tow MITSUBISHI L200 2012 Owner's Manual (in English)

Doors
E00300401584CAUTION
l
Make sure the doors are closed: driving
with doors not completely closed is dan-
gerous.
l Never leave children in the vehicle unat-
tended.
l Be careful not to lock the doors while the
key is inside the vehicle.
NOTE l To

prevent the key from being locked inside
the vehicle, neither the lock knob on the driv-
er’s door nor the key can be used to lock the
driver’s door when it is open.
To lock or unlock with the key 1- Insert or remove the key
2-

Lock
3- Unlock To lock or unlock from inside the vehi-
cle
1- Lock
2-

Unlock
Pull the inside door handle towards you to open the
door.
NOTE l The driver’s door can be opened without us-
ing the lock knob by pulling on the inside
door handle.
If your vehicle is equipped with the central
door lock system, all other doors are un-
locked at the same time. To lock without using the key
Set the inside lock knob (1) to the locked position,
and close the door (2).
NOTE
l The
driver’s door cannot be locked using the
inside lock knob while the driver’s door is
opened. Locking and unlocking
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Central door locks*
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NOTE l Each
of the doors can be locked or unlocked
independently by using the inside lock knob.
l Repeated continuous operation between lock
and unlock could activate the central door
locking systems built-in protection circuit
and prevent the system from operating. If
this occurs, wait about 1 minute before oper-
ating the inside lock knob or the key.

All of the doors can be locked and unlocked as de-
scribed hereafter.
Driver’s door with key
Turn the key in the driver’s door towards the front
of the vehicle to lock the doors and towards the
rear of the vehicle to unlock the doors. 1- Lock
2-

Unlock Driver’s door with inside lock knob
Set

the inside lock knob on the driver’s door to-
wards the front of the vehicle to lock the doors. Set
it towards the rear of the vehicle to unlock the doors. 1- Lock
2-

Unlock
Unlocking doors using selector lever
(vehicle with keyless entry system)
It is possible to unlock all of the doors using the se-
lector lever by placing in the “P” position while the
ignition switch is in the “ON” position. NOTE
l The

vehicle is shipped from the factory with
a setting established such that the doors are
not unlocked when the selector lever is
placed in the in the “P” position with the ig-
nition switch in the “ON” position. If you
wish to change the setting such that the doors
are unlocked, contact your MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point. Locking and unlocking
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A- Fully closed position
In this position, the rear retractable power win-
dow is fully closed.
To place the rear retractable power window
in the fully closed position, firmly press the
rear retractable power window switch (1).

B- Ventilation position In this position, the rear retractable power win-
dow is slightly open.
To place the rear retractable power window
in the ventilation position, lightly press the
rear retractable power window switch (1) or
(2). WARNING
l In
each of the following circumstances,
the operating direction of the rear retract-
able power window switch and the operat-
ing direction of the rear retractable pow-
er window do not match each other. Exer-
cise caution to avoid the risk of accidental-
ly trapping a hand or your head when op-
erating the rear retractable power win-
dow. • Even if the rear retractable power win-dow switch (1) is lightly pressed while
the rear retractable power window is
moving from the fully closed position
towards the ventilation position, the
rear retractable power window does
not return to the fully closed position. WARNING
• Even
if the rear retractable power win- dow switch (2) is lightly pressed while
the rear retractable power window is
moving from the fully open position to-
wards the ventilation position, the
rear retractable power window does
not return to the fully open position.
C- Fully open position In
this position, the rear retractable power win-
dow is fully open.
To place the rear retractable power window
in the fully open position, firmly press the
rear retractable power window switch (2). WARNING
l If
the rear retractable power window
switch (1) is lightly pressed while the rear
retractable power window is moving
from the fully closed position towards the
fully open position, the rear retractable
power window will come up to the ventila-
tion position. To avoid the risk of acciden-
tally trapping a hand or your head, do
not operate the switch while the rear re-
tractable power window is moving.
NOTE l The

rear retractable power window only
opens halfway. Lock switch
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When

this switch is operated, the passenger’s
switches and the rear retractable power window
switch cannot be used to open or close the windows.
To unlock, press it once again. 1- Lock
2-

Unlock
NOTE l The driver’s switch can open or close any
door windows. WARNING
l A
child may tamper with the switch at
the risk of its hands or head being trap-
ped in the window. When driving with a
child in the vehicle, please press the win-
dow lock switch to disable the passen-
ger’s switches and rear retractable power
window switch. Locking and unlocking
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l
If the safety mechanism is activated three or
more times in a row, the safety mechanism
will be cancelled and the rear retractable pow-
er window will not close correctly.
In such a case, the following procedure
should be implemented to rectify this situa-
tion. Repeatedly press the rear retractable
power window switch (1) until that rear re-
tractable power window has been fully closed.
Following this, release the switch, press the
switch once again and hold it in this condi-
tion for at least 1 second, then release it. You
should now be able to operate the rear retract-
able power window in the normal fashion. Quarter window (Club cab)
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To open 1.
Pull the lever towards you. 2. Push
the lever towards the outside of the ve-
hicle.
3. Push the lever towards the rear of the vehicle to secure it in place. To close
Pull

the lever, returning it to its original position
and securing it in place. Locking and unlocking
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NOTE
l You
can check if the belt locks by pulling it
forward quickly.
To fasten 1. Pull the seat belt out slowly while holdingthe latch plate.
NOTE l When the seat belts cannot be pulled out in a
locked condition, pull the belts once forceful-
ly and then return them. After that, pull the
belts out slowly once again.
2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle until a “click” is heard. WARNING
l Never
wear the lap portion of the belt
across your abdomen. During accidents it
can press sharply against the abdomen
and increase the risk of injury. WARNING
l The
seat belts must not be twisted when
worn.
3. Pull
the belt slightly to adjust slackness as de- sired.
To unfasten
Hold the latch plate and push the button on the buck-
le. NOTE
l As

