2015 MITSUBISHI L200 steering

To shift fromToProcedureVehicles with manual transmissionVehicles with automatic transmission
4H2H
When the vehicle is not in motion, shift the gearshift
lever to the “N” (Neutral) position before operating
the transfer shift lever.
When the vehicle is moving, and only while it can be steered straight ahead, release the accelerator pedal
before operating the transfer shift lever.When the vehicle is not in motion, shift the selector
lever to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position before oper-
ating the transfer shift lever.
When the vehicle is moving, and only while it can
be steered straight ahead, shift the selector lever to
the “D” (DRIVE) position, and release the accelera- tor pedal before operating the transfer shift lever.4H4L
Stop the vehicle, depress the clutch pedal to the floor
and operate the transfer shift lever.
Stop the vehicle, shift the selector lever to the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position, and operate the transfer shift
lever.
If operation is made with the selector lever placed
in any other position than “N” (NEUTRAL) posi-
tion, a gear noise may be generated, with a possible
failure to shift into a proper gear.
4L4H
NOTEl Shifting of the transfer shift lever between
“2H” ↔ “4H” should only be done at speeds below 100 km/h (62 mph).
l During driving, never attempt to shift from
“4H” to “4L”.
l When shifting from “2H” to “4H” in cold
weather while the vehicle is in motion, the transmission gear may make some noise. In
cold weather, try to shift the gear while the
vehicle is stopped.NOTEl There may be a case that the transfer shift
lever feels heavy when it is moved from
“4H” to “2H” with the steering wheel in
turned position.
This is normal and not any indication of trouble.CAUTIONl Do not operate the transfer shift lever while
the rear wheels of the vehicle are slipping on snow or ice.2WD/4WD operation indica-
tion lamp
E00615000122Easy select 4WD*
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When the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion, the 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp shows the shifting condition. The 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp illumi-
nates at each transfer shift lever position as follows:
“2H” ↔ “4H”Transfer
shift lever position2WD/4WD operation indi- cation lamp
2H
Drive mode
switching in progress
Transfer
shift lever position2WD/4WD operation indi- cation lamp
4H
: Illuminate
: Remain off
NOTElWhen the transfer shift lever is shifted be-
tween 2H ↔ 4H, the 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp does not switch to illuminate
or remain off while the selection is in proc- ess. Take the following precautions when the indication lamp remains on or off.
• Keep the steering wheel in the straight
ahead position while making range selec-
tions. If you attempt to drive forward with the steering wheel turned, gear rattling
may occur and the desired range may not actually be selected.
• When the transfer shift lever is shifted be-
tween “2H” ↔ “4H” while the vehicle is stopped, the 2WD/4WD operation indica-
tion lamp does not switch to illuminate or remain off while the selection is in proc-
ess. Drive slowly and normally after con- firming that the lamp is switched.NOTE• Do not move the selector lever while the
2WD/4WD operation indication lamp is
switched.
• If the 2WD/4WD operation indication
lamp does not switch after a “2H” ↔ “4H” selection has been made with thevehicle moving, hold the steering wheel
in the straight ahead position and slowly
depress the accelerator pedal several times.
“4H” ↔ “4L”
Transfer shift lever
position2WD/4WD opera-
tion indication lamp
4HDrive mode switch- ing in progressEasy select 4WD*
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To shift fromToProcedureVehicles with manual transmissionVehicles with automatic transmission4LLc4HLction, a gear noise may be generated, with a possible
failure to shift into a proper gear.NOTEl Shifting of the transfer shift lever between
“2H” ↔ “4H” should only be done at speeds below 100 km/h (62 mph).
l During driving, never attempt to shift from
“4HLc” to “4LLc”.
l When shifting from “2H” to “4H” in cold
weather while the vehicle is in motion, the transmission gear may make some noise. In
cold weather, try to shift the gear while the
vehicle is stopped.
l When the transfer shift lever is shifted from
“4H” to “4HLc” while the vehicle is stop- ped, the 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp blinks while the selection is in process. Drive slowly and normally after confirmingthat the lamp is illuminated. (Refer to “2WD/4WD operation indication lamp” on
page 6-32.)
l Do not move the selector lever while the
2WD/4WD operation indication lamp is blinking.
l The 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp
will go out momentarily during shifting process from “4HLc” to “4LLc” or vice ver-sa, as the transfer shift lever passes through the neutral position.
Be sure to operate the transfer shift lever un-
til the 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp illuminates again.NOTEl There may be a case that the transfer shift
lever feels heavy when it is moved from
“2H” to “4H” with the steering wheel in
turned position.
This is normal and not any indication of trouble.CAUTIONl Do not operate the transfer shift lever while
the rear wheels of the vehicle are slipping on snow or ice.2WD/4WD operation indica-
tion lamp
E00625900036
A- Front wheel lamp B- Centre differential lock lamp
C- Rear wheel lamp
When the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion, the 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp shows the shifting condition. The 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp comeson at each transfer shift lever position as fol-
lows:
Super select 4WD*
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NOTElThe 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp
blinks while the selection is in process. Takethe following precautions when the indica-tion lamp is blinking or remains off.
