power steering MITSUBISHI L200 2015 Owner's Manual (in English)

Economical driving............................................................................. 6-02
Driving, alcohol and drugs.................................................................. 6-02
Safe driving techniques....................................................................... 6-03
Running-in recommendations............................................................. 6-04 Parking brake...................................................................................... 6-07
Parking................................................................................................ 6-08
Steering wheel height adjustment....................................................... 6-09
Inside rear-view mirror....................................................................... 6-09 Outside rear-view mirrors................................................................... 6-10
Ignition switch.....................................................................................6-12 Steering wheel lock............................................................................. 6-13
Starting................................................................................................ 6-13 Diesel particulate filter (DPF)*........................................................... 6-15Manual transmission........................................................................... 6-16Automatic transmission Sports Mode 4A/T, 5A/T............................. 6-19Easy select 4WD*............................................................................... 6-25
Super select 4WD*..............................................................................6-29
Rear differential lock*........................................................................ 6-34 4-wheel drive operation...................................................................... 6-38
Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation............. 6-41
Cautions on handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles................................. 6-41
Limited-slip differential*.................................................................... 6-43
Braking................................................................................................ 6-43
Brake assist system*........................................................................... 6-44
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)*.......................................................... 6-45
Power steering system.........................................................................6-48 Active Stability & Traction Control (ASTC)*....................................6-48
Cruise control*.................................................................................... 6-50 Cargo loads......................................................................................... 6-55Trailer towing......................................................................................6-55Starting and driving
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CAUTIONlDo not remove the ignition key from the ig-
nition switch while driving. The steeringwheel will lock, causing loss of control.
l If the engine is stopped while driving, the
brake servomechanism will cease to function and braking efficiency will deteriorate. Also,
the power steering system will not function
and it will require greater manual effort to
operate the steering.
l Do not leave the key in the “ON” position
for a long time when the engine is not run- ning, doing so will cause the battery to be
discharged.
l Do not turn the key to the “START” position
when the engine is running, doing so could damage the starter motor.NOTEl For vehicles with an
A/T, when the selector
lever is in the “P” (PARK) position, do not operate the lock button of selector lever re-
peatedly for more than 30 seconds. You may
not be able to remove the key from the igni-
tion switch, because the protection circuit is
activated. If this occurs, wait a few moments before removing the key.
Refer to “Selector lever operation” on page
6-19.Steering wheel lock
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To lock
Remove the key at the “LOCK” position.
Turn the steering wheel until it is locked.
To unlock
Turn the key to the “ACC” position while
moving the steering wheel slightly.
CAUTIONl Remove the key when leaving the vehicle.NOTElIf the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft
lock may sometimes make it difficult to turnthe key from “LOCK” to “ACC”. Firmly
turn the steering wheel to the left or to the right as you turn the key.Starting
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Tips for starting
lDo not operate the starter motor continu-
ously for anything longer than10 seconds ; doing so could run down the
battery. If the engine does not start, turn
the ignition switch back to “LOCK” po-
sition, wait a few seconds, 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“Emergency starting” section for in- structions 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 re-
sult in excessive fuel consumption.
Steering wheel lock
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When one of the wheels has fall-en in a ditch
When driving on rocky roads
When the vehicle is unable to move because
one of the wheels is suspended in the air.
When getting out of snow
When the vehicle is unable to get going be-
cause one of the wheels is on the snow and
the other on a paved road.
Examples of incorrect use of
the rear differential lock
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WARNINGl If the “4L” or “4H” position (easy select
4WD), “4LLc” or “4HLc” position (superselect 4WD) is selected along with the reardifferential lock, the following phenomena
appear and it is very dangerous.
Please be sure to release the rear differen-
tial lock on normal roads.WARNING• If the rear differential lock is used by
mistake when driving on a paved road: With the rear differential lock on, thepower to drive the vehicle straight
ahead becomes very strong, which may
make it difficult to turn the steering
wheel.WARNINGl If the rear differential lock is used by mis-
take when turning a curve or making a
right or left turn at a crossing or the like:
The vehicle is unable to make a turn and may go straight ahead.
Rear differential lock*
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Power steering systemE00607400387
The power steering system operates while the
engine is running. It helps reduce the effort needed to turn the steering wheel.
