2004 MITSUBISHI L200 Owner's Manual (in English)

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Tyre inflation pressure
EM13APDb
kPa
Check the tyre inflation pressure of all the
tyres while they are cold: if insufficient or
excessive, adjust to the specified value.
After the tyre inflation pressure has been
adjusted, check the tyres for damage and
air leaks. Be sure to put rubber caps on
the valves.
Tyre rotationEM60APMc
Tyre wear varies with vehicle conditions,
road surface conditions and individual
driver’s driving habits. To equalize the
wear and help extend tyre life, it is recom-
mended to rotate the wheels immediately
after discovery of abnormal wear, or
whenever the wear difference between
the front and rear tyres is recognizable.
When rotating wheels, rotate as shown in
the illustrations, check for uneven wear
and damage. Abnormal wear is usually
caused by incorrect tyre pressure, im-
proper wheel alignment, out-of-balance
wheel, or severe braking. Consult your au-
thorized MITSUBISHI dealer to determine
the cause of irregular wear.
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M40A030
Type 1
M40A039
Type 2
Tyre sizeNo
cargoCargo
FrontRear
185R14C 8PR 102/100Q
185R14C 8PR 102/100R220 240 450
205/80R16 104S 180 200 300
265/70R16 112S 180 180 230
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CAUTION
(1) If the tyres have arrows (A) indi-
cating the correct direction of
rotation, swap the front and rear
tyres on the left-hand side of the
vehicle and the front and rear
tyres on the right-hand side of
the vehicle separately. Keep
each tyre on its original side of
the vehicle. When fitting the
tyres, make sure the arrows
point in the direction in which
the wheels will turn when the ve-
hicle moves forward. Any tyre
whose arrow points in the wrong
direction will not perform to its
full potential.
(2) Avoid the combined use of dif-
ferent types of tyres.
This can affect driving safety.
Snow tyresEL12A-Dc
The use of snow tyres is recommended for
driving on snow and ice. To preserve
driving stability, mount snow tyres of the
same size and tread pattern on all four
wheels. Snow tyres worn more than 50%
are no longer suitable for use as snow
tyres.
Snow tyres which do not meet specifica-
tions must not be used.
CAUTIONObserve permissible maximum
speed for your snow tyres and the
legal speed limit.
NOTE
(1) The laws and regulations concerning
snow tyres (driving speed, required
use, type, etc.) vary. Find out and fol-
low the laws and regulations in driving
area.
(2) If flange nuts are used on your vehi-
cle, change to tapered nuts when
steel wheels are used.
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M40A049
Type 3
M40A045
Front
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Tyre chainsEL23APDb
It is recommended that snow chains are
carried in snow regions and fitted when re-
quired to the rear wheels.
On 4WD vehicles, the driving power is dis-
tributed preferentially to the rear wheels. If
tyre chains have to be used, ensure that
they are fitted on the rear.
The tyres fitted to your vehicle as original
equipment allow you to fit tyre chains if
they are required. When replacing your
tyres, check with the tyre distributor or
manufacturer if the fitting of tyre chains will
be detrimental to the tyres being pur-
chased.
Always follow the chain manufacturer’s in-
structions when fitting the chains.
WARNINGDO NOT use a jack when fitting the
chains, as in the conditions, the
tyres may slip on the icy road caus-
ing the vehicle to slip off the jack.
(8) An aluminium wheel can be
damaged by a tyre chain while
driving. When fitting a tyre chain
on an aluminium wheel, take
care that any part of the chain
and fitting cannot be brought
into contact with the wheel disc.
(9) When installing or removing a
tyre chain, take care that hands
and other parts of your body are
not injured by the sharp edges
of the vehicle body.
(10) Install the chains only on the
rear tyres and tighten them as
tightly as possible with the ends
securely fastened.
NOTE
The laws and regulations concerning the
use of tyre chains vary. Find out and follow
the laws and regulations in the driving
area. In most countries, it is prohibited by
the law to use tyre chains on roads without
snow.CAUTION(1) Practice fitting the chains before
you need them. Don’t expect
help from other people in the
cold.
(2) Choose a clear straight stretch
of road where you can pull off
and still be seen while you are
fitting the chains.
(3) Do not fit chains before you
need them. This will wear out
your tyres and the road surface.
(4) After driving around 100-300
meters, stop and retighten the
chains.
(5) Care should be taken with ex-
tremes of steering lock to pre-
vent possible contact between
the chains and the vehicle body.
