2010 MITSUBISHI L200 automatic transmission

5. Remove the hanger disc (G) from the spare
wheel. To install
1. Install
the hanger disc (A) in the wheel disc
hole. 2. Turn
the wheel nut wrench (B) clockwise to
wind up the chain. NOTE
l Confirm

that the hanger disc is securely fit-
ted in the wheel disc hole when the wheel is
just lifted off the ground.
3. After winding up the spare wheel sufficient- ly, make sure it is not loose (the tightening
torque should be approximately 40 Nm) then
withdraw the jack handle, taking care not to
turn it in the reverse direction. CAUTION
l
The
spare wheel should always be secure-
ly in position.
If a flat tyre is changed, put the flat tyre
in the spare wheel mounting position
with the wheel outer surface upward, and
use the wheel nut wrench to secure it firm-
ly. How to change a tyre
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Before

changing a tyre, first stop your vehicle in a
safe, flat location. 1. Park the vehicle on level and stable ground.
2. Set the parking brake firmly.
3. On vehicles with manual transmission, turnthe ignition key to the “LOCK” position,
move the gearshift lever to the “R” (Reverse)
position.
On vehicles with automatic transmission,
move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) po-
sition, turn the ignition key to the “LOCK”
position.
4. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and set up a warning triangle, flashing signal lamp,
etc., at an adequate distance from the vehi-
cle, and have all your passengers leave the ve-
hicle.
5. To prevent the vehicle from rolling when it is raised on the jack, place chocks or blocks
(A) at the tyre that is diagonally opposite
from the tyre (B) you are changing. For emergencies
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The regulations concerning towing may differ from
country
to country. It is recommended that you
obey the regulations of the area where you are driv-
ing your vehicle. Towing the vehicle by a tow truck
CAUTION
l
This
vehicle must not be towed by a tow
truck using sling lift type equipment
(Type A) as illustrated. Using a sling lift
will damage the bumper and front end.
l On 4WD vehicles, be sure to shift the trans-
fer shift lever to “2H” position and trans-
port the vehicle with the driving wheels
on a carriage (Type C, D or E) as illustra-
ted. Never try to tow with the transfer
shift lever in “4H” or “4L” position (easy
select 4WD), “4H”, “4HLc” or “4LLc” po-
sition (super select 4WD) and with the
front or rear wheels on the ground (Type
B or C) as illustrated. This could result in
driving system damage or the vehicle
may jump at the carriage. If you cannot
shift the transfer shift lever to the “2H”
position or the transmission is malfunc-
tioning or damaged, transport the vehicle
with all wheels on a carriage (Type D or
E) as illustrated.
l If your vehicle equipped with the Active
Stability & Traction Control system
(ASTC), if the vehicle is towed with the ig-
nition switch in the “ON” position and on-
ly the front wheels or only the rear
wheels raised off the ground, the active
Traction Control System may operate, re-
sulting in an accident.
l On 2WD vehicles, if the transmission is
malfunctioning or damaged, transport
the vehicle with the driving wheels on a
carriage (Type C, D or E) as illustrated. CAUTION
l
If
you tow a vehicle with automatic trans-
mission with the driving wheels on the
ground (Type B) as illustrated, make sure
that the towing speed and distance given
below are never exceeded, causing dam-
age to the transmission.

Towing speed: 50 km/h (30 mph)
Towing distance: 50 km (30 miles)

For the towing speed and the towing dis-
tance, follow the local driving laws and
regulations.
Towing with front wheels off the ground (Type B)
Place
the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) posi-
tion (manual transmission) or the selector lever in
the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (automatic transmis-
sion).
Release the parking brake. CAUTION
l
Never
tow an automatic transmission ve-
hicle with the front wheels up (and the
rear wheels on the ground) (Type B)
when the automatic transmission fluid lev-
el is low. This may cause serious and ex-
pensive damage to the transmission. For emergencies
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Towing with rear wheels off the ground (Type C)
Place
the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) posi-
tion (manual transmission) or the selector lever in
the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (automatic transmis-
sion). Turn the ignition key to the “ACC” position
and secure the steering wheel in a straight ahead po-
sition with a rope or tie-down strap. Never place
the ignition switch in the “LOCK” position when
towing.
Emergency towing
If towing service is not available in an emergency,
your vehicle may be temporarily towed by a cable
or chain secured to the towing hook.
If your vehicle is to be towed by another vehicle,
pay careful attention to the following points.
If your vehicle is to be towed by anoth-
er vehicle
1. The front towing hooks (A) and rear towinghook (B) are located as shown in the illustra-
tion. Secure the tow rope to the towing hook.

