2008 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN differential

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Rear differential lock
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If one wheel starts to spin fr
eely and the vehicle becomes stuck
and cannot be freed even using 4-
wheel drive, the rear differen-
tial lock switch (A) can be used
to activate the rear differential
lock for extra traction.
Operating the rear differential lock1. Move the transfer shift le
ver to “4LLc” or “4HLc” posi-
tion.
2. To activate the rear differentia
l lock, press the rear differ-
ential lock switch (1).
3. To deactivate the rear differ
ential lock, press the rear dif-
ferential lock switch (2).
CAUTION
!●
Operate the rear differenti
al lock switch after the
wheels are stopped. Operati
ng the switch with the
wheels turning may cause the vehicle to dart inunexpected directions.
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NOTE●
The rear differential lock does
not operate when the trans-
fer shift lever is in “4H” or “2H” position.
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When the rear differential is lo
cked with the transfer shift
lever in “4LLc” or “4HLc” pos
ition, changing the shift
lever to “4H” or “2H” positio
n makes the rear differential
unlock automatically.
The rear differential
lock indication lamp
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When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the rear differential lock indication lamp (A) in the meter cluster illuminates for a few seconds then
indicates the rear differential
lock’s operating status (
activated or deactivated).
NOTE●
The 2WD/4WD operation indi
cation lamp also illumi-
nates for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.Refer to “2WD/4WD operation indication lamp” on page 4-38. The status of the rear differential lock (resulting fromdepression of the rear differ
ential lock switch) is shown
by blinking or steady illumination of the rear differential lock indication lamp.
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: Blink : Illuminate (steady) : Remain off
NOTE●
The indication lamp blinks while
the rear differential lock
is being switched between its activated and deactivated conditions. When the switching operation is complete, the indication lamp is either illuminated steadily or not illumi-nated.
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The active stability & tracti
on control (ASTC) and anti-
lock brake system (ABS) fu
nctions are suspended while
the rear differential lock
is activated. ASTC indication
lamp, active stability control function OFF indication lamp, ABS warning lamp and brake warning lamp areilluminated while these functions are suspended. It does not indicate a problem. When th
e rear differential lock is
disengaged, these lamps go out and function again.Refer to “Brake warning lamp” on page 3-13, “ABS warning lamp” on page 4-60, “ASTC indication lamp” on page 4-64, “Active stability control function OFF indica-tion lamp” on page 4-67.
The operation state of rear
differential lock
Rear differential lock indica-
tion lamp
Rear differential lock deacti-
vated
Switching in progress
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If the indication lamp continues blinking after the switch has been pressed to deactivat
e the rear differential lock,
hold the steering wheel in th
e straight ahead position then
slowly depress and release th
e accelerator pedal several
times.
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If the indication lamp continues blinking after the switch has been pressed to activate th
e rear differential lock, bear
in mind the following instructions: • If the vehicle speed is 12 km
/h (7 mph) or
higher, decel-
erate to a speed of 6 km/h (4
mph) or lower. The switch-
ing operation will be completed and the indication lamp will illuminate steadily. • If the vehicle speed is 12 km/h (7 mph) or lower, turnthe steering wheel from side
to side until the indication
lamp illuminates steadily. If the vehicle is stuck in soft ground, make sure the area around the vehicle is clearthen repeatedly attempt to
drive forward
and backward.
The switching operation will be completed and the indi- cation lamp will illuminate steadily.
Examples of effective use
of the rear
differential
lock
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When one of the wheels has fallen in a ditch
CAUTION
!●
Use the rear differential
lock only as an emergency
measure when the vehicle is stuck and cannot be freed with the transfer shift lever in “4LLc” or“4HLc” position. Deactivate the rear differential lock immediately after using it.
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Examples of incorrect use
of the rear differential
lock
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WARNING
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If the “4LLc” or “4HLc” position is selected along with the rear differential
lock, the following phe-
nomena appear and it is very dangerous.Please be sure to release th
e rear differential lock on
normal roads.• If the rear differential
lock is used by mistake
when driving on a paved road: With the rear dif- ferential lock on, the po
wer to drive the vehicle
straight ahead becomes very strong, which maymake it difficult to
turn the steering wheel.
WARNING
!●
If the rear differential lo
ck is used by mistake when
turning a curve or making a
right or left turn at a
crossing or the like: The vehicle is unable to make a turn and may go straight ahead.
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4-wheel drive operation
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By selecting 4-wheel drive, both
axles of the vehicle are rigidly
connected with each other. Th
is improves the traction charac-
teristics. When turning sharp
corners or moving forward and
backward repeatedly, however, the drive line is stressed, which is felt as a braking effect. A 4-wheel drive vehicle can acceler- ate more quickly and smoothly.However, note that the braking
distance is not shorter than that
of a rear-wheel drive vehicle. When using 4-wheel drive on rough roads (snow, mud, sand,etc.), it is important to
operate the vehicle correctly.