The power steering system has mechanical
steering capability in case the power assist is lost. If the power assist is lost for some rea-
son, you will still be able to steer your vehi-
cle, but you will notice it takes much more effort to steer. If this happens, have your ve-
hicle inspected at an authorized MITSUBISHI MOTORS service point.WARNINGl Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is
moving. Stopping the engine would make
the steering wheel extremely hard to turn, possibly resulting in an accident.CAUTIONl Do not leave the steering wheel turned all
the way in one direction. This can causedamage to the power steering system.Active Stability & Traction
Control (ASTC)* E00616700344
The active stability & traction control (ASTC) takes overall control of the anti-lockbrake system, traction control function and Active Stability Control function to help
maintain the vehicle’s control and traction. Please read this section in conjunction with the page on the anti-lock brake system, trac- tion control function and Active Stability
Control function.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ® p. 6-45
Active Traction Control function ® p. 6-49
Active Stability Control function ® p. 6-49CAUTIONl Do not over-rely on the ASTC. This system,
like any other system, has limits and cannot
help you to maintain traction and control of
the vehicle in all circumstances. Reckless
driving may lead to accidents. Always drive carefully, taking into account the traffic,road and environmental conditions.
l Be sure to use the same specified type and
size of tyre on all 4 wheels. Otherwise, the
ASTC may not work correctly.NOTEl After your vehicle is driven a short distance
after starting the engine, a click is heard from the engine compartment; however, this
is only the sound of ASTC being checked.
l Some vibration will be felt in the vehicle
body and a whining sound of a motor will be heard from the engine compartment when the ASTC functions. This is a normal result
of the ASTC operation, and does not indi- cate a malfunction.
l The ASTC does not operate while the ABS
warning lamp is illuminated.
l On vehicles with the rear differential lock,
the ASTC and ABS functions are suspended
while the rear differential lock is activated. ASTC indication lamp, ASTC OFF indica-tion lamp and ABS warning lamp are illumi-
nated while these functions are suspended. It
does not indicate a problem. When the rear differential lock is disengaged, these lamps
go out and function again.
Refer to “ABS warning lamp” on page 6-46,
“ASTC indication lamp, ASTC OFF indica-
tion lamp” on page 6-49.
Power steering system
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To activate the external audioinput mode
1. Use a commercially available audio ca-
ble to connect the audio equipment to
the external audio input connector.
2. Press the CD button (D) for more than 2
seconds. The display (E) will show
“AUX” and then the external audio input
mode will be activated.
3. To deactivate the external audio input
mode, press the RADIO button (F) orthe CD button (D) to switch to another
mode.
CAUTIONl Do not operate the connected audio equip-
ment while driving.
This could distract you and an accident might occur.NOTEl The connected audio equipment cannot be
operated with the vehicle’s audio system.
l Depending on the connected audio equip-
ment, it may produce noise from the speak- ers.
l Use the connected audio equipment’s own
power source, such as its battery.
Noise may be produced from the speakers if the connected audio equipment is used while
charging it using the accessory socket of the vehicle.
l Do not activate the external audio input
mode when no audio equipment is connec-
ted.
Otherwise, noise may be produced from the
speakers.
l Connect audio equipment when the external
audio input mode is deactivated or lower the
vehicle’s speaker volume before connecting it.
Noise may be produced from the speakers if
audio equipment is connected after the exter-
nal audio input mode is activated.
l For information on how to connect and oper-
ate the audio equipment, refer to the owner’s manual for the equipment.Steering wheel remote
control switch (audio system type 1) * E00710002034
The remote control switches are located on the left side of the steering wheel.
These switches can be used when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
1- Volume up button
2- Volume down button
3- PWR (ON-OFF)/Mode change button
4- Seek up/Fast-forward/Track up/File up button
5- Seek down/Fast-reverse/Track down/ File down button
Steering wheel remote control switch (audio system type 1) *
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NOTElDo not push two or more of the steering
wheel remote control switches at the same
time.
To turn on the power
PWR ON-OFF button — 3
When the power is off, press this button to
turn the power on.
To turn the power off, press this button for 2
seconds or longer.
To adjust the volume
Volume up button — 1
The volume will increase when this button is
pressed.
Volume down button — 2
The volume will decrease when this button is
pressed.
Mode selection
Press the mode change button (3) to select the desired mode.
The mode changes in the following order.
FM1 → FM2 → FM3 → MW → LW → CD
→ USB or iPod* → Bluetooth ®*
→ FM1
To listen to the radio
To select FM/MW/LW mode
Press the mode change button (3) to select the desired mode.
(AM/FM or LW/MW/FM)
Automatic radio tuning
Seek up button — 4/Seek down button — 5
After pressing these buttons, the reception of the selected station will begin.
To listen to a CD
To fast-forward/fast-reverse the
disc
To fast-forward or fast-reverse the disc, press
the fast-forward button (4) or the fast-reverse button (5).

Fast-forward button — 4
You can fast-forward the disc by pressing the
fast-forward button. While the button is kept
pressed, the disc will be fast-forwarded.

