2015 MITSUBISHI L200 oil level

This lamp will also illuminate when the igni-
tion switch is turned to the “ON” position, and goes off after the engine has started. If it
does not go off after the engine has started,
we recommend you to have the system checked.CAUTIONl Prolonged driving with this lamp on may
cause further damage to the emission control
system. It could also affect fuel economy and drivability.
l If the lamp does not illuminate when the ig-
nition switch is turned to the “ON” position, we recommend you to have the system
checked.
l If the lamp illuminates while the engine is
running, avoid driving at high speeds and we recommend you to have the system checked.
During vehicle operation with the lamp illu-
minated, the vehicle may not accelerate
when you depress the accelerator pedal.
When the vehicle is stationary with the lamp illuminated, you must depress the brake ped- al more firmly than usual since the engine
idling speed is higher than usual and the ve- hicle with an A/T has a stronger tendency to
creep forward.NOTEl The engine electronic control module ac-
commodating the onboard diagnostic system has various fault data (especially about the
exhaust emission) stored.
This data will be erased if a battery cable is
disconnected which will make a rapid diag- nosis difficult. Do not disconnect a batterycable when the check engine warning lamp
is ON.Charge warning lamp
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This lamp illuminates when
the ignition switch is turnedto the “ON” position, and goes off after the engine has
started.
CAUTIONl If the lamp comes on while the engine is
running, the probable cause is as shown be-low.
Park the vehicle immediately at a safe place
and we recommend you to have it checked.
• Broken drive belt or abnormality in the
charging system. A broken drive belt cau-
ses poor braking efficiency.
Depress the brake pedal harder than usual
to park the vehicle in a safe place.Oil pressure warning lamp
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This lamp illuminates when
the ignition switch is turnedto the “ON” position, and goes off after the engine has
started. If it illuminates
while the engine is running,
the oil pressure is too low.
If the warning lamp illuminates while the en- gine is running, turn the engine off and have
it inspected.
CAUTIONl If this lamp illuminates when the engine oil
level is not low, have it inspected.
l This warning lamp does not indicate the
amount of oil in the crankcase. This must be determined by checking the oil level on the
dipstick, while the engine is switched off.
l If you continue driving with low engine oil
level or with this warning lamp illuminated,
engine seizure may occur.NOTEl The oil pressure warning lamp should not be
treated as an indication of the engine’s oil
level. The oil level must be checked using
the dipstick.
Warning lamps
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Crossing a stream
4-wheel drive vehicles are not necessarilywaterproof. If the electrical circuits become
wet, further operation of the vehicle will be impossible; therefore, avoid crossing streams
unless absolutely necessary. If crossing a stream is unavoidable, use the following pro-
cedure: 1. Check depths of a stream and geographi-
cal features before attempting to cross a stream and ford the stream where the
water is as shallow as practicable.
2. Set the transfer shift lever to “4L” posi-
tion (easy select 4WD), “4LLc” position (super select 4WD).
3. Drive slowly at a speed of approximate-
ly 5 km/h (3 mph) to avoid splashing too
much water.
CAUTIONl Never cross a stream where the water is
deep.
Do not change gears while crossing the stream.
Frequent crossing of streams can adversely
affect the life span of the vehicle; we recom- mend you to take the necessary measures toprepare, inspect, and repair the vehicle.After crossing a stream, apply the brakes to
be sure they are functioning properly. If the
brakes are wet and not functioning properly,
dry them out by driving slowly while lightly depressing the brake pedal.
Inspect each part of the vehicle carefully.Inspection and maintenance
following rough roadoperation E00606700048
After operating the vehicle in rough road
conditions, be sure to perform the following inspection and maintenance procedures:
l Check that the vehicle has not been dam-
aged by rocks, gravel, etc.
l Carefully wash the vehicle with water.
After washing, drive the vehicle slowly
while lightly depressing the brake pedal in order to dry out the brakes. If the brakes still do not function properly, we
recommend you to have the brakes
checked as soon as possible.
l Remove the insects, dried grass, etc.
clogging the radiator core.
l After crossing a stream, be sure to have
the following items inspected at a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point and take the necessary
measures.
• Check the brake system and, if neces-
sary, have it serviced.
