2004 MITSUBISHI L200 transmission

STARTING AND DRIVING
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CAUTIONNever cross a stream where the
water is deep.
Do not change gears while crossing
the stream.
Frequent crossing of streams can
adversely affect the life span of the
vehicle; consult an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer and take the ne-
cessary measures to prepare, in-
spect, and repair the vehicle.
After crossing a stream, apply the brakes
to be sure they are functioning properly. If
the brakes are wet and not functioning
properly, dry them out by driving slowly
while lightly depressing the brake pedal.
Inspect each part of the vehicle carefully.
Refer to the “Inspection and maintenance
following rough road operation” section.
Cautions on handling of
4WD vehicles
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Tyres and wheels
Since the driving torque can be applied to
the 4 wheels, the performance of the vehi-
cle when operating in 4WD is greatly
affected by the condition of the tyres.
Pay close attention to the tyres.
• Install specified tyres on all wheels. Re-
fer to the “Tyres and wheels” on page
10-8, 10-14, 10-22.
• All tyres should be rotated whenever the
wear difference between front and rear
tyres is recognizable.
Good vehicle performance cannot be
expected if there is a difference in wear
between tyres. Refer to the “Tyre rota-
tion” on page 9-11.
• Check the tyre inflation pressure regu-
larly.
Inspection and maintenance
following rough road operation
After operating the vehicle in rough road
conditions, be sure to perform the following
inspection and maintenance procedures:
(1) Check that the vehicle has not been
damaged by rocks, gravel, etc.
(2) Carefully wash the vehicle with water.
Drive the vehicle slowly while lightly
depressing the brake pedal in order to
dry out the brakes. If the brakes still
do not function properly, contact an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer as
soon as possible to have the brakes
checked.
(3) Remove the insects, dried grass, etc.
clogging the radiator core.
(4) If a stream has been crossed, check
the engine, transmission, and differ-
ential oil and propeller shaft grease. If
the oil or grease is milky or cloudy
because of water contamination, it
must be replaced with new oil.
(5) Check the inside of the vehicle. If
ingress of water is found, dry the car-
pet etc.
(6) Inspect the headlamps. If the head-
lamp bulb is flooded with water, have
the headlamp drained off at an autho-
rized MITSUBISHI dealer.
(7) Have an authorized MITSUBISHI
dealer replace grease in the wheel
bearing.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
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ParkingEI22A-Ak
Parking on a slope
Fully engage the parking brake, and then
move the gearshift lever to 1st (on an up-
hill) or reverse (on a downhill) position on
manual transmission vehicle.
On automatic transmission vehicle, move
the selector lever to “P” (PARK) position.
When parking on a hill, apply chocks to
wheels for greater safety.
Parking with the engine running
Do not keep the engine running in a
closed or poorly ventilated place. Carbon
monoxide gas is odourless and extremely
poisonous and dangerous.
Where you park
Do not park in a place where there are in-
flammable objects such as dry grass,
leaves, etc. because the exhaust system
with catalyst produces very high tempera-
tures. This may cause a fire.
When leaving the vehicle
Always remove the key from the ignition
switch and lock all doors when leaving the
vehicle unattended.
Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit
area.
BrakingEI23A-Me
All the parts of the brake system are cri-
tical to safety. Have the vehicle serviced
by an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer at
regular intervals according to the service
booklet.
Brake system
(1) The service brake is divided into two
brake circuits so that when one brake
circuit fails, the other is available to
stop the vehicle. If this occurs, how-
ever, the brake pedal must be de-
pressed further than usual; stop driv-
ing as soon as possible and have the
brake system repaired at the nearest
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
(2) The brake boosting force is lost after
the brake pedal is depressed once or
twice while the engine is off. If this oc-
curs, the brake will require greater force
than usual. This is especially important
when the vehicle is being towed.
(3) On diesel-powered vehicles, the
brake booster will no longer function if
the V-belt is broken, and the brake
failure warning lamp will illuminate to
inform the driver. If this happens, use
engine braking (down-shifting) to re-
duce the speed of the vehicle and
then depress the brake pedal withmore force than usual to stop the
vehicle in a safe place, and have the
brake system serviced at the nearest
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
Warning lamp
The brake warning lamp lets you know if
your brake system is working properly.
Read “Brake warning lamp” on page 4-9.
When brakes are wet
Check the brake system while driving at a
low speed immediately after starting, es-
pecially when the brakes are wet, to con-
firm they work normally.
A film of water can form on the brake discs
or brake drums and prevent normal func-
tioning after driving in heavy rain or
through large puddles, or after the vehicle
is washed. If this occurs, dry the brakes
out by driving slowly while lightly depress-
ing the brake pedal.
