2017 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN Owner's Manual (in English)

NOTElDo not put luggage on the cover.
To remove
1.
Unhook the hooks (A) on the cover from
the mounting grooves (B) on the side of the cargo area, and the cover will be rol- led back into the retracted position.
2. Pull up the cargo area cover (C) from the
mounting grooves (D).
To refit
Refit the cover by performing the removal steps in reverse.
NOTEl Gently shake the entire cover after fitting it
to make sure it is securely retained.Convenient hooks (5-door
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There are four hooks (A) on the side of theluggage compartment.
Light items of luggage can be hung from the
hook.NOTEl Do not hang heavy luggage (more than
about 4 kg) on the hook.
Doing so could cause damage to the hook.
Convenient hooks (5-door models)*
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There are hooks on the floor and the side of the luggage compartment. Use the hooks on
the floor for securing the luggage.
3-door models5-door models
CAUTIONl Do not pile up the luggage beyond the seat-
back height.
Secure the luggage firmly.
Otherwise, serious accidents could result due
to hindered rearward view or flying objects
during sudden braking.Coat hooks
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There are two hooks on the rear/second assistgrips for use in hanging clothes.
WARNINGl Do not put a hanger or any heavy or poin-
ted object on the coat hook. If the curtain
airbag was activated, any such item could
be propelled away with great force and could prevent the curtain airbag from in-
flating correctly. Hang clothes directly on the coat hook (without using a hanger).
Make sure there are no heavy or sharp objects in the pockets of clothes that you
hang on the coat hook.Installation position for
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There are securing bands (A) for the warningtriangle on the backdoor.
To remove or install the warning triangle, turn the lock knobs (B) anticlockwise, then
remove the backdoor lid (C).
Luggage hooks
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NOTElThe warning triangle shown in the illustra-
tion is not supplied with the vehicle. It is recommended one be obtained and carried for use if required.
Installation position for warning triangle
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If the vehicle breaks down.................................................................. 8-02Emergency starting............................................................................. 8-02
Engine overheating............................................................................. 8-04
Bleeding the fuel system (diesel-powered vehicles only)...................8-06
Removal of water from the fuel filter (diesel-powered ve- hicles only)......................................................................................8-06
Tool, jack and jack handle.................................................................. 8-07
How to change a tyre.......................................................................... 8-09
Towing................................................................................................ 8-16
Operation under adverse driving conditions....................................... 8-19For emergencies
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If the vehicle breaks downE00800101179
If the vehicle breaks down on the road, move it to the shoulder and use the hazard warning
flashers and/or the warning triangle etc. Refer
to “Hazard warning flasher switch” on page 5-42.
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 pump is no lon-
ger operative, the steering wheel feelsheavy when turning it.
Emergency starting
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If the engine cannot be started because thebattery 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 the instruction below. Incorrect procedures could result in a fire or explosion or dam-
age to the vehicles.CAUTIONl Do not attempt to start the engine by pulling
or pushing the vehicle.
It could damage your vehicle.
l 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.
CAUTIONl Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-
volt battery.
If the other system isn’t 12-volt, shorting can
damage both vehicles.
2. Set the parking brake firmly on each ve-
hicle. Put an A/T in “P” (PARK) or an
M/T in “N” (Neutral). Turn off the igni-
tion switch.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.
3. Turn off all lamps, heater and other elec-
trical loads.
4. Make sure battery electrolyte is at the
proper level.
Refer to “Battery” on page 10-09.
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 or if it is not filled to the proper level.
5. Connect one end of one jumper cable to
the positive (+) terminal of the dis-charged battery (A or B), and the other
end to the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery (C).
If the vehicle breaks down
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6. Connect one end of the other jumper cable to the negative (-) terminal of the booster bat-
tery (C), and the other end to the engine
block of the vehicle with the discharged bat- tery at the point farthest from the battery.WARNINGl Be sure to observe the connecting se-
quence of .
l 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 battery, the inflammable gasses generated from the battery might catch fire and explode.
WARNINGl When connecting the jumper cable, do
not connect the positive (+) cable to the negative (-) terminal. Otherwise sparks
might cause explosion of the battery.
Emergency starting
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CAUTIONlTake care not to get the jumper cable caught
in the cooling fan or other rotating part in
the engine compartment.
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.
7. 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.
8. After the engine is started, disconnect the
cables in the reverse order and keep the en-
gine running for several minutes.
WARNINGl If the battery has to be charged while fit-
ted in the vehicle, disconnect the vehicle side negative (-) terminal connected to the
battery.
l Keep sparks, cigarettes and flames away
from the battery because the battery may
produce an explosion.WARNINGl Use adequate ventilation when charging
or using the battery in an enclosed space.
l Remove all the caps before charging the
battery.
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.NOTEl If the vehicle is put in motion without fully
charging the battery, it might cause the loss
of smooth engine operation and the anti-lock brake warning lamp to illuminate.
Refer to “Anti-lock brake system (ABS)” on
page 6-37.Engine overheating
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If the water temperature gauge indication re-
mains in the overheating zone for a long
time, the engine may be overheating. If this occurs, take the following corrective meas-
ures: 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.

[If steam is coming from the engine
compartment]
Stop the engine, and when the steam
stops, raise the bonnet to ventilate the
engine compartment. Restart the engine.WARNINGl Do not open the bonnet while steam is
coming from the engine compartment. It
could cause steam or hot water to spurt out, causing burns. Hot water could spurt
out even when there is no steam coming out, and some parts will be very hot. Be
very careful when opening the bonnet.
l Be careful of hot steam, which could be
blowing off the reserve tank cap.
l Do not attempt to remove the radiator
cap while the engine is hot.
Engine overheating
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