2008 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN traction control

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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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Climbing sharp gradesSet the transfer shift lever to
the “4LLc” position to maximize
the engine torque.NOTE●
Choose as smooth a slope as possible with few stones or other obstacles.
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Before attempting to drive up the slope, walk up it to con- firm that the vehicle can handle the grade.
Descending sharp gradesSet the transfer shift lever to the “4LLc” position, use the engine brake (downshifting) and descend slowly.
NOTE●
When descending a sharp grade,
if the brakes are applied
suddenly because of an obstacle encountered, control of the vehicle could be lost. Before descending the slope, walk down it and confirm the path.
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Before descending a grade, it is necessary to choose the appropriate gear. Avoid changi
ng gears or depressing the
clutch while descending the grade.
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MITSUBISHI MOTORS is not responsible to the opera- tor for any damage or injury caused or liability incurred by the improper and negligent operation of a vehicle. Alltechniques of vehicle operation described herein depend on the skill and experience of the operator and other par- ticipating parties and any deviation from the recom-mended operation instructions above is at their own risk.
Turning sharp cornersWhen turning a sharp corner in
the “4HLc” or “4LLc” position
at low speed, a slight differen
ce in steering may be experienced
similar to as if the brakes were applied. This is called tight cor-ner braking and results from each of the 4 tyres being at a dif- ferent distance fr
om the corner.
The phenomenon is peculiar to 4-wheel drive vehicles. If thisoccurs, either straighten the st
eering wheel, or change to rear-
wheel drive.
WARNING
!●
Go straight up. Do not try to traverse across a steep slope.
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If you begin to lose traction, ease off the accelerator pedal and gently turn th
e steering wheel alterna-
tively left and right to regain adequate tractionagain.WARNING
!●
Avoid snaking down a sharp grade. Descend the grade as straight as possible.
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Wa r n i n g l a m p●
The brake warning lamp illuminates to indicate a fault in the braking system. Read “Brake warning lamp” on page 3-13.
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On vehicles with the rear di
fferential lock, the active sta-
bility & traction control (AST
C) and anti-lock brake sys-
tem (ABS) functions are
suspended while the rear
differential lock is activat
ed. ASTC indication lamp,
active stability control function OFF indication lamp, ABS warning lamp and brake warning lamp are illumi- nated while these functions are suspended. It does notindicate a problem. When the re
ar differential lock is dis-
engaged, these lamps go out and function again. Refer to “Brake warning lamp” on page 3-13, “ABSwarning lamp” on page 4-60, “ASTC indication lamp” on page 4-64, “Active stability control function OFF indica- tion lamp” on page 4-67.
When brakes are wetCheck the brake system while dr
iving at a low speed immedi-
ately after starting, especially wh
en the brakes are wet, to con-
firm they work normally. A film of water can be formed
on the brake discs and prevent
normal braking after driving in heavy rain or through largepuddles, or after the vehicle is washed. If this occurs, dry the brakes out by driving slowly while lightly depressing the brake pedal.When driving downhillIt is important to take advantage of the engine braking by shift-ing to a lower shift position while driving on steep downhill roads in order to prevent th
e brakes from overheating.
WARNING
!●
Never coast downhill with
the engine OFF. Keep the
engine running whenever your
vehicle is in motion.
If you turn off the engine
while driving, the power
brake booster will stop
working and your brakes
will not work as well.
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If the power assist is lost
or if either brake hydraulic
system stops working properly, have your vehicle checked immediately.
WARNING
!●
Do not leave any objects near the brake pedal or let a floor mat slide
under it; doing so could prevent the
full pedal stroke that would be necessary in an emer-gency. Make sure that the pedal can be operated freely at all times. Make sure the floor mat is securely held in place.
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ABS warning lamp
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The ABS warning lamp should illuminate when the ignition switch is turned “ON”, and should go off in a few seconds.
NOTE●
Depressing the brake pedal re
peatedly may turn on the
brake warning lamp, ABS warning lamp and brake warn- ing buzzer. (The ASTC indicat
ion lamp and active stabil-
ity control function OFF indication lamp also turn on.) Itis normal if the lamp goes out and the buzzer stops sound- ing after a few seconds.
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On vehicles with the rear di
fferential lock, the active sta-
bility & traction control (ASTC) and anti-lock brake sys- tem (ABS) functions are suspended while the rear differential lock is activated. ASTC indication lamp,active stability control function OFF indication lamp, ABS warning lamp and brake warning lamp are illumi- nated while these functions are suspended. It does notindicate a problem. When the r
ear differential lock is dis-
engaged, these lamps go out and function again. Refer to “Brake warning lamp” on page 3-13, “ASTCindication lamp” on page 4-64, “Active stability control function OFF indication lamp” on page 4-67.
