2004 MITSUBISHI L200 jacking

STARTING AND DRIVING
5-30
CAUTIONAlways use tyres of the same size,
same type, and same brand, and
which have no wear differences. Us-
ing tyres which differ in size, type,
brand or the degree of wear will in-
crease the differential oil tempera-
ture, resulting in possible damage to
the driving system.
Further, the drive train will be sub-
jected to excessive loading, possi-
bly leading to oil leakage, compo-
nent seizure, or other serious faults.
Jacking up vehicle on 4-wheel
drive vehicles
CAUTIONDo not crank the engine while jack-
ing up the vehicle.
The tyre on the ground may turn and
the vehicle may roll off the jack.
Operate clutch pedal slowly and
positively
Quick or slight clutch engagement made
while the engine is running at high speed
will cause damage to the clutch and trans-
mission because the tractive force is very
great.
Operate the pedal slowly and positively.
Parking brakeEI07A-Tb
To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com-
plete stop, fully engage the parking brake,
and then move the gearshift level to 1st
(on an uphill) or Reverse (on a downhill)
position for vehicles with a manual trans-
mission or set the selector lever to the “P”
(PARK) position on automatic transmis-
sion vehicles.
Type 1
To apply
1 - Pull the lever up without pushing the
button at the end of the hand grip.
I07A008
1
Type 1
05engL2_240082_4 22-01-2004 13:05 Page 5-30

If the vehicle breaks down .......................... 8-2
Operation under adverse driving
conditions............................................... 8-2
Tools, jack and jack handle......................... 8-3
Jack and jack handle ................................... 8-5
Jacking up the vehicle................................. 8-8
Spare wheel .................................................. 8-12
Wheel caps ................................................... 8-15
If a tyre is punctured .................................... 8-16
Towing .......................................................... 8-19
Engine overheating...................................... 8-23
Bleeding the fuel system
(diesel-powered vehicles only) ............. 8-25
Removal of water from the fuel filter
(diesel-powered vehicles only) ............. 8-26
Emergency starting ..................................... 8-27
What to do if the engine speed becomes
unstable after the battery is replaced .. 8-30
Fuses............................................................. 8-30
Changing a fuse ........................................... 8-33
Replacement of lamp bulbs ........................ 8-34
For emergencies
8
08engL2_240082_4 22-01-2004 13:10 Page 8-1

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
EN22AACf
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.
8-8
N21D025N21D020
08engL2_240082_4 22-01-2004 13:10 Page 8-8

FOR EMERGENCIES
4. Apply a chock or block (A) at the tyre
diagonally opposite the tyre (B) to be
changed.
CAUTIONBe sure to apply a chock to the rele-
vant tyre when jacking up the vehi-
cle. If the vehicle move while jacked
up, the jack could slip out of posi-
tion, leading to an accident.
NOTE
(1) The chock shown in the illustration is
not supplied with the vehicle. It is rec-
ommended one be obtained and car-
ried for use if required.
(2) If a chock is not available, use a stone
or any other object that is large
enough to hold the wheel in position.
3. Set the jack handle, insert the handle
with the lock pin pressed in until it is
locked. (Single cab, Club cab)To raise the vehicle
1. Remove the jack and jack handle.
2. Manually turn the release valve clock-
wise to make sure that the release
valve is closed.
8-9
N22A066N22A080N24A073
B
A
08engL2_240082_4 22-01-2004 13:10 Page 8-9

FOR EMERGENCIES
4. Insert the jack handle in the bracket of
the jack and hook the notch (C) pro-
vided on the jack handle end on the
claw (D) of the bracket.
5. Operate the jack handle up and down
and confirm that the ram contacts the
appropriate jacking point.6.Push the jack with the jack handle to
set the jack at the jacking point shown
in the illustration. Use the jacking point
closest to the tyre to be changed.
E - Front jacking point (2WD vehicles)F - Front jacking point (4WD vehicles)
However, if the ground clearance is insuf-
ficient at location (F), use location (G).
8-10
N22A064
E
N22A091
F G
4WD vehicles 2WD vehicles
N22A067
D
C
08engL2_240082_4 22-01-2004 13:10 Page 8-10

FOR EMERGENCIES
H - Rear jacking point
WARNING(1) Don’t place the jack at any posi-
tion other than the one speci-
fied. If the jack is placed at a
wrong position, the body of the
vehicle could be dented or the
jack might fall over and cause
personal injury.
(2) Avoid using the jack on a slope
or on a soft surface.
Otherwise the jack might tilt and
the vehicle falls down, causing
an unexpected accident.
Always use the jack on a flat,
hard surface. Before placing the
jack, check to ensure that there
are no sand or pebbles on the
surface.
To lower the vehicle
1. Fit the notch (K) provided on the jack
handle end to the valve (J) of the jack.
2. Slowly turn the jack handle anticlock-
wise to loosen the release valve.
CAUTION(1) Turn the jack handle slowly.
Lowering the vehicle rapidly can
cause the jack to move out of
place, eventually resulting in
serious injury.
(2) If the release valve is loosened
by turning it 2 or more times in
the anticlockwise direction, oil
will leak and the jack cannot be
used.
NOTE
When jacking up the rear of the vehicle,
turn the tip of the jack so that the grooved
portion (I) properly meets the designated
point.
7. Operate the jack handle up and down,
slowly jack up the vehicle until the tyre
is slightly off the ground.
NOTE
This jack is a two-stage expansion type.
8-11
N22A120
I
N22A068
K J
N22A065
HH
08engL2_240082_4 22-01-2004 13:10 Page 8-11

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.
8-16
N24A073
B
A
N03B007
Type 2
08engL2_240082_4 22-01-2004 13:10 Page 8-16

FOR EMERGENCIES
NOTE
(1) The chock shown in the illustration is
not supplied with the vehicle. It is rec-
ommended one be obtained and car-
ried for use if required.
(2) If a chock is not available, use a stone
or any other object that is large
enough to hold the wheel in position.
3. Get the spare wheel, jack, jack handle
and wheel nut wrench ready.4. After removing the wheel cap (Refer
to the section entitled “Wheel caps”),
loosen the wheel nuts with the wheel
nut wrench. Do not remove the wheel
nuts yet.
5. Refer to the section entitled “Jacking
up the vehicle” to select a jacking
point near the flat tyre at which to
position the jack and then raise the
vehicle until the tyre is slightly off the
ground.
6. Remove the wheel nuts with the
wheel nut wrench or by hand, then
take the wheel off. NOTE
Position the spare wheel under the vehicle
body near the flat tyre; this helps to mini-
mize danger should the jack slip out of
position.
8-17
N24A039N24A011
08engL2_240082_4 22-01-2004 13:10 Page 8-17