2011 MITSUBISHI PAJERO IV fuel type

Fuel selection
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mended
fuel
Petrol-powered vehicles
Unleaded petrol octane
num-
ber (EN228) 90 RON or higher (3000
models)
95 RON or higher (3800
models)
Diesel-powered vehicles
Vehicles to comply with the Euro 4
and Euro 5 regulation Cetane number (EN590)51 or higher
Vehicles to comply with the Euro 3
regulation Cetane number45 or higher CAUTION
l
For petrol-powered vehicles,
the use of lea-
ded fuel can result in serious damage to
the engine and catalytic converter. Do not
use leaded fuel.
l Diesel-powered vehicles to comply with
the Euro 4 and Euro 5 regulation are de-
signed to use only diesel fuel that meets
the EN 590 standard.
Use of any other type of diesel fuel would
adversely affect the engine’s performance
and durability. CAUTION
l
For diesel-powered vehicles,
if proper
“winter” fuel is not used in winter, the die-
sel preheat indication lamp may blink
and 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 igni-
tion switch and immediately turn it on
again to confirm that the diesel preheat in-
dication lamp is off. (Refer to “Diesel pre-
heat indication lamp” on page 3-08)
NOTE l It is advisable to sufficiently warm up the en-
gine
after starting

it when the outside temper-
ature is below zero °C.
l Due to the separation of paraffin, the fluidity
of the fuel decreases considerably as the tem-
perature falls. Because of this fact there are
two kinds of fuel: “summer” and “winter”.
This must be considered in winter use.
Select either of the two kinds of fuel in ac-
cordance with ambient temperature.
Above -5 °C: “Summer” diesel
Below -5 °C: “Winter” diesel
When travelling abroad, find out in advance
about the fuels served in local service stations.
l Petrol-powered vehicles have the knock con-
trol system so that you can use unleaded pet-
rol 91 RON as an emergent measure in case
unleaded petrol 95 RON or higher is not avail-
able on journey, etc. In such a case, you
don’t need to adjust the engine specially.
In case of using unleaded petrol 91 RON, the
engine performance level is reduced. l
In petrol-powered
vehicles,
repeatedly driv-
ing short distances at low speeds can cause
deposits to form in the fuel system and en-
gine, resulting in poor starting and poor accel-
eration.
If these problems occur, you are advised to
add a detergent additive to the gasoline when
you refuel the vehicle. The additive will re-
move the deposits, thereby returning the en-
gine to a normal condition. Be sure to use a
genuine MITSUBISHI FUEL SYSTEM
CLEANER. Using an unsuitable additive
could make the engine malfunction.
For details, please contact a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
l Poor quality petrol can cause problems such
as difficult starting, stalling, engine noise
and hesitation. If you experience these prob-
lems, try another brand and/or grade of petrol.
If the check engine warning lamp flashes,
have the system checked as soon as possible
at a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.
l In diesel-powered vehicles, poor-quality die-
sel fuel can cause deposits form in the injec-
tor, resulting in black smoke and rough idling.
If these problems occur, you are advised to
add a cleaning additive to the diesel fuel
when you refuel the vehicle. The additive
will break up and remove the deposits, there-
by returning the engine to a normal condition.
Be sure to use a genuine MITSUBISHI DIE-
SEL FUEL SYSTEM CLEANER. Using an
unsuitable additive could make the engine
malfunction. For details, please contact a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point. General information
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E10 type petrol
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The petrol engines
are compatible with E10 type
petrol (containing 10 % ethanol) conforming to Eu-
ropean standards EN 228. CAUTION
l
Do not use more than 10 %
concentration
of ethanol (grain alcohol) by volume.
Use

