2011 MITSUBISHI TRITON steering

Because the front airbags do not protect the occu-
pant in all types of
collisions, be sure to always prop-
erly wear your seat belts.
Rear end collisions
Side collisions
Vehicle rolls onto its side or roof The front airbags MAY DEPLOY when…
The
front
airbags may
deploy

if the bottom of the
vehicle suffers a moderate-to-severe impact (under-
carriage damage).
Examples of some typical conditions are shown in
the illustration.
Because the front airbags may deploy in certain
types
of
unexpected impacts
as

shown in the illus-
tration that can easily move you out of position, it
is important to always properly wear your seat
belts. Your seat belts will help keep you a safe dis-
tance from the steering wheel and instrument panel
during the initial stages of airbag deployment. The
initial stage of airbag inflation is the most forceful
and can possibly cause serious or fatal injuries if
you contact it at this stage.
Collision with an elevated median/island or kerb
Vehicle travels over a deep hole/pothole
Vehicle drives down a steep slope and hits the ground WARNING
l Do not attach anything to
the steering
wheel padded cover, such as trim materi-
al, badges, etc. It might strike and injure
an occupant if the airbag inflates.
l Do not set anything on, or attach any-
thing to, the instrument panel above the
glove box. It might strike and injure an oc-
cupant if the airbag inflates. WARNING
l Do not attach accessories
to,
or put them
in front of, the windscreen. These objects
could restrict the airbag inflation, or
strike and injure an occupant if the air-
bags inflate.
l Do not put packages, pets or other ob-
jects between the airbags and the driver
or front passenger. It could affect airbag
performance, or could cause injury when
the airbag inflates. Seat and seat belts
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WARNING
• The SRS warning lamp does not illu- minate when you start the vehicle.
• The SRS warning
lamp does not go
out after several seconds.
• The SRS warning lamp illuminates while driving.
SRS servicing E00407901244WARNING
l We recommend any maintenance
per-
formed
on or near the components of the
SRS to be performed by a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
Improper work on the SRS components
or wiring could result in inadvertent de-
ployment of the airbags, or could render
the SRS inoperative; either situation
could result in serious injury.
l Do not modify your steering wheel, seat
belt retractor or any other SRS compo-
nents. For example, replacement of the
steering wheel, or modifications to the
front bumper or body structure can ad-
versely affect SRS performance and lead
to possible injury.
l If your vehicle has sustained any damage,
we recommend you to have the SRS in-
spected to ensure it is in proper working
order. WARNING
l On vehicles equipped with side
airbags,
do not modify your front seats, centre pil-
lar and centre console.
It can adversely affect SRS performance
and lead to possible injury.
Also, if you have found any tear or open
seam in the seat fabric at the portion near
the side airbag, we recommend you to
have the seat inspected.
l On vehicles with the curtain airbags, if
you have found any scratch, crack or dam-
age to the portion of the front and rear pil-
lars and roof side rail, we recommend
you to have the SRS inspected by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.
NOTE l When
you transfer ownership of

the vehicle
to some other person, we urge you to alert
the new owner that it is equipped with the
SRS and refer the new owner to the applica-
ble section in this owner’s manual.
l If you junk or scrap the vehicle, we urge you
to first take the vehicle to a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point so that
the SRS can be rendered safe. Seat and seat belts
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Switch position 0- Driver only
Switch position 3- Driver + Full luggage load-
ing
{Vehicles with heavy duty
suspension}
Switch position 4- Driver
+ Full luggage load-
ing
{Vehicles without heavy du-
ty suspension}
Double cab Vehicle condi-
tion Switch position “0”
“2” or “3” or
“4” ●: 1 person
: Full luggage loading Switch position 0- Driver only
Switch position 2- Driver + Full luggage load-
ing
{Vehicles with heavy duty
suspension for
Russia, Ka-
zakhstan and Ukraine}
Switch position 3- Driver + Full luggage load- ing
{Vehicles with heavy duty
suspension except

