engine MITSUBISHI L200 2004 Owner's Manual (in English)

1 - Rear gate →p. 2-12
2 - High-mounted stop lamp* →p. 8-34, 8-38
3 - Electric window control* →p. 2-9
4 - Engine compartment →p. 10-25
5 - Bonnet →p. 2-7
6 - Windscreen wiper and washer →p. 4-15
7 - Antenna →p. 6-18
8 - Door mirrors →p. 5-37
9 - Locking and unlocking →p. 2-4
Keyless entry system* →p. 2-5
10 - Fuel filler →p. 5-3
11 - Rear fog lamp (Driver’s side only)*
→p. 4-19, 8-34, 8-38
12 - Number-plate lamps →p. 4-12, 8-34, 8-37
13 - Stop and tail lamps →p. 8-34, 8-37
14 - Reversing lamps →p. 8-34, 8-37
15 - Rear turn-signal lamps →p. 4-13, 8-34, 8-37
16 - Headlamps →p. 4-12, 8-35
17 - Front turn-signal lamps →p. 4-13, 8-34, 8-36
18 - Position lamps →p. 4-12, 8-34, 8-36
19 - Tyre chains →p. 9-13
Tyre rotation →p. 9-11
Changing tyres →p. 8-16
Tyre inflation pressure →p. 9-11
20 - Side turn-signal lamps →p. 4-13, 8-34, 8-36
A- Single Cab
B- Club Cab
B21A342
Exterior (Single cab, Club cab)EB21DPDf
A02A279
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B 2
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1 - Rear gate →p. 2-12
2 - High-mounted stop lamp* →p. 8-34, 8-38
3 - Electric window control* →p. 2-9
4 - Engine compartment →p. 10-25
5 - Bonnet →p. 2-7
6 - Windscreen wiper and washer →p. 4-15
7 - Antenna →p. 6-18
8 - Door mirrors →p. 5-37
9 - Locking and unlocking →p. 2-4
Keyless entry system* →p. 2-5
10 - Fuel filler →p. 5-3
11 - Rear fog lamp (Driver’s side only)*
→p. 4-19, 8-34, 8-38
12 - Number-plate lamps →p. 4-12, 8-34, 8-37
13 - Stop and tail lamps →p. 8-34, 8-37
14 - Reversing lamps →p. 8-34, 8-37
15 - Rear turn-signal lamps →p. 4-13, 8-34, 8-37
16 - Headlamps →p. 4-12, 8-35
17 - Front turn-signal lamps →p. 4-13, 8-34, 8-36
18 - Position lamps →p. 4-12, 8-34, 8-36
19 - Tyre chains →p. 9-13
Tyre rotation →p. 9-11
Changing tyres →p. 8-16
Tyre inflation pressure →p. 9-11
20 - Side turn-signal lamps →p. 4-13, 8-34, 8-36
B21A344
Exterior (Double cab)
A02A280
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Used engine oils safety
instructions
EB12A-A
WARNING(1) Prolonged and repeated contact
may cause serious skin disor-
ders, including dermatitis and
cancer.
(2) Avoid contact with the skin as
far as possible and wash thor-
oughly after any contact.
(3) Keep out of reach of children.
Protect the environment
It is illegal to pollute drains, water courses
and soil. Use authorized waste collection
facilities, including civic amenity sites and
garages providing facilities for disposal of
used oil and used oil filters. If in doubt,
contact your local authority for advice on
disposal.
Driving and alcoholEB25A-Aa
Driving under the influence of alcohol is
one of the most frequent causes of acci-
dents.
Your driving ability can even be seriously
impaired with blood alcohol levels below
the legal minimum. If you are drinking,
don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-
drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use
public transportation.
WARNINGDriving after drinking can lead to an
accident. Your perceptions are less
sharp, your reflexes are slower, and
your judgement is impaired when
you have been drinking.
NEVER DRINK AND THEN DRIVE.
Safe driving techniques
EB26A-Cb
Driving safety and protection against in-
jury cannot be fully ensured. However, we
recommend that you pay extra attention to
the following:
(1) Before starting the vehicle, make sure
that you and your passengers have
fastened your seat belts.
(2) 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.
(3) Make sure that infants and small chil-
dren are properly restrained in accor-
dance with the laws and regulations,
and for maximum protection in case
of an accident.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
(4) Switch off the engine if you stop for a
short sleep. If the engine is left run-
ning while you sleep, unexpected ve-
hicle operation or other accidents
may be caused by unconsciously
moving the shift lever (selector lever
on automatic transmission vehicles)
or pressing the accelerator pedal. If
you inadvertently keep the accelera-
tor pedal pressed, the engine may
overheat or the engine, exhaust pipe,
etc. may be abnormally overheated,
resulting in an accidental fire. If poorly
ventilated, there is a risk of poisoning
by exhaust gases.
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
KeysEF21ABM
Without an electronic immobilizer
(Type 1)
1 - Master key
2 - Sub key*
With an electronic immobilizer
(Type 2)
3 - Master key (Black)
4 - Sub key (Grey)*
Two master keys are provided. They fit all
locks. Keep one in a safe place as a spare
key.
One sub key is provided (for some mo-
dels). It fits all locks except for the glove
box.NOTE
(1) The key number is stamped on the
tag as indicated in the illustration.
Make a record of the key number and
store the key and key number tag
in separate places, so that you can
order a key from your authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer in the event the
original keys are lost.
(2) If your vehicle is equipped with an
electronic immobilizer, the engine is
designed so that it will not start if the
ID code registered in the immobilizer
computer and the key’s ID code do
not match. Refer to the section en-
titled “Electronic Immobilizer” for
details and key usage.
