automatic transmission MITSUBISHI L200 2012 Owner's Manual (in English)

ForewordE09200103848
Thank you for selecting a MITSUBISHI L200 as your new vehicle.
This owner’s manual will add to your understanding and full enjoyment of
the many fine features of this vehicle.
It contains information prepared to acquaint you with the proper way to oper-
ate and maintain your vehicle for the utmost in driving pleasure.

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Europe B.V. reserves the right to make changes in
design and specifications and/or to make additions to or improvements in
this product without obligation to install them on products previously manu-
factured.
It is an absolute requirement for the driver to strictly observe all laws and reg-
ulations concerning vehicles.

This owner’s manual has been written in compliance with such laws and reg-
ulations, but some of the contents may become contradictory with later amend-
ment of the laws and regulations.

Please leave this owner’s manual in this vehicle at time of resale. The next
owner will appreciate having access to the information contained in this own-
er’s manual.

Repairs to your vehicle:
Vehicles in the warranty period:
All warranty repairs must be carried out by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.

Vehicles outside the warranty period:
Where the vehicle is repaired is at the discretion of the owner.
Throughout this owner’s manual the words WARNING and CAUTION ap-
pear.
These serve as reminders to be especially careful. Failure to follow instruc-
tions could result in personal injury or damage to your vehicle.WARNING
indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or death if in-
structions are not followed.
CAUTION
means hazards or unsafe practices that could cause minor personal in-
jury or damage to your vehicle.
You will see another important symbol:
NOTE:gives helpful information.*:indicates optional equipment.
It may differ according to the sales classification; refer
to the sales catalogue.
Abbreviations used in this owner’s manual:
LHD: Left-Hand Drive
RHD: Right-Hand Drive
M/T: Manual Transmission
A/T: Automatic Transmission
Information for station service E09300102174
Fuel
Fuel tank capacity75 litresFuel requirementsCetane number (EN590)
51 or higher
Refer to the “General information” section for the fuel selection.Engine oilRefer to the “Maintenance” section for the selection of engine oil.Tyre inflation pressureRefer to the “Maintenance” section for the tyre inflation pressure.
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Indication and warning lamps
E00501502174Type 1Type 21.
CRUISE indication lamp*
® p. 4-50
2. Turn-signal indication lamps/Hazard warning indication lamps ® p. 3-07
3. High-beam indication lamp ® p. 3-07
4. Front fog lamp indication lamp* ® p. 3-07
5. “Rear fog lamp indication lamp*” on page 3-07
6. Seat belt reminder/warning lamp ® p. 2-10
7. Low fuel warning lamp ® p. 3-04
8. 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp* ® p. 4-28, 4-33
9. Rear differential lock indication lamp* ® p. 4-35
10. Check engine warning lamp ® p. 3-08
11. Diesel preheat indication lamp ® p. 3-07
12. Oil pressure warning lamp ® p. 3-09 13.
Fuel filter indication lamp ® p. 3-07
14. Charge warning lamp ® p. 3-09
15. A/T (automatic transmission) fluid temperature warning lamp (vehicles
with A/T) ® p. 4-19
16. Overdrive off indication lamp (vehicles with 4A/T) ® p. 4-19
17. Selector lever position indicator (vehicles with A/T) ® p. 4-17, 4-24
18. “Diesel particulate filter (DPF) warning lamp* ” on page 4-14
19. “Brake warning lamp” on page 3-08
20. “Active Stability & Traction Control (ASTC) OFF indication lamp*” on page 4-48
21. “Anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning lamp*” on page 4-45
22. “Active Stability & Traction Control (ASTC) indication lamp*” on page 4-48
23- “Door ajar warning lamp” on page 3-10 24. “Supplement Restraint System (SRS) warning lamp” on page 2-38 Instruments and controls
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Warning lamps
E00502400017Brake warning lamp
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This
lamp illuminates when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position,
and goes off after a few seconds.
Always make sure that the lamp goes off
before driving.
With the ignition switch in the “ON” po-
sition, the brake warning lamp illumi-
nates under the following conditions:
l When the parking brake lever has
been engaged.
l When the brake fluid level in the
reservoir falls to a low level.
l When the brake force distribution
function is not operating correctly.
(vehicles with anti-lock brake sys-
tem) CAUTION
l
In
the situations listed below,
brake performance may be com-
promised or the vehicle may be-
come unstable if brakes are ap-
plied suddenly; consequently,
avoid driving at high speeds or
applying the brakes suddenly.
Furthermore, immediately the
vehicle should be brought to a
stop in a safe location and to
have it checked. CAUTION
• The
brake warning lamp
does not illuminate when
the parking brake is applied
or does not turn off when
the parking brake is re-
leased.
• The ABS warning lamp and brake warning lamp illumi-
nate at the same time.
For details, refer to “ABS
warning lamp” on page
4-45. (vehicles with anti-lock
brake system)
• The brake warning lamp re- mains illuminated during
driving.
l The vehicle should be brought
to a halt in the following man-
ner when brake performance
has deteriorated.
• Depress the brake pedalharder than usual.
Even if the brake pedal
moves down to the very end
of its possible stroke, keep it
pressed down hard.
• Should the brakes fail, use engine braking to reduce
your speed and carefully
pull the parking brake lever
to park your vehicle.
Depress the brake pedal to
operate the stop lamp to
alert the vehicles behind you. Check engine warning lamp
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This

