MITSUBISHI L200 2019 Owner's Manual (in English)

2.Dip cloth in fresh water and wring it out
well. Using this cloth, wipe off the deter-
gent thoroughly.
3. Apply leather protecting agent to the
genuine leather surface.NOTEz If genuine leather is wet with water or is
washed in water, wipe off water as quickly
as possible with a dry, soft cloth.
If left damp, mildew may grow.
z Organic solvents such as benzine, kerosene,
alcohol and petrol, acid or alkaline solvents
may discolour the genuine leather surface. Be sure to use neutral detergents.
z Remove dirty patches or oil substances
quickly as they can stain genuine leather.
z The genuine leather surface may harden and
shrink if it is exposed to direct sun for long hours. When your vehicle is parked, place itin the shade as much as possible.
z When the temperature of the vehicle interior
rises in summer, vinyl products left on the
genuine leather seat may deteriorate and stick to the seat.Cleaning the exterior of
your vehicle
If the following is left on your vehicle, it may cause corrosion, discolouration and stains,
wash the vehicle as soon as possible.
z Seawater, road deicing products.
z Soot and dust, iron powder from facto-
ries, chemical substance (acids, alkalis, coaltar, etc.).
z Droppings from birds, carcasses of in-
sects, tree sap, etc.Washing
Chemicals contained in the dirt and dust
picked up from the road surface can damage the paint coat and body of your vehicle if left in prolonged contact.
Frequent washing and waxing is the best way
to protect your vehicle from this damage. This will also be effective in protecting it
from environmental elements such as rain, snow, salt air, etc.
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
Park the vehicle in the shade and spray it
with water to remove dust. Next, using an ample amount of clean water and a car wash- ing brush or sponge, wash the vehicle from
top to bottom.
Use a mild car washing soap if necessary.
Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a soft
cloth. After washing the vehicle, carefully clean the joints and flanges of the doors, bon- net and other sections where dirt is likely to
remain.
CAUT,ONz When washing the under side of your vehi-
cle or wheel, be careful not to injure your hands.
z If your vehicle has rain sensor wipers, place
the wiper switch lever in the “OFF” position
to deactivate the rain sensor before washing the vehicle. Otherwise, the wipers will oper-ate in the presence of water spray on the
windscreen and may get damaged as a result.
z Refrain from excessively using a car wash as
its brushes may scratch the paint surface, causing it to lose its gloss.
Scratches will be especially visible on darker
coloured vehicles.
z Never spray or splash water on the electrical
components in the engine compartment. Do- ing so could have an adverse effect on theengine startability.
Exercise caution also when washing the un-
derbody; be careful not to spray water into the engine compartment.
z Some types of hot water washing equipment
apply high pressure and heat to the vehicle. They may cause heat distortion and damage
to the vehicle resin parts and may result in flooding of the vehicle interior. Therefore;

CAUT,ONzAfter washing the vehicle, drive the vehicle
slowly while lightly depressing the brake
pedal several times in order to dry out the
brakes.
Leaving the brakes wet could result in re- duced braking performance. Also, there is a possibility that they could freeze up or be-
come inoperative due to rust, rendering the vehicle unable to move.
z When using an automatic car wash, pay at-
tention to the following items, referring to the operation manual or consulting a car
wash operator. If the following procedure is not followed, it could result in damage to
your vehicle.

