differential MITSUBISHI SHOGUN 2008 (in English) User Guide

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: Blink : Illuminate (steady) : Remain off
NOTE●
The indication lamp blinks while
the rear differential lock
is being switched between its activated and deactivated conditions. When the switching operation is complete, the indication lamp is either illuminated steadily or not illumi-nated.
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The active stability & tracti
on control (ASTC) and anti-
lock brake system (ABS) fu
nctions are suspended while
the rear differential lock
is activated. ASTC indication
lamp, active stability control function OFF indication lamp, ABS warning lamp and brake warning lamp areilluminated while these functions are suspended. It does not indicate a problem. When th
e rear differential lock is
disengaged, these lamps go out and function again.Refer to “Brake warning lamp” on page 3-13, “ABS warning lamp” on page 4-60, “ASTC indication lamp” on page 4-64, “Active stability control function OFF indica-tion lamp” on page 4-67.
The operation state of rear
differential lock
Rear differential lock indica-
tion lamp
Rear differential lock deacti-
vated
Switching in progress
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If the indication lamp continues blinking after the switch has been pressed to deactivat
e the rear differential lock,
hold the steering wheel in th
e straight ahead position then
slowly depress and release th
e accelerator pedal several
times.
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If the indication lamp continues blinking after the switch has been pressed to activate th
e rear differential lock, bear
in mind the following instructions: • If the vehicle speed is 12 km
/h (7 mph) or
higher, decel-
erate to a speed of 6 km/h (4
mph) or lower. The switch-
ing operation will be completed and the indication lamp will illuminate steadily. • If the vehicle speed is 12 km/h (7 mph) or lower, turnthe steering wheel from side
to side until the indication
lamp illuminates steadily. If the vehicle is stuck in soft ground, make sure the area around the vehicle is clearthen repeatedly attempt to
drive forward
and backward.
The switching operation will be completed and the indi- cation lamp will illuminate steadily.
Examples of effective use
of the rear
differential
lock
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When one of the wheels has fallen in a ditch
CAUTION
!●
Use the rear differential
lock only as an emergency
measure when the vehicle is stuck and cannot be freed with the transfer shift lever in “4LLc” or“4HLc” position. Deactivate the rear differential lock immediately after using it.
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Examples of incorrect use
of the rear differential
lock
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WARNING
!●
If the “4LLc” or “4HLc” position is selected along with the rear differential
lock, the following phe-
nomena appear and it is very dangerous.Please be sure to release th
e rear differential lock on
normal roads.• If the rear differential
lock is used by mistake
when driving on a paved road: With the rear dif- ferential lock on, the po
wer to drive the vehicle
straight ahead becomes very strong, which maymake it difficult to
turn the steering wheel.
WARNING
!●
If the rear differential lo
ck is used by mistake when
turning a curve or making a
right or left turn at a
crossing or the like: The vehicle is unable to make a turn and may go straight ahead.
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4-wheel drive operation
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By selecting 4-wheel drive, both
axles of the vehicle are rigidly
connected with each other. Th
is improves the traction charac-
teristics. When turning sharp
corners or moving forward and
backward repeatedly, however, the drive line is stressed, which is felt as a braking effect. A 4-wheel drive vehicle can acceler- ate more quickly and smoothly.However, note that the braking
distance is not shorter than that
of a rear-wheel drive vehicle. When using 4-wheel drive on rough roads (snow, mud, sand,etc.), it is important to
operate the vehicle correctly.
NOTE●
The driving posture should be more upright and closer to the wheel than usual; adjust the seat to a good position foreasy steering and pedal operatio
n. Be sure to wear the seat
belt.
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After driving on rough roads, check each part of the vehi- cle and wash it thoroughly with water. Refer to the “Vehi- cle care” section and “Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation” on page 4-53.
WARNING
!●
If the rear differential lock
is used by mistake except
when making an emergency
escape on snow or fro-
zen road: It becomes difficult to make a steady turn.
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In the case where the condit
ion of the road is differ-
ent for the right tyre to drive from the left tyre (suchas one tyre on a paved road and the other on ice), direction of the vehicle
may change abruptly when
engine braking or accelerating.Do not use the rear diff
erential lock except when
making an emergency escape on a snow or frozen road, but drive with 4WD.
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Inspection and main
tenance following
rough road operation
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After operating the vehicle in rough road conditions, be sure to perform the following inspection and maintenance procedures: ●
Check that the vehicle has not been damaged by rocks, gravel, etc.
