MITSUBISHI TRITON 2011 Owners Manual

Changing the language
It is possible to set
the display language of the cen-
tre information display to English, Spanish,
French, German, Portuguese or Italian.
l To change the display language to English
1. Press the “←” or “→” function button to se- lect “ENGLISH”. Then press the “SET” func-
tion button. The display will flash twice, and
then the setting is completed to the language
selected. NOTE
l You
can return to the

previous display by
pressing the “BACK” function button. 2. After setting the language, press the “INFO”
button to return to the information display. Changing the time notation
It is possible set
the

time notation to 12-hour or
24-hour. 1. Press the “←” or “→” function button to se-lect “12h TIME NOTATION” or “24h TIME
NOTATION”. Then press the “SET” func-
tion button. The display will flash twice, and
the display time notation will be updated to
the selected one.
12-hour 24-hour NOTE
l You
can return to the

previous display by
pressing the “BACK” function button.
2. After setting the time notation, press the “IN- FO” button to return to the information dis-
play. Returning display items to their factory settings
You can return to the

setting of each item to the fac-
tory default settings. Instruments and controls
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NOTE
l The factory settings are as follows:
•Fuel consumption: L/100 km (62 mph)
• Driving range: km
• Average speed: km/h
•
Outside temperature: °C
• Elevation: m
• Atmospheric pressure: hPa
• Display language: English
• Time notation: 12-hour
1. Push the “SELECT” function button. 2. Press the “←” function button to select
“YES”. 3. Press the “SELECT” function button. 4. Once more press the “←” function button to
select “YES”. 5. Press the “SET” function button.
6. The display shown below will appear, and
the display items will

return to their factory
settings. Instruments and controls
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NOTE
l If
the battery terminals are
disconnected, the
settings for the date and time may be erased.
If this happens, please set the date and time
again.
Adjusting the barometer E00524400033
It is possible to adjust the barometer indication and
return it to the factory setting.
NOTE
l It is not necessary to adjust the barometer be-
cause it has been adjusted at the factory.
However, if you wish,
adjust

it using an accu-
rate barometer. To adjust the barometer
1. Press the “ADJ” button to

select the barome-
ter adjustment display. 2. Press the “←” or “→” function button to se-
lect the “BAROMETER ADJUST”

display.
Then press the “SELECT” function button. 3. Adjust the barometer by pressing the func-
tion buttons. “+”- To adjust the barometer
Each gentle press of the

“+” function but-
ton will increase the indicated barometer
by 2 hPa. If you continue pressing the but-
ton for about 2 seconds or longer, the in-
dication is fast-forwarded.
“-”- To adjust the barometer Each gentle press of the
“-” function but-
ton will decrease the indicated barometer
by 2 hPa. If you continue pressing the but-
ton for about 2 seconds or longer, the in-
dication is fast-forwarded.
“SET”- To set the barometer Press the “SET” function button.
The dis-
play will flash twice, and the new setting
will be established.
NOTE l You
can return to the

previous display by
pressing the “BACK” function button. Instruments and controls
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4. After setting the barometer adjust, press the
“INFO” button to return to the information
display. Resetting to the factory setting
1. Press the “ADJ” button to

select the barome-
ter adjustment display.
Press the “←” or “→” function button to se-
lect the “BAROMETER DEFAULT” dis-
play. Then press the “SELECT” function but-
ton. 2. Press the “SET” function button. The display
will flash twice and
the barometer indication
will return to the factory settings. NOTE
l Although
the barometer value is

changed to
the factory setting, a barometer unit you have
selected is unchanged.
l You can return to the previous display by
pressing the “BACK” function button. 3. After
setting the barometer default, press the
“INFO” button to return

to the information
display. Care of the monitor
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If the monitor becomes covered in fingerprints or
otherwise dirty, clean it with a soft and dry cloth.
NOTE
l Don’t
use a wet cloth

or abrasive cleaner as
this may cause damage. Instruments and controls
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Combination headlamps and
dipper switch E00506002129
Headlamps
NOTE l Do
not leave the headlamps
and other lamps
on for a long time while the engine is station-
ary (not running). A run-down battery could
result.
l When it rains or when the vehicle has been
washed, the inside of the lens sometimes be-
comes foggy. This is the same phenomenon
as when window glass mists up on a humid
day, and does not indicate a functional prob-
lem. When the lamp is switched on, the heat
will remove the fog. However, if water gath-
ers inside the lamp, we recommend you to
have it checked. Type 1
Rotate the switch to turn on the lamps. OFF All lamps off
Position, tail, licence plate and instrument
panel lamps on
Headlamps and other lamps go on
Type 2
Rotate the switch to turn on the lamps. OFF All lamps off
AUTO With the ignition switch in the “ON” po-
sition, headlamps, position, tail, licence
plate, and instrument panel lamps turn
on and off automatically in accordance
with outside light level. All lamps turn
off automatically when the ignition
switch is turned to the “OFF” position. Position, tail, licence plate and instru-
ment panel lamps on
Headlamps and other lamps go on
NOTE
l The
sensitivity of the automatic

