wiper fluid MITSUBISHI L200 2012 Owner's Manual (in English)

Wiper and washer switch
E00507101191CAUTION
l
If the washer is used in cold weather, the
washer fluid sprayed against the glass
may freeze, which may hinder visibility.
Warm the glass with the defroster or rear
window demister before using the washer.
Windscreen wipers E00516900303
Except for vehicles equipped with rain sensor
The windscreen wipers can be operated with the ig-
nition switch in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
If

the blades are frozen to the windscreen, do not
operate the wipers until the ice has melted and the
blades are freed, otherwise the wiper motor may be
damaged. MIST- Misting function
The wipers will operate once.
OFF- Off
INT- Speed sensitive intermittent operation Interval
between wipers varies in accord-
ance with vehicle speed.
LO- Slow
HI- Fast
To adjust intermittent intervals
With
the lever in the “INT” (speed-sensitive) posi-
tion, the intermittent intervals can be adjusted by
turning the knob (A). 1- Fast
2-

Slow
NOTE l The speed-sensitive-operation function of the
windscreen wipers can be deactivated.
For further information, we recommend you
to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point. Misting function
Move

the lever in the direction of the arrow and re-
lease, to operate the wipers once.
Use this function when you are driving in mist or
drizzle.
If the lever is held in the upward position (MIST),
the wipers continue operating until the lever is re-
leased. Vehicles with rain sensor
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The windscreen wipers can be operated with the ig-
nition switch in the “ON” or “ACC” position. 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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CAUTION
l
Do not use a scrubbing brush or other
hard tools as they may damage the plastic
part surface.
l Do not use wax containing compound (pol-
ishing powder) which may damage the
plastic part surface.
l Do not bring the plastic parts into contact
with petrol, light oil, brake fluids, engine
oils, greases, paint thinners, and sulphu-
ric acid (battery electrolyte) which may
crack, stain or discolour the plastic parts.
If they touch the plastic parts, wipe them
off with soft cloth, chamois or the like
and an aqueous solution of neutral deter-
gent then immediately rinse the affected
parts with water.
Chrome parts E00901400014
In order to prevent spots and corrosion of chrome
parts,

wash with water, dry thoroughly, and apply a
special protective coating. This should be done
more frequently in winter.
Aluminium wheels* E00901500116
1. Remove
dirt using a sponge while sprinkling
water on the vehicle.
2. Use neutral detergent on any dirt that cannot be removed easily with water.
Rinse off the neutral detergent after washing
the vehicle.
3. Dry the vehicle thoroughly using a chamois leather or a soft cloth. CAUTION
l
Do
not use a brush or other hard imple-
ment on the wheels.
Doing so could scratch the wheels.
l Do not use any cleaner that contains an
abrasive substance or is acidic or alka-
line. Doing so could cause the coating on
the wheels to peel or become discoloured
or stained.
l Do not directly apply hot water using a
steam cleaner or by any other means.
l Contact with seawater and road deicer
can cause corrosion. Rinse off such sub-
stances as soon as possible.
Window glass E00901600058
The window glass can normally be cleaned using
only a sponge and water.
Glass

cleaner can be used to remove oil, grease,
dead insects, etc. After washing the glass, wipe dry
with a clean, dry, soft cloth. Never use the same
cloth to wipe the window glass as would be used to
wipe the paintwork; wax from the painted surfaces
could adhere to the glass and reduce its transparen-
cy and visibility.
NOTE
l To clean the inside of the rear window, al-
ways use a soft cloth and wipe the window
glass along the demister heater element so as
not to cause damage. Wiper blades
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Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to remove grease,
dead

insects, etc., from the wiper blades. Replace
the wiper blades when they no longer wipe proper-
ly. (Refer to page “Wiper blades” on page 8-17.)
Cleaning the sunroof* E00901800180
Clean the inside of the sunroof with a soft cloth.
Hard

deposits should be wiped away with a cloth
dipped in warm, neutral detergent solution. Wipe
away the solution with a sponge dipped in fresh wa-
ter.
NOTE
l The surface treatment on the inside of the
glass may be removed if hard cloth or organ-
ic solvent (benzine, kerosene, thinner, etc.) is
used.
Engine compartment E00902100265
Clean the engine compartment at the beginning and
end

