2004 MITSUBISHI L200 heater

FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
NOTE
On an air conditioned vehicle, the cool air
from the ventilators may appear as a mist.
This is due to moist air being suddenly
cooled by the air conditioning. This will
clear after a few moments.NOTE
On an air conditioned vehicle, the cool air
from the ventilators may appear as mist.
This is due to moist air being suddenly
cooled by the air conditioner. This will
clear after a few moments.
CAUTIONWhen using the air conditioning, the
idling speed may slightly increase
as the air conditioning compressor
is switched on/off automatically.
Especialy for vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission, while the vehi-
cle is stationary, fully depress the
brake pedal to prevent the vehicle
from creeping.
Heater/Air conditioning*
EH04ABNa
The heater/air conditioning can be oper-
ated while the engine is running.
The performance of the heater is directly
related to the temperature of the engine
coolant, so operate the heater after the
engine has had a chance to warm up. The
amount of air flow can be regulated by ad-
justing the blower speed.
1 - Air conditioning switch*
Push the switch, and the air condition-
ing unit (cooling/dehumidifying func-
tion) will operate, turning the oper-
ation indicator lamp on.
Push the switch again, and the air
conditioning unit will stop.
6-19
H04A019
1
2
4 5 3
LHD
H16A325
3
4
Side ventilators
H04A020452
13
RHD
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FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
2 - Blower lever
There are 4 blower speeds for control
of the amount of air flow.
The setting for ordinary use should be
the first or second speed.
3 - Temperature control dial
The heater will not operate if the dial
is set all the way to the left.
The air flow temperature will gradually
increase as the dial is turned to the
right.
NOTE
When the engine coolant temperature is
low, temperature of air introduced into the
passenger compartment does not change
even if the temperature control dial is
moved to the high temperature side.A: From front and side demister
B: From side ventilators
C: From under the instrument panel
D: From centre ventilators
(1) *: means a small amount of air flow
(2)
mode: the amount of air flow varies
according to the position of mode selection
dial.
6-20
H16A119
A
BA
A
C
CB D
H03A017
Mode SelectionAir Outlets
B D

A* B* C* D*
C A* B*
A* B* C*
A B*
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FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
Maximum coolingEH13F-K
Press the “MAX COOL” button (1), and all
functions will be locked to the positions for
maximum cooling.
Press the button again, to return to previ-
ously selected positions.
To stop the air conditioningEH14F-E
Press the “OFF” button (1).
All operations will stop except the change
of air selection.
Rear heater*EH17A-Fa
The rear heater can be operated when the
ignition switch is at the “ON” position.
Blower switch
1 - OFF
2 - Small amount of air from the outlets.
3 - Large amount of air from the outlets.
6-30
H17A017A
1
2
3
H14F0021H13F0881
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2. You could be injured if the vehicles
roll. Set the parking brake firmly on
each vehicle. Put an automatic trans-
mission in “P” (PARK) position or a
manual transmission in “N” (Neutral)
position. Turn off the ignition switch.
WARNINGTurn off the ignition on both vehicles
beforehand. Use care to make sure
that the cables or your clothes do
not get caught by the fan or drive
belt. Personal injury could result.
NOTE
Turn off all lamps, heater and other elec-
trical loads. This will avoid sparks and help
save both batteries.
3. Make sure that the battery electrolyte
is at the proper level. Refer to “Bat-
tery” on page 9-6.
WARNINGIf the electrolyte fluid is not visible,
or appears to be frozen, Do Not At-
tempt Jump Starting!
A battery might rupture or explode if
the temperature is below the freez-
ing point or if it is not filled to the
proper level.
4. Connect one end of one jumper cable
to the positive (+) terminal of the
discharged battery, and the other end
to the positive (+) terminal of the
booster battery.
5. Connect one end of the other jumper
cable to the negative (–) terminal of
the booster battery and the other end
to the engine block of the vehicle with
the discharged battery at the point far-
thest from the battery.
NOTE
Remove the cover before connecting the
booster cable to the positive terminal of
the battery.
FOR EMERGENCIES
Type 1 -Diesel-powered vehicles with
turbo charger
Type 2 - Diesel-powered vehicles
Type 3 - Petrol-powered vehicles
8-28
N28A041