on/off con-
trol can be adjusted.
For further information, we recommend you
to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.
l When the headlamps are turned off by the au-
tomatic on/off control with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position, the front fog
lamps (if so equipped) and rear fog lamp (if
so equipped) also go off. When the head-
lamps are subsequently turned back on by
the automatic on/off control, the front fog
lamps also come on but the rear fog lamp
stays off. If you wish to turn the rear fog
lamp back on, operate the switch again.
l Do not cover the sensor (A) for the automat-
ic on/off control by affixing a sticker or label
to the windscreen. Instruments and controls
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l
If the lamps do
not turn on or off with the
switch in the “AUTO” position, manually op-
erate the switch and we recommend you to
have your vehicle checked.
[Vehicles with Daytime Running Lamp]
When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position
and the lamp switch is set to the “OFF” position,
the low beam of the headlamps, tail lamps, etc.,
will illuminate.
Lamps (headlamps, fog lamp, etc.) au-
to-cutout function l If the ignition key is turned to “LOCK” or
“ACC” position or removed from the igni-
tion switch and the lamps will stay on for
about 3 minutes without opening the driver’s
door while the lamp switch in the “ ” posi-
tion, the lamps automatically turn off. l
If the ignition key
is
turned to “LOCK” or
“ACC” position or removed from the igni-
tion switch and the driver’s door is opened
within 3 minutes while the lamp switch in
the “ ” position, a buzzer will sound to
warn the driver that
the lamps have not been
turned off, and these lamps will automatical-
ly turn off.
NOTE l The lamp auto-cutout will not function when
the lamp switch is in the “ ” position.
l When the ignition key
has

been turned either
to the “LOCK” or “ACC” position or re-
moved from the ignition switch with the
lamp switch in the “ ” position, and the
lamp switch is returned

to the “OFF” posi-
tion within approximately 3 minutes, the auto-
cutout function will not be activated.
When you want to keep the lamps on l Turn the switch in the “OFF” position to
switch off all lamps while the ignition key is
in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position or re-
move it from the ignition switch.
l Turn on the lamps with the switch in the
“ ” or “ ” position again, then the
lamps will remain on.
NOTE l It is possible
to

alter the auto-cutout function
such that: • Auto-cutout function is never activated.
For details, we recommend you to consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point. Lamp monitor buzzer
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If the driver’s door is

opened when the ignition key
is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position or removed
from the ignition switch while the lamps are on, a
buzzer will sound to remind the driver to turn off
the lamps. When the lamp auto-cutout function
acts, the buzzer will stop automatically. When this
function does not act, turn off the lamp switch to
stop the buzzer.
Dipper (High/Low beam change) E00506200286
When the lamp switch is in the “ ” position, the
beam changes from high

to low (or low to high)
each time the lever is pulled to (1). While the high-
beam is on, the high-beam indication lamp in the in-
strument cluster will also illuminate. Headlamp flasher
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The high-beams flash when the lever is pulled slight-
ly (2), and will go off when it is released.
When the high-beam is on,

the high-beam indica-
tion lamp in the instrument cluster will also illumi-
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NOTE
l The
high-beams can also flash
when the
lamp switch is in the “OFF” position.
l If you turn the lamps off with the headlamps
set to high-beam illumination, the headlamps
are automatically returned to their low-beam
setting when the lamp switch is next turned
to the “ ” position.
Headlamp levelling switch*
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The angle of the headlamp
beam varies depending
on the load carried by the vehicle.
The headlamp levelling switch can be used to ad-
just the headlamp illumination distance (when the
lower beam is illuminated) so that the headlamps’
glare does not distract other drivers.
Set the switch (referring to the following table) to
the appropriate position according to the number of
people and the load in the vehicle. CAUTION
l
Always perform adjustments before
driv-
ing.
Do

not attempt to adjust while driving, as
it could cause an accident.
NOTE l When
adjusting the beam position,

first put
the dial in the “0” position (the highest beam
position). Single cab Vehicle condi-
tion Switch position “0”
“2” ●: 1 person
: Full luggage loading
Switch position 0- Driver only
Switch position 2- Driver + Full luggage load- ing
Club cab Vehicle condi-
tion Switch position “0” “3” or“4”
●: 1 person
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Switch position 0- Driver only
Switch position 3- Driver + Full luggage load-
ing
{Vehicles with heavy duty
suspension}
Switch position 4- Driver
+ Full luggage load-
ing
{Vehicles without heavy du-
ty suspension}
Double cab Vehicle condi-
tion Switch position “0”
“2” or “3” or
“4” ●: 1 person
: Full luggage loading Switch position 0- Driver only
Switch position 2- Driver + Full luggage load-
ing
{Vehicles with heavy duty
suspension for
Russia, Ka-
zakhstan and Ukraine}
Switch position 3- Driver + Full luggage load- ing
{Vehicles with heavy duty
suspension except

