2008 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN steering wheel

Starting and driving
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Climbing sharp gradesSet the transfer shift lever to
the “4LLc” position to maximize
the engine torque.NOTE●
Choose as smooth a slope as possible with few stones or other obstacles.
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Before attempting to drive up the slope, walk up it to con- firm that the vehicle can handle the grade.
Descending sharp gradesSet the transfer shift lever to the “4LLc” position, use the engine brake (downshifting) and descend slowly.
NOTE●
When descending a sharp grade,
if the brakes are applied
suddenly because of an obstacle encountered, control of the vehicle could be lost. Before descending the slope, walk down it and confirm the path.
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Before descending a grade, it is necessary to choose the appropriate gear. Avoid changi
ng gears or depressing the
clutch while descending the grade.
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MITSUBISHI MOTORS is not responsible to the opera- tor for any damage or injury caused or liability incurred by the improper and negligent operation of a vehicle. Alltechniques of vehicle operation described herein depend on the skill and experience of the operator and other par- ticipating parties and any deviation from the recom-mended operation instructions above is at their own risk.
Turning sharp cornersWhen turning a sharp corner in
the “4HLc” or “4LLc” position
at low speed, a slight differen
ce in steering may be experienced
similar to as if the brakes were applied. This is called tight cor-ner braking and results from each of the 4 tyres being at a dif- ferent distance fr
om the corner.
The phenomenon is peculiar to 4-wheel drive vehicles. If thisoccurs, either straighten the st
eering wheel, or change to rear-
wheel drive.
WARNING
!●
Go straight up. Do not try to traverse across a steep slope.
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If you begin to lose traction, ease off the accelerator pedal and gently turn th
e steering wheel alterna-
tively left and right to regain adequate tractionagain.WARNING
!●
Avoid snaking down a sharp grade. Descend the grade as straight as possible.
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Brake pads●
Avoid hard braking situations. New brakes need to be broken-in by moderate use for thefirst 200 km (125 miles).
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The disc brakes are provided with a warning device which emits a shrieking metallic sound while braking if thebrake pads have reached their wear limit. If you hear this sound, have the brake pads replaced immediately.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
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Environmental conditions can ha
ve an effect on braking. Dur-
ing sudden braking when there is
snow, ice, oil, water etc. on
the road surface, a skid may occu
r. In this situation, steering
control and braking effectivenes
s is reduced and the stopping
distance is increased. The vehicl
e may also go into an uncon-
trolled spin.The ABS helps prevent the wheel
s from locking during brak-
ing, thus maintaining directional stability, ensuring controlla- bility and providing optimum braking force.Driving hints●
Always maintain the same di
stance from the vehicle in
front of you as you would for a vehicle not equipped with ABS. Compared with vehicles not fitted with ABS, your vehiclemay require a longer stopping distance in the following cases: • Driving on gravel or snow-covered roads.• Driving with tyre chains installed. • Driving on roads where the
road surface is pitted or has
other differences in surface height.• Driving on bumpy roads or
other poor dr
iving surfaces.
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In order to ensure the anti
-lock brake system (ABS) will
operate correctly in situations
where tyre chains have been
fitted, drive in the “4H”,
“4HLc”, or “4LLc” position.
WARNING
!●
Driving with worn brake pads will make it harder to stop, and can cause an accident.
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Starting and driving
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Power steering system
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When the engine is stopped, the
power steering system will not
function and it will require greater
manual effort to operate the
steering wheel. Keep this in mind
in particular when towing the
vehicle. Never turn off the engine while driving. Periodically check the power steering fluid level.
Active stability & traction control (ASTC)
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The active stability & traction
control (ASTC) takes overall
control of the anti-lo
ck brake system, active stability control
function and active traction control function to maintain thevehicle’s stability and traction.
Please read this section in con-
junction with the pages on the
anti-lock brake system, active
stability control function and
active traction control function.
Anti-lock brake
system (ABS)
→ p. 4-58
Active stability control function
→ p. 4-66
Active traction control function
→ p. 4-68
CAUTION
!●
Do not hold the steering
wheel in the fully turned
position (either left or ri
ght), for long
er than 10 sec-
onds.This can cause damage to
the power steering system.
CAUTION
!●
Do not over-rely on the
ASTC. Even when the ASTC
is operating, there are limits to how far it can ensure vehicle stability; reckless driving may lead to acci-dents. Always drive carefully, taking account of the road conditions.
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Be sure to use the same specified type and size of tyre on all 4 wheels. Otherw
ise, there is a possibility
that the ASTC will
not work properly.
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Driving hints
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When extricating the vehicle
from mud, sand or fresh snow
with the transfer shift lever in the “2H”, “4H”, or “4HLc” posi- tion, you may find that operation of the ASTC prevents the engine speed from increasing in
response to depression of the
accelerator pedal. If this happens
and the vehicle remains stuck
as a result, place the transfer sh
ift lever in the “4LLc” position
or turn the active stability cont
rol switch OFF. The vehicle will
then be easier to extricate. (Bra
ke control of the active traction
control function is still working to prevent wheel spins when ASC OFF switch “OFF” or
“4LLc” position selected.)
