2004 MITSUBISHI L200 ESP

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
CAUTION(1) Do not leave the remote control
switch where it may be exposed
to heat caused by the direct rays
of the sun.
(2) The remote control switch is a
precision electronic device.
Therefore, pay attention to the
following:
• Avoid knocking the remote
control switch hard against
other objects or dropping it.
• Keep the remote control
switch dry.
• Do not disassemble the re-
mote control switch.
“Child-protection” rear
doors (Double cab)
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1 - Lock
2 - Free
Child protection helps prevent doors from
being opened accidentally, especially
when small children are in the rear seat.
A lever is provided on each rear door.
If the lever is set to the locked position, the
rear doors cannot be opened using the
inside handle.
To open the rear door while the child pro-
tection is in use, pull the outside door han-
dle.
If the lever is set to the “Free” position, the
child protection mechanism does not func-
tion.
CAUTION
When driving with a child in the rear
seat, please use the child protection
to prevent accidental door opening
which may cause an accident.
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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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SEAT AND SEAT BELTS
CAUTIONIf your vehicle is equipped with the
rear seat head restraint, the head re-
straints for the front and rear seats
differ in size.
When installing head restraints,
make sure the front and rear head re-
straints are fitted in their respective
seats.
Failure to do so could cause serious
injury if involved in an accident.
Heated seats*EG16A-Ga
The heated seats can only be operated
with the ignition switch in the “ON” posi-
tion.
1 - Heater high (for quick heating)
2 - Heater off
3 - Heater low (to keep the seat warm)
Armrest*EG27AAA
Tilt the armrest for use as illustrated.
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SEAT AND SEAT BELTS
CAUTION(1) Switch off seat heaters when not
in use.
(2) Operate in the high position for
quick heating. Once the seat is
warm, set the heater to low to
keep it warm. Slight variations in
the seat temperature may be felt
while using the heated seats.
This is caused by the operation
of the heater’s internal thermo-
stat and does not indicate a mal-
function.
(3) If the following types of persons
use the heated seats, they might
become too hot or receive minor
burns (red skin, heat blisters,
etc.):
• Children, elderly persons, ill
people
• People with sensitive skin
• Excessively tired people
• People under the influence of
alcohol or sleep inducing
medication (cold medicine,
etc.)
(4) Do not use a blanket, cushion,
or other material with high heat
insulation properties on the seat
while using the heater; this
might cause the heater element
to overheat.
(5) Turn the heater off immediately
if it appears to be malfunction-
ing during use.
NOTE
(1) Do not place heavy objects on the
seat or stick pins, needles, or other
pointed objects into it.
(2) When cleaning the seat, do not use
benzene, gasoline, alcohol, or other
organic solvents; this might damage
not only the surface of the seat, but
also the heater element.
(3) If water or any other liquid is spilled on
the seat, allow it to dry thoroughly
before attempting to use the heater.Seat beltsEG28AAPe
To protect you and your passengers in the
event of an accident, it is most important
that the seat belts are worn correctly when
you drive.
WARNING(1) Never wear the shoulder portion
of the seat belt under the arm or
other position which is incor-
rect.
(2) One seat belt should be used by
only one person. Doing other-
wise can be dangerous.
(3) The seat belt will provide its
wearer with maximum protec-
tion if the recliner seatback is
placed in fully upright position.
When the seatback is reclined,
there is greater risk that the pas-
senger will slide under the belt,
especially in a forward impact
accident, and may be injured by
the belt or by striking the instru-
ment panel or seatbacks.
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SEAT AND SEAT BELTS
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When the impact sensors detect an impact
of sufficient frontal force, an automated cir-
cuit ignites materials in the inflator to gen-
erate gas and inflate the air bags.
The air bags deployment produces a sud-
den, loud noise, and releases some
smoke and powder, but these conditions
are not injurious, and do not indicate a fire
in the vehicle. People with respiratory
problems may feel some temporary irrita-
tion from chemicals used to produce the
deployment; open the windows after air
bag deployment, if safe to do so.
The air bags deflate very rapidly after de-
ployment, so there is little danger of ob-
scured vision.
The time required from the sensors de-
tecting an impact to deflation of the air
bags after deployment is shorter than a
blink of an eye.
CAUTIONAir bags are inflated at an extremely
rapid speed. In certain situations,
contact with inflating air bags can
result in light cuts, bruises, and the
like.
Air bag system
The driver’s air bag is located under the
padded cover in the middle of the steering
wheel. The front passenger air bag is con-
tained in the instrument panel above the
glove box.
The driver air bag and the front passenger
air bag are designed to inflate at the same
time even if the passenger seat is not oc-
cupied.
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SEAT AND SEAT BELTS
3-26 The front air bags MAY NOT DEPLOY when...
With certain types of frontal collisions, the vehicle’s body structure
is designed to absorb the shock to help protect the occupants
from harm. (The vehicle body’s front area may deform signifi-
cantly as it absorbs the impact.) Under such circumstances, the
air bags may not deploy irrespective of the deformation and dam-
age to the vehicle body.
Examples of some typical conditions are shown in the illustration:
1 - Collision with a utility pole, tree or other narrow object
2 - Vehicle slides under the rear body of a truck
3 - Oblique frontal impacts
Because the front air bags do not protect the occupant in all types
of frontal collisions, be sure to always properly wear your seat
belts.
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Odometer/TripmeterED03B-Fa
1 - Odometer
The odometer indicates the total dis-
tance the vehicle has travelled.
2 - Tripmeter
The tripmeter indicates the distance
travelled during a particular trip or
period.
Press the reset button (3) to return the
tripmeter indication to zero.
Fuel gaugeED05A-Cd
The fuel gauge indicates the fuel level in
the fuel tank irrespective of the ignition
switch position.
NOTE
Just after refueling, it takes time for the
correct fuel level to be indicated after turn-
ing on the ignition.
1 - Full
2 - Empty
CAUTIONDo not drive with an extremely low
fuel level; running out of fuel could
cause damage to the catalystic con-
verter.
TachometerED04A-Ja
Type 1: For diesel-powered vehicles
Type 2: For petrol-powered vehicles
The tachometer indicates the engine
speed (r/min). The tachometer can help
you obtain more economical driving and
also warns you of excessive engine
speeds.
CAUTIONDuring travel, watch the tachometer
making sure that the engine speed
indication does not rise to the red
zone (excessive engine rpm).
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