2015 MITSUBISHI L200 lock

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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3.To deactivate the rear differential lock,
press the rear differential lock switch
(2).CAUTIONl Operate the rear differential lock switch after
the wheels are stopped. Operating the switch
with the wheels turning may cause the vehi- cle to dart in unexpected directions.NOTEl The rear differential lock does not operate
when the transfer shift lever is in “2H” posi-
tion (easy select 4WD), “2H” or “4H” posi- tion (super select 4WD).NOTEl When the rear differential is locked with the
transfer shift lever in “4L” or “4H” position(easy select 4WD), “4LLc” or “4HLc” posi-
tion (super select 4WD) changing the shift
lever to “2H” position (easy select 4WD),
“2H” or “4H” position (super select 4WD) makes the rear differential unlock automati-
cally.The rear differential lock indi-
cation lamp
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When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the rear differential lock indi- cation lamp (A) in the meter cluster illumi-nates for a few seconds then indicates the
rear differential lock’s operating status (acti-
vated or deactivated).
Easy select 4WDSuper select 4WD
NOTEl The 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp
also illuminates for a few seconds when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” posi- tion.
Refer to “2WD/4WD operation indication
lamp” on pages 6-27, 6-32.
The status of the rear differential lock (re- sulting from depression of the rear differen-
tial lock switch) is shown by blinking or steady illumination of the rear differential
lock indication lamp.The opera-
tion state of rear differ- ential lock
Rear differential lock indi- cation lamp
Easy select4WDSuper select 4WD
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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CAUTIONlThe brake assist system is not a device de-
signed to exercise braking force greater than its capacity. Make sure to always keep a suf-
ficient distance between vehicles in front of
you without relying too much on the brake
assist system.NOTEl Once the brake assist system is operational,
it maintains great braking force even if the
brake pedal is lightly released.
To stop its operation, completely remove
your foot from the brake pedal.
l When the brake assist system is in use while
driving, you may feel the brake pedal at-
tempt to resist, the pedal moves in small mo- tions in conjunction with the operation
noise, or the vehicle body and the steering wheel vibrate. This occurs when the brake
assist system is operating normally and does not indicate faulty operation. Continue to
firmly depress the brake pedal.
l When the active stability & traction control
(ASTC) indication lamp is illuminated, the
brake assist system may not function.Anti-lock brake system
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Environmental conditions can have an effect
on braking. During sudden braking when there is snow, ice, oil, water etc. on the road
surface, a skid may occur. In this situation, steering control and braking effectiveness is
reduced and the stopping distance is in-
creased. The vehicle may also go into an un- controlled spin.
The ABS helps prevent the wheels from lock-
ing during braking, thus maintaining direc-
tional stability, ensuring controllability and
providing optimum braking force.
Driving hints
l With ABS fitted, steering during sudden
braking (when the ABS functions) dif- fers slightly from when the brakes are
not being applied.
Steer the vehicle carefully in these con-
ditions.
l Always maintain the same distance from
the vehicle in front of you as you would for a vehicle not equipped with ABS.
Compared with vehicles not fitted with ABS, your vehicle may require a longer
stopping distance in the following cases: • Driving on gravel or snow-covered
roads.
• Driving with tyre chains installed.
• Driving on roads where the road sur-
face is pitted or has other differences in surface height.
• Driving on bumpy roads or other poor
driving surfaces.
l Operation of ABS is not restricted to sit-
uations where brakes are applied sud-denly. This system may also operate to
prevent wheel lock when you are driving
over manholes, steel road-work plates, or the vehicle is driven over steps or lev-
el differences in the road, road markings,
or other surfaces which are difficult for
the wheels to grip.
l When the ABS is activated, you may
feel the brake pedal pulsation and hear a
characteristic noise. Also at this time, you may feel as if the pedal attempts to
resist being depressed.
In this situation, to let the ABS work for you, just hold the brake pedal
down more firmly. Do not pump the brake. This pumping will result in re-duced braking performance.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)*
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CAUTIONlEven the ABS cannot prevent the natural
laws of physics from acting on the vehicle. Itcannot for instance avoid accidents that may
result from excessive speed on bends or fol- lowing another vehicle too closely or aqua- planing. It should remain the driver’s task to
observe safety precautions to judge speeds and brake applications correctly in such con-
ditions.
l Be sure to use tyres of the same type and
size on 4 wheels.
If tyre types or sizes are mixed, ABS may not function normally.
l Never install a limited-slip differential,
which is not a MITSUBISHI MOTORS gen-
uine part, as the ABS may not function nor-
mally.
We recommend you to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.ABS warning lamp
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The ABS warning lamp should illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned “ON”, and
should go off in a few seconds.
CAUTIONl If the warning lamp stays on or does not illu-
minate when you start the vehicle, it indi-
cates that the ABS is not functioning and
that only the standard brake system is in op-
eration. (In this condition the standard hy- draulic brake system will still function.) We
recommend you to have your vehicle inspec- ted as soon as possible.NOTEl On vehicles with the rear differential lock,
ABS and the active stability & traction con-
trol (ASTC) functions are suspended while the rear differential lock is activated.
ASTC indication lamp, Active Stability
Control function OFF indication lamp, ABS warning lamp and brake warning lamp are
illuminated while these functions are sus- pended.
It does not indicate a problem. When the
rear differential lock is disengaged, these lamps go out and function again.
Refer to “ASTC indication lamp, ASTC
OFF indication lamp” on page 6-49.
l On vehicles with rear differential lock, ABS
functionality is suspended while the rear dif- ferential lock is operating.
The ABS warning lamp is illuminated while ABS functionality is suspended. It does notindicate a problem. When the rear differen-
tial lock is disengaged, the ABS warning
lamp goes off and the ABS functions again.
Refer to “Rear differential lock” on page
6-34.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)*
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If the warning lamp illuminateswhile driving
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If only the ABS warning lamp illuminates
l Avoid hard braking and high-speed driv-
ing. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Restart the engine and check to see whether the lamp goes out after a few
minutes driving; if it then remains off during driving, there is no problem.
However, if the lamp does not go out, or if it lights up again when the vehicle is
driven, we recommend you to have the
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
l The ABS warning lamp can illuminate if
the battery voltage is insufficient when the engine is started. In this case, it doesnot indicate an ABS fault.
Charge the battery by allowing the en- gine to idle for a while.
If the battery has been charged but the
ABS warning lamp continues to illumi-
nate or illuminates intermittently, have
the vehicle inspected.
If the ABS warning lamp and
brake warning lamp illuminate
at the same time
The ABS and brake force distribution func- tion will not work, so hard braking could
make the vehicle unstable.
Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
NOTEl Immediately after the vehicle starts moving
after engine start up, a whining sound of a motor will be heard from the engine com-
partment. If the brake pedal is depressed at that moment, you can feel the brake pedal
pulsating.
This pulsation is due to the self-diagnosis
operation of the ABS and does not indicate a malfunction.
l After driving on snowy roads, remove any
snow and ice which may have become ad-
hered to the wheel areas.
When doing this, be careful not to damage the wheel speed sensors (A) and cables loca-NOTEted at each wheel on vehicles equipped with
an ABS.
l The ABS becomes operative after the vehi-
cle has accelerated to a speed in excess of approximately 10 km/h (6 mph). It stops op-
erating when the vehicle decelerates to a speed below approximately 7 km/h (4 mph).
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)*
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