check engine MITSUBISHI L200 2018 (in English) User Guide

NOTElIn 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 and apply the parking
brake, while holding the vehicle stationary with the service brake.
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.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 carry the 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. Immediately have
your vehicle checked at a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point. 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 transmission malfunction.
2. Once the vehicle is moving on a level
road, move the selector lever back to“D” (DRIVE).
NOTEl When the selector lever position display in
the instrument panel blinks, it means that
there is an abnormal condition in the trans- mission.
Refer to “When the selector lever position
display blinks” on page 6-33.Easy Select 4WD*
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Shifting to rear-wheel drive or 4-wheel drivecan be made by operating the drive mode-se-
lector (A). Set the drive mode-selector to an appropriate position according to the roadsurface conditions. In addition, the 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp and the
low-range indication lamp indicates the drive
mode-selector setting state. Refer to “2WD/4WD operation indication lamp and low-range indication lamp” on page 6-38.
Easy Select 4WD*
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Drive mode-se-lector positionIndication lamp
Drive mode
switching in pro- gress
and
4Landand
: Blink
: Illuminate
: Remain off
NOTElThe 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp
will blink during shifting process from “4H”to “4L” or vice versa, as the transfer passes
through the neutral position.
Be sure to operate the drive mode-selector
until the 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp illuminates again.NOTEl When parking, apply the parking brake be-
fore stopping the engine and make sure that the 2WD/4WD operation indicator and the low range lamp are not blinking during shift-ing process between “4H” ↔ “4L”. Other- wise, the vehicle could unexpectedly move
even if the automatic transmission is in the
“P” (PARK) position.
l If, after a “4H” ↔ “4L” selection has been
made, the 2WD/4WD operation indicator
continues blinking and the desired range is not actually selected, return the drive mode- selector to its previous position. Place the steering wheel in the straight ahead position,
drive the vehicle forward, and release the ac- celerator pedal. Next, hold down the clutch
pedal (with manual transmission) or place the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL)
position (with automatic transmission) and make the range selection again.
l If the low range lamp blinks when you at-
tempt to make a “4H” ↔ “4L” selection, a
“4H” ↔ “4L” selection cannot be made. Stop the vehicle and release the accelerator
pedal. Next, hold down the clutch pedal (with manual transmission) or place the se-lector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position(with automatic transmission) and make the range selection again.NOTEl The Active Stability Control function is sus-
pended while “4L” is selected. The indi-
cation lamp illuminates while these func- tions are suspended. It does not indicate a
problem. When “2H” or “4H” is selected,
this lamp goes out and function again. Refer to “ASTC indication lamp, ASTC OFF indi- cation lamp” on page 6-61.CAUTIONl If a problem is detected in the transfer sys-
tem, a safety device will activate. The 2WD/4WD operation indicator blinks (twiceper second), and transfer shifting will be-
come impossible. Park your vehicle in a safe place, turn off the engine for a few moments.Restart the engine. The lamp should resume normal operation. If the lamps continue to
blink, have the vehicle checked by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point as soon as possible.
Easy Select 4WD*
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NOTElWhen the drive mode-selector is set between
“2H”, “4H” and “4HLc”, the front wheel
and/or centre differential lock lamps blink
while the selection is in process. Take the following precautions when the indicationlamp is blinking.
• Keep the steering wheel in the straight
ahead position while making range selec- tions. If you attempt to drive forward with
the steering wheel turned, gear rattling or
shock may occur, cornering may not be smooth and the desired range may not ac-tually be selected.
• When the drive mode-selector is set be-
tween “2H”, “4H” and “4HLc”, while the
vehicle is stopped, the front wheel and/or centre differential lock lamps blink whilethe selection is in process. Drive slowly and normally after confirming that the
lamp is switched.
• If the front wheel and/or centre differen-
tial lock lamps blinking after a “2H” ↔ “4H” ↔ “4HLc” selection has been made
with the vehicle moving, hold the steering wheel in the straight ahead position andslowly depress the accelerator pedal sev-
eral times.
l The front and the rear wheel lamps will
blink during shifting process from “4HLc” to “4LLc” or vice versa, as the transfer pass-
es through the neutral position. Be sure to
operate the drive mode-selector until the
front and the rear wheel lamps illuminate
again.NOTEl When parking, apply the parking brake be-
fore stopping the engine and make sure that the front and the rear wheel lamps and the low range lamp are not blinking during shift-ing process between “4HLc” ↔ “4LLc”.