for Rus-
sia, Kazakhstan and Uk-
raine}
{Vehicles without heavy du-
ty suspension for Russia,
Kazakhstan and Ukraine}
Switch position 4- Driver + Full luggage load- ing
{Vehicles without heavy du-
ty suspension

except for
Russia, Kazakhstan and Uk-
raine} Turn-signals lever
E00506501273
The turn-signal lamps flash when

the lever is oper-
ated (with the ignition switch in the “ON” posi-
tion). At the same time, the turn-signal indication
lamps flash. 1- Turn-signals
When making a normal turn,

use position
(1). The lever will return automatically when
cornering is completed.
There are times when the lever will not re-
turn after cornering. This occurs when the
steering wheel is turned only slightly.
In such cases, return the lever by hand.
2- Lane-change signals When changing lanes, use position (2). It
will return to the neutral position when re-
leased.
NOTE l If the lamp flashes unusually quickly, the
bulb in a turn-signal lamp may have burned
out. We recommend you to have the vehicle
inspected. Instruments and controls
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Rear window demister switch
E00507900961
The rear window demister switch
can be operated
with the ignition switch in the “ON” position.
Push the switch to turn on the rear window demis-
ter. It will be turned off automatically in about 20
minutes. To turn off the demister within about 20
minutes, push the switch again.
The indication lamp (A) will illuminate while the
demister is on.
Type 1
Type 2 NOTE
l If
your vehicle is equipped

with heated mir-
rors, these operate in conjunction with the de-
mister. Refer to “Heated mirror” on page
4-11.
l The demister switch is not to melt snow but
to clear mist. Remove snow before use of the
demister switch.
l To avoid unnecessary discharge of the bat-
tery, do not use the rear window demister dur-
ing starting of the engine or when the engine
is not running. Turn the demister off immedi-
ately after the window is clear.
l When cleaning the inside of the rear win-
dow, use a soft cloth and wipe gently along
the heater wires, being careful not to damage
the wires.
l Do not allow objects to touch the inside of
the rear window glass, or damaged or broken
wires may result. Horn switch
E00508000608
Press the steering wheel
on
or around the “ ” mark.
Type 1
Type 2Instruments and controls
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Economical driving.......................................................................4-02
Driving, alcohol and drugs
........................................................... 4-02
Safe driving techniques ................................................................ 4-03
Running-in recommendations.......................................................4-04 Parking brake................................................................................ 4-07
Parking .......................................................................................... 4-08
Steering wheel height adjustment .................................................4-09
Inside rear-view mirror ................................................................. 4-09
Outside rear-view mirrors ............................................................. 4-10
Ignition switch .............................................................................. 4-11
Steering wheel lock ...................................................................... 4-12
Starting.......................................................................................... 4-13
Diesel particulate filter (DPF)* .................................................... 4-14
Manual transmission ..................................................................... 4-15
Automatic transmission
4A/T....................................................... 4-17
Automatic transmission Sports Mode 5A/T .................................4-21
Easy select 4WD* ......................................................................... 4-26
Super select 4WD* ....................................................................... 4-30
Rear differential lock* .................................................................. 4-35
4-wheel drive operation ................................................................ 4-39
Inspection and maintenance following rough road oper- ation.......................................................................................... 4-41
Cautions on handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles ..........................4-41
Limited-slip differential* .............................................................. 4-43
Braking......................................................................................... 4-43
Brake assist system*..................................................................... 4-44
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)* ................................................... 4-44
Power steering system.................................................................. 4-47
Active Stability & Traction Control (ASTC)* .............................4-47
Cruise control* ............................................................................. 4-50 Cargo loads...................................................................................
4-54
Trailer towing (Except for vehicles for Morocco)........................4-54 Starting and driving
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Steering wheel height adjustment
E00600700219
To adjust the steering wheel
height, release the tilt
lock lever while holding the steering wheel by
hand, and raise or lower the steering wheel to the
desired height.
After adjustment, securely lock the lever by pulling
it upward. 1- Locked
2- Release
WARNING
l After adjusting to the
desired
height,
check to be sure that the lever is locked.
l Do not attempt to adjust the steering
wheel while you are driving the vehicle.
l When releasing the tilt lock lever, move it
to the release position (2) and hold the
steering wheel by hand to prevent it fall-
ing to the lowest position. Inside rear-view mirror
E00600800106
Adjust the rear-view mirror only

