
Indication lampsE00501600012Turn-signal indication lamps/
Hazard warning indication
lamps E00501700185
These  indication  lamps  blink  on  and  off
when a turn-signal lamp is operating.
NOTE l If  the  blinking  is  too  fast,  the
cause  may  be  a  blown  lamp  bulb
or a faulty turn-signal connection.
When the hazard warning lamp switch is
pressed,  all  turn-signal  lamps  will  flash
on and off continuously.High-beam indication lamp E00501800115
This  indication  lamp  illuminates  when
the high-beam is used.Front fog lamp indication
lamp* E00501900347
This  indication  lamp  illuminates  while
the front fog lamps are on.Rear fog lamp indication lamp E00502000114
This  indication  lamp  illuminates  while
the rear fog lamp is on.Diesel preheat indication lamp E00502300250
This  indication  lamp  illuminates  when
the ignition switch is placed in the “ON”
position.  As  the  glow  plug  becomes  hot,
the  lamp  goes  out  and  the  engine  can  be
started.CAUTIONl If  the  diesel  preheat  indication
lamp  comes  on  after  the  engine
is started, the engine speed may
not  rise  above  the  idling  speed
because  of  fuel  freezing.  In  this
case,  keep  the  engine  idling  for
about  ten  minutes,  then  turn
off  the  ignition  switch  and  im-
mediately  turn  it  on  again  to
confirm  that  the  diesel  preheat
indication lamp is off.
NOTE
l If the engine is cold, the diesel pre-
heat indication lamp is on for a lon-
ger time.
l When the engine has not been star-
ted  within  about  5  seconds  after
the  diesel  preheat  indication  lamp
went  out,  return  the  ignition
switch  to  the  “LOCK”  position.
Then,  turn  the  switch  to  the  “ON”
position  to  preheat  the  engine
again.
l When the engine is warm, the die-
sel  preheat  indication  lamp  does
not  come  on  even  if  the  ignition
switch is placed in the “ON” posi-
tion.Fuel filter indication lamp E00509900170
This  indication  lamp  illuminates  when
the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position  and  goes  off  after  the  engine
has  started.  If  it  lights  up  while  the  en-
gine  is  running,  it  indicates  that  water
has  accumulated  inside  the  fuel  filter;  if
this  happens,  remove  the  water  from  the
fuel filter.
Refer  to  “Removal  of  water  from  the
fuel filter” on page 6-06.
When  the  lamp  goes  out,  you  can  re-
sume driving. If it either does not go out
or  comes  on  from  time  to  time,  we  rec-
ommend you to have the vehicle inspec-
ted.
Instruments and controls
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Switch position 0-Driver onlySwitch position 2-Driver  +  Full  luggage  load-
ing
{ Vehicles  for  Russia,  Ka-
zakhstan  and  Ukraine  with
heavy duty suspension}Switch position 3-Driver  +  Full  luggage  load-
ing
{ Vehicles  for  Russia,  Ka-
zakhstan  and  Ukraine  with-
out heavy duty suspension}
{ Except  for  vehicles  for
Russia, Kazakhstan and Uk-
raine  with  heavy  duty  sus-
pension}Switch position 4-Driver  +  Full  luggage  load-
ing
{ Except  for  vehicles  for
Russia, Kazakhstan and Uk-
raine  without  heavy  duty
suspension}
Double cab
Vehicle condi- tionSwitch position“0”“2” or “3” or“4”●:1 person:Full luggage loadingSwitch position 0-Driver onlySwitch position 2-Driver  +  Full  luggage  load-
ing
{ Vehicles  for  Russia,  Ka-
zakhstan  and  Ukraine  with
heavy duty suspension}Switch position 3-Driver  +  Full  luggage  load-
ing
{ Vehicles  for  Russia,  Ka-
zakhstan  and  Ukraine  with-
out heavy duty suspension}
{ Except  for  vehicles  for
Russia, Kazakhstan and Uk-
raine  with  heavy  duty  sus-
pension}Switch position 4-Driver  +  Full  luggage  load-
ing
{ Except  for  vehicles  for
Russia, Kazakhstan and Uk-
raine  without  heavy  duty
suspension}Turn-signals lever E00506501273
The turn-signal lamps flash when the lever is oper-
ated  (with  the  ignition  switch  in  the  “ON”  posi-
tion).  At  the  same  time,  the  turn-signal  indication
lamps flash.
1- Turn-signals When  making  a  normal  turn,  use  position
(1). The lever will return automatically when
cornering is completed.
There  are  times  when  the  lever  will  not  re-
turn  after  cornering.  This  occurs  when  the
steering wheel is turned only slightly.
In such cases, return the lever by hand.
2- Lane-change signals When  changing  lanes,  use  position  (2).  It
will  return  to  the  neutral  position  when  re-
leased.
NOTE l If  the  lamp  flashes  unusually  quickly,  the
bulb  in  a  turn-signal  lamp  may  have  burned
out.  We  recommend  you  to  have  the  vehicle
inspected.
Instruments and controls
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3     

