2004 MITSUBISHI L200 transmission

FOR EMERGENCIES
Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by your MITSUBISHI
dealer or a commercial tow truck service.
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed by a cable or chain secured
to one of the following parts:
A - Front towing hook
B - Spring shackleIf your vehicle is to be towed, pay care-
ful attention to the following points:
(1) For vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion, check the automatic transmis-
sion fluid level. (Refer to “Automatic
transmission fluid” on page 9-4.)
If the fluid level is low, transport the
vehicle with all wheels off the ground.
CAUTIONIf the vehicle is out of automatic
transmission fluid, the transmission
could be damaged.
(2) Move the gearshift lever (manual
transmission) or the selector lever
(automatic transmission) to the “Neu-
tral” or “N” (NEUTRAL).
(3) If your vehicle is a 4-wheel drive vehi-
cle, move the transfer shift lever to
“2H” position.
CAUTIONIf the vehicle is towed with the trans-
fer shift lever in “4H” or “4L” posi-
tion, the drive mechanism may be
damaged.
NOTE
(1) Use care that the towing rope is kept
as horizontal as possible. An angled
towing rope can damage the vehicle
body.
(2) Never attempt to tow out a ditched ve-
hicle, because the towing rope cannot
be kept horizontal.
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(4) Be sure the towing speed is within the
legal limit. In addition, if the vehicle is
equipped with an automatic transmis-
sion, make sure that the towing speed
and distance given below are never
exceeded.
Towing speed: 50 km/h
Towing distance: 50 km
(5) If the transmission is malfunctioning
or damaged, or if the vehicle is
equipped with an automatic transmis-
sion must be towed farther than
50 km, tow the vehicle by a tow truck.
(6) Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC”
or “ON” position to unlock the steering
wheel.
CAUTION(1) As the engine is not running, the
brake booster and power steer-
ing pump do not operate. This
means higher brake depression
force and higher steering effort
are required. Therefore, vehicle
operation is more difficult than
usual.
(2) Do not leave the key in the
“LOCK” position. If the key is re-
moved while driving, the steer-
ing will be locked causing loss
of control.
(7) Turn on the hazard warning lamps.
(8) During towing make sure that close
contact is maintained between the dri-
vers of both vehicles, and that the ve-
hicles travel at low speed. Avoid
abrupt starting or stopping.
WARNINGAvoid sudden braking, sudden ac-
celeration and sharp turning; such
operation could cause damage to
the towing hooks or the tow rope.
People in the vicinity could be in-
jured as a result.
CAUTIONWhen going down a long slope, the
brakes may overheat, reducing ef-
fectiveness. Have your vehicle
towed on a trailer.
(9) Towing should only be done by a pro-
fessional tow service if it will involve
towing on winding roads, hills or in
heavy traffic. If you have any doubts,
use a professional tow service.
(10) When the towing hooks are used, be
very careful so that the rope may not
cause damage to the body.
CAUTIONTo prevent entry of exhaust gas from
the towing vehicle, set the air selec-
tion lever to the recirculation posi-
tion.
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2. You could be injured if the vehicles
roll. Set the parking brake firmly on
each vehicle. Put an automatic trans-
mission in “P” (PARK) position or a
manual transmission in “N” (Neutral)
position. Turn off the ignition switch.
WARNINGTurn off the ignition on both vehicles
beforehand. Use care to make sure
that the cables or your clothes do
not get caught by the fan or drive
belt. Personal injury could result.
NOTE
Turn off all lamps, heater and other elec-
trical loads. This will avoid sparks and help
save both batteries.
3. Make sure that the battery electrolyte
is at the proper level. Refer to “Bat-
tery” on page 9-6.
WARNINGIf the electrolyte fluid is not visible,
or appears to be frozen, Do Not At-
tempt Jump Starting!
A battery might rupture or explode if
the temperature is below the freez-
ing point or if it is not filled to the
proper level.
