2008 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN Owner's Manual (in English)

Vehicle care
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Cleaning the sunroof*
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Clean the inside of the sunroof wi
th a soft cloth. Hard deposits
should be wiped away with a cloth dipped in warm, neutral detergent solution. Wipe away the solution with a sponge dipped in fresh water.NOTE●
The surface treatment on the inside of the glass may be removed if hard cloth or organic solvent (benzine, thinner, etc.) is used.
Engine compartment
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Clean the engine compartment
at the beginning and end of
winter. Pay particular attention
to flanges, crevices and periph-
eral parts where dust
containing road ch
emicals and other cor-
rosive materials might collect.If salt and other chemicals are
used on the roads in your area,
clean the engine compartment
at least every three months.
Never spray or splash water on the electrical components in theengine compartment, as
this may cause damage.
Do not bring the nearby parts, the plastic parts and so on into contact with sulphuric acid (battery electrolyte) which maycrack, stain or discolour them. If they are in contact, wipe off
with soft cloth, chamois or the
like and an aqueous solution of neutral detergent then immedi-ately rinse the affected pa
rts with plenty of water.
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8
Maintenance
Service precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 2 Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 3Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 3Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 6Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 10Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 11Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 13Clutch fluid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 14Power steering fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 16Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 16Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 19Parking brake break-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 24Wiper blade rubber replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 25General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 27For cold and snowy weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 28Fusible links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 29Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 29Replacement of lamp bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 36
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8-2 Maintenance
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Service precautions
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Adequate care of your vehicle at
regular intervals serves to pre-
serve the value and appear
ance as long as possible.
Maintenance items as described in this owner’s manual can beperformed by the owner. We recommend you to have the periodic inspection and main- tenance performed by a MITS
UBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point or another specialist. In the event a malfunction or other problem is discovered, we recommend you to have it checked and repaired. This s
ection contains information on
inspection maintenance procedures that you can do yourself. Follow the instructions and
cautions for each of the various
procedures.
WARNING
!●
When checking or servicing
the inside of the engine
compartment, make sure th
e engine is switched off
and has had a chan
ce to cool down.
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If it is necessary to do
work in the engine compart-
ment with the engine runni
ng, be especially careful
that your clothing, hair, et
c., does not become caught
by the fan, drive belts, or other moving parts.
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Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open flames around fuel or battery. The fumes are flammable.
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Be extremely cautious wh
en working around the
battery. It contains poison
ous and corrosive sulphu-
ric acid.
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Do not get under your vehicle with just the body jack supporting it. Always use automotive jackstands.
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Improper handling of comp
onents and materials
used in the vehicle ca
n endanger your personal
safety. We recommend you to consult a specialist fornecessary information.WARNING
!
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Maintenance
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Catalytic converter
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For ordinary use, there are no
particular precautions except that
of using unleaded petrol. The exhaust gas scavenging de
vices used with the catalytic
converter are extremely efficien
t for the reduction of noxious
gases. The catalytic converter is
installed in the exhaust sys-
tem.It is important to keep the engine properly tuned to ensure proper catalyst
operation and prevent po
ssible catalyst damage.
NOTE●
In case of the petrol-power
ed vehicles, use UNLEADED
PETROL ONLY of the type recommended in “Fuel selec- tion” on page 2.
Bonnet
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To open 1. Pull the release lever towards you to unlock the bonnet.
WARNING
!●
As with any vehicle, do not park or operate this vehicle in areas where comb
ustible materials such as
dry grass or leaves can come in contact with a hotexhaust since a fire could occur.
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Paint should not be applied to the catalytic con- verter.
LHD
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2. Raise the bonnet while pressing the safety lock. NOTE●
Only open the bonnet when th
e wipers are in the parked
position. Failure to do so may cause bonnet damage.
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Maintenance
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3. Support the bonnet by inserting the support bar in its slot.
To close 1. Unlatch the support bar and clip it in its holder. 2. Slowly lower the bonnet to a position about 30 cm above
the closed position, then let it drop.
3. Make sure the bonnet is securely locked by softly lifting
the centre of the bonnet.
NOTE●
If this does not close the bonne
t, release it from a slightly
higher position.
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Do not press down the bonnet hard with a hand as it may damage the bonnet.
CAUTION
!●
Note that the support bar may disengage the bonnet if the open bonnet is lifted by a strong wind.
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After inserting the suppor
t bar into the slot, make
sure the bar supports the bonnet securely from fall-ing down on to your head or body.
CAUTION
!●
Be careful that hands or fingers are not trapped when closing the bonnet.
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8-6 Maintenance
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Engine oil
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To check and refill engine oil
The engine oil used has a signifi
cant effect on the engine’s per-
formance, service life and startabi
lity. Be sure to use oil of the
recommended quality and appropriate viscosity. All engines consume a certain amount of oil during normal operation. Therefore, it is important to check the oil level atregular intervals or before starting a long trip.
3200 models
3800 models
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