2004 MITSUBISHI L200 page 20

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
Central door locks*EF02B-Wb
By locking or unlocking either the driver’s
door using the inside lock knob, or one of
the front doors (driver and passenger
side) using the key, all of the doors can be
simultaneously locked or unlocked.
1 - Lock
2 - Unlock
NOTE
(1) Each of the doors can be locked or
unlocked independently by using the
inside lock knob.
(2) Repeated continuous operating be-
tween lock and unlock could cause
the central door locking systems built-
in protection circuit to prevent the sys-
tem from operating. If this occurs, wait
about one minute before operating
the inside lock knob or the key.Raise the bonnet while pressing the safety
lock.
NOTE
Only open the bonnet when the wipers are
in the parked position.
Failure to do so may cause paint/body
damage.
BonnetEF13A-Od
To open
Pull the release lever toward you to unlock
the bonnet.
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Support the bonnet by inserting the sup-
port bar in its slot.
CAUTION(1) Note that the support bar may
disengage the bonnet if the
open bonnet is lifted by a strong
wind.
(2) Always insert the support bar
into the hole provided specifi-
cally for this purpose. Support-
ing the bonnet at any other loca-
tion could result in the support
bar slipping out and lead to an
accident.
To close
Unlatch the support bar and clip it in its
holder.
Slowly lower the bonnet to a position
30 cm above the closed position, then let
it drop.
NOTE
(1) If the bonnet does not latch, release it
from a slightly higher position.
(2) Do not press down the bonnet hard
with your hand as it may damage the
bonnet.CAUTION
(1) Be careful that hands or fingers
are not trapped when closing
the bonnet.
(2) Before driving, make sure that
the bonnet is securely locked.
An incompletely locked bonnet
can suddenly open while dri-
ving. This can be extremely
dangerous.
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
Manual window control*
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1 - To close
2 - To open
WARNING(1) Before operating the electric
window control, make sure that
nothing is capable of being
trapped (head, hand, finger,
etc.).
(2) Never leave the vehicle without
removing the key.
(3) Never leave a child (or other per-
son who might not be capable of
safe operation of the electric
window control switch) in the
vehicle alone.
NOTE
Repeated operation with the engine
stopped will run down the battery. Operate
the window switches only while the engine
is running.
Electric window control*
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The electric windows can only be operat-
ed with the ignition switch in the “ON”
position.
Each door window opens or closes while
the corresponding switch is operated.
1 - Driver’s door window
2 - Front passenger’s door window
3 - Rear left door window (Double cab)*
4 - Rear right door window (Double cab)*
5 - Lock switch
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
Driver’s switches
The driver’s switches can be used to oper-
ate all door windows. A window can be
opened or closed by operating the corres-
ponding switch.
Press the switch down to open the win-
dow, and pull up the switch to close it. If
the switch for the driver’s window is fully
pressed down/pulled up, the door window
automatically opens/closes completely.
If you want to stop the window movement,
operate the switch lightly.
Passenger’s switches
The passenger’s switches can be used to
operate the corresponding passenger’s
door windows.
Press the switch down to open, and pull
up to close.
Lock switch
When this switch is operated, the passen-
ger’s switches cannot be used to open or
close the door windows and the driver’s
switch cannot open or close any door win-
dows other than the front door windows.
To unlock, press it once again.
1 - Locked
2 - Unlocked
WARNINGA child may tamper with the switch
at the risk of its hands or head being
trapped in the window. When driving
with a child in the vehicle, please
press the window lock switch to dis-
able the passenger’s switches.
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Safety mechanism
If a hand or head is trapped in a closing
window, the window glass will lower auto-
matically.
Nonetheless, be sure that nobody sticks
their head or hand out the window when
closing a window.
The lowered window will become opera-
tional after a few seconds.
WARNINGThe safety mechanism is cancelled
just before the window is fully
closed. This allows the window to
close completely. Therefore be es-
pecially careful that no fingers are
trapped in the window.
To close
1. Pull the centre of the lever toward
you.
2. When the window is closed, lock the
lever securely.
Quarter window (Club cab)
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To open
1. Pull the lever all the way in the direc-
tion of the arrow.
2. Press the centre of the lever to hold it
securely in place.
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Rear gateEF05D-Dd
CAUTIONDo not stand behind the exhaust
pipe when loading and unloading
luggage. A heat from the exhaust
could lead to burns.
To open
Lift up the handle and lower the reargate.
To close
Raise the rear gate and close with enough
force to latch the assembly securely into
position.
The rear gate can be swung down in two
stages. To lower it to the second stage,
proceed as follows:1. Swing open the rear gate to the first
position. Then, lift it up to the position
shown in the illustration while holding
the link (A).
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2. Undo the link (A) on one side while
aligning the hole in the link with the
hook (B).
3. Undo the link on the other side in the
same manner, and have the rear gate
swing down slowly.
NOTE
Never close the rear gate with the link left
unhooked.
CAUTION(1) Pay attention not to catch your
fingers in the rear gate or link.
(2) Do not weight the rear gate.
(3) Before driving, make sure that
the rear gate is securely locked.
If the rear gate is opened, lug-
gage could fall onto the road
and cause an accident.
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