2017 MITSUBISHI L200 check engine

Check that your towing bar coupling ball
does not obscure your vehicle’s licence plate when the trailer or caravan is disconnected. Ifit obscures the licence plate, please remove
the towing bar coupling ball. And if the tow-
ing bar coupling ball is lockable by using a
key or any kind of tools, please remove the coupling ball and use a towing bar coupling
ball which can be removed or repositioned
without the use of a key or any kind of tools instead.
The regulations concerning the towing of a
trailer may differ from country to country.
You are advised to obey the regulations in
each area.CAUTIONl Danger of Accident!
A towing bar should be fitted according to
MITSUBISHI MOTORS guidelines.NOTEl If you are going to tow a trailer, pay careful
attention to the following points.Maximum towable weight with
brake and maximum trailer- nose weight
Never exceed the maximum towable weight
with brake and the maximum trailer-nose weight as listed in the specifications. (Referto “Vehicle weight” on page 11-11.)
If you tow a trailer at an altitude of more than
1,000 m above sea-level, reduce your weight
by 10 % of the gross combination weight for
every increase of 1,000 m above sea-level, as the engine output is lowered owing to de-
crease in atmospheric pressure.
Towing bar mounting specifi-cations
See the following table for fixing points (A) for the towing bar.
Single cabClub cabDouble
cab130 mm30 mm30 mm255 mm55 mm55 mm360 mm60 mm60 mm4810 mm925 mm925 mm519.5 mm19.5 mm19.5 mm647.5 mm47.5 mm47.5 mm788 mm88 mm88 mm*1: Vehicles without heavy duty suspension
*2 : Vehicles with heavy duty suspension
*3 : Vehicles equipped with 17 inch tyres
*4 : 2WD vehicles equipped with 245/70R16
tyres, 4WD vehicles equipped with 17 inch tyres
Trailer towing
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Single cabClub cabDoublecab8184 mm148 mm *1
184 mm *2148 mm *1
184 mm *2
9494 mm
494 - 544
mm,
546 mm *3494 - 534
mm,
505 - 536
mm *410895 mm1,010 mm1,010 mm111,367 mm1,482 mm1,482 mm12502.5 mm502.5 mm502.5 mm13541 mm541 mm541 mm*1
: Vehicles without heavy duty suspension
*2 : Vehicles with heavy duty suspension
*3 : Vehicles equipped with 17 inch tyres
*4 : 2WD vehicles equipped with 245/70R16
tyres, 4WD vehicles equipped with 17 inch
tyres
Item 9: at kerb weight
NOTEl The value under item 9 is applicable to unla-
den vehicles. This value can also be varied depending on the tyre size, optional equip-
ment and suspension conditions.Operating hints
l Have your vehicle serviced prior to tow-
ing a heavy trailer, taking particular care
of the state of engine tune, the condition of brakes, steering and tyres.
Adjust tyre pressures to those specifica- tions at trailer towing.
(Refer to “tyre inflation pressures” on
page 10-12.)
Check the tyres, wiring and brakes (if fitted) on the trailer.
l Leave plenty of room between the front
of your vehicle and the preceding vehi- cle.
If the trailer begins to sway or becomes difficult to handle, gently slow down or
apply the independent trailer brakes (if fitted) NOT the vehicle brakes. Stop the
vehicle and trailer in a safe location.
One cause of swaying is poor trailer bal-
ance and until this has been overcome the swaying will recur. Relocated the load in your trailer and re-assess the
problem.
l Be sure that the driving speed does not
exceed 100 km/h (62 mph) for trailer op-
eration.
It is also recommended that you obey the
local regulations in case driving speed with a trailer is limited to less than
100 km/h (62 mph).
l To prevent the clutch from slipping (ve-
hicle with a M/T only), do not rev the
engine more than is required when start-
ing off.
l To prevent shocks from the overrun
brake, depress the brake pedal lightly at
first and then more strongly.
l To make full use of engine braking,
change to a lower gear before descend-
ing a slope.
l The body, brakes, clutch, and chassis
will be under additional strain when
towing a trailer.
l The heavier weight and higher rolling
and air resistance will increase fuel con- sumption.
