2020 MITSUBISHI L200 Owner's Manual (in English)

NOTEzThe indication lamp/display and drive mode
indicator display (vehicles equipped with the colour liquid crystal display) blink while the
rear differential lock is being switched be- tween its activated and deactivated condi-
tions. When the switching operation is com- plete, the indication lamp/display is either il-
luminated steadily or not illuminated.
z The ASTC and ABS functions are suspen-
ded while the rear differential lock is activa- ted. ASTC indication lamp, ASTC OFF indi-
cation lamp and ABS warning lamp/display are illuminated 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 “ABS warning lamp/display” on
page 6-74, “ASTC indication lamp or
ASTC OFF indication lamp” on page 6-78.
z If the indication lamp/display continues
blinking after the switch has been pressed to deactivate the rear differential lock, hold the
steering wheel in the straight ahead position
then slowly depress and release the accelera- tor pedal several times.
z If the indication lamp/display continues
blinking after the switch has been pressed to
activate the rear differential lock, bear in
mind the following instructions:

Examples of effective use of therear differential lockCAUT,ONz Use the rear differential lock only as an
emergency measure when the vehicle is stuck and cannot be freed with the drivemode-selector in “4L” or “4H” position (Easy Select 4WD) or in “4LLc” or “4HLc”
position (Super Select 4WD II). Deactivate the rear differential lock immediately afterusing it.
When one of the wheels has fall-
en in a ditch
When driving on rocky roads
When the vehicle is unable to move because
one of the wheels is suspended in the air.
When getting out of snow
When the vehicle is unable to get going be- cause one of the wheels is on the snow and
the other on a paved road.
Examples of incorrect use of
the rear differential lock:ARN,NGz If the “4L” or “4H” position (Easy Select
4WD), “4LLc” or “4HLc” position (SuperSelect 4WD II) is selected along with the rear differential lock, the following phe-
nomena appear and it is very dangerous.
Please be sure to release the rear differen- tial lock on normal roads.

:ARN,NGzIf the rear differential lock is used by mis-
take when turning a curve or making a
right or left turn at a crossing or the like:
The vehicle is unable to make a turn and may go straight ahead.:ARN,NGz If the rear differential lock is used by mis-
take except when making an emergencyescape on snow or frozen road: It becomes
difficult to make a steady turn.:ARN,NGz In the case where the condition of the
road is different for the right tyre to drive from the left tyre (such as one tyre on a paved road and the other on ice), direc-
tion of the vehicle may change abruptly
when engine braking or accelerating.
Do not use the rear differential lock ex- cept when making an emergency escape on a snow or frozen road, but drive with
4WD.
Rear differential lock*
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4-wheel drive operation*
By selecting 4-wheel drive, both axles of the vehicle are rigidly connected with each other. This improves the traction characteristics. When
turning sharp corners or moving forward and backward repeatedly, however, the drive line is stressed, which is felt as a braking effect. A 4-wheel
drive vehicle can accelerate more quickly and smoothly.
However, note that the braking distance is not shorter than that of a rear-wheel drive vehicle.
When using 4-wheel drive on rough roads (snow, mud, sand, etc.), it is important to operate the vehicle correctly.:ARN,NGz Control the accelerator pedal, brake pedal, steering wheel, etc. according to the landform and nature of the soil. The driver should accurately grasp
the surrounding circumstances and drive carefully according to the respective circumstances. Especially, the off-road may lead to loss of control
and may cause the vehicle to roll on its side or roof, which may cause an accident resulting in serious personal injury or death in the worst case.NOTEz The driving posture should be more upright and closer to the wheel than usual; adjust the seat to a good position for easy steering and pedal operation. Be
sure to wear the seat belt.
z After driving on rough roads, check each part of the vehicle and wash it thoroughly with water. Refer to the “Vehicle care” section and “Inspection and
maintenance following rough road operation” on page 6-66.
Even a vehicle without the equipment for Off Road mode and rear differential lock (if so equipped) run each road condition.
The vehicle with each equipment set the recommended mode of the list shown below in each road condition, it may help you drive smoothly.
Driving mode
Road conditionsDry paved road
and highwayPacked snow roadGravel roadDeep snow ormuddy roadSandy roadRocky roadEasy Select 4WD o p. 6-372H4H4H or 4L4H or 4L4H or 4L4H or 4L*1
: The Off Road mode and the rear differential lock cannot be used at the same time. When the rear differential lock is set to ON, the Off Road
mode turns off. In addition, when the rear differential lock is ON, the Off Road mode will be deactivated even if the Off Road mode-selector is
operated.
4-wheel drive operation*
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Driving mode
Road conditions
Dry paved road and highway Packed snow road Gravel road Deep snow or
muddy r oad Sandy road Rocky road
Super Select 4WD II o p. 6-46 2H or 4H
4H 4HLc or 4LLc 4HLc or 4LLc 4HLc or 4LLc 4HLc or 4LLc
Off Road mode-se- lector
o p. 6-53

