2004 MITSUBISHI L200 length

GENERAL INFORMATION
CAUTION(2) When luggage is loaded onto
the vehicle, please make sure to
drive slowly and avoid exces-
sive manoeuvres such as sud-
den braking or quick turning.
In addition, place the luggage on
the carrier so that its weight is
distributed evenly with the heav-
iest items on the bottom. Do not
load items that are wider than
the roof carrier.
The additional weight on the
roof could heighten the vehi-
cle’s centre of gravity and affect
the vehicle's handling charac-
teristics.
As a result, driving errors or
emergency manoeuvres could
lead to loss of control and result
in an accident.
(3) Before driving and after travel-
ling a short distance, always
check the load to make sure it is
securely fastened to the roof
carrier. Check periodically dur-
ing your travel that the load re-
mains secure. If the load is not
secure, it could fall from the ve-
hicle and damage your vehicle,
another vehicle or create road
hazard.
Genuine partsEB05A-Fi
Don’t play around with substitutes.
MITSUBISHI has gone to great lengths to
bring you a superbly crafted vehicle offer-
ing the highest quality and dependability.
Don’t reduce that quality and dependability
by using substitute parts.
Always use MITSUBISHI Genuine Parts
designed and manufactured to maintain
your MITSUBISHI vehicle at top perform-
ance. The operation of vehicle compo-
nents can be less efficient in case of using
Non-Genuine Parts.
Failure to use Genuine Parts, may in-
validate any future warranty claim.
MITSUBISHI will not be liable for any mal-
function of your vehicle that may have
been caused by the use of substitute parts
in place of MITSUBISHI Genuine Parts.
At the MITSUBISHI dealer you can also
get appropriate advise and the assem-
bling of Genuine Parts will be handled pro-
fessionally.
MITSUBISHI Genuine Parts are identified
by this mark, and are available at all au-
thorized MITSUBISHI dealers. NOTE
(1) To prevent wind noise or reduction in
gas mileage, remove the roof carrier
when not in use.
(2) Before using an automatic car wash,
check with the attendant to determine
if the roof carrier should be removed.
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SEAT AND SEAT BELTS
WARNING(4) Seat belts should always be
worn by every adult who drives
or rides in this vehicle, and by all
children who are large enough
to wear seat belts properly.
(5) Remove any twists when using
the belt.
(6) No modifications or additions
should be made by the user
which will either prevent the seat
belt adjusting devices from op-
erating to remove slack, or pre-
vent the seat belt assembly from
being adjusted to remove slack.
(7) To reduce risk of serious or fatal
injury in an accident, including
from a deploying driver’s air
bag, the driver should adjust the
driver’s seat to the rear most po-
sition that still allows good visi-
bility and good control of the
steering wheel, the brake and
accelerator, and vehicle con-
trols.
3-point type seat belt (with
emergency locking mechanism)
This type of belt requires no length adjust-
ment. Once worn, the belt adjusts itself to
the movement of the wearer, but in the
event of a sudden or strong shock, the belt
automatically locks to hold the wearer’s
body.
WARNING(8) Never hold a child in your arms
or on your lap when riding in this
vehicle, even if you are wearing
your seat belt. To do so risks se-
vere or fatal injury to your child
in a collision or sudden stop.
(9) Always adjust the belt to a snug
fit.
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SEAT AND SEAT BELTS
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Installation:
1. Fasten the seat belt to secure the
child restraint system. Make sure you
hear a “click” when you insert the
latch plate in the buckle.
2. Remove all slack of a lap belt by
pulling the webbing through the belt’s
adjustment feature.
3-point type seat belt requires no
length adjustment, remove all slack
by using the locking clip.
3. Push and pull the child restraint in all
directions to be sure it is secure.
Older childrenEG20F-J
Children who have outgrown the child re-
straint system should wear the combina-
tion lap shoulder belt.
The lap portion of the belt should be snug
and positioned low on the abdomen so
that it is below the top of the hip-bone.
Otherwise, the belt could intrude into the
child’s abdomen during an accident and
cause injury.
CAUTION(1) Children who are not buckled up
can be thrown out of the vehicle
in an accident.
(2) Children who are not buckled up
can strike other people.
(3) A child should never be left un-
attended in your vehicle. When
you leave the vehicle, take the
children with you.CAUTION(1) For some type of child restraint,
the locking clip (A) should be
used to help avoid personal in-
jury during a collision or sudden
manoeuvre.
It must be fitted and used in ac-
cordance with the child restraint
manufactures instructions.
(2) The locking clip must be re-
moved when the child restraint
is removed.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
5-17 Selector positions
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P - PARK
This position locks the transmission to
prevent the vehicle from moving. The en-
gine can be started in this position.
R - REVERSE
Move the lever to this position only after
the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
CAUTIONNever shift into the “P” (PARK) or
“R” (REVERSE) position while the
vehicle is in motion. If the lever is
shifted into the “P” or “R” position
while the vehicle is in motion, the
transmission may be damaged.
N - NEUTRAL
At this position the transmission is disen-
gaged. It is the same as the neutral posi-
tion on a manual transmission, and should
be used when the vehicle is stationary for
an extended length of time during driving,
such as in a traffic jam.
L - LOW
This position is for driving up very steep
hills and for engine braking at low speeds
when descending steep gradients.
