2011 MITSUBISHI TRITON oil temperature

NOTE
l If
genuine leather is wet
with water or is wash-
ed in water, wipe off water as quickly as pos-
sible with a dry, soft cloth. If left damp, mil-
dew may grow.
l The genuine leather surface may be damaged
if a nylon brush or synthetic fibre is rubbed
hard against it.
l Organic solvents such as benzine, kerosene,
alcohol and petrol, acid or alkaline solvents
may discolour the genuine leather surface.
Be sure to use neutral detergents.
l Remove dirty patches or oil substances quick-
ly as they can stain genuine leather.
l The genuine leather surface may harden and
shrink if it is exposed to direct sun for long
hours. When your vehicle is parked, place it
in the shade as much as possible.
l When the temperature of the vehicle interior
rises in summer, vinyl products left on the
genuine leather seat may deteriorate and
stick to the seat. Cleaning the exterior of your
vehicle E00900700010
If the following is
left
on your vehicle, it may
cause corrosion, discolouration and stains, wash
the vehicle as soon as possible.
l Seawater, anti-freeze for road use.
l Soot and dust, iron powder from factories,
chemical substance (acids, alkalis, coal-tar,
etc.).
l Droppings from birds, carcasses of insects,
tree sap, etc.
Washing E00900902016
Chemicals contained in the dirt and dust picked up
from the road surface can

damage the paint coat
and body of your vehicle if left in prolonged contact.
Frequent washing and waxing is the best way to pro-
tect your vehicle from this damage. This will also
be effective in protecting it from environmental el-
ements such as rain, snow, salt air, etc.
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight. Park the
vehicle in the shade and spray it with water to re-
move dust. Next, using an ample amount of clean
water and a car washing brush or sponge, wash the
vehicle from top to bottom.
Use a mild car washing soap if necessary. Rinse
thoroughly and wipe dry with a soft cloth. After
washing the vehicle, carefully clean the joints and
flanges of the doors, bonnet, etc., where dirt is like-
ly to remain. CAUTION
l
When washing the under side
of your ve-
hicle or wheel, be careful not to injure
your hands.
l Refrain from using a car wash as its brush-
es may scratch the paint surface, causing
it to lose its gloss.
Scratches will be especially visible on
darker coloured vehicles.
l Never spray or splash water on the electri-
cal components in the engine compart-
ment, as this may adversely affect engine
starting.
Exercise caution also when washing the
underbody; be careful not to spray water
into the engine compartment.
l Some types of hot water washing equip-
ment apply high pressure and heat to the
vehicle. They may cause heat distortion
and damage to the vehicle resin parts and
may result in flooding of the vehicle inte-
rior. Therefore; observe the following.
• Maintain a distance of approx. 50 cmor more between the vehicle body and
the washing nozzle.
• When washing around the door glass, hold the nozzle at a distance of more
than 50 cm and at right angles to the
glass surface. Vehicle care
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NOTE
l Use
of additives is not
recommended since
they may reduce the effectiveness of addi-
tives already included in the engine oil. It
may result in failure of the mechanical assem-
bly. Engine coolant
E01000501202
To check the coolant level
A translucent coolant reserve
tank
is located in the
engine compartment.
The coolant level in this tank should be kept be-
tween the “LOW” and “FULL” marks when meas-
ured while the engine is cold. To add coolant
The
cooling
system is
a

closed system and normal-
ly the loss of coolant should be very slight. A no-
ticeable drop in the coolant level could indicate leak-
age. If this occurs, we recommend you to have the
system checked as soon as possible.
If the level should drop below the “LOW” level on
the reserve tank, open the lid and add coolant.
Also, if the reserve tank is completely empty, re-
move the radiator cap and add coolant until the lev-
el reaches the filler neck. WARNING
l Do not open the radiator
cap while the en-
gine is hot.
The coolant system is under pressure and
any hot coolant escaping could cause se-
vere burns.
Anti-freeze
The engine coolant contains an

ethylene glycol anti-
corrosion agent. The cylinder head and water pump
housing are cast aluminium alloy, and periodic
changing of the engine coolant is necessary to pre-
vent corrosion of these parts.