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Carefully wash the vehicle with water. After washing, drive the vehicle slowly while lightlydepressing 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.
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Remove the insects, dried grass, etc. clogging the radiator core.
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After crossing a stream, be sure to have the following items inspected at a MITS
UBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point and take the necessary measures. • Check the brake system and,
if necessary, have it serv-
iced. • Check the engine, transmissi
on, transfer, and differential
oil or grease level and turbid
ity. If the oil or grease is
milky, it indicates water co
ntamination. Replace it with
new oil or grease. • Grease the propeller shaft.• Check the inside of the vehi
cle. If ingress of water is
found, dry the carpet etc. • Inspect the headlamps. If th
e headlamp bulb is flooded
with water, we recommend you to have it drained.
Cautions on handling
of 4-wheel drive
vehicles
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Tyres and wheelsSince the driving torque can be
applied to the 4 wheels, the per-
formance of the vehicle when
operating in 4-wheel drive is
greatly affected by th
e condition of the tyres.
Pay close attention to the tyres. ●
Install specified tyres on all
wheels. Refer to “Tyres and
wheels” on page 9-13.
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Be sure to fit all 4 tyres an
d wheels of the same size and
type. When replacement of any of th
e tyres or wheels is neces-
sary, replace all of them.
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All tyres should be rotated
whenever the wear difference
between the front and rear tyres is recognizable.
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Wa r n i n g l a m p●
The brake warning lamp illuminates to indicate a fault in the braking system. Read “Brake warning lamp” on page 3-13.
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On vehicles with the rear di
fferential lock, the active sta-
bility & traction control (AST
C) and anti-lock brake sys-
tem (ABS) functions are
suspended while the rear
differential lock is activat
ed. ASTC indication lamp,
active stability control function OFF indication lamp, ABS warning lamp and brake warning lamp are illumi- nated while these functions are suspended. It does notindicate a problem. When the re
ar differential lock is dis-
engaged, these lamps go out and function again. Refer to “Brake warning lamp” on page 3-13, “ABSwarning lamp” on page 4-60, “ASTC indication lamp” on page 4-64, “Active stability control function OFF indica- tion lamp” on page 4-67.
When brakes are wetCheck the brake system while dr
iving at a low speed immedi-
ately after starting, especially wh
en the brakes are wet, to con-
firm they work normally. A film of water can be formed
on the brake discs and prevent
normal braking after driving in heavy rain or through largepuddles, or after the vehicle is washed. If this occurs, dry the brakes out by driving slowly while lightly depressing the brake pedal.When driving downhillIt is important to take advantage of the engine braking by shift-ing to a lower shift position while driving on steep downhill roads in order to prevent th
e brakes from overheating.
WARNING
!●
Never coast downhill with
the engine OFF. Keep the
engine running whenever your
vehicle is in motion.
If you turn off the engine
while driving, the power
brake booster will stop
working and your brakes
will not work as well.
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If the power assist is lost
or if either brake hydraulic
system stops working properly, have your vehicle checked immediately.
WARNING
!●
Do not leave any objects near the brake pedal or let a floor mat slide
under it; doing so could prevent the
full pedal stroke that would be necessary in an emer-gency. Make sure that the pedal can be operated freely at all times. Make sure the floor mat is securely held in place.
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Operation of ABS is not rest
ricted to situations where
brakes are applied suddenly. Th
is system may also operate
to prevent wheel lock when
you are driving over man-
holes, steel road-work plates,
or the vehicle is driven over
steps or level differences in
the road, road markings, or
other surfaces which are diffic
ult for the wheels to grip.
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When the ABS is activated, you may feel the brake pedal pulsation and the vibrations of the vehicle body and steer- ing wheel. You may also hear
a characteristic noise. At
this time, you may feel as if the pedal attempts to resistbeing depressed. This is a normal result of the ABS operation, and does not indicate a problem.In this situation, to let the ABS work for you, just hold the brake pedal down more firmly. Do not pump the brake. This will result
in reduced braking perform-
ance.
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When the engine starts and
after starting to drive, you
might hear operation noise fr
om the engine compartment
or feel a shock from the brake pedal. This is normal. The ABS is performing a self-check.
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The ABS will operate after the vehicle has accelerated to a speed in excess of approximately 10 km/h (6 mph). It stops operating when the vehi
cle decelerates to low speed
below approximately 5 km/h (3 mph).