• Keep the steering wheel in the straight
ahead position while making range selec-
tions. If you attempt to drive forward with the steering wheel turned, gear rattling
may occur and the desired range may not actually be selected.
• If you move the transfer shift lever from
“4H” to “4HLc” while the vehicle is sta-
tionary, keep your speed initially very low
when you subsequently make a standing start. Before driving at normal speeds,
confirm that the centre differential lock lamp has changed from blinking to steadyillumination.
• If you move the transfer shift lever from
“4HLc” to “4H” and the centre differen-
tial lock lamp does not stop blinking, place the steering wheel in the straight ahead position and slowly depress the ac-
celerator pedal several times.NOTE• If you move the transfer shift lever from
“4H” to “2H” and the front wheel lamp
does not stop blinking, confirm safety around the vehicle then accelerate, decel-
erate, and reverse until the front wheel lamp goes off. When the front wheel lampgoes off, you can then proceed to drive the vehicle.
If you accelerate, decelerate, and reverse but the front wheel lamp still does not
stop blinking, return the transfer shift lev- er to “4H” then have your vehicle inspec-
ted.
l When you move the transfer shift lever from
“4H” to “4HLc”, there may be a slight delay before the centre differential lock lamp illu-
minates.Rear differential lock*
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If one wheel starts to spin freely and the vehi-
cle becomes stuck and cannot be freed even using 4-wheel drive, the rear differential lock switch (A) can be used to activate the reardifferential lock for extra traction.
Operating the rear differential
lock
1. Move the transfer shift lever to “4L” or
“4H” position (easy select 4WD), “4LLc” or “4HLc” position (super select4WD).
2. To activate the rear differential lock,
press the rear differential lock switch
(1).
Rear differential lock*
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The opera-
tion state of rear differ- ential lock
Rear differential lock indi- cation lampRear differ-ential lock
deactivated
Switching in progress
Rear differ-ential lock activated
: Blink
: Illuminate (steady)
: Remain off
NOTEl The indication lamp blinks while the rear
differential lock is being switched between
its activated and deactivated conditions. When the switching operation is complete,
the indication lamp is either illuminated steadily or not illuminated.
l On vehicles with the active stability & trac-
tion control (ASTC) and anti-lock brake sys-
tem (ABS), the ASTC and ABS functions are suspended while the rear differential lock
is activated. ASTC indication lamp, ASTC OFF indication lamp and ABS warning lamp
are illuminated while these functions are
suspended. It does not indicate a problem. When the rear differential lock is disengag-
ed, these lamps go out and function again.
Refer to “ABS warning lamp” on page 6-46, “ASTC indication lamp, ASTC OFF in-
dication lamp” on page 6-49.
l On vehicles with the anti-lock brake system
(ABS), the ABS function is suspended while the rear differential lock is activated.
The ABS warning lamp is illuminated while
ABS functionality is suspended.
Refer to “ABS warning lamp” on page 6-46.
l If the indication lamp continues blinking af-
ter the switch has been pressed to deactivate the rear differential lock, hold the steering
wheel in the straight ahead position then slowly depress and release the accelerator
pedal several times.
l If the indication lamp continues blinking af-
ter the switch has been pressed to activateNOTEthe rear differential lock, bear in mind the following instructions:
• If the vehicle speed is
12 km/h (7 mph) or
higher, decelerate to a speed of 6 km/h
(4 mph) or lower. The indication lamp will illuminate steadily and the rear differ-
ential lock will be activated.
• If the vehicle speed is
12 km/h (7 mph) or
lower, turn the steering wheel from side to
side until the indication lamp illuminates
steadily. If the vehicle is stuck in soft ground, make sure the area around the ve-
hicle is clear then repeatedly attempt to
drive forward and backward. The indica- tion lamp will illuminate steadily and the
rear differential lock will be activated.Examples of effective use of the
rear differential lock
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CAUTIONl Use the rear differential lock only as an
emergency measure when the vehicle is stuck and cannot be freed with the transfer
shift lever in “4L” or “4H” position (easy se-
lect 4WD) or in “4LLc” or “4HLc” position (super select 4WD). Deactivate the rear dif-
ferential lock immediately after using it.
Rear differential lock*
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When one of the wheels has fall-en in a ditch
When driving on rocky roads
When the vehicle is unable to move because
one of the wheels is suspended in the air.
When getting out of snow
When the vehicle is unable to get going be-
cause one of the wheels is on the snow and
the other on a paved road.
Examples of incorrect use of
the rear differential lock
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WARNINGl If the “4L” or “4H” position (easy select
4WD), “4LLc” or “4HLc” position (superselect 4WD) is selected along with the reardifferential lock, the following phenomena
appear and it is very dangerous.
