres
2400 models 7.7 litres
4 Automatic transmission fluid2WD 7.3 litres
ATF DEXRON II
4WD 7.7 litres
5 Manual transmission oilDiesel-powered vehicles 2.5 litres
Gear oil API classification GL-4, SAE 75W-85W or 75W-90
Petrol-powered vehicles 2.2 litres
6 Engine oilDiesel-powered
vehicles2WDOil pan 5.0 litres
Refer to page 9-2 Oil filter 0.8 litre
Oil cooler 0.4 litre
4WDOil pan 6.3 litres
Oil filter 0.8 litre
Oil cooler 0.4 litre
Petrol-powered vehiclesOil pan 4.0 litres
Oil filter 0.3 litre
7 Power steering fluid* As required ATF DEXRON III or DEXRON II
8 Washer fluid 5.0 litres –
9 Refrigerant (air conditioning)* 550 - 600 g HFC-134a
10 Differential oilFront 0.9 litreWithout limited slip differential:
Hypoid gear oil API classification GL-5 or higher
Above 10°C SAE 90
Below 10°C SAE 80W
With limited slip differential*:
DIA QUEEN LSD gear oil or CASTROL HYPOY LS
(Hypoid gear oil API classification GL-5 SAE 90) Rear2WD 1.6 litres
4WD 2.6 litres
11 Transfer oil 2.3 litres
Hypoid gear oil API classification GL-4 SAE 75W-85W or 75W-90
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INDEX
Gauges ........................................................ 4-3
Genuine parts ............................................ 1-15
Glove box .................................................. 6-35
Hazard warning flasher switch .................. 4-18
Hazard warning indication lamp .................. 4-7
Headlamp
Headlamp levelling switch ...................... 4-14
Headlamps
Headlamps, Dipper, Passing .................. 4-12
Replacement ........................................... 8-35
Washer switch......................................... 4-17
Head restraints ............................................ 3-5
Heated seats ............................................... 3-7
Heater/Air conditioning .............................. 6-19
High-beam indication lamp .......................... 4-7
Hinges and latches lubrication................... 9-16
Horn switch ................................................ 4-20
Ignition switch .............................................. 5-9
Inclinometer ................................................. 4-4
Indication and warning lamps ...................... 4-6
Inside rear-view mirror ............................... 5-37
Installation of accessories ......................... 1-13
Instruments .................................................. 4-2
Jack ............................................................. 8-5
Jack handle ................................................. 8-7
Jacking up the vehicle ................................. 8-8
Jump starting (Emergency starting) .......... 8-27
Keyless entry system................................... 2-5
Keys............................................................. 2-2Leakage (Fuel, engine coolant,
oil and exhaust gas) ................................ 9-14
Light
Bulb capacity........................................... 8-34
Headlamps .............................................. 4-12
Room lamps ............................................ 4-20
Limited-slip differential ............................... 5-35
Low fuel indication lamp .............................. 4-7
Manual transmission
Driving speed .......................................... 5-14
Shifting .................................................... 5-14
Manual window control ................................ 2-9
Meter, gauge and indication/warning
lamp operation ........................................ 9-14
Meter illumination control........................... 4-20
Mirrors
Day/Night Type inside rear-view mirror .. 5-37
Electric remote-controlled
outside rear-view mirrors ...................... 5-38
Vanity mirror............................................ 6-32
Octane rating ............................................... 5-3
Odometer/Tripmeter .................................... 4-3
Oil pressure warning lamp ........................... 4-9
Oil
Engine oil ....................................... 9-2, 10-26
Manual transmission oil ........................ 10-26
Operation under adverse
driving conditions ...................................... 8-2
Overheating (Engine) ................................ 8-23Parking ............................................. 5-20, 5-32
Parking brake ............................................ 5-30
Performance ....................... 10-5, 10-11, 10-18
Pillar antenna............................................. 6-18
Polishing ...................................................... 7-6
Power steering
Fluid ............................................... 9-9, 10-26
System .................................................... 5-37
Pregnant women restraint ......................... 3-20
Punctured .................................................. 8-16
Quarter window ......................................... 2-11
Rear differential lock .................................. 5-23
Rear fog lamp switch ................................. 4-19
Rear gate ................................................... 2-12
Rear heater................................................ 6-30
Rear seat ..................................................... 3-5
Rear secret box ......................................... 6-37
Rear window demister switch .................... 4-18
Rear-view mirrors ...................................... 5-37
Removal of water from the fuel filter
(diesel-powered vehicles only) ............... 8-26
Replacement of lamp bulbs ....................... 8-34
Front turn-signal and position lamps ....... 8-36
Headlamps .............................................. 8-35
High-mounted stop lamps ....................... 8-38
Side turn-signal lamps ............................ 8-36
Number-plate lamps ............................... 8-37
Rear combination lamps ......................... 8-37
Rear fog lamps........................................ 8-38
Rheostat .................................................... 4-20
Roof drip moulding .................................... 1-14
Room lamps .............................................. 4-20
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