4. Connect one end of one jumper cable
to the positive (+) terminal of the
discharged battery, and the other end
to the positive (+) terminal of the
booster battery.
5. Connect one end of the other jumper
cable to the negative (–) terminal of
the booster battery and the other end
to the engine block of the vehicle with
the discharged battery at the point far-
thest from the battery.
NOTE
Remove the cover before connecting the
booster cable to the positive terminal of
the battery.
FOR EMERGENCIES
Type 1 -Diesel-powered vehicles with
turbo charger
Type 2 - Diesel-powered vehicles
Type 3 - Petrol-powered vehicles
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FOR EMERGENCIES
CAUTION(1) Do not attempt to start the en-
gine by pulling or pushing the
vehicle.
It could damage your vehicle.
(2) Always wear protective eye gog-
gles when working near the
battery.
(3) Keep the battery out of the reach
of children.
NOTE
On vehicles with the anti-lock brake
system, if the vehicle is started in motion
without fully charging the battery, irregular
rotation of the engine might cause the
anti-lock brake warning lamp to illuminate.
Refer to “Anti-lock brake system (ABS)”
on page 5-33.
What to do if the engine
speed becomes unstable
after the battery is
replaced
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If the engine speed becomes unstable af-
ter the battery is replaced, reset the en-
gine using the following method:
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Place the gearshift lever (manual
transmission) in the “N” (Neutral) po-
sition or the selector lever (automatic
transmission) in the “P” (PARK) posi-
tion.
Stop the engine.
3. Restart the engine.
4. Turn off the heater/air conditioning.
5. Allow the engine to warm up until the
needle in the water temperature
gauge stabilizes near the centre of
the gauge.
6. Stop and restart the engine.
7. Allow the engine to idle for approxi-
mately 10 minutes.
8. When the engine speed stabilizes,
the resetting procedure is complete.
NOTE
If the engine speed remains unstable after
the resetting procedure has been per-
formed, have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
FusesEN09A-Na
Fuse block
To prevent damage to the electric system
due to short-circuiting or overloading,
each individual circuit is provided with a
fuse.
There are fuse boxes in the passenger
compartment and in the engine compart-
ment.
The fuse box in the passenger compart-
ment is located in front of the driver’s seat
as shown in the illustration.
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FOR EMERGENCIES
NOTE
• Some fuses may not be installed on
your vehicle, depending on the vehicle
model or specifications.
• The table above shows the main equip-
ment corresponding to each fuse.
Engine compartment
NOTE
• Some fuses may not be installed on
your vehicle, depending on the vehicle
model or specifications.
• The table above shows the main equip-
ment corresponding to each fuse.
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NoElectrical systemCapacity
1Room lamp10A
2High beam10A
3Tail lamps (Right)10A
4Tail lamps (Left)10A
5Hazard warming
flashers10A
6Air conditioning30A
7Fuse40A
8Ignition switch40A
9Power window30A
10Lamps30A
11Engine20A
12Alternator80A
Symbol
NoElectrical systemCapacity
7Heater relay10A
8Cigarette lighter15A
9Windscreen wiper15A
10Reserving lamps10A
11Meter10A
12Stop lamps10A
13Horn10A
14Power window relay10A
15Automatic transmission
(A/T only)10A
16Fuel line heater15A
17Rear heater10A
18Heated mirror10A
19Demister20A
Symbol
A/T
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Engine oil ................................................................ 9-2
Automatic transmission fluid* .............................. 9-4
Engine coolant ....................................................... 9-5
Battery ..................................................................... 9-6
Brake fluid............................................................... 9-8
Power steering fluid* ............................................. 9-9
Clutch fluid* ............................................................ 9-9
Washer fluid............................................................ 9-10
Wheel condition ..................................................... 9-10
Tyre inflation pressure .......................................... 9-11
Tyre rotation ........................................................... 9-11
Snow tyres .............................................................. 9-12
Tyre chains ............................................................. 9-13
Fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust gas
leakage ............................................................. 9-14
Exterior and interior lamp operation .................... 9-14
Meter, gauge and indication/warning lamp
operation .......................................................... 9-14
Clutch pedal free play* .......................................... 9-14
Brake pedal free play ............................................. 9-15
Parking brake lever stroke .................................... 9-15
Hinges and latches lubrication ............................. 9-16
Wiper blades ........................................................... 9-16
Ventilation slots ..................................................... 9-17
Weatherstripping.................................................... 9-17
Additional equipment
(For regions where snow is encountered) .... 9-17
Maintenance
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MAINTENANCE
Selection of engine oil
(diesel-powered vehicle)
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(1) Select engine oil of the proper SAE
viscosity number according to the
atmospheric temperature.
