ECO mode MITSUBISHI L200 2012 (in English) User Guide

CAUTION
l
Operating the accelerator pedal while the
other foot is resting on the brake pedal
will affect braking efficiency and may
cause premature wear of brake pads.
l Use the selector lever in the correct shift
position in accordance with driving condi-
tions.
Never coast downhill backward with the
driving shift position {“D” (DRIVE) or
sports mode} or coast forward with the
“R” (REVERSE) position.
The engine stops and the brake pedal ef-
fort or the steering wheel handling weight
increasing could lead to an accident.
l Do not race the engine with brake pedal
pressed when the vehicle is stationary.
This can damage the automatic transmis-
sion.
Passing acceleration E00604500329
To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE) posi-
tion,

push the accelerator to the floor. The automat-
ic transmission will automatically downshift.
NOTE
l In “Sports mode”, downshifts do not take
place when the accelerator is depressed all
the way to the floor.
Waiting E00604600304
For short waiting periods, such as at traffic signals,
the

vehicle can be left in gear and held stationary
with the service brake. For longer waiting periods with the engine running,
place

the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) po-
sition.. CAUTION
l
Never
hold the vehicle stationary on a hill
using the accelerator pedal (without us-
ing the brake pedal). Always apply the
parking brake and/or service brakes.
l Unexpected acceleration may occur if the
selector lever is in a position other than
“P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL). Prior
to moving off after having stopped the ve-
hicle, make sure that the selector lever is
in the “D” (DRIVE) position.
Parking E00604700262
To park the vehicle, first bring it to a complete
stop,

fully engage the parking brake, and then
move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position.
If you are going to leave the vehicle unattended, al-
ways switch off the engine and remove the ignition
key. NOTE
l On

a slope, be sure to apply the parking
brake before moving the selector lever to the
“P” (PARK) position. If you move the selec-
tor lever to the “P” (PARK) position before
applying the parking brake, it may be diffi-
cult to disengage the selector lever from the
“P” (PARK) position when next you drive
the vehicle, requiring application of a strong
force to the selector lever to move from the
“P” (PARK) position.
When the automatic transmission makes no speed
change E00604800683
If the transmission does not change speeds while
driving,

or your vehicle does not pick up enough
speed when starting on an uphill slope, it may be
that there is something unusual happening in the
transmission, causing a safety device to activate.
We recommend you to have your checked as soon
as possible. 1. If your vehicle has difficulty moving uphill,
shift the selector lever into 2 nd
gear of the
“Sports mode”.
This method might not work depending on
the type of transmission malfunction.
2. Once the vehicle is moving on a level road, move the selector lever back to “D” (DRIVE).
NOTE l When the selector lever position indicator in
the instrument panel blinks, it means that
there is an abnormal condition in the trans-
mission. Refer to “When the selector lever po-
sition indicator blinks” on page 4-19. Starting and driving
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Active Stability Control function
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The
Active Stability Control function is designed
to improve the vehicle’s stability by restraining its
tendency to slip sideways (for example, when round-
ing a curve in slippery conditions, or when the driv-
er takes rapid steering action to avoid an obstacle).
It works by controlling the engine output and brake
on each wheel.
NOTE
l On vehicles with the rear differential lock,
the Active Stability Control function does
not operate when the rear differential lock is
activated. “ASC OFF” switch
The
Active Stability Control function is automati-
cally activated when the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” position. You can deactivate the system
by pressing the “ASC OFF” switch when the vehi-
cle speed is below about 40 km/h (25 mph). To re-
activate the Active Stability Control function, press
the “ASC OFF” switch again. It is strongly recom-
mended that the Active Stability Control function
normally be kept activated.
Type 1
Type 2 NOTE
l If

the vehicle speed increases to about
120 km/h (74 mph) with the Active Stability
Control function deactivated, the Active Sta-
bility Control function automatically starts op-
erating. To subsequently stop the Active Sta-
bility Control function, stop the vehicle and
press the “ASC OFF” switch again. Active Traction Control function
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On

slippery surfaces, active traction control func-
tion prevents the drive wheels from excessive spin-
ning, thus helping the vehicle to start moving from
a stop. It also provides sufficient driving force and
steering performance as the vehicle turns at acceler-
ated speeds. CAUTION
l
When
driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy
road, be sure to install snow tyres and
drive the vehicle at moderate speeds.
ASTC indication lamp, ASTC OFF in-
dication lamp E00617100071
The Active Stability Control function and active
traction

control function share the same indication
lamp.
The indication lamps should illuminate when the ig-
nition switch is turned to the “ON” position and
should go off after a few seconds.
If the indication lamps stay on or do not illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” po-
sition, we recommend you to have your vehicle in-
spected as soon as possible. indication lamp blinks when the Active Stabili-
ty

