2004 MITSUBISHI L200 Owner's Manual (in English)

GENERAL INFORMATION
Used engine oils safety
instructions
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WARNING(1) Prolonged and repeated contact
may cause serious skin disor-
ders, including dermatitis and
cancer.
(2) Avoid contact with the skin as
far as possible and wash thor-
oughly after any contact.
(3) Keep out of reach of children.
Protect the environment
It is illegal to pollute drains, water courses
and soil. Use authorized waste collection
facilities, including civic amenity sites and
garages providing facilities for disposal of
used oil and used oil filters. If in doubt,
contact your local authority for advice on
disposal.
Driving and alcoholEB25A-Aa
Driving under the influence of alcohol is
one of the most frequent causes of acci-
dents.
Your driving ability can even be seriously
impaired with blood alcohol levels below
the legal minimum. If you are drinking,
don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-
drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use
public transportation.
WARNINGDriving after drinking can lead to an
accident. Your perceptions are less
sharp, your reflexes are slower, and
your judgement is impaired when
you have been drinking.
NEVER DRINK AND THEN DRIVE.
Safe driving techniques
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Driving safety and protection against in-
jury cannot be fully ensured. However, we
recommend that you pay extra attention to
the following:
(1) Before starting the vehicle, make sure
that you and your passengers have
fastened your seat belts.
(2) Never leave your vehicle unattended
with the key in the ignition and
children inside the vehicle. Children
may play with the driving controls and
this could lead to an accident.
(3) Make sure that infants and small chil-
dren are properly restrained in accor-
dance with the laws and regulations,
and for maximum protection in case
of an accident.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
(4) Switch off the engine if you stop for a
short sleep. If the engine is left run-
ning while you sleep, unexpected ve-
hicle operation or other accidents
may be caused by unconsciously
moving the shift lever (selector lever
on automatic transmission vehicles)
or pressing the accelerator pedal. If
you inadvertently keep the accelera-
tor pedal pressed, the engine may
overheat or the engine, exhaust pipe,
etc. may be abnormally overheated,
resulting in an accidental fire. If poorly
ventilated, there is a risk of poisoning
by exhaust gases.
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Keys .............................................................. 2-2
Electronic immobilizer
(Anti-theft starting system)*.................. 2-2
Doors............................................................. 2-4
Keyless entry system* ................................. 2-5
“Child-protection” rear doors
(Double cab) ........................................... 2-6
Central door locks* ...................................... 2-7
Bonnet........................................................... 2-7
Manual window control* .............................. 2-9
Electric window control* ............................. 2-9
Quarter window (Club cab) ......................... 2-11
Rear gate....................................................... 2-12
Locking and unlocking
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
KeysEF21ABM
Without an electronic immobilizer
(Type 1)
1 - Master key
2 - Sub key*
With an electronic immobilizer
(Type 2)
3 - Master key (Black)
4 - Sub key (Grey)*
Two master keys are provided. They fit all
locks. Keep one in a safe place as a spare
key.
One sub key is provided (for some mo-
dels). It fits all locks except for the glove
box.NOTE
(1) The key number is stamped on the
tag as indicated in the illustration.
Make a record of the key number and
store the key and key number tag
in separate places, so that you can
order a key from your authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer in the event the
original keys are lost.
(2) If your vehicle is equipped with an
electronic immobilizer, the engine is
designed so that it will not start if the
ID code registered in the immobilizer
computer and the key’s ID code do
not match. Refer to the section en-
titled “Electronic Immobilizer” for
details and key usage.
(3) Keys should never be placed in areas
which contain magnetic or metal ob-
jects as this may interfere with the
transponder.
Electronic immobilizer
(Anti-theft starting system)*
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The electronic immobilizer is designed to
reduce significantly the possibility of vehi-
cle theft. The purpose of the system is to
immobilize the vehicle if an invalid start is
attempted. A valid start attempt can only
be achieved (subject to certain condi-
tions), using a key “registered” to the im-
mobilizer system.
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
(3) If you lose your keys, order a key from
your authorized MITSUBISHI dealer
as soon as possible.
To obtain a key, take your vehicle and
any remaining key to your authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.