• Check the engine, transmission, trans-
fer, and differential oil or grease level
and turbidity. If the oil or grease is
milky, it indicates water contamina-
tion. Replace it with new oil or grease.
• Grease the propeller shaft.
• Check the inside of the vehicle. If in-
gress of water is found, dry the carpetetc.
• Inspect the headlamps. If the head-
lamp bulb is flooded with water, we
recommend you to have it drained.Cautions on handling of 4-
wheel drive vehicles E00606800368
Tyres and wheels
Since the driving torque can be applied to the
4 wheels, the performance of the vehicle when operating in 4-wheel drive is greatly af- fected by the condition of the tyres.

Pay close attention to the tyres.
l Install specified tyres on all wheels. Re-
fer to “Tyres and wheels” on page
11-19.
Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation
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3.Confirm that the cooling fan is turning.
If the fan is not turning, stop the engine
immediately and have it checked.
A- Radiator cap B- Cooling fan
C- Reserve tank
*: if so equipped
WARNINGl Be careful not to get your hands or clothes
caught in the cooling fan.4. After the engine coolant temperature has
dropped to the normal temperature, stop the engine.
5. Check the coolant level in the reserve
tank.
WARNINGl If there is none, make sure that the engine
has cooled down before removing the ra-
diator cap, because hot steam or boiling water otherwise will gush from the fillerport and may scald you.
6. Add coolant to the radiator and/or re-
serve tank if necessary (refer to the
“Maintenance” section.)
CAUTIONl Do not add coolant while the engine is hot.
Suddenly adding cold coolant could damage
the engine. Wait for the engine to cool
down, then add coolant a little at a time.
7. Examine the radiator hoses for coolant
leakage and the drive belt for looseness
or damage.
If there is anything wrong with the cool-
ing system or drive belt, we recommend
you to have it checked and repaired.
Bleeding the fuel system
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The fuel system should be bled to remove air
as described below if the fuel supply is ex- hausted during travel.
Bleeding the fuel system
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Support the bonnet by inserting the supportbar in its slot.CAUTIONl Note that the support bar may disengage the
bonnet if the open bonnet is lifted by astrong wind.
l Always insert the support bar into the hole
provided specifically for this purpose. Sup- porting the bonnet at any other location
could result in the support bar slipping out
and lead to an accident.
To close
Unlatch the support bar and clip it in its hold-
er.
Slowly lower the bonnet to a position about
20 cm above the closed position, then let it drop.NOTEl If this does not close the bonnet, release it
from a slightly higher position.
l Do not press down the bonnet hard with a
hand as it may damage the bonnet.CAUTIONl Be careful that hands or fingers are not trap-
ped when closing the bonnet.
l Before driving, make sure that the bonnet is
securely locked. An incompletely locked bonnet can suddenly open while driving.
This can be extremely dangerous.Engine oil
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To check and refill engine oil
A- Minimum level B- Maximum level
C- Oil replacement indication mark
Type 1Type 2
The engine oil used has a significant effect on the engine’s performance, service life and
startability. Be sure to use oil of the recom- mended quality and appropriate viscosity.
All engines consume a certain amount of oil during normal operation. Therefore, it is im-portant to check the oil level at regular inter-
vals or before starting a long trip. 1. Park the car on a horizontal surface.
2. Switch off the engine.
3. Wait a few minutes.
Engine oil
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4.Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a
clean cloth.
5. Reinsert the dipstick as far as it goes.
6. Remove the dipstick and read the oil lev- el, which should always be within the
range indicated.
7. If the oil level is below the specified
limit, remove the cap located on the cyl-inder head cover and add enough oil to
raise the level to within the specified
range. Do not overfill to avoid engine
damage. Be sure to use the specified en-
gine oil and do not mix various types of
oil.
8. After adding oil, close the cap securely.
9. Confirm the oil level by repeating step 4
to 6.

Use only the recommended oils with an ACEA or API classification as specified inthis manual.NOTEl Check or refill the oil according to the fol-
lowing manner.
• When the oil level is checked in step 6
above, check it on a low side of the dip-
stick because it is different in appearance
of oil level in the two sides of the dip-
stick.NOTE• On vehicles without diesel particulate fil-
ter (DPF), the oil level should be within the range (A) to (B) on the dipstick.
