inflation pressure 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
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B- Club Cab
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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
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Exterior (Double cab)
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STARTING AND DRIVING
5-7
(1)Starting
Avoid rapid acceleration and sudden
starts; such operation will result in
higher fuel consumption.
(2)Shifting
Shift only at an appropriate engine
speed. Always use the highest gear
possible.
The transfer shift lever should be set
to “2H” when driving 4WD vehicles on
normal roads and express ways to
obtain best possible fuel economy.
(3)City traffic
Frequent starting and stopping in-
creases the average fuel consump-
tion. Use roads with smooth traffic
flow whenever possible. When driving
on congested roads, avoid use of a
low gear at high engine speeds.
(4)Idling
The vehicle consumes fuel even dur-
ing idling. Avoid extended idling
whenever possible.
(5)Speed
The higher the vehicle speed, the
more fuel consumed. Avoid driving at
full speed. Even a slight release of the
accelerator pedal will save a signific-
ant amount of fuel.Trailer towingEC21APDd
In order to tow a trailer with your vehicle,
have a trailer towing device that meets all
pertinent regulations in your area mount-
ed at an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
The regulations concerning the towing of
a trailer may differ from country to country.
It is recommended that you obey the regu-
lations in each area.
CAUTIONDanger of Accident!
A towing bar should be fitted by an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
NOTE
Fitting of a towing bar requires specialized
skills and equipment.
Contact an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer
for details. If you are going to tow a trailer,
pay careful attention to the following
points.
(6)Tyre inflation pressure
Check the tyre inflation pressures at
regular intervals. Low tyre inflation
pressure increases road resistance
and fuel consumption. In addition, low
tyre pressures adversely affect tyre
wear and driving stability.
(7)Load
Do not drive with unnecessary articles
in the luggage compartment. Espe-
cially during city driving where fre-
quent starting and stopping is ne-
cessary, the increased weight of the
vehicle will greatly affect fuel con-
sumption. Also avoid driving with un-
necessary luggage, etc., on the roof;
the increased air resistance will in-
crease more fuel consumption.
(8)Cold engine starting
Starting of a cold engine consumes
more fuel.
Unnecessary fuel consumption is also
caused by keeping a hot engine run-
ning. After the engine is started, com-
mence driving as soon as possible.
(9)Air conditioning*
The use of the air conditioning will in-
crease the fuel consumption.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
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CAUTIONNever 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; consult an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer and take the ne-
cessary measures to prepare, in-
spect, and repair the vehicle.
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.
Inspect each part of the vehicle carefully.
Refer to the “Inspection and maintenance
following rough road operation” section.
Cautions on handling of
4WD vehicles
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Tyres and wheels
Since the driving torque can be applied to
the 4 wheels, the performance of the vehi-
cle when operating in 4WD is greatly
affected by the condition of the tyres.
Pay close attention to the tyres.
• Install specified tyres on all wheels. Re-
fer to the “Tyres and wheels” on page
10-8, 10-14, 10-22.
• All tyres should be rotated whenever the
wear difference between front and rear
tyres is recognizable.
Good vehicle performance cannot be
expected if there is a difference in wear
between tyres. Refer to the “Tyre rota-
tion” on page 9-11.
• Check the tyre inflation pressure regu-
larly.
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:
(1) Check that the vehicle has not been
damaged by rocks, gravel, etc.
(2) 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, contact an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer as
soon as possible to have the brakes
checked.
(3) Remove the insects, dried grass, etc.
clogging the radiator core.
(4) If a stream has been crossed, check
the engine, transmission, and differ-
ential oil and propeller shaft grease. If
the oil or grease is milky or cloudy
because of water contamination, it
must be replaced with new oil.
(5) Check the inside of the vehicle. If
ingress of water is found, dry the car-
pet etc.
(6) Inspect the headlamps. If the head-
lamp bulb is flooded with water, have
the headlamp drained off at an autho-
rized MITSUBISHI dealer.
(7) Have an authorized MITSUBISHI
dealer replace grease in the wheel
bearing.
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FOR EMERGENCIES
On a flooded road
(1) Avoid flooded roads. Water could
enter the brake discs, resulting in
temporarily ineffective brakes. In such
cases, lightly depress the brake pedal
to see if the brakes operate properly.
If they do not, lightly depress the
pedal several times while driving in
order to dry the brake pads.
(2) When driving in rain or on a road with
many puddles a layer of water may
form between the tyres and the road
surface.
This reduces a tyre’s frictional
resistance on the road, resulting in
loss of steering stability and braking
capability.
To cope with this, observe the follow-
ing items:
(a) Drive your vehicle at a slow speed.
(b) Do not drive on worn tyres. Always
maintain the specified tyre inflation
pressures.
Tools, jack and jack handle
EN01A-T
The storage location of the tools and jack
should be remembered in case of an
emergency.
