2015 MITSUBISHI L200 heating

Pull the band and fold the seatback forward.Heated seats*
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The heated seats can be operated with the ig-nition switch in the “ON” position.
1 (HI)-Heater high (for quick heating).2-Heater off.3 (LO)-Heater low (to keep the seat
warm).
The indication lamp (A) will illuminate while
the heater is on.
CAUTIONl Switch off seat heaters when not in use.
l Operate in the high position for quick heat-
ing. Once the seat is warm, set the heater to low to keep it warm. Slight variations in seat
temperature may be felt while using the heated seats. This is caused by the operationof the heater’s internal thermostat and does
not indicate a malfunction.
l If the following types of persons use the
heated seats, they might become too hot or receive minor burns (red skin, heat blisters,
etc.):
• Children, elderly or ill people
• People with sensitive skin
• Excessively tired people
• People under the influence of alcohol or
sleep inducing medication (cold medicine,
etc.)
l Do not place heavy objects on the seat or
stick pins, needles, or other pointed objects into it.
l Do not use a blanket, cushion, or other mate-
rial with high heat insulation properties on the seat while using the heater; this might
cause the heater element to overheatCAUTIONl When cleaning the seat, do not use benzene,
kerosene, petrol, alcohol, or other organicsolvents; these might damage the surface of
the seat and also the heater element.
l If water or any other liquid is spilled on the
seat, allow it to dry thoroughly before at-tempting to use the heater.
l Turn the heater off immediately if it appears
to be malfunctioning during use.Rear seat*
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When a person is sitting in the middle seatingposition of the rear seat, adjust the head re-straint to height at which it lock in position.
Refer to “Head restraints” on page 4-08.
Rear seat*
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Fuel lid mark
The fuel lid mark (A) indicates that the fueltank filler door is located on the left side of
the vehicle (Refer to “Filling the fuel tank” on page 2-02).
Low fuel warning lampE00508100739
The warning lamp (A) comes on when the fuel level is getting low (approx. 11 litres)
with the ignition switch in the “ON” position.
Refuel as soon as possible.
NOTEl On inclines or curves, due to the movement
of fuel in the tank, the low fuel warning lamp may indicate incorrectly.Water temperature gauge
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The water temperature gauge indicates the
engine coolant temperature when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.
CAUTIONl If the indication needle enters the H zone
while the engine is running, it indicates that
the engine is possibly overheating. Immedi-
ately park your vehicle in a safe place and make the necessary corrections. (Refer to“Engine overheating” on page 8-04.)
While driving, care should always be taken
to maintain the normal operating tempera- ture.Daytime dipper button (meter
illumination control)*
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The rheostat can be adjusted while the head-
lamps or tail lamps turn on.
Turn the dial to adjust the illumination (me- ter, multi centre display, audio system’s con-trol panel, heater control panel, etc.) to thedesired brightness.
1- To reduce brightness
2- To increase brightness
Instruments
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WARNINGlNever run the engine in a closed or poorly
ventilated area any longer than is needed
to move your vehicle in or out of the area. Carbon monoxide gases are odourless and can be fatal.CAUTIONl Never attempt to start the engine by pushing
or pulling the vehicle. Especially the auto-matic transmission, since the structure is dif-
ferent from a manual transmission, it is not possible to start the engine by using this
technique. Never attempt this or it could damage the automatic transmission.
l Do not run the engine at high rpm or drive
the vehicle at high speed until the engine has had a chance to warm up.
l Release the ignition key as soon as the en-
gine starts to avoid damaging the starter mo-
tor.
l Do not stop the engine immediately after
high-speed or uphill driving. First allow the
engine to idle to give the turbocharger a
chance to cool down.Starting the engine
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1. Insert the ignition key and fasten the seat
belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. On vehicles with manual transmission,
place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position and depress the clutch
pedal all the way.
On vehicles with automatic transmis- sion, make sure the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position.NOTEl On vehicles with automatic transmission, the
engine will not start if the selector lever is inany position other than “P” (PARK) or “N”
(NEUTRAL) position.
For safety, start the engine with the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position because in
this position the rear wheels are locked in place.
5. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” posi-
tion.
The diesel preheat indication lamp will first illuminate, and then after a short
time go out, indicating that preheating is
completed.NOTEl If the engine is cold, the diesel preheat indi-
cation lamp is on for a longer time.
l When the engine has not been started within
about 5 seconds after the diesel preheat indi- cation lamp went out, return the ignition key
to the “LOCK” position. Then, turn the key
to the “ON” position to preheat the engine
again.
l When the engine is warm, the diesel preheat
indication lamp does not come on even if the
ignition key is placed in the “ON” position.
Start the engine by turning the ignition key
right to the “START” position.

6. Operate the accelerator pedal as descri-
bed below in accordance with the atmos- pheric temperature and/or engine condi-
tion and then start the engine.
l When the atmospheric temperature is
moderate or the engine is warm, start
the engine without depressing the ac-
celerator pedal.
l When the atmospheric temperature is
low and the engine is cold, start the
engine while depressing the accelera- tor pedal.