• On vehicles with DPF, the oil level should
be within the range (A) to (C) (oil re- placement indication mark) on the dip-
stick.
If the oil level is beyond the oil replace-
ment indication mark (C), replace the oil as soon as possible.
Then, the oil should be refilled to the
maximum level (B).
• On vehicles with DPF, the engine oil will
increase due to a little fuel getting mixed in the engine oil when the DPF regener-
ates to burn away the PM (particulate
matter). However, it does not indicate a malfunction.
l The engine oil will deteriorate rapidly if the
vehicle is subjected to severe conditions, re-
quiring earlier oil replacement. Please refer to the maintenance schedule.
l For handling of used engine oils, refer to
page 2-05.Selection of engine oil
Vehicles without diesel particu-
late filter (DPF)
l Select engine oil of the proper SAE vis-
cosity number according to the atmos-pheric temperature.
l Use engine oil conforming to the follow-
ing classification: • ACEA classification: “For service A1/ B1, A3/B3, A3/B4,
A5/B5”
• API classification: “For service CF-4”
Engine oil
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NOTElUse of additives is not recommended since
they may reduce the effectiveness of addi-
tives already included in the engine oil. It may result in failure of the mechanical as-
sembly.
Vehicles with diesel particulate
filter (DPF)
l Select engine oil of the proper SAE vis-
cosity number according to the atmos- pheric temperature.
l Use engine oil conforming to the follow-
ing classification: • ACEA classification: “For service C1, C2, C3 or C4”
• JASO classification: “For service DL-1”
If those classifications are not available, contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.
NOTEl Use of additives is not recommended since
they may reduce the effectiveness of addi-
tives already included in the engine oil. It may result in failure of the mechanical as-
sembly.Engine coolant
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To check the coolant level
A transparent coolant reserve tank (A) is lo-cated in the engine compartment.
The coolant level in this tank should be kept
between the “LOW” and “FULL” marks when measured while the engine is cold.
*: Front of the vehicle
To add coolant
The cooling system is a closed system and
normally the loss of coolant should be very
slight. A noticeable drop in the coolant level
could indicate leakage. If this occurs, we rec- ommend you to have the system checked as
soon as possible.
If the level should drop below the “LOW” level on the reserve tank, open the lid and
add coolant.
Also, if the reserve tank is completely empty, remove the radiator cap (B) and add coolant until the level reaches the filler neck.
WARNINGl Do not open the radiator cap (B) while the
engine is hot. The coolant system is under
pressure and any hot coolant escaping
could cause severe burns.
Anti-freeze
The engine coolant contains an ethylene gly-
col anti-corrosion agent. The cylinder head and water pump housing are cast aluminium
alloy, and periodic changing of the engine coolant is necessary to prevent corrosion of
these parts.

Use “ MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE
SUPER LONG LIFE COOLANT” or equiva- lent.
Engine coolant
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Type 2

MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE Coolant
has excellent protection against corrosion and rust formation of all metals including alumi-
nium and can avoid blockages in the radiator, heater, cylinder head, engine block, etc.
Because of the necessity of this anti-corro-
sion agent, the coolant must not be replaced with plain water even in summer. The re-
quired concentration of anti-freeze differs de-
pending on the expected ambient tempera- ture.Ambient
tempera-
ture (mini- mum) °C
-15-20-25-30-35-50
Anti-freezeconcentra- tion %
303540455060CAUTIONl Do not use alcohol or methanol anti-freeze
or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol
or methanol anti-freeze. The use of an im- proper anti-freeze can cause corrosion of the
aluminium components.
l For effective anti-corrosion and anti-freeze
performance, keep the anti-freeze concentra-tion within the range of 30 to 60 %.
Concentrations exceeding 60 % will result in
a reduction of both the anti-freeze and cool-
ing performance thus adversely affecting the
engine.CAUTIONl Do not top up with water only.
Water by itself reduces the rust-protective and anti-freeze qualities of the coolant and
has a lower boiling point. It can also cause damage to the cooling system if it should freeze. Do not use tapwater, as it can causecorrosion and rust formation.
During cold weather
If the temperatures in your area drop below
freezing, there is the danger that the coolant
in the engine or radiator could freeze and cause severe damage to the engine and/or ra-diator.