lIt  is  possible  to  activate  the  following  func-
tions.  For  further  information,  we  recom-
mend  you  to  consult  a  MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point. •Flashing  of  the  turn-signal  lamps  and  the
indication  lamp  in  the  instrument  cluster
when  the  lever  is  operated  with  the  igni-
tion switch in the “ACC” position
• Flashing  of  the  turn-signal  lamps  and  the
indication  lamp  in  the  instrument  cluster
three  times  when  you  move  the  lever  to
(2) slightly then release it
• The time required to operate the lever for
the 3-flash function can be adjusted.Hazard warning flasher switch E00506600903
Use the hazard warning flasher switch when the ve-
hicle has to be parked on the road for any emergency.
The  hazard  warning  flashers  can  always  be  operat-
ed, regardless of the position of the ignition key.
 
Push the switch to turn on the hazard warning flash-
ers; push the switch again to turn them off.
When  this  switch  is  operated,  all  turn-signal  lamps
flash  continuously,  as  do  the  turn-signal  indication
lamps in the instrument cluster.
NOTE
l If the lamps are kept flashing for a long time,
the  battery  will  be  discharged,  resulting  in
hard engine starting or no start condition.
l If  the  lamp  flashes  unusually  quickly,  the
bulb  in  a  turn-signal  lamp  may  have  burned
out.
We  recommend  you  to  have  the  vehicle  in-
spected.
Front fog lamp switch* E00506800934
The front fog lamps can be used only when the head-
lamps  or  tail  lamps  are  on.  Turn  the  knob  once  in
the  “ON”  direction  to  turn  on  the  front  fog  lamps.
The  indication  lamp  in  the  instrument  cluster  will
also come on. To turn the front fog lamps off, turn
the  knob  once  in  the  “OFF”  direction.  While  the
rear  fog  lamp  is  on,  turn  the  knob  twice  in  the
“OFF”  direction  to  turn  the  front  fog  lamps  off.
The knob will automatically return to its original po-
sition when you release it.
NOTE
l The front fog lamps are automatically turned
off  when  the  headlamps  or  tail  lamps  are
turned  off.  To  turn  the  front  fog  lamps  on
again, turn the knob in the “ON” direction af-
ter turning on the headlamps or tail lamps.
l Do not use fog lamps except in conditions of
fog, otherwise excessive lamp glare may tem-
porarily blind oncoming vehicle drivers.
Instruments and controls
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3   

Crossing a stream
4-wheel  drive  vehicles  are  not  necessarily  water-
proof.  If  the  electrical  circuits  become  wet,  further
operation  of  the  vehicle  will  be  impossible;  there-
fore,  avoid  crossing  streams  unless  absolutely  nec-
essary.  If  crossing  a  stream  is  unavoidable,  use  the
following procedure: 1.Check  depths  of  a  stream  and  geographical
features  before  attempting  to  cross  a  stream
and ford the stream where the water is as shal-
low as practicable.
2. Set  the  transfer  shift  lever  to  “4L”  position
(easy select 4WD), “4LLc” position (super se-
lect 4WD).
3. Drive  slowly  at  a  speed  of  approximately
5  km/h  (3  mph)  to  avoid  splashing  too  much
water.CAUTIONl Never  cross  a  stream  where  the  water  is
deep.
Do  not  change  gears  while  crossing  the
stream.
Frequent crossing of streams can adverse-
ly affect the life span of the vehicle; we rec-
ommend  you  to  take  the  necessary  meas-
ures to prepare, inspect, and repair the ve-
hicle.
After crossing a stream, apply the brakes to be sure
they are functioning properly. If the brakes are wet
and not functioning properly, dry them out by driv-
ing slowly while lightly depressing the brake pedal.
Inspect each part of the vehicle carefully.
Inspection and maintenance
following rough road operation E00606700048
After  operating  the  vehicle  in  rough  road  condi-
tions,  be  sure  to  perform  the  following  inspection
and maintenance procedures:
l Check that the vehicle has not been damaged
by rocks, gravel, etc.
l Carefully wash the vehicle with water.
After  washing,  drive  the  vehicle  slowly
while lightly depressing the brake pedal in or-
der  to  dry  out  the  brakes.  If  the  brakes  still
do not function properly, we recommend you
to have the brakes checked as soon as possible.
l Remove  the  insects,  dried  grass,  etc.  clog-
ging the radiator core.
l After  crossing  a  stream,  be  sure  to  have  the
following items inspected at a  MITSUBISHI
MOTORS  Authorized Service Point and take
the necessary measures. •Check the brake system and, if necessary,
have it serviced.
• Check  the  engine,  transmission,  transfer,
and differential oil or grease level and tur-
bidity. If the oil or grease is milky, it indi-
cates  water  contamination.  Replace  it
with new oil or grease.
• Grease the propeller shaft.
• Check the inside of the vehicle. If ingress
of water is found, dry the carpet etc.
• Inspect  the  headlamps.  If  the  headlamp
bulb  is  flooded  with  water,  we  recom-
mend you to have it drained.Cautions on handling of 4-wheel
drive vehicles E00606800368
Tyres and wheels
Since  the  driving  torque  can  be  applied  to  the  4
wheels,  the  performance  of  the  vehicle  when  oper-
ating in 4-wheel drive is greatly affected by the con-
dition of the tyres.
 