Location
1 - Tools
2 - Jack
3 - Jack handle
On a snow-covered or frozen road
(1) When driving on a snow-covered or
frozen road, it is recommended that
you use snow tyres or tyre chains.
Refer to the “Snow tyres” and “Tyre
chains” sections.
(2) Avoid high-speed operation, sudden
acceleration, abrupt brake application
and sharp cornering.
(3) Depressing the brake pedal during
travel on such a road may cause tyre
slippage and skidding. When traction
between the tyres and the road is re-
duced the wheels may skid and the
vehicle cannot readily be brought to a
stop by conventional braking tech-
niques. Braking will differ, depending
upon whether you have anti-lock
brakes (ABS). If you do have ABS,
brake by pressing the brake pedal
hard, and keeping it pressed. If you
do not have ABS, pump the brake
pedal with short rapid jabs, each time
fully applying and fully releasing for
greatest effect.
(4) Allow extra distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you,
and avoid sudden braking.
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FOR EMERGENCIES
NOTE
Take care when lowering the vehicle, as
sudden closure of the jack release valve
can cause damage to the jack.
3. Remove the jack.
NOTE
When the jack is difficult to remove by
hand, insert the jack handle into the holder
and hook the jack handle notch onto the
holder notch and secure it there. Then pull
the jack handle and remove the jack.
4. Press the piston down all the way,
and turn the release valve clockwise
as far as possible.
5. Store the jack and jack handle.
WARNING(1) Raise the vehicle so the tyre just
clears the ground. It is danger-
ous to raise the vehicle any
higher.
(2) Never get under the vehicle
while using the jack. Avoid jar-
ring the raised vehicle or leaving
it supported on the jack for any
longer than required. Both are
very dangerous.
(3) Do not start or run the engine
while the vehicle is on the jack.
The vehicle might start moving
and cause the vehicle to fall
down from the jack.
(4) Do not turn the jacked up
wheels. The tyres remaining on
the ground may turn, causing
the vehicle body to fall down
from the jack.
(5) No one should stay in the vehi-
cle while the jack is used.
(6) On vehicles with limited slip
differential, jack up the rear
wheel and keep it from turning.
If the raised wheel turns, the
wheel on the ground will roll the
vehicle off the jack.
CAUTIONUse only the jack supplied with the
vehicle and use it only for changing
wheels.
Spare wheelEN03APDd
The spare wheel is stored under the floor
of the cargo bed.
CAUTION(1) When removing the spare wheel,
it is recommended you wear
gloves. Removing the spare
wheel with your hands may
cause injury to the fingers.
(2) Check the air pressure in the
spare wheel weekly, making
sure it is ready for emergency
use at any time.
Driving with an insufficient tyre
pressure can lead to an acci-
dent. If you have no choice but
to drive with an insufficient tyre
pressure, keep your speed down
and inflate the tyre to the correct
pressure as soon as possible.
(Refer to “Tyre inflation pres-
sure” on page 9-11.)
Maintaining the spare wheel at
the highest specified air pres-
sure will ensure that it can al-
ways be used under any condi-
tions (city/high-speed driving,
varying load weight, etc.).
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FOR EMERGENCIES
9. Lower the vehicle slowly and then
tighten the nuts crisscross in two or
three steps until each nut has been
tightened securely.
Tightening torque
Type 1 118 to 137 Nm
Type 2 98 to 118 Nm
(Achieved by applying force at end of
wheel nut wrench supplied with vehicle.
Type 1: approx. 440 to 500 N
Type 2: approx. 370 to 440 N)
CAUTIONNever use extra force by your foot to
the wheel nut wrench or by using a
pipe extension as you can over-
tighten the nut.
10. Lower and remove the jack, stow the
jack, jack handle, wheel nut wrench
and flat tyre wheel. Have the flat tyre
repaired as soon as possible.
TowingEN25APE
If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you have it done by your MITSUBISHI
dealer or a commercial tow truck service.
Only when you cannot receive a towing
service from a MITSUBISHI dealer or
commercial tow truck service, tow your
vehicle carefully in accordance with the in-
structions given in “Emergency towing” in
this part.
CAUTIONIf the transmission is malfunctioning
or damaged, transport the vehicle
using a tow truck.
The regulations concerning towing may
differ from country to country. It is recom-
mended that you comply with the regula-
tions of the country where you are driving
your vehicle.
11. Check tyre inflation pressure. The
inflation pressure specification is
shown on the label. See illustration.
CAUTION(1) After changing the tyre, drive the
vehicle approximately 1,000 km
(625 miles) and retighten the
wheel nuts to make sure that
they are not loose.
(2) If the steering wheel vibrates
when driving after change of the
tyre, have the tyre checked for
balance at your MITSUBISHI
dealer.
(3) For the safe operation of your
vehicle, avoid mixing one type
of tyre with another type or us-
ing tyres of a size other than the
specified size.
