2004 MITSUBISHI L200 check engine

VEHICLE CARE
PolishingEK04A-Ac
The vehicle should only be polished if the
paintwork has become stained or lost its
lustre. Matt-finish parts and plastic
bumpers must not be polished, polishing
these parts will stain them or damage their
finish.
Damaged paintEK08A-Ac
Small cracks and scratches in the paint
coat should be touched up as soon as
possible with MITSUBISHI touch-up paint
to prevent corrosion.
Check body areas facing the road or the
tyres carefully for damage to the paint coat
caused by flying stones, etc. The paint
code number for your vehicle can be
found on the vehicle information code
plate in the engine compartment.
Servicing of plastic partsEK29APDc
Use a sponge or chamois leather.
If car wax adheres to the gray or black
rough surface of the bumper or moulding,
the surface becomes white. If this hap-
pens, wipe it off using lukewarm water and
soft cloth or chamois leather.
CAUTION(1) Do not use a scrubbing brush or
other hard tools as they may
damage the plastic part surface.
(2) Do not use wax containing com-
pound (polishing powder) which
may damage the plastic part sur-
face.
(3) Do not bring the plastic parts
into contact with brake fluids,
engine oils, greases, paint thin-
ners, and sulphuric acid (battery
electrolyte) which may stain,
crack or discolour the plastic
parts.
If they touch the plastic part,
wipe them off with soft cloth,
chamois or the like and an aque-
ous solution of neutral deter-
gent, then immediately rinse the
affected parts with water.
Chrome partsEK06A-Aa
In order to prevent spots and corrosion of
chrome parts, wash with water, dry thor-
oughly, and apply a special protective
coating. This should be done more fre-
quently in winter.
Aluminium wheels*EK35A-Af
A protective coating is provided over the
aluminium type wheels.
Clean aluminium wheels with a cleaner
designed for use on aluminium and apply
an appropriate protection agent.
NOTE
(1) When cleaning aluminium type
wheels, do not use abrasive cleaners.
Wheels exposed to sea water or road
chemicals should be cleaned as soon
as possible.
(2) Brushes may damage the aluminium
wheel surface. Always use a sponge,
chamois leather, etc.
(3) Do not apply hot water directly from
the steam cleaner or similar to the
wheel surface.
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VEHICLE CARE
Window glassEK10A-A
The window glass can normally be
cleaned using only a sponge and water.
Glass cleaner can be used to remove oil,
grease, dead insects, etc. After washing
the glass, wipe dry with a clean, dry, soft
cloth. Never use the same cloth to wipe
the window glass as would be used to
wipe the paintwork; wax from the painted
surfaces could adhere to the glass and re-
duce its transparency and visibility.
Wiper bladesEK11A-A
Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to re-
move grease, dead insects, etc., from the
wiper blades. Replace the wiper blades
when they no longer wipe properly.
Engine compartmentEK13A-Aa
Clean the engine compartment at the
beginning and end of winter. Pay particu-
lar attention to flanges, crevices and
peripheral parts where dust containing
road chemicals and other corrosive mater-
ials might collect.
If salt and other chemicals are used on the
roads in your area, clean the engine
compartment at least once every three
months.
Chassis and underbody protection
EK12A-Jc
Your vehicle’s underbody has been
treated at the factory in order to protect it
from rust and corrosion. Some areas have
been injected with anti-corrosion agents
and wax.
The effectiveness of these measures,
however, will be reduced by flying stones,
road chemicals, etc., as the vehicle is
driven. You should take your vehicle to
your authorized MITSUBISHI dealer every
12 months to have body sheet metal
inspected, and it is recommended to have
the underbody checked regularly (autumn
and spring) and have additional protection
treatment carried out as required.
As not all of the commercially available
materials are suitable for use on your
vehicle, it is recommended that you have
this work carried out by an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.
When washing the vehicle, especially in
winter, spray the underbody with water to
remove dirt and dust which might contain
salts, road chemicals, etc.
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FOR EMERGENCIES
NOTE
Take care when lowering the vehicle, as
sudden closure of the jack release valve
can cause damage to the jack.
3. Remove the jack.
NOTE
When the jack is difficult to remove by
hand, insert the jack handle into the holder
and hook the jack handle notch onto the
holder notch and secure it there. Then pull
the jack handle and remove the jack.
