towing MITSUBISHI L200 2018 Owner's Manual (in English)

Warning lampsE00502400147Brake warning lamp
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This lamp illuminates whenthe ignition switch is turnedto the “ON” position or the
operation mode is put in ON, and goes off after a few sec-onds.
Always make sure that the lamp goes off be- fore driving.
With the ignition switch or the operation mode in ON, the brake warning lamp illumi-
nates under the following conditions:
l When the parking brake lever has been
engaged.
l When the brake fluid level in the reser-
voir falls to a low level.
l When the brake force distribution func-
tion is not operating correctly.

With the ignition switch or the operation
mode in ON, a buzzer sounds under the fol- lowing condition:
l The vehicle speed exceeds 8 km/h
(5 mph) with the parking brake applied.
CAUTIONl In the situations listed below, brake perform-
ance may be compromised or the vehicle may become unstable if brakes are applied
suddenly; consequently, avoid driving at
high speeds or applying the brakes suddenly. Furthermore, the vehicle should be brought
to a stop in a safe location and to have it
checked.
• The brake warning lamp does not illumi-
nate when the parking brake is applied ordoes not turn off when the parking brake is released.
• The ABS warning lamp and brake warn-
ing lamp illuminate at the same time
For details, refer to “ABS warning lamp”
on page 6-57.
• The brake warning lamp remains illumi-
nated during driving.
l The vehicle should be brought to a halt in
the following manner when brake perform- ance has deteriorated.
• Depress the brake pedal harder than usual.
Even if the brake pedal moves down to
the very end of its possible stroke, keep it
pressed down hard.
• Should the brakes fail, use engine braking
to reduce your speed and pull the parking
brake lever.
Depress the brake pedal to operate the
stop lamp to alert the vehicles behind you.Check engine warning lamp
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This lamp is a part of an on-
board diagnostic system
which monitors the emis-
sions, engine control system or A/T control system.
If a problem is detected in
one of these systems, this lamp illuminates or flashes.
Although your vehicle will usually be driva-
ble and not need towing, we recommend you
to have the system checked as soon as possi-
ble.
This lamp will also illuminate when the igni-
tion switch is turned “ON” or the operation mode is put in ON, and goes off after the en-gine has started. If it does not go off after the
engine has started, we recommend you to have the vehicle checked.
CAUTIONl Prolonged driving with this lamp on may
cause further damage to the emission control
system. It could also affect fuel economy and drivability.
l If the lamp does not illuminate when the ig-
nition switch is turned to the “ON” position
or the operation mode is put in ON, we rec- ommend you to have the system checked.
Warning lamps
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Economical driving............................................................................. 6-02
Driving, alcohol and drugs.................................................................. 6-02
Safe driving techniques....................................................................... 6-03
Running-in recommendations............................................................. 6-04 Parking brake...................................................................................... 6-05
Parking................................................................................................ 6-06
Steering wheel height and reach adjustment....................................... 6-07
Inside rear-view mirror....................................................................... 6-08 Outside rear-view mirrors................................................................... 6-09
Ignition switch*...................................................................................6-13 Engine switch*.................................................................................... 6-14
Steering wheel lock............................................................................. 6-16
Starting and stopping the engine......................................................... 6-18
Diesel particulate filter (DPF)............................................................. 6-22 Turbocharger operation*..................................................................... 6-23Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system*..................................................... 6-23
Manual transmission*......................................................................... 6-27 Automatic transmission Sports Mode 5A/T........................................6-29Easy Select 4WD*.............................................................................. 6-35
Super Select 4WD II*......................................................................... 6-40
Rear differential lock*........................................................................ 6-45 4-wheel drive operation*.................................................................... 6-49
Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation............. 6-51
Cautions on handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles................................. 6-52
Braking................................................................................................ 6-53
Hill start assist..................................................................................... 6-54
Brake assist system............................................................................. 6-55
Emergency stop signal system*.......................................................... 6-56
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)............................................................ 6-56Power steering system.........................................................................6-58
Active Stability & Traction Control (ASTC)*....................................6-59
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)............................................................. 6-62 Cruise control*.................................................................................... 6-63
Speed Limiter...................................................................................... 6-69
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*...................................................... 6-75
Rear-view camera*............................................................................. 6-79
Cargo loads......................................................................................... 6-83Trailer towing......................................................................................6-84Starting and driving
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Running-in recommendationsE00600404315
During the running-in period for the first 1,000 km (620 miles), it is advisable to drive your new vehicle using the following precautions as a guideline to aid long life as well as future economy and performance.