Otherwise, the vehicle could unexpectedly move even if the automatic transmission is
in the “P” (PARK) position.
l If, after a “4HLc” ↔ “4LLc” selection has
been made, front and the rear wheel lamps continue blinking and the desired range isnot actually selected, return the drive mode-selector to its previous position. Place the
steering wheel in the straight ahead position, drive the vehicle forward, and release the ac-
celerator pedal. Next, hold down the clutch pedal (with manual transmission) or place
the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL)
position (with automatic transmission) and make the range selection again.
l If the low range lamp blinks when you at-
tempt to make a “4HLc” ↔ “4LLc” selec-
tion, a “4HLc” ↔ “4LLc” selection cannot
be made. Stop the vehicle and release the ac- celerator pedal. Next, hold down the clutch pedal (with manual transmission) or placethe selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL)
position (with automatic transmission) and make the range selection again.NOTEl The Active Stability Control function is sus-
pended while “4LLc” is selected. The in-
dication lamp illuminates while these func- tions are suspended. It does not indicate a
problem. When “2H” or “4H” or “4HLc” is selected, this lamp goes out and functionagain. Refer to “ASTC indication lamp,
ASTC OFF indication lamp” on page 6-61.CAUTIONl If a problem is detected in the transfer sys-
tem, a safety device will activate. The front and rear wheel lamps will go out, the centre
differential lock lamp will blink rapidly (twice per second), and transfer shifting will
become impossible. Park your vehicle in a safe place, turn off the engine for a few mo-
ments. Restart the engine. The lamp should resume normal operation. If the lamps con-tinue to blink, have the vehicle checked by aMITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point as soon as possible.
Super Select 4WD II*
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NOTE•If the vehicle speed is 12 km/h or lower,
turn the steering wheel from side to side
until the indication lamp illuminates
steadily. If the vehicle is stuck in soft ground, make sure the area around the ve-
hicle is clear then repeatedly attempt to drive forward and backward. The indica-
tion lamp will illuminate steadily and the rear differential lock will be activated.CAUTIONl If a problem is detected in the rear differen-
tial lock system, a safety device will acti- vate. The rear differential lock indication lamp will blink rapidly (twice per second),
and the rear differential lock will deactivate. Park your vehicle in a safe place, turn off the
engine for a few moments. Restart the en- gine. It is safe to continue driving if the lamps resume normal operation. If the rear differential lock indication lamp blinks whenthe rear differential lock is reactivated, have
the vehicle checked by a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point as soon
as possible.Examples of effective use of the
rear differential lock
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CAUTIONl Use the rear differential lock only as an
emergency measure when the vehicle is stuck and cannot be freed with the drivemode-selector in “4L” or “4H” position (Easy Select 4WD) or in “4LLc” or “4HLc” position (Super Select 4WD II). Deactivatethe rear differential lock immediately after
using it.
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.
Rear differential lock*
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4-wheel drive operation*E00606602487
By selecting 4-wheel drive, both axles of the
vehicle are rigidly connected with each other. This improves the traction characteristics. When turning sharp corners or moving for-
ward and backward repeatedly, however, the drive line is stressed, which is felt as a brak-
ing effect. A 4-wheel drive vehicle can accel-
erate more quickly and smoothly.
However, note that the braking distance is not shorter than that of a rear-wheel drive ve-hicle.
When using 4-wheel drive on rough roads
(snow, mud, sand, etc.), it is important to op- erate the vehicle correctly.NOTEl The driving posture should be more upright
and closer to the wheel than usual; adjust the
seat to a good position for easy steering and pedal operation. Be sure to wear the seatbelt.
l After driving on rough roads, check each
part of the vehicle and wash it thoroughlywith water. Refer to the “Vehicle care” sec-
tion and “Inspection and maintenance fol-
lowing rough road operation” on page 6-51.Driving on dry paved road and
highway
Select “2H” position (Easy Select 4WD),
“2H” or “4H” position (Super Select 4WD II) to drive on the dry paved road. Especially on
dry highway, never select the “4H” or “4L”
position (Easy Select 4WD), “4HLc” or “4LLc” position (Super Select 4WD II).
CAUTIONl Selecting “4H” or “4L” position (Easy Se-
lect 4WD), “4HLc” or “4LLc” position (Su-
per Select 4WD II) to drive on dry paved
road will increase the fuel consumption with possible noise generation and early tyrewear.