Pay close attention to the tyres.
l Install  specified  tyres  on  all  wheels.  Refer  to
“Tyres and wheels” on page 9-17.
l Be  sure  to  fit  all  4  tyres  and  wheels  of  the
same size and type.
When  replacement  of  any  of  the  tyres  or
wheels is necessary, replace all of them.
l All  tyres  should  be  rotated  whenever  the
wear  difference  between  the  front  and  rear
tyres is recognizable.
Good  vehicle  performance  cannot  be  expected  if
there is a difference in wear between tyres. Refer to
“Tyre rotation” on page 8-13.
l Check the tyre inflation pressure regularly.
Starting and driving
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4  

Service precautions....................................................................... 8-02
Catalytic converter ........................................................................ 8-02
Bonnet ........................................................................................... 8-03
Engine oil ...................................................................................... 8-04
Engine coolant .............................................................................. 8-05
Automatic transmission fluid*......................................................8-06
Washer fluid ................................................................................. 8-07
Brake fluid .................................................................................... 8-07
Clutch fluid* ................................................................................. 8-08
Power steering fluid ...................................................................... 8-09
Battery .......................................................................................... 8-09
Tyres ............................................................................................. 8-11
Clutch pedal free play* ................................................................. 8-15
Brake pedal free play .................................................................... 8-16
Parking brake lever stroke ............................................................ 8-16
Wiper blades ................................................................................. 8-17
General maintenance .................................................................... 8-18
For cold and snowy weather ......................................................... 8-19
Fusible links .................................................................................. 8-19
Fuses ............................................................................................. 8-20
Replacement of lamp bulbs .......................................................... 8-23Maintenance8 

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.
Maintenance
8-18
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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.
Maintenance
8-23
8RHD      

OutsideE01003302530Front (Type 1)
1- Headlamps, high-beam: 60 W (HB3)
2- Headlamps, low beam: 55 W (H11)
3- Position lamps: 5 W (W5W)
4- Front turn-signal lamps: 21 W (PY21W)
5- Side turn-signal lamps: 5 W (WY5W)
6- Front fog lamps*: 55 W (H11)
Front (Type 2)
1- Headlamps, high/low beam: 60/55 W (H4)
2- Position lamps: 5 W (W5W)
3- Front turn-signal lamps: 21 W (PY21W)
4- Side turn-signal lamps: 5 W (WY5W)
5- Front fog lamps*: 55 W (H11)  
Codes in parentheses indicate bulb types.RearType 1Type 2
6- High-mounted stop lamp: 5 W (W5W)
7- Rear turn-signal lamps: 16 W (W16W)
8- Tail and stop lamps: 21/5 W (P21/5W)
9- Reversing lamps: 16 W (W16W)
10- Rear  fog  lamp  (Type  1,  Driver’s  side  only):
21 W (P21W)
11- Rear  fog  lamp  (Type  2,  Driver’s  side  only):
21 W (W21W) 
12- Licence plate lamps: 5 W (W5W)  
Codes in parentheses indicate bulb types.
Inside E01003401518
Single cab
1- Door courtesy lamps*: 3.4 W
2- Room lamp: 8 W
3- Glove box lamp: 1.4 W 
4- Centre console downlight: 1.4 W
Maintenance
8-24
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