
ForewordE09200103398
Thank you for selecting a MITSUBISHI L200 as your new vehicle.
This  owner’s  manual  will  add  to  your  understanding  and  full  enjoyment  of
the many fine features of this vehicle.
It contains information prepared to acquaint you with the proper way to oper-
ate and maintain your vehicle for the utmost in driving pleasure.
 
MITSUBISHI  MOTORS  Europe B.V. reserves the right to make changes in
design  and  specifications  and/or  to  make  additions  to  or  improvements  in
this product without obligation to install them on products previously manu-
factured.
It is an absolute requirement for the driver to strictly observe all laws and reg-
ulations concerning vehicles.
 
This owner’s manual has been written in compliance with such laws and reg-
ulations, but some of the contents may become contradictory with later amend-
ment of the laws and regulations.
 
Please  leave  this  owner’s  manual  in  this  vehicle  at  time  of  resale.  The  next
owner will appreciate having access to the information contained in this own-
er’s manual.
 
Repairs to your vehicle:
Vehicles in the warranty period:
All  warranty  repairs  must  be  carried  out  by  a  MITSUBISHI MOTORS   Au-
thorized Service Point.
 
Vehicles outside the warranty period:
Where the vehicle is repaired is at the discretion of the owner.
 Throughout this owner’s manual the words  WARNING and CAUTION  ap-
pear.
These serve as reminders to be especially careful. Failure to follow instruc-
tions could result in personal injury or damage to your vehicle.WARNING
indicates  a  strong  possibility  of  severe  personal  injury  or  death  if  in-
structions are not followed.
CAUTION
means hazards or unsafe practices that could cause minor personal in-
jury or damage to your vehicle.
You will see another important symbol:
NOTE:gives helpful information.*:indicates optional equipment.
It  may  differ  according  to  the  sales  classification;  refer
to the sales catalogue.
Abbreviations used in this owner’s manual:
LHD: Left-Hand Drive
RHD: Right-Hand Drive
M/T: Manual Transmission
A/T: Automatic Transmission
Information for station service E09300102174
Fuel
Fuel tank capacity75 litresFuel requirementsCetane number (EN590)
51 or higher
Refer to the “General information” section for the fuel selection.Engine oilRefer to the “Maintenance” section for the selection of engine oil.Tyre inflation pressureRefer to the “Maintenance” section for the tyre inflation pressure.
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Keyless entry system*E00300301860
Press  the  remote  control  switch,  and  all  doors  will
be locked or unlocked as desired.
1- LOCK switch
2- UNLOCK switch
3- Indication lamp
To lock
Press  the  LOCK  switch  (1),  and  all  doors  will  be
locked.  When  they  are  locked  with  the  room  lamp
at  the  [•]  position,  the  room  lamp  and  the  turn-sig-
nal lamps blink once.
To unlock
Press  the  UNLOCK  switch  (2),  and  all  doors  will
be  unlocked.  When  unlocked  with  the  room  lamp
at the [•] position, the room lamp will be turned on
for  approximately  15  seconds  and  the  turn-signal
lamps will blink twice.
NOTE l The  indication  lamp  (3)  comes  on  each  time
a switch is pressed.
l If  the  UNLOCK  switch  (2)  is  pressed  and
any of the doors is not opened within approx-
imately  30  seconds,  relocking  will  automati-
cally occur.
l It is possible to modify functions as follows:
For  further  information,  please  contact  your
MITSUBISHI MOTORS  Authorized Service
Point. •The  time  from  pressing  the  UNLOCK
switch  (2)  to  the  moment  of  automatic
locking can be changed.
• The  confirmation  function  (flashing  of
the  turn-signal  lamps)  can  be  set  to  oper-
ate only when the doors are locked or on-
ly when the doors are unlocked.
• The  confirmation  function  (this  indicates
locking  or  unlocking  of  the  doors  with
the blink of the turn-signal lamps) can be
deactivated.
• The  number  of  times  the  turn-signal
lamps  are  flashed  by  the  confirmation
function can be changed.
l The keyless entry system does not operate in
the following conditions: • The key is left in the key cylinder.
• The door is open.
l The remote control switch will operate with-
in approximately 4 m from the vehicle. How-
ever,  the  operating  range  of  the  remote  con-
trol switch may change if the vehicle is loca-
ted  near  a  power  station,  or  radio/TV  broad-
casting station.
l If  either  of  the  following  problems  occurs,
the battery may be exhausted. •The  remote  control  switch  is  operated  at
the  correct  distance  from  the  vehicle,  but
the  doors  are  not  locked/unlocked  in  re-
sponse.• The  indication  lamp  (3)  is  dim  or  does
not come on.
 