lamp is a part of an onboard diag-
nostic system which monitors the emis-
sions, engine and automatic transmission
control systems.
If a problem is detected in one of these
systems, this lamp illuminates.
Although your vehicle will usually be
drivable and not need towing, we recom-
mend you to have the system checked as
soon as possible.

[Vehicles to comply with the Euro 3 and
Euro 4 regulation]
This lamp will also illuminate for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position. If it does
not go off after a few seconds, we recom-
mend you to have the vehicle checked.

[Vehicles to comply with the Euro 5]
This lamp will also illuminate when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” po-
sition, and goes off after the engine has
started. If it does not go off after the en-
gine has started, we recommend you to
have the system checked. CAUTION
l
Prolonged
driving with this
lamp on may cause further dam-
age to the emission control sys-
tem. It could also affect fuel
economy and drivability. Instruments and controls
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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
Diesel particulate filter (DPF)* .................................................... 4-14
Manual transmission ..................................................................... 4-15
Automatic transmission 4A/T....................................................... 4-17
Automatic transmission Sports Mode 5A/T .................................4-21
Easy select 4WD* ......................................................................... 4-26
Super select 4WD* ....................................................................... 4-30
Rear differential lock* .................................................................. 4-35
4-wheel drive operation ................................................................ 4-39
Inspection and maintenance following rough road oper- ation.......................................................................................... 4-41
Cautions on handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles ..........................4-41
Limited-slip differential* .............................................................. 4-43
Braking......................................................................................... 4-43
Brake assist system*..................................................................... 4-44
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)* ................................................... 4-44
Power steering system.................................................................. 4-47
Active Stability & Traction Control (ASTC)* .............................4-47
Cruise control* ............................................................................. 4-50 Cargo loads...................................................................................
4-54
Trailer towing (Except for vehicles for Morocco) ........................4-54Starting and driving
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Vehicles with automatic transmission
Vehicles with 4A/T
Shift point Speed limit
2WD Vehicles with easy select 4WD Vehicles with super select 4WD
2H, 4H 4L 2H, 4H, 4HLc 4LLc
“L” (LOW) 25 km/h (16 mph) 25 km/h (16 mph) 15 km/h (9 mph) 25 km/h (16 mph) 15 km/h (9 mph)
“2” (SECOND) 65 km/h (40 mph) 65 km/h (40 mph) 35 km/h (22 mph) 65 km/h (40 mph) 35 km/h (22 mph)
“D” (DRIVE)
*1
100 km/h (62 mph) 100 km/h (62 mph) 50 km/h (30 mph) 100 km/h (62 mph) 50 km/h (30 mph) “D” (DRIVE)
*2
140 km/h (87 mph) 140 km/h (87 mph) —135 km/h (84 mph) —
*1 : With overdrive switched OFF
*2 : With overdrive switched ON Vehicles with 5A/T
Shift point Speed limit
2H, 4H, 4HLc 4LLc
1
st
gear 25 km/h (16 mph)
10 km/h (6 mph)2
nd
gear 45 km/h (28 mph)
25 km/h (16 mph)3
rd
gear 70 km/h (43 mph)
35 km/h (22 mph)4
th
gear 100 km/h (62 mph)
50 km/h (30 mph)5
th
gear 135 km/h (84 mph)
—NOTE
l On 4WD vehicles with automatic transmission, when the transfer shift lever is in “4LLc”, the transmission will not shift into the overdrive gear. Starting and driving
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Parking brake
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To
park the vehicle, first bring it to a complete
stop, fully engage the parking brake, and then
move the gearshift lever to 1 st
(on an uphill) or Re-
verse (on a downhill) position for vehicles with man-
ual transmission or set the selector lever to “P”
(PARK) position on automatic transmission vehi-
cles. CAUTION
l
Before
driving, be sure that the parking
brake is fully released and brake warning
lamp is off.
If a vehicle is driven without releasing the
parking brake, the brake will be overhea-
ted, resulting in ineffective braking and
possible brake failure.
l When you intend to apply the parking
brake, firmly press the brake pedal to
bring the vehicle to a complete stop be-
