2011 MITSUBISHI L200 towing

If the vehicle breaks down............................................................ 6-02
Emergency starting ....................................................................... 6-02
Engine overheating ....................................................................... 6-04
Bleeding the fuel system...............................................................6-05
Removal of water from the fuel filter ...........................................6-06
Tools, jack and jack handle .......................................................... 6-07
Jacking up the vehicle...................................................................6-13
Spare wheel...................................................................................6-16
How to change a tyre .................................................................... 6-17
Towing .......................................................................................... 6-20
Operation under adverse driving conditions .................................6-24For emergencies6

NOTEl When stowing the jack handle, align the black-
marked part (I) of the jack handle with the
holder (J).
Club cab
The tools, jack, and jack handle are stored under
the floor on the left-hand side of the cargo space. 1.Raise the left side seat cushion. Refer to
“ Folding up the seat cushion (Club cab)” on
page 2-07.
Tip forward the seatback of the driver seat.
Slide the driver seat forward.
2. Open the lid.
3. Remove the securing band (A), and then take
out the tools (B).
4. Remove the securing nut (C), and then take
out the jack (D).
5. Remove the jack handle (E) from the holder
(F), and then take out the jack handle.
6. Reverse the removing procedure when stor-
ing the tools, jack and jack handle.
NOTE l When stowing the jack handle, align the col-
oured marking on the jack handle with that
on the holder, and fit the jack in the holder.
Double cab
Except for vehicles with rear retractable power
window
The tool (wheel nut wrench only), jack, and jack
handle are located behind the rear seat. 1. Tip forward the seatback of the rear seat.(Refer to “Folding the seatback forward” on
page 2-07.)
2. Remove the wheel nut wrench (A) from the
holder (B), and take out the wrench.

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Remove the securing band (C), and then take
out the tools (D).
3. Remove the securing nut (E), and then take
out the jack (F).
4. Remove the jack handle (G) from the holder
(H), and take out the handle.
5. Reverse the removing procedure when stor-
ing the tool, jack and jack handle.
NOTE l When stowing the jack handle, align the black-
marked part (I) of the jack handle with the
holder (H).
Vehicles with rear retractable power window
The tools, jack, and jack handle are located behind
the rear seat.
1. Tip forward the seatback of the rear seat. (Refer to “Folding the seatback forward” on
page 2-07.)
2. Remove the wheel nut wrench (A) from the
holder of the back panel (B), and take out the
wrench.

Take out the tools (C) from the rear back
trim (D).
3. Remove the securing nut (E), and then take
out the jack (F).
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4.Remove the jack handle (G) from the holder
of the back panel (H), and take out the handle.
5. Reverse the removing procedure when stor-
ing the tool, jack and jack handle.
NOTE l When stowing the wheel nut wrench, insert it
into the holder on the back panel as illustrated.
To use the jack handle (Club cab, Dou-
ble cab with rear retractable power
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1. While pressing the snap pin (A) on the han-
dle that has a black marking, withdraw and re-
move the inner handle (B).
2. Reverse the inner handle (B) then, while press-
ing the snap pin (C), insert it into the outer
handle (D) until it is locked by snap pin as il-
lustrated.
3. While pressing the snap pin (F) on the assem-
bled handle (E), insert the white-marked han-
dle (G) until it is locked by snap pin as illus-
trated.
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Six wheel nuts
CAUTIONlNever use your foot or a pipe extension
for extra force in the wheel nut wrench.
If you do so, you will tighten the nut too
much.
13. Lower and remove the jack, then store the
jack, jack handle, wheel nut wrench, flat
tyre, and chocks. Have your damaged tyre re-
paired as soon as possible.
14. Check your tyre inflation pressure. The cor-
rect pressures are shown on the door label.
See the illustration.
CAUTIONl The tyre pressure should be periodically
checked and maintained at the specified
pressure while the tyre is stowed.
l After changing the tyre and driving the ve-
hicle about 1,000 km (620 miles), retight-
en the wheel nuts to make sure that they
have not come loose.
l If the steering wheel vibrates when driv-
ing after changing the tyre, we recom-
mend you to have the tyres checked for
balance.
l Do not mix one type of tyre with another
or use a different size from the one listed.
This would cause early wear and poor han-
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If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have
it done by your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point or a commercial tow truck service.

In the following cases, transport the vehicle using a
tow truck.
l The engine runs but the vehicle does not
move or abnormal noise is produced.
l Inspection of the vehicle’s underside reveals
that oil or some other fluid is leaking.
If a wheel gets stuck in a ditch, do not try to tow
the vehicle. Please contact your MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point or a commer-
cial tow truck service for assistance.

Only when you cannot receive a towing service
from a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point or commercial tow truck service, tow
your vehicle carefully in accordance with the in-
structions given in “Emergency towing” in this part.
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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 truckCAUTIONl 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” positions and
with the front or rear wheels on the
ground (Type B or Type C) as illustrated.
This could result in driving system dam-
age or the vehicle may jump at the car-
riage. If you cannot shift the transfer
shift lever to “2H” position or the trans-
mission is malfunctioning or damaged,
transport the vehicle with all the wheels
on a carriage (Type D or E) as illustrated.
l If vehicles equipped with the Active Sta-
bility & Traction Control system (ASTC)
are towed with the ignition switch in the
“ON” position and only the front wheels
or only the rear wheels raised off the
ground, the active Traction Control Sys-
tem may operate, resulting 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.CAUTIONl 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.
CAUTIONl 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.
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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 another vehicle 1.The front towing hooks (A) and rear towing
hook (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.CAUTIONl 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
regulations.)
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.
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WARNINGlTo prevent entry of exhaust gas from the
towing vehicle, set your air selection lever
to the recirculation position.CAUTIONl 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 the all 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.CAUTIONl 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.
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