Chrome parts
In order to prevent spots and corrosion of
chrome parts, wash with water, dry thorough-
ly, and apply a special protective coating. This should be done more frequently in win-
ter.
Aluminium wheels*
1. Remove dirt using a sponge while sprin-
kling water on the wheel.
2. Use neutral detergent on any dirt that
cannot be removed easily with water.
Rinse off the neutral detergent after
washing the wheel.
3. Dry the wheel thoroughly using a cha-
mois leather or a soft cloth.
CAUT,ONz Do not use a brush or other hard implement
on the wheels.
Doing so could scratch the wheels.
z Do not use any cleaner that contains an abra-
sive substance or is acidic or alkaline. Doingso could cause the coating on the wheels topeel or become discoloured or stained.
z Do not directly apply hot water using a
steam cleaner or by any other means.
z Contact with seawater and road deicer can
cause corrosion. Rinse off such substances
as soon as possible.Window glass
The window glass can normally be cleaned
using only a sponge and water.
Glass cleaner can be used to remove oil,
grease, dead insects, etc. After washing the
glass, wipe dry with a clean, dry, soft cloth. Never use a cloth that is used for cleaning a
painted surface to clean a window. Wax from
the painted surface could get on the glass and lower glass transparency and visibility.
NOTEz To clean the inside of the rear window, al-
ways use a soft cloth and wipe the window
glass along the demister heater element so as
not to cause damage.Wiper blades
Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to remove
grease, insect carcasses, etc., from the wiper
blades. Replace the wiper blades when they
no longer wipe properly. (Refer to page
10-15.)
Engine compartment
Clean the engine compartment at the begin-ning and end of winter. Pay particular atten- tion to flanges, crevices and peripheral partswhere dust containing road chemicals and
other corrosive materials might collect.
If salt and other chemicals are used on the
roads in your area, clean the engine compart-
ment at least every three months.
Never spray or splash water on the electrical
components in the engine compartment, as this may cause damage.
Do not bring the nearby parts, the plastic parts and so on into contact with sulphuric
acid (battery electrolyte) which may crack,
stain or discolour them.
If they are in contact, wipe off with soft
cloth, chamois or the like and an aqueous sol- ution of neutral detergent then immediately
rinse the affected parts with plenty of water.
Cleaning the exterior of your vehicle
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Service precautions........................................................................... 10-02
Catalytic converter............................................................................ 10-03
Bonnet............................................................................................... 10-03
Engine oil.......................................................................................... 10-05 Engine coolant...................................................................................10-06
Washer fluid...................................................................................... 10-07
Brake fluid.........................................................................................10-08
Clutch fluid*..................................................................................... 10-08 Power steering fluid.......................................................................... 10-09
Battery............................................................................................... 10-09 Tyres.................................................................................................. 10-11Wiper blade rubber replacement....................................................... 10-15General maintenance......................................................................... 10-15
Fusible links...................................................................................... 10-16
Fuses..................................................................................................10-16
Replacement of lamp bulbs............................................................... 10-21
Masking the headlamps.....................................................................10-30Maintenance
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Service precautions
Adequate care of your vehicle at regular in-
tervals serves to preserve the value and ap- pearance as long as possible.
Maintenance items as described in this own-
er’s manual can be performed by the owner. We recommend you to have the periodic in-
spection and maintenance performed by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point or another specialist.
In the event a malfunction or a problem is
discovered, we recommend you to have it checked and repaired. This section contains
information on inspection maintenance pro- cedures that you can do yourself. Follow theinstructions and cautions for each of the vari-
ous procedures.:ARN,NGz When checking or servicing the inside of
the engine compartment, make sure theengine is switched off and has had a
chance to cool down.
z If it is necessary to do work in the engine
compartment with the engine running, be
especially careful that your clothing, hair, etc., does not become caught by the cool- ing fan, drive belts, or other moving parts.
z After performing the maintenance, make
sure that no tools or cloths are left behindin the engine compartment. If they are leftbehind, a fire or damage to the vehicle
may occur.
z The cooling fan can turn on automatically
even if the engine is not running. Turn the
ignition switch to “LOCK” position or put
the operation mode in OFF to be safe while you work in the engine compart-ment.:ARN,NGz Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open
flames around fuel or battery. The fumes are flammable.
z Be extremely cautious when working
around the battery. It contains poisonous and corrosive sulphuric acid.
z Do not get under your vehicle with just
the body jack supporting it. Always use automotive jack stands.
z Improper handling of components and
materials used in the vehicle can endanger
your personal safety. We recommend you
to consult a specialist for necessary infor- mation.
Service precautions
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1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Brake fluid reservoir
3. Clutch fluid reservoir*
4. Engine oil cap
5. Engine oil level gauge
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Washer fluid reservoir
8. BatteryCatalytic converter
The exhaust gas scavenging devices used with the catalytic converter are extremely ef-
ficient for the reduction of noxious gases. The catalytic converter is installed in the ex-
haust system.
It is important to keep the engine properly
tuned to ensure proper catalyst operation andprevent possible catalyst damage.:ARN,NGz As with any vehicle, do not park or oper-
ate this vehicle in areas where combusti-
ble materials such as dry grass or leaves can come in contact with a hot exhaust
since a fire could occur.NOTEz Use fuel of the type recommended in
“Fuel
selection” on page 2-02.Bonnet
To open
1. Pull the release lever towards you to un-
lock the bonnet.
Catalytic converter
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2.Raise the bonnet while pressing the safe-
ty lock.NOTEz Only open the bonnet when the wipers are in
the parked position. Failure to do so may
cause damage to the bonnet, wiper arms or
front windscreen.
3. Support the bonnet by inserting the sup-
port bar in its slot.
CAUT,ONz Note that the support bar may disengage the
bonnet if the open bonnet is lifted by astrong wind.
z After inserting the support bar into the slot,
make sure the bar supports the bonnet se-
curely from falling down on to your head or body.
To close
1. Unlatch the support bar and clip it in its
holder.
2. Slowly lower the bonnet to a position
about 20 cm above the closed position, then let it drop.
3. Make sure the bonnet is securely locked
by softly lifting the centre of the bonnet.CAUT,ONz Be careful that hands or fingers are not trap-
ped when closing the bonnet.
z Before driving, make sure that the bonnet is
securely locked. An incompletely locked bonnet can suddenly open while driving.
This can be extremely dangerous.NOTEz If this does not close the bonnet, release it
from a slightly higher position.
z Do not press down firmly on the bonnet as
doing so could damage it.
Bonnet
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Engine oil
To check and refill engine oil
A:Minimum level
B:Maximum level
C:Oil replacement indication mark
The engine oil used has a significant effect on
the engine’s performance, service life and startability. Be sure to use oil of the recom-
mended quality and appropriate viscosity.
All engines consume a certain amount of oil during normal operation. Therefore, it is im-portant to check the oil level at regular inter- vals or before starting a long trip. 1. Park the car on a horizontal surface.
2. Switch off the engine.
3. Wait a few minutes.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a
clean cloth.
5. Reinsert the dipstick as far as it goes.
6. Remove the dipstick and read the oil lev- el, which should always be within therange indicated.
7. If the oil level is below the specified
limit, remove the cap located on the cyl- inder head cover and add enough oil to
raise the level to within the specified range. Do not overfill to avoid engine
damage. Be sure to use the specified en-
gine oil and do not mix various types of
oil.
8. After adding oil, close the cap securely.
9. Confirm the oil level by repeating step 4
to 6.NOTEz Check or refill the oil according to the fol-
lowing manner.

NOTEzFor handling of used engine oils, refer to
page 2-06.
Selection of engine oil
z Select engine oil of the proper SAE vis-
cosity number according to the atmos-pheric temperature.
z Use engine oil conforming to the follow-
ing classification: