
ForewordE09200103398
Thank you for selecting a MITSUBISHI L200 as your new vehicle.
This  owner’s  manual  will  add  to  your  understanding  and  full  enjoyment  of
the many fine features of this vehicle.
It contains information prepared to acquaint you with the proper way to oper-
ate and maintain your vehicle for the utmost in driving pleasure.
 
MITSUBISHI  MOTORS  Europe B.V. reserves the right to make changes in
design  and  specifications  and/or  to  make  additions  to  or  improvements  in
this product without obligation to install them on products previously manu-
factured.
It is an absolute requirement for the driver to strictly observe all laws and reg-
ulations concerning vehicles.
 
This owner’s manual has been written in compliance with such laws and reg-
ulations, but some of the contents may become contradictory with later amend-
ment of the laws and regulations.
 
Please  leave  this  owner’s  manual  in  this  vehicle  at  time  of  resale.  The  next
owner will appreciate having access to the information contained in this own-
er’s manual.
 
Repairs to your vehicle:
Vehicles in the warranty period:
All  warranty  repairs  must  be  carried  out  by  a  MITSUBISHI MOTORS   Au-
thorized Service Point.
 
Vehicles outside the warranty period:
Where the vehicle is repaired is at the discretion of the owner.
 Throughout this owner’s manual the words  WARNING and CAUTION  ap-
pear.
These serve as reminders to be especially careful. Failure to follow instruc-
tions could result in personal injury or damage to your vehicle.WARNING
indicates  a  strong  possibility  of  severe  personal  injury  or  death  if  in-
structions are not followed.
CAUTION
means hazards or unsafe practices that could cause minor personal in-
jury or damage to your vehicle.
You will see another important symbol:
NOTE:gives helpful information.*:indicates optional equipment.
It  may  differ  according  to  the  sales  classification;  refer
to the sales catalogue.
Abbreviations used in this owner’s manual:
LHD: Left-Hand Drive
RHD: Right-Hand Drive
M/T: Manual Transmission
A/T: Automatic Transmission
Information for station service E09300102174
Fuel
Fuel tank capacity75 litresFuel requirementsCetane number (EN590)
51 or higher
Refer to the “General information” section for the fuel selection.Engine oilRefer to the “Maintenance” section for the selection of engine oil.Tyre inflation pressureRefer to the “Maintenance” section for the tyre inflation pressure.
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Fuel selectionE00200102141Recommended fuelCetane number (EN590)
51 or higherCAUTIONlYour vehicle is designed to use only diesel
fuel that meets the EN 590 standard.
Use of any other type of diesel fuel would
adversely affect the engine’s performance
and durability.
NOTE
l Due to the separation of paraffin, the fluidity
of the fuel decreases considerably as the tem-
perature falls.
Because  of  this  fact  there  are  two  kinds  of
fuel: “summer” and “winter”.
This must be considered in winter use.
Select  either  of  the  two  kinds  of  fuel  in  ac-
cordance with ambient temperature. Above -5 °C: “Summer” diesel
Below -5 °C: “Winter” diesel
When  travelling  abroad,  find  out  in  advance
about the fuels served in local service stations.
l Poor-quality diesel fuel can cause deposits to
form in the injector, resulting in black smoke
and rough idling.
If  these  problems  occur,  you  are  advised  to
add  a  cleaning  additive  to  the  diesel  fuel
when you refuel the vehicle.
The additive will break up and remove the de-
posits,  thereby  returning  the  engine  to  a  nor-
mal condition.
Be sure to use a genuine  MITSUBISHI DIE-
SEL  FUEL  SYSTEM  CLEANER.  Using  an
unsuitable  additive  could  make  the  engine
malfunction.  For  details,  please  contact  your
MITSUBISHI MOTORS  Authorized Service
Point.Filling the fuel tank E00200202025WARNINGlWhen handling fuel, comply with the safe-
ty  regulations  displayed  by  garages  and
filling stations.
l Before  removing  the  fuel  cap,  be  sure  to
get rid of your body’s static electricity by
touching  a  metal  part  of  the  car  or  the
fuel  pump.  Any  static  electricity  on  your
body  could  create  a  spark  that  ignites
fuel vapour.
l Perform  the  whole  refueling  process
(opening  the  fuel  tank  filler  door,  remov-
ing  the  fuel  cap,  etc.)  by  yourself.  Do  not
let  any  other  person  come  near  the  fuel
tank  filler.  If  you  allowed  a  person  to
help  you  and  that  person  was  carrying
static  electricity,  fuel  vapour  could  be  ig-
nited.
l Do not move away from the fuel tank fill-
er  until  refueling  is  finished.  If  you
moved  away  and  did  something  else  (for
example, cleaning your windscreen) part-
way  through  the  refueling  process,  you
could pick up a fresh charge of static elec-
tricity.
l If the tank cap must be replaced, use only
a MITSUBISHI MOTORS original part.
Fuel tank capacity
75 litres
Refueling 1. Before filling with fuel, stop the engine.
General information
02   