Please be sure to release the rear differen-
tial lock on normal roads.WARNING• If the rear differential lock is used by
mistake when driving on a paved road: With the rear differential lock on, thepower to drive the vehicle straight
ahead becomes very strong, which may
make it difficult to turn the steering
wheel.WARNINGl If the rear differential lock is used by mis-
take when turning a curve or making a
right or left turn at a crossing or the like:
The vehicle is unable to make a turn and may go straight ahead.
Rear differential lock*
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WARNINGlIf the rear differential lock is used by mis-
take except when making an emergencyescape on snow or frozen road: It be-
comes difficult to make a steady turn.
l In the case where the condition of the
road is different for the right tyre to drive from the left tyre (such as one tyre on a
paved road and the other on ice), direc- tion of the vehicle may change abruptly
when engine braking or accelerating.
Do not use the rear differential lock ex- cept when making an emergency escape
on a snow or frozen road, but drive with 4WD.4-wheel drive operation
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By selecting 4-wheel drive, both axles of the
vehicle are rigidly connected with each other. This improves the traction characteristics. When turning sharp corners or moving for-
ward and backward repeatedly, however, the drive line is stressed, which is felt as a brak-
ing effect. A 4-wheel drive vehicle can accel-
erate more quickly and smoothly.
However, note that the braking distance is not shorter than that of a rear-wheel drive ve-hicle.
When using 4-wheel drive on rough roads
(snow, mud, sand, etc.), it is important to op- erate the vehicle correctly.
NOTEl The driving posture should be more upright
and closer to the wheel than usual; adjust the
seat to a good position for easy steering and pedal operation. Be sure to wear the seatbelt.
l After driving on rough roads, check each
part of the vehicle and wash it thoroughlywith water. Refer to the “Vehicle care” sec-
tion and “Inspection and maintenance fol-
lowing rough road operation” on page 6-41.
Driving on dry paved road and
highway
Select “2H” position (easy select 4WD),
“2H” or “4H” position (super select 4WD) to drive on the dry paved road. Especially on dry highway, never select the “4H” or “4L”
position (easy select 4WD), “4HLc” or “4LLc” position (super select 4WD).
4-wheel drive operation
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NOTElIt is recommended to start the vehicle with
parking brake partially, but not completely,applied by slightly pulling the parking brake
lever.
After the vehicle has become free, do not forget to release the parking brake.
l If it is necessary to drive in extremely mud-
dy conditions, the use of tyre chains is rec-
ommended. Because the extent of muddy conditions is difficult to judge and the vehi- cle could become bogged down very deeply,
operation should be at a low speed. If possi-
ble, get out of the vehicle and check the con- ditions ahead before proceeding.
l Driving over roads in coastal areas or roads
on which anti-skid preparations have been spread can cause rust on the vehicle; wash
the vehicle thoroughly as soon as possible
after such use.
Climbing sharp grades
Set the transfer shift lever to “4L” position
(easy select 4WD), “4LLc” position (super
select 4WD) to maximize the engine torque.
WARNINGl Go straight up. Do not try to traverse
across a steep slope.WARNINGl If you begin to lose traction, ease off the
accelerator pedal and gently turn the
steering wheel alternatively left and right to regain adequate traction again.NOTEl Choose as smooth a slope as possible with
few stones or other obstacles.
l Before attempting to drive up the slope,
walk up it to confirm that the vehicle canhandle the grade.
Descending sharp grades
Set the transfer shift lever to “4L” position
(easy select 4WD), “4LLc” position (super
select 4WD), use the engine brake (down- shifting) and descend slowly.
WARNINGl Avoid snaking down a sharp grade. De-
scend the grade as straight as possible.NOTEl When descending a sharp grade, if the
brakes are applied suddenly because of an
obstacle encountered, control of the vehicle
could be lost. Before descending the slope,
walk down it and confirm the path.NOTEl Before descending a grade, it is necessary to
choose the appropriate gear. Avoid changing
gears or depressing the clutch while de-
scending the grade.
l MITSUBISHI
MOTORS is not responsible
to the operator for any damage or injury caused or liability incurred by improper and
negligent operation of a vehicle. All techni- ques of vehicle operation described herein depend on the skill and experience of the op- erator and other participating parties and any
deviation from the recommended operation
instructions above is at their own risk.
Turning sharp corners
When turning a sharp corner in “4H” or “4L”
position (easy select 4WD), “4HLc” or “4LLc” position (super select 4WD) at low speed, a slight difference in steering may be
experienced similar to as if the brakes were applied. This is called tight corner braking and results from each of the 4 tyres being at a
different distance from the corner.
The phenomenon is peculiar to 4-wheel drive vehicles. If this occurs, either straighten the steering wheel, or change to rear-wheel drive.
4-wheel drive operation
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