2004 MITSUBISHI L200 open bonnet

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
Central door locks*EF02B-Wb
By locking or unlocking either the driver’s
door using the inside lock knob, or one of
the front doors (driver and passenger
side) using the key, all of the doors can be
simultaneously locked or unlocked.
1 - Lock
2 - Unlock
NOTE
(1) Each of the doors can be locked or
unlocked independently by using the
inside lock knob.
(2) Repeated continuous operating be-
tween lock and unlock could cause
the central door locking systems built-
in protection circuit to prevent the sys-
tem from operating. If this occurs, wait
about one minute before operating
the inside lock knob or the key.Raise the bonnet while pressing the safety
lock.
NOTE
Only open the bonnet when the wipers are
in the parked position.
Failure to do so may cause paint/body
damage.
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To open
Pull the release lever toward you to unlock
the bonnet.
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
Support the bonnet by inserting the sup-
port bar in its slot.
CAUTION(1) Note that the support bar may
disengage the bonnet if the
open bonnet is lifted by a strong
wind.
(2) Always insert the support bar
into the hole provided specifi-
cally for this purpose. Support-
ing the bonnet at any other loca-
tion could result in the support
bar slipping out and lead to an
accident.
To close
Unlatch the support bar and clip it in its
holder.
Slowly lower the bonnet to a position
30 cm above the closed position, then let
it drop.
NOTE
(1) If the bonnet does not latch, release it
from a slightly higher position.
(2) Do not press down the bonnet hard
with your hand as it may damage the
bonnet.CAUTION
(1) Be careful that hands or fingers
are not trapped when closing
the bonnet.
(2) Before driving, make sure that
the bonnet is securely locked.
An incompletely locked bonnet
can suddenly open while dri-
ving. This can be extremely
dangerous.
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FOR EMERGENCIES
2. With the engine still running, raise the
bonnet to ventilate the engine com-
partment.
A - Radiator fan
B - Radiator cap
C - Reserve tank
NOTE
Confirm that the radiator fan is turning. If
the fan is not turning, stop the engine im-
mediately and contact an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer for assistance.
WARNING
(1) Remember that under the bon-
net, there can be boiling water
gushing out or the support bar
could be burning hot. If the
bonnet is opened suddenly, you
could get burnt.
(2) Be careful of hot steam which
could be blowing off the reserve
tank cap.
(3) Do not attempt to remove the
radiator cap while the engine is
hot.
3. After the engine coolant temperature
has dropped to the normal tempera-
ture, stop the engine.
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