Front (2WD vehicles with 15 inch wheels) Front (2WD vehicles with 16 inch wheels and
4WD vehicles)
Rear*
NOTE
l Using

any part other than the designated tow-
ing hooks could result in damage to the vehi-
cle body.
l Using a wire rope or metal chain can result
in damage to the vehicle body. It is best to
use a non-metallic rope. If you use a wire
rope or metal chain, wrap it with cloth at any
point where it touches the vehicle body. l
Take
care that the tow rope is kept as horizon-
tal as possible. An angled tow rope can dam-
age the vehicle body.
l Secure the tow rope to the same side towing
hook, to keep the tow rope as straight as pos-
sible.
2. Keep the engine running. If the engine is not running, turn the ignition
key to the “ACC” or “ON” position to un-
lock the steering wheel. CAUTION
l
When
the engine is not running, the
brake booster and power steering pump
do not operate. This means higher brake
depression force and higher steering ef-
fort are required. Therefore, vehicle oper-
ation is more difficult than usual.
l Do not leave the key in the “LOCK” posi-
tion. The steering wheel will lock, causing
loss of control.
3. Place
the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position (manual transmission) or the selec-
tor lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (au-
tomatic transmission).
4. On 4WD vehicles, the transfer shift lever to “2H” position.
5. Turn on the hazard warning lamps if required by law.
(Follow the local driving laws and regula-
tions.)
6. During towing make sure that close contact is maintained between the drivers of both ve-
hicles, and that the vehicles travel at low
speed. For emergencies
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WARNING
l To prevent entry of exhaust gas from the
towing vehicle, set your air selection lever
to the recirculation position.
l Avoid sudden braking, sudden accelera-
tion and sharp turning; such operation
could cause damage to the towing hooks
or the tow rope.
People in the vicinity could be injured as
a result.
l When towing or being towed down a long
slope, the brakes may overheat reducing
the effectiveness. In this situation, have
your vehicle transported by a tow truck.
l When the vehicle with automatic trans-
mission is to be towed by another vehicle
with all the wheels on the ground, make
sure that the towing speed and distance
given below are never exceeded, causing
damage to the transmission.

Towing speed: 50 km/h (30 mph)
Towing distance: 50 km (30 miles)

For the towing speed and the towing dis-
tance, follow the local driving laws and
regulations.
If your vehicle tows another vehicle (vehicles with
rear towing hook only)
The
rear towing hook is located as shown in the il-
lustration. Secure the tow rope to the rear towing
hook. NOTE
l Using

any part other than the designated tow-
ing hook could result in damage to the vehi-
cle body. CAUTION
l
On
vehicles with super select 4WD, when
you are going to tow another vehicle,
move the transfer shift lever to “4H” posi-
tion.
Selecting “2H” drive may increase the dif-
ferential oil temperature, resulting in pos-
sible damage to the driving system.
Further, the drive train will be subjected
to excessive loading possibly leading to oil
leakage, component seizure, or other seri-
ous faults. NOTE
l Your

vehicle should only be used to tow an-
other vehicle if the weight of the other vehi-
cle is less than the weight of your vehicle. For emergencies
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Service precautions
....................................................................... 8-02
Catalytic converter ........................................................................ 8-02
Bonnet...........................................................................................8-03
Engine oil ......................................................................................8-04
Engine coolant .............................................................................. 8-06
Automatic transmission fluid*
......................................................8-07
Washer fluid ................................................................................. 8-08
Brake fluid .................................................................................... 8-08
Clutch fluid* ................................................................................. 8-09
Power steering fluid ...................................................................... 8-09
Battery .......................................................................................... 8-10
Tyres............................................................................................. 8-11
Clutch pedal free play* ................................................................. 8-15
Brake pedal free play .................................................................... 8-16
Parking brake lever stroke ............................................................ 8-16
Wiper blades ................................................................................. 8-17
General maintenance .................................................................... 8-18
For cold and snowy weather......................................................... 8-19
Fusible links.................................................................................. 8-19
Fuses............................................................................................. 8-20
Replacement of lamp bulbs .......................................................... 8-23Maintenance
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CAUTION
l
Do not use alcohol or methanol anti-
freeze or any engine coolants mixed with
alcohol or methanol anti-freeze. The use
of an improper anti-freeze can cause cor-
rosion of the aluminium components.
l For effective anti-corrosion and anti-
freeze performance, keep the anti-freeze
concentration within the range of 30 to
60 %.
Concentrations exceeding 60 % will re-
sult in a reduction of both the anti-freeze
and cooling performance thus adversely
affecting the engine.
l Do not top up with water only.
Water by itself reduces the rust-protec-
tive and anti-freeze qualities of the cool-
ant and has a lower boiling point. It can
also cause damage to the cooling system if
it should freeze. Do not use tapwater, as it
can cause corrosion and rust formation.
During cold weather
If
the temperatures in your area drop below freez-
ing, there is the danger that the coolant in the en-
gine or radiator could freeze and cause severe dam-
age to the engine and/or radiator. The concentra-
tion should be checked before the start of cold weath-
er and anti-freeze added to the system if necessary.
Add a sufficient amount of anti-freeze to the cool-
ant to prevent it from freezing.
The concentration should be checked before the
start of cold weather and anti-freeze added to the
system if necessary. Automatic transmission fluid*
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The

