MITSUBISHI SHOGUN 2016 Owner's Manual (in English)
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Economical drivingE00600100561
For economical driving, there are some tech- nical requirements that have to be met. Theprerequisite for low fuel consumption is a
properly adjusted engine. In order to achieve longer life of the vehicle and the most eco- nomical operation, we recommend you tohave the vehicle checked at regular intervals in accordance with the service standards.
Fuel economy and generation of exhaust gas
and noise are highly influenced by personal
driving habits as well as the particular operat- ing conditions. The following points shouldbe observed in order to minimize wear of
brakes, tyres and engine as well as to reduce
environmental pollution.
Starting
Avoid rapid acceleration and sudden starts;
such operation will result in higher fuel con-
sumption.
Shifting
Shift only at an appropriate speed and engine speed. Always use the highest gear possible.
The transfer shift lever should be set to “2H” when driving on normal roads and express
ways to obtain best possible fuel economy.
City traffic
Frequent starting and stopping increases the
average fuel consumption. Use roads with smooth traffic flow whenever possible. When driving on congested roads, avoid use of a
low gear at high engine speeds.
Idling
The vehicle consumes fuel even during
idling. Avoid extended idling whenever pos- sible.
Speed
At higher vehicle speed, more fuel is con-
sumed. Avoid driving at full speed. Even a
slight release of the accelerator pedal will save a significant amount of fuel.
Tyre inflation pressure
Check the tyre inflation pressures at regularintervals. Low tyre inflation pressure increa-ses road resistance and fuel consumption. In addition, low tyre pressures adversely affect
tyre wear and driving stability.
Load
Do not drive with unnecessary articles in the
luggage compartment. Especially during city
driving where frequent starting and stopping is necessary, the increased weight of the ve-
hicle will greatly affect fuel consumption. Al- so avoid driving with unnecessary luggage or carriers, etc., on the roof; the increased air re- sistance will increase fuel consumption.
Cold engine starting
Starting of a cold engine consumes more fuel.
Unnecessary fuel consumption is also caused by keeping a hot engine running. After the
engine is started, commence driving as soon
as possible.
Air conditioning
The use of the air conditioning will increase the fuel consumption.
Driving, alcohol and drugs
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Driving after drinking alcohol is one of the
most frequent causes of accidents.
Economical driving
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Your driving ability can be seriously im-
paired even with blood alcohol levels far be- low the legal minimum. If you have beendrinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated
non-drinking driver, call a cab or a friend, or
use public transportation. Drinking coffee or taking a cold shower will not make you so-ber.
Similarly, prescription and nonprescription
drugs affect your alertness, perception and re- action time. Consult with your doctor or
pharmacist before driving while under the in- fluence of any of these medications.WARNINGl NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE.
Your perceptions are less accurate, your reflexes are slower and your judgment is
impaired.Safe driving techniques
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Driving safety and protection against injury
cannot be fully ensured. However, we recom- mend that you pay extra attention to the fol-
lowing:
Seat belts
Before starting the vehicle, make sure that
you and your passengers have fastened your seat belts.
Floor mats
WARNINGl Keep floor mats clear of the pedals by
correctly laying floor mats that are suita-
ble for the vehicle.
To prevent the floor mats from slipping out of position, securely retain them usingthe hook etc.
Note that laying a floor mat over a pedal
or laying one floor mat on top of another can obstruct pedal operation and lead to a
serious accident.Carrying children in the vehi-
cle
l Never leave your vehicle unattended
with the key in the ignition and children
inside the vehicle. Children may play with the driving controls and this could
lead to an accident.
l Make sure that infants and small chil-
dren are properly restrained in accord-
ance with the laws and regulations, and for maximum protection in case of an
accident.
l Prevent children from playing in the lug-
gage compartment. It is quite dangerousto allow them to play there while the ve-
hicle is moving.
Safe driving techniques
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Running-in recommendationsE00600403901
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 must be adhered to.
l Do not exceed loading limits.
l Refrain from towing a trailer.Vehicles with M/TShift pointSpeed limit2H, 4H, 4HLc4LLc1st
gear20 km/h (12 mph)10 km/h (6 mph)2 nd
gear45 km/h (28 mph)20 km/h (12 mph)3rd
gear70 km/h (43 mph)35 km/h (22 mph)4th
gear100 km/h (62 mph)50 km/h (30 mph)5th
gear130 km/h (81 mph)70 km/h (43 mph)
Running-in recommendations
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Vehicles with A/T
Shift point
Speed limit3000 models3200 models3800 models2H, 4H, 4HLc4LLc2H, 4H, 4HLc4LLc2H, 4H, 4HLc4LLc1st
gear25 km/h (16 mph)10 km/h (6 mph)25 km/h (16 mph)10 km/h (6 mph)25 km/h (16 mph)10 km/h (6 mph)2nd
gear50 km/h (30 mph)25 km/h (16 mph)45 km/h (28 mph)25 km/h (16 mph)55 km/h (34 mph)25 km/h
(16 mph)3 rd
gear80 km/h (50 mph)40 km/h (25 mph)70 km/h (43 mph)35 km/h (22 mph)85 km/h (53 mph)40 km/h
(25 mph)4 th
gear115 km/h
(71 mph)55 km/h (34 mph)100 km/h (62 mph)50 km/h (30 mph)125 km/h(78 mph)55 km/h
(34 mph)5 th
gear155 km/h
(96 mph)70 km/h (43 mph)140 km/h (87 mph)70 km/h (43 mph)170 km/h
(106 mph)70 km/h
(43 mph)CAUTIONl The “4LLc” range gives maximum torque for low-speed driving on steep slopes, as well as sandy, muddy, and other difficult surfaces. On vehicles with
A/T,
do not exceed speeds of approximately 70 km/h (43 mph) in “4LLc” range.
