2008 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN brake fluid

3-10 Instruments and controls
3
Indicator and warning lamps
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1- Turn-signal indication lamps/Hazard warning indication
lamps
→ p. 3-12
2- Rear fog lamp indication lamp
→ p. 3-12
3- Position lamp indication lamp
→ p. 3-12
4- Front fog lamp indication lamp*
→ p. 3-12
5- Automatic headlamp levelling warning lamp*
→ p. 3-64
6- High-beam indication lamp
→ p. 3-12
7- Active stability control function OFF indication lamp
→ p. 4-67
8- Active stability control function indication lamp/Active trac-
tion control function indication lamp
→ p. 4-67, 4-69
9- Anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning lamp
→ p. 4-60
10- Brake warning lamp
→ p. 3-13
11- Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning lamp
→ p. 2-75
12- Seat belt warning lamp
→ p. 2-40
13- A/T fluid temperature warning lamp (vehicles with A/T)
→ p. 4-31
14- CRUISE indication lamp*
→ p. 4-72
15- “SONAR OFF” indication lamp*
→ p. 4-84
16- Diesel particulate filter (DPF) warning lamp*
→ p. 4-22
17- Diesel preheat indication lamp (diesel-powered vehicles)
→ p. 3-12
18- Fuel filter indication lamp (diesel-powered vehicles)
→ p. 3-13
19- Check engine warning lamp
→ p. 3-15
20- Charge warning lamp
→ p. 3-16
21- Oil pressure warning lamp
→ p. 3-16
22- Low fuel warning lamp
→ p. 3-8
23- 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp
→ p. 4-38
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Instruments and controls
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3
Fuel filter indication lamp (diesel-powered vehicles)
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This indication lamp illuminates when the igni- tion switch is turned to the “ON” position andgoes off after the engine has started. If it lights up while the engine is ru
nning, it indicates that
water has accumulated inside the fuel filter; ifthis happens, remove the
water from the fuel fil-
ter. When the lamp goes out, you can resume driv-ing. If it either does not go out or comes on from time to time, we recommend you to have the vehicle inspected.
Wa r n i n g l a m p s
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Brake warning lamp (brake warning buzzer)
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This lamp illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, and goes off after a few seconds.With the ignition switch in the “ON” position, the brake warning lamp illuminates under the following conditions:●
When the parking brake lever has been engaged.
●
When the brake fluid level in the reservoir falls to a low level.
●
When the brake circuit
is not operating cor-
rectly.
Brake warning buzzer When there is a danger of brake performance becoming compromised,
a buzzer will sound to
alert the driver. If this
buzzer should continue to
sound, park your vehicl
e in a safe place and we
recommend you to have it checked.NOTE●
Depressing the brake pe
dal repeatedly may
turn on the brake warning lamp, ABS warn- ing lamp and brake
warning buzzer. It is
normal if the lamp goes out and the buzzer stops sounding after a few seconds.
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3-14 Instruments and controls
3
NOTE●
In certain cases immediately after the engine has been started or when the brake pedal is depressed repeatedly, a noise gen- erated by operation of brake devices may beheard coming from
the engine compart-
ment. This type of noise is normal and there is no need for concer
n. In fact, it indicates
that the corresponding devices are operating normally.
●
The brake system uses
brake fluid pressu-
rized by the pump. Please refer to “Braking” on page 4-56.
CAUTION
!●
In the situations listed below, brake performance may be compromised orthe vehicle may become unstable if brakes are applied suddenly; conse- quently, avoid driving at high speedsor applying the brakes suddenly. Fur- thermore, the vehicle should be brought to a stop in a safe location andto have it checked.• The brake warning lamp does notilluminate when the parking brake is applied or does not turn off when the parking brake is released.• The brake warning lamp remains illuminated during driving. • The brake warning buzzer does notturn off.
●
The vehicle should be brought to a halt in the following manner when brake performance has deteriorated.• Depress the brake pedal harder than usual. Even if the brake pedal moves downto the very end of its possible stroke, keep it pressed down hard. • Should the brakes fail, use enginebraking to reduce your speed and pull the parking brake lever. Depress the brake pedal to operate the stop lamp to
alert the vehicles
behind you.CAUTION
!
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4-50 Starting and driving
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NOTE●
Avoid sudden braking, acceler
ation, and turning; such
operations could result in the vehicle becoming stuck.
●
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.
●
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.
●
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.
●
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.
●
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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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.
●
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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For emergencies
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6
1. Get the vehicles close en
ough so the jumper cables can
reach, but be sure the vehicles
aren’t touching each other.
2. Set the parking brake firmly
on each vehicle. Put an auto-
matic transmission in “P” (PARK) or a manual transmis- sion in “N” (Neutral). Turn
off the ignition switch.
3. Turn off all lamps, heater
and other electrical loads.
4. Make sure battery electrolyte is at the proper level.
Refer to “Battery” on page 8-16.
CAUTION
!●
Check the other vehicle. It
must have a 12-volt bat-
tery. If the other system isn’t 12-volt, shorting can dam- age both vehicles. WARNING
!●
Turn off the ignition on
both vehicles beforehand.
Make sure that the cables or your clothes cannot be caught by the fan or dr
ive belt. Personal injury
could result.
WARNING
!●
If electrolyte fluid is not vi
sible, or appears to be fro-
zen, Do Not Attempt Jump Starting! A battery might rupture or
explode if the tempera-
ture is below the freezing poin
t or if it is not filled to
the proper level.
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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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Vehicle care
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7
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
!●
Do not use a scrubbing brush or other hard tools as they may damage the plastic part surface.
●
Do not use wax containi
ng compound (polishing
powder) which may damage
the plastic part surface.
●
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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