It may also increase the differential oil tem- perature, resulting in possible damage to the
driving system.
Further, the drive train will be subjected to excessive loading, possibly leading to oil
leakage, component seizure, or other serious faults.Driving on snowy or icy roads
Set the drive mode-selector to “4H” position
(Easy Select 4WD), “4H” or “4HLc” position in accordance with the road conditions (Su-
per Select 4WD II) and then gradually de-
press the accelerator pedal for a smooth start. Keep the pressure on the accelerator pedal asconstant as possible, and drive at low speed.
NOTEl The use of snow tyres and/or tyre chains is
recommended.
l Maintain a safe distance between vehicles,
avoid sudden braking, and use engine brak-
ing (downshifting).CAUTIONl Avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration,
and sharp turning; such operations could
cause skidding and spinouts.
Driving on sandy or muddy
roads
Set the drive mode-selector to “4H” or “4L”
position (Easy Select 4WD), “4HLc” or “4LLc” position (Super Select 4WD II) and then gradually depress the accelerator pedal
for a smooth start. Keep the pressure on the accelerator pedal as constant as possible, and drive at low speed.
4-wheel drive operation*
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CAUTIONlDo not force the vehicle or drive recklessly
on sandy surfaces. In comparison with nor-
mal road surfaces, the engine and other
drive-system components are put under ex- cessive strain when driving on such a sur-
face, and this could lead to accidents.
l If any of following conditions occur while
the vehicle is being driven, immediately park your vehicle in a safe place and follow these procedures:
• The needle in the temperature gauge ap-
proaches the overheating zone.
Refer to “Engine overheating” on page
8-09.
• Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning lamp comes on.
Refer to “When the A/T (automatic trans-
mission) fluid temperature warning lamp comes on” on page 6-34.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.NOTEl Avoid sudden braking, acceleration, and
turning; such operations could result in thevehicle becoming stuck.
l If the vehicle becomes stuck in sandy or
muddy roads, it can often be moved a rock-
ing motion. Move the selector lever rhythmi- cally between the “D” (DRIVE) and “R”
(REVERSE) position (with M/T, between 1 st
and Reverse), while applying slight pressure
to the accelerator pedal.
l 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 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 drive mode-selector to “4L” position
(Easy Select 4WD), “4LLc” position (Super
Select 4WD II) to maximize the engine tor-
que.
WARNINGl Go straight up. Do not try to traverse
across a steep slope.
l 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 drive mode-selector to “4L” position
(Easy Select 4WD), “4LLc” position (Super
Select 4WD II), use the engine brake (down- shifting) and descend slowly.
4-wheel drive operation*
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lRemove 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 a MITSUBISHI 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 carpetetc.
• 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 vehiclewhen 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 11-15.
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 the
driving system. Further, the drive train will be subjected to excessive loading, possibly
leading to oil leakage, component seizure, or
other serious faults.
Towing
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.
Cautions on handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles
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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 “Towing”
on page 8-23.CAUTIONl Transport the vehicle with the driving
wheels on a carriage (Type C or D) as illus- trated.
Never try to tow with the front or rear
wheels on the ground (Type A or B) as illus-
trated.
This could result in damage to the drivetrain,
or unstable towing.
Jacking up a 4-wheel drive ve-
hicle
WARNINGl Do not crank the engine while jacking up
the vehicle.
The tyre on the ground may turn and the
vehicle may roll off the jack.Braking
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All the parts of the brake system are critical
to safety. We recommend you to have the ve- hicle checked at regular intervals according
to the service booklet.
CAUTIONl Avoid driving habits that cause heavy brak-
ing and never “ride” the brakes by resting
your foot on the brake pedal while driving.
It causes brake overheating and fade.
Brake system
The service brake is divided into two brake
circuits. And your vehicle is equipped with
power brakes. If one brake circuit fails, the other is available to stop the vehicle. If you
should lose the power assist for some reason, the brakes will still work. In these situations,
even if the brake pedal moves down to the very end of its possible stroke or resists being
depressed, keep depressing the brake pedal
down harder and further than usual; stop
driving as soon as possible and have the brake system repaired.
WARNINGl Do not turn off the engine while your ve-
hicle is in motion. If you turn off the engine while driving,
the power assistance for the braking sys-
tem will stop working and your brakes will not work effectively.
l If the power assist is lost or if either brake
hydraulic system stops working properly,
have your vehicle checked immediately.