2.The  fuel  tank  filler  is  located  on  the  rear  left
side of your vehicle.
Type 1
Open  the  fuel  tank  filler  door  with  the  re-
lease lever located below the instrument panel.3. Open the fuel tank filler tube by slowly turn-
ing the cap anticlockwise.
A- Remove B- Close
Type 2
Slide  the  cover  (1).  Insert  the  key  in  the  cap
(2) and unlock it.
Turn the cap and remove it.
CAUTIONl Since  the  fuel  system  may  be  under  pres-
sure,  remove  the  fuel  tank  filler  tube  cap
slowly.  This  relieves  any  pressure  or  vac-
uum  that  might  have  built  up  in  the  fuel
tank. If you hear a hissing sound, wait un-
til  it  stops  before  removing  the  cap.  Oth-
erwise,  fuel  may  spray  out,  injuring  you
or others.
4. Insert  the  gun  in  the  tank  port  as  far  as  it
goes. Do not tilt the gun.
5. When the gun stops automatically, do not fill
with fuel any more.
6. To  close,  turn  the  fuel  tank  filler  tube  cap
slowly  clockwise  until  you  hear  clicking
sounds,  then  gently  push  the  fuel  tank  filler
door closed.
General information
03LHD RHD    

4.After the engine coolant temperature has drop-
ped to the normal temperature, stop the engine.
5. Check the coolant level in the reserve tank.
WARNINGl If  there  is  none,  make  sure  that  the  en-
gine  has  cooled  down  before  removing
the radiator cap, because hot steam or boil-
ing water otherwise will gush from the fill-
er port and may scald you.6. Add  coolant  to  the  radiator  and/or  reserve
tank if necessary (refer to the “Maintenance”
section.)CAUTIONl Do  not  add  coolant  while  the  engine  is
hot.  Suddenly  adding  cold  coolant  could
damage the engine. Wait for the engine to
cool  down,  then  add  coolant  a  little  at  a
time.
7. Examine  the  radiator  hoses  for  coolant  leak-
age and the drive belt for looseness or damage.
If  there  is  anything  wrong  with  the  cooling
system  or  drive  belt,  we  recommend  you  to
have it checked and repaired.
Bleeding the fuel system E00800700178
The fuel system should be bled to remove air as de-
scribed below if the fuel supply is exhausted during
travel.
Type 1 1.Loosen the air plug (A) at the top of the fuel
filter.
For emergencies
6-05
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2.Pump  the  hand  pump  (B)  until  there  are  no
more  bubbles  in  the  fuel  coming  out  of  the
air  plug  (A).  When  doing  this,  place  a  cloth
around  the  air  plug  (A)  to  prevent  the  escap-
ing fuel from spraying out.
3. Tighten  the  air  plug  (A)  when  there  are  no
more bubbles in the fuel.
4. Continue  pumping  until  the  hand  pump  (B)
becomes stiff.
5. Finally, check to be sure that there is no leak- age of fuel.
If  in  doubt,  we  recommend  you  to  consult  a
specialist for necessary information.
Type 2
Pump  the  hand  pump  (A)  at  the  top  of  the  fuel  fil-
ter until the hand pump becomes stiff.
Then try again to start the engine.
If the engine does not start, repeat the process above.CAUTIONl Do  not  smoke  or  have  any  other  open
flame  near  the  vehicle  while  bleeding  the
fuel system.
l Be  sure  to  carefully  clean  away  any  spilt
fuel which could ignite and cause a fire.Removal of water from the fuel
filterE00800800267
If  the  fuel  filter  indication  lamp  in  the  instrument
panel illuminates during driving, it indicates that wa-
ter has accumulated in the fuel filter. If this occurs,
remove the water as described below.
Type 1 1.Loosen  the  drain  plug  (A)  at  the  bottom  of
the fuel filter.
For emergencies
6-06
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Engine compartment fuse location tableE01008000583Engine compartment fuse locationFront
No.SymbolElectrical systemCa-
pacity1———2Electric window system40 A3Ignition switch40 A4Air conditioning compres-
sor10 A5Condenser fan motor20 ANo.SymbolElectrical systemCa-
pacity6Headlamp high-beam
(left)10 A7Headlamp high-beam
(right)10 A8Headlamp low beam (left)10 A9Headlamp low beam
(right)10 A10Engine control20 A11Alternator7.5 A12Stop lamps15 A13Horn10 A14Automatic transmission20 A15Hazard warning flasher10 A16Fuel pump15 A17Front fog lamps15 A18Audio amp20 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 E01008100308CapacityColour7.5 ABrown10 ARed15 ABlue20 AYellow30 AGreen (fuse type)/
Pink (fusible link type)40 AGreen (fusible link type)Fuse replacement E01007800656
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
8-22
8                 LHD  

