2011 MITSUBISHI PAJERO IV Temperature

CAUTION
l
Selecting the “4HLc” or “4LLc” position
to drive on dry paved road will increase
the fuel consumption with possible noise
generation and early tyre wear.
It may also increase the differential oil
temperature, resulting in possible dam-
age to the driving system.
Further, the drive train will be subjected
to excessive loading, possibly leading to
oil leakage, component seizure, or other
serious faults.
Driving on snowy or icy roads
Set the transfer

shift lever to the “4H” or “4HLc”
position in accordance with the road conditions,
and then gradually depress the accelerator pedal for
a smooth start.
NOTE
l The use of snow tyres and/or tyre chains is
recommended.
l In order to ensure that the anti-lock brake sys-
tem (ABS) will operate correctly in situa-
tions where tyre chains have been fitted,
drive in the “4H”, “4HLc” or “4LLc” position.
l Maintain a safe distance between vehicles,
avoid sudden braking, and use engine brak-
ing (downshifting). CAUTION
l
Avoid sudden braking,
sudden accelera-
tion, and sharp turning; such operations
could cause skidding and spinouts. Driving on sandy or muddy roads
Set the
transfer

shift lever to the “4HLc” or “4LLc”
position and then gradually depress the accelerator
pedal for a smooth start. Keep the pressure on the
accelerator pedal as constant as possible, and drive
at low speed. CAUTION
l
Do not
force
the vehicle or drive reckless-
ly on sandy surfaces. In comparison with
normal road surfaces, the engine and oth-
er drive-system components are put un-
der excessive strain when driving on such
a surface, and this could lead to accidents.
l If any of following conditions occur while
the vehicle is being driven, immediately
park your vehicle in a safe place and fol-
low these procedures:
• The needle in the temperature gaugeapproaches the overheating zone.
Refer to “Engine overheating” on
page 6-04.
• A/T fluid temperature warning lamp illuminates.
Refer to “When the A/T fluid temper-
ature warning lamp comes on” on
page 4-22. WARNING
l 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.
NOTE l Avoid
sudden braking,

acceleration, and turn-
ing; such operations could result in the vehi-
cle becoming stuck.
l If the vehicle becomes stuck in sandy or mud-
dy roads, it can often be moved with a rock-
ing motion. Move the selector lever rhythmi-
cally between the “D” (DRIVE) and “R” (RE-
VERSE) position (with M/T, between 1 st
and
Reverse), while applying slight pressure to
the accelerator pedal.
l It is recommended to start the vehicle with
parking brake partially, but not completely,
applied by slightly pulling the parking brake
lever.
After the vehicle has become free, do not for-
get to release the parking brake.
l If it is necessary to drive in extremely muddy
conditions, the use of tyre chains is recom-
mended. Because the extent of muddy condi-
tions is difficult to judge and the vehicle
could become bogged down very deeply, op-
eration should be at a low speed. If possible,
get out of the vehicle and check the condi-
tions ahead before proceeding. Starting and driving
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NOTE
l Immediately
after reconnection
of the battery
cable, the indication lamp will illuminate
and the Active Stability Control function will
stop operating. If

the vehicle is driven and
the indication lamp goes off, the Active
Stability Control function
will again start op-
erating.
If the indication lamp illuminates again or il-
luminates even though the battery has not
been disconnected, an insufficient battery
voltage or other problems may be the reason.
We recommend you to have your vehicle in-
spected.
Active traction control function E00614100041
The active traction control function maintains trac-
tion on slippery

road surfaces by automatically con-
trolling the engine output and applying the brakes
so the driving wheels are prevented from spinning.
The active traction control function automatically
turns ON when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position. CAUTION
l
If the temperature
in the braking system
increases excessively due to continuous
brake control on a slippery road surface,
a warning buzzer will sound intermittent-
ly to warn the driver. If driving continues
in spite of the buzzer and the tempera-
ture in the braking system increases fur-
ther, the indication lamp will illumi-
nate, the warning

buzzer will sound con-
tinuously for approximately 3 seconds,
and active traction control function oper-
ation will be suspended to protect the brak-
ing system. (Normal operation of the vehi-
cle will not be affected.) If the vehicle is
stopped and the indication lamp goes
off, the active

traction control function
will start operating again.
Active traction control function indication lamp E00614200127
The indication lamp (1) should illuminate when
the ignition switch

is turned to the “ON” position
and should go off after a few seconds.
If the indication lamp stays on or does not illumi-
nate when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position, we recommend you to have your vehicle
inspected. When the active Traction Control System operates,
the
active
traction