Parking brake
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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com- plete stop, fully apply the parking brake leversufficiently to hold the vehicle.
Parking brake
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To apply the parking brake
1- Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal,then pull the lever up without pushing
the button at the end of hand grip.
CAUTIONl When you intend to apply the parking brake,
firmly press the brake pedal to bring the ve-hicle to a complete stop before pulling theparking brake lever. Pulling the parking brake lever with the vehicle moving could
make the rear wheels lock up, thereby mak- ing the vehicle unstable. It could also make
the parking brake malfunction.NOTEl Apply sufficient force to the parking brake
lever to hold the vehicle stationary after the foot brake is released.NOTEl If the parking brake does not hold the vehi-
cle stationary after the foot brake is released,
have your vehicle checked immediately.
To release the parking brake
1- Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal,
then pull the lever up slightly.
2- Push the button at the end of hand grip.
3- Lower the lever fully.
CAUTIONl Before driving, be sure that the parking
brake is fully released and brake warning
lamp is off.
If a vehicle is driven without releasing the
parking brake, the brake will be overheated, resulting in ineffective braking and possible
brake failure.CAUTIONl If the brake warning lamp does not extin-
guish when the parking brake is fully re- leased, the brake system may be abnormal.
Have your vehicle checked immediately.
For details, refer to “Brake warning lamp” on page 5-10.Parking
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To park the vehicle, fully engage the parkingbrake, and then move the gearshift lever to 1 st
or “R” (Reverse) position for vehicles with
M/T , or set the selector lever to “P” (PARK)
position on A/T vehicles.
Parking on a hill
To prevent the vehicle from rolling, follow these procedures:
Parking on a downhill slope
Turn the front wheels towards the kerb and move the vehicle forward until the kerb side
wheel gently touches the kerb.
Apply the parking brake and place the gear- shift lever into the “R” (Reverse) position
(with M/T) or the selector lever into the “P”
(PARK) position (with A/T).
If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.
Parking
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Parking on an uphill slope
Turn the front wheels away from the kerband move the vehicle back until the kerb side
wheel gently touches the kerb.
Apply the parking brake and place the gear-
shift lever into the 1st
position (with M/T) or
the selector lever into the “P” (PARK) posi- tion (with A/T).
If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.
NOTEl If your vehicle is equipped with
A/T, be sure
to apply the parking brake before moving the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) posi-
tion. If you move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position before applying theparking brake, it may be difficult to disen-
gage the selector lever from the “P” (PARK)
position when next you drive the vehicle, re- quiring application of a strong force to the selector lever to move from the “P” (PARK)
position.
Parking with the engine run-
ning
Never leave the engine running while you
take a short sleep/rest, or you open or close a gate or garage door, etc. Also, never leave the
engine running in a closed or poorly ventila-
ted place.
WARNINGl Leaving the engine running risks injury
or death from accidentally moving the
gearshift lever (on M/T vehicles) or the se- lector lever (on A/T vehicles) or the accu-
mulation of toxic exhaust fumes in the
passenger compartment.
Where you park
WARNINGl Do not park your vehicle in areas where
combustible materials such as dry grass
or leaves can come in contact with a hot exhaust, since a fire could occur.
When leaving the vehicle
Always remove the key from the ignition
switch and lock all doors (including the back-
door) when leaving the vehicle unattended. Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit area.
Steering wheel height
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1.Release the tilt lock lever while holding
the steering wheel up.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
height.
3. Securely lock the steering wheel by pull-
ing the tilt lock lever fully upward.
A- Locked B- Release
WARNINGl Do not attempt to adjust the steering
wheel while you are driving the vehicle.
Steering wheel height adjustment
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Inside rear-view mirrorE00600801943
Adjust the rear-view mirror only after mak-
ing any seat adjustments so you have a clear
view to the rear of the vehicle.WARNINGl Do not attempt to adjust the rear-view
mirror while driving. This can be danger-
ous.
Always adjust the mirror before driving.
Adjust the rear-view mirror to maximize the
view through the rear window.
To adjust the vertical mirror
position
It is possible to move the mirror up and down
to adjust its position.
To adjust the mirror position
It is possible to move the mirror up/down and left/right to adjust its position.
