2008 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN check oil

3-10 Instruments and controls
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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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3-16 Instruments and controls
3
Charge warning lamp
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This lamp illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, and goes off after the engine has started.
Oil pressure warning lamp
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This lamp illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, and goes off after the engine has started. If it illuminates while the engine is running, the oil pressure is too low.Turn the engine off and have it inspected.
CAUTION
!●
If it illuminates while the engine is run- ning, there is a problem in the charg- ing system. In this case, immediatelypark your vehicle in a safe place and we recommend you to have it checked.
CAUTION
!●
This warning lamp does not indicate the amount of oil le
vel in the engine.
This must be determined by checking the oil level on the
dipstick, while the
engine is switched off.
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If this lamp illum
inates when the
engine oil level is not low, have itinspected.
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If you continue driving with low engine oil level or with this warning lamp illu-minated, engine seizure may occur.
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Starting and driving
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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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For pleasant driving
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Air conditioning system
refrigerant and lubri-
cant recommendationsIf the air conditioning seems less
effective than usual, the cause
might be a refrigerant leak. We recommend you to have the system inspected.The air conditioning system in your vehicle must be charged with the refrigerant HFC-134a
and the lubricant ND-OIL8.
Use of any other refrigerant or
lubricant will cause severe dam-
age which will result in the n
eed to replace your vehicle’s
entire air conditioning system. The release of refrigerant into the atmosphere is not recommended.The new refrigerant HFC-134a in
your vehicle will not harm
the ozone layer. It is recommended that the refr
igerant be recovered and recy-
cled for further use.During a long period of disuseThe air conditioning should be operated for at least five min- utes each week, even in cold weather. This is to prevent the compressor from seizing and to maintain the air conditioningin the best operating condition.
Air purifier (with deodorizing function)
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An air filter is incorporated in
to the air conditioning system to
remove pollen, dust, tobacco
smells and exhaust smells.
The air filter’s ability to collect pollen and dirt is reduced as itbecomes dirty, so replace it pe
riodically. For the maintenance
interval, refer to th
e “SERVICE BOOKLET”.
NOTE●
Operation in certain conditions such as driving on a dusty road and frequent use of th
e air conditioning can lead to
reduction of service life of
the filter. When the air flow
rate suddenly drops or when the windscreen or windowsstart to fog up easily, the ai
r filter requires replacement.
We recommend you to have it checked.
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6-8 For emergencies
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5. Check the coolant level in the reserve tank (A). 6. Add
coolant to the radiator and/or reserve tank if neces-
sary. (Refer to the “Maintenance” section.)
7. Examine the radiator hoses
for coolant leakage and the
drive belt for looseness or damage. If there is anything wrong with the cooling system ordrive belt, we recommend you to have it check and repaired.
WARNING
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If there is none, make sure that the engine has cooled down before removi
ng the radiator cap (B),
because hot steam or boiling water otherwise will gush from the filler port and may scald you.
CAUTION
!●
Do not add coolant while the engine is hot. Suddenly adding cold coolant coul
d damage the engine. Wait
for the engine to cool down
, then add coolant a little
at a time.
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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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8-6 Maintenance
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Engine oil
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To check and refill engine oil
The engine oil used has a signifi
cant effect on the engine’s per-
formance, service life and startabi
lity. Be sure to use oil of the
recommended quality and appropriate viscosity. All engines consume a certain amount of oil during normal operation. Therefore, it is important to check the oil level atregular intervals or before starting a long trip.
3200 models
3800 models
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