  
Type 1
N28A031
Type 2
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FOR EMERGENCIES
CAUTION(1) Do not attempt to start the en-
gine by pulling or pushing the
vehicle.
It could damage your vehicle.
(2) Always wear protective eye gog-
gles when working near the
battery.
(3) Keep the battery out of the reach
of children.
NOTE
On vehicles with the anti-lock brake
system, if the vehicle is started in motion
without fully charging the battery, irregular
rotation of the engine might cause the
anti-lock brake warning lamp to illuminate.
Refer to “Anti-lock brake system (ABS)”
on page 5-33.
What to do if the engine
speed becomes unstable
after the battery is
replaced
EN38B-G
If the engine speed becomes unstable af-
ter the battery is replaced, reset the en-
gine using the following method:
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Place the gearshift lever (manual
transmission) in the “N” (Neutral) po-
sition or the selector lever (automatic
transmission) in the “P” (PARK) posi-
tion.
Stop the engine.
3. Restart the engine.
4. Turn off the heater/air conditioning.
5. Allow the engine to warm up until the
needle in the water temperature
gauge stabilizes near the centre of
the gauge.
6. Stop and restart the engine.
7. Allow the engine to idle for approxi-
mately 10 minutes.
8. When the engine speed stabilizes,
the resetting procedure is complete.
NOTE
If the engine speed remains unstable after
the resetting procedure has been per-
formed, have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
FusesEN09A-Na
Fuse block
To prevent damage to the electric system
due to short-circuiting or overloading,
each individual circuit is provided with a
fuse.
There are fuse boxes in the passenger
compartment and in the engine compart-
ment.
The fuse box in the passenger compart-
ment is located in front of the driver’s seat
as shown in the illustration.
8-30
N09A059
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FOR EMERGENCIES
In the engine compartment, the fuse box
is located as shown in the illustration.Passenger compartment
The spare fuses are mounted on the fuse
box cover. Always use a fuse of the same
capacity for replacement.
Fuse load capacityEN29BPDc
The fuse box cover lists the names of the
electrical systems and the fuse capacities.
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NoElectrical systemCapacity
1Rear window demister20A
2Heater20A
3Turn-signal lamps10A
4Radio10A
5——
6Electric door locks15A
Symbol
—
N29B143
1
2
3
4567
8
9
101112
13
14
15 16
17
N29B144N09A033
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FOR EMERGENCIES
NOTE
• Some fuses may not be installed on
your vehicle, depending on the vehicle
model or specifications.
• The table above shows the main equip-
ment corresponding to each fuse.
Engine compartment
NOTE
• Some fuses may not be installed on
your vehicle, depending on the vehicle
model or specifications.
• The table above shows the main equip-
ment corresponding to each fuse.
8-32
N29B131
12
34
56
7
8
910
1112
NoElectrical systemCapacity
1Room lamp10A
2High beam10A
3Tail lamps (Right)10A
4Tail lamps (Left)10A
5Hazard warming
flashers10A
6Air conditioning30A
7Fuse40A
8Ignition switch40A
9Power window30A
10Lamps30A
11Engine20A
12Alternator80A
Symbol
NoElectrical systemCapacity
7Heater relay10A
8Cigarette lighter15A
9Windscreen wiper15A
10Reserving lamps10A
11Meter10A
12Stop lamps10A
13Horn10A
14Power window relay10A
15Automatic transmission
(A/T only)10A
16Fuel line heater15A
17Rear heater10A
18Heated mirror10A
19Demister20A
Symbol
A/T
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Engine coolantEM36A-Gg
A translucent coolant reserve tank is lo-
cated in the engine compartment. The
coolant level in this tank should be kept
between the “LOW” and “FULL” marks
when measured while the engine is cold.
The cooling system is a closed system
and normally the loss of coolant should be
very slight. A noticeable drop in the
coolant level could indicate leakage. If this
occurs, have the system checked at an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer as soon
as possible. If the level should drop below
the “LOW” level on the reserve tank, open
the lid and add coolant.
Also, if the reserve tank is completely
empty, remove the radiator cap and add
coolant until the level reaches the filler
neck.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION(1) Do not use alcohol or methanol
anti-freeze or any engine
coolants mixed with alcohol or
methanol anti-freeze. The use of
an improper anti-freeze can
cause the corrosion of the alu-
minium components.
(2) For effective anti-corrosion and
anti-freeze performance, keep
the anti-freeze concentration
within the range of 30 to 60%.
Concentrations exceeding 60%
will result in a reduction of both
the anti-freeze and cooling per-
formance thus adversely affect-
ing the engine.
(3) Do not top up with water only.
Water by itself reduces the rust-
protective and anti-freeze qual-
ities of the coolant and has a
lower boiling point. It can also
cause damage to the cooling
system if it should freeze. Do not
use tapwater, or it causes the
corrosion and rust formation.
CAUTIONDo not open the radiator cap while
the engine is hot. The coolant sys-
tem is under pressure and any hot
coolant escaping could cause se-
vere burns.
Anti-freeze
The engine coolant contains an ethylene
glycol anti-corrosion agent. The cylinder
head and water pump housing are cast
aluminium alloy, and periodic changing of
the engine coolant is necessary to prevent
corrosion of these parts.
Use MITSUBISHI Genuine Coolant or an
equivalent.
MITSUBISHI Genuine Coolant has excel-
lent protection against corrosion and rust
formation of all metals including alu-
minium and can avoid clogs in the radia-
tor, heater, cylinder head, engine block,
etc.
Because of the necessity of this anti-
corrosion agent, the coolant must not be
replaced with plain water even in summer.
The required concentration of anti-freeze
differs depending on the expected
ambient temperature.
9-5
M36A003
Ambient
temperature
(minimum) °C-15-20-25-30-35-50
Anti-freeze
concentration %303540455060
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