Add a sufficient amount of anti-freeze to the
coolant to prevent it from freezing.
The concentration should be checked before the start of cold weather and anti-freeze add- ed to the system if necessary.
Automatic transmission
fluid* E01000602125
The proper amount of automatic transmission fluid is essential to the life and operation of
the automatic transmission. Either insuffi- cient fluid or excessive fluid could causetransmission trouble. The transmission fluid filler port cap is equipped with a dipstick.Use the following procedure to check the flu-
id level.
Procedure for checking the flu- id level
1. Check the fluid level after the vehicle
has been driven enough to warm up the
transmission fluid.
2. Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface
and apply the parking brake.
3. With the engine idling and the brake
pedal fully depressed, move the trans- mission selector lever through all the po-sitions from P” (PARK) to “D”
(DRIVE), stopping momentarily at each position.
4. Move the selector lever to the “P”
(PARK) position.
5. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a
clean lint-free cloth.
6. Reinsert the dipstick as far as it goes.
Automatic transmission fluid*
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Diesel particulate filter (DPF)........................... 6-15
Differential oil................................................. 11-22
Digital clock............................................ 5-20,7-109 Time Setting.................................................. 7-78
Dimensions...................................................... 11-04
Dipper (High/Low beam change)......................5-34
Door courtesy lamps........................................7-111
Replacement................................................ 10-37
Doors
Central door locks......................................... 3-07
Child-protection............................................ 3-08
Lock and unlock............................................ 3-06
Driving, alcohol and drugs................................ 6-02
E
Easy select 4WD............................................... 6-25
Economical driving........................................... 6-02
Electric window control.................................... 3-08 Switch........................................................... 3-08
Electrical system............................................. 11-18
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)................................................ 3-02
Emergency starting............................................8-02
Engine specifications.......................................11-16
Engine Coolant..............................................10-06,11-22Number....................................................... 11-03 Oil..................................................... 10-04,11-22
Overheating................................................... 8-04
Specifications.............................................. 11-16
Used engine oils safety instructions and disposal information............................. 2-05
Water temperature gauge.............................. 5-05
Error codes........................................................ 7-47
Exterior and interior lamp operation............... 10-20
F
First-aid kit and warning triangleband for securing........................................... 7-117
Floor console box............................................ 7-113
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid............10-07,11-22
Brake fluid........................................ 10-08,11-22 Clutch fluid....................................... 10-09,11-22
Engine coolant.................................. 10-06,11-22
Power steering fluid.......................... 10-10,11-22
Washer fluid..................................... 10-08,11-22
For cold and snowy weather............................10-20
Front console box............................................ 7-113
Front fog lamps Bulb capacity.............................................. 10-25
Indication lamp............................................. 5-07
Replacement................................................ 10-30
Switch........................................................... 5-37
Front room lamp
Bulb capacity.............................................. 10-26
Replacement................................................ 10-36
Front seat........................................................... 4-04
Front turn-signal lamps Bulb capacity.............................................. 10-25
Replacement................................................ 10-29
Frozen road warning..........................................5-16
Fuel consumption............................................ 11-20
Fuel Filling the fuel tank....................................... 2-02Fuel filter indication lamp............................. 5-08
Fuel gauge..................................................... 5-04
Fuel selection................................................ 2-02
Low fuel warning lamp................................. 5-05
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems............................. 2-04
Tank capacity................................................ 2-02
Fuses................................................................ 10-20
Fusible links.................................................... 10-20
G
Gauges............................................................... 5-02
General maintenance....................................... 10-19
General vehicle data........................................ 11-04
Genuine parts.....................................................2-04
Glove box........................................................ 7-112
Glove box lamp Bulb capacity.............................................. 10-26
Replacement................................................ 10-38
H
Handling of compact discs................................ 7-49
Hazard warning flasher switch.......................... 5-37
Hazard warning indication lamps......................5-07
Head restraints................................................... 4-08
Headlamp levelling switch................................ 5-35
Headlamps Bulb capacity.............................................. 10-25
Headlamp flasher.......................................... 5-35 Replacement................................................ 10-27
Switch........................................................... 5-32 Washer switch............................................... 5-42
Heated mirror.................................................... 6-11
Heated seats....................................................... 4-07
Alphabetical index
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