the belt retracts automatically, keep hold-
ing the latch plate while retracting so that the
belt stows slowly. Failure to do this could
damage the vehicle.
Seat belt reminder/warning lamp E00409800790
A tone and warning lamp are used to remind the
driver and front passenger to fasten the seat belt. NOTE
l For

the front passenger seat, the warning func-
tion works only while a person is sitting on
the seat. When the ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion,

the warning lamp will come on and a tone
will sound for about 6 seconds. If the front seat belt
remains unfastened approximately 1 minute later,
the warning lamp will flash and the tone sound in-
termittently (each 12 times) when the vehicle is driv-
en. If the passenger subsequently unfastens the seat
belt while driving, the warning lamp and tone will
issue further warnings. And if the seat belt remains
unfastened, the warning lamp and tone will issue
further warnings each time the vehicle starts mov-
ing from a stop. When the seat belt is fastened, the
warnings will stop. Seat and seat belts
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Child restraint anchorage points (Dou-
ble cab)*
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Anchorage locations
There
are 2 child restraint anchorage points on the
floor, located behind the rear seat. These are for se-
curing a child restraint system tether strap to each
of the 2 rear seating positions in your vehicle. *: Rear of the vehicle
CAUTION
l
The
anchorages are only applicable for
child restraints fitted in the rear seat. Tether anchorage strap installation WARNING
l Child
restraint anchorages are designed
to withstand only those loads imposed by
correctly fitted child restraints. Under no
circumstances are they to be used for
adult seat belts, harnesses, or for attach-
ing other items or equipment to the vehicle.
1. Remove
the head restraint from the location in which you wish to install a child restraint.
2. Drop the child restraint’s tether strap (A) down the back of the rear seatback. 3. Tip
the armrest forward. Open the fastener
(B) that is located in the space where the arm-
rest was stowed. 4. Put
your hand in the opening of the fastener,
attach the tether strap’s hook (C) to the tether
anchorage (D), and securely tighten the teth-
er strap. Seat and seat belts
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4. Tip the armrest forward. Open the fastener
(C) that’s located in the space where the arm-
rest was stowed. 5. Put
your hand in the opening of the fastener,
attach the tether strap’s hook (D) to the teth-
er anchorage (E), and securely tighten the teth-
er strap. 6. Push
and pull the child restraint system in all
directions to be sure it is firmly secured. To remove
Remove

the child restraint in accordance with the
instructions provided by the child restraint sys-
tem’s manufacturer.
Installing a child restraint system to a
3-point type seat belt (with emergency
locking mechanism) E00408700516
Single cab and Club cab
Double cab
Front passenger seat
Front passenger seat Installation:
1. Fasten
the seat belt to secure the child re-
straint system.
Make sure you hear a “click” when you in-
sert the latch plate in the buckle.
2. Remove all slack by using the locking clip.
3. Push and pull the child restraint in all direc- tions to be sure it is secure. WARNING
l For
some types of child restraint, the lock-
ing clip (A) should be used to help avoid
personal injury during a collision or sud-
den manoeuvre.
It must be fitted and used in accordance
with the child restraint manufacturer’s in-
structions.
The locking clip must be removed when
the child restraint is removed. Seat and seat belts
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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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The washer fluid will be sprayed onto the wind-
screen
by pulling the lever towards you. The wip-
ers operate automatically several times while the
washer fluid is being sprayed.
On a vehicle equipped with a headlamp washer, the
headlamp washer operates together with the wind-
screen washer the first time the windscreen washer
is used if the headlamps are on. CAUTION
l
If
the washer is used in cold weather, the
washer fluid sprayed against the glass
may freeze resulting in poor visibility.
Heat the glass with the defroster or demis-
ter before using the washer.
NOTE l It

is possible to spray washer fluid without ac-
tivating the wipers. To do so, hold the lever
in the pulled position and turn the ignition
switch to the “ON” or “ACC” position. l
It
is possible to cause the wipers never to op-
erate when washer fluid is sprayed. For fur-
ther information, we recommend you to con-
sult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.
Headlamp washer switch* E00510100273
The headlamp washer can be operated when the ig-
nition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position and
the headlamps are on.

Push

the button once and the washer fluid will be
sprayed on to the headlamps. NOTE
l If

the ignition switch is in the “ON” or
“ACC” position and the headlamps are on,
the headlamp washer operates together with
the windscreen washer the first time the wind-
screen washer lever is pulled. Precautions to observe when using wip-
ers and washers
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l If

the moving wipers become blocked by ice
or other deposits on the glass, the motor may
burn out even if the wiper switch is turned to
OFF. If obstruction occurs, park your vehicle
in a safe place, turn off the ignition, and
clean the deposits from the glass so that the
wipers operate smoothly.
l Do not use the wipers when the glass is dry.
They may scratch the glass surface and the
blades wear out prematurely.
l Before using the wipers in cold weather,
check that the wiper blades are not frozen on-
to the glass. The motor may burn out if the
wipers are used with the blades frozen onto
the glass.
l Avoid using the washer continuously for
more than 20 seconds. Do not operate the
washer when the fluid reservoir is empty.
Otherwise, the motor may burn out.
l Periodically check the level of washer fluid
in the reservoir and refill if required.
During cold weather, add a recommended
washer solution that will not freeze in the
washer reservoir. Failure to do so could re-
sult in loss of washer function and frost dam-
age to the system components. 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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