2015 MITSUBISHI L200 snow chains

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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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
(ABS)* E00607100775
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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Avoid racing the engine or spinning thewheels. Prolonged efforts to free a stuck ve-
hicle may result in overheating and transmis- sion failure. Allow the engine to idle for a
few minutes to let the transmission cool be-
tween rocking attempts.
If the vehicle remains stuck after several rocking attempts, seek other assistance.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.
On 2WD vehicles, it 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 for-
get to release the parking brake.
NOTEl Depress the accelerator pedal gradually
when starting the vehicle.On a flooded road
l Avoid flooded roads. Water could enter
the brake discs, resulting in temporarily
ineffective brakes. In such cases, lightly
depress the brake pedal to see if the brakes operate properly. If they do not,
lightly depress the pedal several times while driving in order to dry the brake
pads.
l When driving in rain or on a road with
many puddles a layer of water may form between the tyres and the road surface.
This reduces a tyre’s frictional resistance
on the road, resulting in loss of steering stability and braking capability.

To cope with this, observe the following
items:
(a)Drive your vehicle at slow speed. (b)Do not drive on worn tyres. Al-
ways maintain the specified tyre
inflation pressures.On a snow-covered or frozen
road
l When driving on a snow-covered or fro-
zen road, it is recommended that you use snow tyres or tyre chains.
Refer to the “Snow tyres” and “Tyre
chains” sections.
l Avoid high-speed operation, sudden ac-
celeration, abrupt brake application and
sharp cornering.
l Depressing the brake pedal during travel
on snowy or icy roads may cause tyre
slippage and skidding. When traction be-
tween the tyres and the road is reduced the wheels may skid and the vehicle can-
not readily be brought to a stop by con- ventional braking techniques. Brakingwill differ, depending upon whether you
have anti-lock brake system (ABS). If you do have ABS, brake by pressing the brake system pedal hard, and keeping it
pressed. If you do not have ABS, pump
the brake pedal with short rapid jabs, each time fully applying and fully re-
leasing for greatest effect.
l Allow extra distance between your vehi-
cle and the vehicle in front of you, and avoid sudden braking.
Operation under adverse driving conditions
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*-If the spare tyre wheel differs fromthe standard tyre wheel, do not perform tyre rotation using a spare
wheel.CAUTIONl If the tyres have arrows (A) indicating the
correct direction of rotation, swap the front
and rear wheels on the left hand side of the
vehicle and the front and rear wheels on the right hand side of the vehicle separately.
Keep each tyre on its original side of the ve- hicle. When fitting the tyres, make sure the
arrows point in the direction in which the wheels will turn when the vehicle moves
forward. Any tyre whose arrow points in the wrong direction will not perform to its fullpotential.Front
CAUTIONl Avoid the combined use of different types of
tyres.
Using different types of tyres can affect ve-
hicle performance and safety.Snow tyres
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The use of snow tyres is recommended for
driving on snow and ice. To preserve driving stability, mount snow tyres of the same size and tread pattern on all 4 wheels.
Snow tyres worn more than 50% are no lon-
ger suitable for use as snow tyres.
Snow tyres which do not meet specifications must not be used.
CAUTIONl Observe permissable maximum speed for
your snow tyres and the legal speed limit.NOTEl The laws and regulations concerning snow
tyres (driving speed, required use, type, etc.)
vary. Find out and follow the laws and regu- lations in the area you intend to drive.
l If flange nuts are used on your vehicle,
change to tapered nuts when steel wheels are used.Tyre chains
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It is recommended that snow chains are car-
ried in snow regions and fitted when required to the rear wheels.
On 4WD vehicles in which the driving power is distributed preferentially to the rear wheels, ensure that the tyre chains are fitted
on the rear.
Use only tyre chains which are designed for use with the tyres mounted on the vehicle: use of the incorrect size or type of chain
could result in damage to the vehicle body.