Braking
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To operate
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1. Stop the vehicle completely using the
brake pedal.
2. On vehicles equipped with M/T, place
the gearshift lever into the 1 st
position.
On vehicles equipped with A/T, place
the selector lever into the “D” position.
NOTEl When reversing on an uphill slope, place the
selector lever or gearshift lever into the “R”
position.
3. Release the brake pedal and the hill start
assist will maintain the braking force ap-
plied while stopping for approximately 2 seconds.
4. Depress the accelerator pedal and the
hill start assist gradually will decrease the braking force as the vehicle startsmoving.
NOTEl The hill start assist is activated when all of
the following conditions are met.
• The engine is running.
(The hill start assist will not be activated
while the engine is starting or immediate-
ly after the engine is started.)NOTE• On vehicles equipped with
M/T, the gear-
shift lever is in the following position.
[When starting an uphill slope forwards.]
The gearshift lever is in any position other
than “R”.
(The hill start assist will operate, even if the gearshift lever is in the “N” position.)
[When starting an uphill slope back-
wards.]
The gearshift lever is in the “R” position.
(The hill start assist will not operate when
the gearshift lever is in the “N” position.)
• On vehicles equipped with
A/T, the selec-
tor lever is in any position other than “P” or “N”.
• The vehicle is completely stationary, with
the brake pedal depressed.
• The parking brake is released.
l The hill start assist will not operate if the ac-
celerator pedal is depressed before the brake pedal is released.
l The hill start assist also operates when re-
versing on an uphill slope.
l When the hill start assist is activated, you
may feel the operating sound.
This is a normal result of the hill start assist operation, and does not indicate a problem.Warning indicator
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If an abnormal condition occurs in the sys-
tem, the indication lamp will turn on.
- ASTC indicator
CAUTIONl If the warning is turn on, the hill start assist
will not operate. Start off carefully.
l Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop
the engine.
Restart the engine and check whether the warning indicator went out, in which case
the hill start assist is again working normal- ly. If the warning remains displayed or reap-
pears frequently, it is not necessary to stop
the vehicle immediately, but the vehicle
should be inspected by a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.Brake assist system
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The brake assist system is a device assistingdrivers who cannot depress the brake pedalfirmly when it is necessary to do so (such as
in emergency stop situations) and provides
greater braking force.

If the brake pedal is depressed suddenly, the brakes will be applied with more force thanusual.
Brake assist system
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•Driving on gravel or snow-covered
roads.
• Driving with tyre chains installed.
• Driving on roads where the road sur-
face is pitted or has other differences in surface height.
• Driving on uneven road surfaces.
l Operation of ABS is not restricted to sit-
uations where brakes are applied sud-denly. This system may also prevent the
wheels from locking when you drive over manholes, steel roadwork plates,
road markings, or any uneven road sur-
face.
l When the ABS is activated, you may
feel the brake pedal pulsation and the vi-
brations of the vehicle body and steering
wheel. It may also feel as if the pedal re- sists being pressed.
In this situation, simply hold the brake
pedal down firmly. Do not pump the
brake, which will result in reduced brak- ing performance.
l An operation noise is emitted from the
engine compartment or you can feel a shock from the brake pedal when start-
ing to drive immediately after starting
the engine. These are normal sounds or operations that the ABS makes whenperforming a self-check. It does not indi-
cate a malfunction.l The ABS can be used after the vehicle
has reached a speed over approximately 10 km/h (6 mph). It stops working when the vehicle slows below 7 km/h.CAUTIONl The ABS cannot prevent accidents. It is your
responsibility to take safety precautions and to drive carefully.
l To prevent failure of the ABS, be sure all 4
wheels and tyres are the same size and the same type.
l Do not install any aftermarket limited-slip
differential (LSD) on your vehicle. The ABS may stop functioning properly.ABS warning lamp
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If there is a malfunction in the system, the
ABS warning lamp will come on.
Under normal conditions, the ABS warning
lamp comes on when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position or the operation mode is put in ON and goes off a few sec-
onds later.CAUTIONl Any of the following indicates that the ABS
is not functioning and only the standard
brake system is working. (The standard brake system is functioning normally.) If
this happens, take your vehicle to a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.
• When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the operation mode is
put in ON, the warning lamp does not come on or it remains on and does not go off.
• The warning lamp comes on while driving
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
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