(3) Keys should never be placed in areas
which contain magnetic or metal ob-
jects as this may interfere with the
transponder.
Electronic immobilizer
(Anti-theft starting system)*
EF11CPD
The electronic immobilizer is designed to
reduce significantly the possibility of vehi-
cle theft. The purpose of the system is to
immobilize the vehicle if an invalid start is
attempted. A valid start attempt can only
be achieved (subject to certain condi-
tions), using a key “registered” to the im-
mobilizer system.
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
(3) If you lose your keys, order a key from
your authorized MITSUBISHI dealer
as soon as possible.
To obtain a key, take your vehicle and
any remaining key to your authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.
If you need an extra spare key, take
your vehicle and ALL the keys to your
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
All the keys have to be re-registered
in the immobilizer computer unit.
The immobilizer allows up to 8 differ-
ent ID codes to be registered; you can
possess a maximum of 8 keys.
CAUTIONDo not make any alterations or addi-
tions to the immobilizer system, al-
terations or additions could cause
failure of the immobilizer.
NOTE
(1) In the following cases the vehicle may
not be able to receive the registered
ID code from the key. This means the
engine will not start even when the
registered key is turned to the
“START” position:
• When the key contacts a key ring or
other metallic or magnetic object
(Type A)
• When the key grip contacts metal of
another key (Type B)
• When the key contacts another im-
mobilizing key, or some other
transponder (Type C)
In cases like these, remove the above
object from the key and turn the key
back to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Then try again to start the engine.
If the engine does not start, consult an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
(2)
Be careful not to damage the key with a
cutter etc. since there is a transponder
inside the key
.
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F11C003
A
B
C
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
Manual window control*
EF17B-Ac
1 - To close
2 - To open
WARNING(1) Before operating the electric
window control, make sure that
nothing is capable of being
trapped (head, hand, finger,
etc.).
(2) Never leave the vehicle without
removing the key.
(3) Never leave a child (or other per-
son who might not be capable of
safe operation of the electric
window control switch) in the
vehicle alone.
NOTE
Repeated operation with the engine
stopped will run down the battery. Operate
the window switches only while the engine
is running.
Electric window control*
EF17APD
The electric windows can only be operat-
ed with the ignition switch in the “ON”
position.
Each door window opens or closes while
the corresponding switch is operated.
1 - Driver’s door window
2 - Front passenger’s door window
3 - Rear left door window (Double cab)*
4 - Rear right door window (Double cab)*
5 - Lock switch
2-9
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LHD
F17A094
RHD
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Odometer/TripmeterED03B-Fa
1 - Odometer
The odometer indicates the total dis-
tance the vehicle has travelled.
2 - Tripmeter
The tripmeter indicates the distance
travelled during a particular trip or
period.
Press the reset button (3) to return the
tripmeter indication to zero.
Fuel gaugeED05A-Cd
The fuel gauge indicates the fuel level in
the fuel tank irrespective of the ignition
switch position.
NOTE
Just after refueling, it takes time for the
correct fuel level to be indicated after turn-
ing on the ignition.
1 - Full
2 - Empty
CAUTIONDo not drive with an extremely low
fuel level; running out of fuel could
cause damage to the catalystic con-
verter.
TachometerED04A-Ja
Type 1: For diesel-powered vehicles
Type 2: For petrol-powered vehicles
The tachometer indicates the engine
speed (r/min). The tachometer can help
you obtain more economical driving and
also warns you of excessive engine
speeds.
CAUTIONDuring travel, watch the tachometer
making sure that the engine speed
indication does not rise to the red
zone (excessive engine rpm).
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Water temperature gauge
ED06A-R
The water temperature gauge indicates
the engine coolant temperature when the
ignition switch is “ON”.
CAUTIONIf the indication needle enters the
overheating zone (A) while the en-
gine is running, it indicates that the
engine is possibly overheating. Im-
mediately park your vehicle in a safe
place and make the necessary cor-
rections. (Refer to “Engine overheat-
ing” on page 8-23.)
While driving, care should always be
taken to maintain the normal operat-
ing temperature.
Inclinometer*ED11A-D
This meter indicates the inclination angle
of the vehicle, both front-to-rear and side-
to-side.
Examples
1 - Side-to-side inclination
(Right inclination of 15°)2 - Front-to-rear inclination
(Rear inclination of 20°)
NOTE
The inclinometer indicates the correct in-
clination when the vehicle is stationary,
but a slight reading error may be given
when driving the vehicle.
4-4
D11A009
15°
D11A010
20°
D06A008
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Thermometer*ED10A-Ta
The thermometer displays the tempera-
tures outside the vehicle when the ignition
switch is at “ACC” or “ON”.
NOTE
(1) The external temperature displayed
may differ from the actual tempera-
ture on account of surrounding condi-
tions, driving conditions, etc.
(2) Temperatures outside the vehicle that
are below -30 °C or over 70 °C will re-
sult in an error message being dis-
played (-E °C, E °C).
If an error message is displayed even
though the actual t emperature is
within the range of -30 °C to 70 °C
contact an authorized MITSUBISHI
dealer for inspection of the ther-
mometer’s thermo sensor.
Volt meter*ED09A-F
The volt meter indicates the battery volt-
age.
While the engine is running, the meter
should indicate somewhere between 12 V
and 16 V.
If the needle is consistently below 11 V or
rises above 16 V, there is something
wrong with either the battery or the
charging system. Consult an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.
NOTE
The meter indication may fall below 11 V
when the engine is started; this is normal,
however, and does not indicate a mal-
function.
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