4. Press the piston down all the way,
and turn the release valve clockwise
as far as possible.
5. Store the jack and jack handle.
WARNING(1) Raise the vehicle so the tyre just
clears the ground. It is danger-
ous to raise the vehicle any
higher.
(2) Never get under the vehicle
while using the jack. Avoid jar-
ring the raised vehicle or leaving
it supported on the jack for any
longer than required. Both are
very dangerous.
(3) Do not start or run the engine
while the vehicle is on the jack.
The vehicle might start moving
and cause the vehicle to fall
down from the jack.
(4) Do not turn the jacked up
wheels. The tyres remaining on
the ground may turn, causing
the vehicle body to fall down
from the jack.
(5) No one should stay in the vehi-
cle while the jack is used.
(6) On vehicles with limited slip
differential, jack up the rear
wheel and keep it from turning.
If the raised wheel turns, the
wheel on the ground will roll the
vehicle off the jack.
CAUTIONUse only the jack supplied with the
vehicle and use it only for changing
wheels.
Spare wheelEN03APDd
The spare wheel is stored under the floor
of the cargo bed.
CAUTION(1) When removing the spare wheel,
it is recommended you wear
gloves. Removing the spare
wheel with your hands may
cause injury to the fingers.
(2) Check the air pressure in the
spare wheel weekly, making
sure it is ready for emergency
use at any time.
Driving with an insufficient tyre
pressure can lead to an acci-
dent. If you have no choice but
to drive with an insufficient tyre
pressure, keep your speed down
and inflate the tyre to the correct
pressure as soon as possible.
(Refer to “Tyre inflation pres-
sure” on page 9-11.)
Maintaining the spare wheel at
the highest specified air pres-
sure will ensure that it can al-
ways be used under any condi-
tions (city/high-speed driving,
varying load weight, etc.).
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FOR EMERGENCIES
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)
EN07A-La
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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FOR EMERGENCIES
2. Operate the hand pump (B) slowly 6
or 7 times in order to force the water
out through the drain plug (A).
3. Tighten the drain plug (A) when water
no longer comes out.
4. Loosen the air plug and bleed the air.
(Refer to “Bleeding the fuel system.”)
5. Check to be sure that the warning
lamp illuminates when the ignition key
is turned to “ON”, and that it goes off
when the engine is started. If in doubt,
consult your nearest authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.
Emergency startingEN28A-Te
If the engine cannot be started because
the battery is weak or dead, the battery
from another vehicle can be used with
jumper cables to start the engine.
WARNINGTo start the engine by use of jumper
cables from another vehicle, per-
form the correct procedures accord-
ing to the instruction manual. Incor-
rect procedures could result in a fire
or explosion or damage to the vehi-
cles.
1. Get the vehicles close enough so the
jumper cables can reach, but be sure
the vehicles aren’t touching each
other. If they are, it could cause a
ground connection you don’t want.
The vehicle will not start, and the bad
grounding could damage the electri-
cal systems.
CAUTIONCheck the other vehicle. It must have
a 12-volt battery.
If the other system isn’t 12-volt,
shorting can damage both vehicles.
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 water drained out because
any fuel mixed with the water
could ignite and cause a fire.
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FOR EMERGENCIES
WARNING(1) Be sure to observe the connect-
ing sequence of ➀ → ➁ → ➂ → ➃.
(2) Make sure that the connection ➃
is made to the engine proper. If
the connection is made directly
to the negative side of the bat-
tery, the inflammable gases gen-
erated from the battery might
catch fire and explode.
(3) When connecting the jumper ca-
ble, do not connect the positive
(+) cable to the negative (–) ter-
minal. Otherwise sparks might
cause explosion of the battery.
WARNING(1) Charging the battery while it is
installed in the vehicle might
cause the battery to catch fire
and explode. Or damage to the
vehicle could result. If it has to
be charged in that condition for
unavoidable reasons, discon-
nect the vehicle negative (–) ter-
minal connected to the battery.
(2) Keep sparks, cigarettes and
flames away from the battery be-
cause the battery may produce
an explosion.
(3) Use adequate ventilation when
charging or using the battery in
an enclosed space.
(4) Remove all the caps before
charging the battery.
(5) Electrolyte is corrosive diluted
sulphuric acid.
