2005 MITSUBISHI 380 Ignition

TOWING AND HOISTING
GENERAL00-26
TOWING AND HOISTINGM1001000800380
TOWING THE VEHICLE BY A TOW TRUCK
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This vehicle cannot be towed by a tow truck using
sling-type equipment (TYPE A) as illustrated; otherwise it
will damage the bumper and front end. If this vehicle is
towed, use wheel lift or flat bed equipment.
If the transmission is malfunctioning or damaged,
transport the vehicle with the driving wheels on a car-
riage (TYPE C, D or E) as illustrated.
If you tow the vehicles with an A/T with the driving
wheels on the ground (TYPE B) as illustrated, make
sure that the towing speed and distance given below
are never exceeded, causing damage to the transmis-
sion.
Towing speed: 50km/h
Towing distance: 30km
For the towing speed and the towing distance, follow
the local driving laws and regulations.
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TOWING WITH FRONT WHEELS OFF THE
GROUND (TYPE C)
The vehicle may be towed on its rear wheels for extended dis-
tances provided the parking brake is released and gearshift
lever is in the "Neutral" position (M/T) or the selector lever is in
the "N" (NEUTRAL) position (A/T). It is recommended that vehi-
cles be towed using the front pickup whenever possible.
[For vehicles equipped with the traction control system
(TCL)]
If the vehicle is towed with the ignition key in the "ON"
position and only the front wheels or only the rear
wheels raised of the ground, a malfunction may occur
in the device
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TOWING AND HOISTING
GENERAL00-27
TOWING WITH REAR WHEELS OFF THE
GROUND (TYPE B)
Place the gearshift lever in the "Neutral" position (M/T) or the
selector lever in the "N" (NEUTRAL) position (A/T). Turn the
ignition key to the "ACC" position and secure the steering
wheel in a straight-ahead position with a rope or tie-down strap.
Never place the ignition key in the "LOCK" position when tow-
ing.
Never tow an A/T vehicle with the rear wheels up (and
the front wheels on the ground) when the automatic
transmission fluid level is low. this may cause serious
and expensive damage to the transmission.
Do not use the steering column lock to secure the front
wheels for towing.
Make sure the transaxle is in Neutral if vehicle will have
drive wheels on the ground.
If these requirements cannot be met, the front wheels
must be placed on a tow dolly.
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TOWING WHEN KEYS ARE NOT AVAILABLE
When a locked vehicle must be towed and keys are not avail-
able, the vehicle may be lifted and towed from the front, pro-
vided the parking brake is released. If not released, the rear
wheels should be placed on a tow dolly.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following precautions should be taken when towing the
vehicle:
1. DO NOT LIFT OR TOW THE VEHICLE BY ATTACHING
TO OR WRAPPING AROUND THE BUMPER.
2. Any loose, protruding, or damaged parts such as hoods,
doors, fenders, trim, etc. should be secured or removed
prior to moving the vehicle.

MAINTENANCE SERVICE
GENERAL00-39
7. DRIVE BELTS (FOR ALTERNATOR, POWER
STEERING PUMP AND AIR CONDITIONING)
(CHECK)
M1001008700031
ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECK
<3.8L ENGINE>
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WHEN USING DIAGNOSTIC TOOL (MUT-III)
Required Special Tools:
MB991668: Belt Tension Meter Set
Diagnostic Tool (MUT-III)
MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.)
MB991910: MUT-III Main Harness A (BLUE)
To prevent damage to DIAGNOSTIC TOOL (MUT-III), always
turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position
before connecting or disconnecting.
1. Connect Belt Tension Meter Set (MB991668) to V.C.I
(MB991824).
2. Connect MUT-III Main Harness A (BLUE) (MB991910) to
V.C.I (MB991824).
3. Connect MUT-III Main Harness A (BLUE) (MB991910) to the
data link connector.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position and select "Belt
Tension" from the menu V.C.I (MB991824) screen.

MAINTENANCE SERVICE
GENERAL00-51
18. SUSPENSION SYSTEM (INSPECT FOR
LOOSENESS AND DAMAGE)
M1001009600048
Visually inspect the front/rear suspension components for dete-
rioration and damage. Re-tighten the front/rear suspension
components retaining bolts to specified torque.
19. SRS AIR BAG (INSPECT FOR SRS SYSTEM)M1001003700326
The entire SRS including air bag and pre-tensioner seat belt
must be inspected by an authorized MITSUBISHI MOTORS
dealer 10 years.
SRS WARNING LIGHT CHECK
Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position. Does the
"SRS" warning light illuminate for several seconds, and then go
out? If yes, the SRS system is functioning properly. If no, refer
to GROUP 52B, Diagnosis P.52B-215.
SRS COMPONENT VISUAL CHECK
Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the bat-
tery cable before doing any further work. The SRS
system is designed to retain enough voltage to
deploy the air bag for a short time even after the bat-
tery has been disconnected. Serious injury may result
from unintended air bag deployment if work is done
on the SRS system immediately after the battery
cable is disconnected.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories con-
tain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER
HANDLING.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position,
disconnect the negative battery cable and tape the terminal.
2. Remove the floor console assembly (Refer to GROUP 52A,
Floor Console P.52A-10).
3. Disconnect a connector from the SRS-ECU.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCL)13C-2
GENERAL DESCRIPTIONM1136000100029
Traction Control systems are a significant safety fea-
ture designed to prevent wheel spin during accelera-
tion. This results in improved vehicle stability and
steer ability. When excessive wheel spin is detected,
the system will automatically reduce engine torque
via the engine management system. The Engine
ECU can reduce throttle position, cut fuel injection
and retard ignition to one or more cylinders depend-ing on how much torque reduction is required and
will continue to occur until the wheels are no longer
spinning. During traction control operation the TCL
warning lamp will flash to inform the driver that the
vehicle is under traction control. This will continue
until traction control is finished.
CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM
91011
1213141516 12345
678

