2011 MITSUBISHI PAJERO IV 4WD

The operation state of
rear differential lock 2WD/4WD operation
indication lamp
Rear differential lock deactivated
Switching in progress

Rear differential lock ac-
tivated : Blink
: Illuminate (steady)
: Remain off NOTE
l The indication lamp blinks while the rear dif-
ferential
lock is
being switched between its
activated and deactivated conditions. When
the switching operation is complete, the indi-
cation lamp is either illuminated steadily or
not illuminated.
l The active stability & traction control
(ASTC) and anti-lock brake system (ABS)
functions are suspended while the rear differ-
ential lock is activated. ASTC indication
lamp, Active Stability Control function OFF
indication lamp, ABS warning lamp and
brake warning lamp are illuminated while
these functions are suspended. It does not in-
dicate a problem. When the rear differential
lock is disengaged, these lamps go out and
function again.
Refer to “Brake warning lamp” on page 3-09,
“ABS warning lamp” on page 4-40, “ASTC
indication lamp” on page 4-42, “Active sta-
bility control function OFF indication lamp”
on page 4-43.
l If the indication lamp continues blinking af-
ter the switch has been pressed to deactivate
the rear differential lock, hold the steering
wheel in the straight ahead position then slow-
ly depress and release the accelerator pedal
several times.
l If the indication lamp continues blinking af-
ter the switch has been pressed to activate
the rear differential lock, bear in mind the fol-
lowing instructions:
• If the vehicle speed is 12 km/h (7 mph)or higher, decelerate to a speed of 6 km/h
(4 mph) or lower. The switching opera-
tion will be completed and the indication
lamp will illuminate steadily. • If the vehicle speed is 12 km/h (7 mph)
or lower,
turn the steering wheel from
side to side until the indication lamp illu-
minates steadily. If the vehicle is stuck in
soft ground, make sure the area around
the vehicle is clear then repeatedly at-
tempt to drive forward and backward.
The switching operation will be comple-
ted and the indication lamp will illumi-
nate steadily. CAUTION
l
If a
problem
is detected in the rear differ-
ential lock system, a safety device will ac-
tivate. The centre differential lock lamp,
front and rear wheel lamps will go out,
the rear differential lock indication lamp
will blink, and the rear differential lock
will deactivate. Park your vehicle in a
safe place, turn off the engine for a few
moments. Restart the engine.
It is safe to continue driving if the lamps
resume normal operation. If the rear dif-
ferential lock indication lamp blinks
when the rear differential lock is reactiva-
ted, we recommend you to have the vehi-
cle checked as soon as possible. Starting and driving
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WARNING
l If the
rear differential lock is used by mis-
take when turning a curve or making a
right or left turn at a crossing or the like:
The vehicle is unable to make a turn and
may go straight ahead. WARNING
l If the rear
differential lock is used by mis-
take except when making an emergency
escape on snow or frozen road: It be-
comes difficult to make a steady turn.
l In the case where the condition of the
road is different for the right tyre to
drive from the left tyre (such as one tyre
on a paved road and the other on ice), di-
rection of the vehicle may change abrupt-
ly when engine braking or accelerating.
Do not use the rear differential lock ex-
cept when making an emergency escape
on a snow or frozen road, but drive with
4WD. 4-wheel drive operation
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By selecting 4-wheel

drive, both axles of the vehi-
cle are rigidly connected with each other. This im-
proves the traction characteristics. When turning
sharp corners or moving forward and backward re-
peatedly, however, the drive line is stressed, which
is felt as a braking effect. A 4-wheel drive vehicle
can accelerate more quickly and smoothly.
However, note that the braking distance is not short-
er than that of a rear-wheel drive vehicle.
When using 4-wheel drive on rough roads (snow,
mud, sand, etc.), it is important to operate the vehi-
cle correctly.
NOTE
l The driving posture should be more upright
and closer to the wheel than usual; adjust the
seat to a good position for easy steering and
pedal operation. Be sure to wear the seat belt.
l After driving on rough roads, check each
part of the vehicle and wash it thoroughly
with water. Refer to the “Vehicle care” sec-
tion and “Inspection and maintenance follow-
ing rough road operation” on page 4-35.
Driving on dry paved road and highway
Select the “2H” or “4H” position to drive on the
dry paved road. Especially on dry highway, never
select the “4HLc” or “4LLc” position. Starting and driving
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When rotating tyres, check for uneven wear and
damage. Abnormal wear
is usually caused by incor-
rect tyre pressure, improper wheel alignment, out
of balance wheel, or severe braking. We recom-
mend you to have it checked to determine the
cause of irregular tread wear.
Spare tyre used*
Spare tyre not used
Tyres that have arrows showing rotation direction Front
Front
Front
*- If the spare tyre wheel differs from the stand-
ard tyre
wheel,

