2008 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN Owner's Manual (in English)

Maintenance
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1. Park the car on a horizontal surface. 2. Switch off the engine. 3. Wait a few minutes. 4. Remove the dipstick and wi
pe it with a clean cloth.
5. Reinsert the dipstick as far as it goes. 6. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level, which should
always be within the range indicated.
7. If the oil level is below the specified limit, remove the cap
located on the cylinder head cover and add enough oil to raise the level to within the specified range. Do not over-fill to avoid engine damage. Be sure to use the specified engine oil and do not mix various types of oil.
8. After adding oil, cl
ose the cap securely.
9. Confirm the oil level by repeating step 4 to 6. Use only the recommended oils wi
th an ACEA or API classifi-
cation as specified in this manual.
NOTE●
Engine oil consumption is greatly influenced by payload, engine speed, etc. It may
reach 1.0 lit./1,000 km depend-
ing on style of driving.
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The engine oil will deterior
ate rapidly if the vehicle is
subjected to severe conditions, requiring earlier oil replacement. Please refer to the maintenance schedule.
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For handling of used engine oils, refer to page 8.
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Selection of engine oilPetrol-powered vehicles●
Select engine oil of the proper SAE viscosity number according to the atmos
pheric temperature.
SAE 0W-30, 5W-30, and 5W-40 engine oils can only be used if they meet ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4 or A5/B5 and API SG (or higher) specifications.
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Use engine oil conforming to the following classification: • API classification: “For
service SG” or higher
• ILSAC certificated oil• ACEA classification: “For service A1/B1, A3/B3, A3/B4 or A5/B5”
NOTE●
Use of additives is not r
ecommended since they may
reduce the effectiveness of
additives already included in
the engine oil. It may result
in failure of the mechanical
assembly.
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Diesel-powered vehiclesVehicles without diesel
particulate filter (DPF)

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Select engine oil of the
proper SAE viscosity number
according to the atmospheric temperature.
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Use engine oil conforming to the following classification: • ACEA classification: “For service A1/B1, A3/ B3, A3/B4 or A5/B5” • API classification:“For service CD” or higher
NOTE●
Use of additives is not r
ecommended since they may
reduce the effectiveness of a
dditives already included in
the engine oil. It may result in failure of the mechanical assembly.
Vehicles with diesel
particulate filter (DPF)

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Select engine oil of the proper SAE viscosity number according to the atmo
spheric temperature.
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Use engine oil conforming to the following classification: • ACEA classification:“For service C1, C2 or C3” • JASO classification: “For service DL-1”If those classifications are
not available,
contact a MIT-
SUBISHI MOTORS author
ized Service Point.
NOTE●
Use of additives is not recommended since they may reduce the effectiveness of
additives already included in
the engine oil. It may result
in failure of the mechanical
assembly.
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Engine coolant
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To check the coolant levelA translucent coolant reserve tank
is located in the engine com-
partment. The coolant level in this tank should be kept between the“LOW” and “FULL” marks when measured while the engine is cold.
To add coolantThe cooling system is a closed
system and normally the loss of
coolant should be very slight.
A noticeable drop in the coolant
level could indicate leakage. If
this occurs, we recommend you
to have the system checked as soon as possible. If the level should drop below th
e “LOW” level on the reserve
tank, open the lid
and add coolant.
Also, if the reserve tank is completely empty, remove the radia- tor cap and add coolant until the
level reaches the filler neck.
Anti-freezeThe engine coolant contains an ethylene glycol anti-corrosion agent. The cylinder head and
water pump housing are cast alu-
minium alloy, and periodic changing of the engine coolant is necessary to prevent corrosion of these parts. Use “DIA QUEEN SUPER LONG LIFE COOLANT” or equivalent.MITSUBISHI Genuine Coolan
t has excellent protection
against corrosion and rust form
ation of all metals including
aluminium and can avoid blockages in the radiator, heater, cyl-inder head, engine block, etc.
WARNING
!●
Do not open the radiator ca
p while the engine is hot.
The coolant system is u
nder pressure and any hot
coolant escaping coul
d cause severe burns.
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Because of the necessity of this
anti-corrosion agent, the cool-
ant must not be replaced with
plain water even in summer. The
required concentration of anti
-freeze differs depending on the
expected ambient temperature.During cold weatherThe engine coolant mixture used
at the factory provides protec-
tion against freezing for temperat
ures as low as approximately
-30 °C. The concentration should
be checked before the start of
cold weather and anti-freeze adde
d to the system if necessary
to prevent damage to engine
and radiator due to freezing.
Wa s h e r f l u i d
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Windscreen washer fluidThe windshield washer fluid reservoir is in the engine compart- ment. Check the washer fluid level
at regular intervals and add
washer fluid to reservoir if necessary.NOTE●
The washer fluid container
serves the windscreen and
headlamps (if so equipped).
Ambient temperature
(minimum) °C
-15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -50
Anti-freeze concentra-
tion %
30 35 40 45 50 60
CAUTION
!●
Do not use alcohol or me
thanol anti-freeze or any
engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanolanti-freeze. The use of an improper anti-freeze can cause corrosion of the
aluminium components.
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For effective anti-corro
sion and anti-freeze per-
formance, keep the anti-f
reeze concentration within
the range of 30 to 60 %. Concentrations
exceeding 60 % will result in a
reduction of both the an
ti-freeze and cooling per-
formance thus adversely
affecting the engine.
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Do not top up with water only.
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Rear window washer fluid
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1. Remove the rear window washer fluid reservoir filler port
lid (A) on the backdoor.
2. Pull out the rear window washer fluid reservoir filler port
(B) and check the washer fluid level. If the level is low, replenish the container with washer fluid.
During cold weather
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To ensure proper operation of th
e washers at low temperatures,
use a fluid containing
an anti-freez
ing agent.
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Brake fluid
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To check the fluid levelThe brake fluid level is monito
red by a float. When the brake
fluid level falls below the “MIN” mark, the brake fluid warning lamp lights up. The brake fluid level must be
between the “MAX” and “MIN”
marks on the reservoir.
If the level is below the “MIN
” mark, check according to the
following procedure:1. Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” or “ACC” position. 2. Repeatedly depress the brake
pedal until significant resist-
ance is felt (normally after about 40 times).
3. Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir.
The brake fluid level must be between the “MAX” and “MIN” marks on the reservoir.
The fluid level falls slightly with wear of the brake pads, but this does not indicate any abnormality.If the brake fluid level falls markedly in a short length of time, it indicates leaks fr
om the brake system.
If this occurs, we recommend yo
u to have the vehicle checked.
LHD
RHD
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Fluid typeUse brake fluid conforming to
DOT3 or DOT4 from a sealed
container. The brake fluid is
hygroscopic. Too much moisture
in the brake fluid will adversely
affect the brake system, reduc-
ing the brake performance.
Clutch fluid
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To check the fluid levelThe clutch fluid in the master cylinder should be checked whenperforming other underhood service. In addition, the system should be checked for leakage at the same time.Check to ensure that the clutch
fluid level is always between
the “MAX” and “MIN” level mark
ings on the fluid reservoir.
CAUTION
!●
Take care in handling brake fluid as it is harmful to the eyes, may irritate your skin and also damage painted surfaces.
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Use only the specified brake fluid. Do not mix or add different brands of brake fluid to prevent chemical reactions.Do not let any petroleum-based fluid touch, mix with, or get into the brake fluid. This will damage the seals.
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Keep the reservoir tank ca
p closed to prevent the
brake fluid from deteriorating except maintenance.
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Clean the filler cap before
removing and close the
cap securely after maintenance.
LHD
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