bonnet MITSUBISHI PAJERO IV 2011 User Guide

CAUTION
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After washing the vehicle, drive the vehi-
cle slowly while lightly depressing the
brake pedal several times in order to dry
out the brakes.
Leaving the brakes wet could result in re-
duced braking performance. Also, there
is a possibility that they could freeze up
or become inoperative due to rust, render-
ing the vehicle unable to move.
l When using an automatic car wash, pay
attention to the following items, referring
to the operation manual or consulting a
car wash operator. If the following proce-
dure is not followed, it could result in dam-
age to your vehicle.
• The outside mirrors are retracted.
• The wiper arm assembly is taped.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a reardeflector or roof rails, consult a car
wash operator before using the car
wash.
• If your vehicle has rain sensor wipers, place the wiper switch lever in the
“OFF” position to deactivate the rain
sensor.
During cold weather
Salt and other

chemicals spread on the roads in
some areas in winter can have a harmful effect on
the vehicle body. You should therefore wash the ve-
hicle as often as possible in accordance with our
care-instructions. It is recommended to have a pres-
ervative applied and the underfloor protection
checked before and after the cold weather season. After washing your vehicle, wipe off all water-
drops from
the

rubber parts around the doors to pre-
vent the doors from freezing.
NOTE
l To prevent freezing of the weatherstripping
on the doors, bonnet, etc., they should be trea-
ted with silicone spray.
Waxing E00901000560
Waxing the vehicle will help prevent the adherence
of dust and

road chemicals to the paintwork. Apply
a wax solution after washing the vehicle, or at least
once every three months to assist displacing of water.
Do not wax your vehicle in direct sunlight. You
should wax after the surfaces have cooled. CAUTION
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Waxes containing
high
abrasive com-
pounds should not be used. Such waxes re-
move rust and stains effectively from the
paintwork but they are harmful to the lus-
tre on the painted surface and the plated
surface.
Further, they are harmful to glossy surfa-
ces such as grille, garnish, mouldings, etc.
l Do not use petrol or paint thinners to re-
move road tar or other contamination to
the vehicle surface.
l Do not apply wax on the areas having
black mat coating as it can cause uneven
discolouration, patches, blurs, etc. If
stained with wax, immediately wipe off
with a piece of soft cloth and warm water. CAUTION
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On vehicles with
a sunroof, be careful
when waxing the area around the sunroof
opening, not to put any wax on the weath-
erstrip (black rubber). If stained with
wax, the weatherstrip cannot maintain a
weatherproof seal with the sunroof.
Polishing E00901100024
The vehicle should only be polished if the paint-
work has become stained or lost its lustre. Matt-fin-
ish parts and

plastic bumpers must not be polished,
polishing these parts will stain them or damage
their finish.
Damaged paint E00901200155
Small cracks and scratches in the paint coat should
be touched up

as soon as possible with
MITSUBISHI touch-up paint to prevent corrosion.
Check body areas facing the road or the tyres care-
fully for damage to the paint coat caused by flying
stones, etc. The paint code number for your vehicle
can be found on the vehicle information code plate.
(Refer to “Vehicle information code plate” on page
9-02.)
Cleaning plastic parts E00901300619
Use a sponge or chamois leather.
If a car

wax adheres on a grey or black rough sur-
face of the bumper, moulding or lamps, the surface
becomes white. In such a case, wipe it off using
lukewarm water and soft cloth or chamois leather. Vehicle care
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Service precautions
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Catalytic converter ........................................................................ 8-02
Bonnet...........................................................................................8-03
Engine oil ......................................................................................8-04
Engine coolant .............................................................................. 8-06
Washer fluid ................................................................................. 8-07
Brake fluid .................................................................................... 8-08
Clutch fluid* ................................................................................. 8-09
Power steering fluid ...................................................................... 8-10
Battery .......................................................................................... 8-10
Tyres............................................................................................. 8-12
Parking brake break-in.................................................................. 8-16
Wiper blade rubber replacement ...................................................
8-17
General maintenance .................................................................... 8-18
For cold and snowy weather......................................................... 8-19
Fusible links.................................................................................. 8-19
Fuses............................................................................................. 8-19
Replacement of lamp bulbs .......................................................... 8-23Maintenance
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Bonnet
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To open 1. Pull the release
lever towards you to unlock
the bonnet.
LHD
RHD 2. Raise
the bonnet while pressing the safety
lock. NOTE
l Only
open the

bonnet when the wipers are in
the parked position. Failure to do so may
cause damage to the bonnet, wiper arms or
windscreen.
3. Support the bonnet by inserting the support bar in its slot. CAUTION
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Note that the
support bar may disengage
the bonnet if the open bonnet is lifted by
a strong wind.
l After inserting the support bar into the
slot, make sure the bar supports the bon-
net securely from falling down on to your
head or body.
To close 1. Unlatch the support

bar and clip it in its holder. 2. Slowly lower the bonnet to a position about
20 cm

above the closed position, then let it
drop.
3. Make sure the bonnet is securely locked by softly lifting the centre of the bonnet.
NOTE l If this does not close the bonnet, release it
from a slightly higher position.
l Do not press down the bonnet hard with a
hand as it may damage the bonnet. Maintenance
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CAUTION
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Be careful that hands or fingers are not
trapped when closing the bonnet. Engine oil
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To check and refill engine oil A- Minimum level
B- Maximum level
C-