2) Use engine oil conforming to the fol-
lowing classification:
• ACEA classification:
“For service B1, B2, B3 or B4”
• API classification:
“For service CD” 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.
Automatic transmission
fluid*
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The proper amount of automatic transmis-
sion fluid is essential to the life and opera-
tion of the automatic transmission. Either
insufficient fluid or excessive fluid could
cause transmission faults. The transmis-
sionfluid filler port cap is equipped with a
dipstick. Use the following procedure to
check the fluid level.
1. Check the fluid level after the vehicle
has been driven enough to warm up
the transmission fluid.
2. Park the vehicle on a flat, level sur-
face and apply the parking brake.
3. With the engine idling and the brake
pedal fully depressed, move the
transmission selector lever through all
the positions from the “P” (PARK) to
“L” (LOW), stopping momentarily at
each position.4. Move the selector lever to the “N”
(NEUTRAL) or “P” (PARK) position.
5. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a
clean lint-free cloth.
6. Reinsert the dipstick as far as it goes.
7. Remove the dipstick and read the oil
level.
The fluid level should always be be-
tween the two marks on the dipstick.
8. Use only the following transmission
fluid to ensure optimum transmission
performance:
“ATF DEXRON II”
WARNINGDo not spill the fluid onto a hot ex-
haust manifold during topping up or
inspection, or a fire may occur.
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-40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 °C
SAE 5W – 30SAE 10W – 30
SAE 30
SAE 20W – 40
SAE 15W – 40
Diesel-powered vehicles
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MAINTENANCE
During cold weather
If the temperatures in your area drop
below freezing, there is the danger that
the coolant in the engine or radiator could
freeze and cause severe damage to the
engine and/or radiator. Add a sufficient
amount of anti-freeze to the coolant to
prevent it from freezing.
The engine coolant mixture used at the
factory provides protection against freez-
ing for temperatures as low as approxim-
ately –30°C. The concentration should be
checked before the start of cold weather
and anti-freeze added to the system if
necessary.BatteryEM37APD
The condition of the battery is very impor-
tant for quick starting of the engine and
proper functioning of the vehicle’s elec-
trical system. Regular inspection and care
are especially important in cold weather.
NOTE
(1) After replacing the battery, the elec-
tronic control system data for the en-
gine, automatic transmission, etc., will
be erased.
As a result, the engine speed may be-
come unstable and shift shocks may
occur.
If the engine speed becomes unsta-
ble, initial engine adjustments will
need to be performed.
Refer to the section “What to do if the
engine speed becomes unstable after
the battery is replaced” on page 8-30.
Shift shocks will become smoother af-
ter several changes in speed.
(2) Memory data for settings made by the
user may be erased when the battery
is replaced. If this happens, establish
the settings again using the relevant
procedures.
Checking battery electrolyte level
Type 1
The electrolyte level must be between the
specified limit marks stamped on the out-
side of the battery. Replenish with distilled
water as necessary.
The inside of the battery is divided into
several compartments; remove the cap
from each compartment and fill to the up-
per mark. Do not over-replenish beyond
the upper mark because spillage during
driving could cause damage.
Check the electrolyte level at least once
every four weeks, depending on the oper-
ating conditions.
If the battery is not used, it will discharge
by itself with time. Check it once every four
weeks and charge with low current as
necessary.
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