of more than 10 % concentration
may lead to damage to your vehicle fuel
system, engine, engine sensors and ex-
haust system. Filling the fuel tank
E00200201767 WARNING
l When handling
fuel,
comply with the safe-
ty regulations displayed by garages and
filling stations.
l Before removing the fuel tank filler tube
cap, be sure to get rid of your body’s stat-
ic electricity by touching a metal part of
the car or fuel pump. Any static electrici-
ty on your body could create a spark that
ignites fuel vapour.
l Perform the whole refueling process
(opening the fuel tank filler door, remov-
ing the fuel tank filler tube cap, etc.) by
yourself. Do not let any other person
come near the fuel tank filler. If you al-
lowed a person to help you and that per-
son was carrying static electricity, fuel va-
pour could be ignited.
l Do not move away from the fuel tank fill-
er door until refueling is finished. If you
moved away and did something else (for
example, cleaning your windscreen) part-
way through the refueling process, you
could pick up a fresh charge of static elec-
tricity.
l If the fuel tank filler tube cap must be re-
placed, use only a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS original part.
Fuel tank capacity
3-door models: 69 litres
5-door models: 88 litres Refueling
1.Before filling with fuel, stop the engine.
2. The

fuel tank filler is located on the rear
right side of your vehicle.
Open the fuel tank filler door with the re-
lease lever located below the instrument panel.
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On vehicles with A/T, make sure
the selector
lever is in the “P” (PARK) position.
Vehicles with M/T Vehicles with A/T6. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position.
The diesel preheat

indication lamp will first
illuminate, and then after a short time go out,
indicating that preheating is completed.
NOTE l If the engine is cold, the diesel preheat indi-
cation lamp is on for a longer time.
l When the engine has not been started within
about 5 seconds after the diesel preheat indi-
cation lamp went out, return the ignition key
to the “LOCK” position. Then, turn the key
to the “ON” position to preheat the engine
again.
l When the engine is warm, the diesel preheat
indication lamp does not come on even if the
ignition key is placed in the “ON” position.
Start the engine by turning the ignition key
right to the “START” position. 7. Turn the ignition key to the “START” posi-
tion without depressing the accelerator pedal,
and release it when the engine starts.
Fuel injection amount learning proc-
ess (diesel-powered vehicles) E00616000044
To keep

exhaust emissions and engine noise low,
the engine very

occasionally performs a learning
process for the fuel injection amount.
The engine sounds slightly different from usual
while the learning process is taking place. The
change in the engine sound does not indicate a fault. Diesel particulate filter (DPF)*
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The diesel particulate

filter (DPF) is a device that
captures most of the particulate matter (PM) in the
exhaust emissions of the diesel engine. The DPF au-
tomatically burns away trapped PM during vehicle
operation. Under certain driving conditions, howev-
er, the DPF is not able to burn away all of the trap-
ped PM and, as a result, an excessive amount of
PM accumulates inside it. WARNING
l The DPF reaches very high temperatures.
Do not
park

your vehicle in areas where
combustible materials such as dry grass
or leaves can come in contact with a hot
exhaust system since a fire could occur. CAUTION
l
Do not use
any type of fuel or engine oil
that is not specified for your vehicle. Al-
so, do not use any moisture-removing
agent or other fuel additive. Such substan-
ces could have a detrimental effect on the
DPF.
Refer to “Fuel selection” on page 02 and
“Engine oil” on page 8-04.
NOTE l To
minimize the

likelihood of excessive ac-
cumulation of PM, try to avoid driving for
long periods at low speeds and repeatedly
driving short distances. Starting and driving
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Service precautions
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Adequate care of
your vehicle at regular intervals
serves to preserve the value and appearance as long
as possible.
Maintenance items as described in this owner’s man-
ual can be performed by the owner.
We recommend you to have the periodic inspection
and maintenance performed by a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point or another spe-
cialist. In the event a malfunction or other problem
is discovered, we recommend you to have it
checked and repaired. This section contains infor-
mation on inspection maintenance procedures that
you can do yourself.
Follow the instructions and cautions for each of the
various procedures. WARNING
l When checking
or
servicing the inside of
the engine compartment, make sure the
engine is switched off and has had a
chance to cool down.
l If it is necessary to do work in the engine
compartment with the engine running, be
especially careful that your clothing, hair,
etc., does not become caught by the fans,
drive belts, or other moving parts.
l Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open
flames around fuel or battery. The fumes
are flammable.
l Be extremely cautious when working
around the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulphuric acid. WARNING
l Do not get
under your vehicle with just
the body jack supporting it. Always use
automotive jack stands.
l Improper handling of components and
materials used in the vehicle can endan-
ger your personal safety. We recommend
you to consult a specialist for necessary in-
formation. Catalytic converter
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For ordinary use,