l Do not race the engine at high speeds.
l Avoid rapid starting, accelerating, braking and prolonged high-speed running.
l Keep to the running-in speed limit shown below.
Please note that the legal speed limits displayed must be adhered to.
l Do not exceed loading limits.
l Refrain from towing a trailer.Vehicles with M/T
Shift point
Speed limit2WDVehicles with Easy Select 4WDVehicles with Super Select 4WD II2H, 4H4L2H, 4H, 4HLc4LLc1st
gear20 km/h (12 mph)20 km/h (12 mph)5 km/h (3 mph)20 km/h (12 mph)5 km/h (3 mph)2nd
gear40 km/h (25 mph)40 km/h (25 mph)15 km/h (9 mph)40 km/h (25 mph)15 km/h (9 mph)3rd
gear65 km/h (40 mph)65 km/h (40 mph)25 km/h (16 mph)65 km/h (40 mph)25 km/h (16 mph)4th
gear95 km/h (59 mph)95 km/h (59 mph)35 km/h (22 mph)95 km/h (59 mph)35 km/h (22 mph)5th
gear110 km/h (68 mph)110 km/h (68 mph)
45 km/h (28 mph)
115 km/h (71 mph)
45 km/h (28 mph)6th
gear55 km/h (34 mph)55 km/h (34 mph)
Running-in recommendations
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lRemove the insects, dried grass, etc.
clogging the radiator core and A/T oil
cooler.
l After crossing a stream, be sure to have
the following items inspected at a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point and take the necessary
measures. • Check the brake system and, if neces-
sary, have it serviced.
• Check the engine, transmission, trans-
fer, and differential oil or grease level and turbidity. If the oil or grease is
milky, it indicates water contamina-
tion. Replace it with new oil or grease.
• Grease the propeller shaft.
• Check the inside of the vehicle. If in-
gress of water is found, dry the carpetetc.
• Inspect the headlamps. If the head-
lamp bulb is flooded with water, have
the headlamp drained off.Cautions on handling of 4-
wheel drive vehicles E00606802102
Tyres and wheels
Since the driving torque can be applied to the 4 wheels, the performance of the vehiclewhen operating in 4-wheel drive is greatly af-
fected by the condition of the tyres.
Pay close attention to the tyres.
l Install specified tyres on all wheels. Re-
fer to “Tyres and wheels” on page 11-15.
l Be sure to the appropriate tyre inflation
pressure according to no cargo or cargo.
Refer to “Tyre inflation pressures” on
page 10-12.
l Be sure to fit all 4 tyres and wheels of
the same size and type.
When replacement of any of the tyres or wheels is necessary, replace all of them.
l All tyres should be rotated whenever the
wear difference between the front and
rear tyres is recognizable.
Good vehicle performance cannot be expec-
ted if there is a difference in wear between tyres. Refer to “Tyre rotation” on page 10-13.
l Check the tyre inflation pressure regular-
ly.
CAUTIONl Always use tyres of the same size, same
type, and same brand, and which have no wear differences. Using the tyres which dif-
fer in size, type, brands or the degree of wear or the inappropriate tyre inflation pres-
sure, will increase the differential oil tem- perature and may be impossible to shift the transfer, resulting in possible damage to the
driving system. Further, the drive train will be subjected to excessive loading, possibly
leading to oil leakage, component seizure, or
other serious faults.
Towing
If towing is necessary, we recommend you to
have it done by your MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point or a
commercial tow truck service.
