2008 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN brake

For emergencies
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Towing with front wheels off the ground (Type B)Place the gearshift lever in the
“N” (Neutral) position (manual
transmission) or the selector
lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL)
position (automatic transmission). Release the parking brake.
Towing with rear wheels off the ground (Type C)Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position (manualtransmission) or the selector
lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL)
position (automatic transmission). Turn the ignition key to the “ACC” position and secure the
steering wheel in a straight-
ahead position w
ith a rope or tie-down
strap. Never place the
ignition switch in the “LOCK” position when towing.
CAUTION
!●
Never tow an automatic transmission vehicle with the front wheels up (and the rear wheels on theground) (Type B) when the automatic transmission fluid level is low. This may cause serious and expen- sive damage to the transmission.
CAUTION
!●
As your vehicle equipped with the Active Stability & Traction Control system (A
STC) is towed with the
ignition switch in the “ON” position and only thefront wheels or only the rear wheels raised off the ground, the active traction control system may oper- ate, resulting in an accident.
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2. Keep the engine running.
If the engine is not running, turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” or “ON” position to unlock the steering wheel.
3. Place the gearshift lever in
the “N” (Neutral) position
(with manual transmission) or the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (with automatic transmission).
4. Shift the transfer shift lever to the “2H” position. 5. Turn on the hazard warning
lamps if required by law.
(Follow the local driving laws and regulations.)
6. During towing make sure th
at close contact is maintained
between the drivers of both ve
hicles, and that the vehicles
travel at low speed.
CAUTION
!●
When the engine is not r
unning, the brake booster
and power steering pump do not operate. This means higher brake depression force and highersteering effort are required.
Therefore, vehicle oper-
ation is more difficult than usual.
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Do not leave the key in the “LOCK” position or do not remove the ignition ke
y from the ignition switch
while driving. The steering
wheel will lock, causing
loss of control.
CAUTION
!●
Avoid sudden braking,
sudden acceleration and
sharp turning; such opera
tion could cause damage
to the towing hooks or the tow rope.People in the vicinity coul
d be injured as a result.
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When towing or being towed down a long slope, the brakes may overheat reduci
ng the effectiveness. In
this situation, have your
vehicle transported by a
tow truck.
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When the vehicle with auto
matic transmission is to
be towed by another vehicl
e with all wheels on the
ground, make sure that the towing speed and dis- tance given below are never exceeded, avoidingdamage to the transmission. Towing speed: 50 km/h (31 mph) Towing distance: 50 km (31 miles) For the towing speed and th
e towing distance, follow
the local driving laws and regulations.
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Operation under adve
rse driving conditions
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On a flooded road●
Avoid flooded roads. Water could enter the brake discs, resulting in temporarily ineff
ective brakes. In such cases,
lightly depress the brake pedal
to see if the brakes operate
properly. If they do not, li
ghtly depress the pedal several
times while driving in order to dry the brake pads.
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When driving in rain or on a road with many puddles a layer of water may form between the tyres and the road surface. This reduces a tyre’s fricti
onal resistance on the road,
resulting in loss of steering stability and braking capabil- ity. To cope with this, observe the following items:
On a snow-covered or frozen road ●
When driving on a snow-covered or frozen road, it is rec- ommended that you use snow tyres or tyre chains. Refer to the “Snow tyres” and “Tyre chains” sections.
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Avoid high-speed operation,
sudden acceleration, abrupt
brake application and sharp cornering.
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Depressing the brake pedal during travel on snowy or icy roads may cause tyre slippage and skidding. When trac- tion between the tyres and the
road is reduced the wheels
may skid and the vehicle canno
t readily be brought to a
stop by conventional braking techniques. Braking will dif- fer, depending upon whether you have anti-lock brakes(ABS). As your vehicle is equipped with ABS, brake by pressing the brake pedal hard, and keeping it pressed.
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Allow extra distance between y
our vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you, and avoid sudden braking.
On a bumpy or rutted road Drive as slow as possible when driving on bumpy or rutted roads.
(a) Drive your vehicle at slow speed. (b) Do not drive on worn tyres. (c) Always maintain the spec
ified tyre inflation pres-
sures.
CAUTION
!●
The impact on tyres and/
or wheels when driving on
a bumpy or rutted road ca
n damage the tyre and/or
wheel.
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Vehicle care
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CAUTION
!●
When washing the under si
de of your vehicle or
wheel, be careful not to injure your hands.
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If your vehicle has rain sensor wipers, place the wiper switch lever in the
“OFF” position to deacti-
vate the rain sensor before
washing the
vehicle. Oth-
erwise, the wipers will
operate in the presence of
water spray on the windscreen and may get dam- aged as a result.
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Refrain from excessively using a car wash as its brushes may scratch the pain
t surface, causing it to
lose its gloss. Scratches will be especially
visible on darker col-
oured vehicles.
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Never spray or splash water on the electrical compo- nents in the engine compartment, as this may adversely affect
engine starting.
Exercise caution also wh
en washing the underbody;
be careful not to spray wa
ter into the engine com-
partment.
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Some types of hot water washing equipment apply high pressure and heat to
the vehicle. They may
cause heat distortion and damage to the vehicle resinparts and may result in floo
ding of the vehicle inte-
rior. Therefore;• Maintain a distance of approx. 50 cm or more between the vehicle body
and the washing nozzle.
• When washing around the
door glass, hold the
nozzle at a distance of more than 50 cm and atright angles to the glass surface.
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After washing the vehicle,
drive the vehicle slowly
while lightly depressing
the brake pedal several
times in order to dry out the brakes.Leaving the brakes wet could result in reduced braking performance. Also,
there is a possibility that
they could freeze up or b
ecome inoperative due to
rust, rendering the vehicle unable to move.
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Using an automatic car wash, pay attention to the following items, refering
to the operation manual or
consulting a car wash opera
tor. If the following pro-
cedure is not followed, it
could result in damage to
your vehicle.• The outside mirrors are retracted.• The wiper arm assembly is taped.• If your vehicle is equipped with a rear deflector or roof rails, consult a car
wash operator before using
the car wash.• If your vehicle has rain
sensor wipers, place the
wiper switch lever in the
“OFF” position to deacti-
vate the rain sensor.CAUTION
!
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Vehicle care
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Polishing
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The vehicle should only be polished if the paintwork has become stained or lost its lustre. Matt-finish parts and plastic bumpers must not be polished, polishing these parts will stain them or damage their finish.Damaged paint
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Small cracks and scratches in the paint coat should be touched up as soon as possible with
MITSUBISHI touch-up paint to
prevent corrosion.Check body areas facing the road or the tyres carefully for damage to the paint coat caused by
flying stones, etc. The paint
code number for your vehicle can be found on the vehicleinformation code plate in
the engine compartment.
Cleaning plastic parts
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Use a sponge or chamois leather. If a car wax adheres on a grey
or black rough surface of the
bumper, moulding or lamps,
the surface becomes white. In
such a case, wipe it off using lukewarm water and soft cloth orchamois leather.
CAUTION
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Do not use a scrubbing brush or other hard tools as they may damage the plastic part surface.
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Do not use wax containi
ng compound (polishing
powder) which may damage
the plastic part surface.
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Do not bring the plastic part
s into contact with gaso-
line, light oil, brake fluids, engine oils, greases, paint thinners, and sulphuric ac
id (battery electrolyte)
which may crack, stain or
discolour the plastic
parts. If they touch the plastic pa
rt, wipe them off with soft
cloth, chamois or the like
and an aqueous solution of
neutral detergent then
immediately rinse the
affected parts with water.
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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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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
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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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