wheel torque MITSUBISHI L200 2017 Owner's Manual (in English)

Drive mode-selector positionand 2WD/4WD operation indi- cation lamp
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Drive mode-se- lector positionIndication lampDriving
conditions
2HRear-wheel driveWhen driv-
ing on dry paved road.
4H4-wheel drive
When driv-
ing on rough, sand
or snow covered
roads.
4L
Low range 4-wheel drive
and
When driv-
ing up or down steep
hills, on rough or
muddy
roads (es- pecially
when in-
creased tor-
que is re- quired).: Illuminate
: Remain offCAUTIONl The “4L” range gives maximum torque for
low-speed driving on steep slopes, as well assandy, muddy, and other difficult surfaces.
On vehicles with automatic transmission, do not exceed speeds of approximately 70 km/h
(43 mph) in “4L” range.
l Do not drive your vehicle in the “4H” or
“4L” on dry paved roads and highways. Do-
ing so may result in excessive tyre wear, in-
creased fuel consumption, and possible noise
generation. It may also increase the differen-
tial oil temperature, which may damage the drive system. Further, the drive train will besubjected to excessive loading, resulting in
oil leakage, component seizure, or other seri-
ous problems. On dry paved roads and high- ways, drive the vehicle in “2H” only.Drive mode-selector operation
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The drive mode is shown on the drive mode-
selector.
: Turn the drive mode-selector
: Turn the drive mode-selector while hold-
ing it down
The drive mode-selector should be positioned
in accordance with the following operating conditions:
Easy select 4WD*
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Super select 4WD II*E00605701253
Shifting to rear-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive can be made by operating the drive mode-se-lector (A). Set the drive mode-selector to an
appropriate position according to the road surface conditions. In addition, the 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp andlow-range indication lamp indicates the drive
mode-selector setting state. Refer to “2WD/4WD operation indication lamp and
low-range indication lamp” on page 6-42.Drive mode-selector position
and 2WD/4WD operation indi- cation lamp
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Drive mode-selec- tor positionIndicationlampDriving
conditions
2H
Rear-
wheel driveWhen
driving on
dry paved road.
4H
Full-time 4-wheel drive
The basic
position
for super select
4WD II.
When
driving on
dry paved
or slippery roads.
4HLc
Centre dif- ferentiallock en-
gaged 4- wheeldriveWhen
driving on
rough,
sand or snow cov-ered roads.Drive mode-selec- tor positionIndicationlampDriving
conditions
4LLc
Low range centre dif- ferentiallock en-
gaged 4- wheeldrive
and
When
driving up
or down steep hills,on rough or muddy
roads (es- pecially
when in-
creased
torque is required).
: Illuminate
: Remain off
CAUTIONl The “4LLc” range gives maximum torque
for low-speed driving on steep slopes, as
well as sandy, muddy, and other difficult
surfaces. On vehicles with A/T, do not ex-
ceed speeds of approximately 70 km/h
(43 mph) in “4LLc” range.
Super select 4WD II*
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CAUTIONlAfter crossing a stream, apply the brakes to
be sure they are functioning properly. If the
brakes are wet and not functioning properly,
dry them out by driving slowly while lightly
depressing the brake pedal.
Inspect each part of the vehicle carefully.Inspection and maintenance
following rough roadoperation E00606701566
After operating the vehicle in rough road
conditions, be sure to perform the following inspection and maintenance procedures:
l Check that the vehicle has not been dam-
aged by rocks, gravel, etc.
l Carefully wash the vehicle with water.
Drive the vehicle slowly while lightly
depressing the brake pedal in order to dry out the brakes. If the brakes still do
not function properly, we recommend you to have the brakes checked as soon
as possible.
l Remove the insects, dried grass, etc.
clogging the radiator core and A/T oil
cooler.
l After crossing a stream, be sure to have
the following items inspected at aMITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point and take the necessary
measures. • Check the brake system and, if neces-
sary, have it serviced.
• Check the engine, transmission, trans-
fer, and differential oil or grease level
and turbidity. If the oil or grease is milky, it indicates water contamina-
tion. Replace it with new oil or grease.
• Grease the propeller shaft.
• Check the inside of the vehicle. If in-
gress of water is found, dry the carpet etc.
• Inspect the headlamps. If the head-
lamp bulb is flooded with water, have the headlamp drained off.Cautions on handling of 4-
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Tyres and wheels
Since the driving torque can be applied to the
4 wheels, the performance of the vehicle when operating in 4-wheel drive is greatly af- fected by the condition of the tyres.
Pay close attention to the tyres.
l Install specified tyres on all wheels. Re-
fer to “Tyres and wheels” on page
11-16.
l Be sure to the appropriate tyre inflation
pressure according to no cargo or cargo.
Refer to “Tyre inflation pressures” on
page 10-12.
l Be sure to fit all 4 tyres and wheels of
the same size and type.
When replacement of any of the tyres or wheels is necessary, replace all of them.
l All tyres should be rotated whenever the
wear difference between the front and
rear tyres is recognizable.
Good vehicle performance cannot be expec- ted if there is a difference in wear between tyres. Refer to “Tyre rotation” on page 10-13.
l Check the tyre inflation pressure regular-
ly.CAUTIONl Always use tyres of the same size, same
type, and same brand, and which have no wear differences. Using the tyres which dif-fer in size, type, brands or the degree of
wear or the inappropriate tyre inflation pres-
sure, will increase the differential oil tem- perature and may be impossible to shift the transfer, resulting in possible damage to thedriving system. Further, the drive train willbe subjected to excessive loading, possibly
leading to oil leakage, component seizure, or
other serious faults.
Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation
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NOTElFlange nuts can be temporarily used on the
steel spare wheel as shown in the illustra- tion, but return to the original wheel and tyre
as soon as possible.CAUTIONl Never apply oil to either the wheel bolts or
the nuts, or they will tighten too much.NOTEl If all 4 aluminium wheels are changed to
steel wheels. e. g. when fitting winter tyres,
use tapered nuts.
9. Put the notch (K) provided on the jack
handle end on the valve (L) of the jack.
Using the jack handle, turn the release valve anticlockwise slowly to lower thevehicle until the tyre touches the ground.
WARNINGl Be sure to open the release valve slowly. If
it is opened quickly, the vehicle will drop
abruptly and the jack may come out of
position, causing a serious accident.
10. Tighten the nuts crisscross in 2 or 3
steps until each nut has been tightened securely.

