parking brake MITSUBISHI L200 2015 (in English) User Guide

CAUTIONlOperating the accelerator pedal while the
other foot is resting on the brake pedal will affect braking efficiency and may cause pre-
mature wear of brake pads.
l Use the selector lever in the correct shift po-
sition in accordance with driving conditions.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 effort or the steering wheel handling weight in-creasing 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 transmission.Passing acceleration
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To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE)
position, push the accelerator to the floor.The automatic transmission will automatical- ly downshift.
NOTEl In “Sports mode”, downshifts do not take
place when the accelerator is depressed all
the way to the floor.Waiting
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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) position..CAUTIONl Never hold the vehicle stationary on a hill
using the accelerator pedal (without using the brake pedal). Always apply the parking
brake and/or service brakes.
l Unexpected acceleration may occur if the se-
lector lever is in a position other than “P”
(PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL). Prior to mov-
ing off after having stopped the vehicle, make sure that the selector lever is in the
“D” (DRIVE) position.Parking
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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com-
plete 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 unatten-
ded, always switch off the engine and remove the ignition key.
NOTEl 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 transmis-
sion makes no speed change
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If the transmission does not change speeds
while driving, or your vehicle does not pick up enough speed when starting on an uphillslope, it may be that there is something un-
usual happening in the transmission, causing a safety device to activate. We recommendyou to have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible. 1. If your vehicle has difficulty moving up-
hill, 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).
Automatic transmission Sports Mode 4A/T, 5A/T
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NOTElIt is recommended to start the vehicle with
parking brake partially, but not completely,applied by slightly pulling the parking brake
lever.
After the vehicle has become free, do not forget to release the parking brake.
l If it is necessary to drive in extremely mud-
dy conditions, the use of tyre chains is rec-
ommended. Because the extent of muddy conditions is difficult to judge and the vehi- cle could become bogged down very deeply,
operation should be at a low speed. If possi-
ble, get out of the vehicle and check the con- ditions ahead before proceeding.
l Driving over roads in coastal areas or roads
on which anti-skid preparations have been spread can cause rust on the vehicle; wash
the vehicle thoroughly as soon as possible
after such use.
Climbing sharp grades
Set the transfer shift lever to “4L” position
(easy select 4WD), “4LLc” position (super
select 4WD) to maximize the engine torque.
WARNINGl Go straight up. Do not try to traverse
across a steep slope.WARNINGl If you begin to lose traction, ease off the
accelerator pedal and gently turn the
steering wheel alternatively left and right to regain adequate traction again.NOTEl Choose as smooth a slope as possible with
few stones or other obstacles.
l Before attempting to drive up the slope,
walk up it to confirm that the vehicle canhandle the grade.
Descending sharp grades
Set the transfer shift lever to “4L” position
(easy select 4WD), “4LLc” position (super
select 4WD), use the engine brake (down- shifting) and descend slowly.
WARNINGl Avoid snaking down a sharp grade. De-
scend the grade as straight as possible.NOTEl When descending a sharp grade, if the
brakes are applied suddenly because of an
obstacle encountered, control of the vehicle
could be lost. Before descending the slope,
walk down it and confirm the path.NOTEl Before descending a grade, it is necessary to
choose the appropriate gear. Avoid changing
gears or depressing the clutch while de-
scending the grade.
l MITSUBISHI
MOTORS is not responsible
to the operator for any damage or injury caused or liability incurred by improper and
negligent operation of a vehicle. All techni- ques of vehicle operation described herein depend on the skill and experience of the op- erator and other participating parties and any
deviation from the recommended operation
instructions above is at their own risk.
Turning sharp corners
When turning a sharp corner in “4H” or “4L”
position (easy select 4WD), “4HLc” or “4LLc” position (super select 4WD) at low speed, a slight difference in steering may be
experienced similar to as if the brakes were applied. This is called tight corner braking and results from each of the 4 tyres being at a
different distance from the corner.
The phenomenon is peculiar to 4-wheel drive vehicles. If this occurs, either straighten the steering wheel, or change to rear-wheel drive.
4-wheel drive operation
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Speaker enrollment function
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The Bluetooth ®
2.0 interface can use the
speaker enrollment function to create a voice model for one person per language.
This makes it easier for the Bluetooth ®
2.0
interface to recognise voice commands said
by you.
You can turn a voice model registered with the speaker enrollment function on and off
whenever you want.
Speaker enrollment
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It takes about 2 to 3 minutes to complete the speaker enrollment process.
To ensure the best results, run through the
process while in the driver’s seat, in an envi- ronment that is as quiet as possible (whenthere is no rain or strong winds and the vehi-cle windows are closed). Please turn off your
phone while in speaker enrollment to prevent
interruption of the process.
Use the following procedure for speaker en- rollment. 1. Stop your vehicle in a safe area, put the
gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) posi-
tion ( M/T), or the selector lever in the
“P” (PARK) position ( A/T), and pull the
parking brake lever.
NOTEl Speaker enrollment is not possible unless the
vehicle is parked. Make sure you park the
vehicle in a safe area before attempting speaker enrollment.
2. Press the SPEECH button.
3. Say “Voice training”.
4. The voice guide will say “This operation
must be performed in a quiet environ- ment while the vehicle is stopped. See
the owner’s manual for the list of re- quired training phrases. Press and re-
lease the SPEECH button when you are ready to begin. Press the HANG-UP but-
ton to cancel at any time”.
Press the SPEECH button to start the
speaker enrollment process.
NOTEl If you do not start the speaker enrollment
process within 3 minutes of pressing the SPEECH button, the speaker enrollment function will time out.
The voice guide will say “Speaker Enroll-
ment has timed out”. The system will then beep and the voice recognition mode will be
deactivated.
5. The voice guide will prompt for phrase
1. Repeat the corresponding phrase lis-
ted in table “Enrollment commands” on
page 7-103.
The system will register your voice and
then move on to the registration of the next command. Continue the process un-
til all phrases have been registered.NOTEl To repeat the most recent voice training
command, press and release the SPEECH button.
l If you press the HANG-UP button anytime
during the process, the system will beep and
stop the speaker enrollment process.
6. When all enrollment commands have
been read out, the voice guide will say “Speaker enrollment is complete”. The
system will then end the speaker enroll-
ment process and return to the main
menu.
NOTEl Completing the speaker enrollment process
will turn on the voice model automatically.
l The commands “Help” and “Cancel” will
not work in this mode.
Bluetooth ®
2.0 interface
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Enabling and disabling thevoice model and retraining
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You can turn a voice model registered with
the speaker enrollment function on and off whenever you want.
You can also retrain the system.
Use the following procedure to perform these
actions. 1. Press the SPEECH button.
2. Say “Voice training”.
3. If you have completed a speaker enroll-
ment process once already, the voice guide will say either “Enrollment is ena-
bled. Would you like to disable or re-
train?” or “Enrollment is disabled. Would you like to enable or retrain?”
4. When enrollment is “enabled”, the voice
model is on; when enrollment is “disa-
bled”, the voice model is off. Say the command that fits your needs.
Say “Retrain” to start the speaker enroll- ment process and recreate a new voice
model. (Refer to “Speaker enrollment”
on page 7-89.)
Connecting the Bluetooth ®
2.0
interface and Bluetooth ®
de-
vice
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Before you can make or receive hands-free
calls or play music using the Bluetooth ®
2.0
interface function, you must pair the Blue-
tooth ®
device and Bluetooth ®
2.0 interface.
NOTEl 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 auto-
matically connected to the Bluetooth ®
2.0 in-
terface.