CAUTION
!●
If the warning lamp stays on or does not illuminate when you start the vehicle,
it indicates that the ABS
is not functioning and that
only the standard brake
system is in operation. (I
n this condition the stand-
ard hydraulic brake system will still function.) We recommend you to have your vehicle inspected assoon as possible.
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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
!●
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
!●
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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NOTE●
An operation noise may be emitted from the engine com- partment in the following situations. The sound is associ- ated with checking the operat
ions of the ASTC. At this
time, you may feel a shock from the brake pedal if youdepress it. These do not indicate a malfunction. • When the ignition switch is set to the “ON” position. • When the vehicle is driven for a while after the engine isturned on.
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When the ASTC is activated,
you may feel a vibration in
the vehicle body or hear a whining sound from the enginecompartment. This indicates that the syst
em is operating normally. It
does not indicate a malfunction.
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When the anti-lock brake syst
em warning lamp is illumi-
nated, the ASTC is not active.
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On vehicles with the rear di
fferential lock, the ASTC and
ABS functions are suspended while the rear differential lock is activated. ASTC indication lamp, active stability control function OFF indication lamp, ABS warning lampand brake warning lamp are ill
uminated while these func-
tions are suspended. It does not indicate a problem. When the rear differential lock is
disengaged, these lamps go out
and function again. Refer to “Brake warning lamp” on page 3-13, “ABS warning lamp” on page 4-60, “Active stability controlfunction OFF indication lamp” on page 4-67.
ASTC indication lamp
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The ASTC indication lamp shows the operating status of theactive stability control function and active traction control function. For details, see these sections of this owner’s manual: Active stability control function indication lamp
→ p. 4-67
Active traction control function indication lamp
→ p. 4-69
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Driving hints
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When extricating the vehicle
from mud, sand or fresh snow
with the transfer shift lever in the “2H”, “4H”, or “4HLc” posi- tion, you may find that operation of the ASTC prevents the engine speed from increasing in
response to depression of the
accelerator pedal. If this happens
and the vehicle remains stuck
as a result, place the transfer sh
ift lever in the “4LLc” position
or turn the active stability cont
rol switch OFF. The vehicle will
then be easier to extricate. (Bra
ke control of the active traction
control function is still working to prevent wheel spins when ASC OFF switch “OFF” or
“4LLc” position selected.)
NOTE●
If the vehicle speed increases
to about 120 km/h (75 mph)
with the active stability cont
rol function deactivated, the
active stability control function automatically starts oper-ating. To subsequently stop the active stability control function, stop the vehicle
and press the ASC OFF switch
again.
Active stability control function
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The active stability control function is designed to help main-tain the vehicle’s control in slippery conditions, or during rapid steering maneuvers. It works by controlling the engine output and brake on each wheel.NOTE●
The active stability control function does not operate when the transfer shift lever is in the “4LLc” position. When the active stability control function is operatingwith the transfer shift lever
in the “2H”, “4H” or “4HLc”
position, moving the shift lever to the “4LLc” position makes the active stability cont
rol function d
eactivate auto-
matically.
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On vehicles with rear differ
ential lock, th
e active stability
control function does not operate when the rear differen-tial lock is activated.
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NOTE●
Immediately after reconnecti
on of the battery cable, the
indication lamp will illuminate and the active stability
control function will stop operating. If the vehicle is driven and the indication la
mp goes off, the active sta-
bility control function will again start operating. If the indication lamp illuminates again or illuminates even though the battery has not been disconnected, aninsufficient battery voltage or other problems may be the reason. We recommend you to have your vehicle inspected.
Active traction control function
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The active traction control function maintains traction on slip-pery road surfaces by automatical
ly controlling the engine out-
put and applying the brakes
so the driving wheels are
prevented from spinning.The active traction control f
unction automatically turns ON
when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.
CAUTION
!●
If the temperature in the
braking system increases
excessively due to conti
nuous brake control on a
slippery road surface,
a warning buzzer will sound
intermittently to warn the
driver. If driving contin-
ues in spite of the buzzer an
d the temperature in the
braking system increases
further, the indication
lamp will illuminate, th
e warning buzzer will sound
continuously for approx
imately 3 seconds, and
active traction control function operation will besuspended to protect the
braking system. (Normal
operation of the ve
hicle will not be
affected.) If the
vehicle is stopped and the indication lamp goes off, the active traction control function will start operating again.
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