Tightening torqueSteel wheel: 137 to 157 N•m
Aluminium wheel: 118 to 137 N•m
(Achieved by applying a force at the
end of the wheel nut wrench supplied with the vehicle.
Steel wheel: 510 to 580 N•m
Aluminium wheel: 440 to 500 N•m)CAUTIONl Never use your foot or a pipe extension for
extra force in the wheel nut wrench. If you
do so, you will tighten the nut too much.
11. Lower the jack all the way and remove
it.
How to change a tyre
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NOTElConfirm 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 N•m (achieved by applying a force of 200 N at the end of the wheel nut wrench.)) 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.
l When installing the spare wheel, please ob-
serve the followings. If you do not follow
them, it could result in break the spare wheel
carrier.
• Do not use the power tool.
Use the wheel nut wrench stowed on the vehicle.
• Do not apply a force of 400 N or more at
the end of the wheel nut wrench.
4. Have your damaged tyre repaired as
soon as possible.
To store the tools, jack and
jack handle
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Reverse the removing procedure when stor-
ing the jack, jack handle and wheel nut
wrench.
Refer to “Tools, jack and jack handle” on page 8-12.
Towing
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If your vehicle needs to be tow-
ed

If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done by your MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point or a
commercial tow truck service.
In the following cases, transport the vehicle
using a tow truck.
l The engine runs but the vehicle does not
move or abnormal noise is produced.
l Inspection of the vehicle’s underside re-
veals that oil or some other fluid is leak- ing.
If a wheel gets stuck in a ditch, do not try to
tow the vehicle. Please contact your
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point or a commercial tow truck service for assistance.

Only when you cannot receive a towing serv- ice from a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point or commercial tow truck
service, tow your vehicle carefully in accord- ance with the instructions given in “Emer-gency towing” in this part.
Towing
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