2008 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN fuel type

2 General information
Fuel selection
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NOTE●
Petrol-powered vehicles have
the knock control system so
that you can use unleaded pe
trol 91 RON as an emergent
measure in case unleaded petrol
95 RON or higher is not
available on journey, etc. In
such a case, you don’t need to
adjust the engine specially. In case of using unleaded petrol 91 RON, the engine per- formance level is reduced.
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In petrol-powered vehicles,
repeatedly driving short dis-
tance at low speeds can cause deposits to form in the fuel system and engine, resulting in poor starting and pooracceleration. If these problems occur, you
are advised to add a deter-
gent additive to the gasoline
when you refuel the vehicle.
The additive will remove the deposits, thereby returning the engine to a normal condition. Be sure to use a genuine MITSUBISHI FUEL SYSTEM CLEANER. Using anunsuitable additive could make the engine malfunction. For details, please contact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
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Poor quality petrol can cause
problems such as hard start-
ing, stalling, engine noise and hesitation. If your experi- ence these problems, try another brand and/or grade ofpetrol. If the check engine warning lamp flashes, have the system checked as soon as possible at a MITSUBISHI MOTORSAuthorized Service Point.
Recommended
fuel
Petrol-powered vehicles Unleaded petrol octane number (EN228) 95 RON or higher Diesel-powered vehicles Vehicles to comply with the Euro 4 regulation Cetane number (EN590) 51 or higher Vehicles to comply with the Euro 3 regulation Cetane number 45 or higher
CAUTION
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For petrol-powered vehicles, the use of leaded fuel can result in serious damage
to the engine and cata-
lytic converter.
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Diesel-powered vehicles to
comply with the Euro 4
regulation are designed to
use only diesel fuel that
meets the EN 590 standard. Use of any other type of
diesel fuel can adversely
affect the engine.
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Diesel particulate filter (DPF)
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The diesel particulate filter
(DPF) is a device that captures
most of the particulate matter
(PM) in the exhaust emissions of
the diesel engine. The DPF auto
matically burns away trapped
PM during vehicle operation. Under certain driving conditions, however, the DPF is not able to burn away all of the trapped PM and, as a result, an exces
sive amount of PM accumulates
inside it.NOTE●
To minimize the likelihood
of excessive accumulation of
PM, try to avoid driving for long periods at low speeds and repeatedly driv
ing short distances.
DPF warning lampThe DPF warning lamp comes on or
flashes in the event of an
abnormality in the DPF system
. Provided the DPF system is
working normally, the DPF warning lamp comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes off a few seconds later.
WARNING
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The DPF reaches very high temperatures. Do not park your vehicle in areas where combustible mate- rials such as dry grass or leaves can come in contact with a hot exhaust system since a fire could occur.CAUTION
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Do not use any type of fuel or engine oil that is not specified for your vehicle.
Also, do not use any mois-
ture-removing agent or other fuel additive. Such substances could have a de
trimental effect on the
DPF. Refer to “Fuel selection” on page 2 and “Engine oil” on page 8-6.
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Maintenance
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Catalytic converter
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For ordinary use, there are no
particular precautions except that
of using unleaded petrol. The exhaust gas scavenging de
vices used with the catalytic
converter are extremely efficien
t for the reduction of noxious
gases. The catalytic converter is
installed in the exhaust sys-
tem.It is important to keep the engine properly tuned to ensure proper catalyst
operation and prevent po
ssible catalyst damage.
NOTE●
In case of the petrol-power
ed vehicles, use UNLEADED
PETROL ONLY of the type recommended in “Fuel selec- tion” on page 2.
Bonnet
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To open 1. Pull the release lever towards you to unlock the bonnet.
WARNING
!●
As with any vehicle, do not park or operate this vehicle in areas where comb
ustible materials such as
dry grass or leaves can come in contact with a hotexhaust since a fire could occur.
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Paint should not be applied to the catalytic con- verter.
LHD
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