of winter. Pay particular attention to flanges,
crevices and peripheral parts where dust containing
road chemicals and other corrosive materials might
collect.
If salt and other chemicals are used on the roads in
your area, clean the engine compartment at least ev-
ery three months.
Never spray or splash water on the electrical com-
ponents in the engine compartment, as this may
cause damage.
Do not bring the nearby parts, the plastic parts and
so on into contact with sulphuric acid (battery elec-
trolyte) which may crack, stain or discolour them. Vehicle care
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Service precautions
....................................................................... 8-02
Catalytic converter ........................................................................ 8-02
Bonnet...........................................................................................8-03
Engine oil ......................................................................................8-04
Engine coolant .............................................................................. 8-06
Automatic transmission fluid*
......................................................8-07
Washer fluid ................................................................................. 8-08
Brake fluid .................................................................................... 8-08
Clutch fluid* ................................................................................. 8-09
Power steering fluid ...................................................................... 8-09
Battery .......................................................................................... 8-10
Tyres............................................................................................. 8-11
Clutch pedal free play* ................................................................. 8-15
Brake pedal free play .................................................................... 8-16
Parking brake lever stroke ............................................................ 8-16
Wiper blades ................................................................................. 8-17
General maintenance .................................................................... 8-18
For cold and snowy weather......................................................... 8-19
Fusible links.................................................................................. 8-19
Fuses............................................................................................. 8-20
Replacement of lamp bulbs .......................................................... 8-23Maintenance
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Jack
Storage 6-07
Jump starting (Emergency starting)
6-02
K Keyless entry system 1-04
Keys 1-02
LLabeling 9-02
Lamp monitor buzzer

3-31
Lamps (headlamps, fog lamp, etc.) auto-cutout func-
tion 3-31
Leakage (Fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust
gas) 8-18
Licence plate lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-31
Limited-slip differential (LSD) 4-43
Link System 5-51
Low fuel warning lamp 3-04
Lubricants 9-22
LW/MW/FM electronic tuning radio with CD play-
er 5-13
MManual transmission 4-15
Oil 9-22
Manual window control 1-08
Mirror Inside rear-view mirror 4-09
Outside rear-view mirrors 4-10
Vanity mirror 5-70
Modification/alterations

to the electrical or fuel sys-
tems 04 OOdometer 3-03
Oil
Differential oil

9-22
Engine oil 8-04,9-22
Manual transmission fluid 9-22
Transfer oil 9-22
Operation under adverse driving conditions 6-24
Other specifications 9-19
Outside rear-view mirrors 4-10
Overdrive control switch 4-18
Overheating 6-04
P Parking 4-08
Parking brake 4-07
Parking brake lever stroke

8-16
Personal lamps 5-74 Replacement 8-32
Position lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-27
Power steering Fluid 8-09,9-22
System 4-47
Precautions to observe when using wipers and wash-
ers 3-39
Pregnant women restraint 2-11
Puncture (Tyre changing) 6-17
R Radio
LW/MW/FM electronic tuning radio with CD
player 5-13
Rear combination lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement

8-30
Rear differential lock 4-35
Rear fog lamp Bulb capacity 8-24
Indication lamp 3-07
Replacement 8-29
Switch 3-35
Rear room lamp 5-73 Bulb capacity 8-25
Replacement 8-32
Rear seat 2-07
Rear side/quarter window 1-12
Rear turn-signal lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-30
Rear window demister switch 3-40
Rear-view mirror Inside 4-09
Outside 4-10
Refill capacities 9-22
Removal of water from the fuel filter 6-06
Replacement of lamp bulbs 8-23
Reversing lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-30
Room lamp 5-73,5-74
Running-in recommendations 4-04
S Safe driving techniques 4-03
Seat belt 2-09
Adjustable seat belt anchor

2-11
Child restraint 2-13
Inspection 2-27
Pregnant women restraint 2-11
Pretensioner 2-12
Seat belt reminder/warning lamp 2-10 Alphabetical index
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Seat under tray 5-78
Seat
Adjustment 2-03
Armrest (Double cab) 2-07
Front seat 2-03
Head restraints 2-08
Heated seats 2-06
Rear seat 2-07
Secret box 5-77
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 9-17
Specifications 9-02
Speedometer 3-03
Starting 4-13
Steering Power steering fluid 8-09,9-22
Power steering system 4-47
Steering wheel height adjustment 4-09
Steering wheel lock 4-12
Steering wheel remote control switch 5-40
Stop lamps Bulb capacity 8-23
Replacement 8-30
Storage spaces 5-75
Sun visors 5-69
Sunglasses holder 5-77
Sunroof 1-13 Safety mechanism 1-14
Sunshade 1-14
Switch 1-13
Super select 4WD 4-30
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 5-69
Tools 6-09 Storage 6-07
Towing 6-20
Trailer towing 4-54
Transfer oil 9-22
Transmission Automatic transmission 4A/T 4-17
Automatic transmission Sports Mode 5A/
T 4-21
Fluid 8-07,9-22
Manual transmission 4-15
Specifications 9-16
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) 9-18
Snow tyres 8-14
Tyre chains 8-14
Wheel condition 8-13 U USB input terminal 5-67
How to connect an iPod 5-67
USB input terminal device How to connect a USB memory device

5-67
Used engine oils safety instructions and disposal in-
formation 05
Utility box 5-77
V Vanity mirror 5-70
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 8-08,9-22
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 9-18
Wiper Alphabetical index
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