Additional precautions for vehi-
cles equipped with A/T
It is recommended to use a lower gear in
sports mode on slopes or at low speed, taking care to keep the engine speed below the red
zone.
Trailer towing
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NOTElFor vehicles with the Auto Stop & Go
(AS&G) system, if the demister switch is
pressed, the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) sys- tem will not operate and the engine will notstop automatically even if the vehicle is stopped. This is to ensure that good visibility
is maintained.Important operation tips for
the air conditioning E00708302128
lPark the vehicle in the shade.
Parking in the hot sun will make the ve-
hicle inside extremely hot, and it will re-
quire more time to cool the interior.
If it is necessary to park in the sun, open the windows for the first few minutes of
air conditioning operation to expel the
hot air.
l Close the windows when the air condi-
tioning is in use. The entry of outside air
through open windows will reduce the cooling efficiency.
l Too much cooling is not good for the
health. The inside air temperature should
only be 5 to 6 °C below the outside air temperature.
l When operating the system, make sure
the air intake, which is located in front
of the windscreen, is free of obstructions such as leaves and snow. Leaves collec- ted in the air-intake plenum may reduce
air flow and plug the plenum water
drains.
Air conditioning system refrig- erant and lubricant recommen-dations
If the air conditioning seems less effective than usual, the cause might be a refrigerant
leak. We recommend you to have the system inspected.
The air conditioning system in your vehicle must be charged with the refrigerant
HFC- 134a and the lubricant DH-PR.
Use of any other refrigerant or lubricant will
cause severe damage which will result in the need to replace your vehicle’s entire air con-
ditioning system. The release of refrigerant into the atmosphere should be prevented.
It is recommended that the refrigerant be re- covered and recycled for further use.
During a long period of disuse
The air conditioning should be operated for at
least five minutes each week, even in cold weather. This is to prevent poor lubrication
of the compressor internal parts and to main-
tain the air conditioning in the best operating
condition.
Air purifier*
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An air filter has been incorporated into thisair conditioner so that dirt and dust are
cleaned from the air.
Replace the air filter periodically as its ability
to clean the air will be reduced as it collects pollen and dirt. For the maintenance interval,
refer to the “SERVICE BOOKLET”.
NOTEl Operation in certain conditions such as driv-
ing on a dusty road and frequent use of the air conditioner can lead to reduction of serv-
ice life of the filter. When you feel that the air flow is lower than normal or when the
windscreen or windows start to fog up easi- ly, replace the air filter.
We recommend you to have it checked.
Important operation tips for the air conditioning
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AM/FM radio/CD playerwith AUX* E00708503547
The audio system can only be used when the ignition switch or the operation mode is in
ON or ACC.NOTEl For vehicles equipped with the Keyless op-
eration system, if the operation mode is left
in ACC, the accessory power will automati- cally turn off after a certain period of time
and you will no longer be able to use the au- dio system. The accessory power comes on again if the engine switch is operated with it
in the “ACC” position. Refer to “ACC pow- er auto-cutout function” on page 6-15.
l If a cellular phone is used inside the vehicle,
it may create noise from the audio equip-
ment. This does not mean that anything is wrong with your audio equipment. In such acase, use the cellular phone at a place as far
away as possible from the audio equipment.
l If foreign objects or water get into the audio
equipment, or if smoke or a strange odour comes from it, immediately turn off the au-
dio system. We recommend you to have it checked. Never try to repair it by yourself.
Avoid continuous usage without inspection
by a qualified person.Important Points on Usage
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iPod/iPhone Playback Func- tion*
l This product supports audio playback
from iPod/iPhone devices, however dif-fering versions mean that playback can-
not be guaranteed.
l Please be aware that depending on the
iPod/iPhone model or version, operation
may differ.
How to Clean
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l If the product becomes dirty, wipe with
a soft cloth.
l If very dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in
neutral detergent diluted in water, and then wrung out. Do not use benzene,
thinners, or other chemical wipes. This
may harm the surface.