Oil replacement indication mark
3000 models
3200 models
3800 models The engine oil used has a significant effect on the
engine’s performance,
service

life and startability.
Be sure to use oil of the recommended quality and
appropriate viscosity.
All engines consume a certain amount of oil during
normal operation. Therefore, it is important to
check the oil level at regular intervals or before start-
ing a long trip. 1. Park the car on a horizontal surface.
2. Switch off the engine.
3. Wait a few minutes.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a cleancloth.
5. Reinsert the dipstick as far as it goes.
6. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level, which should always be within the range in-
dicated.
7. If the oil level is below the specified limit, re- move the cap located on the cylinder head
cover and add enough oil to raise the level to
within the specified range. Do not overfill to
avoid engine damage. Be sure to use the speci-
fied engine oil and do not mix various types
of oil.
8. After adding oil, close the cap securely.
9. Confirm the oil level by repeating step 4 to 6. Maintenance
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For cold and snowy weather
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Ventilation slots
The ventilation slots
in front of the windscreen
should be kept clear of leaves or brushed clear after
heavy snowfall, so that the operation of the heating
and ventilation systems will not be impaired.
Weatherstripping
To prevent freezing of the weatherstripping on the
doors, bonnet, etc., they should be treated with sili-
cone grease.
Additional equipment
It is a good idea to carry a shovel or a short-han-
dled spade in the vehicle during the winter so that
you can clear away snow if you get stranded. A
small hand-brush for sweeping snow off the vehi-
cle and a plastic scraper for the windscreen and
rear window are also useful. Fusible links
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The fusible links
will melt to prevent a fire if a
large current attempts to flow through certain elec-
trical systems.
In case of a melted fusible link, we recommend
you to have your vehicle inspected.
For the fusible links, please refer to “Fuse load ca-
pacity” on page 8-20. WARNING
l Fusible links
must
not be replaced by any
other device. Failing to fit the correct fusi-
ble link may result in fire in the vehicle,
property destruction and serious or fatal
injuries at any time. Fuses
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Fuse block location E01007600250
To prevent damage to the electrical system due to
shortcircuiting or overloading,

each individual cir-
cuit is provided with a fuse.
There are fuse blocks in the passenger compart-
ment and in the engine compartment.
Passenger compartment
The fuse block in the passenger compartment is lo-
cated in front of the driver’s seat at the position
shown in the illustration. Maintenance
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A
Accessory (Installation) 04
Accessory socket 5-86
Active stability & traction control (ASTC) 4-41
Additional equipment
8-19
Air conditioning Front automatic air conditioning
5-03
Important operation tips for the air condition-
ing 5-11
Rear air conditioning 5-10
Air purifier (with deodorizing function) 5-12
Airbag 2-33
Antenna 5-66
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) 4-39 Warning lamp 4-40
Approach lamps 1-08
Armrest 2-08,2-10
Ashtray 5-85
Audio Error codes 5-59
Handling of compact discs 5-65
LW/MW/FM electronic tuning radio with CD au-
tochanger 5-26
LW/MW/FM electronic tuning radio with CD
player 5-12
Steering wheel remote control switch 5-57
Auto-cutout function 5-91
Automatic headlamp levelling 3-34
Automatic transmission Fluid 9-15
Selector lever operation 4-19
Selector lever position 4-20
Sports mode 4-21
BBackdoor 1-09 Battery 8-10
Charge warning display 3-10
Discharged battery (Emergency starting) 6-02
Specification 9-11
Bleeding the fuel system

6-06
Bluetooth® 2.0 interface 5-67
Bonnet 8-03
Brake Anti-lock brake 4-39
Brake assist system 4-38
Braking 4-37
Fluid 8-08,9-15
Parking brake 4-06
Power brakes 4-37
Warning lamp 3-09
Bulb capacity 8-24
C Card holder 5-84,5-93
Cargo loads 4-56
Catalytic converter 8-02
Cautions on handling of 4-wheel drive vehi-
cles 4-35
Central door locks 1-07
Centre console box 5-92
Centre information display
3-11
Changing a fuse 8-22
Charge warning display 3-10
Check engine warning lamp

3-10
Child restraint 2-23
Child-protection rear doors 1-08
Cigarette lighter 5-86
Cleaning Aluminium wheels 7-05
Chrome parts 7-05
Exterior of your vehicle 7-03
Genuine leather 7-02
Interior of your vehicle 7-02 Plastic, vinyl leather, etc 7-02
Polishing 7-04
Sunroof 7-05
Washing 7-03
Waxing 7-04
Clutch Fluid 8-09,9-15
Coat hooks 5-97
Combination headlamps and dipper switch 3-31
Convenient hook 5-96
Coolant (engine) 8-06,9-15
Cruise control 4-45
Cup holder 5-94
Curtain airbag system 2-40
D Daytime dipper button 3-06
Daytime running lamp 3-32
Demister (rear window) 3-42
Diesel particulate filter (DPF)
4-15
Diesel preheat indication lamp

3-08
Dimensions 9-04
Dipper (High/Low beam change) 3-32
Door ajar warning lamp 3-11
Door courtesy lamps 5-91,8-24 Replacement 8-30
Doors Central door locks 1-07
Child-protection 1-08
Lock and unlock 1-06
Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-02
E Economical driving 4-02
Electric window control 1-15
Switch 1-15
Timer function 1-16 Alphabetical index
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