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2.Operate  the  hand  pump  (B)  slowly  6  or  7
times  in  order  to  force  the  water  out  through
the drain plug (A).
3. Tighten the drain plug (A) when water no lon-
ger comes out.
4. Bleed the air in the fuel system. (Refer to  “Bleeding the fuel system” on page
6-05.)
5. Check to be sure that the fuel filter indication lamp  illuminates  when  the  ignition  switch  is
turned to “ON”, and that it goes off when the
engine is started. If in doubt, we recommend
you to consult a specialist for necessary infor-
mation.
CAUTIONl Do  not  smoke  or  have  any  other  open
flame  near  the  vehicle  while  bleeding  the
fuel system.
l Be sure to carefully clean away any water
drained  out  because  any  fuel  mixed  with
the water could ignite and cause a fire.Type 3
Take your vehicle to a  MITSUBISHI MOTORS  Au-
thorized  Service  Point  to  remove  the  water  from
the fuel filter.
Tools, jack and jack handle E00800900819
Storage
The storage location of the tools, jack and jack han-
dle should be remembered in case of an emergency.
Single cab
Type 1
A- Tool (wheel nut wrench) B- Jack handle
C- Jack
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Type 2
A- ToolsB- Jack handle
C- Jack
Club cab
A- Tools B- Jack
C- Jack handle
Double cab
Except  for  vehicles  with  rear  retractable  power
windowType 1
A- Tool (wheel nut wrench) B- Jack handle
C- Jack
Type 2
A- Tools B- Jack handle
C- Jack
Vehicles with rear retractable power windowType 1
A- Tool (wheel nut wrench) B- Jack
C- Jack handle
Type 2
A- Tools B- Jack
C- Wheel nut wrench
D- Jack handle
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ToolsE00801900382
Type 1Single cab, Double cabClub cab
Single cab, Double cab 1- Wheel nut wrench
Club cab 1- Tool bag
2- Wheel nut wrench
Type 2
Single cab, Club cab, Double cab 1- Tool bag
2- Wheel nut wrench
3- Plier
4- Driver
5- SpannerRemoving and storing the tools, jack
and jack handle E00802300240
Single cab
The tools, jack, and jack handle are located behind
the seat. 1. Tip forward the seatback.(Refer  to  “Folding  the  seatback  forward”  on
page 2-06.)
2.  Remove  the  wheel  nut  wrench  (A)  from  the
holder (B), and take out the wrench.
Remove the securing band (C), and then take
out the tools (D).
3. Remove  the  securing  nut  (E),  and  then  take
out the jack (F).
4. Remove  the  jack  handle  (G)  from  the  holder
(H), and take out the handle.
5. Reverse  the  removing  procedure  when  stor-
ing the tool, jack and jack handle.
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NOTEl When stowing the jack handle, align the black-
marked  part  (I)  of  the  jack  handle  with  the
holder (J).
Club cab
The  tools,  jack,  and  jack  handle  are  stored  under
the floor on the left-hand side of the cargo space. 1.Raise  the  left  side  seat  cushion.  Refer  to
“ Folding  up  the  seat  cushion  (Club  cab)”  on
page 2-07.
Tip  forward  the  seatback  of  the  driver  seat.
Slide the driver seat forward.
2. Open the lid.
3. Remove the securing band (A), and then take
out the tools (B).
4. Remove  the  securing  nut  (C),  and  then  take
out the jack (D).
5. Remove  the  jack  handle  (E)  from  the  holder
(F), and then take out the jack handle.
6. Reverse  the  removing  procedure  when  stor-
ing the tools, jack and jack handle.
NOTE l When stowing the jack handle, align the col-
oured  marking  on  the  jack  handle  with  that
on the holder, and fit the jack in the holder.
Double cab
Except for vehicles with rear retractable power
window
The  tool  (wheel  nut  wrench  only),  jack,  and  jack
handle are located behind the rear seat. 1. Tip forward the seatback of the rear seat.(Refer  to  “Folding  the  seatback  forward”  on
page 2-07.)
2.  Remove  the  wheel  nut  wrench  (A)  from  the
holder (B), and take out the wrench.
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Remove the securing band (C), and then take
out the tools (D).
3. Remove  the  securing  nut  (E),  and  then  take
out the jack (F).
4. Remove  the  jack  handle  (G)  from  the  holder
(H), and take out the handle.
5. Reverse  the  removing  procedure  when  stor-
ing the tool, jack and jack handle.
NOTE l When stowing the jack handle, align the black-
marked  part  (I)  of  the  jack  handle  with  the
holder (H).
Vehicles with rear retractable power window
The tools, jack, and jack handle are located behind
the rear seat.
1. Tip forward the seatback of the rear seat. (Refer  to  “Folding  the  seatback  forward”  on
page 2-07.)
2.  Remove  the  wheel  nut  wrench  (A)  from  the
holder of the back panel (B), and take out the
wrench.
Take  out  the  tools  (C)  from  the  rear  back
trim (D).
3. Remove  the  securing  nut  (E),  and  then  take
out the jack (F).
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4.Remove  the  jack  handle  (G)  from  the  holder
of the back panel (H), and take out the handle.
5. Reverse  the  removing  procedure  when  stor-
ing the tool, jack and jack handle.
NOTE l When stowing the wheel nut wrench, insert it
into the holder on the back panel as illustrated.
To use the jack handle (Club cab, Dou-
ble cab with rear retractable power
window only) E00802400124
1. While  pressing  the  snap  pin  (A)  on  the  han-
dle that has a black marking, withdraw and re-
move the inner handle (B).
2. Reverse the inner handle (B) then, while press-
ing  the  snap  pin  (C),  insert  it  into  the  outer
handle (D) until it is locked by snap pin as il-
lustrated.
3. While pressing the snap pin (F) on the assem-
bled handle (E), insert the white-marked han-
dle (G) until it is locked by snap pin as illus-
trated.
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Jacking up the vehicleE00801001436
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.WARNINGl 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 wheelsC-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)
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E-Rear jacking pointWARNINGlSet  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.
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