battery MITSUBISHI PAJERO IV 2011 Owner's Guide

CAUTION
l
Do not use a scrubbing brush or other
hard tools as they may damage the plastic
part surface.
l Do not use wax containing compound (pol-
ishing powder) which may damage the
plastic part surface.
l Do not bring the plastic parts into contact
with petrol, light oil, brake fluids, engine
oils, greases, paint thinners, and sulphu-
ric acid (battery electrolyte) which may
crack, stain or discolour the plastic parts.
If they touch the plastic parts, wipe them
off with soft cloth, chamois or the like
and an aqueous solution of neutral deter-
gent then immediately rinse the affected
parts with water.
Chrome parts E00901400115
In order to prevent spots and corrosion of chrome
parts, wash with

water, dry thoroughly, and apply a
special protective coating. This should be done
more frequently in winter.
Aluminium wheels* E00901500321
1. Remove dirt using a sponge while sprinkling
water on the wheel.
2. Use

neutral detergent on any dirt that cannot
be removed easily with water.
Rinse off the neutral detergent after washing
the wheel.
3. Dry the vehicle thoroughly using a chamois leather or a soft cloth. CAUTION
l
Do not use
a brush or other hard imple-
ment on the wheels.
Doing so could scratch the wheels.
l Do not use any cleaner that contains an
abrasive substance or is acidic or alka-
line. Doing so could cause the coating on
the wheels to peel or become discoloured
or stained.
l Do not directly apply hot water using a
steam cleaner or by any other means.
l Contact with seawater and road deicer
can cause corrosion. Rinse off such sub-
stances as soon as possible.
Window glass E00901600032
The window glass can normally be cleaned using
only a sponge and water.
Glass cleaner can

be used to remove oil, grease,
dead insects, etc. After washing the glass, wipe dry
with a clean, dry, soft cloth. Never use the same
cloth to wipe the window glass as would be used to
wipe the paintwork; wax from the painted surfaces
could adhere to the glass and reduce its transparen-
cy and visibility.
NOTE
l To clean the inside of the backdoor window,
always use a soft cloth and wipe the window
glass along the demister heater element so as
not to cause damage. Wiper blades
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Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to remove grease,
dead insects, etc.,

from the wiper blades. Replace
the wiper blades when they no longer wipe proper-
ly. (Refer to page 8-17.)
Cleaning the sunroof* E00901800180
Clean the inside of the sunroof with a soft cloth.
Hard deposits should

be wiped away with a cloth
dipped in warm, neutral detergent solution. Wipe
away the solution with a sponge dipped in fresh wa-
ter.
NOTE
l The surface treatment on the inside of the
glass may be removed if hard cloth or organ-
ic solvent (benzine, kerosene, thinner, etc.) is
used.
Engine compartment E00902100311
Clean the engine compartment at the beginning and
end of winter.

Pay particular attention to flanges,
crevices and peripheral parts where dust containing
road chemicals and other corrosive materials might
collect.
If salt and other chemicals are used on the roads in
your area, clean the engine compartment at least ev-
ery three months.
Never spray or splash water on the electrical com-
ponents in the engine compartment, as this may
cause damage.
Do not bring the nearby parts, the plastic parts and
so on into contact with sulphuric acid (battery elec-
trolyte) which may crack, stain or discolour them. 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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Service precautions
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Adequate care of
your vehicle at regular intervals
serves to preserve the value and appearance as long
as possible.
Maintenance items as described in this owner’s man-
ual can be performed by the owner.
We recommend you to have the periodic inspection
and maintenance performed by a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point or another spe-
cialist. In the event a malfunction or other problem
is discovered, we recommend you to have it
checked and repaired. This section contains infor-
mation on inspection maintenance procedures that
you can do yourself.
Follow the instructions and cautions for each of the
various procedures. WARNING
l When checking
or
servicing the inside of
the engine compartment, make sure the
engine is switched off and has had a
chance to cool down.
l If it is necessary to do work in the engine
compartment with the engine running, be
especially careful that your clothing, hair,
etc., does not become caught by the fans,
drive belts, or other moving parts.
l Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open
flames around fuel or battery. The fumes
are flammable.
l Be extremely cautious when working
around the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulphuric acid. WARNING
l Do not get
under your vehicle with just
the body jack supporting it. Always use
automotive jack stands.
l Improper handling of components and
materials used in the vehicle can endan-
ger your personal safety. We recommend
you to consult a specialist for necessary in-
formation. Catalytic converter
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For ordinary use,

there are no particular precau-
tions except that of using unleaded petrol.
The exhaust gas scavenging devices used with the
catalytic converter are extremely efficient for the re-
duction of noxious gases. The catalytic converter is
installed in the exhaust system.
It is important to keep the engine properly tuned to
ensure proper catalyst operation and prevent possi-
ble catalyst damage. WARNING
l As with
any
vehicle, do not park or oper-
ate this vehicle in areas where combusti-
ble materials such as dry grass or leaves
can come in contact with a hot exhaust
since a fire could occur.
l Paint should not be applied to the catalyt-
ic converter.
NOTE l In
case of