WARNINGThis position can be used for max-
imum engine braking.
Be very careful not to shift into “L”
suddenly. Sudden engine braking
may cause the tyres to slip.
Select this position according to the
road conditions and vehicle speed.
WARNING(1) Never move the selector lever to
the “N” position while driving. A
serious accident could occur
since you could accidentally
move the lever into the “P” or
“R” position, and engine brak-
ing would not be provided.
(2) The engine should be started in
the “P” (PARK) position, not in
the “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
(3) Always keep your right foot on
the brake pedal when the vehicle
is in “N” (NEUTRAL), or when
shifting into or out of “N” (NEU-
TRAL), to minimize the risk of
loss of control.
D - DRIVE
This position is for normal driving. The
transmission automatically selects a suit-
able gear for your speed and acceleration.
2 - SECOND
This position is for extra power when driv-
ing up moderately steep hills, and for en-
gine braking when descending moder-
ately steep gradients.
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MAINTENANCE
CAUTION(4) If the battery is to be quick-
charged, first disconnect the
battery cables.
(5) In order to prevent a short
circuit, be sure to disconnect the
negative (–) terminal first.
(6) Keep it out of the reach of
children.
NOTE
(1) Keep the terminals clean. After the
battery is connected, apply terminal
protection grease. To clean the ter-
minals, use lukewarm water.
(2) Check to see if the battery is securely
installed and cannot be moved during
travel. Also check each terminal for
tightness.
(3) When the vehicle is to be left unused
for a long period of time, remove the
battery and store it in a place where
the battery fluid will not freeze. The
battery should be stored only in a fully
charged condition.
Brake fluidEM08A-X
Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir.
The brake fluid level must be between the
specified limit. The fluid level falls slightly
with wear of the brake pads, but this does
not indicate any abnormality.
If the brake fluid level falls markedly in a
short length of time, it indicates leaks from
the brake system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle checked by
an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
Use brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or
DOT 4. The brake fluid is hygroscopic.
Too much moisture in the brake fluid will
adversely affect the brake system, reduc-
ing the brake performance.In addition, the brake fluid reservoir is
equipped with a special cap to prevent the
entrance of air, and this cap should not be
removed.
On a vehicle with a brake fluid warning
lamp, the brake fluid level is monitored by
a float. When the brake fluid level falls
below the lower line, the brake fluid warn-
ing lamp lights up.
WARNING(1) Take care in handling brake fluid
as it is harmful to the eyes and
may also cause damage to
painted surfaces.
If fluid is spilt, wipe it up as soon
as possible.
(2) Use only the specified brake
fluid.
Also, the additives in different
brands may result in a chemical
reaction when mixed together,
so avoid mixing different brands
if possible.
(3) Normally, keep the reservoir
tank cap closed to prevent the
brake fluid from deteriorating.
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Dimensions EP01BPO
PerformanceEP01CPO
SPECIFICATIONS
10-5
Item2WD4WD
1Front track1,450 mm1,420 mm
2Overall width1,695 mm
3Front overhang850 mm840 mm
4Wheel base2,950 mm2,960 mm
5Rear overhang1,210 mm
6Overall length5,010 mm
7Ground clearance (unladen)190 mm215 mm
8Overall height (unladen)1,585 mm1,750 mm
9Rear track1,435 mm
10Cargo area length2,245 mm
11Cargo area width1,470 mm
12Cargo bed height680 mm860 mm
Item2WD4WDWith turbochargerWithout turbocharger
Maximum speed147 km/h142 km/h152 km/h
Minimum turning radiusBody6.0 m
Wheel5.8 m
Maximum climbing ability (in 1st gear)20°16°34°
6.4 m
6.6 m
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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions EP01BPE
PerformanceEP01CPE
10-11
ItemPetrol-powered vehiclesDiesel-powered vehicles
Maximum speed 157 km/h 152 km/h
Maximum climbing ability (in 1st gear)
34°
Minimum turning radiusBody
6.6 m
Wheel
6.4 m
ItemGLGLS
1Front track
1,420 mm 1,465 mm
2 Overall width
1,695 mm 1,775 mm
3 Front overhang
840 mm
4Wheel base
2,960 mm
5Rear overhang
1,325 mm
6Overall length
5,125 mm
7Ground clearance (unladen)
215 mm 235 mm
8Overall height (unladen)
1,775 mm 1,795 mm
9Rear track
1,435 mm 1,480 mm
10Cargo area length
1,830 mm
11Cargo area width
1,470 mm
12Cargo bed height
875 mm 895 mm
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Dimensions EP01BPS
SPECIFICATIONS
10-17
Item2WD4WD
1Front track1,450 mm1,420 mm
2Overall width1,695 mm
3Front overhang850 mm840 mm
4Wheel base2,950 mm2,960 mm
5Rear overhang1,210 mm
6Overall length5,010 mm
7Ground clearance (unladen)190 mm215 mm
8Overall height (unladen)1,610 mm1,780 mm
9Rear track1,435 mm
10Cargo area length1,500 mm
11Cargo area width1,470 mm
12Cargo bed height680 mm860 mm
GL, GLX
1,465 mm
1,775 mm
235 mm
1,800 mm
1,480 mm
880 mm
GLS
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