(6) Drive carefully and do not ex-
ceed 50 km/h. Remember, fitting
chains is not going to stop acci-
dents from happening.
(7) When tyre chains are installed,
take care that they do not dam-
age the wheel disc or body.
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Fuel, engine coolant, oil
and exhaust gas leakage
EM14A-Bd
Look under the body of your vehicle to
check for fuel, engine coolant, oil and
exhaust gas leaks.
WARNINGIf you see a suspicious fuel leak or if
you smell fuel, do not operate the
vehicle; call your authorized MIT-
SUBISHI dealer for assistance.
Exterior and interior lamp
operation
EM35A-Ad
Operate the combination lamp switch to
check that all lamps are functioning
properly.
If the lamps do not illuminate, the probable
cause is a blown fuse or defective lamp
bulb. Check the fuses first. If there is no
blown fuse, check the lamp bulbs.
For information regarding the inspection
and replacement of the fuses and the
lamp bulbs, refer to the section entitled
“For emergencies”.
If the fuses and bulbs are all OK, take the
vehicle to an authorized MITSUBISHI
dealer for inspection and repair.
Meter, gauge and
indication/warning lamp
operation
Run the engine to check the operation of
all meters, gauges, and indication/warning
lamps.
If there is anything wrong, take the vehicle
to an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer for
inspection.
Clutch pedal free play*EM17A-Ya
Press down the clutch pedal with your
fingers until initial resistance is felt.
This distance should be within the speci-
fied range.
A - Free play 6 to 13 mm
If the clutch pedal free play is outside the
standard range, have the clutch pedal ad-
justed at an authorized MITSUBISHI
dealer.
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M18A002
A
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Brake pedal free playEM18A-Ga
Stop the engine, depress the brake pedal
several times, and press down the pedal
with your fingers until initial resistance is
felt. This distance should be within the
specified range.
A - Free play 3 to 8 mm
If the brake pedal free play is outside the
standard range, have the brake pedal
adjusted at an authorized MITSUBISHI
dealer.
Parking brake lever stroke
EM19AAAd
Pull the parking brake lever up to check
the number of “clicks” that the ratchet
makes. One click represents a lever
movement of one notch. The lever should
move the specified number of notches for
normal brake application.
A - Parking brake lever stroke
Type 1 6 to 7 notches
Type 2 11 to 13 notches
(Parking brake adjustment when pulled
with the force of 200 N)
If the parking brake lever stroke is not
within the standard range, have the brake
lever adjusted at an authorized MIT-
SUBISHI dealer.
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M18A002
A
I07A014
A
Type 1
I07A044A
Type 2
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Hinges and latches
lubrication
EM21A-A
Check all latches and hinges, and lubri-
cate if necessary by first cleaning and then
applying multipurpose grease.
Wiper bladesEL05A-F
If the blades are frozen to the windscreen
or rear window, do not operate the wipers
until the ice has melted and the blades are
freed, otherwise the wiper motor may be
damaged.
Wiper blade rubber replacement
1. Lift the wiper arm off the windscreen.
2. Pull the wiper blade until its stopper
(A) disengages from the hook (B).
Then, pull the wiper blade further to
remove it.
NOTE
Do not allow the wiper arm to fall onto the
windscreen; it could damage the glass.
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L05A001A
BC
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3. Attach backings (C) to a new wiper
blade
4. Insert the wiper blade into the arm,
starting with the opposite end of the
blade from the stopper. Make sure the
hook (B) is fitted correctly in the
grooves in the blade.
NOTE
If backings (C) are not supplied with the
new wiper blade, use the backings from
the old blade.
Ventilation slotsEL06A-A
The ventilation slots in front of the wind-
screen should be brushed clear after a
heavy snowfall so that the operation of the
heating and ventilation systems will not be
impaired.
WeatherstrippingEL10A-Aa
To prevent freezing of the weatherstrip-
ping on the doors, bonnet, etc., they
should be treated with silicone grease.
Additional equipment
(For regions where snow
is encountered)
EL14A-Ac
It is a good idea to carry a shovel or a
short-handled spade in the vehicle during
the winter so that you can clear away
snow if you get stranded. A small hand-
brush for sweeping snow off the vehicle
and a plastic scraper for the windscreen
and rear window are also useful. 5. Push the wiper blade until the hook
(B) engages securely with the stopper
(A).
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L05A002
c
L05A003AB
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