2012 MITSUBISHI L200 engine

indication lamp is illuminated when the Active
Stability Control function is OFF. CAUTION
l
When indication lamp blinks, Active
Stability
Control function or active trac-
tion control function is operating, which
means that the road is slippery or that
your vehicle’s wheels are slipping exces-
sively. If this happens, drive slower with
less accelerator input.
l If an abnormal condition occurs in the sys-
tem while driving, the indication lamp
will illuminate.
In these cases, follow these procedures: CAUTION
• If
the temperature in the braking sys-
tem continues to increase due to con-
tinuous brake control on a slippery
road surface, the indication lamp
will

illuminate, and operation of the
Active Stability Control function and
active traction control function will be
suspended to protect the brake sys-
tem. (Normal operation of the vehicle
will not be affected.) Park your vehi-
cle in a safe place. When the tempera-
ture in the braking system has come
down, the indication lamp will go
off

and the Active Stability Control
function and active traction control
function will start operating again.
• If the indication lamp does not go
out

even though the above procedure
is followed, there could be a problem
in the system.
Stop the engine and start the engine
again and check whether the indi-
cation

lamp goes out. If the indication
lamp goes out, there is no abnormal
condition.
If the indication lamp illuminates
even

after your vehicle is driven a
short distance after restarting the en-
gine, we recommend you to have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible. CAUTION
l
If
the vehicle is towed with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position and only the
front wheels or only the rear wheels
raised off the ground, the ASTC may op-
erate, resulting in an accident. When tow-
ing the vehicle with the front wheels
raised, keep the ignition switch in the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position. When tow-
ing the vehicle with the rear wheels
raised, keep the ignition switch in the
“ACC” position.
Refer to “Towing” on page 6-20. Starting and driving
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Cruise control*
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Cruise
control is an automatic speed control system
that keeps a set speed. It can be activated at about
40 km/h (25 mph) or more. CAUTION
l
When
you do not wish to drive at a set
speed, turn off the cruise control for safety.
l Do not use cruise control when driving
conditions will not allow you to stay at
the same speed, such as in heavy traffic
or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-
covered, wet, slippery, on a steep down-
hill slope.
l On vehicles with manual transmission, do
not move the gearshift lever to the “N”
(Neutral) position while driving at a set
speed without depressing the clutch ped-
al. The engine will run too fast and might
be damaged.
NOTE l Cruise

control may not be able to keep your
speed on uphills or downhills.
l Your speed may decrease on a steep uphill.
You may use the accelerator pedal if you
want to stay at your set speed.
l Your speed may increase to more than the
set speed on a steep downhill. You must use
the brake to control your speed. As a result,
the set speed driving is deactivated. Cruise control switches
E00624100103 A- “ON OFF” switch
Used to turn on and off the cruise control.

B- “COAST SET” switch
Used

to reduce the set speed and to set the desired
speed.

C- “ACC RES” switch
Used to increase the set speed and to return to the
original set speed.

D- “CANCEL” switch
Used to deactivate the set speed driving.
NOTE
l When operating the cruise control switches,
press the cruise control switches correctly.
The set speed driving may be deactivated au-
tomatically if two or more switches of the
cruise control are pressed at the same time. To activate
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1. With

the ignition switch in the “ON” posi-
tion, press the “ON OFF” switch (A) to turn
on the cruise control. The “CRUISE” indica-
tion lamp in the meter cluster will come on. NOTE
l If

the cruise control is on when the ignition
switch is turned to the “LOCK” or “ACC” po-
sition, cruise control will be on automatically
the next time you start the engine.
The “CRUISE” indication lamp will also be
on.
l If the battery voltage is insufficient, the mem-
ory data for the cruise control may be erased.
As a result, the “CRUISE” indication lamp
may not come on when you restart the engine.
If this happens, press the “ON OFF” switch
once again to turn on the cruise control. Starting and driving
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To deactivate
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The
set speed driving can be deactivated as follows:
l Press the “ON OFF” switch (A). (Cruise con-
trol will be turned off.)
l Press the “CANCEL” switch (D).
l Depress the brake pedal. The set speed driving is deactivated automatically
in any of the following ways.
l When

you depress the clutch pedal (on vehi-
cles with M/T).
l When your speed slows to about 15 km/h
(9 mph) or more below the set speed because
of a hill, etc.
l When your speed slows to about 40 km/h
(25 mph) or less.
l When the active stability & traction control
(ASTC) starts operating. (if so equipped)
Refer to “Active Stability & Traction Con-
trol (ASTC)” on page 4-47. WARNING
l On
vehicles with A/T, although, the set
speed driving will be deactivated when
shifting to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position,
never move the selector lever to the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position while driving.
You would have no engine braking and
could cause a serious accident.
Also, the set speed driving may be deactivated as
follows: l When

the engine speed rises and approaches
the tachometer's red zone (the red-coloured
part of the tachometer dial). CAUTION
l
When
the set speed driving is deactivated
automatically in any situation other than
those listed above, there may be a system
malfunction.
Press the “ON-OFF” switch to turn off
the cruise control and have it inspected
by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point. To resume the set speed
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If

