sport mode MITSUBISHI L200 2011 Owner's Manual (in English)

Economical driving.......................................................................4-02
Driving, alcohol and drugs ........................................................... 4-02
Safe driving techniques ................................................................ 4-03
Running-in recommendations.......................................................4-04
Parking brake ................................................................................ 4-07
Parking .......................................................................................... 4-08
Steering wheel height adjustment .................................................4-09
Inside rear-view mirror ................................................................. 4-09
Outside rear-view mirrors ............................................................. 4-10
Ignition switch .............................................................................. 4-11
Steering wheel lock ...................................................................... 4-12
Starting..........................................................................................4-13
Manual transmission ..................................................................... 4-14
Automatic transmission 4A/T ....................................................... 4-16
Automatic transmission Sports Mode 5A/T .................................4-20
Easy select 4WD* ......................................................................... 4-25
Super select 4WD* ....................................................................... 4-29
Rear differential lock* .................................................................. 4-34
4-wheel drive operation ................................................................ 4-38
Inspection and maintenance following rough road oper- ation .......................................................................................... 4-40
Cautions on handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles ..........................4-40
Limited-slip differential* .............................................................. 4-42
Braking ......................................................................................... 4-42
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)* ................................................... 4-43
Power steering system .................................................................. 4-45
Active Stability & Traction Control (ASTC)* .............................4-46
Cruise control* ............................................................................. 4-48
Cargo loads ................................................................................... 4-52
Trailer towing ............................................................................... 4-53Starting and driving4

When the automatic transmission makes no speed
change E00604800478
If the transmission does not change speeds while
driving, or your vehicle does not pick up enough
speed when starting on an uphill slope, it may be
that there is something unusual happening in the
transmission, causing a safety device to activate.
We recommend you to have your checked as soon
as possible.
NOTE l When the selector lever position indicator in
the instrument panel blinks, it means that
there is an abnormal condition in the trans-
mission. Refer to “When the selector lever po-
sition indicator blinks” on page 4-18.Automatic transmission Sports
Mode 5A/T E00603200576
NOTE l During running-in period or immediately af-
ter reconnection of the battery cable, there
may be a case where gear shifts are not made
smoothly. This does not indicate a faulty trans-
mission.
Gear shifts will become smooth after the trans-
mission has been shifted several times by the
electronic control system.Selector lever operation E00603300867
The transmission has 5 forward gears and 1 reverse
gear.
The individual gears are selected automatically, de-
pending on the position of the gear selector lever,
the speed of the vehicle and the position of the ac-
celerator pedal.
The selector lever has 2 gates; the main gate (1)
and the manual gate (2).
NOTE
l For information on manual gate operation,
please refer to “Sports mode” on page 4-22.
In the main gate, selector lever has 4 positions, and
is equipped with a lock button (A) to avoid inadver-
tent selection of the wrong gear.The lock button must be pushed to move the
selector lever.The lock button need not be pushed to move
the selector lever.
Starting and driving
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Sports modeE00603901088
Whether the vehicle is stationary or in motion,
sports mode is selected by gently pushing the selec-
tor lever from the “D” (DRIVE) position into the
manual gate (A). To return to “D” range operation,
gently push the selector lever back into the main
gate (B).

In sports mode, gear shifts can be made rapidly sim-
ply by moving the selector lever backward and for-
ward. In contrast to a manual transmission, the
sports mode allows gear shifts with the accelerator
pedal depressed.SHIFT UPSHIFT DOWN
+ (SHIFT UP)
Push the lever forward once to shift up one gear.

- (SHIFT DOWN)
Pull the lever backward once to shift down one
gear.
CAUTIONl In sports mode, the driver must execute
upward shifts in accordance with prevail-
ing road conditions, taking care to keep
the engine speed below the red zone.
l By rapidly moving the selector lever back-
ward (SHIFT DOWN) twice, it is possible
to skip one gear, i.e., 3 rd
to 1 st
, 4 th
to 2 nd
or 5 th
to 3 rd
. Since sudden engine braking
and/or rapid acceleration can cause a loss
of traction, downshifts must be made care-
fully in accordance with the vehicle’s
speed.
