2012 MITSUBISHI L200 jacking

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 differential oil temperature,
resulting in possible damage to the driv-
ing system. Further, the drive train will
be subjected to excessive loading, possibly
leading to oil leakage, component seizure,
or other serious faults.
Towing
If
towing is necessary, we recommend you to have
it done by your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point or a commercial tow truck service.
In the following cases, transport the vehicle using a
tow truck.
l The engine runs but the vehicle does not
move or abnormal noise is produced.
l Inspection of the vehicle’s underside reveals
that oil or some other fluid is leaking. Only when you cannot receive a towing service
from

a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point or commercial tow truck service, tow
your vehicle carefully in accordance with the in-
structions given in “Towing” on page 6-20 . CAUTION
l
Be
sure to shift the transfer shift lever to
“2H” position and transport the vehicle
with the driving wheels on a carriage
(Type A, C or D) as illustrated.
Never try to tow with the transfer shift lev-
er in “4H” or “4L” position (easy select
4WD), “4H”, “4HLc” or “4LLc” position
(super select 4WD) and with the front or
rear wheels on the ground (Type A or B)
as illustrated. This could result in dam-
age to the drivetrain, or unstable towing.
If you cannot shift the transfer shift lever
to “2H” position or the transmission is
malfunctioning or damaged, transport
the vehicle with all the wheels on a car-
riage (Type C or D) as illustrated.
Jacking up a 4-wheel drive vehicle WARNING
l Do
not crank the engine while jacking up
the vehicle.
The tyre on the ground may turn and the
vehicle may roll off the jack.
Clutch operation
Quick
or slight clutch engagement made while the
engine is running at high speed will cause damage
to the clutch and transmission because the tractive
force is very great.
Operate the pedal slowly and positively. Starting and driving
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If the vehicle breaks down
............................................................ 6-02
Emergency starting ....................................................................... 6-02
Engine overheating ....................................................................... 6-04
Bleeding the fuel system
...............................................................6-05
Removal of water from the fuel filter ...........................................6-06
Tools, jack and jack handle .......................................................... 6-07
Jacking up the vehicle...................................................................6-13
Spare wheel...................................................................................6-16
How to change a tyre .................................................................... 6-17
Towing.......................................................................................... 6-20
Operation under adverse driving conditions .................................6-24For emergencies
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Jacking up the vehicle
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1.
Park the vehicle on level and stable ground.
2. Set the parking brake firmly.
3. On vehicles with manual transmission, turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” position,
move the gearshift lever to the “R” (Reverse)
position.
On vehicles with automatic transmission,
move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) po-
sition, turn the ignition key to the “LOCK”
position.
4. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and set up a warning triangle, flashing signal lamp,
etc., at an adequate distance from the vehi-
cle, and have all your passengers leave the ve-
hicle.
5. To prevent the vehicle from rolling when it is raised on the jack, place chocks or blocks
(A) at the tyre that is diagonally opposite
from the tyre (B) you are changing. WARNING
l Be
sure to apply chocks or blocks to the
correct tyre when jacking up the vehicle.
If the vehicle moves while jacked up, the
jack could slip out of position, leading to
an accident.
NOTE l The

chocks shown in the illustration do not
come with your vehicle. It is recommended
that you keep one in the vehicle for use if nee-
ded.
l If chocks are not available, use stones or any
other objects that are large enough to hold
the wheel in position.
6. Get the spare wheel, jack and jack handle ready.
7. Place the jack under one of the jacking points shown in the illustration. Use the jack-
ing point closest to the tyre you wish to
change. 2WD vehicles with 15 inch wheels C- Front jacking point (2WD vehicles with 15
inch wheels)
2WD vehicles with 16 inch wheels and 4WD ve-
hicles D- Front jacking point (2WD vehicles 16 inch
wheels and 4WD vehicles) For emergencies
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E- Rear jacking point
WARNING
l Set the jack only at the positions shown
here. If the jack is set at a wrong position,
it could dent your vehicle or the jack
might fall over and cause personal injury.
l Do not use the jack on a tilted or soft sur-
face. Otherwise, the jack might slip and
cause personal injury. Always use the
jack on a flat, hard surface. Before set-
ting the jack, make sure there are no
sand or pebbles under the jack base.
NOTE l When

