2019 MITSUBISHI L200 Owner's Manual (in English)

:ARN,NGzAvoid snaking down a sharp grade. De-
scend the grade as straight as possible.NOTEz 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.
z Before descending a grade, it is necessary to
choose the appropriate gear. Avoid changing gears or depressing the clutch while de-
scending the grade.
z 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 II) at
low speed, a slight difference in steering may be experienced similar to as if the brakes were applied. This is called tight corner brak-
ing and results from each of the 4 tyres being at a different distance from the corner.
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 drive mode-selector to “4L” po-
sition (Easy Select 4WD), “4LLc” posi-
tion (Super Select 4WD II).
3. Drive slowly at a speed of approximate-
ly 5 km/h (3 mph) to avoid splashing too
much water.
CAUT,ONz 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.
z 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 road
operation
After operating the vehicle in rough road
conditions, be sure to perform the following inspection and maintenance procedures:
z Check that the vehicle has not been dam-
aged by rocks, gravel, etc.
z Carefully wash the vehicle with water.
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.
Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation
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zRemove the insects, dried grass, etc.
clogging the radiator core and A/T oil
cooler.
z After crossing a stream, be sure to have
the following items inspected at a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point and take the necessary
measures.

Only when you cannot receive a towing serv-ice from a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point or commercial tow truck service, tow your vehicle carefully in accord-ance with the instructions given in “Towing”
on page 8-23.CAUT,ONz Transport the vehicle with the driving
wheels on a carriage (Type C or D) as illus-trated.
Never try to tow with the front or rear
wheels on the ground (Type A or B) as illus-
trated.
This could result in damage to the drivetrain, or unstable towing.
Jacking up a 4-wheel drive ve-
hicle
:ARN,NGz 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.Braking
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.
CAUT,ONz 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.
Brake system
The service brake is divided into two brake
circuits. And your vehicle is equipped with
power brakes. If one brake circuit fails, the
other is available to stop the vehicle. If you should lose the power assist for some reason, the brakes will still work. In these situations,
even if the brake pedal moves down to the
very end of its possible stroke or resists being
depressed, keep depressing the brake pedal down harder and further than usual; stop
driving as soon as possible and have the
brake system repaired.
:ARN,NGz Do not turn off the engine while your ve-
hicle is in motion.
If you turn off the engine while driving,
the power assistance for the braking sys- tem will stop working and your brakes
will not work effectively.
z If the power assist is lost or if either brake
hydraulic system stops working properly,
have your vehicle checked immediately.
Braking
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Warning lamp
The brake warning lamp illuminates to indi-
cate a fault in the braking system. Refer to “Brake warning lamp” on page 5-13.
When brakes are wet
Check the brake system while driving at a
low speed immediately after starting, espe- cially when the brakes are wet, to confirmthey work normally.
A film of water can be formed on the brake
discs or brake drums and prevent normal braking after driving in heavy rain or through
large puddles, or after the vehicle is washed. If this occurs, dry the brakes out by driving
slowly while lightly depressing the brake
pedal.
When driving downhill
It is important to take advantage of the en-
gine braking by shifting to a lower shift posi-
tion while driving on steep downhill roads in
order to prevent the brakes from overheating.
:ARN,NGz Do not leave any objects near the brake
pedal or let a floor mat slide under it; do- ing so could prevent the full pedal stroke
that would be necessary in an emergency. Make sure that the pedal can be operatedfreely at all times. Make sure the floor
mat is securely held in place.
Brake pads and linings
z Avoid hard braking situations.
New brakes need to be broken-in by moderate use for the first 200 km
(124 mph).
z The disc brakes are provided with a
warning device which emits a shrieking
metallic sound while braking if the brake
pads have reached their wear limit. If you hear this sound, have the brake padsreplaced.
:ARN,NGz Driving with worn brake pads will make
it harder to stop, and can cause an acci-
dent.Hill start assist
The hill start assist makes it easy to start off
on a steep uphill slope by preventing the ve-
hicle from moving backwards. It keeps the braking force for approximately 2 seconds
when you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.CAUT,ONz Do not overly rely on the hill start assist to
prevent backwards movement of the vehicle.
Under certain circumstances, even when hill start assist is activated, the vehicle may
move backwards if the brake pedal is not
sufficiently depressed, if the vehicle is heav- ily loaded, if the road is very steep or slip-pery or if the vehicle tows a trailer, etc.
z The hill start assist is not designed to keep
the vehicle stopped in place on uphill slopes
for more than 2 seconds.
z When facing uphill, do not rely on using the
hill start assist to maintain a stopped position
as an alternative to depressing the brake ped- al.
Doing so could result in an accident.
z Do not turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position or the operation mode in ACC or OFF while the hill start as-
sist is operating. The hill start assist could stop operating, which could result in an acci- dent.
Hill start assist
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To operate
1.Stop the vehicle completely using the
brake pedal.
2. On vehicles equipped with M/T, place
the gearshift lever into the 1 st
position.
On vehicles equipped with A/T, place
the selector lever into the “D” position.
NOTEz When reversing on an uphill slope, place the
selector lever or gearshift lever into the “R”
position.
3. Release the brake pedal and the hill start
assist will maintain the braking force ap-
plied while stopping for approximately 2 seconds.
4. Depress the accelerator pedal and the
hill start assist gradually will decrease the braking force as the vehicle startsmoving.
NOTEz The hill start assist is activated when all of
the following conditions are met.

