2008 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN Owner's Manual (in English)

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Parking
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To park the vehicle, fully enga
ge the parking
brake, and then
move the gearshift lever to th
e 1st or “R” (Reverse) position
for vehicles with M/T, or set
the selector lever to the “P”
(PARK) position on A/T vehicles.Parking on a hillTo prevent the vehicle from rolling, follow these procedures:Parking on a downhill slopeTurn the front wheels toward the kerb and move the vehicleforward until the kerb side wheel gently touches the kerb.Apply the parking brake and place
the gearshift lever into the
“R” (Reverse) position (with M/T) or the selector lever into the “P” (PARK) position (with A/T).If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.Parking on an uphill slopeTurn the front wheels away from
the kerb and move the vehicle
back until the kerb side wheel gently touches the kerb.Apply the parking brake and place
the gearshift lever into the
1st position (with M/T) or the selector lever into the “P” (PARK) position (with A/T).If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.
CAUTION
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Before driving, be sure that the parking brake is fully released and brake warning lamp is off.If a vehicle is driven wi
thout releasing the parking
brake, the brake will be
overheated, resulting in
ineffective brak
ing and possible brake failure.
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When you intend to apply
the parking brake, firmly
press the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to a com- plete stop before pullin
g the parking brake lever.
Pulling the parking brake
lever with the vehicle
moving could make the rear
wheels lock up, thereby
making the vehicle unstable.
It could also cause the
parking brake to malfunction.
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If the brake warning lamp
does not extinguish when
the parking brake is fully released, the brake system may be abnormal. Have your vehicle checked immediately.For details, refer to “Bra
ke warning lamp” on page
3-13.
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NOTE●
If your vehicle is equipped with A/T, be sure to apply the parking brake before moving the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position. If you move
the selector lever to the “P”
(PARK) position before applying the parking brake, itmay be difficult to disengage the selector lever from the “P” (PARK) position when next you drive the vehicle, requiring application of a strong force to the selector leverto move from the “P” (PARK) position.
Parking with the engine runningNever leave the engine running while you take a short sleep/rest or while you open or cl
ose a gate or garage door, etc.
Also, never leave the engine running in a closed or poorly ven-tilated place. Leaving the engine
running risks injury or death
from accidentally moving the g
earshift lever (on M/T vehicles)
or the selector lever (on A/T
vehicles) or the accumulation of
toxic exhaust fumes in the passenger compartment.Where you park When leaving the vehicleAlways remove the key from the ignition switch and lock all doors (including the backdoor) when leaving the vehicle unat- tended.Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit area.
Steering wheel height adjustment
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1. Release the tilt lock lever
while holding the steering wheel
up.
2. Adjust the steering wheel
to the desired height.
3. Securely lock the steering wheel by pulling the tilt lock
lever fully upward.
WARNING
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Do not park your vehicle in
areas where combustible
materials such as dry grass or leaves can come incontact with a hot exhaust,
since a fire could occur.
A- Locked B- Release
WARNING
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Do not attempt to adjust
the steering wheel while
you are driving the vehicle.
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Inside rear-view mirror
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Adjust the rear-view mirror only
after making any seat adjust-
ments so you have a clear view
to the rear of the vehicle.
Adjust the rear-view mirror to maximize the view through the rear window.To adjust the vertical mirror positionIt is possible to move the mirror up and down to adjust its posi- tion.
WARNING
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Do not attempt to adjust the rear-view mirror while driving. This can be dangerous. Always adjust the mirror before driving.
Type 1 Type 2
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To reduce the glareType 1The lever (A) at the bottom of th
e mirror can be used to adjust
the mirror to reduce the glare
from the headlamps of vehicles
behind you during night driving.
Type 2When the headlamps of the vehicles behind you are verybright, the reflection factor of
the rear-view mirror is automati-
cally changed to
reduce the glare.
Normally, use the automatic mo
de. When the switch (1) is
pressed, the indicator (2) illu
minates and the reflection factor
of the mirror is automatically changed.NOTE●
Do not hang items on, or spray glass cleaner on the sensor (3), as reduced sensitivity could result.
