2008 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN towing

Seat and seat belts
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Storage of the third seat
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By folding the third seat into the luggage floor box, large arti- cles can be stored in the vehicle.To s t o r e1. Remove the luggage floor board (A) and the head
restraints (B).Refer to “Luggage floor box” on page 5-97 and “Head restraints” on page 2-16.
2. Stow the removed head restraints in the luggage floor box
with their front faces facing upward.
NOTE●
Stowing the head restraints
with their fron
t faces facing
downward would prevent the third seat from beingstowed.
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Instruments and controls
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Check engine warning lamp
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This lamp is a part of an onboard diagnostic sys- tem which monitors the emissions, engine and automatic transmission control systems. If a problem is detected
in one of these systems,
this lamp illuminates. Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing, we recommend you to havethe system checked as soon as possible. This lamp will also illuminate for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”position. If it does not go off after a few seconds, we recommend you to have the vehicle checked.
NOTE●
The engine electr
onic control module
accommodating the onboard diagnostic sys- tem has various fault data (especially about the exhaust emission) stored.This data will be erased
if a battery cable is
disconnected which will make a rapid diag- nosis difficult. Do not disconnect a batterycable when the check engine warning lamp is ON.
CAUTION
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Prolonged driving with this lamp on may cause further damage to the emis- sion control system.
It could also affect
fuel economy and drivability.
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If the lamp does not illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the“ON” position, we recommend you to have the system checked.
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If the lamp illuminates while the engine is running, avoid driving at high speeds and we recommend you to have the system checked.Accelerator pedal and brake pedal response may be negatively influenced under these conditions.
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Starting and driving
Economical driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 2 Driving, alcohol and drugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 3Safe driving techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 3Running-in recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 5Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 6Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 7Steering wheel height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 8Inside rear-view mirror . . . . .
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Outside rear-view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 11Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 14Steering wheel lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 18Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 18Diesel particulate filter (DPF)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 22Manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 23Automatic transmission INVECS-II Sports Mode 5A/T (Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electronic Control Syst
em II) . . . . . . . .4- 25
Super select 4WD II (SS4 II) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 34Rear differential lock* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 424-wheel drive operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 48Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 53Cautions on handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles . .4- 53
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 56 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 58Power steering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 63Active stability & traction control (ASTC) . . . . . . 4- 63Cruise control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 70Reversing sensor system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 78Rear-view camera* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 84Cargo loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 88Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 90
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Running-in recommendations
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During the running-in period for the first 1,000 km (620 miles), it is advisable to drive your new vehicle using the following precautions as a guideline to aid
long life as well as future
economy and performance. ●
Do not race the engine at high speeds.
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Avoid rapid starting, accelerat
ing, braking and prolonged
high-speed running.
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Keep to the running-in speed limit shown below. Please note that the legal speed limits must be adhered to.
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Do not exceed loading limits.
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Refrain from towing a trailer.
Vehicles with M/T
Vehicles with A/T
Shift point
Speed limit
2H, 4H, 4HLc
4LLc
1st gear 20 km/h (12 mph) 10 km/h (6 mph)2nd gear 40 km/h (25 mph) 20 km/h (12 mph)3rd gear 70 km/h (43 mph) 35 km/h (22 mph)4th gear 95 km/h (59 mph) 50 km/h (31 mph)5th gear 130 km/h (81 mph) 65 km/h (40 mph)
Shift point
Speed limit
3200 models
3800 models
2H, 4H, 4HLc
4LLc
2H, 4H, 4HLc
4LLc
1st gear
25 km/h (16 mph)
10 km/h (6 mph)
25 km/h (16 mph)
10 km/h (6 mph)
2nd gear
45 km/h (28 mph)
25 km/h (16 mph)
55 km/h (34 mph)
30 km/h (19 mph)
3rd gear
70 km/h (43 mph)
35 km/h (22 mph)
85 km/h (53 mph)
45 km/h (28 mph)
4th gear
100 km/h (62 mph)
50 km/h (31 mph)
125 km/h (78 mph)
65 km/h (40 mph)
5th gear
135 km/h (84 mph)
70 km/h (43 mph)
170 km/h (106 mph)
70 km/h (43 mph)
CAUTION
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The “4LLc” range gives maximum torque for low- speed driving on steep slopes, as well as sandy, muddy, and other difficul
t surfaces. On vehicles
with A/T, do not exceed
speeds of approximately
70 km/h (43 mph) in “4LLc” range.
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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
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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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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
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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
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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.
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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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Cruise control
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Cruise control is an automatic
speed control system that keeps
a set speed. It can be activated at about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more.NOTE●
Cruise control may not be able to keep your speed on uphills or downhills.
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Your speed may decrease on
a steep uphill. You may use
the accelerator pedal if you want
to stay at your set speed.
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Your speed may increase to mo
re than the set speed on a
steep downhill. You have to use the brake to control yourspeed. As a result, the set speed driving is deactivated.
CAUTION
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If the vehicle is towed with
the ignition switch in the
“ON” position and only the front wheels or only therear wheels raised off the
ground, the active traction
control function may operate
, resulting in an acci-
dent. When towing the vehi
cle with the front wheels
raised, keep the ignition
switch in the “LOCK” or
“ACC” position. When towi
ng the vehicle with the
rear wheels raised, keep th
e ignition switch in the
“ACC” position. Refer to “Towing” on page 6-29.
CAUTION
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When you do not wish to drive at a set speed, turn off the cruise control for safety.
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Do not use cruise control
when driving conditions
will not allow you to stay at the same speed, such as in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy,snow-covered, wet, slipp
ery, on a steep downhill
slope.
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On vehicles with M/T, do not move the gearshift lever to the “N” (Neutral) position while driving at a set speed without depressing
the clutch pedal. The
engine will run too fast and might be damaged.
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Reversing sensor system detection areasDepending on whether the vehicle is equipped with a towing bar, you can change the reversing sensor system between the standard mode and the towing bar mode. The towing bar mode changes the system to exclude th
e area in which the towing bar
is mounted from the detection areas. Vehicles without towing bar The detection areas are within
approximately 50
cm (A) from
the corner sensors, 150 cm
(B) from the back sensors.
Vehicles with towing bar The detection areas are within
approximately 50 cm (A) from
the corner sensors, 150 cm (B) from the back sensors. The non- detection areas (C) are within
approximately 20 cm (D) from
the bumper.NOTE●
If the rear bumper or the
spare wheel garnish has been
exposed to an impact, the corn
er or back sensors may fail
and prevent the system from functioning properly. We rec- ommend you to have your vehicle inspection.
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The sensors do not detect
objects located in the area
directly below or near the bumper. If the height of an object is lower than the mounted position of the corner or back sensors, the sensors may not continue detecting iteven if they detected it initially.
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