2011 MITSUBISHI L200 maintenance

Brake pedal free playE01002300281
Stop the engine, depress the brake pedal several
times, and press down the pedal with your fingers
until initial resistance is felt. This distance should
be within the specified range.
A- Free play: 3 to 8 mm
If the brake pedal free play is not within the stand-
ard range, we recommend you to have it checked.
Parking brake lever stroke E01002400527
Pull the parking brake lever up to check the num-
ber of “clicks” that the ratchet makes. One click rep-
resents a lever movement of one notch. The lever
should move the specified number of notches for
normal brake application.
Type 1AType 2 (LHD)Type 2 (RHD)
A- Parking brake lever stroke Type 1 8 to 9 notches
Type 2 11 to 13 notches
( Parking brake adjustment when pulled with
the force of 200 N)
If the parking brake lever stroke is out of the stand-
ard range, we recommend you to have it checked.
WARNINGl Continued operation of the vehicle with
the parking brake lever out of adjust-
ment may result in the vehicle moving
when unattended.
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Wiper bladesE01002600385
When lifting the wiper arms off the windscreen,
first raise the driver’s side wiper arm and then the
passenger’s side wiper arm.
When returning them to their original positions,
first put the passenger’s side wiper arm back in
place and then the driver’s side wiper arm.
If the blades are frozen to the windscreen, do not
operate the wipers until the ice has melted and the
blades are freed, otherwise the wiper motor may be
damaged.
Wiper blade rubber replacement
Driver’s side 1. Lift the wiper arm off the windscreen.
2. Pull the wiper blade until its stopper (A) dis-
engages from the hook (B). Then, pull the
wiper blade further to remove it.
NOTE
l Do not allow the wiper arm to fall onto the
windscreen; it could damage the glass.
3. Attach the retainers (C) to a new wiper blade.
For LHD vehicles refer to the illustration to
ensure that the retainers are correctly aligned
as you attach them.LHDRHD
4. Insert the wiper blade into the arm, starting
with the opposite end of the blade from the
stopper. Make sure the hook (B) is fitted cor-
rectly in the grooves in the blade.
NOTE
l If retainers are not supplied with the new wip-
er blade, use the retainers from the old blade.
5. Push the wiper blade until the hook (B) en-
gages securely with the stopper (A).
Passenger’s side
1. Lift the wiper arm off the windscreen.
2. Pull the wiper blade until its stopper (A) dis-
engages from the hook (B). Then, pull the
wiper blade further to remove it.
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NOTEl Do not allow the wiper arm to fall onto the
windscreen; it could damage the glass.
3. Attach the retainers (C) to a new wiper blade.
Refer to the illustration to ensure that the re-
tainers are correctly aligned as you attach
them.
4. Insert the wiper blade into the arm, starting
with the opposite end of the blade from the
stopper. Make sure the hook (B) is fitted cor-
rectly in the grooves in the blade.
NOTE l If retainers are not supplied with the new wip-
er blade, use the retainers from the old blade.
5. Push the wiper blade until the hook (B) en-
gages securely with the stopper (A).General maintenance E01002700113
Fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust
gas leakage
Look under the body of your vehicle to check for
fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust gas leaks.WARNINGl If you see a suspicious fuel leak or if you
smell fuel, do not operate the vehicle; we
recommend you to call for assistance.
Exterior and interior lamp operation
Operate the combination lamp switch to check that
all lamps are functioning properly.
If the lamps do not illuminate, the probable cause
is a blown fuse or defective lamp bulb. Check the
fuses first. If there is no blown fuses, check the
lamp bulbs.
For information regarding the inspection and re-
placement of the fuses and the lamp bulbs, refer to
“ Fuses” on page 8-20 and “Replacement of lamp
bulbs” on page 8-23.
If the fuses and bulbs are all OK, we recommend
you to have your vehicle checked and repaired.
Meter, gauge and indicator/warning
lamps operation
Run the engine to check the operation of all meters,
gauges, and indicator/warning lamps.
If there is anything wrong, we recommend you to
have your vehicle inspected.
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Hinges and latches lubrication
Check all latches and hinges, and lubricate if neces-
sary by first cleaning and then applying multipur-
pose grease.For cold and snowy weather E01002800257
Ventilation slots
The ventilation slots in front of the windscreen
should be kept clear of leaves or brushed clear after
heavy snowfall, so that the operation of the heating
and ventilation systems will not be impaired.