For  further  information,  please  contact
your  MITSUBISHI  MOTORS   Author-
ized Service Point.
If  you  replace  the  battery  yourself,  refer
to  “Procedure  for  replacing  the  remote
control switch battery” on page 1-04.
l If  your  remote  control  switch  is  lost  or  dam-
aged,  please  contact  your  MITSUBISHI
MOTORS  Authorized Service Point for a re-
placement remote control switch.
l If  you  wish  to  add  a  remote  control  switch,
we  recommend  you  to  contact  a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS  Authorized Service
Point.
A maximum of 4 remote control switches are
available for your vehicle.Procedure for replacing the remote
control switch battery E00309500015
1.Remove  the  screw  (A)  from  the  remote  con-
trol switch.
Locking and unlocking
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1   

Every  time  the  reset  button  (C)  is  pressed  lightly
(less  than  1  second),  the  tripmeter  display  changes
(between TRIP 
 and ).
Type 1Type 2
To reset the tripmeter
To  return  the  display  to  “0”,  press  the  reset  button
(C) for more than 1 second. Only the currently dis-
played  value  will  be  reset.  If  TRIP 
  is  dis-
played, for example, only TRIP  will be reset.
NOTE
l Display TRIP 
 and  each have a maxi-
mum distance of 999.9 km (999.9 miles).
l When  disconnecting  the  battery  terminal  for
a long time, the memory of tripmeter display
TRIP 
  and   are  cleared,  and  the  dis-
play returns to “0”.
Fuel gauge E00500700902
The  fuel  gauge  indicates  the  fuel  level  in  the  fuel
tank when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
F- Full
E- Empty
NOTE l When  the  engine  on  diesel-powered  vehicles
fails  to  operate  due  to  running  out  of  fuel,  it
may sometimes be difficult to start after refu-
eling. This is due to air entering the fuel sys-
tem. Therefore, air must be bled from the sys-
tem. (Refer to  “Bleeding the fuel system” on
page 6-05.)
Fuel lid mark
The fuel lid mark (A) indicates that the fuel tank fill-
er door is located on the left side of the vehicle (Re-
fer to “Filling the fuel tank” on page 02).Low fuel warning lamp E00508100739
The warning lamp (A) comes on when the fuel lev-
el  is  getting  low  (approx.  11  litres)  with  the  igni-
tion switch in the “ON” position. Refuel as soon as
possible.
NOTE
l On  inclines  or  curves,  due  to  the  movement
of fuel in the tank, the low fuel warning lamp
may indicate incorrectly.
Instruments and controls
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Adjusting the timeE00518000063
Following modes are available for clock adjustment:
l For  vehicles  with 
MITSUBISHI  genuine  au-
dio:
“Automatic mode” and “Manual mode”
l Except for vehicles with 
MITSUBISHI genu-
ine audio:
“Manual mode” only
Automatic mode (MITSUBISHI genuine audio)
The  automatic  adjustment  mode  can  set  the  local
time automatically by using the signal from the lo-
cal  RDS  stations.  In  this  mode,  “CT”  (A)  (Clock
Time: sent with the RDS signal) is shown in the au-
dio display.
NOTE l Automatic  clock  adjustment  does  not  take
place while a settings display is shown.
Manual mode
The manual mode is also available in case the auto-
matic  mode  shows  the  incorrect  time  when  the  ad-
jacent  local  RDS  stations  are  located  in  a  different
time  zone.  Refer  to  “Radio  data  system  (RDS)”  on
page 5-18.
It is possible to manually adjust the time.
Refer  to  “Changing  the  clock  settings”  on  page
3-19.Changing the information display E00517900124
Every  time  the  “INFO”  button  is  pressed  lightly,
the display can be changed to the following:
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To adjust the elevation
It is possible to adjust the currently indicated eleva-
tion using the following function buttons:“+”-Adjustment of elevation
The  elevation  increases  by  100  m
(400  ft)  every  time  you  lightly  push
the “+” button.
If  you  continue  pressing  the  button
for about 2 seconds  or more, the ele-
vation  indication  is  fast-forwarded.
Then the setting is changed to the el-
evation selected.“-”-Adjustment of elevation
The  elevation  decreases  by  100  m
(400  ft)  every  time  you  lightly  push
the “-” button.
If  you  continue  pressing  the  button
for about 2 seconds  or more, the ele-
vation  indication  is  fast-forwarded.
Then the setting is changed to the el-
evation selected.NOTE
l The  elevation  is  determined  from  changes  in
atmospheric pressure. Depending on weather
conditions, the indicated elevation may differ
from the actual elevation. Variations in atmos-
pheric pressure can cause different elevations
to  be  shown  even  in  the  same  location.  This
behavior does not indicate a fault. Use the in-
dication as a guide only.
Resetting the elevation
Press the “RESET” function button to reset the ele-
vation plotted in graph.
NOTE
l Pressing  the  “RESET”  function  button  will
not reset the indication (C).
l It is possible to set the display unit to m or ft.
Refer to “User customization” on page 3-24.
Barometer E00518700044
This  display  shows  the  atmospheric  pressure  at  the
present  location  in  (A).  The  atmospheric  pressure
values are graphed every 5 minutes and the data for
up to 4 hours are shown in (B).
Resetting the atmospheric pressure
Press  the  “RESET”  function  button  to  reset  the  at-
mospheric pressure plotted in graph.
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NOTEl Pressing  the  “RESET”  function  button  will
not reset the indication (C).
l It  is  possible  to  set  the  display  unit  to  hPa,
mb, kPa, or inHg.
Refer to “User customization” on page 3-24.Calendar E00518800032
The  date  is  shown.  The  calendar  pattern  can  be
changed to your desired setting.
Refer  to  “Changing  the  calendar  setting”  on  page
3-23.
Clock-only E00518900033
Only  the  clock  is  shown.  The  time  notation  can  be
changed to your desired setting. (12 hour/24 hour)
Refer to “User customization” on page 3-24.Blank E00519000015
The whole display can be turned into blank. In this
case, buttons remain illuminated.
NOTE
l If you operate the audio system, the audio dis-
play pops up.
Selecting settings displays E00519100090
Every time the “ADJ” button is pressed lightly, the
display can be changed to the following:CAUTIONl The driver should not operate the display
while the vehicle is in motion.
l When operating the system, stop the vehi-
cle in a safe area.
1- Changing the clock settings  ® p. 3-19
2- Adjusting the display brightness  ® p. 3-20
3- Correcting the compass  ® p. 3-21
4- Changing the calendar setting  ® p. 3-23
5- User customization  ® p. 3-24
6- Adjusting the barometer  ® p. 3-28
Instruments and controls
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Changing the clock settingsE00519200121
1. Press the “ADJ” button to select the clock set-
ting display.
2. It is possible to adjust the clock using the func-
tion buttons.
“H”-Adjust “hour”.
The indication increases by one hour, ev-
ery  time  you  lightly  press  the  “H”  func-
tion  button.  If  you  continue  pressing  the
button  for  about  2  seconds  or  more,  the
indication is fast-forwarded, and then the
setting is changed to the hour selected.“M”-Adjust “minute”.
The  indication  increases  by  one  minute,
every time you lightly press the “M” func-
tion  button.  If  you  continue  pressing  the
button  for  about  2  seconds  or  more,  the
indication is fast-forwarded, and then the
setting is changed to the minute selected.“SET”-To reset the minutes to zero.
The  time  is  adjusted  as  described  below
by pressing the function button “SET”.
l 10:30-11:29 · · · · change to 11:00
l 11:30-12:29 · · · · change to 12:00
In this occasion, the display flashes twice
and then the setting is changed.
3. After  making  the  adjustment,  press  the  “IN-
FO” button to select the information display.
Instruments and controls
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3     