there are no particular precau-
tions except that of using unleaded petrol.
The exhaust gas scavenging devices used with the
catalytic converter are extremely efficient for the re-
duction of noxious gases. The catalytic converter is
installed in the exhaust system.
It is important to keep the engine properly tuned to
ensure proper catalyst operation and prevent possi-
ble catalyst damage. WARNING
l As with
any
vehicle, do not park or oper-
ate this vehicle in areas where combusti-
ble materials such as dry grass or leaves
can come in contact with a hot exhaust
since a fire could occur.
l Paint should not be applied to the catalyt-
ic converter.
NOTE l In
case of

the petrol-powered vehicles, use
UNLEADED PETROL ONLY of the type
recommended in “Fuel selection” on page 02. Maintenance
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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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Electrical system 9-11
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting sys-
tem) 1-03
Emergency starting 6-02
Engine Coolant 8-06,9-15
MIVEC 4-14
Number 9-02
Oil 8-04
Overheating 6-04
Specifications 9-10
Used engine oils safety instructions and disposal
information 06
Water temperature gauge 3-05
Error codes 5-59
Exterior and interior lamp operation
8-18
F Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid 9-15Brake fluid 8-08,9-15
Clutch fluid 8-09,9-15
Engine coolant 8-06,9-15
Manual transmission fluid 9-15
Power steering fluid 8-10,9-15
Washer fluid 8-07,9-15
Fog lamp switch 3-36
Foot lamps and ceiling lamp

5-90
For cold and snowy weather 8-19
Front automatic air conditioning 5-03
Front fog lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Indication lamp 3-08
Replacement 8-26
Switch 3-36
Front passenger’s airbag OFF indication
lamp 2-36
Front seats 2-05 Front turn-signal lamps
Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-26
Fuel consumption 9-13
Fuel Filling the fuel tank

03
Fuel filter indication lamp 3-08
Fuel gauge 3-05
Fuel selection 02
Low fuel warning lamp 3-05
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel
systems 05
Tank capacity 03
Fuses 8-19
Fusible links 8-19
G Gauges 3-02
General maintenance 8-18
General vehicle data
9-04
Genuine parts 05
Glove box 5-92
Glove box lamp Bulb capacity

8-24
Replacement 8-31
H Handling of compact discs 5-65
Hazard warning flasher switch 3-35
Hazard warning indication lamps 3-08
Head restraints 2-11
Headlamp levelling
3-33
Headlamp washer switch 3-41
Headlamps Bulb capacity

8-24
Headlamp flasher 3-32
Replacement 8-25 Switch 3-31
Heated mirror 4-11
Heated seats 2-08
High-beam indication lamp 3-08
High-mounted stop lamp (bulb type) Replacement 8-28
High-mounted stop lamp Bulb capacity

8-24
Hinges and latches lubrication 8-18
Horn switch 3-43
I If the vehicle breaks down 6-02
Ignition switch 4-12
Indication lamps 3-08
Inside rear-view mirror 4-08
Inspection and maintenance following rough road
operation 4-35
Installation of accessories
04
Installation position for warning triangle

5-98
Instruments 3-02
Interior lamp switch 5-88
Interior lamps 5-87
J Jack handle 6-09
Jack
Storage 6-07
Jump starting (Emergency starting) 6-02
K Keyless entry system 1-04
Keys 1-02Alphabetical index
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