key MITSUBISHI L200 2012 (in English) Owner's Guide

CAUTION
l
Operating 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.
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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.. CAUTION
l
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 4-19. Starting and driving
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LW/MW/FM electronic tuning radio with CD player*
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The audio system can be used when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position. A- Display window
B- Audio system
NOTE l To listen to the audio system while the engine is stopped, turn the ignition key to the “ACC” position.
l If
a cellular phone is used inside the vehicle, it may create noise from the audio equipment. This does not mean that anything is wrong with your audio
equipment. In such a case, use the cellular phone at a place as far away as possible from the audio equipment.
l If foreign objects or water get into the audio equipment, or if smoke or a strange odour comes from it, immediately turn off the audio system. We recom-
mend your to have it checked. Never try to repair it by yourself. Avoid continuous usage without inspection by a qualified person.
l The audio system’s control knob can be removed to deter thieves. For details, refer to “Audio system anti-theft feature” on page 5-48.
l The audio amplifier (if so equipped) is located under the front right seat.
Do not subject the amplifier to a strong impact.
It could damage the amplifier or malfunctioning could result. For pleasant driving
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Audio system anti-theft feature
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To
prevent theft of the audio system, the control
knob can be removed. Always remove the control
knob when you leave the vehicle.
Removing the control knob
Slide the release button (A) to the right and remove
the control knob from the audio system.
The anti-theft function operates in two ways depend-
ing on the position of the ignition key. 1.
With
the key in the “ON” or “ACC” posi-
tion
The “Please refit the control panel.” indicator
will appear on the display. Any audio system
operation will be disabled while the “Please
refit the control panel.” indicator is displayed. 2.
With the key in the “LOCK” position
The

lamp (B) will start flashing to deter
thieves. NOTE
l When

sliding the release button, place one
hand on the control knob to prevent it from
falling out.
Refitting the control knob
Put the control knob back into the original position
and then push it until it clicks. The “Please refit the
control panel.” indicator will disappear or the lamp
(B) will stop flashing.
NOTE l Do not leave the control knob in any place
where it may become hot (for example, the
dashboard) or in any place where it may be-
come wet.
l If you lose the control knob, contact a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point. Handling of compact discs
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l Use

only the type of compact discs that have
the mark shown in the illustration below.
(Playback of CD-R or CD-RW discs may
cause problems.) For pleasant driving
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NOTE
l Pairing
is required only when the device is
used for the first time. Once the device has
been paired with the Bluetooth ®
2.0 inter-
face, you only need to bring the device into
the vehicle next time and the device will au-
tomatically connect to the Bluetooth ®
2.0 in-
terface (if supported by the device).
Up to 7 Bluetooth ®
devices can be paired with the
Bluetooth ®
2.0 interface.
If multiple paired Bluetooth ®
devices are available
in the vehicle, the cellular phone or music player
most recently connected is automatically connected
to the Bluetooth ®
2.0 interface.

You can also change a Bluetooth ®
device to be con-
nected.
To pair
To pair a Bluetooth ®
device with the Bluetooth ®
2.0 interface, follow the steps below. 1. Stop your vehicle in a safe area, put the gear-shift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position
(M/T), or the selector lever in the “P”
(PARK) position (A/T), and pull the parking
brake lever.
NOTE l You cannot pair Bluetooth ®
devices with the
Bluetooth ®
2.0 interface unless the vehicle is
parked. Before pairing a Bluetooth ®
device
with the Bluetooth ®
2.0 interface, confirm
that the vehicle is parked in a safe location.
2. Press the SPEECH button.
3. Say “Setup”. 4. Say “Pairing options.”
5. The
voice guide will say “Select one of the
following: pair, edit, delete, or list.” Say
“Pair.”
NOTE l If 7 devices have already been paired, the
voice guide will say “Maximum devices
paired” and then the system will end the pair-
ing process. To register a new device, delete
one device and then repeat the pairing process.
(Refer to “Deleting a device” on page 5-57.)
6. The voice guide will say “Please say a 4-dig- it pairing code.” Say a 4-digit number.
When the confirmation function is on, the sys-
tem will confirm whether the number said is
acceptable. Answer “Yes.”
Answer “No” to return to pairing code selec-
tion.
NOTE l Some Bluetooth ®
devices require a specific
pairing code.
Please refer to the device manual for pairing
code requirements. l
The pairing code entered here is only used
for the Bluetooth ®
connection certification.
It is any 4-digit number the user would like
to select.
Remember the pairing code as it needs to be
keyed into the Bluetooth ®
device later in the
pairing process.
Depending on the connection settings of the
Bluetooth ®
device, this code may have to be
entered each time you connect the Blue-
tooth ®
device to the Bluetooth ®
2.0 inter-
face. For the default connection settings, re-
fer to the instructions for the device.
7. The voice guide will say “Start pairing proce- dure on the device. See the device manual
for instructions.” Enter in the Bluetooth ®
de-
vice the 4-digit number you have registered
in Step 6.
NOTE l According to the corresponding device to
Bluetooth ®
, it might take a few minutes to
pair the Bluetooth ®
device with the Blue-
tooth ®
2.0 interface.
l If the Bluetooth ®
2.0 interface cannot recog-
nize the Bluetooth ®
device, the voice guide
will say “Pairing has timed out” and the pair-
ing process will be cancelled.
Confirm that the device you are pairing sup-
ports Bluetooth ®
, and try pairing it again.
l If you enter the wrong number, the voice
guide will say “Pairing failed” and the pair-
ing process will be cancelled. Confirm the
number is right, and try pairing it again. For pleasant driving
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Rear (Type 2)*1
(ON/
) - The lamp illuminates.
2
( ) -
[Vehicles without central door locks
system]
The room lamp goes on when a door
is opened. When all doors are
closed, the room lamp is illuminated
and dimmed gradually for 7 seconds
then goes out.
However, the lamp goes out immedi-
ately without being dimmed when
the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position.