To reduce the glare
Type 1
The lever (A) at the bottom of the mirror can
be used to adjust the mirror to reduce the
glare from the headlamps of vehicles behind you during night driving.
1- Normal
2- Anti-glare
Inside rear-view mirror
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Type 1
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Type 2
When the headlamps of the vehicles behind
you are very bright, the reflection factor of the rear-view mirror is automatically changed
to reduce the glare.
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the reflection factor of the mirror is automatically changed.
NOTEl Do not hang items on, or spray glass cleaner
on the sensor (1), as reduced sensitivitycould result.Outside rear-view mirrors
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Compound curved-surface mirror*
On the driver’s side, a compound curved-sur-
face mirror is used, while on the front passen-
ger’s side, a single curved-surface mirror is used.
1- Compound curved-surface mirror
2- Single curved-surface mirror
While the single curved-surface mirror has a fixed curvature, the compound curved-sur- face mirror has different curvatures between
the inner and outer sides of the boundary line
(A).
The inner side of the boundary line provides
the same vision as that available from an or- dinary door mirror.
However, the outer side of the boundary line
provides a wider angle of vision compared to an ordinary door mirror.WARNINGl The sense of distance that you get from an
object you see on the inner side of themirror boundary line differs from the
sense of distance that you get from an ob-
ject you see on the outer side.
An object you see on the outer side of the boundary line of the mirror will look far-
ther away than actually is as compared
with an object you see on the inner side.To adjust the mirror position
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The outside rear-view mirrors can be operat-
ed when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
WARNINGl Do not attempt to adjust the rear-view
mirrors while driving. This can be dan-
gerous.
Always adjust the mirrors before driving.
Outside rear-view mirrors
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WARNINGlYour vehicle is equipped with convex type
mirrors. Please take into consideration,that objects you see in the mirror will looksmaller and farther away compared to a normal flat mirror.
Do not use this mirror to estimate dis- tance of following vehicles when changing
lanes.
1. Place the lever (A) to the same side as
the mirror whose adjustment is desired.
L- Left outside mirror adjustment
R- Right outside mirror adjustment
2. Press the switch (B) to the left, right, up
or down to adjust the mirror position. 1- Up
2- Down
3- Right
4- Left
3. Return the lever (A) back to the middle
position (•).Retracting and extending the
outside mirrors
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The outside mirrors can be folded in towards the side window to prevent damage whenparking in narrow areas.
CAUTIONl Do not drive the vehicle with the mirror fol-
ded in. The lack of rearward visibility nor-mally provided the mirror could lead to an
accident.
Retracting and extending the
mirrors using the mirror re- tractor switch
With the ignition switch in the “ON” or
“ACC” position, push the mirror retractor switch to retract the mirrors. Push it again to
extend the mirrors to their original positions.
After placing the ignition switch in the “LOCK” position, it is possible to retract and
extend the mirrors using the mirror retractor switch for about 30 seconds.CAUTIONl It is possible to retract and extend the mir-
rors by hand. After retracting a mirror using
the mirror retractor switch, however, you should extend it by using the switch again,
not by hand. If you extended the mirror by
hand after retracting it using the switch, it would not properly lock in position. As a re-
sult, it could move because of the wind or
vibration while you are driving, taking away your rearward visibility.
Outside rear-view mirrors
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NOTElBe careful not to get your hands trapped
while a mirror is moving.
l If you move a mirror by hand or it moves af-
ter hitting a person or object, you may not be
able to return it to its original position using the mirror retractor switch. If this happens,
push the mirror retractor switch to place the mirror in its retracted position and then push
the switch again to return the mirror to its original position.
l If the battery voltage is low and you start the
engine while extending the mirrors, the mir- rors may stop part-way. If this happens, push
the mirror retractor switch to retract the mir- rors and then push the switch again to extend
them.
l When freezing has occurred and mirrors fail
to operate as intended, please refrain from
repeated pushing of the retractor switch as
this action can result in burn-out of the mir- ror motor circuits.
Automatic extension of mirrors
If the engine is stopped and started with the
mirrors retracted, the mirrors automatically
extend for safety when the vehicle speed rea-
ches 30 km/h (19 mph).
Heated mirror*
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To demist or defrost the outside rear-view
mirrors, press the rear window demister
switch.
The indication lamp (C) will illuminate while
the demister is on.
The heater will be turned off automatically in about 20 minutes.Ignition switch
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Vehicles with M/TVehicles with A/TLOCK
The engine is stopped and the steering wheel
locked. The key can only be inserted and re- moved in this position.
ACC
The engine is stopped, but the electrical devi-
ces such as the radio and cigarette lighter can be operated.
ON
The engine is running, and all the vehicle’s
electrical devices can be operated.
START
The starter motor operates. After the engine has started, release the key and it will auto- matically return to the “ON” position.
NOTEl Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic
immobilizer. To start the engine, the ID codewhich the transponder inside the key sends must match the one registered in the immo-
bilizer computer.
Refer to “Electronic immobilizer” on page
3-03.
Ignition switch
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