2015 MITSUBISHI L200 torque

Vehicles with 5A/TShift pointSpeed limit2H, 4H, 4HLc4LLc1st
gear25 km/h (16 mph)10 km/h (6 mph)2nd
gear45 km/h (28 mph)25 km/h (16 mph)3rd
gear70 km/h (43 mph)35 km/h (22 mph)4th
gear100 km/h (62 mph)50 km/h (30 mph)5th
gear135 km/h (84 mph)—NOTEl On 4WD vehicles with automatic transmission, when the transfer shift lever is in “4LLc”, the transmission will not shift into the overdrive gear.CAUTIONl On 4WD vehicles, the “4LLc” range gives maximum torque for low-speed driving on steep slopes, as well as sandy, muddy, and other difficult surfaces. On
vehicles with A/T, do not exceed speeds of approximately 70 km/h (43 mph) in “4LLc” range.

Running-in recommendations
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Transfer shiftlever position
2WD/4WD operation
indication lamp
Driving
conditions
4L
Low range 4-wheel drive
When driv-
ing up or down steep
hills, on rough or
muddy
roads (es- pecially
when in-
creased tor-
que is re- quired).
: Illuminate
: Remain off
NOTEl On vehicles with automatic transmission,
when the transfer shift lever is in “4L”, the transmission will not shift into the overdrivegear.CAUTIONl The “4L” range gives maximum torque for
lowspeed driving on steep slopes, as well assandy, muddy, and other difficult surfaces.
On vehicles with automatic transmission, do not exceed speeds of approximately 70 km/h
(43 mph) in “4L” range.
l Do not drive your vehicle in the “4H” or
“4L” on dry paved roads and highways. Do-
ing so may result in excessive tyre wear, in-
creased fuel consumption, and possible noise
generation. It may also increase the differen-
tial oil temperature, which may damage the drive system. Further, the drive train will besubjected to excessive loading, resulting in
oil leakage, component seizure, or other seri-
ous problems. On dry paved roads and high- ways, drive the vehicle in “2H” only.Transfer shift lever operation
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The shift pattern is shown on the transfer
shift lever knob.
The transfer shift lever should be positioned
in accordance with the following operating conditions:
To shift fromToProcedureVehicles with manual transmissionVehicles with automatic transmission2H4HThe transfer shift lever can be operated while the ve-
hicle is either moving or stationary.The transfer shift lever can be operated while thevehicle is either moving or stationary.
Easy select 4WD*
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Transfer shift lever positionand 2WD/4WD operation indi- cation lamp
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Transfer shift lev- er position
2WD/4WD opera-
tion indi- cationlamp
Driving
conditions2H
Rear-
wheel driveWhen
driving on
dry paved road.
4H
Full-time 4-wheel drive
The basic
position
for super select
4WD.
When
driving on
dry paved
or slippery roads.
4HLc
Centre dif- ferentiallock en-
gaged 4- wheeldriveWhen
driving on
rough,
sand or snow cov-ered roads.
Transfer shift lev- er position
2WD/4WD opera-
tion indi- cationlamp
Driving
conditions
4LLc
Low range centre dif- ferentiallock en-
gaged 4- wheeldrive
When
driving up
or down steep hills,on rough or muddy
roads (es- pecially
when in-
creased
torque is required).
: Illuminate
: Remain off
NOTEl On vehicles with automatic transmission,
when the transfer shift lever is in “4LLc”, the transmission will not shift into the over-drive gear.CAUTIONl The “4LLc” range gives maximum torque
for low-speed driving on steep slopes, as
well as sandy, muddy, and other difficult
surfaces. On vehicles with automatic trans- mission, do not exceed speeds of approxi- mately 70 km/h (43 mph) in “4LLc” range.
l Do not drive your vehicle in the “4HLc” or
“4LLc” on dry paved roads and highways. Doing so may result in excessive tyre wear, increased fuel consumption, and possible
noise generation. It may also increase the
differential oil temperature, which may dam- age the drive system. Further, the drive train will be subjected to excessive loading, re-
sulting in oil leakage, component seizure, or other serious problems. On dry paved roads
and highways, drive the vehicle in “2H” or
“4H” only.
Super select 4WD*
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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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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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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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4.Insert the wheel nut wrench (E) through
the end of the jack handle hole (F), and
then turn it anticlockwise to lower the spare wheel completely to the ground
and to slack the chain.
5. Remove the hanger disc (G) from the
spare wheel.
To install
1. Install the hanger disc (A) in the wheel
disc hole.
2. Turn the wheel nut wrench (B) clock-
wise to wind up the chain.
NOTEl Confirm that the hanger disc is securely fit-
ted in the wheel disc hole when the wheel isjust lifted off the ground.
3. After winding up the spare wheel suffi-
ciently, make sure it is not loose (the tightening torque should be approxi-
mately 40 Nm) then withdraw the jack
handle, taking care not to turn it in the
reverse direction.
CAUTIONl The spare wheel should always be securely
in position.
If a flat tyre is changed, put the flat tyre in
the spare wheel mounting position with the wheel outer surface upward, and use the wheel nut wrench to secure it firmly.How to change a tyre
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Before changing a tyre, first stop your vehi-cle in a safe, flat location. 1. Park the vehicle on level and stable
ground.
2. Set the parking brake firmly.
How to change a tyre
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Spare wheel (steel wheels)
CAUTIONlNever apply oil to either the wheel bolts or
the nuts, or they will tighten too much.NOTEl Flange nuts can be temporarily used on the
spare wheel, but return to the original wheel and tyre as soon as possible.
l If all four aluminium wheels are changed to
steel wheels, use tapered nuts.
12. Lower the vehicle slowly and then tight-
en the nuts crisscross in 2 or 3 steps until
each nut has been tightened securely.
Tightening torqueSteel wheel: 137 to 157 Nm
Aluminium wheel: 118 to 137 Nm
(Achieved by applying a force at the
end of the wheel nut wrench supplied with the vehicle.
Steel wheel: 510 to 580 N
Aluminium wheel: 440 to 500 N)Five wheel nutsSix wheel nuts
CAUTIONl Never use your foot or a pipe extension for
extra force in the wheel nut wrench. If you
do so, you will tighten the nut too much.13. Lower and remove the jack, then store
the jack, jack handle, wheel nut wrench, flat tyre, and chocks. Have your dam-
aged tyre repaired as soon as possible.
14. Check your tyre inflation pressure. The
correct pressures are shown on the door label. See the illustration.CAUTIONl The tyre pressure should be periodically
checked and maintained at the specified pressure while the tyre is stowed.
l After changing the tyre and driving the vehi-
cle about 1,000 km (620 miles), retighten the
wheel nuts to make sure that they have not come loose.
l If the steering wheel vibrates when driving
after changing the tyre, we recommend you to have the tyres checked for balance.
How to change a tyre
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