NOTE
l The upward shift may be made automatically
in sports mode when the engine revolutions
rises and approaches the tachometer’s red
zone (the red-coloured part of the tachometer
dial).
l In sports mode, only the 5 forward gears can
be selected. To reverse or park the vehicle,
move the selector lever to the “R” (RE-
VERSE) or “P” (PARK) position as required.
l To maintain good running performance, the
transmission may refuse to perform an up-
shift when the selector lever is moved to the
“+ (SHIFT UP)” position at certain vehicle
speeds. Also, to prevent over-revving of the
engine, the transmission may refuse to per-
form a downshift when the lever is moved to
the “- (SHIFT DOWN)” position at certain
vehicle speeds.
l In sports mode, downward shifts are made au-
tomatically when the vehicle slows down.
When the vehicle stops, 1st
gear is automati-
cally selected.
l When driving away on a slippery road, push
the selector lever forward into the “+ (SHIFT
UP)” position. This causes the transmission
to shift into the 2 nd
gear which is better for
smooth driving away on a slippery road.
Push the selector lever to the “- (SHIFT
DOWN)” side to shift back to the 1 st
gear.Sports mode indicator
E00612300355
In sports mode, the currently selected position is in-
dicated by the indicator (A) shown on the instru-
ment panel.
Starting and driving
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CAUTIONlOperating the accelerator pedal while the
other foot is resting on the brake pedal
will affect braking efficiency and may
cause premature wear of brake pads.
l Use the selector lever in the correct shift
position in accordance with driving condi-
tions.
Never coast downhill backward with the
driving shift position {“D” (DRIVE) or
sports mode} or coast forward with the
“R” (REVERSE) position.
The engine stops and the brake pedal ef-
fort or the steering wheel handling weight
increasing could lead to an accident.
l Do not race the engine with brake pedal
pressed when the vehicle is stationary.
This can damage the automatic transmis-
sion.Passing acceleration E00604500329
To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE) posi-
tion, push the accelerator to the floor. The automat-
ic transmission will automatically downshift.
NOTE l In “Sports mode”, downshifts do not take
place when the accelerator is depressed all
the way to the floor.
Waiting E00604600304
For short waiting periods, such as at traffic signals,
the vehicle can be left in gear and held stationary
with the service brake.
For longer waiting periods with the engine running,
place the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) po-
sition..CAUTIONl Never hold the vehicle stationary on a hill
using the accelerator pedal (without us-
ing the brake pedal). Always apply the
parking brake and/or service brakes.
l Unexpected acceleration may occur if the
selector lever is in a position other than
“P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL). Prior
to moving off after having stopped the ve-
hicle, make sure that the selector lever is
in the “D” (DRIVE) position.Parking E00604700262
To park the vehicle, first bring it to a complete
stop, fully engage the parking brake, and then
move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position.
If you are going to leave the vehicle unattended, al-
ways switch off the engine and remove the ignition
key.
NOTE
l On a slope, be sure to apply the parking
brake before moving the selector lever to the
“P” (PARK) position. If you move the selec-
tor lever to the “P” (PARK) position before
applying the parking brake, it may be diffi-
cult to disengage the selector lever from the
“P” (PARK) position when next you drive
the vehicle, requiring application of a strong
force to the selector lever to move from the
“P” (PARK) position.When the automatic transmission makes no speed
change E00604800683
If the transmission does not change speeds while
driving, or your vehicle does not pick up enough
speed when starting on an uphill slope, it may be
that there is something unusual happening in the
transmission, causing a safety device to activate.
We recommend you to have your checked as soon
as possible. 1.If your vehicle has difficulty moving uphill,
shift the selector lever into 2 nd
gear of the
“Sports mode”.
This method might not work depending on
the type of transmission malfunction.
2. Once the vehicle is moving on a level road,
move the selector lever back to “D” (DRIVE).
NOTE l When the selector lever position indicator in
the instrument panel blinks, it means that
there is an abnormal condition in the trans-
mission. Refer to “When the selector lever po-
sition indicator blinks” on page 4-18.
Starting and driving
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Additional precautions for vehicles equipped with
an automatic transmission
It is recommended the “2” (SECOND) position
(4A/T ) or 2nd
gear in sports mode ( 5A/T) on slopes
or at low speed. Use the “L” (LOW) position
(4A/T ) or 1st
gear in sports mode ( 5A/T) in moun-
tainous areas in order to make better use of engine
braking and to assist the brake system. However,
be sure that the speed does not exceed the maxi-
mum speed limit for the selected gear.