Driving on dry paved road andhighway
Set the drive mode-selector to “2H” position (Easy Select 4WD), “2H” or “4H” position(Super Select 4WD II) to drive on the dry paved road. Especially on dry highway, never
select “4H” or “4L” position (Easy Select 4WD), “4HLc” or “4LLc” position (Super Select 4WD II).
CAUT,ONz Selecting “4H” or “4L” position (Easy Se-
lect 4WD), “4HLc” or “4LLc” position (Su-
per Select 4WD II) to drive on dry paved road will increase the fuel consumption withpossible 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 packed snow roads
Set the drive mode-selector to “4H” position,
in accordance with the road conditions, andthen gradually depress the accelerator pedal
for a smooth start.
NOTEz The use of snow tyres and/or tyre chains is
recommended.
z Maintain a safe distance between vehicles,
avoid sudden braking, and use engine brak-
ing (downshifting).CAUT,ONz Avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration,
and sharp turning; such operations could cause skidding and spinouts.Driving on unpaved roads
Check the road surface conditions and set the
drive mode-selector to “4H” or “4L” position (Easy Select 4WD), “4HLc” or “4LLc” posi- tion (Super Select 4WD II). Setting the Off
Road mode-selector (if so equipped) to “GRAVEL” may help you drive smoothly.
4-wheel drive operation*
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Driving through deep snow oron muddy roads
Set the drive mode-selector to “4H” or “4L”
position (Easy Select 4WD), “4HLc” or “4LLc” position (Super Select 4WD II) and
then gradually depress the accelerator pedal
for a smooth start. Keep the pressure on the accelerator pedal as constant as possible, and drive at low speed.
Set the Off Road mode-selector (if so equip-
ped) to “MUD/SNOW”, or set the rear differ-
ential lock (if so equipped) to ON if the vehi- cle is likely to get stuck. This may help you
drive smoothly.
:ARN,NGz 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.CAUT,ONz If any of following conditions occur while
the vehicle is being driven, immediately
park your vehicle in a safe place and follow these procedures:CAUT,ON

Check the sandy road condition and set the
drive mode-selector to “4H” or “4L” position (Easy Select 4WD), “4HLc” or “4LLc” posi-
tion (Super Select 4WD II). Gradually de- press the accelerator pedal to start the vehicleand drive at a possible constant low speed. Either set the Off Road mode-selector (if so
equipped) to “SAND”, or set the rear differ- ential lock (if so equipped) to ON if the vehi-
cle is likely to get stuck. This may help you drive smoothly.CAUT,ONz 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.Driving on a rocky road
Set the drive mode-selector to “4H” or “4L”
position (Easy Select 4WD), “4HLc” or “4LLc” position (Super Select 4WD II) and
drive at a low speed. Depending on the road condition, either set the Off Road modeselec-
tor (if so equipped) to “ROCK”, or set the
rear differential lock (if so equipped) to ON if
the vehicle is likely to get stuck. This may help you drive smoothly.
CAUT,ONz Avoid driving alone on rocky roads. When
driving on rocky roads, follow an experi- enced driver’s instruction for safe driving.NOTEz Drive on a road surface where the tyre treads
contact with rocks as far as possible.Descending steep grades
Set the drive mode-selector to “4H” or “4L”
position (Easy Select 4WD), “4HLc” or “4LLc” position (Super Select 4WD II), use
the engine brake (downshifting) and descend slowly.
If the vehicle cannot descend slowly even
while using the engine brake. The Hill De-
scent Control (if so equipped) may help drive smoothly.
For details, refer to “Hill Descent Control
(HDC)” on page 6-70.
4-wheel drive operation*
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