after making any
seat adjustments so you have a clear view to the
rear of the vehicle. WARNING
l Do not attempt to
adjust
the rear-view
mirror while driving. This can be danger-
ous.
Always adjust the mirror before driving.
Adjust the rear-view mirror to maximize the view
through the rear window.
To adjust the vertical mirror position
It is possible
to move

the mirror up and down to ad-
just its position. To reduce the glare
The lever (A) at
the

bottom of the mirror can be
used to adjust the mirror to reduce the glare from
the headlamps of vehicles behind you during night
driving. 1- Normal
2- Anti-glare Starting and driving
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Push the switch to fold the mirrors inward, and
push the switch again to
return them to extended po-
sition. NOTE
l It
is also possible to

fold and return the mir-
rors by hand.
l When freezing has occurred and mirrors fail
to operate as intended, please refrain from re-
peated pushing of the retractor switch as this
action can result in burn-out of the mirror mo-
tor circuits.
Heated mirror* E00601200253
When the rear window demister switch (C) is press-
ed, the outside rear-view mirrors

are demisted or de-
frosted. Current will flow through the heater ele-
ment inside the mirrors, thus clearing away frost or
condensation. The indication lamp (D) will illuminate while the
demister is on. The
heater

will be turned off auto-
matically in about 20 minutes.
Type 1
Type 2 Ignition switch
E00601401874 LOCK
The engine is stopped
and

the steering wheel
locked. The key can only be inserted and removed
when the switch in this position.
ACC
The engine is stopped, but the electrical devices
such as the radio and cigarette lighter can be operat-
ed.
ON
The engine is running, and all the vehicle’s electri-
cal devices can be operated.
START
The starter motor operates. After the engine has star-
ted, release the key and it will automatically return
to the “ON” position. Starting and driving
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NOTE
l If
your vehicle is equipped
with the Daytime
Running Lamp, when the ignition switch is
in the “ON”, the headlamp low beams etc.
are turned on.
Refer to “Headlamps” on page 3-30.
l Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic
immobilizer.
To start the engine, the ID code which the
transponder inside the key sends must match
the one registered in the immobilizer comput-
er.
Refer to “Electronic immobilizer” on page
1-03.
To remove the key
Push the key in at the “ACC” position and keep it
depressed until it is turned to the “LOCK” position
and remove it. CAUTION
l
Do not remove the ignition
key from the
ignition switch while driving. The steer-
ing wheel will be locked, causing loss of
control.
l If the engine is stopped while driving, the
brake servomechanism will cease to func-
tion and braking efficiency will deterio-
rate. Also, the power steering system will
not function and it will require greater
manual effort to operate the steering.
l Do not leave the key in the “ON” position
for a long time when the engine is not run-
ning, doing so will cause the battery to be
discharged.
l Do not turn the key to the “START” posi-
tion when the engine is running, doing so
could damage the starter motor. Steering wheel lock
E00601500227 To lock
Remove the key at the “LOCK” position.
Turn the steering wheel until it is locked.
To unlock
Turn the key to
the

“ACC” position while moving
the steering wheel slightly. CAUTION
l
Remove the key when leaving the vehicle.
NOTE l If
the front wheels are

turned, the anti-theft
lock may sometimes make it difficult to turn
the key from “LOCK” to “ACC”. Firmly
turn the steering wheel to the left or to the
right as you turn the key. Starting and driving
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