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4-wheel drive operation
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By selecting 4-wheel drive, both
axles of the vehicle are rigidly
connected with each other. Th
is improves the traction charac-
teristics. When turning sharp
corners or moving forward and
backward repeatedly, however, the drive line is stressed, which is felt as a braking effect. A 4-wheel drive vehicle can acceler- ate more quickly and smoothly.However, note that the braking
distance is not shorter than that
of a rear-wheel drive vehicle. When using 4-wheel drive on rough roads (snow, mud, sand,etc.), it is important to
operate the vehicle correctly.
NOTE●
The driving posture should be more upright and closer to the wheel than usual; adjust the seat to a good position foreasy steering and pedal operatio
n. Be sure to wear the seat
belt.
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After driving on rough roads, check each part of the vehi- cle and wash it thoroughly with water. Refer to the “Vehi- cle care” section and “Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation” on page 4-53.
WARNING
!●
If the rear differential lock
is used by mistake except
when making an emergency
escape on snow or fro-
zen road: It becomes difficult to make a steady turn.
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In the case where the condit
ion of the road is differ-
ent for the right tyre to drive from the left tyre (suchas one tyre on a paved road and the other on ice), direction of the vehicle
may change abruptly when
engine braking or accelerating.Do not use the rear diff
erential lock except when
making an emergency escape on a snow or frozen road, but drive with 4WD.
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Driving on dry paved road and highwaySelect the “2H” or “4H” position to drive on the dry paved road. Especially on dry highway
, never select the “4HLc” or
“4LLc” position.
Driving on snowy or icy roads Set the transfer shift lever to
the “4H” or “4HLc” position in
accordance with the road conditions, and then graduallydepress the accelerator pe
dal for a smooth start.
NOTE●
The use of snow tyres and/or tyre chains is recommended.
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In order to ensure that the
anti-lock brake
system (ABS)
will operate correctly in situ
ations where tyre chains have
been fitted, drive in the “4
H”, “4HLc” or “4LLc” position.
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Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, avoid sudden braking, and use engine braking (downshifting).
Driving on sandy or muddy roadsSet the transfer shift lever to the “4HLc” or “4LLc” positionand then gradually depress th
e accelerator pedal for a smooth
start. Keep the pressure on th
e accelerator pedal as constant as
possible, and drive at low speed.
CAUTION
!●
Selecting the “4HLc” or “4LLc” position to drive on dry paved road will increase the fuel consumption with possible noise genera
tion and early tyre wear.
It may also increase the di
fferential oil temperature,
resulting in possible damage to the driving system. Further, the drive train wi
ll be subjected to excessive
loading, possibly leading
to oil leakage, component
seizure, or other serious faults.
CAUTION
!●
Avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration, and sharp turning; such opera
tions could cause skidding
and spinouts.
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NOTE●
Avoid sudden braking, acceler
ation, and turning; such
operations could result in the vehicle becoming stuck.
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If the vehicle becomes stuck in sandy or muddy roads, it can often be moved a rocking motion. Move the selectorlever rhythmically between
the “D” (DRIVE) and “R”
(REVERSE) position (with M/T, between 1st and Reverse), while applying sli
ght pressure to the accelerator
pedal.
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It is recommended to start th
e vehicle with parking brake
partially, but not completely, applied by slightly pullingthe parking brake lever. After the vehicle has become fr
ee, do not forget to release
the parking brake.
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If it is necessary to drive in extremely muddy conditions, the use of tyre chains is recommended. Because the extent of muddy conditions is difficult to judge and the vehiclecould become bogged down very deeply, operation should be at a low speed. If possible
, get out of the vehicle and
check the conditions ah
ead before proceeding.
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Driving over roads in coastal
areas or roads on which anti-
skid preparations have been
spread can cause rust on the
vehicle; wash the vehicle thoroughly as soon as possibleafter such use.
CAUTION
!●
Do not force the vehicle or drive recklessly on sandy surfaces. In comparison wi
th normal road surfaces,
the engine and other driv
e-system components are
put under excessive strain
when driving on such a
surface, and this coul
d lead to accidents.
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If any of following conditions occur while the vehicle is being driven, immediatel
y park your vehicle in a
safe place and follow these procedures:• The needle in the temp
erature gauge approaches
the overheating zone. Refer to “Engine overheating” on page 6-6. • A/T fluid temperature warning lamp illuminates. Refer to “When the A/T fluid temperature warn-ing lamp comes on” on page 4-31.WARNING
!●
When attempting to rock your vehicle out of a stuck position, be sure that the area around the vehicle is clear of people and physic
al objects. The rocking
motion may cause the vehicle to suddenly launch forward or backward, caus
ing injury or damage to
nearby people or objects.
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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
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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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Inspection and main
tenance following
rough road operation
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After operating the vehicle in rough road conditions, be sure to perform the following inspection and maintenance procedures: ●
Check that the vehicle has not been damaged by rocks, gravel, etc.
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Carefully wash the vehicle with water. After washing, drive the vehicle slowly while lightlydepressing the brake pedal in order to dry out the brakes. If the brakes still do not function properly, we recommend you to have the brakes checked as soon as possible.