Starting
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CAUTIONlSelecting “4H” or “4L” position (easy select
4WD), “4HLc” or “4LLc” position (super
select 4WD) to drive on dry paved road will
increase the fuel consumption with possible noise generation and early tyre wear.
It may also increase the differential oil tem- perature, resulting in possible damage to the
driving system.
Further, the drive train will be subjected to excessive loading, possibly leading to oilleakage, component seizure, or other serious faults.
Driving on snowy or icy roads
Set the transfer shift lever to “4H” or “4L”
position (easy select 4WD), “4H” or “4HLc” position (super select 4WD) in accordance
with the road conditions, and then gradually
depress the accelerator pedal for a smooth start.
NOTEl The use of snow tyres and/or tyre chains is
recommended.
l Maintain a safe distance between vehicles,
avoid sudden braking, and use engine brak-
ing (downshifting).CAUTIONl Avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration,
and sharp turning; such operations could
cause skidding and spinouts.
Driving on sandy or muddy
roads
Set the transfer shift lever to “4H” or “4L”
position (easy select 4WD), “4HLc” or “4LLc” position (super select 4WD) and then
gradually depress the accelerator pedal for a
smooth start. Keep the pressure on the accel-
erator pedal as constant as possible, and drive at low speed.
CAUTIONl Do not force the vehicle or drive recklessly
on sandy surfaces. In comparison with nor-
mal road surfaces, the engine and other
drive-system components are put under ex- cessive strain when driving on such a sur-
face, and this could lead to accidents.
l If any of following conditions occur while
the vehicle is being driven, immediately park your vehicle in a safe place and follow these procedures:
• The needle in the temperature gauge ap-
proaches the overheating zone.
Refer to “Engine overheating” on page
8-04.CAUTION• Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning lamp comes on.
Refer to “When the A/T (automatic trans-
mission) fluid temperature warning lamp comes on” on page 6-23.WARNINGl When attempting to rock your vehicle out
of a stuck position, be sure that the area
around the vehicle is clear of people and physical objects. The rocking motion may
cause the vehicle to suddenly launch for- ward or backward, causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects.NOTEl Avoid sudden braking, acceleration, and
turning; such operations could result in thevehicle becoming stuck.
l If the vehicle becomes stuck in sandy or
muddy roads, it can often be moved a rock-
ing motion. Move the selector lever rhythmi- cally between the “D” (DRIVE) and “R”
(REVERSE) position (with M/T, between 1 st
and Reverse), while applying slight pressure
to the accelerator pedal.
4-wheel drive operation
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CAUTIONlBe 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 lever
in “4H” or “4L” position (easy select 4WD), “4H”, “4HLc” or “4LLc” position (super se-
lect 4WD) and with the front or rear wheels
on the ground (Type A or B) as illustrated. This could result in damage to the drivetrain,
or unstable towing.
If you cannot shift the transfer shift lever to “2H” position or the transmission is mal-
functioning or damaged, transport the vehi- cle with all the wheels on a carriage (Type C
or D) as illustrated.
Jacking up a 4-wheel drive ve-
hicle
WARNINGl 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.Limited-slip differential*
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A limited-slip differential is applied for therear wheel differential only. The features of
this limited-slip differential are described be- low:

Just as with a conventional differential, the wheel on one side is allowed to turn at a dif-
ferent speed from the wheel on the other side
when the vehicle is cornering. The difference between the limited-slip differential and aconventional differential is that if the wheelon one side of the vehicle loses traction, a greater amount of torque is applied to the wheel on the other side to improve traction.
NOTEl Even if there is a difference in the amount of
traction the wheels can get, if both of them
are spinning, the limited-slip differential will not be effective.CAUTIONl Never start the engine while one of the rear
wheels is jacked up and the other in contact
with the ground; doing so may cause the ve- hicle to jump forward.
l When attempting to extract the vehicle from
snow, mud, etc., and the engine is run con-
tinuously at high speed, the limited-slip dif- ferential will be adversely affected.Braking
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All the parts of the brake system are critical
to safety. We recommend you to have the ve- hicle checked at regular intervals according
to the service booklet.
CAUTIONl Avoid driving habits that cause heavy brak-
ing and never “ride” the brakes by resting
your foot on the brake pedal while driving.
It causes brake overheating and fade.
Limited-slip differential*
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Brake system
The service brake is divided into two brake
circuits. And your vehicle is equipped with
power brakes. If one brake circuit fails, the
other is available to stop the vehicle. If you should lose the power assist for some reason, the brakes will still work. In these situations,
even if the brake pedal moves down to the
very end of its possible stroke or resists being
depressed, keep depressing the brake pedal down harder and further than usual; stop
driving as soon as possible and have the
brake system repaired.