1- Normal 2- Anti-glare
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Outside rear-view mirrors
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Compound curved-surface mirror*On the driver’s side, a compound curved-surface mirror is used, while on the front passenger’s side, a single curved-sur- face mirror is used. While the single curved-surface
mirror has a fixed curvature,
the compound curved-surface mirr
or has different curvatures
between the inner and outer sides of the boundary line (A).The inner side of the boundary line provides the same vision as that available from an ordinary door mirror. However, the outer side of the boundary line provides a widerangle of vision compared to an ordinary door mirror.
To adjust the mirror position
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The outside rear-view mirrors can
be operated when the igni-
tion switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
1- Compound curved-surface mirror 2- Single curved-surface mirror
WARNING
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The sense of distance that
you get from an object
you see on the inner side of
the mirror boundary line
differs from the sense of distance that you get from an object you see on the outer side. An object you see on the
outer side of the boundary
line of the mirror will look farther away than actu- ally is as compared with
an object you see on the
inner side.WARNING
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Do not attempt to adjust the rear-view mirrors while driving. This can be dangerous. Always adjust the mirrors before driving.
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Your vehicle is equipped
with convex type mirrors.
Please take into considera
tion, that objects you see
in the mirror will look
smaller and farther away
compared to a normal flat mirror. Do not use this mirror to estimate distance of follow- ing vehicles when changing lanes.
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1. Place the lever (A) to the sa
me side as the mirror whose
adjustment is desired.
2. Press the switch (B) to the left, right, up or down to adjust
the mirror position.
3. Return the lever (A) back to the middle position (•).
Retracting and extending the outside mirrors
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The outside mirrors can be folded in towards the side window to prevent damage when
parking in narrow areas.
L- Left outside mirror adjustment R- Right outside mirror adjustment 1- Up 2- Down3- Right 4- Left
CAUTION
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Do not drive the vehicle wi
th the mirror folded in.
The lack of rearward visibility normally provided the mirror could lead
to an accident.
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Retracting and extending the mirrors using the mirror retractor switchWith the ignition switch in the “ON” or “ACC” position, push the mirror retractor switch to retract the mirrors. Push it again to extend the mirrors to their original positions. After placing the ignition switch in the “LOCK” position, it ispossible to retract and extend the mirrors using the mirror retractor switch for about 30 seconds.
NOTE●
Be careful not to get your hands trapped while a mirror is moving.
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If you move a mirror by hand or it moves after hitting a person or object, you may not be able to return it to its original position using the mirr
or retractor switch. If this
happens, push the mirror retract
or switch to place the mir-
ror in its retracted position a
nd then push the switch again
to return the mirror to its original position.
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If the battery voltage is low
and you start the engine while
extending the mirrors, the mirrors may stop part-way. If this happens, push the mirror retractor switch to retract themirrors and then push the switch again to extend them.
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When freezing has occurred an
d mirrors fail to operate as
intended, please refrain from repeated pushing of theretractor switch as this action
can result in burn-out of the
mirror motor circuits.
CAUTION
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It is possible to retract and extend the mirrors by hand. After retracting a mirror using the mirrorretractor switch, however, you should extend it by using the switch again, not by hand. If you extended the mirror by hand after retracting it using theswitch, it would not properly lock in position. As a result, it could move beca
use of the wind or vibra-
tion while you are driving, taking away your rear-ward visibility.
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Automatic extension of mirrorsIf the engine is stopped and st
arted with the mirrors retracted,
the mirrors automatically extend
for safety when the vehicle
speed reaches 30 km/h (19 mph).Heated mirror*
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To demist or defrost the outside rear-view mirrors, press the rear window demister switch. The indication lamp (C) will illuminate while the demister is on.The heater will be turned off automatically in about 20 minutes.
Ignition switch
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LOCKThe engine is stopped and the steering wheel locked. The keycan only be inserted and removed in this position.ACCThe engine is stopped, but the
electrical devices such as the
radio and cigarette lighter can be operated.ONThe engine is running, and al
l the vehicle’s electrical devices
can be operated.STARTThe starter motor operates. After
the engine has started, release
the key and it will automatically return to the “ON” position.Vehicles with M/T Vehicles with A/T
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