You can also change a Bluetooth ®
device to
be connected.
To pair
To pair a Bluetooth ®
device with the Blue-
tooth ®
2.0 interface, follow the steps below.
1. Stop your vehicle in a safe area, put the
gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) posi-
tion ( M/T), or the selector lever in the
“P” (PARK) position ( A/T), and pull the
parking brake lever.
NOTEl 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.”
Bluetooth ®
2.0 interface
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If the vehicle breaks down on the road, move it to the shoulder and use the hazard warning
flashers and/or the warning triangle etc.
Refer to “Hazard warning flasher switch” on page 5-37.
If the engine stops/fails
Vehicle operation and control are affected if
the engine stops.
Before moving the vehicle to a safe area, be aware of the following:
l The brake booster becomes inoperative
and the pedal effort will increase. Press
down the brake pedal harder than usual.
l Since the power steering pump is no lon-
ger operative, the steering wheel feels
heavy when turning it.
Emergency starting
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If the engine cannot be started because thebattery is weak or dead, the battery from an-other vehicle can be used with jumper cables to start the engine.
WARNINGl To start the engine using jumper cables
connected from another vehicle, perform
the correct procedures according to the instruction manual. Incorrect procedures could result in a fire or explosion or dam-
age to the vehicles.
1. Get the vehicles close enough so the
jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other.If they are, it could cause a ground con-
nection you don’t want. The vehicle will not start, and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
CAUTIONl Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-
volt battery.
If the other system isn’t 12-volt, shorting can damage both vehicles.
2. You could be injured if the vehicles
move. Set the parking brake firmly on
each vehicle. Put an automatic transmis-
sion in “P” (PARK) or a manual trans- mission in “N” (Neutral). Turn off the
ignition switch.
WARNINGl Turn off the ignition on both vehicles be-
forehand.
Make sure that the cables or your clothes cannot be caught by the fan or drive belt.
Personal injury could result.NOTEl Turn off all lamps, heater and other electri-
cal loads. This will avoid sparks and help
save both batteries.
3. Make sure battery electrolyte is at the
proper level.
Refer to “Battery” on page 10-10.
WARNINGl If electrolyte fluid is not visible, or ap-
pears to be frozen, Do Not Attempt Jump
Starting!
A battery might rupture or explode if the temperature is below the freezing point orif it is not filled to the proper level.
4. Connect one end of one jumper cable to
the positive (+) terminal of the dis-charged battery (A), and the other end to
the positive (+) terminal of the booster
battery (B).