fore pulling the parking brake lever. Pull-
ing the parking brake lever with the vehi-
cle moving could make the rear wheels
lock up, thereby making the vehicle unsta-
ble. It could also make the parking brake
malfunction.
l If the brake warning lamp does not extin-
guish when the parking brake is fully re-
leased, the brake system may be abnormal.
Have your vehicle checked immediately.
For details, refer to “Brake warning
lamp” on page 3-08. Type 1
To apply
1- Firmly
depress and hold the brake pedal,
then pull the lever up without pushing the but-
ton at the end of hand grip.
To release 1- Firmly
depress and hold the brake pedal,
then pull the lever up slightly.
2- Push the button at the end of hand grip.
3- Lower the lever fully. Type 2
To apply
1- Firmly
depress and hold the brake pedal,
then pull the lever out. Starting and driving
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Starting
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Tips for starting l Do
not operate the starter motor continuous-
ly for anything longer than 10 seconds; do-
ing so could run down the battery. If the en-
gine does not start, turn the ignition switch
back to “LOCK” position, wait a few sec-
onds, and then try again.
Trying repeatedly with the starter motor still
turning will damage the starter mechanism.
l If the engine cannot be started because the
battery is weak or dead, refer to the “Emer-
gency starting” section for instructions on
starting the engine.
l The engine is well warmed up if the coolant
temperature gauge needle starts to move (the
engine speed decreases). Extended warming-
up operation will result in excessive fuel con-
sumption. WARNING
l Never
run the engine in a closed or poor-
ly ventilated area any longer than is nee-
ded to move your vehicle in or out of the
area. Carbon monoxide gases are odour-
less and can be fatal. CAUTION
l
Never
attempt to start the engine by push-
ing or pulling the vehicle. Especially the
automatic transmission, since the struc-
ture is different from a manual transmis-
sion, it is not possible to start the engine
by using this technique. Never attempt
this or it could damage the automatic
transmission.
l Do not run the engine at high rpm or
drive the vehicle at high speed until the en-
gine has had a chance to warm up.
l Release the ignition key as soon as the en-
gine starts to avoid damaging the starter
motor.
l Do not stop the engine immediately after
high-speed or uphill driving. First allow
the engine to idle to give the turbocharg-
er a chance to cool down.
Starting the engine E00601701792
1. Insert
the ignition key and fasten the seat belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. On vehicles with manual transmission, place
the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) posi-
tion and depress the clutch pedal all the way. On vehicles with automatic transmission,
make

sure the selector lever in the “P”
(PARK) position.
Vehicles with manual
transmission Vehicles with automatic
transmission NOTE
l On

vehicles with automatic transmission, the
engine will not start if the selector lever is in
any position other than “P” (PARK) or “N”
(NEUTRAL) position.
For safety, start the engine with the selector
lever in the “P” (PARK) position because in
this position the rear wheels are locked in
place.
5. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position. The diesel preheat indication lamp will first
illuminate, and then after a short time go out,
indicating that preheating is completed.
NOTE l If the engine is cold, the diesel preheat indi-
cation lamp is on for a longer time. Starting and driving
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Automatic transmission 4A/T
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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 E00603300968
The transmission has 4 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 6 positions, and is equipped
with a lock button (A) to avoid inadvertent selec-
tion of the wrong gear. Lock button must be pushed to move
the selector lever.
Lock button need not be pushed to
move the selector lever.
WARNING
l If
the lock button is always pushed to op-
erate the selector lever, the selector lever
may be accidentally shifted into the fol-
lowing position:
LHD: “P”, “R”, “2” or “L”
RHD: “P”, “R” or “L”
Be sure not to push the lock button when
performing the operations indicated by in the illustration. WARNING
l Always
depress the brake pedal when
shifting the selector lever into a gear
from the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position.
When beginning to drive, do not shift the
selector lever from the “P” (PARK) or
“N” (NEUTRAL) position while depress-
ing the accelerator pedal, doing so is dan-
gerous because the vehicle will “jump” for-
ward or backward.
Selector lever position indicator E00603500797
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” po-
sition,