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Remove the insects, dried grass, etc. clogging the radiator core.
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After crossing a stream, be sure to have the following items inspected at a MITS
UBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point and take the necessary measures. • Check the brake system and,
if necessary, have it serv-
iced. • Check the engine, transmissi
on, transfer, and differential
oil or grease level and turbid
ity. If the oil or grease is
milky, it indicates water co
ntamination. Replace it with
new oil or grease. • Grease the propeller shaft.• Check the inside of the vehi
cle. If ingress of water is
found, dry the carpet etc. • Inspect the headlamps. If th
e headlamp bulb is flooded
with water, we recommend you to have it drained.
Cautions on handling
of 4-wheel drive
vehicles
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Tyres and wheelsSince the driving torque can be
applied to the 4 wheels, the per-
formance of the vehicle when
operating in 4-wheel drive is
greatly affected by th
e condition of the tyres.
Pay close attention to the tyres. ●
Install specified tyres on all
wheels. Refer to “Tyres and
wheels” on page 9-13.
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Be sure to fit all 4 tyres an
d wheels of the same size and
type. When replacement of any of th
e tyres or wheels is neces-
sary, replace all of them.
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All tyres should be rotated
whenever the wear difference
between the front and rear tyres is recognizable.
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Good vehicle performance cannot be expected if there is a dif- ference in wear between tyres. Refer to “Tyre rotation” on page 8-21. ●
Check the tyre inflation pressure regularly.
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If the tyre inflation pressure
is inappropriate, the transfer
gear may make some noise and shock while changing the drive mode.
To w i n gIf towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done byyour MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point or acommercial tow
truck service.
In the following cases, transpor
t the vehicle using a tow truck.
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The engine runs but the vehicle does not move or abnor- mal noise is produced.
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Inspection of the vehicle’s und
erside reveals that oil or
some other fluid is leaking.
Only when you cannot receive a towing service from a MIT- SUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point or commercial
tow truck service, tow your ve
hicle carefully in accordance
with the instructions given in “Towing” on page 6-29.
CAUTION
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Always use tyres of the same size, same type, and same brand, and which have no wear differences.Using tyres which differ in size, type, brand or the degree of wear will cause excessive loading, resulting in possible damage to the drive system.
CAUTION
!●
Be sure to shift the tran
sfer shift lever to the “2H”
position. Never try to tow with the transfer shift lever in the “4H”, “4HLc” or “4LLc” positions and with any of the wheels on
the ground (Type A or B).
This could result in damage to the vehicle’s driving system, or the vehicle could become separated from the tow truck and unexpected
accident might result.
If you cannot shift the tr
ansfer shift lever to “2H”
position or the transmission is malfunctioning or damaged, transport the ve
hicle with all the wheels
on a carriage (Type C or D) as illustrated.
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Jacking up a 4-wheel drive vehicles Clutch operationQuick or slight clutch engagement made while the engine is running at high speed will cause damage to the clutch and transmission because the tractive force is very great. Operate the pedal slowly and positively.
If you can shift the transfer shift lever to the “2H” position. If you cannot shift the transf
er shift lever to the “2H”
position.
WARNING
!●
Do not crank the engine wh
ile jacking up the vehi-
cle. The tyre on the ground
may turn and the vehicle
may roll off the jack.
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Braking
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All the parts of the brake system
are critical to safety. We rec-
ommend you to have the vehicle
checked at regular intervals
according the service booklet.Brake systemThe service brake is divided in
to two brake circuits so that
when one brake circuit fails, the
other is available to stop the
vehicle. In this situation, even if the brake pedal moves down to the very end of its possible stroke, keep it pressed down hard; stop driving as soon as possible and have the brake sys-tem repaired. For details, refer to “Brake warning lamp” on page 3-13.
Power brakesThe power brakes use brake fl
uid pressurized by the pump to
power-assist the brake.
If the brake system fails during driving,
the brake warning lamp comes
on and a buzzer sounds continu-
ously. In this case, the br
ake may not work properly.
If this buzzer should continue to
sound, park your vehicle in a
safe place and have the system checked. Refer to “Brake warning lamp” on page 3-13.NOTE●
Depressing the brake pedal re
peatedly may turn on the
brake warning lamp, ABS warning lamp and brake warn-ing buzzer. (The ASTC indicat
ion lamp and active stabil-
ity control function OFF indication lamp also turn on.) It is normal if the lamp goes out and the buzzer stops sound-ing after a few seconds.
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In certain cases immediately after the engine has been started or when the brake peda
l is depressed repeatedly, a
noise generated by operation of brake devices may be heard coming from the engine compartment. This type of noise is normal and there is no
need for concern. In fact, it
indicates that the correspondi
ng devices are operating nor-
mal.
CAUTION
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Avoid driving habits that cause heavy braking and never “ride” the brakes by
resting your foot on the
brake pedal while driving. It causes brake overheating and fade.
CAUTION
!●
Bring the vehicle to halt in a safe location by apply- ing the brakes gently. Appl
ying the brakes rapidly
or driving at high speed may make the vehicleunstable.
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