In the following cases, transport the vehicle
using a tow truck.
l The engine runs but the vehicle does not
move or abnormal noise is produced.
l Inspection of the vehicle’s underside re-
veals that oil or some other fluid is leak- ing.
Cautions on handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles
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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.CAUTIONl 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
WARNINGl 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
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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.
CAUTIONl 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.
WARNINGl 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.
l 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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CAUTIONlWhen
indication lamp blinks, Active Sta-
bility Control function or active traction con-
trol function is operating, which means that
the road is slippery or that your vehicle’s
wheels are beginning to slip. If this happens, drive slower with less accelerator input.
l If an abnormal condition occurs in the sys-
tem while driving, the
indication lamp
will illuminate.
In these cases, follow these procedures:
• If the temperature in the braking system
continues to increase due to continuous
brake control on a slippery road surface,
the
indication lamp will blink, and op-
eration of the active traction control func-
tion will be suspended to protect the brake
system. (The engine control of the active traction control function and normal brake
operation will not be affected.) Park your vehicle in a safe place. When the tempera-
ture in the braking system has come
down, the
indication lamp will go off
and the Active Stability Control function and active traction control function willstart operating again.
CAUTION• If the indication lamp does not go out
even though the above procedure is fol-
lowed, there could be a problem in the system.
Stop the engine and start the engine again
and check whether the
indication lamp
goes out. If the indication lamp goes out, there is no abnormal condition.
If the
indication lamp illuminates even
after your vehicle is driven a short dis-
tance after re-starting the engine, we rec-
ommend you to have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
l If the vehicle is towed with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position or the operation
mode in ON and only the front wheels or on- ly the rear wheels raised off the ground, the
ASTC may operate, resulting in an accident.
When towing the vehicle with the front wheels raised, keep the ignition switch in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position or the operation
mode in ACC or OFF. When towing the ve-
hicle with the rear wheels raised, keep the ignition switch in the “ACC” position or theoperation mode in ACC.
Refer to “Towing” on page 8-23.
Trailer Stability Assist
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The trailer stability assist system helps safelyrunning while towing a trailer by controllingthe braking force of each wheel and enginepower in order to stabilize the motion when
detecting the continuous sway of the vehicle
caused by a trailer.
When the trailer stability assist system oper- ates the brakes, the brake lamp turns on.
About the towing of the trailer, refer to page
6-84.
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
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Trailer towingE00610001863
In order to tow a trailer with your vehicle,
when having a trailer towing device mounted that meets all relevant regulations in your
area, consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.
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 11-10.)
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.
Trailer towing
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Single cabClub cabDoublecab130 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 mm8184 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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ERA-GLONASS*............................................................................... 8-02
If the vehicle breaks down.................................................................. 8-07 If the operation mode cannot be changed to OFF (vehicles equipped with the keyless operation system)................................. 8-07
Emergency starting............................................................................. 8-07
Engine overheating............................................................................. 8-09
Bleeding the fuel system..................................................................... 8-10
Removal of water from the fuel filter................................................. 8-11
Tools, jack and jack handle................................................................. 8-11 How to change a tyre.......................................................................... 8-17
Towing................................................................................................ 8-23
Operation under adverse driving conditions....................................... 8-27For emergencies
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4.Remove the jack handle (G) from the
holder (H), and take out the handle.
5. Reverse the removing procedure when
storing the tools, jack and jack handle.
NOTEl When stowing the jack handle, align the
black-marked part (I) of the jack handle with
the holder (H).
Club cab
The tools are stored under the floor on the
left-hand side of the rear seat.
The jack, and jack handle are stored under the floor on the right-hand side of the rear seat. 1. Raise the seat cushion. Refer to “Folding
up the seat cushion (Club cab)*” on page
4-04.
Open the rear door. Refer to “To open or
close the rear door (Club cab)” on page
3-16.
2. Open the lid.
3. Remove the securing band (A), and then
take out the tools (B) on the left-hand side.
Tools, jack and jack handle
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