When driving downhill
It is important to take advantage of the en-
gine braking by shifting to a lower gear
while driving on steep downhill roads in
order to prevent the brakes from overheat-
ing.
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FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
NOTE
On an air conditioned vehicle, the cool air
from the ventilators may appear as a mist.
This is due to moist air being suddenly
cooled by the air conditioning. This will
clear after a few moments.NOTE
On an air conditioned vehicle, the cool air
from the ventilators may appear as mist.
This is due to moist air being suddenly
cooled by the air conditioner. This will
clear after a few moments.
CAUTIONWhen using the air conditioning, the
idling speed may slightly increase
as the air conditioning compressor
is switched on/off automatically.
Especialy for vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission, while the vehi-
cle is stationary, fully depress the
brake pedal to prevent the vehicle
from creeping.
Heater/Air conditioning*
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The heater/air conditioning can be oper-
ated while the engine is running.
The performance of the heater is directly
related to the temperature of the engine
coolant, so operate the heater after the
engine has had a chance to warm up. The
amount of air flow can be regulated by ad-
justing the blower speed.
1 - Air conditioning switch*
Push the switch, and the air condition-
ing unit (cooling/dehumidifying func-
tion) will operate, turning the oper-
ation indicator lamp on.
Push the switch again, and the air
conditioning unit will stop.
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FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
Cooling (vehicles with
air conditioning)
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Set the mode selection dial and air selec-
tion lever to the positions shown in the il-
lustration and push the air conditioning
switch (A).
Adjust the temperature by turning the tem-
perature control dial clockwise or anti-
clockwise. Select the desired blower
speed.
Automatic air conditioning*
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By simply pressing the “AUTO” button and
select the desired temperature, the air
conditioning operates to cool or warm
automatically in order to maintain the
selected temperature.
You can also operate it manually if neces-
sary.
The air conditioning can only be operated
while the engine is running.
CAUTIONWhen using the air conditioning, the
idling speed may slightly increase
as the air conditioning compressor
is switched on/off automatically.
Especially for vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission, while the vehi-
cle is stationary, fully depress the
brake pedal to prevent the vehicle
from creeping.
NOTE
If the outside air is dusty or otherwise con-
taminated, or if increased cooling perfor-
mance is desired, set the air selection
lever to the “ ” (recirculation) position
and the temperature control dial all the
way to the left.
Set the “
”(outside) position periodi-
cally to increase ventilation so that the
windows do not become fogged up.
CAUTIONWhen using the air conditioning, the
idling speed may slightly increase
as the air conditioning compressor
is switched on/off automatically.
Especialy for vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission, while the vehi-
cle is stationary, fully depress the
brake pedal to prevent the vehicle
from creeping.
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FOR EMERGENCIES
If the vehicle breaks down
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If the vehicle breaks down on the road,
move it to the shoulder and use the
hazard warning flashers.
If the engine stops/fails
Vehicle operation and control are affected
if the engine stops. Before moving the ve-
hicle to a safe area, be aware of the fol-
lowing.
(1) The brake booster becomes inopera-
tive and the pedal effort will increase.
Press down the brake pedal harder
than usual.
(2) For vehicles with power steering,
since the power steering pump is no
longer operative, the steering wheel
feels heavy when turning it. Turn the
wheel with more effort than usual.
Operation under adverse
driving conditions
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If your vehicle is stuck: in sand,
mud or snow
If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow,
sand, or mud, it can often be moved a
rocking motion. Move the selector lever
alternately between the “L” (LOW) and “R”
(REVERSE) position (with manual trans-
mission, between 1st and Reverse), while
applying slight pressure to the accelerator
pedal.
Avoid racing the engine or spinning the
wheels. Prolonged efforts to free a stuck
vehicle may result in overheating and
transmission failure. Allow the engine to
idle for a few minutes to let the transmis-
sion cool between rocking attempts.
If the vehicle remains stuck after several
rocking attempts, seek other assistance.
WARNINGWhen attempting to rock your vehi-
cle out of a stuck position, be sure
that the area around the vehicle is
clear of people and physical objects.
The rocking motion may cause the
vehicle to suddenly launch forward
or backward, causing injury or dam-
age to nearby people or objects.
On 2WD models, it is recommended to
start the vehicle with parking brake par-
tially, but not completely, applied by
slightly pulling the parking brake lever. Af-
ter the vehicle has become free, do not
forget to release the parking brake.
NOTE
Depress the accelerator pedal gradually
when starting the vehicle.
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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
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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
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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FOR EMERGENCIES
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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2WD vehicles
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B
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