If the vehicle breaks down
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To use the jack handle (Clubcab, Double cab with rear re-tractable power window only)
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1. While pressing the snap pin (A) on the
handle that has a black marking, with-draw and remove the inner handle (B).
2. Reverse the inner handle (B) then, while
pressing the snap pin (C), insert it into
the outer handle (D) until it is locked by
snap pin as illustrated.
3. While pressing the snap pin (F) on the
assembled handle (E), insert the white-
marked handle (G) until it is locked by snap pin as illustrated.
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” po-
sition, move the gearshift lever to the “R” (Reverse) position.
On vehicles with automatic transmis- sion, move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position, turn the ignition key tothe “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 vehicle, and have all your passengers
leave the vehicle.
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.
Jacking up the vehicle
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4.Insert the wheel nut wrench (E) through
the end of the jack handle hole (F), and
then turn it anticlockwise to lower the spare wheel completely to the ground
and to slack the chain.
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) clock-
wise to wind up the chain.
NOTEl Confirm that the hanger disc is securely fit-
ted in the wheel disc hole when the wheel isjust lifted off the ground.
3. After winding up the spare wheel suffi-
ciently, make sure it is not loose (the tightening torque should be approxi-
mately 40 Nm) then withdraw the jack
handle, taking care not to turn it in the
reverse direction.
CAUTIONl The spare wheel should always be securely
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 firmly.How to change a tyre
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Before changing a tyre, first stop your vehi-cle in a safe, flat location. 1. Park the vehicle on level and stable
ground.
2. Set the parking brake firmly.
How to change a tyre
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CAUTIONlOn 2WD vehicles, if the transmission is mal-
functioning or damaged, transport the vehi- cle with the driving wheels on a carriage (Type C, D or E) as illustrated.
l If you tow a vehicle with automatic trans-
mission with the driving wheels on the
ground (Type B) as illustrated, make sure
that the towing speed and distance given be- low are never exceeded, causing damage to the transmission.

