2004 MITSUBISHI L200 4WD

Instruments and Controls
1 - Rear window demister switch*→p. 4-18
2 - Hazard warning flasher switch→p. 4-18
3 - Ventilators→p. 6-18
4 - Inclinometer*→p. 4-4
5 - Thermometer*→p. 4-5
6 - Voltage meter*→p. 4-5
7 - Heater/Air conditioning*→p. 6-19, p. 6-25
8 - Supplemental restraint system-air bag*
(for front passenger's seat)→p. 3-20
9 - Gearshift lever or selector lever→p. 5-14, p. 5-16
10 - Parking brake lever→p. 5-30
11 - Rear heater*→p. 6-30
12 - Heated seat switch*→p. 3-7
13 - Transfer shift lever (4WD only)→p. 5-20
14 - Cigarette lighter→p. 6-33
15 - Ashtray→p. 6-34
16 - Audio*→p. 6-2
17 - Cup tray→p. 6-37
18 - Digital clock→p. 6-34
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Instruments and Controls
1 - Supplemental restraint system-air bag
(for front passenger's seat)*→p. 3-20
2 - Heater/Air conditioning*→p. 6-19
3 - Ventilators→p. 6-18
4 - Voltage meter*→p. 4-5
5 - Thermometer*→p. 4-5
6 - Inclinometer*→p. 4-4
7 - Hazard warning flasher switch→p. 4-18
8 - Rear window demister switch*→p. 4-18
9 - Digital clock→p. 6-34
10 - Cup tray→p. 6-37
11 - Audio*→p. 6-2
12 - Ashtray→p. 6-34
13 - Transfer shift lever (4WD only)→p. 5-20
14 - Heated seat switch*→p. 3-7
15 - Rear heater*→p. 6-30
16 - Parking brake lever→p. 5-30
17 - Gearshift lever→p. 5-14
18 - Cigarette lighter→p. 6-33
NOTE: *1- Vehicle with electric remote-controlled outside rear-view mirrors as
optional equipment only
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Indication and warning lampsED50APDc
1 - Automatic transmission indication lamp
(vehicle with automatic transmission) →p. 5-16
2 - Turn-signal indication lamps / Hazard warning indication
lamps
3 - High-beam indication lamp
4 - Low fuel indication lamp
5 - Check engine indication lamp (diesel-powered vehicles)*
6 - Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning lamp*
→p. 3-29
7 - Door ajar warning lamp
8 - Anti-lock brake (ABS) warning lamp
(diesel-powered vehicles)* →p. 5-34
9 - Overdrive off indication lamp
(vehicle with automatic transmission) →p. 5-18
10 - Rear fog lamp indication lamp*11 - A/T (automatic transmission) temperature warning lamp*
12 - 4WD indication lamp (4-wheel drive vehicles) →p. 5-22
13 - Charge warning lamp
14 - Oil pressure warning lamp
15 - Fuel filter indication lamp (diesel-powered vehicles)
16 - Brake warning lamp
17 - Diesel preheat warning lamp (diesel- powered vehicles)
18 - Check engine indication lamp (petrol-powered vehicles)
19 - Anti-lock brake (ABS) warning lamp
(petrol-powered vehicles)* →p. 5-34
NOTE
To find information concerning the indication or warning lamps
marked by the symbol “ →p. x-xx”, refer to the specified pages.
For the other indication and warning lamps, refer to the subse-
quent pages.
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4-14
Club cab
*
1: Vehicles with heavy duty suspension
*2: GLS models
●: 1 person : Full luggage loading
Switch position 0-Driver only
Switch position 1-Driver + full luggage loading
Switch position 2-Driver + full luggage loading
Switch position 3-Driver + full luggage loading
Switch position 4-Driver + full luggage loading
Headlamp levelling switch*
EE01GPDc
The angle of the headlamp beam varies
depending upon the load carried by the
vehicle.
The headlamp levelling switch can be
used to adjust the headlamp illumination
distance (when the lower beam is illumin-
ated) so that the headlamps’ glare does
not distract the drivers of approaching ve-
hicles.
Set the switch (referring to the following
table) to the appropriate position accord-
ing to the number of people and the load
in the vehicle.Single cab
*
1: Vehicles with heavy duty suspension
●: 1 person : Full luggage loading
Switch position 0-Driver only
Switch position 1-Driver + full luggage loading
Switch position 2-Driver + full luggage loading
Switch position 3-Driver + full luggage loading
Switch position 4-Driver + full luggage loading

Vehicle condition
Switch
position2WD “0” “2”
4WD “0”“4”,
“2*

1

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Vehicle condition
Switch
positionPetrol-
powered
vehicles“0” “4”, “3*

1

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Diesel-
powered
vehicles“0” “3”, “2*
1

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2

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4-15
Double cab
*
1: Vehicles with heavy duty suspension
●: 1 person : Full luggage loading
Switch position 0-Driver only
Switch position 1-Driver + full luggage loading
Switch position 2-Driver + full luggage loading
Switch position 3-Driver + full luggage loading
Switch position 4-Driver + full luggage loading
Windscreen wiper and
washer switch
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The windscreen wiper and washer can be
operated with the ignition switch in the
“ON” or “ACC” position.
Move the switch to operate the wind-
screen wipers or spray the washer fluid.
Windscreen wipers
Type 1
- Off
- Intermittent operation at intervals of
approximately 4 seconds
- Slow
- Fast
Type 2
- Off
- Intermittent operation
- Slow
- Fast
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Type 1
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Type 2
Vehicle condition
Switch position

