2011 MITSUBISHI L200 manual transmission

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.
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 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.
For emergencies
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Operation under adverse drivingconditions E00801702140
If your vehicle becomes stuck in sand,
mud or snow
If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or
mud, it can often be moved with a rocking motion.
Move the selector lever alternately between the
“L” (LOW) and “R” (REVERSE) position (with
manual transmission, between 1 st
and Reverse),
while applying slight pressure to the accelerator ped-
al.
Avoid racing the engine or spinning the wheels. Pro-
longed efforts to free a stuck vehicle may result in
overheating and transmission failure. Allow the en-
gine to idle for a few minutes to let the transmis-
sion cool between rocking attempts.
If the vehicle remains stuck after several rocking at-
tempts, seek other assistance.WARNINGl When attempting to rock your vehicle out
of a stuck position, be sure that the area
around the vehicle is clear of people and
physical objects. The rocking motion may
cause the vehicle to suddenly launch for-
ward or backward, causing injury or dam-
age to nearby people or objects.
On 2WD vehicles, it is recommended to start the ve-
hicle with parking brake partially, but not complete-
ly, applied by slightly pulling the parking brake lev-
er.
After the vehicle has become free, do not forget to
release the parking brake.
NOTE
l Depress the accelerator pedal gradually when
starting the vehicle.
On a flooded road l Avoid flooded roads. Water could enter the
brake discs, resulting in temporarily ineffec-
tive brakes. In such cases, lightly depress the
brake pedal to see if the brakes operate prop-
erly. If they do not, lightly depress the pedal
several times while driving in order to dry
the brake pads.
l When driving in rain or on a road with many
puddles a layer of water may form between
the tyres and the road surface.
This reduces a tyre’s frictional resistance on
the road, resulting in loss of steering stability
and braking capability.

To cope with this, observe the following items: (a)Drive your vehicle at slow speed. (b)Do not drive on worn tyres. Always
maintain the specified tyre inflation
pressures.
On a snow-covered or frozen road
l When driving on a snow-covered or frozen
road, it is recommended that you use snow
tyres or tyre chains.
Refer to the “Snow tyres” and “Tyre chains”
sections.
l Avoid high-speed operation, sudden acceler-
ation, abrupt brake application and sharp cor-
nering.
l Depressing the brake pedal during travel on
snowy or icy roads may cause tyre slippage
and skidding. When traction between the
tyres and the road is reduced the wheels may
skid and the vehicle cannot readily be
brought to a stop by conventional braking
techniques. Braking will differ, depending
upon whether you have anti-lock brake sys-
tem (ABS). If you do have ABS, brake by
pressing the brake system pedal hard, and
keeping it pressed. If you do not have ABS,
pump the brake pedal with short rapid jabs,
each time fully applying and fully releasing
for greatest effect.
l Allow extra distance between your vehicle
and the vehicle in front of you, and avoid sud-
den braking.
l Accumulation of ice on the braking system
can cause the wheels to lock. Pull away from
a standstill slowly after confirming safety
around the vehicle.CAUTIONl Do not press the accelerator pedal rapid-
ly. If the wheels break free of the ice, the
vehicle could suddenly start moving and
possibly cause an accident.
On a bumpy or rutted road
l Drive as slow as possible when driving on
bumpy or rutted roads.
For emergencies
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No.ItemQuantityLubricants1Engine coolant8.2 litres
[includes 0.65 litre in the reserve tank]DIA QUEEN SUPER LONG LIFECOOLANT or equivalent2Automatic transmission fluid9.7 litresDIA QUEEN ATF SP III3Brake fluidAs requiredBrake fluid DOT3 or DOT44Clutch fluidAs requiredBrake fluid DOT3 or DOT45Power steering fluidAs requiredATF DEXRON III or DEXRON II
6Engine oil
Oil pan2WD with 15 inch tyres6.5 litres
Refer to page 8-04.
