2004 MITSUBISHI L200 Owner's Manual (in English)

FOR EMERGENCIES
On a flooded road
(1) Avoid flooded roads. Water could
enter the brake discs, resulting in
temporarily 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
resistance on the road, resulting in
loss of steering stability and braking
capability.
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.
Tools, jack and jack handle
EN01A-T
The storage location of the tools and jack
should be remembered in case of an
emergency.
Location
1 - Tools
2 - Jack
3 - Jack handle
On a snow-covered or frozen road
(1) When driving on a snow-covered or
frozen 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 application
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 re-
duced 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
greatest effect.
(4) Allow extra distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you,
and avoid sudden braking.
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2
1
Single cab
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FOR EMERGENCIES
ToolsEN21BAV
1 - Tool bag
2 - Spanner
3 - Wheel nut wrench
4 - Plug wrench*
5 - Bar*
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21
3
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2
4531
Double cab
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12
3
Club cab
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FOR EMERGENCIES
Jack and jack handleEN21D-K
Jack (Single cab)
To remove
1. Slide the seat fully forward, then
fold down the seatback. (Refer to
page 3-4.)
2. Remove the securing nut from behind
the seat, and then take out the jack.
CAUTIONAlways take out the jack from behind
the seat.
Jack (Club cab)
To remove
1.Folding up the seat. (Refer to page 3-4.)2. Open the lid. To store
Install the jack to the bracket and tighten
the securing nut to secure the jack.
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FOR EMERGENCIES
3. Remove the securing nut from behind
the seat, and then take out the jackTo store
Install the jack to the bracket and tighten
the securing nut to secure the jack.Jack (Double cab)
To remove
1. Fold down the seatback. (Refer to
page 3-4.)
2. Remove the securing nut from behind
the seat, and then take out the jack.
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To store
Install the jack to the bracket and tighten
the securing nut to secure the jack.Jack handle (Club cab)
To remove
1. Folding up the seat. (Refer to
page 3-4.)
2. Open the lid.
Jack handle (Single cab)
To remove
1. Slide the seat fully forward, then
fold down the seatback. (Refer to
page 3-4.)
2. Remove the securing nut from behind
the seat, and then take out the jack
handle.
CAUTION Always take out the jack handle from
behind the seat.
To store
Install the jack handle to the bracket and
tighten the securing nut to secure the jack
handle.
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FOR EMERGENCIES
3. Remove the jack handle from the
holder and then take out the jack han-
dle.
To store
Align the colour marking on the jack han-
dle with that on the holder, and fit the jack
in the holder.Jack handle (Double cab)
To remove
Remove the jack handle from the holder
and then take out the jack handle.
To store
Fit the jack in the holder.
Jacking up the vehicle
EN22AACf
1. Park the vehicle on a level and stable
ground.
2. Activate the hazard flashers and turn
the ignition key to the “LOCK” posi-
tion.
3. Set the parking brake firmly, move the
gearshift lever (manual transmission)
to the 1st position or move the selec-
tor lever (automatic transmission) to
the “P” (PARK) position.
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FOR EMERGENCIES
4. Apply a chock or block (A) at the tyre
diagonally opposite the tyre (B) to be
changed.
CAUTIONBe sure to apply a chock to the rele-
vant tyre when jacking up the vehi-
cle. If the vehicle move while jacked
up, the jack could slip out of posi-
tion, leading to an accident.
NOTE
(1) The chock shown in the illustration is
not supplied with the vehicle. It is rec-
ommended one be obtained and car-
ried for use if required.
(2) If a chock is not available, use a stone
or any other object that is large
enough to hold the wheel in position.
3. Set the jack handle, insert the handle
with the lock pin pressed in until it is
locked. (Single cab, Club cab)To raise the vehicle
1. Remove the jack and jack handle.
2. Manually turn the release valve clock-
wise to make sure that the release
valve is closed.
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A
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4. Insert the jack handle in the bracket of
the jack and hook the notch (C) pro-
vided on the jack handle end on the
claw (D) of the bracket.
5. Operate the jack handle up and down
and confirm that the ram contacts the
appropriate jacking point.6.Push the jack with the jack handle to
set the jack at the jacking point shown
in the illustration. Use the jacking point
closest to the tyre to be changed.
E - Front jacking point (2WD vehicles)F - Front jacking point (4WD vehicles)
However, if the ground clearance is insuf-
ficient at location (F), use location (G).
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E
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F G
4WD vehicles 2WD vehicles
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D
C
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