Vehicle labeling............................................................................ 9-02
Vehicle dimensions.......................................................................9-03
Vehicle performance.....................................................................9-09
Vehicle weight .............................................................................. 9-10
Engine specifications .................................................................... 9-14
Transmission specifications .......................................................... 9-15
Electrical system ........................................................................... 9-16
Tyres and wheels .......................................................................... 9-17
Other specifications ...................................................................... 9-18
Fuel consumption ......................................................................... 9-19
Refill capacities ............................................................................ 9-21Specifications9 

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4-wheel drive operation  4-38A
Accessory (Installation)  04
Accessory socket  5-38
Active Stability & Traction Control (ASTC)  4-46
Additional equipment  8-19
Air conditioning Automatic air conditioning  5-08
Important operation tips for the air condition-
ing  5-12
Manual air conditioning  5-03
Air purifier  5-12
Airbag  2-27
Antenna  5-34
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)  4-43 Warning lamp  4-44
Armrest (Double cab)  2-07
Ashtray  5-36
Audio Audio system anti-theft feature  5-32
Error codes  5-30
Handling of compact discs  5-32
LW/MW/FM electronic tuning radio with CD
player  5-13
Steering wheel remote control switch  5-28
Automatic air conditioning  5-08
Automatic transmission 4A/T  4-16 Fluid  8-06,9-21
Overdrive control switch  4-17
Selector lever operation  4-16,4-20
Selector lever position  4-17
Selector lever position indicator  4-16
Automatic transmission Sports Mode 5A/T  4-20 Fluid  8-06,9-21
Selector lever operation  4-20
Selector lever position indicator  4-21
Selector lever positions  4-21
Sports mode  4-22
Sports mode indicator  4-22
B
Battery  8-09Discharged battery (Emergency starting)  6-02
Specification  9-16
Bleeding the fuel system  6-05
Bonnet  8-03
Bottle holder  5-45
Brake Anti-lock brake  4-43
Braking  4-42
Fluid  8-07,9-21
Parking brake  4-07
Parking brake lever stroke  8-16
Pedal free play  8-16
Warning lamp  3-08
C
Cargo loads  4-52
Catalytic converter  8-02
Cautions on handling of 4-wheel drive vehi-
cles  4-40
Central door locks  1-07
Centre console downlight  5-41 Bulb capacity  8-24
Replacement  8-34
Centre information display  3-10
Changing a fuse  8-22
Changing gears  4-14
Check engine warning lamp  3-08
Child restraint  2-13
Child-protection rear doors  1-08
Cigarette lighter  5-37
Cleaning Exterior of your vehicle  7-03
Genuine leather  7-02
Interior of your vehicle  7-02
Plastic, vinyl leather, etc  7-02
Sunroof  7-05
Waxing  7-04
Clock  3-19,5-39
Clutch Fluid  8-08,9-21
Pedal free play  8-15
Coat hook  5-46
Combination headlamps and dipper switch  3-30
Convenient hook  5-46
Coolant (engine)  8-05,9-21
Cruise control  4-48 Switch  4-49
Cup holder  5-44
Curtain airbag system  2-35
D
Demister (rear window)  3-40
Differential oil  9-21
Digital clock  3-19,5-39
Dimensions  9-03
Dipper (High/Low beam change)  3-31
Door courtesy lamps  5-41 Replacement  8-33
Doors Central door locks  1-07
Child-protection  1-08
Lock and unlock  1-06
Driving, alcohol and drugs  4-02
E
Easy select 4WD  4-25
Alphabetical index
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