CAUTION
!●
Even the ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on th
e vehicle. It cannot for
instance avoid accidents that
may result from exces-
sive speed on bends or fo
llowing another vehicle too
closely or aquaplaning. It should remain the driver’stask to observe safety pr
ecautions to judge speeds
and brake applications corr
ectly in such conditions.
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Be sure to use tyres of the same type and size on 4 wheels. If tyre types or sizes are mixed, ABS may not func- tion normally.
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Never install a limited slip
differential, which is not
MITSUBISHI MOTORS genuine parts, as the ABSmay not function normally. We recommend you to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.
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ABS warning lamp
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The ABS warning lamp should illuminate when the ignition switch is turned “ON”, and should go off in a few seconds.
NOTE●
Depressing the brake pedal re
peatedly may turn on the
brake warning lamp, ABS warning lamp and brake warn- ing buzzer. (The ASTC indicat
ion lamp and active stabil-
ity control function OFF indication lamp also turn on.) Itis normal if the lamp goes out and the buzzer stops sound- ing after a few seconds.
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On vehicles with the rear di
fferential lock, the active sta-
bility & traction control (ASTC) and anti-lock brake sys- tem (ABS) functions are suspended while the rear differential lock is activated. ASTC indication lamp,active stability control function OFF indication lamp, ABS warning lamp and brake warning lamp are illumi- nated while these functions are suspended. It does notindicate a problem. When the r
ear differential lock is dis-
engaged, these lamps go out and function again. Refer to “Brake warning lamp” on page 3-13, “ASTCindication lamp” on page 4-64, “Active stability control function OFF indication lamp” on page 4-67.
CAUTION
!●
If the warning lamp stays on or does not illuminate when you start the vehicle,
it indicates that the ABS
is not functioning and that
only the standard brake
system is in operation. (I
n this condition the stand-
ard hydraulic brake system will still function.) We recommend you to have your vehicle inspected assoon as possible.
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NOTE●
An operation noise may be emitted from the engine com- partment in the following situations. The sound is associ- ated with checking the operat
ions of the ASTC. At this
time, you may feel a shock from the brake pedal if youdepress it. These do not indicate a malfunction. • When the ignition switch is set to the “ON” position. • When the vehicle is driven for a while after the engine isturned on.
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When the ASTC is activated,
you may feel a vibration in
the vehicle body or hear a whining sound from the enginecompartment. This indicates that the syst
em is operating normally. It
does not indicate a malfunction.
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When the anti-lock brake syst
em warning lamp is illumi-
nated, the ASTC is not active.
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On vehicles with the rear di
fferential lock, the ASTC and
ABS functions are suspended while the rear differential lock is activated. ASTC indication lamp, active stability control function OFF indication lamp, ABS warning lampand brake warning lamp are ill
uminated while these func-
tions are suspended. It does not indicate a problem. When the rear differential lock is
disengaged, these lamps go out
and function again. Refer to “Brake warning lamp” on page 3-13, “ABS warning lamp” on page 4-60, “Active stability controlfunction OFF indication lamp” on page 4-67.
ASTC indication lamp
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The ASTC indication lamp shows the operating status of theactive stability control function and active traction control function. For details, see these sections of this owner’s manual: Active stability control function indication lamp
→ p. 4-67
Active traction control function indication lamp
→ p. 4-69
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Wheel condition
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Check the tyres for cuts, cracks and other damage. Replace the tyres if there are deep cuts or
cracks. Also check each tyre for
pieces of metal or pebbles. The use of worn tyres can be very dangerous because of thegreater chance of skidding or h
ydroplaning. The tread depth of
the tyres must exceed 1.6 mm in
order for the tyres to meet the
minimum requirement for use.
Tread wear indicators will appear in six places on the surface of the tyre as the tyre wears, thereby indicating that the tyre no longer meets the minimum requ
irement for use. When these
wear indicators appear, the tyre
s must be replaced with new
ones. When replacement of any of the tyres is necessary, replace all of them.Replacing tyres and wheels
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1- Location of the tread wear indicator 2- Tread wear indicator
CAUTION
!●
Always use tyres of the same size, same type, and same brand, and which have no wear differences. Using tyres of different size, type, brands or degreeof wear, will increase th
e differential oil tempera-
ture, resulting in possible damage to the driving sys- tem. Further, the drive train will be subjected toexcessive loading, possibly leading to oil leakage, component seizure, or other serious faults.CAUTION
!●
Avoid using different size tyres from the one listed and the combined use of di
fferent types of tyres, as
this can affect driving safety. Refer to “Tyres and wheels” on page 9-13.
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