NOTEl The  “Completed  the  calibration”.  message
may  be  displayed  even  if  you  terminate  the
turn before it is complete and return to the ve-
hicle’s  original  direction.  The  compass  may
not be properly calibrated in this case, so you
must  turn  the  vehicle  through  at  least
360 degrees.
4. The  compass  setting  will  finish  automatical-
ly  and  the  words  “COMPASS  CALIBRA-
TION  COMPLETE”  will  appear  on  the
screen.Changing the calendar setting E00519500036
The  date  and  the  calendar  indication  patterns  can
be changed.
Date setting
1.Press the “ADJ” button to select the calendar
setting display.
2. Press  the  “←”  or  “→”  function  button  to  se-
lect  “CALENDAR  ADJUST”.  Then  press
the “SELECT” function button.
3. Use the function buttons to set the calendar.
“→”-Select  “YEAR”,  “MONTH”,  “DAY”
you wish to change.
“ YEAR”,  “MONTH”,  and  “DAY”  are
changed  over  by  turns  every  time  you
lightly press the “→” function button.“+”-Change  “YEAR”,  “MONTH”,  “DAY”
you have selected.
The  indication  is  changed  to  your  de-
sired  date  every  time  you  lightly  press
the “+” function button.
If  you  continue  pressing  the  button  for
about 2 seconds or more, the indication
is forwarded.“SET”-Determine the date.
Press  the  “SET”  function  button.  Then
the display flashes twice and the setting
is changed.
NOTE
l The  year  changes  in  the  following  sequence:
2009 → 2010 → … 2099 → 2009.
l You  can  return  to  the  previous  display  by
pressing the “BACK” function button.
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