for Rus-
sia, Kazakhstan and Uk-
raine}
{Vehicles without heavy du-
ty suspension for Russia,
Kazakhstan and Ukraine}
Switch position 4- Driver + Full luggage load- ing
{Vehicles without heavy du-
ty suspension

except for
Russia, Kazakhstan and Uk-
raine} Turn-signals lever
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The turn-signal lamps flash when

the lever is oper-
ated (with the ignition switch in the “ON” posi-
tion). At the same time, the turn-signal indication
lamps flash. 1- Turn-signals
When making a normal turn,

use position
(1). The lever will return automatically when
cornering is completed.
There are times when the lever will not re-
turn after cornering. This occurs when the
steering wheel is turned only slightly.
In such cases, return the lever by hand.
2- Lane-change signals When changing lanes, use position (2). It
will return to the neutral position when re-
leased.
NOTE l If the lamp flashes unusually quickly, the
bulb in a turn-signal lamp may have burned
out. We recommend you to have the vehicle
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It is possible to
activate the following func-
tions. For further information, we recom-
mend you to consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point. • Flashing of the turn-signal lamps and theindication lamp in the instrument cluster
when the lever is operated with the igni-
tion switch in the “ACC” position
• Flashing of the turn-signal lamps and the indication lamp in the instrument cluster
three times when you move the lever to
(2) slightly then release it
• The time required to operate the lever for the 3-flash function can be adjusted. Hazard warning flasher switch
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Use the hazard warning flasher
switch when the ve-
hicle has to be parked on the road for any emergency.
The hazard warning flashers can always be operat-
ed, regardless of the position of the ignition key.

Push the switch to turn on the hazard warning flash-
ers; push the switch again to turn them off.
When this switch is operated, all turn-signal lamps
flash continuously, as do the turn-signal indication
lamps in the instrument cluster. NOTE
l If
the lamps are kept

flashing for a long time,
the battery will be discharged, resulting in
hard engine starting or no start condition.
l If the lamp flashes unusually quickly, the
bulb in a turn-signal lamp may have burned
out.
We recommend you to have the vehicle in-
spected. Front fog lamp switch*
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The front fog lamps
can

be used only when the head-
lamps or tail lamps are on. Turn the knob once in
the “ON” direction to turn on the front fog lamps.
The indication lamp in the instrument cluster will
also come on. To turn the front fog lamps off, turn
the knob once in the “OFF” direction. While the
rear fog lamp (if so equipped) is on, turn the knob
twice in the “OFF” direction to turn the front fog
lamps off. The knob will automatically return to its
original position when you release it. NOTE
l The
front fog lamps are

automatically turned
off when the headlamps or tail lamps are
turned off. To turn the front fog lamps on
again, turn the knob in the “ON” direction af-
ter turning on the headlamps or tail lamps.
l Do not use fog lamps except in conditions of
fog, otherwise excessive lamp glare may tem-
porarily blind oncoming vehicle drivers. Instruments and controls
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In case of vehicles
with Daytime Running
Lamp, the front fog lamp can be operated
even if the lamp switch is set to the “OFF”
position, because the low beam of the head-
lamps, tail lamps, etc. illuminate when the ig-
nition key is at the “ON” position. Rear fog lamp switch*
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The rear fog lamp illuminates
only when the head-
lamps or front fog lamps (if so equipped) are on.
An indication lamp in the instrument cluster comes
on when the rear fog lamp is turned on.

[Vehicles without front fog lamps]
Turn the knob once in the “ON” direction to turn
on the rear fog lamp. To turn the rear fog lamp off,
turn the knob once in the “OFF” direction. The
knob will automatically return to its original posi-
tion when you release it.

[Vehicles with front fog lamps]
Turn the knob once in the “ON” direction to turn
on the front fog lamps. Turn the knob once more in
the “ON” direction to turn on the rear fog lamp. To
turn the rear fog lamp off, turn the knob once in the
“OFF” direction. Turn the knob once more in the
“OFF” direction to turn off the front fog lamps.
The knob will automatically return to its original po-
sition when you release it. NOTE
l The
rear fog lamp is
automatically turned off
when the headlamps and front fog lamps (if
so equipped) turned off.
l To turn the rear fog lamp on again, turn the
knob once in the “ON” direction after turn-
ing on the headlamps. (Vehicles without
front fog lamps)
l To turn the rear fog lamp on again, turn the
knob twice in the “ON” direction after turn-
ing on the headlamps. (Vehicles with front
fog lamps)
l In case of vehicles with Daytime Running
Lamp, the rear fog lamp can be operated
even if the lamp switch is set to the “OFF”
position, because the low beam of the head-
lamps, tail lamps, etc. illuminate when the ig-
nition key is at the “ON” position. Instruments and controls
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