Weatherstripping
To prevent freezing of the weatherstripping on the
doors, bonnet, etc., they should be treated with sili-
cone grease or spray.
Additional equipment
It is a good idea to carry a shovel or a short-han-
dled spade in the vehicle during the winter so that
you can clear away snow if you get stranded. A
small hand-brush for sweeping snow off the vehi-
cle and a plastic scraper for the windscreen and
rear window are also useful.Fusible links E01002900030
The fusible links will melt to prevent a fire if a
large current attempts to flow through certain elec-
trical systems.
In case of a melted fusible link, we recommend
you to have your vehicle inspected.
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FusesE01003000849Fuse block location E01007600032
To prevent damage to the electrical system due to
shortcircuiting or overloading, each individual cir-
cuit is provided with a fuse.
There are fuse blocks in the passenger compart-
ment and in the engine compartment.
Passenger compartment
The fuse block in the passenger compartment is lo-
cated in front of the driver’s seat at the position
shown in the illustration.
Engine compartment
In the engine compartment, the fuse block is loca-
ted as shown in the illustration.
1- Push the knob.
2- Remove the cover.
Fuse load capacity E01007700033
The fuse capacity and the name of the electrical sys-
tems protected by the fuses are indicated on the in-
side of the fuse lid located at the driver’s leg area
and on the inside of the fuse block cover for fuses
located in the engine compartment.
Passenger compartment fuse location table E01007900501
NOTE
l Spare fuses are contained in the fuse lid. Al-
ways use a fuse of the same capacity for re-
placement.
Passenger compartment fuse location (LHD)
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Passenger compartment fuse location (RHD)
No.SymbolElectrical systemCa-
pacity1Tail lamp (left)7.5 A2Cigarette lighter15 A3Ignition coil10 A4Starter motor7.5 A5Sunroof20 A6Accessory socket15 ANo.SymbolElectrical systemCa-
pacity7Tail lamp (right)7.5 A8Outside rear-view mirrors7.5 A9Engine control unit7.5 A10Control unit7.5 A11Rear fog lamp10 A12Central door lock15 A13Room lamp10 A14Rear window wiper15 A15Gauge7.5 A16Relay7.5 A17Heated seat20 A18Option10 A19Heated door mirror7.5 A20Windscreen wiper20 A21Reversing lamps7.5 A22Demister30 A23Heater30 A24Power seat40 A25Radio10 ANo.SymbolElectrical systemCa-
pacity26Electronic controlled unit15 A27—Spare fuse7.5 A28—Spare fuse20 A29—Spare fuse30 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.
The fuse block does not contain spare 10 A
and 15 A fuses. If a fuse of one of these ca-
pacities blows, replace it temporarily by bor-
rowing the one that matches from:
10 A: Radio
15 A: Cigarette lighter
Replace the borrowed fuse as soon as possible.
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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).
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4.Referring to the fuse load capacity table,
check the fuse pertaining to the problem.
C- Fuse is OK
D- Blown fuse
NOTE l If any system does not function but the fuse
corresponding to that system is normal, there
may be a fault in the system elsewhere. We
recommend you to have your vehicle checked.
5. Insert a new fuse of the same capacity by us-
ing the fuse puller into the same place at the
fuse block.CAUTIONl If the newly inserted fuse blows again af-
ter a short time, we recommend you to
have the electrical system checked to find
the cause and rectify it.
l Never use a fuse with a capacity larger
than that specified or any substitute, such
as wire, foil, etc.; doing so will cause the
circuit wiring to heat up and could cause
a fire.Replacement of lamp bulbs E01003100710
Before replacing a bulb, ensure the lamp is off. Do
not touch the glass part of the new bulb with your
bare fingers; the skin oil left on the glass will evap-
orate when the bulb gets hot and the vapour will
condense on the reflector and dim the surface.CAUTIONl Bulbs are extremely hot immediately af-
ter being turned off.
When replacing a bulb, wait for it to cool
sufficiently before touching it. You could
otherwise be burnt.
NOTE
l If you are unsure of how to carry out the
work as required, we recommend you to con-
sult a specialist.
l Be careful not to scratch the vehicle body
when removing a lamp or lens.
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 the lamp checked.
Bulb capacity E01003200085
When replacing a bulb, use a new bulb with the
same wattage and colour.
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