Control function or active traction control func-
tion is operating. Starting and driving
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Additional precautions for vehicles equipped with
an automatic transmission
It
is recommended the “2” (SECOND) position
(4A/T) or 2 nd
gear in sports mode (5A/T) on slopes
or at low speed. Use the “L” (LOW) position
(4A/T) or 1 st
gear in sports mode (5A/T) in moun-
tainous areas in order to make better use of engine
braking and to assist the brake system. However,
be sure that the speed does not exceed the maxi-
mum speed limit for the selected gear. Starting and driving
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CAUTION
l
Normally, use the “ ” (outside) posi-
tion to keep the windscreen and side win-
dows clear and quickly remove fog or
frost from the windscreen.
If high cooling performance is desired, or
if the outside air is dusty or otherwise con-
taminated, use the “ ”
(recirculation)
position. Set the air selection lever to the
“ ”
(outside) position periodically to in-
crease ventilation so that the windows do
not become fogged up.
l Use of the “ ”
(recirculation) position
for extended time may cause the windows
to fog up.
Air conditioning switch* E00701500781
Push the switch, and the air conditioning compres-
sor

will turn on. The air conditioning indication
lamp (A) will come on. Push the switch again and the air conditioning com-
pressor will stop and the indication lamp goes off.
CAUTION
l
When
using the air conditioning, the
idling speed may slightly increase as the
air conditioning compressor is switched
on/off automatically. While the vehicle
with an A/T is stationary, fully depress
the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle
from creeping.
Operating the air conditioning system E00701800247
Heating
Set
the mode selection dial to the “ ”
position
and set the air selection lever to the “ ” (outside)
position. Turn the temperature control dial clockwise or anti-
clockwise

to the desired temperature. Select the de-
sired blower speed. NOTE
l For

maximum heat, set the blower speed at
the 3 rd
position. For pleasant driving
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Cooling (vehicles with air conditioning)
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Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” posi-
tion.
2. Set the air selection lever to the “ ”
(out-
side) position.
3. Push the air conditioning switch (B).
4. Change the temperature by turning the con- trol dial clockwise or anticlockwise.
5. Select the desired blower speed. CAUTION
l
If
the outside air is dusty or otherwise con-
taminated, or if high cooling performance
is desired, set air selection lever to the
“ ”
(recirculation) position and the tem-
perature control dial all the way to the left.
Set to the “ ”
(outside) position period-
ically to increase ventilation so that the
windows do not become fogged up.
Combination of unheated air and heated air E00702000451
Select the mode selection dial to the position
shown

in the illustration and set the air selection lev-
er to the “ ” (outside) position.
The

air flow will be directed to the leg area and the
upper part of the passenger compartment. Select
the desired blower speed. Warm air flows to the leg area and unheated or
slightly

warm air (depending upon temperature set-
ting) flows to the upper part of the passenger com-
partment.
Demisting of the windscreen and door windows E00702100579 CAUTION
l
For
safety, make sure you have a clear
view through all the windows.
To remove frost or mist from the windscreen and
door
windows, use the mode selection dial (“ ”
or “ ”).For pleasant driving
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Recirculated air {Indication lamp (A) is ON}
Air
is recirculated inside the passenger com-
partment. CAUTION
l
Normally, use the outside position to keep
the

windscreen and side windows clear
and quickly remove fog or frost from the
windscreen.
If high cooling performance is desired, or
if the outside air is dusty or otherwise con-
taminated use the recirculation position.
Switch to the outside position periodically
to increase ventilation so that the win-
dows do not become fogged up.
l Use of the recirculation position for exten-
ded time may cause the windows to fog up. Air conditioning switch
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Push

the switch, and the air conditioning compres-
sor will turn on. The air conditioning indication
lamp (A) will come on. Push the switch again, and the air conditioning com-
pressor will stop and the indication lamp goes off.
CAUTION
l
When
using the air conditioning, the
idling speed may slightly increase as the
air conditioning compressor is switched
on/off automatically. While the vehicle
with an A/T is stationary, fully depress
the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle
from creeping. Operating the system in automatic
mode
E00704100919 In normal conditions, use the system in the AUTO
mode and follow these procedures:
1. Set