WARNINGl Do not turn off the engine while your ve-
hicle is in motion. If you turn off the en-
gine while driving, the power assistance for the braking system will stop working
and your brakes will not work effectively.
l If the power assist is lost or if either brake
hydraulic system stops working properly, have your vehicle checked immediately.
Warning lamp
The brake warning lamp illuminates to indi-
cate a fault in the braking system. Refer to “Brake warning lamp” on page 5-08.
When brakes are wet
Check the brake system while driving at a
low speed immediately after starting, espe- cially when the brakes are wet, to confirmthey work normally.
A film of water can be formed on the brake
discs or brake drums and prevent normal braking after driving in heavy rain or through
large puddles, or after the vehicle is washed.
If this occurs, dry the brakes out by driving
slowly while lightly depressing the brake pedal.
When driving downhill
It is important to take advantage of the en- gine braking by shifting to a lower shift posi-tion while driving on steep downhill roads in
order to prevent the brakes from overheating.
WARNINGl Do not leave any objects near the brake
pedal or let a floor mat slide under it; do-
ing so could prevent the full pedal stroke that would be necessary in an emergency.Make sure that the pedal can be operatedfreely at all times. Make sure the floor
mat is securely held in place.Brake pads and linings
l Avoid hard braking situations.
New brakes need to be broken-in by
moderate use for the first 200 km (124 miles).
l The disc brakes are provided with a
warning device which emits a shrieking
metallic sound while braking if the brake pads have reached their wear limit.
If you hear this sound, have the brake pads replaced.
WARNINGl Driving with worn brake pads will make
it harder to stop, and can cause an acci-
dent.Brake assist system*
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The brake assist system is a device assistingdrivers who cannot depress the brake pedalfirmly when it is necessary to do so (such as
in emergency stop situations) and provides
greater braking force.
If the brake pedal is depressed suddenly, the brakes will be applied with more force thanusual.
Brake assist system*
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CAUTIONlNormally, use the “” (outside) position
to keep the windscreen and side windows clear and quickly remove fog or frost from
the windscreen.
If high cooling performance is desired, or if
the outside air is dusty or otherwise contami-
nated, use the “
” (recirculation) position.
Set the air selection lever to the “
” (out-
side) position periodically to increase venti-
lation so that the windows do not become fogged up.
l Use of the “
” (recirculation) position for
extended time may cause the windows to fog up.
Air conditioning switch*
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Push the switch, and the air conditioning
compressor will turn on. The air conditioning
indication lamp (A) will come on.
Push the switch again and the air condition-
ing compressor will stop and the indication
lamp goes off.
CAUTIONl When using the air conditioning, the idling
speed may slightly increase as the air condi- tioning compressor is switched on/off auto-
matically. While the vehicle with an A/T is
stationary, fully depress the brake pedal to
prevent the vehicle from creeping.Operating the air conditioning
system
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Heating
Set the mode selection dial to the “” posi-
tion and set the air selection lever to the
“
” (outside) position.
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise
or anticlockwise to the desired temperature. Select the desired blower speed.NOTEl For maximum heat, set the blower speed at
the 3 rd
position.
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CAUTIONlWhen using the air conditioning, the idling
speed may slightly increase as the air condi-
tioning compressor is switched on/off auto- matically. While the vehicle with an A/T is
stationary, fully depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from creeping.Operating the system in auto-
matic mode
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In normal conditions, use the system in the
AUTO mode and follow these procedures: 1. Set the blower speed selection dial to the
“AUTO” position.
2. Select the temperature control dial to the
desired temperature. The temperature
can be set within a range of 17 to 27 (Type 1) or 20 to 30 (Type 2). The tem-
perature will gradually increase as the dial is turned to the right.
3. Set the mode selection dial to the “AU-
TO” position.
4. Push the air conditioning switch to oper-
ate the air conditioning. When the air
conditioning operates, the indication lamp (A) in the dial will come on.
The outlet port (except “
”) and blower
speed, and ON/OFF of air conditioning will
be controlled automatically.
NOTEl Set the temperature at about 22 (Type 1) or
25 (Type 2) under normal conditions.NOTEl When the temperature is set to the highest or
the lowest setting under the AUTO opera-
tion, the air selection, mode selection, blow- er speed and the air conditioning will be au-
tomatically changed as follows.
Also, if manually operated after an automat-
ic changeover, manual operation will be se- lected.
• Quick Heating (When the temperature is
set to the highest setting)
Outside air will be introduced, the air
flow will select foot position, and the air conditioning will stop.
• Quick Cooling (When the temperature is
set to the lowest setting)
Inside air will be recirculated, the air flow
will select face position, and the air condi-
tioning will operate.Operating the system in man-
ual mode
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Blower speed and ventilator mode may be
controlled manually by setting the blower speed selection dial and the mode selection
dial to the desired positions. To return to au-
tomatic operation, set the dials to the “AU- TO” position.
Automatic air conditioning*
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