Use “DIA QUEEN SUPER LONG LIFE COOL-
ANT” or equivalent.
MITSUBISHI Genuine Coolant has excellent pro-
tection against corrosion and rust formation of all
metals including aluminium and can avoid block-
ages in the radiator, heater, cylinder head, engine
block, etc.
Because of the necessity of this anti-corrosion
agent, the coolant must not be replaced with plain
water even in summer. The required concentration
of anti-freeze differs depending on the expected am-
bient temperature. Ambient
temperature
(minimum) °C -15 -20 -25
-30

-35 -50 Anti-freeze
concentra- tion % 30 35 40 45 50 60Maintenance
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CAUTION
l
Do not use alcohol or methanol anti-
freeze or any engine coolants mixed with
alcohol or methanol anti-freeze. The use
of an improper anti-freeze can cause cor-
rosion of the aluminium components.
l For effective anti-corrosion and anti-
freeze performance, keep the anti-freeze
concentration within the range of 30 to
60 %.
Concentrations exceeding 60 % will re-
sult in a reduction of both the anti-freeze
and cooling performance thus adversely
affecting the engine.
l Do not top up with water only.
Water by itself reduces the rust-protec-
tive and anti-freeze qualities of the cool-
ant and has a lower boiling point. It can
also cause damage to the cooling system if
it should freeze. Do not use tapwater, as it
can cause corrosion and rust formation.
During cold weather
If the temperatures in your

area drop below freez-
ing, there is the danger that the coolant in the en-
gine or radiator could freeze and cause severe dam-
age to the engine and/or radiator. The concentra-
tion should be checked before the start of cold weath-
er and anti-freeze added to the system if necessary.
Add a sufficient amount of anti-freeze to the cool-
ant to prevent it from freezing.
The concentration should be checked before the
start of cold weather and anti-freeze added to the
system if necessary. Automatic transmission fluid*
E01000600974
The proper amount of automatic

transmission fluid
is essential to the life and operation of the automat-
ic transmission. Either insufficient fluid or exces-
sive fluid could cause transmission trouble. The
transmission fluid filler port cap is equipped with a
dipstick. Use the following procedure to check the
fluid level.
Procedure for checking the fluid level
1. Check the fluid level after the vehicle hasbeen driven enough to warm up the transmis-
sion fluid.
2. Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface and apply the parking brake.
3. With the engine idling and the brake pedal fully depressed, move the transmission selec-
tor lever through all the positions from the
"P” (PARK) to “L” (LOW) (with 4A/T), the
“P” (PARK) to “D” (DRIVE) (with 5A/T),
stopping momentarily at each position.
4. Move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position.
5. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean lint-free cloth.
6. Reinsert the dipstick as far as it goes. 7. Remove dipstick and read the automatic trans-
mission fluid level.
The fluid level should
always be between the
two marks on the dipstick. WARNING
l Do not spill the
fluid
onto a hot exhaust
manifold during topping up or inspec-
tion, or a fire may occur.
Fluid type
Use only “DIA QUEEN ATF

SP III” transmission
fluid to ensure optimum transmission performance. Maintenance
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Wheel condition
E010018007971- 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.
If there are tread wear indicators on the tyres, they
will appear in six places 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.
Check that the wheel nuts are tightened correctly.
Refer to the section entitled “For emergencies” for
information concerning replacement of the tyres. NOTE
l The
mark and the location

of the tyre tread
wear indicators are different depending on
the tyre manufacturer.

On 4-wheel drive vehicles, 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 E01007200038 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
9-18. CAUTION
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.
Tyre rotation E01001900990
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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E
Easy select 4WD 4-26
Economical driving 4-02
Electric window control 1-08 Switch 1-08
Electrical system 9-17 Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting sys-
tem) 1-03
Emergency starting 6-02
Engine specifications
9-15
Engine Coolant 8-06,9-22
Number 9-02
Oil 8-04,9-22
Overheating 6-04
Specifications 9-15
Used engine oils safety instructions and disposal
information 05
Water temperature gauge 3-05
Error codes 5-42
Exterior and interior lamp operation 8-18
FFirst-aid kit and warning triangle band for secur-
ing 5-80
Floor console box 5-76
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid 8-07,9-22Brake fluid 8-08,9-22
Clutch fluid 8-09,9-22
Engine coolant 8-06,9-22
Power steering fluid 8-09,9-22
Washer fluid 8-08,9-22
For cold and snowy weather 8-19
Front console box 5-76
Front fog lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Indication lamp
3-07
Replacement
8-28
Switch 3-34
Front room lamp Bulb capacity 8-25
Replacement 8-32
Front seat 2-03
Front turn-signal lamps Bulb capacity