do not perform tyre rotation us-
ing a spare wheel. CAUTION
l
If the tyres
have arrows (A) indicating
the correct direction of rotation, swap the
front and rear wheels on the left hand
side of the vehicle and the front and rear
wheels on the right hand side of the vehi-
cle separately. Keep each tyre on its origi-
nal side of the vehicle. When fitting the
tyres, make sure the arrows point in the
direction in which the wheels will turn
when the vehicle moves forward. Any
tyre whose arrow points in the wrong di-
rection will not perform to its full poten-
tial.
Front CAUTION
l
Avoid the
combined
use of different types
of tyres.
Using different types of tyres can affect ve-
hicle performance and safety. Snow tyres
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The use of

snow tyres is recommended for driving
on snow and ice. To preserve driving stability,
mount snow tyres of the same size and tread pat-
tern on all 4 wheels.
Snow tyres worn more than 50% are no longer suit-
able for use as snow tyres.
Snow tyres which do not meet specifications must
not be used. CAUTION
l
Observe permissible
maximum
speed for
your snow tyres and the legal speed limit.
NOTE l The
laws and

regulations concerning snow
tyres (driving speed, required use, type, etc.)
vary. Find out and follow the laws and regu-
lations in the area you intend to drive.
l If flange nuts are used on your vehicle,
change to tapered nuts when steel wheels are
used.
Tyre chains E01002101794
On 4WD vehicles in which the driving power is dis-
tributed preferentially to

the rear wheels, ensure
that the tyre chains are fitted on the rear in accord-
ance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Use only tyre chains which are designed for use
with the tyres mounted on the vehicle: use of the in-
correct size or type of chain could result in damage
to the vehicle body.
Before fitting tyre chains, we recommend you to
consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point. The max. chain height is as follows. Maintenance
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Seat belt 2-20
Adjustable seat belt anchor 2-21Child restraint 2-23
Force limiter system 2-23
Inspection 2-33
Pregnant women restraint
2-22
Pretensioner system 2-23
Rear/second, third seat belt storage 2-22
Seat belt reminder/warning lamp 2-21
Seats Adjustment 2-05
Armrest 2-08,2-10
Front seats 2-05
Head restraints 2-11
Heated seats 2-08
Lumbar support 2-07
Making a flat seat 2-18
Making a luggage area 2-12
Rear seats 2-09
Seat arrangement 2-03
Second seats 2-09
Third seat 2-11
Security alarm system 1-10
Service precaution 8-02
Service reminder 3-02,3-03
Side airbag system 2-40
Side box 5-93
Snow tyres 8-15
Spark plug 9-11
Specifications 9-02
Starting 4-14
Steering Power steering fluid 8-10,9-15
Power steering system 4-41
Steering wheel height adjustment 4-08
Steering wheel lock 4-13
Steering wheel remote control switch 5-57
Stop lamps Bulb capacity 8-24 Replacement 8-27
Storage spaces 5-91
Sun visors 5-84
Sunglasses holder 5-94
Sunroof 1-17 Lock switch 1-18
Safety mechanism 1-18
Sunshade 1-19
Super select 4WD II 4-24
Supplemental restraint system 2-33 How the Supplemental Restraint System
works 2-34
Servicing 2-43
Warning lamp 2-43
T Tachometer 3-02
Tail lamps
Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-27
Tank capacity

03
Third seat 2-11
Tools 6-07 Storage 6-07
Towing 6-15
Trailer towing 4-57
Transfer oil 9-15
Transmission Automatic transmission 4-19
Manual transmission 4-16
Tripmeter 3-02
Turn-signal indication lamps 3-08
Turn-signal lever 3-35
Tyres 8-12 How to change a tyre 6-09
Inflation pressures 8-13
Rotation 8-14
Size (tyre and wheel) 9-12 Snow tyres 8-15
Spare wheel information 6-09
Tyre chains 8-15
U USB input terminal 5-82
Used engine
oils

safety instructions and disposal in-
formation 06
V Vanity mirror 5-84
Vanity mirror lamps
Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-31
Vehicle care precautions

7-02
Vehicle dimensions 9-04
Vehicle identification number 9-02
Vehicle identification number plate 9-02
Vehicle information code plate 9-02
Vehicle labeling 9-02
Vehicle performance 9-06
Vehicle weight 9-07
Ventilators 5-02
W Warning lamps 3-09
Washer
Fluid 8-07,9-15
Switch 3-37,3-41
Washing 7-03
Water temperature gauge 3-05
Waxing 7-04
Weatherstripping 8-19
Weight 9-07
Wheel condition

8-14
Wheel Alphabetical index
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