[Vehicles with central door locks sys-
tem]
The room lamp goes on when a door
is opened. When all doors are
closed, the room lamp is illuminated
and dimmed gradually for 15 sec-
onds then goes out.
However, the lamp goes out immedi-
ately without being dimmed in case
of the followings:
l All doors are closed and the ig-
nition switch is turned to the
“ON” position.
l All doors are locked using the
key mechanism of the driver’s
door, the lock knob of the driv-
er’s door, or the remote con-
trol switch of the keyless entry
system (if so equipped).
NOTE
l On
vehicles with keyless entry
system, when the ignition key
is removed with the doors
closed, the lamp is illuminated
and after about 15 seconds it
goes off.
The dimming period is also ad-
justable.
For further information, we
recommend you to consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.
3
(OFF/ ) - The lamp goes off.
Personal lamps* E00712500156
Push the switch (A) to turn on the lamp. Push it
again to turn it off. For pleasant driving
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1- Utility box*
2-
Glove box
3- Sunglasses holder*
4- Seat under tray*
5- Front console box*
6- Floor console box*
7- Secret box (Club cab)
Glove box E00717601478
NOTE l When

the lamp switch is in the “ ”
or
“ ” position, the glove box lamp illumi-
nates.
Refer to “Combination headlamps and dip-
per switch” on page 3-30.
l The USB input terminal (if so equipped) is lo-
cated in the glove box.
For details, refer to “USB input terminal” on
page 5-67. Type 1
To open, pull the lever (A).
Type 2
The

glove box can be locked and unlocked using
the key. 1- To lock
2-

To unlock
3- To open, pull the lever Front console box*
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To open, pull up the knob (A). Floor console box*
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Type 1
To open, raise the lid. Type 2
Upper

and lower boxes are located inside the floor
console box. For pleasant driving
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Jacking up the vehicle
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1.
Park the vehicle on level and stable ground.
2. Set the parking brake firmly.
3. On vehicles with manual transmission, turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” position,
move the gearshift lever to the “R” (Reverse)
position.
On vehicles with automatic transmission,
move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) po-
sition, turn the ignition key to the “LOCK”
position.
4. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and set up a warning triangle, flashing signal lamp,
etc., at an adequate distance from the vehi-
cle, and have all your passengers leave the ve-
hicle.
5. To prevent the vehicle from rolling when it is raised on the jack, place chocks or blocks
(A) at the tyre that is diagonally opposite
from the tyre (B) you are changing. WARNING
l Be
sure to apply chocks or blocks to the
correct tyre when jacking up the vehicle.
If the vehicle moves while jacked up, the
jack could slip out of position, leading to
an accident.
NOTE l The

chocks shown in the illustration do not
come with your vehicle. It is recommended
that you keep one in the vehicle for use if nee-
ded.
l If chocks are not available, use stones or any
other objects that are large enough to hold
the wheel in position.
6. Get the spare wheel, jack and jack handle ready.
7. Place the jack under one of the jacking points shown in the illustration. Use the jack-
ing point closest to the tyre you wish to
change. 2WD vehicles with 15 inch wheels C- Front jacking point (2WD vehicles with 15
inch wheels)
2WD vehicles with 16 inch wheels and 4WD ve-
hicles D- Front jacking point (2WD vehicles 16 inch
wheels and 4WD vehicles) For emergencies
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5. Remove the hanger disc (G) from the spare
wheel. To install
1. Install
the hanger disc (A) in the wheel disc
hole. 2. Turn
the wheel nut wrench (B) clockwise to
wind up the chain. NOTE
l Confirm

that the hanger disc is securely fit-
ted in the wheel disc hole when the wheel is
just lifted off the ground.
3. After winding up the spare wheel sufficient- ly, make sure it is not loose (the tightening
torque should be approximately 40 Nm) then
withdraw the jack handle, taking care not to
turn it in the reverse direction. CAUTION
l
The
spare wheel should always be secure-
ly in position.
If a flat tyre is changed, put the flat tyre
in the spare wheel mounting position
with the wheel outer surface upward, and
use the wheel nut wrench to secure it firm-
ly. How to change a tyre
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Before