CAUT,ONzThe 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 your vehicle and a
vehicle in front of you without relying too much on the brake assist system.NOTEz 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.
z 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 steeringwheel vibrate. This occurs when the brake
assist system is operating normally and does not indicate faulty operation. Continue to
firmly depress the brake pedal.
z When the active stability & traction control
(ASTC) indication lamp is illuminated, the
brake assist system may not function.Emergency stop signal
system*
This is a device that reduces the possibility of rear end collisions by the rapid and automatic
blinking of the hazard warning lamps to alert
vehicles approaching from behind during sudden braking. When the emergency stop
signal system operates, the hazard warning indication lamp in the instrument cluster
blinks rapidly at the same time.CAUT,ONz If the ABS warning lamp or ASTC indica-
tion lamp illuminates, the emergency stop
signal system may not operate. Refer to “ABS warning lamp” on page 6-57.
Refer to “ASTC indication lamp” on page 6-61.NOTEz [Activating condition for the emergency stop
signal system@
It activates when all of the following condi-
tions are met.

NOTEzOn vehicles with the rear differential lock
and the active stability & traction control
(ASTC), the ASTC and ABS functions are suspended while the rear differential lock is
activated.
ASTC indication lamp, ASTC OFF indica- tion lamp and ABS warning lamp are illumi- nated while these functions are suspended.It does not indicate a problem. When the
rear differential lock is disengaged, these lamps go out and function again.
Refer to “ASTC indication lamp, ASTC
OFF indication lamp” on page 6-61.
If only the ABS warning lamp
illuminates
Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Restart the engine and check to see whether
the lamp goes out after a few minutes driv- ing; if it then remains off during driving,
there is no problem.
However, if the warning lamp do not disap- pear, or if they come on again when the vehi-
cle is driven, we recommend you to have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.
If the ABS warning lamp and
brake warning lamp illuminate
at the same time
The ABS and brake force distribution func-
tion may not work, so hard braking could
make the vehicle unstable.
Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and we rec- ommend you to have it checked.
After driving on icy roads
After driving on snow or icy roads, remove
any snow and ice which may have accumula- ted around the wheels. On vehicles that have
an ABS, be careful not to damage the wheel
speed sensors (A) or the cables located at each wheel.
Power steering system
The power steering system operates while the
engine is running. It helps reduce the effort
needed to turn the steering wheel.
Power steering system
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