the set speed driving is deactivated by the condi-
tion described in “To deactivate” on page 4-53,
you can resume the previously set speed by press-
ing the “ACC RES” switch (C) while driving at a
speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or higher. Under either of the following conditions, however,
using

the switch does not allow you to resume the
previously set speed. In these situations, repeat the
speed setting procedure:
l The “ON OFF” switch is pressed.
l The ignition switch is turned OFF.
l “CRUISE” indication lamp is turned OFF. Starting and driving
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Cargo loads
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Cargo loads precautions CAUTION
l
When loading luggage, be careful to the
following. • Stow cargo and luggage in the cargoarea whenever possible.
• Distribute cargo or luggage evenly not to be unbalanced in weight.
• Do not place cargo or luggage on the instrument panel.
Also, do not stack up cargo or luggage
on the front passenger’s seat or the
rear seat.
Having the driver’s vision blocked,
and your cargo being thrown inside
the cabin if you suddenly have to
brake can cause a serious accident or
injury. Trailer towing (Except for
vehicles for Morocco) E00610000521
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.
NOTE l If

you are going to tow a trailer, pay careful
attention to the following points.
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 9-10.)
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.
Club cab Starting and driving
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Club cab Single cab, Double cab (Vehicles without long bed) Double cab (Vehicles with long bed)
1
30 mm 30 mm30 mm2
55 mm 55 mm55 mm3
115 mm 60 mm60 mm4
872 mm 812 mm812 mm5
20 mm 20 mm20 mm6
85 mm 85 mm85 mm7
686 - 699 mm 681 - 689 mm, 580 - 583 mm* 681 - 683 mm, 578 mm*8
642 - 654 mm 639 - 647 mm, 538 - 541 mm* 639 - 641 mm, 536 mm*9
612 - 624 mm 609 - 617 mm, 508 - 511 mm* 609 - 611 mm, 506 mm*10
406 - 419 mm 400 - 409 mm, 292 - 297 mm* 395 - 415 mm, 305 mm*11
485 - 500 mm 479 - 489 mm, 486 - 491 mm* 475 - 494 mm, 489 mm*12
897 mm 897 mm897 mm13
1,251 mm 1,136 mm1,316 mm14
70 mm 70 mm70 mm15
502.5 mm 502.5 mm502.5 mm16
540.5 mm 540.5 mm540.5 mmItem 7, 8, 9, 10, 11: at kerb weight
*: 2WD vehicles with 15 inch tyres

NOTE
l The
values under item 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 are ap-
plicable to unladen vehicles. These values
can also be varied depending on the tyre size,
optional equipment and suspension condi-
tions. Operating hints
l Do
not let the clutch slip (vehicles with a M/
a only) and do not increase the engine speed
more than necessary when starting.
l Be sure that the driving speed does not ex-
ceed the maximum speed for trailer operation.
l To prevent shocks from the overrun brake, de-
press the brake pedal lightly at first and then
more strongly. l
To make full use of engine braking, change
to a lower gear before descending a slope.
l The body, brakes, clutch, and chassis will be
under additional strain when towing a trailer.
l The heavier weight and higher rolling and air
resistance will increase fuel consumption. Starting and driving
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Additional precautions for vehicles equipped with
an automatic transmission
It
is recommended the “2” (SECOND) position
(4A/T) or 2 nd
gear in sports mode (5A/T) on slopes
or at low speed. Use the “L” (LOW) position
(4A/T) or 1 st
gear in sports mode (5A/T) in moun-
tainous areas in order to make better use of engine
braking and to assist the brake system. However,
be sure that the speed does not exceed the maxi-
mum speed limit for the selected gear. Starting and driving
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NOTE
l With
the mode selection dial between the
“ ”
and “ ” positions, air flows mainly to
the upper part of the passenger compartment.
With the mode selection dial between the
“ ”
and “ ” positions, air flows mainly to
the leg area.
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 NOTE
l With

the mode selection dial between the
“ ”
and “ ” positions, air flows mainly to
the leg area. With the mode selection dial be-
tween the “ ”
and “ ” positions, air
flows mainly to the windscreen and door win-
dows.
Demister position
Air flows mainly to the windscreen and the door
windows. Heater/Manual air conditioning*
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The

heater/air conditioning can only be used while
the engine is running.
Control panel E00700600512 1- Mode selection dial
2-
Rear window demister switch ® p. 3-40
3-

Blower speed selection dial
4- Air conditioning switch*
5- Temperature control dial
6- Air selection lever For pleasant driving
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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.
When the blower speed selection dial is set to the
“OFF” position, all fan-driven airflow will stop. Temperature control dial
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Turn the temperature control dial clockwise to
make

the air warmer. Turn it anticlockwise to
make the air cooler. 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.
Mode selection dial E00701100266
To change the position and amount of air flowing
from

the ventilators, turn the mode selection dial.
(Refer to “Changing the mode selection” on page
5-02.) Air selection lever
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To change the air selection, use the air selection lev-
er.
l “ ” Outside air
Outside
air is introduced into the passenger
compartment.
l “ ” Recirculated airAir is recirculated inside the passenger com-
partment.For pleasant driving
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