NOTE●
If the vehicle speed increases
to about 120 km/h (75 mph)
with the active stability cont
rol function deactivated, the
active stability control function automatically starts oper-ating. To subsequently stop the active stability control function, stop the vehicle
and press the ASC OFF switch
again.
Active stability control function
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The active stability control function is designed to help main-tain the vehicle’s control in slippery conditions, or during rapid steering maneuvers. It works by controlling the engine output and brake on each wheel.NOTE●
The active stability control function does not operate when the transfer shift lever is in the “4LLc” position. When the active stability control function is operatingwith the transfer shift lever
in the “2H”, “4H” or “4HLc”
position, moving the shift lever to the “4LLc” position makes the active stability cont
rol function d
eactivate auto-
matically.
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On vehicles with rear differ
ential lock, th
e active stability
control function does not operate when the rear differen-tial lock is activated.
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For pleasant driving
Ventilators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 2 Front automatic air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 4Rear heater* / Rear air conditioning* . . . . . . . . . .5- 15Important operation tips for the air conditioning . .5- 18Air purifier (with deodorizing function) . . . . . . . .5- 19LW/MW/FM electronic tuning radio with CD player* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 20LW/MW/FM electronic tuning radio with CD autochanger* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 43Steering wheel remote control switch* . . . . . . . . .5- 70Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 72Handling of compact discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 74Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 77Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 77Ashtray* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 81Cigarette lighter* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 82Accessory socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 83Interior lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 85Storage spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 92Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 99Rear shelf (3-door models)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 101Cargo area cover (5-door models)* . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 103Convenient hooks (5-door models)* . . . . . . . . . . .5- 105
Luggage hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 105 Coat hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 106Installation position for warning triangle . . . . . . . 5- 107
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5-70 For pleasant driving
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Steering wheel remote control switch
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The remote control switches are lo
cated on the left side of the
steering wheel. These switches can be used when
the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position.NOTE●
Do not push two or more of the steering wheel remote control switches at the same time.
To turn on the powerPWR (ON-OFF) button — 3When the power is off, press this button to turn the power on.To turn the power off, press this button for 2 seconds or longer.To adjust the volumeVolume up button — 1The volume will increase when this button is pressed.Volume down button — 2The volume will decrease when this button is pressed.To listen to the audio systemSelect the desired mode by lightly pressing the mode change button (3). The mode switches between the
radio and CD with each push
of the button.To listen to the radioTo select FM/MW/LW modeMode change button — 3 Select the desired band by pressing this button. The order is: FM1
→ FM2
→ FM3
→ MW
→ LW
→ CD
→
FM1.Automatic radio tuningSeek up button — 4/Seek down button — 5 After pressing these buttons, the
reception of the selected sta-
tion will begin.
1- Volume up button 2- Volume down button 3- PWR (ON-OFF)/Mode change button 4- Seek up/Track up/Fast-forward button5- Seek down/Track down/Fast-reverse button
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If the vehicle breaks down
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If the vehicle breaks down on th
e road, move it to the shoulder
and use the hazard warning flashers and/or the warning triangle etc.Refer to “Hazard warning fl
asher switch” on page 3-66.
If the engine stops/failsVehicle operation and control are
affected if the engine stops.
Before moving the vehicle to a
safe area, be aware of the fol-
lowing:●
The brake booster becomes inoperative and the pedal effort will increase. Press down the brake pedal harder than usual.
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Since the power steering pump is no longer operative, the steering wheel feels
heavy when turning it. Turn the wheel
with more effort than usual.
Emergency starting
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If the engine cannot be started
because the battery is weak or
dead, the battery from another ve
hicle can be used with jumper
cables to start the engine.
WARNING
!●
To start the engine using
jumper cables connected to
another vehicles, perfor
m the correct procedures
according to the instructio
n below. Incorrect proce-
dures could result in a fire or explosion or damage to the vehicles.CAUTION
!●
Do not attempt to start the engine by pulling or pushing the vehicle. It could damage your vehicle.
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Always wear protective eye goggles when working near the battery.
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Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
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13. Check your tyre inflation pressure at the next gasstation.
The correct pressures are shown
on the door label. See the
illustration.
To store the flat tyre or spare tyre
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1. Attach the wheel to the spare wheel hanger (A) while
aligning the holes in the wheel with the bolts on the spare wheel hanger. Using the wheel nut wrench,
tighten the spare wheel nuts
firmly. Tightening torque 37 to 54 Nm (Achieved by applying a force of 140 to 200 N at the end of the wheel nut wrench s
upplied with the vehicle.)
CAUTION
!●
After changing the tyre
and driving the vehicle
about 1,000 km (620 miles)
, retighten the wheel nuts
to make sure that they have not come loose.
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If the steering wheel vibr
ates when driving after
changing the tyre, we recommend you to have thetyres checked for balance.
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Do not mix one type of tyre with another or use a different size from the one listed. This would causeearly wear and poor handling.
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