proper amount of automatic transmission fluid
is essential to the life and operation of the automat-
ic transmission. Either insufficient fluid or exces-
sive fluid could cause transmission trouble. The
transmission fluid filler port cap is equipped with a
dipstick. Use the following procedure to check the
fluid level.
Procedure for checking the fluid level
1. Check the fluid level after the vehicle hasbeen driven enough to warm up the transmis-
sion fluid.
2. Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface and apply the parking brake.
3. With the engine idling and the brake pedal fully depressed, move the transmission selec-
tor lever through all the positions from the
"P” (PARK) to “L” (LOW) (with 4A/T), the
“P” (PARK) to “D” (DRIVE) (with 5A/T),
stopping momentarily at each position.
4. Move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position.
5. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean lint-free cloth.
6. Reinsert the dipstick as far as it goes. 7. Remove dipstick and read the automatic trans-
mission fluid level.
The fluid level should always be between the
two marks on the dipstick. WARNING
l Do
not spill the fluid onto a hot exhaust
manifold during topping up or inspec-
tion, or a fire may occur.
Fluid type
Use
only “DIA QUEEN ATF SP III” transmission
fluid to ensure optimum transmission performance. Maintenance
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Engine compartment fuse location table
E01008000583Engine compartment fuse location
FrontNo. Symbol Electrical system Ca-
pacity
1 — ——
2 Electric window system
40 A
3 Ignition switch
40 A
4 Air conditioning compres-
sor
10 A
5 Condenser fan motor
20 A No. Symbol Electrical system Ca-
pacity
6 Headlamp high-beam
(left)
10 A
7 Headlamp high-beam
(right)
10 A
8 Headlamp low beam (left)
10 A
9 Headlamp low beam
(right)
10 A
10 Engine control
20 A
11 Alternator
7.5 A
12 Stop lamps
15 A
13 Horn
10 A
14 Automatic transmission
20 A
15 Hazard warning flasher
10 A
16 Fuel pump
15 A
17 Front fog lamps
15 A
18 Audio amp
20 A l
Some
fuses may not be installed on your ve-
hicle, depending on the vehicle model or spec-
ifications.
l The table above shows the main equipment
corresponding to each fuse. Identification of fuse
E01008100308 Capacity Colour
7.5 A Brown
10 A Red
15 A Blue
20 A Yellow
30 A Green (fuse type)/
Pink (fusible link type)
40 A Green (fusible link type) Fuse replacement
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1. Before
replacing a fuse, always turn off the
electrical circuit concerned and place the ig-
nition switch in the “LOCK” position.
2. Pull the fuse lid (A) to remove it.
3. Remove the fuse puller (B) from the fuse lid (A). Maintenance
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No. Item Quantity Lubricants
1 Engine coolant
8.2 litres
[includes 0.65 litre in the reserve tank] DIA QUEEN SUPER LONG LIFE
COOLANT or equivalent 2 Automatic transmission fluid
9.7 litresDIA QUEEN ATF SP III3 Brake fluid
As requiredBrake fluid DOT3 or DOT44 Clutch fluid
As requiredBrake fluid DOT3 or DOT45 Power steering fluid
As required ATF DEXRON III or DEXRON II6 Engine oil Oil pan 2WD with 15 inch tyres
6.5 litres
Refer to page 8-04. 2WD with 16 inch tyres, 4WD
5.5 litresOil filter
0.8 litreOil cooler
0.1 litre7 Washer fluid
4.8 litres,
4.5 litres *1
—8 Manual transmis-
sion oil 2WD
2.3 litres
Gear oil API classification GL-3 SAE
75W-85 4WD
3.4 litres9 Transfer oil
2.5 litresGear oil API classification GL-3 SAE
75W-85 or Gear oil API classification GL-4 SAE 75W-85 10 Differential oil Front
*2
1.2 litres
Gear oil API classification GL-5 orhigher SAE 80W Rear Standard power en-
gine 2WD with 15 inch tyres
1.5 litres 2WD with 16 inch tyres, 4WD
2.1 litres High power engine
11 Refrigerant (air conditioning)
480-520 g,
535-575 g *3
HFC-134a
*1 : Vehicles with “front (Type 1)” (Refer to “Outside” on page 8-24)
*2 : 4WD vehicles only
*3 : Double cab with capacity up air conditioning Specifications
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