2008 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN coolant temperature

Instruments and controls
3-9
3
Water temperature gauge
E00500800408
The water temperature gauge indi
cates the engine coolant tem-
perature when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
Daytime dipper button (meter illumination con- trol)
E00508800097
Turn the dial to adjust the i
llumination (meter, multi centre dis-
play, audio system’s control panel, heater control panel, etc.) tothe desired brightness.NOTE●
The meter brightness
stays memorized.
CAUTION
!●
If the indication needle en
ters the H zone while the
engine is running, it indica
tes that the engine is pos-
sibly overheating. Immediat
ely park your vehicle in
a safe place and make th
e necessary corrections.
(Refer to “Engine overheating” on page 6-6.) While driving, care should always be taken to main-tain the normal operating temperature.
1- To reduce brightness 2- To increase brightness
Brightness
BK-BK2008E1ENUK.en-uk-Section6.fm Page 9 Wednesday, January 9, 2008 4:32 PM

4-20 Starting and driving
4
At extreme cold ambient temperatureIf the engine won’t start, de
press the accelerator pedal about
halfway while cranking the engi
ne. Once the engine starts,
release the accelerator pedal.Flooded engineIf the engine was flooded during starting, first operate the starter for 5 to 6 seconds whil
e fully depressing the accelerator
pedal, then start the engine
without depressing the accelerator
pedal.Using the MIVEC engineThe MIVEC engine automatically switches its intake-valve control between a low-speed mo
de and a high-speed mode in
accordance with driving conditi
ons for maximum engine per-
formance.NOTE●
To protect the engine, the high-speed mode may not be selected while the engine coolant temperature is low. In such a case, the engine revo
lutions do not rise to over
5,000 rpm even if the acceler
ator pedal is depressed.
Starting the engine (d
iesel-powered vehicles)
E00601800086
1. Insert the ignition key and fasten the seat belt. 2. Make sure the parking brake is applied. 3. Depress and hold the brake pedal. 4. Fully depress the clutch pedal (M/T).5. On vehicles with M/T, place
the gearshift lever in the “N”
(Neutral) position. On vehicles with A/T, make sure the selector lever is inthe “P” (PARK) position.
6. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position.
The diesel preheat indication lamp will first illuminate,and then after a short time go
out, indicating that preheat-
ing is completed.
CAUTION
!●
When starting the engine, make sure that you press on the brake pedal. At extreme cold ambient tem- perature move your foot
to the brake pedal immedi-
ately after the en
gine has started.
Vehicles with M/T Vehicles with A/T
BK-BK2008E1ENUK.en-uk-Section7.fm Page
20 Wednesday, January 9, 2008 4:36 PM

5-6 For pleasant driving
5
Temperature control dial
E00703000403
Turn the temperature control di
al clockwise or anticlockwise.
The selected temperature will be
shown by the temperature dis-
play (A).NOTE●
While the engine coolant temp
erature is low, the tempera-
ture of the air from the heater will be cool/cold until the engine warms up, even if you have selected warm air withthe dial.
Air selection switch
E00703400436
To change the air selection,
simply press the air selection
switch. ●
Outside air: Indication lamp (A) is OFF Outside air is introduced into the passenger compartment.
●
Recirculated air: Indication lamp (A) is ON Air is recirculated inside the passenger compartment.
BK-BK2008E1ENUK.en-uk-Section8.fm Page 6 Wednesday, January 9, 2008 4:41 PM

For emergencies
6-7
6
3. Confirm that the cooling fan is turning. If the fan is not
turning, stop the engine immediately and have it checked.
4. After the engine coolant temperature has dropped to the
normal temperature, stop the engine.
A- Radiator cap B- Cooling fan C- Reserve tank * : If so equipped
WARNING
!●
Be careful not to get your hands or clothes caught in the cooling fan.
Front
*
BK-BK2008E1ENUK.en-uk-Section9.fm Page 7 Wednesday, January 9, 2008 4:46 PM

Maintenance
8-11
8
Because of the necessity of this
anti-corrosion agent, the cool-
ant must not be replaced with
plain water even in summer. The
required concentration of anti
-freeze differs depending on the
expected ambient temperature.During cold weatherThe engine coolant mixture used
at the factory provides protec-
tion against freezing for temperat
ures as low as approximately
-30 °C. The concentration should
be checked before the start of
cold weather and anti-freeze adde
d to the system if necessary
to prevent damage to engine
and radiator due to freezing.
Wa s h e r f l u i d
E01000700412
Windscreen washer fluidThe windshield washer fluid reservoir is in the engine compart- ment. Check the washer fluid level
at regular intervals and add
washer fluid to reservoir if necessary.NOTE●
The washer fluid container
serves the windscreen and
headlamps (if so equipped).
Ambient temperature
(minimum) °C
-15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -50
Anti-freeze concentra-
tion %
30 35 40 45 50 60
CAUTION
!●
Do not use alcohol or me
thanol anti-freeze or any
engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanolanti-freeze. The use of an improper anti-freeze can cause corrosion of the
aluminium components.
●
For effective anti-corro
sion and anti-freeze per-
formance, keep the anti-f
reeze concentration within
the range of 30 to 60 %. Concentrations
exceeding 60 % will result in a
reduction of both the an
ti-freeze and cooling per-
formance thus adversely
affecting the engine.
●
Do not top up with water only.
BK-BK2008E1ENUK.en-uk-Section11.fm Page
11 Wednesday, January 9, 2008 4:50 PM

Alphabetical index 2Changing a fuse 8-34 Charge warning lamp 3-16Check engine warning lamp 3-15Child restraint 2-44Child-protection rear doors 1-11Cigarette lighter 5-82CleaningAluminium wheel 7-8Chrome parts 7-8Exterior of your vehicle 7-4Genuine leather 7-4Interior of your vehicle 7-3Plastic, vinyl leather, etc 7-3Polishing 7-7Sunroof 7-9Washing 7-4Waxing 7-6ClutchFluid 8-14, 9-16Combination headlamps and dipper switch 3-58Convenient hook 5-105Coolant (engine) 8-10, 9-16Cruise control 4-70Cup holder 5-99Curtain airbag system 2-70
D
Daytime dipper button 3-9Demister (rear window) 3-77
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) 4-22 Diesel preheat indication lamp 3-12Dimensions 9-4Dipper (High/Low beam change) 3-61Door courtesy lamps 5-91, 8-38, 8-53Door-ajar warning lamp 3-17DoorsCentral door locks 1-9Child-protection 1-11Lock and unlock 1-7Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-3
E
Economical driving 4-2Electric window control 1-16Electrical system 9-12Electronic immobilizer (Ant
i-theft starting system) 1-3
Emergency starting 6-2EngineCoolant 8-10, 9-16MIVEC 4-20Number 9-3Oil 8-6, 9-16Overheating 6-6Specifications 9-11Used engine oils safety instructions and disposalinformation 8Water temperature gauge 3-9Error codes 5-72
BK-BK2008E1ENUK.en-ukIX.fm Page 2 Thursday, January 10, 2008 7:53 AM