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCL) DIAGNOSIS
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCL)13C-3
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCL) DIAGNOSIS
INTRODUCTION TO TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCL) DIAGNOSISM1136004600026
TCL Diagnostic Trouble Code Detection
Conditions
TCL diagnostic trouble codes (TCL DTCs) are set
under different conditions, depending on the mal-
function detected. Most TCL DTCs will only be set
during vehicle operation. Some TCL DTCs will also
be set during the TCL self-check immediately after
the engine is started. When you check if an TCL DTC will be displayed again after the DTC has been
erased, you should recreate the TCL DTC set condi-
tions. Depending on the detection timing and set
conditions for the specific TCL DTC, you must either
drive the vehicle or turn the engine off and restart it.
To set the proper conditions for that DTC again, refer
to "TCL DTC SET CONDITIONS" for each TCL DTC
that you are trying to reset.
TROUBLESHOOTING STRATEGYM1136003100062
Use these steps to plan your diagnostic strategy. If
you follow them carefully, you will check most of the
possible causes of a TCL problem.
1. Gather information from the customer.
2. Verify that the condition described by the
customer exists.
3. Check the vehicle for any TCL DTC. (Refer to
P.13C-3, Diagnosis Function
How to Read and
Erase Diagnostic Trouble Codes).
4. If you can verify the condition but no TCL DTCs
are set, and the malfunction may be intermittent.
(Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use
Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points
How
to Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions P.00-14).
5. If you can verify the condition but there is no TCL
DTCs, or the system cannot communicate with
diagnostic tool MB991958 (MUT-III sub
assembly), and find the fault. (Refer to P.13C-23,
Symptom Chart).6. If there is a TCL DTC, record the number of the
code, then erase the code from vehicle memory
using the diagnostic tool MB991958 (MUT-III sub
assembly). (Refer to P.13C-3, Diagnosis Function
How to Read and Erase Diagnostic Trouble
Codes).
7. Re-create the TCL DTC set conditions to see if
the same TCL DTC will set again. (Refer to
P.13C-3, Diagnosis Function
How to Read and
Erase Diagnostic Trouble Codes).
If the same TCL DTC sets again, perform the
diagnostic procedures for the set code. (Refer to
P.13C-8, Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart).
NOTE: If the ABS-8 ECU or the active wheel
speed sensor are disconnected, or if the wir-
ing is an open/ short circuit, the ABS 8 ECU
will shut off power supply to the respective
wheel speed sensor. All other wheel speed
sensors will operate normally. To restore the
power supply, the ignition switch must be
turned to the "OFF" position then to the "ON"
position again.
DIAGNOSIS FUNCTIONM1136003200025
HOW TO CONNECT THE DIAGNOSTIC TOOL
(MUT-III)
Required Special Tools:
MB991958: Diagnostic Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)
MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.)
MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable
MB991910: MUT-III Main Harness A

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCL) DIAGNOSIS
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCL)13C-4
To prevent damage to diagnostic tool MB991958, always
turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position
before connecting or disconnecting diagnostic tool
MB991958.
1. Ensure that the ignition switch is at the "LOCK" (OFF)
position.
2. Start up the personal computer.
3. Connect special tool MB991827 to special tool MB991824
and the personal computer.
4. Connect special tool MB991910 to special tool MB991824.
5. Connect special tool MB991910 to the data link connector.
6. Turn the power switch of special tool MB991824 to the "ON"
position.
NOTE: When special tool MB991824 is energized, special
tool MB991824 indicator light will be illuminated in a green
color.
7. Start the MUT-III system on the personal computer.
NOTE: Disconnect the diagnostic tool MB991958 is the
reverse of the connecting sequence, making sure that the
ignition switch is at the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
HOW TO READ AND ERASE DIAGNOSTIC
TROUBLE CODES
Required Special Tools:
MB991958: Diagnostic Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)
MB991824: V.C.I.
MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable
MB991910: MUT-III Main Harness A
To prevent damage to diagnostic tool MB991958, always
turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position
before connecting or disconnecting diagnostic tool
MB991958.
NOTE: If the battery voltage is low, diagnostic trouble codes
will not be set. Check the battery if diagnostic tool
MB991958 does not display.
1. Connect diagnostic tool MB991958 to the data link
connector.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3. Select "Interactive Diagnosis" from the start-up screen.
4. Select "System Select".
5. Choose "TCL" .
6. Select "Diagnostic Trouble Code".
7. If a DTC is set, it is shown.
8. Choose "DTC erase" to erase the DTC.
9. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
10.Disconnect diagnostic tool MB991958.

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCL) DIAGNOSIS
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCL)13C-5
HOW TO READ DATA LIST
Required Special Tools:
MB991958: Diagnostic Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)
MB991824: V.C.I.
MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable
MB991910: MUT-III Main Harness A
To prevent damage to diagnostic tool MB991958, always
turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position
before connecting or disconnecting diagnostic tool
MB991958.
1. Connect diagnostic tool MB991958 to the data link
connector.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3. Select "Interactive Diagnosis" from the start-up screen.
4. Select "System Select."
5. Choose "TCL" .
6. Select "Data List."
7. Choose an appropriate item.
8. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
9. Disconnect diagnostic tool MB991958.