2011 MITSUBISHI L200 instrument panel

Water temperature gaugeE00500800479
The water temperature gauge indicates the engine
coolant temperature when the ignition switch is in
the “ON” position.CAUTIONl If the indication needle enters the H zone
while the engine is running, it indicates
that the engine is possibly overheating. Im-
mediately park your vehicle in a safe
place and make the necessary correc-
tions. (Refer to “Engine overheating” on
page 6-04.)
While driving, care should always be tak-
en to maintain the normal operating tem-
perature.Daytime dipper button (meter illumi-
nation control)* E00508800273
The rheostat can be adjusted while the headlamps
or tail lamps turn on.
Turn the dial to adjust the illumination (meter, mul-
ti centre display, audio system’s control panel, heat-
er control panel, etc.) to the desired brightness.
1- To reduce brightness
2- To increase brightness
Instruments and controls
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Combination headlamps anddipper switch E00506001728
Headlamps
NOTE l Do not leave the headlamps and other lamps
on for a long time while the engine is station-
ary (not running). A run-down battery could
result.
l When it rains or when the vehicle has been
washed, the inside of the lens sometimes be-
comes foggy. This is the same phenomenon
as when window glass mists up on a humid
day, and does not indicate a functional prob-
lem. When the lamp is switched on, the heat
will remove the fog. However, if water gath-
ers inside the lamp, we recommend you to
have it checked.Type 1
Rotate the switch to turn on the lamps.OFFAll lamps offPosition, tail, licence plate and instrument
panel lamps onHeadlamps and other lamps go on
Type 2
Rotate the switch to turn on the lamps.
OFFAll lamps off
AUTO
With the ignition switch in the “ON” po-
sition, headlamps, position, tail, licence
plate, and instrument panel lamps turn
on and off automatically in accordance
with outside light level. All lamps turn
off automatically when the ignition
switch is turned to the “OFF” position.Position, tail, licence plate and instru-
ment panel lamps onHeadlamps and other lamps go on
NOTE
l The sensitivity of the automatic on/off con-
trol can be adjusted.
For further information, we recommend you
to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.
l When the headlamps are turned off by the au-
tomatic on/off control with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position, the front fog
lamps (if so equipped) and rear fog lamp also
go off. When the headlamps are subsequent-
ly turned back on by the automatic on/off con-
trol, the front fog lamps also come on but the
rear fog lamp stays off. If you wish to turn
the rear fog lamp back on, operate the switch
again.
l Do not cover the sensor (A) for the automat-
ic on/off control by affixing a sticker or label
to the windscreen.
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When the automatic transmission makes no speed
change E00604800478
If the transmission does not change speeds while
driving, or your vehicle does not pick up enough
speed when starting on an uphill slope, it may be
that there is something unusual happening in the
transmission, causing a safety device to activate.
We recommend you to have your checked as soon
as possible.
NOTE l When the selector lever position indicator in
the instrument panel blinks, it means that
there is an abnormal condition in the trans-
mission. Refer to “When the selector lever po-
sition indicator blinks” on page 4-18.Automatic transmission Sports
Mode 5A/T E00603200576
NOTE l During running-in period or immediately af-
ter reconnection of the battery cable, there
may be a case where gear shifts are not made
smoothly. This does not indicate a faulty trans-
mission.
Gear shifts will become smooth after the trans-
mission has been shifted several times by the
electronic control system.Selector lever operation E00603300867
The transmission has 5 forward gears and 1 reverse
gear.
The individual gears are selected automatically, de-
pending on the position of the gear selector lever,
the speed of the vehicle and the position of the ac-
celerator pedal.
The selector lever has 2 gates; the main gate (1)
and the manual gate (2).
NOTE
l For information on manual gate operation,
please refer to “Sports mode” on page 4-22.
In the main gate, selector lever has 4 positions, and
is equipped with a lock button (A) to avoid inadver-
tent selection of the wrong gear.The lock button must be pushed to move the
selector lever.The lock button need not be pushed to move
the selector lever.
Starting and driving
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CAUTIONlOperating the accelerator pedal while the
other foot is resting on the brake pedal
will affect braking efficiency and may
cause premature wear of brake pads.
l Use the selector lever in the correct shift
position in accordance with driving condi-
tions.
