2011 MITSUBISHI PAJERO IV Owners Manual

Wheel condition
E010018004781- Location of the tread wear indicator
2- Tread wear indicator
Check the
tyres for cuts, cracks and other damage.
Replace the tyres if there are deep cuts or cracks.
Also check each tyre for pieces of metal or pebbles.
The use of worn tyres can be very dangerous be-
cause of the greater chance of skidding or hydro-
planing. The tread depth of the tyres must exceed
1.6 mm in order for the tyres to meet the minimum
requirement for use.
Tread wear indicators will appear on the surface of
the tyre as the tyre wears, thereby indicating that
the tyre no longer meets the minimum requirement
for use. When these wear indicators appear, the
tyres must be replaced with new ones.
When replacement of any of the tyres is necessary,
replace all of them. CAUTION
l
Always use tyres
of the same size, same
type, and same brand, and which have no
wear differences.
Using tyres of different size, type, brands
or degree of wear, will increase the differ-
ential oil temperature, resulting in possi-
ble damage to the driving system. Fur-
ther, the drive train will be subjected to
excessive loading, possibly leading to oil
leakage, component seizure, or other seri-
ous faults.
Replacing tyres and wheels E01007200429 CAUTION
l
Avoid using different
size tyres from the
one listed and the combined use of differ-
ent types of tyres, as this can affect driv-
ing safety. Refer to “Tyres and wheels”
on page 9-12.
l Even if a wheel has the same rim size and
offset as the specified type of wheel, its
shape may prevent it from being fitted cor-
rectly. We recommend you to consult a
specialist before using wheels that you
have.
Wheel balance
On vehicles equipped

with 17x7 1/2J size alumini-
um wheels (round rim type), if you need to balance
a wheel, put the balance weight (A) on the speci-
fied position which is spoke side from the notch
(B) on the inner surface of the wheel. There is a possibility that the balance weight is in-
terfered the
related

brake part if it is put any place
other than the specified position.
For details, we recommend you to consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point. Tyre rotation
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Tyre wear varies with vehicle conditions, road sur-
face conditions and

individual driver’s driving hab-
its. To equalize the wear and help extend tyre life,
it is recommended to rotate the tyres immediately
after discovery of abnormal wear, or whenever the
wear difference between the front and rear tyres is
recognizable. Maintenance
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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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Tyre size Wheel size Max. chain
height[mm]
265/65R17 112H
265/65R17 112S 17 x 7 1/2 J
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265/60R18 110H 18 x 7 1/2 JThe speed limit for tyre chain is 50 km/h (30 mph)
and
remove
the tyre chains as soon as possible on
snow free roads. CAUTION
l
As your vehicle is equipped with anti-lock
brake system
(ABS),

in order to ensure
that the anti-lock brake system (ABS)
will operate correctly in situations where
tyre chains have been fitted, drive in
“4H”, “4HLc” or “4LLc”.
l Practice fitting the chains before you
need them.
Don’t expect help from other people in
the cold.
l Choose a clear straight stretch of road
where you can pull over and still be seen
while you are fitting the chains.
l Do not fit chains before you need them.
This will wear out your tyres and the
road surface.
l After driving around 100-300 metres,
stop and retighten the chains. CAUTION
l
Drive carefully and
do not exceed
50 km/h (30 mph). Remember, fitting
chains is not going to stop accidents from
happening.
l When tyre chains are installed, take care
that they do not damage the disc wheel or
body.
l An aluminium wheel can be damaged by
a tyre chain while driving. When fitting a
tyre chain on an aluminium wheel, take
care that any part of the chain and fitting
cannot be brought into contact with the
wheel.
l When installing or removing the tyre
chains, take care that hands and other
parts of your body are not injured by the
sharp edges of the vehicle body.
NOTE l The
laws and

regulations concerning the use
of tyre chains vary. Always follow local laws
and regulations.
In most countries, it is prohibited by law to
use tyre chains on roads without snow. Parking brake break-in
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Break-in the parking

brake linings whenever the
brake performance of the parking brake is insuffi-
cient or whenever the parking brake linings and/or
discs are replaced, in order to assure the best brake
performance.
This procedure is described in the vehicle service
manual and can be carried out by a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point. Maintenance
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Wiper blade rubber replacement
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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. 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). Rear window wiper blade
1. Lift the wiper arm off the window glass.
2.Pull

