2004 MITSUBISHI L200 suspension

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4-14
Club cab
*
1: Vehicles with heavy duty suspension
*2: GLS models
●: 1 person : Full luggage loading
Switch position 0-Driver only
Switch position 1-Driver + full luggage loading
Switch position 2-Driver + full luggage loading
Switch position 3-Driver + full luggage loading
Switch position 4-Driver + full luggage loading
Headlamp levelling switch*
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The angle of the headlamp beam varies
depending upon the load carried by the
vehicle.
The headlamp levelling switch can be
used to adjust the headlamp illumination
distance (when the lower beam is illumin-
ated) so that the headlamps’ glare does
not distract the drivers of approaching ve-
hicles.
Set the switch (referring to the following
table) to the appropriate position accord-
ing to the number of people and the load
in the vehicle.Single cab
*
1: Vehicles with heavy duty suspension
●: 1 person : Full luggage loading
Switch position 0-Driver only
Switch position 1-Driver + full luggage loading
Switch position 2-Driver + full luggage loading
Switch position 3-Driver + full luggage loading
Switch position 4-Driver + full luggage loading

Vehicle condition
Switch
position2WD “0” “2”
4WD “0”“4”,
“2*

1

”
Vehicle condition
Switch
positionPetrol-
powered
vehicles“0” “4”, “3*

1

”
Diesel-
powered
vehicles“0” “3”, “2*
1

,*
2

”
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0
4
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
4-15
Double cab
*
1: Vehicles with heavy duty suspension
●: 1 person : Full luggage loading
Switch position 0-Driver only
Switch position 1-Driver + full luggage loading
Switch position 2-Driver + full luggage loading
Switch position 3-Driver + full luggage loading
Switch position 4-Driver + full luggage loading
Windscreen wiper and
washer switch
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The windscreen wiper and washer can be
operated with the ignition switch in the
“ON” or “ACC” position.
Move the switch to operate the wind-
screen wipers or spray the washer fluid.
Windscreen wipers
Type 1
- Off
- Intermittent operation at intervals of
approximately 4 seconds
- Slow
- Fast
Type 2
- Off
- Intermittent operation
- Slow
- Fast
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Type 1
E13A061
Type 2
Vehicle condition
Switch position

2WD “0” “4”, “3*
1

”
4WDExcept for
GLS (A/T)
models“0” “4”, “3*
1

”
GLS
(A/T) models“0” “3”, “2*
1

”
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STARTING AND DRIVING
5-9
mm
*
1: Single cab, double cab
*2: Club cab
NOTE
The values under item 10 are applicable
to unladen vehicles. These values can
also be varied depending on the tyre size,
optional equipment and suspension con-
ditions.
Ignition switchEI01ABGa
1 - The engine is stopped, and the steer-
ing wheel locked. The key can only be
inserted and removed only when the
switch is in this position.
2 - The engine is stopped, but the radio,
cigarette lighter and other electrical
devices can be operated.
3 - The engine is running and all the vehi-
cle’s electrical devices can be oper-
ated.
4 - The starter motor operates. After the
engine has started, release the key
and it will automatically return to the
“ON” position.
Operating hints
(1) Do not let the clutch slip (vehicles with
a manual transmission only) and do
not increase the engine speed more
than necessary when starting.
(2) Be sure that the driving speed does
not exceed the maximum speed for
trailer operation.
(3) To prevent shocks from the overrun
brake, depress the brake pedal lightly
at first and then more strongly.
(4) To make full use of engine braking,
change to a lower gear before de-
scending a slope.
(5) The body, brakes, clutch, and chassis
will be under additional strain when
towing a trailer.
(6) The heavier weight and higher rolling
and air resistance will increase fuel
consumption.
Additional precautions for vehicles
equipped with an automatic transmission
It is recommended to use the “2” position
on slopes or at low speed. Use the “L” po-
sition in mountainous areas in order to
make better use of engine braking and to
assist the brake system. However, be sure
that the speed does not exceed the maxi-
mum speed limit for the selected gear.
For maximum speed, refer to the descrip-
tion of the “Possible driving speed” on
page 5-19.
2WD models4WD models
1 19.5 19.5
214 14
323 23
4 88 188
535 35
660 60
785 85
8 145 145
9 322 275
10 342 to 392 372 to 422
11 965 956*
1, 1,071*2
12 1,287 1,231*1, 1,346*2
13 30 30
14 525 525
15 1,050 1,050
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2
13
4
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SPECIFICATIONS
Other specifications EP01IPO
*: Optional equipment
10-9

Item
Diesel-powered vehicles
2WD4WDWith turbochargerWithout turbocharger
Combustion type Indirect injection
Fuel injection pump Electronically controlled Mechanical Electronically controlled
Clutch Dry single disc clutch with diaphragm spring, hydraulic action
Steering system Recirculating ball type, power assisted*Recirculating ball type,
power assisted
SuspensionFront Independent type, wishbone, coil springIndependent type, wishbone,
torsion bar
Rear Rigid type, leaf spring
Service brakesType Hydraulic, front and rear splitted double circuit system with power assistance, anti-lock brake*
Front Ventilated disc brakes
Rear Drum brakes
Parking brake Parking brake acts mechanically on rear wheels
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SPECIFICATIONS
Other specifications EP01IPE
*: Optional equipment
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Item
Diesel-powered vehiclesPetrol-powered vehicles
Combustion type Indirect injection Electronic controlled injection
Fuel injection pump Electronically controlled Electric motor type
Clutch Dry single disc clutch with diaphragm spring, hydraulic action
Steering system Recirculating ball type, power assisted
SuspensionFront Independent type, wishbone, torsion bar
Rear Rigid type, leaf spring
Service brakes
Type Hydraulic, front and rear splitted double circuit system with power assistance, anti-lock brake*
Front Ventilated disc brakes
Rear Drum brakes
Parking brake Parking brake acts mechanically on rear wheels
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SPECIFICATIONS
Other specifications EP01IPS
*: Optional equipment
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Item
2WD4WD
With turbochargerWithout turbochargerWith catalytic converterWithout catalytic converter
Combustion type Indirect injection
Fuel injection pumpElectronically
controlledMechanicalElectronically
controlledMechanical
Clutch Dry single disc clutch with diaphragm spring, hydraulic action
Steering system Recirculating ball type, power assisted* Recirculating ball type, power assisted
SuspensionFront Independent type, wishbone, coil spring Independent type, wishbone, torsion bar
Rear Rigid type, leaf spring
Service brakesType Hydraulic, front and rear splitted double circuit system with power assistance, anti-lock brake*
Front Ventilated disc brakes
Rear Drum brakes
Parking brake Parking brake acts mechanically on rear wheels
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