Never coast downhill backward with the
driving shift position {“D” (DRIVE) or
sports mode} or coast forward with the
“R” (REVERSE) position.
The engine stops and the brake pedal ef-
fort or the steering wheel handling weight
increasing could lead to an accident.
l Do not race the engine with brake pedal
pressed when the vehicle is stationary.
This can damage the automatic transmis-
sion.Passing acceleration E00604500329
To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE) posi-
tion, push the accelerator to the floor. The automat-
ic transmission will automatically downshift.
NOTE l In “Sports mode”, downshifts do not take
place when the accelerator is depressed all
the way to the floor.
Waiting E00604600304
For short waiting periods, such as at traffic signals,
the vehicle can be left in gear and held stationary
with the service brake.
For longer waiting periods with the engine running,
place the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) po-
sition..CAUTIONl Never hold the vehicle stationary on a hill
using the accelerator pedal (without us-
ing the brake pedal). Always apply the
parking brake and/or service brakes.
l Unexpected acceleration may occur if the
selector lever is in a position other than
“P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL). Prior
to moving off after having stopped the ve-
hicle, make sure that the selector lever is
in the “D” (DRIVE) position.Parking E00604700262
To park the vehicle, first bring it to a complete
stop, fully engage the parking brake, and then
move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position.
If you are going to leave the vehicle unattended, al-
ways switch off the engine and remove the ignition
key.
NOTE
l On a slope, be sure to apply the parking
brake before moving the selector lever to the
“P” (PARK) position. If you move the selec-
tor lever to the “P” (PARK) position before
applying the parking brake, it may be diffi-
cult to disengage the selector lever from the
“P” (PARK) position when next you drive
the vehicle, requiring application of a strong
force to the selector lever to move from the
“P” (PARK) position.When the automatic transmission makes no speed
change E00604800683
If the transmission does not change speeds while
driving, or your vehicle does not pick up enough
speed when starting on an uphill slope, it may be
that there is something unusual happening in the
transmission, causing a safety device to activate.
We recommend you to have your checked as soon
as possible. 1.If your vehicle has difficulty moving uphill,
shift the selector lever into 2 nd
gear of the
“Sports mode”.
This method might not work depending on
the type of transmission malfunction.
2. Once the vehicle is moving on a level road,
move the selector lever back to “D” (DRIVE).
NOTE l When the selector lever position indicator in
the instrument panel blinks, it means that
there is an abnormal condition in the trans-
mission. Refer to “When the selector lever po-
sition indicator blinks” on page 4-18.
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WARNINGlOn vehicles with
A/T, although, the set
speed driving will be deactivated when
shifting to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position,
never move the selector lever to the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position while driving.
You would have no engine braking and
could cause a serious accident.
Also, the set speed driving may be deactivated as
follows:
l When the engine speed rises and approaches
the tachometer's red zone (the red-coloured
part of the tachometer dial).
CAUTIONl When the set speed driving is deactivated
automatically in any situation other than
those listed above, there may be a system
malfunction.
Press the “ON-OFF” switch to turn off
the cruise control and have it inspected
by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.To resume the set speed E00609800561
If the set speed driving is deactivated by the condi-
tion described in “To deactivate” on page 4-51,
you can resume the previously set speed by press-
ing the “ACC RES” switch (C) while driving at a
speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or higher.
Under either of the following conditions, however,
using the switch does not allow you to resume the
previously set speed. In these situations, repeat the
speed setting procedure:
l The “ON OFF” switch is pressed.
l The ignition switch is turned OFF.
l “CRUISE” indication lamp is turned OFF.
Cargo loads
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Cargo loads precautionsCAUTIONl When loading luggage, be careful to the
following. •Stow cargo and luggage in the cargo
area whenever possible.
• Distribute cargo or luggage evenly not
to be unbalanced in weight.
• Do not place cargo or luggage on the
instrument panel.
Also, do not stack up cargo or luggage
on the front passenger’s seat or the
rear seat.
Having the driver’s vision blocked,
and your cargo being thrown inside
the cabin if you suddenly have to
brake can cause a serious accident or
injury.
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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
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