the blower speed selection dial to the “AU-
TO” position.
2. Select the temperature control dial to the de- sired temperature. The temperature can be
set within a range of 17 to 27 (Type 1) or 20
to 30 (Type 2). The temperature will gradual-
ly increase as the dial is turned to the right.
3. Set the mode selection dial to the “AUTO” position.
4. Push the air conditioning switch to operate the air conditioning. When the air condition-
ing operates, the indication lamp (A) in the di-
al will come on.
The outlet port (except “ ”)
and blower speed,
and ON/OFF of air conditioning will be controlled
automatically. For pleasant driving
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To adjust the volume
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VOL (Volume control)
Turn
the VOL knob (2) clockwise to increase the
volume;
anticlockwise to decrease the volume. The status
will be displayed in the display (5).
To adjust the tone E00708801269
Press the button (3) to select BASS TRE-
BLE FADER BALANCE SCV Audio
adjust

mode off. The status will be displayed in the
display (5).
BASS (Bass tone control)
Press the audio adjust button (4) either or to
select the desired bass level. TREBLE (Treble tone control)
Press

the audio adjust button (4) either or to
select the desired treble level.
FADER (Front/Rear balance control)
Press

the audio adjust button (4) either or to
balance

the volume of sound from the front and the
rear speakers.
BALANCE (Left/Right balance control)
Press the audio adjust button (4) either or to
balance

the volume of sound from the left and the
right speakers. SCV (Speed Compensated Volume) function
The

Speed Compensated Volume function is a fea-
ture that automatically adjusts the VOL, BASS,
MID, and TREBLE settings in accordance with the
vehicle speed.
The effects of the SCV function can be selected ei-
ther of three levels (LOW, MID and HIGH). Select
the degree of your choice by pressing the audio ad-
just button (4) either or . If you want to stop
the SCV function, select the OFF.
NOTE
l Audio

adjust mode will be cancelled when an-
other mode is selected or no adjustment is per-
formed for more than 10 seconds. For pleasant driving
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To listen to the radio
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1. Press
the PWR switch (1) to turn the audio
system ON and OFF. The system turns on in
the last mode used.
2. Press the RADIO buttons (5) to select the de- sired band.
3. Press the TUNE/SEEK button (3 or 4) to tune to a station, or press one of the memory
select buttons (2) to recall a station memo-
rised for that button.
To tune the radio E00709100451
Automatic tuning
After
keeping the TUNE/SEEK button (3 or 4) de-
pressed, release the button, and the selected station
reception will start.
Manual tuning
The frequency changes every time the TUNE/
SEEK button (3 or 4) is pressed. Press the button to
select the desired station. To enter frequencies into the memory
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Manual setting
You

can assign to the memory select buttons (2) a
maximum of 18 stations in the FM band (6 FM1, 6
FM2 and 6 FM3 stations) and 6 stations each in the
MW and LW band. (Stations already assigned to
the memory select buttons are replaced by any new-
ly assigned stations.) Follow the steps described below.
1. Press
either the TUNE/SEEK button (3 or 4)
to tune the frequency to be entered in the mem-
ory.
2. Press one of the memory select buttons (2) for 2 seconds or longer.
The number of the button corresponding to
the entry in the memory and the frequency
are displayed. 3. The
preset memory setting is retrieved by
pressing the button and then releasing it with-
in 2 seconds.
Automatic setting
With the method, all manually set stations in the
band currently selected for reception are replaced
with stations in the same band that are automatical-
ly selected in order of signal strength. The radio au-
tomatically selects 6 stations in the FM band (FM3
station only) and 6 stations each in the MW and
LW band.

Follow the steps described below. 1. With the radio mode selected, hold down theRADIO button (5) for 2 seconds or longer.
The 6 stations with the best signal strength
will automatically be assigned to the memo-
ry select buttons (2), with the lowest-frequen-
cy station being assigned to the lowest-num-
ber button.
2. When you subsequently press a memory se- lect button to select a channel number, the ra-
dio will begin receiving the station assigned
to that number.
NOTE l If you press the RADIO button (5) for 2 sec-
onds or longer while tuning in the FM1 or
FM2 band, the radio will automatically
switch to the FM3 band, where the automatic
seeking/storing will be activated. For pleasant driving
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AF (Alternative Frequencies) function
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The
AF function finds a station broadcasting the
same program and selects the station with the stron-
gest signal of AF lists.
The AF function is turned on (with the AF indica-
tor (12) shown on the display) at all times unless
you manually switch it off.

The AF function can be turned ON and OFF.
Refer to “Function setup mode” on page 5-21.
CT (Clock Time) function E00721000131
The clock can be set automatically by using the sig-
nal

from the local RDS stations. Refer to “Adjust-
ing the time” on page 3-12.
REG (Regional) function E00721100057
REG function limits to receive the stations broad-
casting regional programs.
Regional

programming and regional networks are
organized differently depending on the country or
area (they may be changed according to the hour,
state, or broadcast area), so if you don’t want to re-
ceive the regional programs automatically, you can
set up REG ON not to receive regional programs.

