2004 MITSUBISHI L200 Owner's Manual (in English)

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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
Type 1 118 to 137 Nm
Type 2 98 to 118 Nm
(Achieved by applying force at end of
wheel nut wrench supplied with vehicle.
Type 1: approx. 440 to 500 N
Type 2: approx. 370 to 440 N)
CAUTIONNever 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, stow the
jack, jack handle, wheel nut wrench
and flat tyre wheel. Have the flat tyre
repaired as soon as possible.
TowingEN25APE
If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you have it done by your MITSUBISHI
dealer or a commercial tow truck service.
Only when you cannot receive a towing
service from a MITSUBISHI dealer or
commercial tow truck service, tow your
vehicle carefully in accordance with the in-
structions given in “Emergency towing” in
this part.
CAUTIONIf the transmission is malfunctioning
or damaged, transport the vehicle
using a tow truck.
The regulations concerning towing may
differ from country to country. It is recom-
mended that you comply with the regula-
tions of the country where you are driving
your vehicle.
11. Check tyre inflation pressure. The
inflation pressure specification is
shown on the label. See illustration.
CAUTION(1) After changing the tyre, drive the
vehicle approximately 1,000 km
(625 miles) and retighten the
wheel nuts to make sure that
they are not loose.
(2) If the steering wheel vibrates
when driving after change of the
tyre, have the tyre checked for
balance at your MITSUBISHI
dealer.
(3) For the safe operation of your
vehicle, avoid mixing one type
of tyre with another type or us-
ing tyres of a size other than the
specified size.
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CAUTION(1) This vehicle must not be towed
by a tow truck using sling lift
type equipment (Type A) as il-
lustrated. Using a sling lift will
damage the bumper and front
end.
(2) In case the vehicle with an auto-
matic transmission must be
towed farther than 50km, trans-
port the vehicle with all wheels
off the ground (Type B or C) or
with rear wheels off the ground
(Type E) as illustrated.
(3) If the transmission is damaged,
transport the vehicle with all
wheels off the ground (Type B or
C) as illustrated.
(4) If your vehicle is a 4-wheel drive
vehicle, be sure to shift the
transfer shift lever to “2H” posi-
tion. Never try to tow with the
transfer shift lever in “4H” or
“4L” positions and with any of
the wheels on the ground (Type
D or E). This could result in dam-
age to the vehicle’s driving
system, or the vehicle could
become separated from the tow
truck and an unexpected acci-
dent might result.
Towing with front wheels off the ground
(Type D)
Place the gearshift lever (manual trans-
mission) or the selector lever (automatic
transmission) in the “N” (NEUTRAL) posi-
tion. Release the parking brake.
Towing with rear wheels off the ground
(Type E)
Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” posi-
tion and secure the steering wheel in a
straight-ahead position with a rope or tie-
down strap.
Never place the ignition switch in the
“LOCK” position. It is dangerous as the
steering wheel may lock.
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Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by your MITSUBISHI
dealer or a commercial tow truck service.
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed by a cable or chain secured
to one of the following parts:
A - Front towing hook
B - Spring shackleIf your vehicle is to be towed, pay care-
ful attention to the following points:
(1) For vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion, check the automatic transmis-
sion fluid level. (Refer to “Automatic
transmission fluid” on page 9-4.)
If the fluid level is low, transport the
vehicle with all wheels off the ground.
CAUTIONIf the vehicle is out of automatic
transmission fluid, the transmission
could be damaged.
(2) Move the gearshift lever (manual
transmission) or the selector lever
(automatic transmission) to the “Neu-
tral” or “N” (NEUTRAL).
(3) If your vehicle is a 4-wheel drive vehi-
cle, move the transfer shift lever to
“2H” position.
CAUTIONIf the vehicle is towed with the trans-
fer shift lever in “4H” or “4L” posi-
tion, the drive mechanism may be
damaged.
NOTE
(1) Use care that the towing rope is kept
as horizontal as possible. An angled
towing rope can damage the vehicle
body.
(2) Never attempt to tow out a ditched ve-
hicle, because the towing rope cannot
be kept horizontal.
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(4) Be sure the towing speed is within the
legal limit. In addition, if the vehicle is
equipped with an automatic transmis-
sion, make sure that the towing speed
and distance given below are never
exceeded.