Towing speed: 50 km/h (30 mph)
Towing distance: 50 km (30 miles)

For the towing speed and the towing dis- tance, follow the local driving laws and reg-
ulations.
Towing with front wheels off
the ground (Type B)
Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position (manual transmission) or the selector
lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (auto- matic transmission).
Release the parking brake.
CAUTIONl Never tow an automatic transmission vehicle
with the front wheels up (and the rear wheels
on the ground) (Type B) when the automatic transmission fluid level is low. This may
cause serious and expensive damage to the
transmission.
Towing with rear wheels off the
ground (Type C)
Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral)
position (manual transmission) or the selector
lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (auto- matic transmission). Turn the ignition key to
the “ACC” position and secure the steering wheel in a straight ahead position 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 emer- gency, your vehicle may be temporarily tow-ed by a cable or chain secured to the towinghook.
If your vehicle is to be towed by another ve-
hicle, pay careful attention to the following
points.
If your vehicle is to be towed by
another vehicle
1. The front towing hooks (A) and rear
towing hook (B) are located as shown inthe illustration. Secure the tow rope to
the towing hook.

Front (2WD vehicles with 15 inch wheels)Towing
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Avoid racing the engine or spinning thewheels. Prolonged efforts to free a stuck ve-
hicle may result in overheating and transmis- sion failure. Allow the engine to idle for a
few minutes to let the transmission cool be-
tween rocking attempts.
If the vehicle remains stuck after several rocking attempts, seek other assistance.WARNINGl When attempting to rock your vehicle out
of a stuck position, be sure that the area
around the vehicle is clear of people and
physical objects. The rocking motion may cause the vehicle to suddenly launch for-ward or backward, causing injury or
damage to nearby people or objects.
On 2WD vehicles, it is recommended to start
the vehicle with parking brake partially, but
not completely, applied by slightly pulling the parking brake lever.
After the vehicle has become free, do not for-
get to release the parking brake.
NOTEl Depress the accelerator pedal gradually
when starting the vehicle.On a flooded road
l Avoid flooded roads. Water could enter
the brake discs, resulting in temporarily
ineffective brakes. In such cases, lightly
depress the brake pedal to see if the brakes operate properly. If they do not,
lightly depress the pedal several times while driving in order to dry the brake
pads.
l When driving in rain or on a road with
many puddles a layer of water may form between the tyres and the road surface.
This reduces a tyre’s frictional resistance
on the road, resulting in loss of steering stability and braking capability.

To cope with this, observe the following
items:
(a)Drive your vehicle at slow speed. (b)Do not drive on worn tyres. Al-
ways maintain the specified tyre
inflation pressures.On a snow-covered or frozen
road
l When driving on a snow-covered or fro-
zen road, it is recommended that you use snow tyres or tyre chains.
Refer to the “Snow tyres” and “Tyre
chains” sections.
l Avoid high-speed operation, sudden ac-
celeration, abrupt brake application and
sharp cornering.
l Depressing the brake pedal during travel
on snowy or icy roads may cause tyre
slippage and skidding. When traction be-
tween the tyres and the road is reduced the wheels may skid and the vehicle can-
not readily be brought to a stop by con- ventional braking techniques. Brakingwill differ, depending upon whether you
have anti-lock brake system (ABS). If you do have ABS, brake by pressing the brake system pedal hard, and keeping it
pressed. If you do not have ABS, pump
the brake pedal with short rapid jabs, each time fully applying and fully re-
leasing for greatest effect.
l Allow extra distance between your vehi-
cle and the vehicle in front of you, and avoid sudden braking.
Operation under adverse driving conditions
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Service precautions........................................................................... 10-02
Catalytic converter............................................................................ 10-02
Bonnet............................................................................................... 10-03
Engine oil.......................................................................................... 10-04 Engine coolant...................................................................................10-06
Automatic transmission fluid*.......................................................... 10-07 Washer fluid...................................................................................... 10-08
Brake fluid.........................................................................................10-08
Clutch fluid*..................................................................................... 10-09 Power steering fluid.......................................................................... 10-10
Battery............................................................................................... 10-10 Tyres..................................................................................................10-12Clutch pedal free play*..................................................................... 10-16Brake pedal free play........................................................................ 10-17Parking brake lever stroke.................................................................10-17
Wiper blades..................................................................................... 10-17
General maintenance......................................................................... 10-19
For cold and snowy weather............................................................. 10-20
Fusible links...................................................................................... 10-20 Fuses..................................................................................................10-20
Replacement of lamp bulbs............................................................... 10-25Maintenance
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