control function indication lamp
(1) blinks and the indication lamp for the wheel (2)
being subjected to antispin control also blinks. Example indication: Active traction control func-
tion controlling front-right wheel
NOTE l In
the event

of a fault in the Active Stability
Control function, the and indication
lamps illuminate. As

a result, an indication
of the active traction control function is limi-
ted to flashing of the indication lamp for the
wheel (2) being subjected to antispin control. Starting and driving
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Back sensor (vehicles without a towing bar)
Vehicle to obstacle dis-
tance Warning sound cycle
Approx. 150 to 80 cm Intermittent Approx. 80 to 40 cm Fast intermittent
Within approx. 40 cm Continuous Back sensor (vehicles with a towing bar)
Vehicle to obstacle dis-
tance Warning sound cycle
Approx. 150 to 120 cm Intermittent Approx. 120 to 60 cm Fast intermittentWithin approx. 60 cm Continuous CAUTION
l
The distances given are to be used for ref-
erence
only, as
errors may be caused by
various factors, such as temperature, hu-
midity, or the shape of the obstacles.
Changing the detection areas E00615800032
The detection areas can be changed as follows:
Vehicles with a towing bar
While the operation

of the system is stopped at the
“SONAR” switch, push the “SONAR” switch ap-
proximately 3 seconds or more, and release it. The
buzzer sounds twice to indicate that the detection
area has been changed. Vehicles without a towing bar
While the
operation

of the system is stopped at the
“SONAR” switch, push the “SONAR” switch ap-
proximately 3 seconds or more, and release it. The
buzzer sounds once to indicate that the detection
area has been changed.
NOTE
l The detection area will not change if you
keep the “SONAR” switch pushed for 10 sec-
onds or more.
“SONAR OFF” indication lamp E00615900075
In case there is a malfunction in the reversing sen-
sor system, the

“SONAR OFF” indication lamp
will flash and the warning buzzer will sound for ap-
proximately 5 seconds. Even after the buzzer has
stopped sounding, the indication lamp will contin-
ue flashing until the system reverts to the normal
state. We recommend you to have your vehicle in-
spected. Rear-view camera*
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The rear-view camera

is a system that shows the
view behind the vehicle on a screen of the
MITSUBISHI Multi Communication System
(MMCS) or the inside rear-view mirror. CAUTION
l
The rear-view
camera
is an assistance sys-
tem that enables the driver to check for
obstacles behind the vehicle. Its range of
view is limited, so you should not overly
depend on it. Please drive just as careful-
ly as you would if the vehicle did not have
the rear-view camera.
l Be sure to visually confirm safety around
the vehicle with your own eyes. Do not de-
pend entirely on the rear-view camera.
Range of view of rear-view camera
The range of

view of the rear-view camera is limi-
ted to the area shown in the illustrations. Because
the camera is built in the overhanging area of the
vehicle (spare wheel garnish), it cannot show the
bottom of the spare wheel garnish and the right be-
hind the vehicle (rear bumper and backdoor).
When reversing, be sure to visually confirm safety
around the vehicle. Starting and driving
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NOTE
l To
prevent wind
noise or reduction in fuel
economy, remove the roof carrier when not
in use.
l Before using an automatic car wash, remove
the roof carrier.
l Be sure that adequate clearance is main-
tained for raising the sunroof (if so equip-
ped) when installing a roof carrier. Trailer towing
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In order
to
tow a trailer with your vehicle, when hav-
ing a trailer towing device mounted that meets all
relevant regulations in your area, consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
The regulations concerning the towing of a trailer
may differ from country to country. You are ad-
vised to obey the regulations in each area. CAUTION
l
Danger of Accident!
A towing
bar

should be fitted according
to MITSUBISHI MOTORS guidelines.
When you are going to tow a trailer,
move the transfer shift lever to “4H” posi-
tion.
Selecting the “2H” drive may increase the
differential oil temperature, resulting in
possible damage to the driving system.
Further, the drive train will be subjected
to excessive loading possibly leading to oil
leakage, component seizure, or other seri-
ous faults.
Maximum towable weight with brake
and maximum trailer-nose weight
Never exceed the

maximum towable weight with
brake and the maximum trailer-nose weight as lis-
ted in the specifications. (Refer to “Vehicle
weight” on page 9-07 .)
If you tow a trailer at an altitude of more than
1,000 m above sea-level, reduce your weight by
10 % of the gross combination weight for every in-
crease of 1,000 m above sea-level, as the engine out-
put is lowered owing to decrease in atmospheric
pressure. Towing bar mounting specifications
See
the following