2WD with 16 inch tyres, 4WD5.5 litresOil filter0.8 litreOil cooler0.1 litre7Washer fluid4.8 litres,
4.5 litres* 1—8Manual transmis-
sion oil2WD2.3 litresGear oil API classification GL-3 SAE 75W-854WD3.4 litres9Transfer oil2.5 litresGear oil API classification GL-3 SAE
75W-85 or Gear oil API classification GL-4 SAE 75W-85
10Differential oil
Front*21.2 litres
Gear oil API classification GL-5 or
higher SAE 80WRear
Standard power en-
gine2WD with 15 inch tyres1.5 litres2WD with 16 inch tyres, 4WD2.6 litresHigh power engineA/TM/T3.2 litres11Refrigerant (air conditioning)480-520 g,
535-575 g* 3HFC-134a
*
1
: Vehicles with “front (Type 1)” (Refer to “Outside” on page 8-24)
* 2
: 4WD vehicles only
Specifications
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4
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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K
Keyless entry system 1-04
Keys 1-02
L
Labeling 9-02
Lamp monitor buzzer 3-31
Lamps (headlamps, fog lamp, etc.) auto-cutout func-
tion 3-31
Leakage (Fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust
gas) 8-18
Licence plate lamps
Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-31
Limited-slip differential (LSD) 4-42
Low fuel warning lamp 3-04
Lubricants 9-21
LW/MW/FM electronic tuning radio with CD play-
er 5-13
M
Manual transmission 4-14Oil 9-21
Manual window control 1-08
Mirror Inside rear-view mirror 4-09
Outside rear-view mirrors 4-10
Vanity mirror 5-36
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel sys-
tems 04
O
Odometer 3-03
Oil
Differential oil 9-21
Engine oil 8-04,9-21
Manual transmission fluid 9-21
Transfer oil 9-21
Operation under adverse driving conditions 6-24
Other specifications 9-18
Outside rear-view mirrors 4-10
Overheating 6-04
P
Parking 4-08Parking brake 4-07
Parking brake lever stroke 8-16
Personal lamps 5-40 Replacement 8-32
Position lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-27
Power steering Fluid 8-09,9-21
System 4-45
Precautions to observe when using wipers and wash-
ers 3-39
Pregnant women restraint 2-11
Puncture (Tyre changing) 6-17
R
RadioLW/MW/FM electronic tuning radio with CD
player 5-13
Rear combination lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-30
Rear differential lock 4-34
Rear fog lamp Bulb capacity 8-24
Indication lamp 3-07
Replacement 8-29
Switch 3-35
Rear room lamp 5-39 Bulb capacity 8-25
Replacement 8-32
Rear seat 2-07
Rear side/quarter window 1-12
Rear turn-signal lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-30
Rear window demister switch 3-40
Rear-view mirror Inside 4-09
Outside 4-10
Refill capacities 9-21
Removal of water from the fuel filter 6-06
Replacement of lamp bulbs 8-23
Reversing lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-30
Room lamp 5-39,5-40
Running-in recommendations 4-04
S
Safe driving techniques 4-03
Seat belt 2-09 Adjustable seat belt anchor 2-11
Child restraint 2-13
Inspection 2-27
Pregnant women restraint 2-11
Pretensioner 2-12
Seat belt reminder/warning lamp 2-10
Seat under tray 5-44
Seat Adjustment 2-03
Armrest (Double cab) 2-07
Front seat 2-03
Head restraints 2-08
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Heated seats 2-06
Rear seat 2-07
Secret box 5-43
Service precaution 8-02
Side airbag system 2-35
Side turn-signal lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-28
Snow tyres 8-14
Spare wheel 6-16
Spark plug 9-16
Specifications 9-02
Speedometer 3-03
Starting 4-13
Steering Power steering fluid 8-09,9-21
Power steering system 4-45
Steering wheel height adjustment 4-09
Steering wheel lock 4-12
Steering wheel remote control switch 5-28
Stop lamps Bulb capacity 8-23
Replacement 8-30
Storage spaces 5-41
Sun visors 5-35
Sunglasses holder 5-43
Sunroof 1-13 Safety mechanism 1-14
Sunshade 1-14
Switch 1-13
Super select 4WD 4-29
Supplemental restraint system 2-27 How the Supplemental Restraint System
works 2-29
Servicing 2-39
Warning lamp 2-38
T
Tachometer 3-03
Tail lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-30
Tank capacity 02
Ticket holder 5-35
Tools 6-09 Storage 6-07
Towing 6-20
Trailer towing 4-53
Transfer oil 9-21
Transmission Automatic transmission 4A/T 4-16
Automatic transmission Sports Mode 5A/
T 4-20
Fluid 8-06,9-21
Manual transmission 4-14
Specifications 9-15
Tripmeter 3-03
Turn-signal indication lamps 3-07
Turn-signals lever 3-33
Tyres 8-11 How to change a tyre 6-17
Inflation pressures 8-12
Rotation 8-13
Size (tyre and wheel) 9-17
Snow tyres 8-14
Tyre chains 8-14
Wheel condition 8-13
U
Used engine oils safety instructions and disposal in-
formation 05
Utility box 5-43
V
Vanity mirror 5-36
Vehicle care precautions 7-02
Vehicle dimensions 9-03
Vehicle identification number 9-02
Vehicle identification number plate 9-02
Vehicle information code plate 9-02
Vehicle labeling 9-02
Vehicle performance 9-09
Vehicle weight 9-10
Ventilators 5-02
W
Warning lamps 3-08
Washer Fluid 8-07,9-21
Switch 3-36,3-39
Washing 7-03
Water temperature gauge 3-05
Waxing 7-04
Weatherstripping 8-19
Weight 9-10
Wheel condition 8-13
Wheel Specification 9-17
Wiper Switch 3-36
Wiper blade rubber replacement 8-17
Wiper blades 8-17
Alphabetical index
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