If you need an extra spare key, take
your vehicle and ALL the keys to your
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
All the keys have to be re-registered
in the immobilizer computer unit.
The immobilizer allows up to 8 differ-
ent ID codes to be registered; you can
possess a maximum of 8 keys.
CAUTIONDo not make any alterations or addi-
tions to the immobilizer system, al-
terations or additions could cause
failure of the immobilizer.
NOTE
(1) In the following cases the vehicle may
not be able to receive the registered
ID code from the key. This means the
engine will not start even when the
registered key is turned to the
“START” position:
• When the key contacts a key ring or
other metallic or magnetic object
(Type A)
• When the key grip contacts metal of
another key (Type B)
• When the key contacts another im-
mobilizing key, or some other
transponder (Type C)
In cases like these, remove the above
object from the key and turn the key
back to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Then try again to start the engine.
If the engine does not start, consult an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
(2)
Be careful not to damage the key with a
cutter etc. since there is a transponder
inside the key
.
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
DoorsEF12AAEd
Operation from outside the vehicle
1 - Insert or remove the key
2 - Lock
3 - Unlock
Operation from inside the vehicle
Lock knob
4 - Lock
5 - Unlock
Pull the inside door handle toward you to
open the door.
To lock the front doors without
a key
Set the inside lock knob (1) to the locked
position (so that the red mark cannot be
seen) and, while pulling the outside han-
dle up (2), close the door (3).
“Forgotten-key-prevention” mechanism
(Vehicles with keyless entry system)
If the lock knob on the driver’s door is in
the locked position and the driver’s door is
closed with the key still inserted in the igni-
tion switch, the lock will be automatically
released.
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
To lock the rear doors (Double cab)
Set the inside lock knob (1) to the locked
position (so that the red mark cannot be
seen), and close the door (2).
CAUTION(1) Make sure the doors are closed:
driving with doors incompletely
closed is very dangerous.
(2) Never leave children in the
vehicle unattended.
(3) Be careful not to lock the doors
while the key is inside the
vehicle.
NOTE
(1) The keyless entry system does not
operate if the key is left in the key
cylinder, or any door is open.
(2) If the UNLOCK switch is pressed and
no door is opened within approxi-
mately 30 seconds: relocking will
automatically occur.
(3) The remote control switch will operate
within about 4m from the vehicle.
However, the operating range of the
remote control switch may change if
the vehicle is located near a TV trans-
mitting tower, power station, or radio
broadcasting station.
(4) If the doors cannot be locked or un-
locked after pressing the remote con-
trol switch, the battery inside the
switch may need to be replaced.
Replace the battery at your autho-
rized MITSUBISHI dealer.
(5) If your remote control switch is lost,
please contact your authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer for a replace-
ment remote control switch.
Keyless entry system*EF11B-Za
Press the remote control switch, and all
doors will be locked or unlocked as
desired.
Operation of all doors
To lock
Press the LOCK switch, and all doors will
be locked. When they are locked with the
room lamp at the [•] position, the room
lamp and the turn-signal lamps blink
twice.
To unlock
Press the UNLOCK switch, and all doors
will be unlocked. When unlocked with the
room lamp at the [•] position, the room
lamp will be turned on for approximately
15 seconds and turn-signal lamps will
blink 4 times.
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
CAUTION(1) Do not leave the remote control
switch where it may be exposed
to heat caused by the direct rays
of the sun.
(2) The remote control switch is a
precision electronic device.
Therefore, pay attention to the
following:
• Avoid knocking the remote
control switch hard against
other objects or dropping it.
• Keep the remote control
switch dry.
• Do not disassemble the re-
mote control switch.
“Child-protection” rear
doors (Double cab)
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1 - Lock
2 - Free
Child protection helps prevent doors from
being opened accidentally, especially
when small children are in the rear seat.
A lever is provided on each rear door.
If the lever is set to the locked position, the
rear doors cannot be opened using the
inside handle.
To open the rear door while the child pro-
tection is in use, pull the outside door han-
dle.
If the lever is set to the “Free” position, the
child protection mechanism does not func-
tion.
CAUTION
When driving with a child in the rear
seat, please use the child protection
to prevent accidental door opening
which may cause an accident.
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