table for fixing points (A) for the
towing bar. Starting and driving
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Control panel
E007025009221- Temperature control dial
2- Demister switch
3-
MODE switch
4-
OFF switch
5- Blower speed selection dial
6- AUTO switch
7- Rear window demister switch ® p. 3-42
8- Air selection switch
9- Rear fan switch* ® p. 5-10
10- Air conditioning switch
11- Temperature display
12- Mode selection display
13- Rear blower operation display
14- Front blower speed display For pleasant driving
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NOTE
l There
is an
interior air temperature sensor
(A) in the illustrated position.
Never place anything on top of the sensor,
since doing so will prevent it from function-
ing properly. Blower speed selection dial
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Select the blower speed by turning the blower
speed selection dial

clockwise or anticlockwise.
The blower speed will gradually increase as the di-
al is turned to the right. The selected blower speed will be shown by the
front blower speed display (A). 1- Increase
2- Decrease
Temperature control dial E00703000403
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise or anti-
clockwise. The selected

temperature will be shown
by the temperature display (A). NOTE
l While
the engine

coolant temperature is low,
the temperature of the air from the heater
will be cool/cold until the engine warms up,
even if you have selected warm air with the
dial.
Air selection switch E00703400436
To change the air selection, simply press the air se-
lection switch.
l Outside air: Indication lamp (A) is OFF
Outside
air
is

introduced into the passenger
compartment.
l Recirculated air: Indication lamp (A) is ON
Air is recirculated inside the passenger com-
partment. For pleasant driving
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CAUTION
l
Normally, use the outside position to keep
the windscreen and
side windows clear
and quickly remove fog or frost from the
windscreen.
If high cooling performance is desired, or
if the outside air is dusty or otherwise con-
taminated use the recirculation position.
Switch to the outside position periodically
to increase ventilation so that the win-
dows do not become fogged up.
l Use of the recirculation position for exten-
ded time may cause the windows to fog up.
NOTE l If
you press

the AUTO switch to select auto-
matic control after manually switching be-
tween outside air and recirculated air, the air
selection will also be automatically controlled. AUTO switch
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When the
AUTO

switch is pressed, the operation in-
dication lamp (A) illuminates and the mode selec-
tion (except for “ ”), blower speed adjustment,
recirculated/outside air

selection, temperature ad-
justment and air conditioner ON/OFF status are all
controlled automatically. Air conditioning switch
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Push the switch to turn the air conditioning on, indi-
cation lamp (A) will come on. Push the switch again to switch it off.
CAUTION
l
When using
the air conditioning, the
idling speed may slightly increase as the
air conditioning compressor is switched
on/off automatically. While the vehicle
with an A/T is stationary, fully depress
the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle
from creeping.
NOTE l If
a problem

is detected in the air condition-
ing compressor, the air conditioning opera-
tion indication lamp (A) blinks. Stop the ve-
hicle in a safe place, turn off the engine, then
restart the engine. If the air conditioning op-
eration indication lamp does not blink, there
is no problem. If it does blink, we recom-
mend you to have it checked.
l Sometimes, for example after using a high-
pressure car wash, the condenser can get wet,
and the operation indication lamp (A) blinks
temporarily. In this case there is nothing
wrong. Stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn
off the engine, then restart the engine. Once
the water evaporates, the blinking will stop. For pleasant driving
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Foot position
Air flows mainly to the leg area.*: Optional equipment
Foot/Demister position
Air flows
to

the leg area, the windscreen and the
door windows.
*: Optional equipment Demister position
Air flows mainly

to the windscreen and the door
windows. Operating the system in automatic
mode
E00704100456 In normal conditions, use the system in the AUTO
mode and follow these procedures:
1. Push the AUTO switch. 2.
Select the
temperature control dial to the de-
sired temperature.

The mode

selection (except for “ ”), blow-
er speed adjustment,

recirculated/outside air
selection, temperature adjustment and air con-
ditioner ON/OFF status are all controlled au-
tomatically. CAUTION
l
For vehicles
with
A/T, while the vehicle is
stationary, fully depress the brake pedal
to prevent the vehicle from creeping
caused by slightly increased idling speed
when the air conditioning compressor is
switched on automatically.
NOTE l When
the temperature

is set to the highest or
the lowest setting under the AUTO opera-
tion, the air selection and the air conditioning
will be automatically changed as follows.
Also, if the air selection is operated manually
after an automatic changeover, manual oper-
ation will be selected. • Quick Heating (When the temperature isset to the highest setting)
Outside air will be introduced.
• Quick Cooling (When the temperature is set to the lowest setting)
Inside air will be recirculated and the air
conditioning will operate. For pleasant driving
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