MITSUBISHI L200 2019 Owner's Manual (in English)

8.Turn the wheel nuts clockwise by hand
to initially tighten them.
>Type 1: On vehicles with steel wheels@
Temporarily tighten the wheel nuts by hand until the tapered parts of the wheel nuts make light contact with the seats of the wheel holes and the wheel is not
loose.
>Type 2: On vehicles with aluminium
wheels@
Temporarily tighten the wheel nuts by hand until the flange parts of the wheel nuts make light contact with the wheel
and the wheel is not loose.NOTEz Flange nuts can be temporarily used on the
steel spare wheel as shown in the illustra- tion, but return to the original wheel and tyre
as soon as possible.CAUT,ONz Never apply oil to either the wheel bolts or
the nuts, or they will tighten too much.NOTEz If all 4 aluminium wheels are changed to
steel wheels. e. g. when fitting winter tyres,
use tapered nuts.
9. Put the notch (K) provided on the jack
handle end on the valve (L) of the jack.
Using the jack handle, turn the release valve anticlockwise slowly to lower thevehicle until the tyre touches the ground.
:ARN,NGz Be sure to open the release valve slowly. If
it is opened quickly, the vehicle will drop abruptly and the jack may come out of position, causing a serious accident.
10. Tighten the nuts crisscross in 2 or 3 steps
until each nut has been tightened secure-
ly.
How to change a tyre
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Tightening torqueSteel wheel: 137 to 157 N

To store the spare wheel
1.Install the hanger disc (A) in the wheel
disc hole.
2. Turn the wheel nut wrench (B) clock-
wise to wind up the chain.
NOTEz Confirm that the hanger disc is securely fit-
ted in the wheel disc hole when the wheel isjust lifted off the ground.
3. After winding up the spare wheel suffi-
ciently, make sure it is not loose (the tightening torque should be approxi-
mately 40 N

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 “Emergen-
cy towing” in this part.The regulations concerning towing may dif-
fer from country to country. It is recommen-
ded that you obey the regulations of the area where you are driving your vehicle.Towing the vehicle by a tow
truckCAUT,ONz This vehicle must not be towed by a tow
truck using sling lift type equipment (Type A) as illustrated. Using a sling lift will dam-age the bumper and front end.
z On 4WD vehicles, be sure to set the drive
mode-selector to “2H” position and transportthe vehicle with the driving wheels on a car-
riage (Type D or E) as illustrated. Never try to tow with the drive mode-selector in “4H”
or “4L” positions (Easy Select 4WD), “4H”, “4HLc” or “4LLc” positions (Super Select4WD II) and with the front or rear wheels on the ground (Type B or C) as illustrated. This
could result in driving system damage or the vehicle may jump at the carriage. If you can-not set the drive mode-selector to “2H” posi- tion or the transmission is malfunctioning ordamaged, transport the vehicle with the allwheels on a carriage (Type D or E) as illus-
trated.
z As your vehicle is equipped with the Active
Stability & Traction Control system (ASTC), if the vehicle is towed with the ig-
nition switch in the “ON” position or the op-
eration mode in ON and only the front wheels or only the rear wheels raised off the
ground, the active Traction Control System may operate, resulting in an accident.
Towing
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CAUT,ONzOn 2WD vehicles, if the transmission is mal-
functioning or damaged, transport the vehi- cle with the driving wheels on a carriage (Type C, D or E) as illustrated.
z If you tow a vehicle with automatic trans-
mission with the driving wheels on the
ground (Type B) as illustrated, make sure that the towing speed and distance given be-
low are never exceeded, causing damage to the transmission.

Towing speed: 30 km/h (19 mph)
Towing distance: 80 km (50 miles)

