MITSUBISHI L200 2020 Owner's Manual (in English)

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
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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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:ARN,NGzAvoid snaking down a sharp grade. De-
scend the grade as straight as possible.NOTEz When descending a sharp grade, if the
brakes are applied suddenly because of an
obstacle encountered, control of the vehicle
could be lost. Before descending the slope,
walk down it and confirm the path.
z Before descending a grade, it is necessary to
choose the appropriate gear. Avoid changing gears while descending the grade.
z MITSUBISHI
MOTORS is not responsible
to the operator for any damage or injury caused or liability incurred by improper and
negligent operation of a vehicle. All techni- ques of vehicle operation described herein depend on the skill and experience of the op- erator and other participating parties and any
deviation from the recommended operation
instructions above is at their own risk.Climbing steep grades
Set the drive mode-selector to “4L” position
(Easy Select 4WD), “4LLc” position (Super
Select 4WD II) to maximize the engine tor- que.
:ARN,NGz Go straight up. Do not try to traverse
across a steep slope.
z If you begin to lose traction, ease off the
accelerator pedal and gently turn the steering wheel alternatively left and right
to regain adequate traction again.NOTEz Choose as smooth a slope as possible with
few stones or other obstacles.NOTEz Before attempting to drive up the slope,
walk up it to confirm that the vehicle canhandle the grade.Turning sharp corners
When turning a sharp corner in “4H” or “4L”
position (Easy Select 4WD), “4HLc” or “4LLc” position (Super Select 4WD II) at
low speed, a slight difference in steering may
be experienced similar to as if the brakes were applied. This is called tight corner brak-
ing and results from each of the 4 tyres being at a different distance from the corner.
The phenomenon is peculiar to 4-wheel drive vehicles. If this occurs, either straighten the steering wheel, or change to “2H” position
(Easy Select 4WD), “2H” or “4H” position (Super Select 4WD II).
4-wheel drive operation*
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Crossing a stream
4-wheel drive vehicles are not necessarilywaterproof. If the electrical circuits become
wet, further operation of the vehicle will be impossible; therefore, avoid crossing streams
unless absolutely necessary. If crossing a stream is unavoidable, use the following pro-
cedure: 1. Check depths of a stream and geographi-
cal features before attempting to cross a stream and ford the stream where the
water is as shallow as practicable.
2. Set the drive mode-selector to “4L” po-
sition (Easy Select 4WD), “4LLc” posi-
tion (Super Select 4WD II).
3. Drive slowly at a speed of approximate-
ly 5 km/h (3 mph) to avoid splashing too
much water.
CAUT,ONz Never cross a stream where the water is
deep.
Do not change gears while crossing the stream.
Frequent crossing of streams can adversely
affect the life span of the vehicle; we recom- mend you to take the necessary measures toprepare, inspect, and repair the vehicle.
z After crossing a stream, apply the brakes to
be sure they are functioning properly. If the
brakes are wet and not functioning properly,
dry them out by driving slowly while lightly
depressing the brake pedal.Inspection and maintenance
following rough road
operation
After operating the vehicle in rough road
conditions, be sure to perform the following inspection and maintenance procedures:
z Check that the vehicle has not been dam-
aged by rocks, gravel, etc.
z Carefully wash the vehicle with water.
Drive the vehicle slowly while lightly
depressing the brake pedal in order to dry out the brakes. If the brakes still do
not function properly, we recommend you to have the brakes checked as soon
as possible.
z Remove the insects, dried grass, etc.
clogging the radiator core and A/T oil
cooler.
z After crossing a stream, be sure to have
the following items inspected at a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point and take the necessary
measures.

Cautions on handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles*
Tyres and wheels
Since the driving torque can be applied to the
4 wheels, the performance of the vehicle when operating in 4-wheel drive is greatly af-
fected by the condition of the tyres.
Pay close attention to the tyres.
z Install specified tyres on all wheels. Re-
fer to “Tyres and wheels” on page 11-13.
z Be sure to the appropriate tyre inflation
pressure according to no cargo or cargo.
Refer to “Tyre inflation pressures” on
page 10-13.
z 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.
z 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 10-15.
z Check the tyre inflation pressure regular-
ly.
CAUT,ONz 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 temper-
ature 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.
z The engine runs but the vehicle does not
move or abnormal noise is produced.
z Inspection of the vehicle’s underside re-
veals that oil or some other fluid is leak- ing.
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.
Cautions on handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles*
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CAUT,ONzTransport 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
:ARN,NGz 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
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.
CAUT,ONz 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.
:ARN,NGz 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.
z If the power assist is lost or if either brake
hydraulic system stops working properly,
have your vehicle checked immediately.Warning lamp/display
The brake warning lamp illuminates to indi-
cate a fault in the braking system. A warning
is also displayed on the multi information display. Refer to “Brake warning lamp” on page 5-51 and “Brake warning display” on
page 5-53.
When brakes are wet
Check the brake system while driving at a
low speed immediately after starting, espe- cially when the brakes are wet, to confirmthey work normally.
A film of water can be formed on the brake
discs or brake drums and prevent normal braking after driving in heavy rain or through
large puddles, or after the vehicle is washed.
If this occurs, dry the brakes out by driving
slowly while lightly depressing the brake pedal.
When driving downhill
It is important to take advantage of the en-
gine braking by shifting to a lower shift posi- tion while driving on steep downhill roads in
order to prevent the brakes from overheating.
Braking
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:ARN,NGzDo not leave any objects near the brake
pedal or let a floor mat slide under it; do- ing so could prevent the full pedal stroke
that would be necessary in an emergency. Make sure that the pedal can be operatedfreely at all times. Make sure the floor
mat is securely held in place.
Brake pads and linings
z Avoid hard braking situations.
New brakes need to be broken-in by moderate use for the first 200 km
(124 mph).
z The disc brakes are provided with a
warning device which emits a shrieking
metallic sound while braking if the brake
pads have reached their wear limit. If you hear this sound, have the brake padsreplaced.
:ARN,NGz Driving with worn brake pads will make
it harder to stop, and can cause an acci-
dent.Hill start assist
The hill start assist makes it easy to start off
on a steep uphill slope by preventing the ve-
hicle from moving backwards. It keeps the braking force for approximately 2 seconds
when you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.CAUT,ONz Do not overly rely on the hill start assist to
prevent backwards movement of the vehicle.
Under certain circumstances, even when hill start assist is activated, the vehicle may
move backwards if the brake pedal is not
sufficiently depressed, if the vehicle is heav- ily loaded, if the road is very steep or slip-pery or if the vehicle tows a trailer, etc.
z The hill start assist is not designed to keep
the vehicle stopped in place on uphill slopes
for more than 2 seconds.
z When facing uphill, do not rely on using the
hill start assist to maintain a stopped position
as an alternative to depressing the brake ped- al.
Doing so could result in an accident.
z Do not turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position or the operation mode in ACC or OFF while the hill start as-
sist is operating. The hill start assist could stop operating, which could result in an acci- dent.To operate
1. Stop the vehicle completely using the
brake pedal.
2. On vehicles equipped with M/T, place
the gearshift lever into the 1 st
position.
On vehicles equipped with A/T, place
the selector lever into the “D” position.
NOTEz When reversing on an uphill slope, place the
selector lever or gearshift lever into the “R”
position.
3. Release the brake pedal and the hill start
assist will maintain the braking force ap-
plied while stopping for approximately 2 seconds.
4. Depress the accelerator pedal and the
hill start assist gradually will decrease the braking force as the vehicle startsmoving.
NOTEz The hill start assist is activated when all of
the following conditions are met.

NOTE