jacking up the rear of the vehicle, turn
the tip of the jack so that the grooved portion
(F) properly meets the designated point. To raise the vehicle
1. Using
the jack handle, turn the release valve
(G) clockwise until it stops. 2. Insert
the jack handle in the bracket of the
jack and hook the notch (H) on the jack han-
dle end to the claw (I) of the bracket. 3. Move
the jack handle up and down to raise
the ram until just before the jack contacts the
jacking point of the vehicle. Ensure that the
jack will properly contact the vehicle jacking
point.
Move the jack handle up and down to raise
the vehicle. NOTE
l This jack is a 2 stage expansion type.
To lower the vehicle 1. Put

the notch (J) provided on the jack handle
end on the valve (K) of the jack. For emergencies
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2. Using the jack handle, turn the release valve
anticlockwise slowly to lower the ram and re-
move the jack. 3. Press
the piston down all the way, and turn
the release valve clockwise as far as possible.
4. Store jack, jack handle and chocks. WARNING
l Be
sure to open the release valve slowly.
If it is opened quickly, the vehicle will
drop abruptly and the jack may come out
of position, causing a serious accident. CAUTION
l
If
the release valve is loosened too much
(2 or more turns) in the anticlockwise di-
rection, the jack’s oil will leak and the
jack cannot be used. CAUTION
l
Close
the release valve slowly when lower-
ing the vehicle, or the valve may be dam-
aged.
NOTE l Occasionally

when the vehicle is jacked up,
the grooved portion of the designated point
will not come off. When this happens, rock
the vehicle to lower the ram.
l If the jack is difficult to remove by hand, in-
sert the jack handle (L) into the bracket (M).
Then using the handle, remove the jack. WARNING
l Stop
jacking up the vehicle as soon as the
tyre is raised off the ground. It is danger-
ous to raise the vehicle any higher.
l Do not get under your vehicle while using
the jack. WARNING
l Do
not bump the raised vehicle or leave it
sitting on the jack for a long time. Both
are very dangerous.
l Do not use a jack except the one that
came with your vehicle.
l The jack should not be used for any pur-
pose other than to change a tyre.
l No one should be in your vehicle when us-
ing the jack.
l Do not start or run the engine while your
vehicle is on the jack.
l Do not turn the raised wheel. The tyres
still on the ground could turn and make
your vehicle fall off the jack. For emergencies
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WARNING
l Be sure to apply chocks or blocks to the
correct tyre when jacking up the vehicle.
If the vehicle moves while jacked up, the
jack could slip out of position, leading to
an accident.
NOTE l The

chocks shown in the illustration do not
come with your vehicle. It is recommended
that you keep one in the vehicle for use if nee-
ded.
l If chocks are not available, use stones or any
other objects that are large enough to hold
the wheel in position.
6. Get the spare wheel, jack, jack handle and wheel nut wrench ready. NOTE
l Put

the spare wheel under the vehicle body
near the flat tyre. This makes it safer if the
jack slips out of position. 7. Loosen
the wheel nuts with the wheel nut
wrench. Do not remove the wheel nuts yet.
Five wheel nuts
Six wheel nuts 8. Find
the closest jacking point to the flat tyre
(refer to “Jacking up the vehicle” on page
6-13). Then position the jack and raise the ve-
hicle until the tyre is slightly off the ground.
9. Remove the wheel nuts with the wheel nut wrench, then take the wheel off. CAUTION
l
Handle
the wheel carefully when chang-
ing the tyre, to avoid scratching the wheel
surface.
10. Clean
out any mud, etc. on the hub surface (C), hub bolts (D) or in the installation holes
(E) in the wheel, and then mount the spare
wheel. WARNING
l Mount
the spare wheel with the valve
stem (F) facing outboard. If you cannot
see the valve stem (F), you have installed
the wheel backwards.
Operating the vehicle with the spare
wheel installed backwards can cause vehi-
cle damage and result in an accident. For emergencies
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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

8-07,9-22
Brake 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

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