NOTE●
The driving posture should be more upright and closer to the wheel than usual; adjust the seat to a good position foreasy steering and pedal operatio
n. Be sure to wear the seat
belt.
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After driving on rough roads, check each part of the vehi- cle and wash it thoroughly with water. Refer to the “Vehi- cle care” section and “Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation” on page 4-53.
WARNING
!●
If the rear differential lock
is used by mistake except
when making an emergency
escape on snow or fro-
zen road: It becomes difficult to make a steady turn.
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In the case where the condit
ion of the road is differ-
ent for the right tyre to drive from the left tyre (suchas one tyre on a paved road and the other on ice), direction of the vehicle
may change abruptly when
engine braking or accelerating.Do not use the rear diff
erential lock except when
making an emergency escape on a snow or frozen road, but drive with 4WD.
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Inspection and main
tenance following
rough road operation
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After operating the vehicle in rough road conditions, be sure to perform the following inspection and maintenance procedures: ●
Check that the vehicle has not been damaged by rocks, gravel, etc.
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Carefully wash the vehicle with water. After washing, drive the vehicle slowly while lightlydepressing the brake pedal in order to dry out the brakes. If the brakes still do not function properly, we recommend you to have the brakes checked as soon as possible.
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Remove the insects, dried grass, etc. clogging the radiator core.
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After crossing a stream, be sure to have the following items inspected at a MITS
UBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point and take the necessary measures. • Check the brake system and,
if necessary, have it serv-
iced. • Check the engine, transmissi
on, transfer, and differential
oil or grease level and turbid
ity. If the oil or grease is
milky, it indicates water co
ntamination. Replace it with
new oil or grease. • Grease the propeller shaft.• Check the inside of the vehi
cle. If ingress of water is
found, dry the carpet etc. • Inspect the headlamps. If th
e headlamp bulb is flooded
with water, we recommend you to have it drained.
Cautions on handling
of 4-wheel drive
vehicles
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Tyres and wheelsSince the driving torque can be
applied to the 4 wheels, the per-
formance of the vehicle when
operating in 4-wheel drive is
greatly affected by th
e condition of the tyres.
Pay close attention to the tyres. ●
Install specified tyres on all
wheels. Refer to “Tyres and
wheels” on page 9-13.
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Be sure to fit all 4 tyres an
d wheels of the same size and
type. When replacement of any of th
e tyres or wheels is neces-
sary, replace all of them.
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All tyres should be rotated
whenever the wear difference
between the front and rear tyres is recognizable.
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Wa r n i n g l a m p●
The brake warning lamp illuminates to indicate a fault in the braking system. Read “Brake warning lamp” on page 3-13.
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On vehicles with the rear di
fferential lock, the active sta-
bility & traction control (AST
C) and anti-lock brake sys-
tem (ABS) functions are
suspended while the rear
differential lock is activat
ed. ASTC indication lamp,
active stability control function OFF indication lamp, ABS warning lamp and brake warning lamp are illumi- nated while these functions are suspended. It does notindicate a problem. When the re
ar differential lock is dis-
engaged, these lamps go out and function again. Refer to “Brake warning lamp” on page 3-13, “ABSwarning lamp” on page 4-60, “ASTC indication lamp” on page 4-64, “Active stability control function OFF indica- tion lamp” on page 4-67.
When brakes are wetCheck the brake system while dr
iving at a low speed immedi-
ately after starting, especially wh
en the brakes are wet, to con-
firm they work normally. A film of water can be formed
on the brake discs and prevent
normal braking after driving in heavy rain or through largepuddles, or after the vehicle is washed. If this occurs, dry the brakes out by driving slowly while lightly depressing the brake pedal.When driving downhillIt is important to take advantage of the engine braking by shift-ing to a lower shift position while driving on steep downhill roads in order to prevent th
e brakes from overheating.
WARNING
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Never coast downhill with
the engine OFF. Keep the
engine running whenever your
vehicle is in motion.
If you turn off the engine
while driving, the power
brake booster will stop
working and your brakes
will not work as well.
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If the power assist is lost
or if either brake hydraulic
system stops working properly, have your vehicle checked immediately.
WARNING
!●
Do not leave any objects near the brake pedal or let a floor mat slide
under it; doing so could prevent the
full pedal stroke that would be necessary in an emer-gency. Make sure that the pedal can be operated freely at all times. Make sure the floor mat is securely held in place.
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