2004 MITSUBISHI L200 ignition

Overview -Instruments and ControlsEB21APDd
1 - Headlamp washer switch*→p. 4-17
2 - Combination headlamps, dipper and turn signal
switch→p. 4-12
3 - Rear differential lock switch*→p. 5-23
4 - Meters and gauges→p. 4-2
5 - Windscreen wiper and washer switch→p. 4-15
6 - Rear fog lamp switch* (except*
1)→p. 4-19
Electric remote-controlled outside rear-view
mirrors*→p. 5-38
7 - Rheostat*→p. 4-20
Rear fog lamp switch*
1→p. 4-19
8 - Supplemental restraint system-air bag
(for driver's seat)*→p. 3-20
Horn switch→p. 4-20
9 - Bonnet release lever→p. 2-7
10 - Ignition switch→p. 5-9
11 - Headlamp levelling switch*→p. 4-14
NOTE: *1- Vehicle with electric remote-controlled outside rear-view mirrors as
optional equipment only
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Instruments and Controls
1 - Windscreen wiper and washer switch→p. 4-15
2 - Meters and gauges→p. 4-2
3 - Rear differential lock switch*→p. 5-23
4 - Combination headlamp, dipper and turn signal
switch→p. 4-12
5 - Headlamp washer switch*→p. 4-17
6 - Headlamp levelling switch*→p. 4-14
7 - Ignition switch→p. 5-9
8 - Bonnet release lever→p. 2-7
9 - Supplemental restraint system-air bag
(for driver's seat)*→p. 3-20
Horn switch→p. 4-20
10 - Rheostat*→p. 4-20
Rear fog lamp switch*
1→p. 4-19
11 - Rear fog lamp switch (except*1)→p. 4-19
Electric remote-controlled outside rear-view
mirrors*→p. 5-38
NOTE: *1- Vehicle with electric remote-controlled outside rear-view mirrors as
optional equipment only
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Used engine oils safety
instructions
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WARNING(1) Prolonged and repeated contact
may cause serious skin disor-
ders, including dermatitis and
cancer.
(2) Avoid contact with the skin as
far as possible and wash thor-
oughly after any contact.
(3) Keep out of reach of children.
Protect the environment
It is illegal to pollute drains, water courses
and soil. Use authorized waste collection
facilities, including civic amenity sites and
garages providing facilities for disposal of
used oil and used oil filters. If in doubt,
contact your local authority for advice on
disposal.
Driving and alcoholEB25A-Aa
Driving under the influence of alcohol is
one of the most frequent causes of acci-
dents.
Your driving ability can even be seriously
impaired with blood alcohol levels below
the legal minimum. If you are drinking,
don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-
drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use
public transportation.
WARNINGDriving after drinking can lead to an
accident. Your perceptions are less
sharp, your reflexes are slower, and
your judgement is impaired when
you have been drinking.
NEVER DRINK AND THEN DRIVE.
Safe driving techniques
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Driving safety and protection against in-
jury cannot be fully ensured. However, we
recommend that you pay extra attention to
the following:
(1) Before starting the vehicle, make sure
that you and your passengers have
fastened your seat belts.
(2) Never leave your vehicle unattended
with the key in the ignition and
children inside the vehicle. Children
may play with the driving controls and
this could lead to an accident.
(3) Make sure that infants and small chil-
dren are properly restrained in accor-
dance with the laws and regulations,
and for maximum protection in case
of 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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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
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WARNING(1) Do not attach anything to the
steering wheel padded cover,
such as trim material, badges,
etc. It might strike and injure an
occupant if the air bag inflates.
(2) Do not set anything on, or attach
anything to, the instrument
panel above the glove box. It
might strike and injure an occu-
pant if the air bag inflates.
(3) Do not attach accessories to, or
put them in front of, the wind-
shield. These objects could re-
strict air bag inflation, or strike
and injure an occupant if the air
bags inflate.
SRS warning lamp
There is a supplemental restraint system
(“SRS”) warning lamp on the instrument
panel. The system self-checks and the
warninglamp warns you if there is a
problem. When the ignition key is turned
to the “ON” or “START” position, the warn-
ing lamp should illuminate for several sec-
onds and then should go out. This means
the system is ready.
The SRS warning lamp is shared by the
driver’s front air bag and the front passen-
ger’s air bag (if so equipped).
(4) Do not put packages, pets or
other objects between the air
bags and the driver or front pas-
senger. It could affect air bag
performance, or could cause in-
jury when the air bag inflates.
(5) Right after air bag inflation, sev-
eral air bag system components
will be hot. Do not touch them;
you could be burned.
(6) The air bag system is designed
to work only once. After the air
bags deploy, they will not work
again. They must promptly be
replaced, and the entire air bag
system inspected, by an author-
ized MITSUBISHI dealer.
(7) If the vehicle is involved in a
frontal collision but the air bags
are not inflated, have the air bag
system checked and, if neces-
sary, replaced by an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.
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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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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Water temperature gauge
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The water temperature gauge indicates
the engine coolant temperature when the
ignition switch is “ON”.
CAUTIONIf the indication needle enters the
overheating zone (A) while the en-
gine is running, it indicates that the
engine is possibly overheating. Im-
mediately park your vehicle in a safe
place and make the necessary cor-
rections. (Refer to “Engine overheat-
ing” on page 8-23.)
While driving, care should always be
taken to maintain the normal operat-
ing temperature.
Inclinometer*ED11A-D
This meter indicates the inclination angle
of the vehicle, both front-to-rear and side-
to-side.
Examples
1 - Side-to-side inclination
(Right inclination of 15°)2 - Front-to-rear inclination
(Rear inclination of 20°)
NOTE
The inclinometer indicates the correct in-
clination when the vehicle is stationary,
but a slight reading error may be given
when driving the vehicle.
4-4
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15°
D11A010
20°
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