2WD “0” “4”, “3*
1

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4WDExcept for
GLS (A/T)
models“0” “4”, “3*
1

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GLS
(A/T) models“0” “3”, “2*
1

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Running-in recommendations .................... 5-2
Fuel selection ............................................... 5-3
Filling the fuel tank ...................................... 5-3
Catalytic converter* ..................................... 5-5
Economical driving ...................................... 5-6
Trailer towing ............................................... 5-7
Ignition switch .............................................. 5-9
Starting ......................................................... 5-11
Manual transmission ................................... 5-14
Automatic transmission .............................. 5-16
Operation of the automatic transmission .. 5-18
Transfer shift lever (4WD vehicles) ............ 5-20
Rear differential lock* .................................. 5-23
Correct 4-wheel drive operation ................. 5-26
Cautions on handling of 4WD vehicles ...... 5-29
Parking brake ............................................... 5-30
Parking .......................................................... 5-32
Braking.......................................................... 5-32
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)* ................... 5-33
Limited-slip differential* .............................. 5-35
Steering wheel height adjustment .............. 5-36
Power steering system* .............................. 5-37
Day/Night type inside rearview mirror ....... 5-37
Manual outside rear-view mirrors* ............. 5-37
Electric remote-controlled outside
rear-view mirrors* .................................. 5-38
Starting and driving
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Vehicles with automatic transmission
2WD
*1with overdrive switched OFF
*2with overdrive switched ON
4WD
*1with overdrive switched OFF
*2with overdrive switched ON
STARTING AND DRIVING
Running-in
recommendations
EA01APD
During the running-in period for the first
1,000 km, it is advisable to drive your new
vehicle using the following precautions as
a guideline to aid long life as well as future
economy and performance.
(1) Do not race the engine at high speeds.
(2) Avoid rapid starting, accelerating,
braking and prolonged high-speed
running.
(3) Keep to the running-in speed limit
shown below.
Please note that the legal speed limits
displayed must be adhered to.
(4) Do not exceed loading capacity.
(5) Refrain from towing a trailer.
Vehicles with manual transmission
2WD4WD
Petrol-powered vehicles
Diesel-powered vehicles
5-2
Drive rangeSpeed limit km/h (mph)
With
turbochargerWithout
turbocharger
1st 20 (12) 20 (12)
2nd 40 (24) 35 (21)
3rd 65 (40) 55 (34)
4th 85 (52) 85 (52)
5th 100 (62) 105 (65)

Drive range
Speed limit km/h (mph)
2H, 4H4L
1st 25 (15) 10 (6)
2nd 50 (31) 25 (15)
3rd 75 (46) 40 (24)
4th 105 (65) 55 (34)
5th 125 (77) 65 (40)

Drive range
Speed limit km/h (mph)

“L” (LOW)

25 (15)
“2” (SECOND)

50 (31)
“D” (DRIVE)

75 (46)*
1

105 (65)*
2
Drive
range
Speed limit km/h (mph)
Vehicles with
205/80R16
tyre sizeVehicles with
265/70R16
tyre size
2H, 4H4L2H, 4H4L
“L”
(LOW)30 (18) 15 (9) 30 (18) 15 (9)
“2”
(SECOND)55 (34) 30 (18) 60 (37) 30 (18)
“D”
(DRIVE)85 (52)*1
125 (77)*245 (27)*1
65 (40)*285 (52)*1
125 (77)*245 (27)*1
65 (40)*2

Drive
range
Speed limit km/h (mph)
Vehicles with
205/80R16 tyre size
Vehicles with
265/70R16 tyre size
2H, 4H4L2H, 4H4L

1st20 (12) 10 (6) 20 (12) 10 (6)
2nd35 (21) 20 (12) 40 (24) 20 (12)
3rd60 (37) 30 (18) 65 (40) 30 (18)
4th85 (52) 45 (27) 90 (55) 45 (27)
5th105 (65) 55 (34) 110 (68) 55 (34)
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STARTING AND DRIVING
Fuel selectionEC20CPF
CAUTIONFor diesel-powered vehicles, fuel ad-
ditives can cause ignition compo-
nents to be damaged and never use
the fuel additives.1. Before filling with fuel, stop the en-
gine.
2. The fuel tank filler is located on the
rear left side of your vehicle.
Type 1
The fuel tank filler door can be opened
from inside the vehicle by using the fuel
tank filler door release lever located be-
side the driver’s seat.
Filling the fuel tankEC20DPF
CAUTIONGasoline is highly flammable and ex-
plosive. You could be burned or seri-
ously injured when handling it.
When refuelling your vehicle, always
turn the engine off and keep away
from flames, sparks and smoking
materials. Always handle fuel in
well-ventilated outdoor areas.
Fuel tank capacity
2WD : 69 litres
4WD : 75 litres
5-3
Recommended
fuel
Petrol-powered vehicles
Unleaded petrol octane rating
(DIN 51607)
91 RON or higher (Normal)
Diesel-powered vehicles
Cetane rating (DIN 51601)
45 or higher
C20A042
Type 1
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