service MITSUBISHI PAJERO IV 2011 Owners Manual

Fuel selection
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mended
fuel
Petrol-powered vehicles
Unleaded petrol octane
num-
ber (EN228) 90 RON or higher (3000
models)
95 RON or higher (3800
models)
Diesel-powered vehicles
Vehicles to comply with the Euro 4
and Euro 5 regulation Cetane number (EN590)51 or higher
Vehicles to comply with the Euro 3
regulation Cetane number45 or higher CAUTION
l
For petrol-powered vehicles,
the use of lea-
ded fuel can result in serious damage to
the engine and catalytic converter. Do not
use leaded fuel.
l Diesel-powered vehicles to comply with
the Euro 4 and Euro 5 regulation are de-
signed to use only diesel fuel that meets
the EN 590 standard.
Use of any other type of diesel fuel would
adversely affect the engine’s performance
and durability. CAUTION
l
For diesel-powered vehicles,
if proper
“winter” fuel is not used in winter, the die-
sel preheat indication lamp may blink
and the engine speed may not rise above
the idling speed because of fuel freezing.
In this case, keep the engine idling for
about ten minutes, then turn off the igni-
tion switch and immediately turn it on
again to confirm that the diesel preheat in-
dication lamp is off. (Refer to “Diesel pre-
heat indication lamp” on page 3-08)
NOTE l It is advisable to sufficiently warm up the en-
gine
after starting

it when the outside temper-
ature is below zero °C.
l Due to the separation of paraffin, the fluidity
of the fuel decreases considerably as the tem-
perature falls. Because of this fact there are
two kinds of fuel: “summer” and “winter”.
This must be considered in winter use.
Select either of the two kinds of fuel in ac-
cordance with ambient temperature.
Above -5 °C: “Summer” diesel
Below -5 °C: “Winter” diesel
When travelling abroad, find out in advance
about the fuels served in local service stations.
l Petrol-powered vehicles have the knock con-
trol system so that you can use unleaded pet-
rol 91 RON as an emergent measure in case
unleaded petrol 95 RON or higher is not avail-
able on journey, etc. In such a case, you
don’t need to adjust the engine specially.
In case of using unleaded petrol 91 RON, the
engine performance level is reduced. l
In petrol-powered
vehicles,
repeatedly driv-
ing short distances at low speeds can cause
deposits to form in the fuel system and en-
gine, resulting in poor starting and poor accel-
eration.
If these problems occur, you are advised to
add a detergent additive to the gasoline when
you refuel the vehicle. The additive will re-
move the deposits, thereby returning the en-
gine to a normal condition. Be sure to use a
genuine MITSUBISHI FUEL SYSTEM
CLEANER. Using an unsuitable additive
could make the engine malfunction.
For details, please contact a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
l Poor quality petrol can cause problems such
as difficult starting, stalling, engine noise
and hesitation. If you experience these prob-
lems, try another brand and/or grade of petrol.
If the check engine warning lamp flashes,
have the system checked as soon as possible
at a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.
l In diesel-powered vehicles, poor-quality die-
sel fuel can cause deposits form in the injec-
tor, resulting in black smoke and rough idling.
If these problems occur, you are advised to
add a cleaning additive to the diesel fuel
when you refuel the vehicle. The additive
will break up and remove the deposits, there-
by returning the engine to a normal condition.
Be sure to use a genuine MITSUBISHI DIE-
SEL FUEL SYSTEM CLEANER. Using an
unsuitable additive could make the engine
malfunction. For details, please contact a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
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3. Open the fuel tank filler tube by slowly turn-
ing the cap anticlockwise. A- Remove
B- Close CAUTION
l
Since the
fuel system may be under pres-
sure, remove the fuel tank filler tube cap
slowly. This relieves any pressure or vac-
uum that might have built up in the fuel
tank. If you hear a hissing sound, wait un-
til it stops before removing the cap. Oth-
erwise, fuel may spray out, injuring you
or others.
4. Insert the gun in the tank port as far as it goes. CAUTION
l
Do not tilt the gun.
5. When the gun stops automatically, do not fill with fuel any more. 6.
To close,
turn the fuel tank filler tube cap
slowly clockwise