Before fitting tyre chains, we recommend you to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point. The max. chain
height is as follows.Tyre sizeWheel sizeMax. chain
height [mm]195R15C,
215/70R15C *15x6 JJ
22
205R16C16x6 JJ205/80R1616x6 JJ245/70R1616x7 J245/65R1717x7 1/2 J*
: 215/70R15C size should only be used as
snow tyres.
Tyres
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The speed limit for tyre chain is 50 km/h(30 mph) and remove the tyre chains as soon as possible on snow free roads.WARNINGl DO NOT use a jack when fitting the
chains, as in thsee conditions, the tyres
may slip on the icy road causing the vehi- cle to slip off the jack.CAUTIONl Practice fitting the chains before you need
them.
Don’t expect help from other people in the
cold.
l Choose a clear straight stretch of road where
you can pull over and still be seen while you are fitting the chains.
l Do not fit chains before you need them. This
will wear out your tyres and the road sur-
face.
l After driving around 100-300 metres, stop
and retighten the chains.
l Drive carefully and do not exceed 50 km/h
(30 mph). Remember, fitting chains is notgoing to stop accidents from happening.
l When tyre chains are installed, take care that
they do not damage the disc wheel or body.
l An aluminium wheel can be damaged by a
tyre chain while driving. When fitting a tyre
chain on an aluminium wheel, take care that any part of the chain and fitting cannot be
brought into contact with the wheel.CAUTIONl When installing or removing the tyre chains,
take care that hands and other parts of your
body are not injured by the sharp edges of
the vehicle body.
l Install the chains only on the rear tyres and
tighten them as tightly as possible with the
ends securely fastened.NOTEl The laws and regulations concerning the use
of tyre chains vary. Find out and follow the laws and regulations of the area you’re driv-
ing in.
In most countries, it is prohibited by law to
use tyre chains on roads without snow.Clutch pedal free play*
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Press down the clutch pedal with your fingers
until initial resistance is felt.
This distance should be within the specified
range.
A- Free play: 4 to 13 mm
If the clutch pedal free play is not within the
standard range, we recommend you to have it checked.
Clutch pedal free play*
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Transfer oil...................................................... 11-22
Transmission Automatic transmission SportsMode 4A/T, 5A/T........................................ 6-19
Fluid.................................................. 10-07,11-22
Manual transmission..................................... 6-16
Specifications.............................................. 11-17
Tripmeter........................................................... 5-03
Turn-signal indication lamps.............................5-07
Turn-signals lever..............................................5-36
Tyres................................................................ 10-12 How to change a tyre.................................... 8-18
Inflation pressures....................................... 10-12
Rotation....................................................... 10-14
Size (tyre and wheel).................................. 11-19
Snow tyres................................................... 10-15
Tyre chains.................................................. 10-15
Wheel condition.......................................... 10-13
U
USB input terminal..........................................7-103How to connect an iPod.............................. 7-104
USB input terminal
How to connect a USB memory device...... 7-103
Used engine oils safety instructions and disposal information..................................2-05
Utility box....................................................... 7-114
V
Vanity mirror................................................... 7-107
Vehicle care precautions................................... 9-02
Vehicle dimensions......................................... 11-04
Vehicle identification number......................... 11-02
Vehicle identification number plate................ 11-03
Vehicle information code plate....................... 11-02
Vehicle labeling...............................................11-02
Vehicle performance....................................... 11-10
Vehicle weight.................................................11-11
Ventilators......................................................... 7-02
W
Warning lamps.................................................. 5-08
Washer Fluid.................................................. 10-08,11-22
Switch................................................... 5-38,5-42
Washing.............................................................9-03
Water temperature gauge.................................. 5-05
Waxing.............................................................. 9-04
Weatherstripping............................................. 10-20
Weight............................................................. 11-11
Wheel condition.............................................. 10-13
Wheel Specification............................................... 11-19
Wiper
Switch........................................................... 5-38Wiper blade rubber replacement................. 10-18 Wiper blades............................................... 10-17
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