changing a tyre, first stop your vehicle in a
safe, flat location. 1. Park the vehicle on level and stable ground.
2. Set the parking brake firmly.
3. On vehicles with manual transmission, turnthe ignition key to the “LOCK” position,
move the gearshift lever to the “R” (Reverse)
position.
On vehicles with automatic transmission,
move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) po-
sition, turn the ignition key to the “LOCK”
position.
4. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and set up a warning triangle, flashing signal lamp,
etc., at an adequate distance from the vehi-
cle, and have all your passengers leave the ve-
hicle.
5. To prevent the vehicle from rolling when it is raised on the jack, place chocks or blocks
(A) at the tyre that is diagonally opposite
from the tyre (B) you are changing. For emergencies
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Towing with rear wheels off the ground (Type C)
Place
the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) posi-
tion (manual transmission) or the selector lever in
the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (automatic transmis-
sion). Turn the ignition key to the “ACC” position
and secure the steering wheel in a straight ahead po-
sition with a rope or tie-down strap. Never place
the ignition switch in the “LOCK” position when
towing.
Emergency towing
If towing service is not available in an emergency,
your vehicle may be temporarily towed by a cable
or chain secured to the towing hook.
If your vehicle is to be towed by another vehicle,
pay careful attention to the following points.
If your vehicle is to be towed by anoth-
er vehicle
1. The front towing hooks (A) and rear towinghook (B) are located as shown in the illustra-
tion. Secure the tow rope to the towing hook.

Front (2WD vehicles with 15 inch wheels) Front (2WD vehicles with 16 inch wheels and
4WD vehicles)
Rear*
NOTE
l Using

any part other than the designated tow-
ing hooks could result in damage to the vehi-
cle body.
l Using a wire rope or metal chain can result
in damage to the vehicle body. It is best to
use a non-metallic rope. If you use a wire
rope or metal chain, wrap it with cloth at any
point where it touches the vehicle body. l
Take
care that the tow rope is kept as horizon-
tal as possible. An angled tow rope can dam-
age the vehicle body.
l Secure the tow rope to the same side towing
hook, to keep the tow rope as straight as pos-
sible.
2. Keep the engine running. If the engine is not running, turn the ignition
key to the “ACC” or “ON” position to un-
lock the steering wheel. CAUTION
l
When
the engine is not running, the
brake booster and power steering pump
do not operate. This means higher brake
depression force and higher steering ef-
fort are required. Therefore, vehicle oper-
ation is more difficult than usual.
l Do not leave the key in the “LOCK” posi-
tion. The steering wheel will lock, causing
loss of control.
3. Place
the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position (manual transmission) or the selec-
tor lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (au-
tomatic transmission).
4. On 4WD vehicles, the transfer shift lever to “2H” position.
5. Turn on the hazard warning lamps if required by law.
(Follow the local driving laws and regula-
tions.)
6. During towing make sure that close contact is maintained between the drivers of both ve-
hicles, and that the vehicles travel at low
speed. For emergencies
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Service precautions
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Adequate
care of your vehicle at regular intervals
serves to preserve the value and appearance as long
as possible.
Maintenance items as described in this owner’s man-
ual can be performed by the owner.
We recommend you to have the periodic inspection
and maintenance performed by a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point or another spe-
cialist.
In the event a malfunction or other problem is dis-
covered, we recommend you to have it checked
and repaired. This section contains information on
inspection maintenance procedures that you can do
yourself. Follow the instructions and cautions for
each of the various procedures. WARNING
l When
checking or servicing the inside of
the engine compartment, make sure the
engine is switched off and has had a
chance to cool down.
l If it is necessary to do work in the engine
compartment with the engine running, be
especially careful that your clothing, hair,
etc., does not become caught by the fans,
drive belts, or other moving parts.
l For vehicle with air conditioning, the fan
may turn on automatically even if the en-
gine is not running; turn the ignition key
to “LOCK” position and remove the key
to ensure safety while you work in the en-
gine compartment. WARNING
l Do
not smoke, cause sparks or allow open
flames around fuel or battery. The fumes
are flammable.
l Be extremely cautious when working
around the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulphuric acid.
l Do not get under your vehicle with just
the body jack supporting it. Always use
automotive jack stands.
l Improper handling of components and
materials used in the vehicle can endan-
ger your personal safety. We recommend
you to consult a specialist for necessary in-
formation. Catalytic converter
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For

ordinary use, there are no particular precautions.
The exhaust gas scavenging devices used with the
catalytic converter are extremely efficient for the re-
duction of noxious gases. The catalytic converter is
installed in the exhaust system.
It is important to keep the engine properly tuned to
ensure proper catalyst operation and prevent possi-
ble catalyst damage. CAUTION
l
Damage
to the catalytic converter can re-
sult if your vehicle is not kept in proper
operating condition. In the event of an en-
gine malfunction particularly involving
engine misfire or other apparent loss of
performance, have your vehicle serviced
promptly.
Continued operation of your vehicle with
a severe overheated condition may result
in possible damage to the converter and
vehicle. WARNING
l As
with any vehicle, do not park or oper-
ate this vehicle in areas where combusti-
ble materials such as dry grass or leaves
can come in contact with a hot exhaust
since a fire could occur.
l Paint should not be applied to the catalyt-
ic converter. Maintenance
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