the currently position of the selector lever is
indicated by the indicator (A) shown on the instru-
ment cluster {i.e. “P” (PARK), “R” (REVERSE),
“N” (NEUTRAL), “D” (DRIVE), “2” (SECOND)
or “L” (LOW)}. Starting and driving
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Selector lever positions
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“P” PARK
This
position locks the transmission to prevent the
vehicle from moving. The engine can be started in
this position.
“R” REVERSE
This position is to back up. CAUTION
l
Never
shift into the “P” (PARK) or “R”
(REVERSE) position while the vehicle is
in motion to avoid transmission damage.
“N” NEUTRAL
At this position the transmission is disengaged. It is
the
same as the neutral position on a manual trans-
mission, and should be used when the vehicle is sta-
tionary for an extended length of time during driv-
ing, such as in a traffic jam. WARNING
l Never
move the selector lever to the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position while driving. A se-
rious accident could occur since you
could accidentally move the selector lever
into the “P” (PARK) or “R” (REVERSE)
position or you will lose engine braking.
l On a gradient the engine should be star-
ted in the “P” (PARK) position, not in the
“N” (NEUTRAL) position. WARNING
l Always
keep your right foot on the brake
pedal when the vehicle is in “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position, or when shifting into or
out of “N” (NEUTRAL) position, to mini-
mize the risk of loss of control.
“D” DRIVE
This
position is for normal driving. The transmis-
sion automatically selects a suitable gear for your
speed and acceleration. CAUTION
l
Never
shift into the “D” (DRIVE) posi-
tion from the “R” (REVERSE) position
while the vehicle is in motion to avoid
transmission damage.
“2” SECOND
This
position is for extra power when driving up
moderately steep hills, and for engine braking
when descending moderately steep gradients.
“L” LOW
This position is for driving up very steep hills and
for engine braking at low speeds when descending
steep gradients. WARNING
l This
position can be used for maximum
engine braking.
Be very careful not to shift into “L”
(LOW) position suddenly. Sudden engine
braking may cause the tyres to skid. To
avoid erroneous operation, move the selec-
tor lever firmly into each position and
briefly hold it there.
Select this position according to the road
conditions and vehicle speed.
NOTE l The A/T

has a control function that prevents
over-revving. As a result, it may not perform
a shift when the selector lever is moved from
the “D” (DRIVE) position to the “2” (SEC-
OND) position or from the “2” (SECOND)
position to the “L” (LOW) position.
Overdrive control switch E00604000089
The overdrive control switch can be used while the
selector lever is in the “D” (DRIVE) position.
During normal driving
Press

the overdrive control switch to turn the over-
drive function on. The transmission will shift auto-
matically among the 1 st
, 2 nd
, 3 rd
, and 4 th
gears, ena-
bling fuel-efficient, economical driving. Starting and driving
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During hilly roads driving
Press
the overdrive control switch to turn the over-
drive function off. The transmission will shift auto-
matically among the 1 st
, 2 nd
, and 3 rd
gears, and
light engine braking will be available on downhill
roads. Overdrive OFF indication lamp
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When the overdrive control switch is in the OFF po-
sition,

the overdrive OFF indication lamp in the me-
ter cluster comes on. When a malfunction occurs in the au-
tomatic transmission
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When the selector lever position indicator blinks E00615200166
When the selector lever position indicator blinks
while

you are driving, there could be a malfunction
in the automatic transmission system.
or or CAUTION
l
If
the selector lever position indicator
blinks while you are driving, it is likely
that a safety device is operating because
of a malfunction in the automatic trans-
mission. We recommend you to have
your vehicle inspected as soon as possible. CAUTION
l
The
selector lever position indicator warn-
ing function does not operate with the se-
lector lever in the “P” (PARK), “R” (RE-
VERSE) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
When the A/T (automatic transmission) fluid tem-
perature warning lamp comes on E00615300037
The automatic transmission fluid temperature warn-
ing

lamp comes on when the automatic transmis-
sion fluid temperature becomes abnormally high
with the ignition switch “ON” position.
Normally the warning lamp comes on when the ig-
nition switch is turned to the “ON” position, and
then will go out after a few seconds. Starting and driving
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