2004 MITSUBISHI L200 brake

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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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
On a flooded road
(1) Avoid flooded roads. Water could
enter the brake discs, resulting in
temporarily ineffective brakes. In such
cases, lightly depress the brake pedal
to see if the brakes operate properly.
If they do not, lightly depress the
pedal several times while driving in
order to dry the brake pads.
(2) When driving in rain or on a road with
many puddles a layer of water may
form between the tyres and the road
surface.
This reduces a tyre’s frictional
resistance on the road, resulting in
loss of steering stability and braking
capability.
To cope with this, observe the follow-
ing items:
(a) Drive your vehicle at a slow speed.
(b) Do not drive on worn tyres. Always
maintain the specified tyre inflation
pressures.
Tools, jack and jack handle
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The storage location of the tools and jack
should be remembered in case of an
emergency.
Location
1 - Tools
2 - Jack
3 - Jack handle
On a snow-covered or frozen road
(1) When driving on a snow-covered or
frozen road, it is recommended that
you use snow tyres or tyre chains.
Refer to the “Snow tyres” and “Tyre
chains” sections.
(2) Avoid high-speed operation, sudden
acceleration, abrupt brake application
and sharp cornering.
(3) Depressing the brake pedal during
travel on such a road may cause tyre
slippage and skidding. When traction
between the tyres and the road is re-
duced the wheels may skid and the
vehicle cannot readily be brought to a
stop by conventional braking tech-
niques. Braking will differ, depending
upon whether you have anti-lock
brakes (ABS). If you do have ABS,
brake by pressing the brake pedal
hard, and keeping it pressed. If you
do not have ABS, pump the brake
pedal with short rapid jabs, each time
fully applying and fully releasing for
greatest effect.
(4) Allow extra distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you,
and avoid sudden braking.
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2
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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
Type 2
Wrap the tip of the bar with a cloth, insert it
at the edge of the wheel cap, and pry the
cap away from the wheel.
NOTE
The wheel cover is made of plastic; take
care when prying it off.
CAUTIONRemoving the cap with your hands,
may cause injury to the fingers.
To install
Tap around the outer edge of the wheel
cap with your hand to secure it in place.
If a tyre is puncturedEN24APE
If a tyre must be changed due to a punc-
ture, do so only after first following every
precaution for safety: parking the vehicle
in a place where it is not a traffic hazard or
dangerous to you and your vehicle’s occu-
pants, on a flat surface.
CAUTIONWhen removing the spare wheel, it is
recommended you wear gloves. Re-
moving the spare wheel with your
bare hands may cause injury to the
fingers.
1. Comply with local regulations con-
cerning the protection of broken-down
vehicle by switching on the hazard
warning flashers, setting up a warning
triangle, flashing signal lamp, etc., at
an adequate distance from the vehi-
cle. Have all passengers leave the
vehicle.2. Park the vehicle on a flat, hard sur-
face and apply the parking brake.
To prevent the vehicle from rolling
when it is raised on the jack, chock
the wheel (A) diagonally opposite to
that being changed (B).
CAUTIONBe sure to apply a chock to the rele-
vant tyre when jacking up the vehi-
cle. If the vehicle moves while jacked
up, the jack could slip out of posi-
tion, leading to an accident.
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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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FOR EMERGENCIES
(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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