Starting and driving
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AF (Alternative Frequencies) functionE00720900061
The AF function finds a station broadcasting the
same program and selects the station with the stron-
gest signal of AF lists.
The AF function is turned on (with the AF indica-
tor (12) shown on the display) at all times unless
you manually switch it off.

The AF function can be turned ON and OFF.
Refer to “Function setup mode” on page 5-21.CT (Clock Time) function E00721000131
The clock can be set automatically by using the sig-
nal from the local RDS stations. Refer to “Adjust-
ing the time” on page 3-12.
REG (Regional) function E00721100057
REG function limits to receive the stations broad-
casting regional programs.
Regional programming and regional networks are
organized differently depending on the country or
area (they may be changed according to the hour,
state, or broadcast area), so if you don’t want to re-
ceive the regional programs automatically, you can
set up REG ON not to receive regional programs.

The REG function can be turned ON and OFF.
Refer to “Function setup mode” on page 5-21.
PI (Program Identification) search function E00721200188
When travelling long distance and the recalled pre-
set station is weak, the radio searches another fre-
quency broadcasting the same programming with
the same PI code in AF list.
If there are no frequencies broadcasting the same
programming, the radio searches a frequency broad-
casting the regional programming. The radio suc-
ceeds in searching the regional programming, then
the display shows the REG indicator (11).
If the radio does not succeed in searching the re-
gional programming, the radio returns to the recal-
led preset station.PTY (Program Type) E00721300293
RDS broadcasts are classified according to pro-
gram type (PTY) as follows. Use the TUNE/SEEK
button (3 or 4) to select your desired PTY.
1. NEWS
2. AFFAIRS (Current affairs)
3. INFO (Information)
4. SPORT
5. EDUCATE (Education)
6. DRAMA
7. CULTURE
8. SCIENCE
9. VARIED
10. POP M (Pop music)
11. ROCK M (Rock music)
12. EASY M (Easy music)
13. LIGHT M (Light classics)
14. CLASSICS
15. OTHER M (Other music)
16. WEATHER (Weather information)
17. FINANCE
18. CHILDREN
19. SOCIAL
20. RELIGION
21. PHONE IN
22. TRAVEL
23. LEISURE
24. JAZZ
25. COUNTRY
26. NATION M (National music)
27. OLDIES
28. FOLK M (Folk music)
29. DOCUMENT
To search for a broadcast of desired program type: 1. Press the PTY button (7).
2. Press the TUNE/SEEK button (3 or 4) for
less than 1 second repeatedly to select your
desired PTY.
3. Two seconds after a desired PTY has been se-
lected, the radio will begin to search for a
broadcast of your selected PTY. During
search, the selected PTY on the display blinks.
4. When the radio picks up a station with your
desired PTY, the display will show the name
of the station.
NOTE
l If the TUNE/SEEK button (3 or 4) is pressed
for more than 1 second, the radio will try to
find out another broadcast of the same pro-
gram type as currently selected.