the wiper blade downward to disengage
it from the stopper (A) at the end of the wip-
er arm. Pull the wiper blade further to re-
move it.
3. Slide a new wiper blade through the hook (B) on the wiper arm. Maintenance
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NOTE
l Do
not allow
the wiper arm to fall onto the
window glass; it could damage the glass.
4. Firmly insert the retainer (C) into the groove (D) in the wiper blade.
Refer to the illustration to ensure that the re-
tainers are correctly aligned as you insert
them into the groove. NOTE
l If
a retainer

is not supplied with the new wip-
er blade, use the retainer from the old blade. General maintenance
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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. WARNING
l 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 8-19 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. Hinges and latches lubrication
Check all
latches

and hinges, and, if necessary,
have them lubricated. Maintenance
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For cold and snowy weather
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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.
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
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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.
For the fusible links, please refer to “Fuse load ca-
pacity” on page 8-20. WARNING
l Fusible links
must
not be replaced by any
other device. Failing to fit the correct fusi-
ble link may result in fire in the vehicle,
property destruction and serious or fatal
injuries at any time. Fuses
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Fuse block location E01007600250
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. Maintenance
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Engine compartment
In the engine
compartment, the fuse blocks are lo-
cated as shown in the illustration.
Type A Type BFuse load capacity
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The fuse capacity and the name of the electrical sys-
tems protected by

the fuses are indicated on the in-
side of the lid located at the driver’s leg area and
on the inside of the fuse block cover for fuses loca-
ted in the engine compartment.
Passenger compartment fuse location table E01007900703
NOTE l Spare
fuses are

contained in the fuse block
lid. Always use a fuse of the same capacity
for replacement.
Passenger compartment fuse location No. Symbol Electrical sys-
tem Capacity
1 Ignition coil
10 A
2 Gauge 7.5 A
3 Reversing lamp
7.5 A
4 — — 7.5 A
5 Relay
7.5 A
6 Heated door
mirror 7.5 A
7 — — 30 A No. Symbol Electrical sys-
tem Capacity
8 Engine control 7.5 A
9 Cigarette lighter
15 A
10 — — —
11 Outside rear-
view mirrors 7.5 A
12 Engine control
7.5 A
13 — — —
14 Rear window
wiper 15 A
15 Central door
locks 15 A
16 Rear fog lamp
10 A
17 — — —
18 — — —
19 Heater
30 A
20 Rear window
demister 30 A
21 Sunroof
20 A
22 Anti-lock brake
system 10 A
23 Heated seat
20 A
24 Approach lamps
10 A
25 Transfer control
10 A
26 ENG/POWER
10 AMaintenance
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No. Symbol Electrical sys-
tem Capacity
27 Starter motor
10 A
28 — — —
29 — Spare fuse 20 A
30 — Spare fuse 10 A
31 — Spare fuse 30 A
32 — Spare fuse 25 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 7.5 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:
7.5 A: Outside rear-view mirrors
15 A: Cigarette lighter
Replace the borrowed fuse as soon as possible. Engine compartment fuse location table
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Engine compartment fuse location (Type A) No. Symbol Electrical sys-
tem Capacity
1 Alternator
140 A*1
2 Fuse (+B)
60 A*1
3 Ignition switch
40 A*1
4 Electric win-
dow control 30 A
*1
5 Engine control
20 A*1
6 Fuel pump 20 A
*1 : Fusible link
*2 : Vehicles without discharge headlamps
*3 : Vehicles with discharge headlamps No. Symbol Electrical sys-
tem Capacity
7 Rear heater 25 A
8 Accessory sock-
et 25 A
9 Fuel line heater
25 A
10 Condenser fan
motor 25 A
11 Rear air condi-
tioning 20 A
12 Horn (Theft-
alarm system) 15 A Wiper de-icer
13 Horn 10 A
14 Automatic
transmission 20 A
15 Hazard warning
flasher 10 A
16 Stop lamps 15 A
17 Radio 10 A
18 Room lamp 15 A
19 Air condition-
ing 10 A
20 Front fog lamps 15 A
*1 : Fusible link
*2 : Vehicles without discharge headlamps
*3 : Vehicles with discharge headlamps Maintenance
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