For the towing speed and the towing dis- tance, follow the local driving laws and reg-
ulations.
z On vehicles with manual transmission, do
not tow the vehicle with the rear wheels onthe ground (Type B) as illustrated.
Towing with front wheels off the
ground (Type B)
On vehicles with automatic transmission,
place the selector lever in the “N” (NEU- TRAL) position.
Release the parking brake.
CAUT,ONz Never tow an automatic transmission vehicle
with the front wheels up (and the rear wheels
on the ground) (Type B) when the automatic
transmission fluid level is low. This may
cause serious and expensive damage to the
transmission.
Towing with rear wheels off the
ground (Type C)
Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral)
position (manual transmission) or the selector
lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (auto-
matic transmission). Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” position or put the operation
mode in ACC and secure the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a rope or tie-down strap. Never place the ignition switch
in the “LOCK” position or put the operation
mode in OFF when towing.
Emergency towing
If towing service is not available in an emer- gency, your vehicle may be temporarily tow-ed by a rope secured to the towing hook.
If your vehicle is to be towed by another ve-
hicle or if your vehicle tows another vehicle, pay careful attention to the following points.
If your vehicle is to be towed by
another vehicle
1. The front towing hooks are located as
shown in the illustration. Secure the tow
rope to the front towing hook.
NOTEz Using any part other than the designated
towing hooks could result in damage to the
vehicle body.
z Using a wire rope or metal chain can result
in damage to the vehicle body. It is best to use a non-metallic rope. If you use a wire
rope or metal chain, wrap it with cloth at any
point where it touches the vehicle body.
z Take care that the tow rope is kept as hori-
zontal as possible. An angled tow rope can damage the vehicle body.
Towing
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NOTEzSecure the tow rope to the same side towing
hook, to keep the tow rope as straight as pos-
sible.
2. Keep the engine running.
If the engine is not running, perform the
following operation to unlock the steer- ing wheel.
[Except for vehicles equipped with key-
less operation system@
On vehicles with manual transmission, turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” or
“ON” position.
On vehicles with automatic transmis- sion, turn the ignition switch to the
“ON” position.
[For vehicles with the keyless operation
system@
On vehicles with manual transmission, put the operation mode in ACC or ON.
On vehicles with automatic transmis- sion, put the operation mode in ON.
NOTEz For vehicles equipped with the Auto Stop &
Go (AS&G) system, press the “Auto Stop &Go (AS&G) OFF” switch to deactivate theAuto Stop & Go (AS&G) system before stopping the vehicle.
Refer to “To deactivate” on page 6-26.:ARN,NGz When the engine is not running, the brake
booster and power steering pump do notoperate. This means higher brake depres- sion force and higher steering effort are
required. Therefore, vehicle operation is
very difficult.CAUT,ONz Do not leave the ignition switch in the
“LOCK” position or the operation mode in
OFF. The steering wheel will lock, causing
loss of control.
3. Place the gearshift lever in the “N”
(Neutral) position (manual transmission) or the selector lever in the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position (automatic transmis-
sion).
4. On 4WD vehicles, set the drive mode se-
lector to the “2H” position.
5. Turn on the hazard warning lamps if re-
quired by law. (Follow the local driving
laws and regulations.)
6. During towing make sure that close con-
tact is maintained between the drivers of
both vehicles, and that the vehicles trav-
el at low speed.
:ARN,NGz Avoid sudden braking, acceleration and
steering wheel movements; such driving
operation could cause damage to the tow-
ing hook or tow rope.
People in the vicinity could be injured as a
result.
z When going down a long slope, the brakes
may overheat, reducing effectiveness.
Have your vehicle transported by a tow truck.CAUT,ONz The person in the vehicle being towed must
pay attention to the brake lamps of the tow- ing vehicle and make sure the rope never be-
comes slack.
z When a vehicle with an automatic transmis-
sion is to be towed by another vehicle with
all the wheels on the ground, make sure that the towing speed and distance given below
are never exceeded, avoiding damage to the
transmission.

Towing speed: 30 km/h (19 mph)
Towing distance: 80 km (50 miles)

For the towing speed and the towing dis- tance, follow the local driving laws and reg-
ulations.
Towing
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If your vehicle tows another ve-
hicle (vehicles with rear towing hook only)
The rear towing hook is located as shown inthe illustration. Secure the tow rope to the
rear towing hook.
Otherwise, the instructions are the same as for “When being towed by another vehicle”.
NOTEz Using any part other than the designated
towing hook could result in damage to thevehicle body.CAUT,ONz On vehicles with Super Select 4WD II, when
you are going to tow another vehicle, set the drive mode-selector to “4H” position.
Selecting “2H” drive may increase the dif-
ferential oil temperature, resulting in possi-
ble 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.NOTEz Do not tow a vehicle heavier than your own
vehicle.Operation under adverse
driving conditions
On a flooded road
z Avoid flooded roads. In the event driv-
ing flooded roads, doing so may causethe following serious damage to the ve-
hicle.

On a wet road
zWhen driving in rain or on a road with
many puddles a layer of water may form
between the tyres and the road surface.
This reduces a tyre’s frictional resistance
on the road, resulting in loss of steering stability and braking capability.

To cope with this, observe the following items:

(a) Drive your vehicle at a slow speed.
(b) Do not drive on worn tyres.
(c) Always maintain the specified tyre inflation pressures.
On a snow-covered or frozen road
z When driving on a snow-covered or fro-
zen road, it is recommended that you use snow tyres or snow traction device (tyre chains).
Refer to the “Snow tyres” and “Snow
traction device (tyre chains)” sections.
z Avoid high-speed operation, sudden ac-
celeration, abrupt brake application and
sharp cornering.
z Depressing the brake pedal during travel
on snowy or icy roads may cause tyre
slippage and skidding. When traction be-
tween the tyres and the road is reduced the wheels may skid and the vehicle can-
not readily be brought to a stop by con- ventional braking techniques. Brakingwill differ, depending upon whether you
have anti-lock brake system (ABS). If you do have ABS, brake by pressing the brake pedal hard, and keeping it pressed.
If you do not have ABS, pump the brake
pedal with short rapid jabs, each time
fully applying and fully releasing for
greatest effect.
z Allow extra distance between your vehi-
cle and the vehicle in front of you, and avoid sudden braking.
z Accumulation of ice on the braking sys-
tem can cause the wheels to lock. Pull away from a standstill slowly after con-
firming safety around the vehicle.CAUT,ONz Do not press the accelerator pedal rapidly. If
the wheels break free of the ice, the vehicle
could suddenly start moving and possibly cause an accident.On a bumpy or rutted road
Drive as slow as possible when driving on
bumpy or rutted roads.
CAUT,ONz The impact on tyres and/or wheels when
driving on a bumpy or rutted road can dam- age the tyre and/or wheel.
Operation under adverse driving conditions
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Cleaning the interior of your vehicle.................................................. 9-02 Cleaning the exterior of your vehicle..................................................9-039ehiclecare
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Vehicle care precautions
In order to maintain the value of your vehi- cle, it is necessary to perform regular mainte- nance using the proper procedures. Always
maintain your vehicle in compliance with en- vironmental pollution control regulations.
Carefully select the materials used for wash- ing, etc., to be sure that they do not contain corrosives. If in doubt, we recommend you toconsult a specialist for selection of these ma-
terials.CAUT,ONz Cleaning products can be dangerous. Always
follow the instructions of the cleaning prod- uct supplier.
z To avoid damage, never use the following to
clean your vehicle: