2008 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN brake pads

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Operation of the A/T
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Passing acceleration
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To gain extra acceleration in
“D” (DRIVE) position, push the
accelerator to the floor. The auto
matic transmission will auto-
matically downshift.NOTE●
In “Sports mode”, downshifts
do not take place when the
accelerator is depressed all the way to the floor.
Uphill/downhill driving
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DRIVING UPHILL The transmission may not upshift
to a higher gear if the com-
puter determines the current sp
eed cannot be maintained once a
higher gear is engaged. For smoother vehicle performance, if you release the throttlewhile climbing a steep grade, th
e transmission may not upshift.
This is normal, as the computer
is temporarily preventing shift-
ing. After reaching the top of th
e hill, normal gear shift func-
tion will resume. DRIVING DOWNHILL When travelling down steep grad
es, the computer may auto-
matically select a lower gear. Th
is function assists engine brak-
ing efforts, reducing the need
for using the service brakes.
CAUTION
!●
Before selecting a gear with the engine running and the vehicle stationary, fully depress the brake pedalto prevent the vehicle from creeping. The vehicle will begin to move as soon as the gear is engaged, especially when th
e engine speed is high, at
fast idle or with the ai
r conditioning
operating, the
brakes should only be released when you are ready to drive away.
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Depress the brake pedal with the right foot at all times. Using the left foot co
uld cause driver movement
delay in case of an emergency.
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Operating the accelerator
pedal while the other foot
is resting on the brake peda
l will affect braking effi-
ciency and may cause pr
emature wear of brake
pads.
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To prevent sudden accel
eration, never race the
engine when shifting from
the “P” (PARK) or “N”
(NEUTRAL) position.
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Do not race the engine wi
th brake pedal pressed
when the vehicle is stationary. This can damage the A/T. Also, when you depress the accelerator pedal whileholding down the brake peda
l with the selector lever
in the “P” (PARK), “N” (NEUTRAL) or “D” (DRIVE) position, the increa
se in engine revolutions
may be limited.
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Brake pads●
Avoid hard braking situations. New brakes need to be broken-in by moderate use for thefirst 200 km (125 miles).
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The disc brakes are provided with a warning device which emits a shrieking metallic sound while braking if thebrake pads have reached their wear limit. If you hear this sound, have the brake pads replaced immediately.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
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Environmental conditions can ha
ve an effect on braking. Dur-
ing sudden braking when there is
snow, ice, oil, water etc. on
the road surface, a skid may occu
r. In this situation, steering
control and braking effectivenes
s is reduced and the stopping
distance is increased. The vehicl
e may also go into an uncon-
trolled spin.The ABS helps prevent the wheel
s from locking during brak-
ing, thus maintaining directional stability, ensuring controlla- bility and providing optimum braking force.Driving hints●
Always maintain the same di
stance from the vehicle in
front of you as you would for a vehicle not equipped with ABS. Compared with vehicles not fitted with ABS, your vehiclemay require a longer stopping distance in the following cases: • Driving on gravel or snow-covered roads.• Driving with tyre chains installed. • Driving on roads where the
road surface is pitted or has
other differences in surface height.• Driving on bumpy roads or
other poor dr
iving surfaces.
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In order to ensure the anti
-lock brake system (ABS) will
operate correctly in situations
where tyre chains have been
fitted, drive in the “4H”,
“4HLc”, or “4LLc” position.
WARNING
!●
Driving with worn brake pads will make it harder to stop, and can cause an accident.
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For emergencies
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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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Maintenance
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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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