The REG function can be turned ON and OFF.
Refer to “Function setup mode” on page 5-21.
PI (Program Identification) search function E00721200221
When travelling long distance and the recalled pre-
set

station is weak, the radio searches another fre-
quency broadcasting the same programming with
the same PI code in AF list. If there are no frequencies broadcasting the same
programming,

the radio searches a frequency broad-
casting the regional programming. The radio suc-
ceeds in searching the regional programming, then
the display shows the REG indicator (11).
If the radio does not succeed in searching the re-
gional programming, the radio returns to the recal-
led preset station.
The PI function can be turned ON and OFF.
Refer to “Function setup mode” on page 5-21.
NOTE
l While searching, the audio system is muted.
The display shows “WAIT” or “SEARCH”.
PTY (Program type) E00721300349
RDS broadcasts are classified according to pro-
gram

type (PTY) as follows. Use the TUNE/SEEK
button (3 or 4) to select your desired PTY.
1. NEWS
2. AFFAIRS (Current affairs)
3. INFO (Information)
4. SPORT
5. EDUCATE (Education)
6. DRAMA
7. CULTURE
8. SCIENCE
9. VARIED
10. POP M (Pop music)
11. ROCK M (Rock music)
12. EASY M (Easy music)
13. LIGHT M (Light classics)
14. CLASSICS
15. OTHER M (Other music)
16. WEATHER (Weather information)
17. FINANCE
18. CHILDREN 19. SOCIAL
20.

RELIGION
21. PHONE IN
22. TRAVEL
23. LEISURE
24. JAZZ
25. COUNTRY
26. NATION M (National music)
27. OLDIES
28. FOLK M (Folk music)
29. DOCUMENT
To search for a broadcast of desired program type: 1. Press the PTY button (7).
2. Press the TUNE/SEEK button (3 or 4) forless than 1 second repeatedly to select your
desired PTY.
3. Two seconds after a desired PTY has been se- lected, the radio will begin to search for a
broadcast of your selected PTY. During
search, the selected PTY on the display blinks.
4. When the radio picks up a station with your desired PTY, the display will show the name
of the station. For pleasant driving
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NOTE
l If
the TUNE/SEEK button (3 or 4) is pressed
for more than 1 second, the radio will try to
find out another broadcast of the same pro-
gram type as currently selected.
l If no station is found with your desired PTY,
the display will show “EMPTY” for about
5 seconds and the radio will return to the pre-
vious station.
How to enter PTYs in the memory E00721400135
As many as 6 PTYs can be entered in the memory.
Follow the steps described below.
1. Press

either the TUNE/SEEK button (3 or 4)
to tune the PTY to be entered in the memory.
2. Press one of the memory select buttons (2) for 2 seconds or longer. The number of the
button corresponding to the entry into the
memory and the PTY are displayed.
3. The preset memory setting is retrieved by pressing the button and then releasing it with-
in about 2 seconds.
Traffic information E00721600254
The radio will automatically tune in to traffic infor-
mation

broadcasts while receiving FM broadcasts
or playing compact discs etc.
To select this function, follow the instructions below. 1. Press the TP button (6). The display willshow “TP” (13). If the RDS data can be read,
the display will show “RDS” (9). If not, the
display will show “NO RDS” for about 5 sec-
onds. 2. If
the radio detects traffic information on ei-
ther the station currently selected or another
station, the display will show “TRAF INF”
for 5 seconds followed by a 2-second indica-
tion of the frequency. Then, it will show the
name of the station broadcasting the traffic in-
formation to which you will listen. The vol-
ume level is set separately for listening to nor-
mal audio programs and for listening to traf-
fic information. The volume level will there-
fore change automatically to that set when
traffic information was last received. When
the traffic information broadcast is over, the
radio will return to the previously received
program and to the corresponding volume lev-
el.
3. Press the TP button (6) to return to the previ- ous condition.
NOTE l While “TP” is illuminated, the radio stops on-
ly at TP stations even if the TUNE/SEEK but-
ton (3 or 4) is pressed. TP (Traffic information Program) search function
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The traffic information program standby function
is

turned on (with the TP indicator (13) shown on
the display) and after about 45 seconds since the
RDS indicator (9) turns off due to weak signal or
the tuning station is changed over from a TP sta-
tion to a station which does not broadcast traffic in-
formation, and seeks out a TP station in all frequen-
cies automatically.

The TP search function can be turned ON and OFF.
Refer to “Function setup mode” on page 5-21. For pleasant driving
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