For pleasant driving
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4-wheel drive operation 4-38A
Accessory (Installation) 04
Accessory socket 5-38
Active Stability & Traction Control (ASTC) 4-46
Additional equipment 8-19
Air conditioning Automatic air conditioning 5-08
Important operation tips for the air condition-
ing 5-12
Manual air conditioning 5-03
Air purifier 5-12
Airbag 2-27
Antenna 5-34
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) 4-43 Warning lamp 4-44
Armrest (Double cab) 2-07
Ashtray 5-36
Audio Audio system anti-theft feature 5-32
Error codes 5-30
Handling of compact discs 5-32
LW/MW/FM electronic tuning radio with CD
player 5-13
Steering wheel remote control switch 5-28
Automatic air conditioning 5-08
Automatic transmission 4A/T 4-16 Fluid 8-06,9-21
Overdrive control switch 4-17
Selector lever operation 4-16,4-20
Selector lever position 4-17
Selector lever position indicator 4-16
Automatic transmission Sports Mode 5A/T 4-20 Fluid 8-06,9-21
Selector lever operation 4-20
Selector lever position indicator 4-21
Selector lever positions 4-21
Sports mode 4-22
Sports mode indicator 4-22
B
Battery 8-09Discharged battery (Emergency starting) 6-02
Specification 9-16
Bleeding the fuel system 6-05
Bonnet 8-03
Bottle holder 5-45
Brake Anti-lock brake 4-43
Braking 4-42
Fluid 8-07,9-21
Parking brake 4-07
Parking brake lever stroke 8-16
Pedal free play 8-16
Warning lamp 3-08
C
Cargo loads 4-52
Catalytic converter 8-02
Cautions on handling of 4-wheel drive vehi-
cles 4-40
Central door locks 1-07
Centre console downlight 5-41 Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-34
Centre information display 3-10
Changing a fuse 8-22
Changing gears 4-14
Check engine warning lamp 3-08
Child restraint 2-13
Child-protection rear doors 1-08
Cigarette lighter 5-37
Cleaning Exterior of your vehicle 7-03
Genuine leather 7-02
Interior of your vehicle 7-02
Plastic, vinyl leather, etc 7-02
Sunroof 7-05
Waxing 7-04
Clock 3-19,5-39
Clutch Fluid 8-08,9-21
Pedal free play 8-15
Coat hook 5-46
Combination headlamps and dipper switch 3-30
Convenient hook 5-46
Coolant (engine) 8-05,9-21
Cruise control 4-48 Switch 4-49
Cup holder 5-44
Curtain airbag system 2-35
D
Demister (rear window) 3-40
Differential oil 9-21
Digital clock 3-19,5-39
Dimensions 9-03
Dipper (High/Low beam change) 3-31
Door courtesy lamps 5-41 Replacement 8-33
Doors Central door locks 1-07
Child-protection 1-08
Lock and unlock 1-06
Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-02
E
Easy select 4WD 4-25
Alphabetical index
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Heated seats 2-06
Rear seat 2-07
Secret box 5-43
Service precaution 8-02
Side airbag system 2-35
Side turn-signal lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-28
Snow tyres 8-14
Spare wheel 6-16
Spark plug 9-16
Specifications 9-02
Speedometer 3-03
Starting 4-13
Steering Power steering fluid 8-09,9-21
Power steering system 4-45
Steering wheel height adjustment 4-09
Steering wheel lock 4-12
Steering wheel remote control switch 5-28
Stop lamps Bulb capacity 8-23
Replacement 8-30
Storage spaces 5-41
Sun visors 5-35
Sunglasses holder 5-43
Sunroof 1-13 Safety mechanism 1-14
Sunshade 1-14
Switch 1-13
Super select 4WD 4-29
Supplemental restraint system 2-27 How the Supplemental Restraint System
works 2-29
Servicing 2-39
Warning lamp 2-38
T
Tachometer 3-03
Tail lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-30
Tank capacity 02
Ticket holder 5-35
Tools 6-09 Storage 6-07
Towing 6-20
Trailer towing 4-53
Transfer oil 9-21
Transmission Automatic transmission 4A/T 4-16
Automatic transmission Sports Mode 5A/
T 4-20
Fluid 8-06,9-21
Manual transmission 4-14
Specifications 9-15
Tripmeter 3-03
Turn-signal indication lamps 3-07
Turn-signals lever 3-33
Tyres 8-11 How to change a tyre 6-17
Inflation pressures 8-12
Rotation 8-13
Size (tyre and wheel) 9-17
Snow tyres 8-14
Tyre chains 8-14
Wheel condition 8-13
U
Used engine oils safety instructions and disposal in-
formation 05
Utility box 5-43
V
Vanity mirror 5-36
Vehicle care precautions 7-02
Vehicle dimensions 9-03
Vehicle identification number 9-02
Vehicle identification number plate 9-02
Vehicle information code plate 9-02
Vehicle labeling 9-02
Vehicle performance 9-09
Vehicle weight 9-10
Ventilators 5-02
W
Warning lamps 3-08
Washer Fluid 8-07,9-21
Switch 3-36,3-39
Washing 7-03
Water temperature gauge 3-05
Waxing 7-04
Weatherstripping 8-19
Weight 9-10
Wheel condition 8-13
Wheel Specification 9-17
Wiper Switch 3-36
Wiper blade rubber replacement 8-17
Wiper blades 8-17
Alphabetical index
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