8-24
Replacement 8-27
Fuel consumption 9-20
Fuel Filling the fuel tank 02
Fuel filter indication lamp 3-07
Fuel gauge 3-04
Fuel selection 02
Low fuel warning lamp 3-04
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel
systems 04
Tank capacity 02
Fuses 8-20
Fusible links 8-19
G Gauges 3-02
General maintenance 8-18
General vehicle data 9-03
Genuine parts 05
Glove box 5-76
Glove box lamp
Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-34
H Handling of compact discs 5-48
Hazard warning flasher switch 3-34Hazard warning indication lamps 3-07
Head restraints 2-08
Headlamp levelling switch 3-32
Headlamps
Bulb capacity 8-24
Headlamp flasher 3-31
Replacement 8-25
Switch 3-30
Washer switch 3-39
Heated mirror 4-11
Heated seats 2-06
Heater 5-03
High-mounted stop lamp Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement
8-31
Hinges and latches lubrication 8-19
Hooks Coat hook 5-80
Convenient hook 5-80
Horn switch 3-40
I If the vehicle breaks down 6-02
Ignition switch 4-11
Indication and warning lamps 3-06
Indication lamps 3-07
Inside rear-view mirror 4-09
Inspection and maintenance following rough road
operation 4-41
Installation of accessories 04
Instruments 3-02
Interior lamps 5-73
J Jack handle 6-12
Storage 6-07
Jacking up the vehicle 6-13 Alphabetical index
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Seat under tray 5-78
Seat
Adjustment 2-03
Armrest (Double cab) 2-07
Front seat 2-03
Head restraints 2-08
Heated seats 2-06
Rear seat 2-07
Secret box 5-77
Service precaution 8-02 Side airbag system 2-35
Side turn-signal lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-28
Snow tyres 8-14
Spare wheel 6-16
Spark plug 9-17
Specifications 9-02
Speedometer 3-03
Starting 4-13
Steering Power steering fluid 8-09,9-22
Power steering system 4-47
Steering wheel height adjustment 4-09Steering wheel lock
4-12
Steering wheel remote control switch 5-40
Stop lamps Bulb capacity 8-23
Replacement 8-30
Storage spaces 5-75
Sun visors 5-69
Sunglasses holder 5-77
Sunroof 1-13 Safety mechanism 1-14
Sunshade 1-14
Switch 1-13
Super select 4WD 4-30
Supplemental restraint system 2-27 How the Supplemental Restraint System
works 2-29
Servicing 2-39
Warning lamp 2-38
T Tachometer 3-03
Tail lamps
Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-30
Tank capacity 02
Ticket holder 5-69
Tools 6-09 Storage 6-07
Towing 6-20
Trailer towing 4-54
Transfer oil 9-22
Transmission Automatic transmission 4A/T

4-17
Automatic transmission Sports Mode 5A/
T 4-21
Fluid 8-07,9-22
Manual transmission 4-15
Specifications 9-16
Tripmeter 3-03
Turn-signal indication lamps 3-07
Turn-signals lever 3-33
Tyres 8-11 How to change a tyre 6-17
Inflation pressures 8-12
Rotation 8-13
Size (tyre and wheel) 9-18
Snow tyres 8-14
Tyre chains 8-14
Wheel condition 8-13 U USB input terminal 5-67
How to connect an iPod 5-67
USB input terminal device How to connect a USB memory device 5-67
Used engine oils safety

instructions and disposal in-
formation 05
Utility box 5-77
V Vanity mirror 5-70
Vehicle care precautions 7-02
Vehicle dimensions 9-03
Vehicle identification number 9-02
Vehicle identification number plate 9-02
Vehicle information code plate
9-02
Vehicle labeling

9-02
Vehicle performance 9-09
Vehicle weight 9-10
Ventilators 5-02
W Warning lamps 3-08
Washer
Fluid 8-08,9-22
Switch 3-36,3-39
Washing 7-03
Water temperature gauge 3-05
Waxing 7-04
Weatherstripping 8-19
Weight 9-10
Wheel condition 8-13
Wheel Specification 9-18
Wiper Alphabetical index
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