the petrol-powered vehicles, use
UNLEADED PETROL ONLY of the type
recommended in “Fuel selection” on page 02. Maintenance
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If the fluid level falls markedly in a short length of
time, it indicates leaks from the clutch system.
If this occurs,
we recommend you to have the vehi-
cle checked.
Fluid type
Brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4 should
be used.
The reservoir cap must be fully tightened to avoid
contamination from foreign matter or moisture.
DO NOT ALLOW PETROLEUM-BASED FLUID
TO CONTACT, MIX WITH, OR OTHERWISE
CONTAMINATE THE BRAKE FLUID. SEAL
DAMAGE WILL RESULT. WARNING
l Take
care
in
handling brake fluid as it is
harmful to the eyes, may irritate your
skin and also damage painted surfaces.
Wipe up any spills immediately. Power steering fluid
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To check the fluid level
Check the fluid

level in the reservoir while the en-
gine is idling.
Check to make certain that the power steering fluid
level is always between the “MAX” and “MIN” lev-
el markings on the fluid reservoir and top up the flu-
id, if necessary. Fluid type
Use “Genuine
MITSUBISHI

Power Steering Flu-
id” or “ATF DEXRON III/DEXRON II”. Battery
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The condition of

the battery is very important for
quick starting of the engine and proper functioning
of the vehicle’s electrical system. Regular inspec-
tion and care are especially important in cold weath-
er.
NOTE
l On vehicles equipped with 2 batteries, when
the batteries are replaced, the 2 batteries
should be replaced at the same time.
If only a battery is replaced, it will cause short-
ening of the batteries life.
Checking battery electrolyte level The electrolyte level must be between the specified
limit on the

outside of the battery. Replenish with
distilled water as necessary.
The inside of the battery is divided into several com-
partments; remove the cap from each compartment
and fill to the upper mark. Do not top up beyond
the upper mark because spillage during driving
could cause damage. Maintenance
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Check the electrolyte level at least once every
4 weeks, depending on the operating conditions.
If the battery
is not used, it will discharge by itself
with time.
Check it once every 4 weeks and charge with low
current as necessary.
During cold weather
The capacity of the battery is reduced at low tem-
peratures. This is an inevitable result of its chemi-
cal and physical properties.
This is why a very cold battery, particularly one
that is not fully charged, will only deliver a fraction
of the starter current which is normally available.
We recommend you to have the battery checked be-
fore the start of cold weather and, if necessary,
have it charged or replaced.
This does not only ensure reliable starting, but a bat-
tery which is kept fully charged also has a longer life.
Disconnection and connection
To disconnect the battery cable, stop the engine,
first disconnect the negative (–) terminal and then
the positive (+) terminal.
When connecting the battery, first connect the posi-
tive (+) terminal and then the negative (-) terminal. WARNING
l Keep sparks,
cigarettes,
and flames away
from the battery because the battery
could explode. WARNING
l The battery electrolyte
is extremely caus-
tic. Do not allow it to come in contact
with your eyes, skin, clothing, or the pain-
ted surfaces of the vehicle. Spilt electro-
lyte should be flushed immediately with
ample amounts of water.
Irritation to eyes or skin from contact
with electrolyte requires immediate medi-
cal attention.
l Ventilate when charging or using the bat-
tery in an enclosed space. CAUTION
l
Keep it out of reach of children.
l Never
disconnect the

battery with the ig-
nition switch in the “ON” position; doing
so could damage the vehicle’s electrical
components.
l Never short-circuit the battery; doing so
could cause it to overheat and be damaged.
l If the battery is to be quick-charged, first
disconnect the battery cables.
l In order to prevent a short circuit, be
sure to disconnect the negative (-) termi-
nal first.
l Always wear protective eye goggles when
working near the battery. CAUTION
l
Do not bring
nearby parts, plastic parts
and so on into contact with sulphuric acid
(battery electrolyte) which may crack,
stain or discolour them.
If they are in contact, wipe off with soft
cloth, chamois or the like and an aqueous
solution of neutral detergent then imme-
diately rinse the affected parts with plen-
ty of water.
NOTE l Keep
the terminals

clean. After the battery is
connected, apply terminal protection grease.
To clean the terminals, use lukewarm water.
l Check to see if the battery is securely instal-
led and cannot be moved during travel. Also
check each terminal for tightness.
l When the vehicle is to be left unused for a
long period of time, remove the battery and
store it in a place where the battery fluid will
not freeze. The battery should be stored only
in a fully charged condition. Maintenance
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Electrical system
E01100802320Item 3000 models 3200 models 3800 models
Voltage
12 VBattery Type (JIS)
75D23L, 80D26L*
80D26L 75D23L, 80D26L* Capacity (5HR)
52 Ah, 55 Ah*
55 Ah 52 Ah, 55 Ah* Alternator capacity
120 A130 A120 ASpark plug type NGK
DIFR6C11—IFR6B-K
* : Optional equipment Specifications
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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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