Towing speed: 50 km/h
Towing distance: 50 km
(5) If the transmission is malfunctioning
or damaged, or if the vehicle is
equipped with an automatic transmis-
sion must be towed farther than
50 km, tow the vehicle by a tow truck.
(6) Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC”
or “ON” position to unlock the steering
wheel.
CAUTION(1) As the engine is not running, the
brake booster and power steer-
ing pump do not operate. This
means higher brake depression
force and higher steering effort
are required. Therefore, vehicle
operation is more difficult than
usual.
(2) Do not leave the key in the
“LOCK” position. If the key is re-
moved while driving, the steer-
ing will be locked causing loss
of control.
(7) Turn on the hazard warning lamps.
(8) During towing make sure that close
contact is maintained between the dri-
vers of both vehicles, and that the ve-
hicles travel at low speed. Avoid
abrupt starting or stopping.
WARNINGAvoid sudden braking, sudden ac-
celeration and sharp turning; such
operation could cause damage to
the towing hooks or the tow rope.
People in the vicinity could be in-
jured as a result.
CAUTIONWhen going down a long slope, the
brakes may overheat, reducing ef-
fectiveness. Have your vehicle
towed on a trailer.
(9) Towing should only be done by a pro-
fessional tow service if it will involve
towing on winding roads, hills or in
heavy traffic. If you have any doubts,
use a professional tow service.
(10) When the towing hooks are used, be
very careful so that the rope may not
cause damage to the body.
CAUTIONTo prevent entry of exhaust gas from
the towing vehicle, set the air selec-
tion lever to the recirculation posi-
tion.
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If your vehicle tows another vehicle
The spring shackles are located as shown
in the illustration. Attach the tow rope to
the spring shackles (4-wheel drive models
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If the water temperature gauge indication
remains in the overheating zone for a long
time, the engine may be overheating. If
this occurs, take the following corrective
measures:
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
CAUTION(1) Towing another vehicle using
the shackles to attach the tow-
ing rope is only possible on 4-
wheel drive models. On 2-wheel
drive models, this method will
cause bumper deformation.
(2) 2-wheel drive models can only
tow other vehicles when fitted
with a tow bar. When using the
tow bar, ensure that the rope is
securely fitted and that the
weight of the vehicle to be towed
does not exceed the maximum
allowed trailer weight listed on
the tow bar.
NOTE
Your vehicle should only be used to tow
another vehicle if the weight of the other
vehicle is less than your vehicle.
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2. With the engine still running, raise the
bonnet to ventilate the engine com-
partment.
A - Radiator fan
B - Radiator cap
C - Reserve tank
NOTE
Confirm that the radiator fan is turning. If
the fan is not turning, stop the engine im-
mediately and contact an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer for assistance.
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
bonnet 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.
3. After the engine coolant temperature
has dropped to the normal tempera-
ture, 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
removing 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).
CAUTIONAdding 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.
Bleeding the fuel system
(diesel-powered vehicles
only)
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The fuel system should be bled to remove
air as described below if the fuel supply is
exhausted during travel.
1. Loosen the air plug (A) at the top of
the fuel filter. 6. Examine the radiator hoses for
coolant leakage and the fan belts for
looseness or damage.
If there is anything wrong with the
cooling system or fan belt, have the
problem corrected at an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.
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2. Pump the hand pump (B) until there
are no more bubbles in the fuel
coming out of the air plug (A). When
doing this, place a cloth around the air
plug (A) to prevent the escaping fuel
from spraying about.
3. Tighten the air plug (A) when there
are no more bubbles in the fuel.
4. Continue pumping until the hand
pump (B) becomes stiff.
5. Finally, check to be sure that there is
no leakage of fuel.
If in doubt, consult your nearest au-
thorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
CAUTION
(1) Do not smoke or have any other
open flame near the vehicle
while bleeding the fuel system.
(2) Be sure to carefully clean away
any spilt fuel which could ignite
and cause a fire.
Removal of water from the
fuel filter (diesel- powered
vehicles only)
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If the warning lamp illuminates during
driving, it indicates that water has accu-
mulated in the fuel filter. If this occurs,
remove the water as described below.
1. Loosen the drain plug (A) at the bot-
tom of the fuel filter.
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