Fast-reverse button — 5
You can fast-reverse the disc by pressing the
fast-reverse button. While the button is kept pressed, the disc will be fast-reversed.NOTEl In the case of an MP3 CD, you can fast-for-
ward and fast-reverse tracks in the same
folder.
To select a desired track
Track up button — 4
Press the button repeatedly until the desired track number appears on the display.

Track down button — 5
Press the button repeatedly until the desired track number appears on the display.
To listen to an iPod
Press the mode change button (3) and select
iPod mode.
To select a desired track
Track up button — 4
Press the button repeatedly until the desired track number appears on the display.
Steering wheel remote control switch (audio system type 1) *
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2. Press the PWR/VOL key.Turn the power OFF.NOTEl Hold down the steering MODE key to also
turn the audio function ON/OFF.Adjust Volume
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1. Turn the PWR/VOL key to adjust the
volume.
Turn the PWR/VOL key clockwise toincrease, and counter- clockwise to de-
crease the volume.
NOTEl The maximum value for volume is 45, and
the minimum is 0.NOTEl The initial setting for volume is “17”.Insert/Eject Discs
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1.
Insert the disc into the disc slot with the
label surface up.
Push the disc in a certain amount, and
the product will pull the disc in, and playback will start.
2. Press the
key.
This will eject the disc from the product,
so remove the disc.
CAUTIONl When replacing discs, first ensure that the
vehicle is stopped in an area in which stop-ping is permitted.
l Do not insert your hand, fingers, or foreign
objects into the disc slot. This may lead to injury, smoking, or fire.
l 8 cm CDs are not supported.
Operation Keys (audio system type 2)
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WARNINGlRefer to and comply with all state and lo-
cal laws in your area regarding cellular phone usage while driving.NOTEl The Bluetooth ®
2.0 interface cannot be used
if the Bluetooth ®
device has a flat battery or
the device power is turned off.
l Hands-free calls will not be possible if your
phone does not have service available.
l If you place the Bluetooth ®
device in the
cargo area, you may not be able to use the
Bluetooth ®
2.0 interface.
l Some Bluetooth ®
devices are not compatible
with the Bluetooth ®
2.0 interface.
l You can confirm the Link System software
version by pressing the HANG-UP button 3
times (press and hold 2 times and then press
briefly) within 10 seconds.
l For details on the Bluetooth ®
2.0 interface,
you can see them by accessing the
MITSUBISHI MOTORS website.
Please read and agree on the “Warning about Links to the Web Sites of Other Companies”
because it connects to other than MITSUBISHI MOTORS website.
http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/prod-
ucts/index.html
l Software updates by cellular phone/digital
audio device manufacturers may change/ alter device connectivity.Steering control switch and microphone
® p. 7-85
Voice recognition function ® p. 7-86
Useful voice commands ® p. 7-87
Speaker enrollment function ® p. 7-89
Connecting the Bluetooth® 2.0 interface and Bluetooth® device ® p. 7-90
Operating a music player connected via Blue-
tooth® ® p. 7-94
How to make or receive hands-free calls ® p. 7-94
Phone book function ® p. 7-96Steering control switch and mi-
crophone
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1- Volume up button
2- Volume down button
3- SPEECH button
4- PICK-UP button
5- HANG-UP button
6- Microphone
Volume up button
Press this button to increase the volume.
Volume down button
Press this button to decrease the volume.
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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Front (2WD vehicles with 16 inchwheels and 4WD vehicles)Rear*
NOTEl Using any part other than the designated
towing hooks could result in damage to the
vehicle body.NOTEl 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 hori-
zontal as possible. An angled tow rope can
damage 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 ig-
nition key to the “ACC” or “ON” posi- tion to unlock the steering wheel.
CAUTIONl When the engine is not running, the brake
booster and power steering pump do not op- erate. This means higher brake depression
force and higher steering effort are required.
Therefore, vehicle operation 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 selector lever in the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position (automatic transmis-
sion).
4. On 4WD vehicles, the transfer shift lever to “2H” position.
5. Turn on the hazard warning lamps if re-
quired by law. (Follow the local driving laws and regulations.)
6. During towing make sure that close con-
tact is maintained between the drivers of both vehicles, and that the vehicles trav-
el at low speed.WARNINGl To prevent entry of exhaust gas from the
towing vehicle, set your air selection lever to the recirculation position.CAUTIONl Avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration
and sharp turning; such operation could
cause damage to the towing hooks or the tow
rope.
People in the vicinity could be injured as a
result.
l When towing or being towed down a long
slope, the brakes may overheat reducing the effectiveness. In this situation, have your ve-hicle transported by a tow truck.
Towing
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