Trademarks
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l Product names and other proper names
are the trademarks or registered trade- marks of their respective owners.
l Furthermore, even if there is no specific
denotation of trademarks or registered
trademarks, these are to be observed in
their entirety.

“Made for iPod”, “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been de-signed to connect specifically to iPod or
iPhone, respectively, and has been certified
by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and
iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., reg- istered in the U.S. and other countries.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and
regulatory standards.
NOTEl iPod and iTunes licensing allows individual
users to privately reproduce and play non-copyrighted material as well as material
that may be legally copied and reproduced. Infringement of copyright is prohibited.
Supported models
l iPhone5S
l iPhone5c
l iPhone5
l iPhone4S
AM/FM radio/CD player with AUX*
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lLess than 10 seconds: Test of the
ERA-GLONASS system equipment of
the vehicleNOTEl If you do not press the SOS switch within
approximately 20 seconds, the test modeends.
l If you drive a certain distance in the test
mode, the test mode ends.
Report test to the emergency
call centre
1. The green lamp illuminates, and the re-
port test to the emergency call centre is
started.
NOTEl If the red lamp illuminates for approximately
60 seconds, the vehicle is in a place where radio waves cannot be transmitted and re-ceived. Therefore you cannot report to the emergency call centre.
2. When the green lamp extinguishes, the
test mode is completed.
Test of the ERA-GLONASS
system equipment of the vehicle
1. After the buzzer sounds once, press the
SOS switch.
[Lamp Check]
When the buzzer sounds once and both the red and green lamp illuminate alter-nately, they are working normally.
2. When the lamps are normal, press the
SOS switch. When the lamps do not illu-
minate normally, wait for approximately
20 seconds.
[Speaker Check]
When the buzzer sounds twice and con-
tinues sounding, they are working nor-
mally.
3. When the speakers are normal, press the
SOS switch. When the buzzer does not
sound normally, wait for approximately
20 seconds.
[Microphone Check]
After the buzzer sounds 3 times, say something towards the microphone.If your voice sounds from the speakers,
they are working normally.
4. When the microphone is normal, press
the SOS switch. When it does not oper-
ate normally, wait for approximately 20
seconds.
5. If all check results are normal, the green
lamp illuminates (for approximately 5
seconds) and the buzzer sounds once.
WARNINGl If any of the check results are not normal,
the red lamp illuminates (for approxi- mately 5 seconds) and the buzzer sounds 3times. In this case, there is a possible fail-
ure in the system. Have the system inspec- ted by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point immediately.
6. When the green lamp extinguishes, the
test mode is completed.
If the vehicle breaks down
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If the vehicle breaks down on the road, moveit to the shoulder and use the hazard warning
flashers and/or the warning triangle etc.
Refer to “Hazard warning flasher switch” on page 5-21.
If the engine stops/fails
Vehicle operation and control are affected if
the engine stops. Before moving the vehicle to a safe area, be aware of the following:
l The brake booster becomes inoperative
and the pedal effort will increase. Press
down the brake pedal harder than usual.
l Since the power steering system is no
longer operative, the steering wheel feels heavy when turning it.
If the vehicle breaks down
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If the engine cannot be started because the battery is weak or dead, the battery from an-other vehicle can be used with jumper cables to start the engine.WARNINGl To start the engine using jumper cables
connected from another vehicle, perform the correct procedures according to theinstruction below. Incorrect procedures
could result in a fire or explosion or dam- age to the vehicles.
l Keep sparks, cigarettes and flames away
from the battery because the battery may produce an explosion.CAUTIONl Do not attempt to start the engine by pulling
or pushing the vehicle.
It could damage your vehicle.
l Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-
volt battery.
If the other system isn’t 12-volt, shorting can
damage both vehicles.
l Use the proper cables suitable for the battery
size to prevent overheating of the cables.
l Check the jumper cables for damage and
corrosion before use.CAUTIONl Always wear protective eye goggles when
working near the battery.
l Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
1.
Get the vehicles close enough so the
jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other.