If electrolyte (battery acid)
comes into contact with your
hands, eyes, clothes, etc. or the
painted surface of you vehicle, it
should be thoroughly flushed
with water. If electrolyte gets in
your eyes, flush them with water
immediately and thoroughly,
and get prompt medical atten-
tion.CAUTION(1) Use care not to get the jumper
cable caught in the cooling fan
or other rotating parts in the en-
gine compartment.
(2) Use the proper cables suitable
for the battery size.
Otherwise heat damage to the
cables could result.
(3) Check the jumper cables for
damage and corrosion before
use.
6. Start the engine in the vehicle which
has the booster battery, let the engine
idle a few minutes, then start the en-
gine in the vehicle with the discharged
battery.
CAUTIONKeep the engine of the vehicle giving
assistance running.
7. After the engine is started, disconnect
the cables in the reverse order.
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MAINTENANCE
EM01A-Hh
Adequate care of your vehicle at regular
intervals serves to preserve the value and
appearance as long as possible.
Some maintenance items can be carried
out by the owner (do it yourself), while
others should be carried out by an author-
ized MITSUBISHI dealer (periodic inspec-
tion and maintenance). This section de-
scribes only those items which can be car-
ried out by the owner. In the event a
malfunction or other problem is disco-
vered, have it corrected by an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer. This section contains
information on inspection maintenance
procedures that you can do yourself, if you
wish to do so. Follow the instructions and
cautions for each of the various proce-
dures.WARNING(1) When checking or servicing the
inside of the engine compart-
ment, make sure the engine is
switched off and has had a
chance to cool down.
(2) If it is necessary to do work in
the engine compartment with
the engine running, be espe-
cially careful that your clothing,
hair, etc., does not become
caught by the fan, drive belts, or
other moving parts.
(3) Do not smoke, cause sparks or
allow open flames around fuel or
battery. The fumes are flam-
mable.
(4) Be extremely cautious when
working around the battery. It
contains poisonous and cor-
rosive sulphuric acid.
(5) Do not get under your vehicle
with just the body jack support-
ing it. Always use automotive
jack stands.
(6) Improper handling of compo-
nents and materials used in the
vehicle can endanger your
personal safety.
Consult an authorized MITSU-
BISHI dealer for necessary infor-
mation.
Engine oilEM03A-Dh
The engine oil used has a significant effect
on the engine’s performance, service life
and startability. Only use oil of the recom-
mended quality and appropriate viscosity.
All engines consume a certain amount of
oil during normal operation (See note be-
low). It is important, therefore to check the
oil at regular intervals or before starting a
long journey.
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MAINTENANCE
This check must be carried out with the
vehicle on a flat level surface with the en-
gine at normal operating temperature, but
NOT running. If the engine has been run-
ning, wait for a few minutes to allow the
engine oil to return to the oil pan to ensure
an accurate measurement.
Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a
clean cloth, re-insert the dipstick as far as
it will go. Remove the dipstick and check
the oil level. This should always be within
the range as indicated.
If the oil level is below the specified limit,
remove the filler cap located on the rocker
cover and add oil. Then recheck the level.
When satisfied that the level is correct,
refit the oil filler cap making sure that it is
securely fitted.Selection of engine oil
(petrol-powered vehicle)
EM03B-Oe
(1) Select engine oil of the proper SAE
viscosity number according to the
atmospheric temperature.
For 0W-30, 5W-30 and 5W-40 viscos-
ity grade, use only ACEA A3 classifi-
cation.
(2) Use engine oil conforming to the fol-
lowing classification:
• ACEA classification:
“For service A1, A2 or A3”
• API classification:
“For service SG” or higher
NOTE
Use of additives is not recommended
since they may reduce the effectiveness
of additives already included in the engine
oil. It may result in failure of the mechani-
cal assembly. Use only the recommended oils with an
ACEA or API classification as specified in
this manual.
NOTE
(1) Engine oil consumption is greatly
influenced by payload, engine speed,
etc. It may reach 1.0 lit./1,000 km
depending on style of driving.
(2) The engine oil will deteriorate rapidly
if the vehicle is subjected to severe
conditions (for example, repeated op-
eration on rough roads, in mountain-
ous regions, on roads with many up-
hill and downhill gradients, or over
short distances). Consequently, the
oil will require earlier replacement.
(3) For handling of used engine oils, refer
to page 1-16.
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