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Engine oil ................................................................ 9-2
Automatic transmission fluid* .............................. 9-4
Engine coolant ....................................................... 9-5
Battery ..................................................................... 9-6
Brake fluid............................................................... 9-8
Power steering fluid* ............................................. 9-9
Clutch fluid* ............................................................ 9-9
Washer fluid............................................................ 9-10
Wheel condition ..................................................... 9-10
Tyre inflation pressure .......................................... 9-11
Tyre rotation ........................................................... 9-11
Snow tyres .............................................................. 9-12
Tyre chains ............................................................. 9-13
Fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust gas
leakage ............................................................. 9-14
Exterior and interior lamp operation .................... 9-14
Meter, gauge and indication/warning lamp
operation .......................................................... 9-14
Clutch pedal free play* .......................................... 9-14
Brake pedal free play ............................................. 9-15
Parking brake lever stroke .................................... 9-15
Hinges and latches lubrication ............................. 9-16
Wiper blades ........................................................... 9-16
Ventilation slots ..................................................... 9-17
Weatherstripping.................................................... 9-17
Additional equipment
(For regions where snow is encountered) .... 9-17
Maintenance
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MAINTENANCE
Tyre inflation pressure
EM13APDb
kPa
Check the tyre inflation pressure of all the
tyres while they are cold: if insufficient or
excessive, adjust to the specified value.
After the tyre inflation pressure has been
adjusted, check the tyres for damage and
air leaks. Be sure to put rubber caps on
the valves.
Tyre rotationEM60APMc
Tyre wear varies with vehicle conditions,
road surface conditions and individual
driver’s driving habits. To equalize the
wear and help extend tyre life, it is recom-
mended to rotate the wheels immediately
after discovery of abnormal wear, or
whenever the wear difference between
the front and rear tyres is recognizable.
When rotating wheels, rotate as shown in
the illustrations, check for uneven wear
and damage. Abnormal wear is usually
caused by incorrect tyre pressure, im-
proper wheel alignment, out-of-balance
wheel, or severe braking. Consult your au-
thorized MITSUBISHI dealer to determine
the cause of irregular wear.
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M40A030
Type 1
M40A039
Type 2
Tyre sizeNo
cargoCargo
FrontRear
185R14C 8PR 102/100Q
185R14C 8PR 102/100R220 240 450
205/80R16 104S 180 200 300
265/70R16 112S 180 180 230
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INDEX
Running-in recommendations ..................... 5-2
Safe driving techniques ............................. 1-16
Seat belts
Child restraint .......................................... 3-11
Inspection................................................ 3-20
Pregnant women restraint....................... 3-20
Seat belts .................................................. 3-8
Seat
Adjustment ................................................ 3-2
Armrest ..................................................... 3-7
Front seat .................................................. 3-3
Head restraints.......................................... 3-5
Heated seats ............................................. 3-7
Rear seat .................................................. 3-5
Snow tyres ................................................. 9-12
Spare wheel............................................... 8-12
Specifications ............................................ 10-2
Speedometer ............................................... 4-2
Starting ...................................................... 5-11
Starting the engine ........................... 5-11, 5-12
Steering
Power steering fluid ....................... 9-9, 10-26
Power steering system............................ 5-37
Steering lock ........................................... 5-11
Steering wheel height adjustment........... 5-36
Sun visors .................................................. 6-32
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS)-air bag .......................................... 3-20Washing....................................................... 7-4
Water temperature gauge ........................... 4-4
Waxing......................................................... 7-5
Weatherstripping ....................................... 9-17
Wheel
Caps........................................................ 8-15
Condition ................................................. 9-10
Windscreen wiper and washer switch ....... 4-15
Wiper blades ...................................... 7-7, 9-16 Tachometer ................................................. 4-3
Thermometer ............................................... 4-5
Tools..................................................... 8-3, 8-4
Towing ....................................................... 8-19
Trailer towing ............................................... 5-7
Transfer shift lever ..................................... 5-20
Transmission
Automatic transmission........................... 5-16
Fluid ............................................... 9-4, 10-26
Manual transmission ............................... 5-14
Tray under seat ......................................... 6-39
Tripmeter ..................................................... 4-3
Turn-signal
Indication lamps ........................................ 4-7
Switch ..................................................... 4-13
Tyre and wheels
Size................................... 10-8, 10-14, 10-22
Spare wheel ............................................ 8-12
Tyre chains ............................................. 9-13
Tyre inflation pressure ............................ 9-11
Tyre rotation .............................................. 9-11
UKW/MW/LW electronic tuning radio
with tape player ......................................... 6-2
Used engine oils safety instructions .......... 1-16
Vanity mirror .............................................. 6-32
Vehicle information code plate .................. 10-3
Ventilators.................................................. 6-18
Visor
Sun visors ............................................... 6-32
Voltage meter .............................................. 4-5
Washer fluid............................................... 9-10
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