2. Turn off all lamps, heater and other elec-
trical loads.
3. Set the parking brake firmly on each ve-
hicle. Put an automatic transmission in “P” (PARK) or a manual transmission in
“N” (Neutral). Stop the engine.
WARNINGl Turn off the ignition on both vehicles be-
forehand. Make sure that the cables or your clothes cannot be caught by the fan or drive belt. Personal injury could result.
4. Make sure battery electrolyte is at the
proper level.
Refer to “Battery” on page 10-10.
WARNINGl If electrolyte fluid is not visible, or ap-
pears to be frozen, Do Not Attempt Jump Starting!
A battery might rupture or explode if the temperature is below the freezing point orif it is not filled to the proper level.
l Electrolyte is corrosive diluted sulphuric
acid.
If electrolyte (battery acid) comes into contact with your hands, eyes, clothes and
the painted surface of your vehicle, it
should be thoroughly flushed with water. If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush them with water immediately and thoroughly,and get prompt medical attention.
5. Connect one end of one jumper cable
to the positive (+) terminal of the dis-
charged battery (A), and the other end
to the positive (+) terminal of the
booster battery (B).
Connect one end of the other jumper ca-
ble
to the negative ( −) terminal of the
booster battery (B), and the other end
to the engine block of the vehicle with
the discharged battery at the point far- thest from the battery.
Emergency starting
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NOTElOpen the terminal cover before connecting
the jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal
of the battery.
(Refer to “Battery” on page 10-10.)WARNINGl Make sure that the connection is made
to the appointed position (shown in the il-
lustration). If the connection is made di-
rectly to the negative ( −) side of the bat-
tery, the inflammable gases generated
from the battery might catch fire and ex-
plode.
l When connecting the jumper cables, do
not connect the positive (+) cable to the
negative ( −) terminal. Otherwise sparks
might cause explosion of the battery.CAUTIONl Take care not to get the jumper cable caught
in the cooling fan or other rotating part in
the engine compartment.
6. Start the engine in the vehicle which has
the booster battery, let the engine idle a
few minutes, then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
CAUTIONl Keep the engine of the vehicle giving assis-
tance running.NOTEl For vehicles equipped with the Auto Stop &
Go (AS&G) system, press the “Auto Stop &Go (AS&G) OFF” switch to deactivate theAuto Stop & Go (AS&G) system and pre- vent the engine from automatically stoppingbefore the battery is sufficiently charged.Refer to “To deactivate” on page 6-26.
7. After the engine is started, disconnect
the cables in the reverse order and keep the engine running for several minutes.
NOTEl If the vehicle is put in motion without fully
charging the battery, it might cause the loss
of the smooth engine operation and the anti- lock brake warning lamp to illuminate.
Refer to “Anti-lock brake system (ABS)” on
page 6-57.Engine overheating
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When the engine is overheating, “” will
blink.
If this occurs, take the following corrective measures: 1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Check whether steam is coming from the
engine compartment.

[If steam does not come from the engine
compartment]
With the engine still running, raise the
bonnet to ventilate the engine compart-
ment.
Engine overheating
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4.Check the coolant level in the reserve
tank (B).
5. Add coolant to the radiator and/or re-
serve tank if necessary (refer to the
“Maintenance” section).
WARNINGl Make sure that the engine has cooled
down before removing the radiator cap (C), because hot steam or boiling water
otherwise will gush from the filler port and may scald you.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.6. 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.
Pump the hand pump (A) at the top of the fuel filter until the hand pump becomes stiff.Then try again to start the engine.
If the engine does not start, repeat the process
above.
CAUTIONl Do not smoke or have any other open flame
near the vehicle while bleeding the fuel sys-
tem.
l Be sure to carefully clean away any spilt fuel
which could ignite and cause a fire.Removal of water from the
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If the fuel filter indication lamp in the instru-ment panel illuminates during driving, it indi-
cates that water has accumulated in the fuel filter. If this occurs, remove the water as de-
scribed below. 1. Loosen the drain plug (A) of the fuel fil-
ter.
Bleeding the fuel system
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