until you hear clicking
sounds, then gently push the fuel tank filler
door closed. Installation of accessories
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We recommend you
to consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
l The installation of accessories, optional
parts, should only be carried out within the
limits prescribed by law in your country, and
in accordance with the guidelines fitting in-
structions and warnings contained within the
documents accompanying the parts or acces-
sories.
l Improper installation of electrical compo-
nents may cause an electrical fire if incorrect-
ly fitted. Please refer to the Modification/al-
teration to the electrical or fuel systems sec-
tion within this owner’s manual.
l Using a cellular phone or radio set inside the
vehicle without an external antenna may
cause electrical system interference, which
could lead to unsafe vehicle operation.
l Tyres and wheels which do not meet specifi-
cations must not be used.
Refer to the “Specifications” section for in-
formation regarding wheel and tyre sizes.
l When fitting accessories, ensure that maxi-
mum gross vehicle weight and maximum
axle weight are not exceeded.
Important points!
Due to large number of accessory and replacement
parts of different manufactures available in the mar-
ket, it is not possible, not only for MITSUBISHI
MOTORS, but also for a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point, to check whether the at-
tachment or installation of such parts affects the
overall safety of your MITSUBISHI-vehicle.
General information
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Even when such parts are officially authorized, for
example by a
“general operators permit” (an ap-
praisal for the part) or through the execution of the
part in an officially approved manner of construc-
tion, or when a single operation permit following
the attachment or installation of such parts, it can-
not be deduced from that alone, that the driving safe-
ty of your vehicle has not been affected.

Consider also that there basically exists no liability
on the part of the appraiser or the official. Only in
the case of parts (MITSUBISHI MOTORS original
replacement or exchange parts as well as
MITSUBISHI MOTORS genuine accessories) that
are recommended and released by a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point and that are at-
tached or installed by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point, you can assume, that op-
timal safety has been provided. The same also per-
tains to modifications of MITSUBISHI vehicles
with respect to the production specifications. For
your own safety, in such cases, you should only un-
dertake modifications according to the recommen-
dations of a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point. Modification/alterations to the
electrical or fuel systems E00200400254
MITSUBISHI MOTORS has always
manufactured
safe, high quality vehicles. In order to maintain this
safety and quality, it is important that any accesso-
ry that is to be fitted, or any modifications carried
out which involve the electrical or fuel systems,
should be carried out in accordance with
MITSUBISHI MOTORS guidelines. CAUTION
l
If the
wiring
interferes with any part of
the vehicle bodywork or improper instal-
lation methods are used, i.e. protective
fuses not installed, etc.), electronic devi-
ces may be adversely affected, possibly re-
sulting in an electrical fire or other fail-
ures that may cause an accident. Genuine parts
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MITSUBISHI MOTORS has gone

to great lengths
to bring you a superbly crafted automobile offering
the highest quality and dependability.
Use MITSUBISHI MOTORS genuine parts, de-
signed and manufactured to maintain your
MITSUBISHI MOTORS automobile at top per-
formance. MITSUBISHI MOTORS genuine parts
are identified by this mark and are available at all
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Points. General information
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Electronic immobilizer (Anti-
theft starting system) E00300201423
The electronic immobilizer
is designed to signifi-
cantly reduce the possibility of vehicle theft. The
purpose of the system is to immobilize the vehicle
if an invalid start is attempted. A valid start attempt
can only be achieved by using a key “registered” to
the immobilizer system.
NOTE
l In the following cases, the vehicle may not
be able to receive the registered ID code
from the registered key and the engine may
not start.
• When the key contacts a key ring or othermetallic or magnetic object (Type A)
• When the key grip contacts metal of an- other key (Type B) • When
the key contacts or is close to other
immobilizing keys
(including keys of oth-
er vehicles) (Type C)

In cases like these, remove the object or
additional key from the vehicle key. Then
try again to start the engine. If the engine
does not start, we recommend you to con-
tact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point. l
Electronic immobilizer
is not compatible
with remote starting systems. Use of these sys-
tems may result in vehicle starting problems
and a loss of security protection.
l If you lose your key, order a key from your
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point as soon as possible. To obtain a replace-
ment or extra spare key, take your vehicle
and all remaining keys to your MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point. All the
keys have to be re-registered in the immobil-
izer computer unit. The immobilizer can reg-
ister up to 8 different keys for use. CAUTION
l
Don’t make
any
alterations or additions
to the immobilizer system; alterations or
additions could cause failure of the immo-
bilizer. Locking and unlocking
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Keyless entry system*
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Press the remote
control switch, and all doors (in-
cluding the backdoor) will be locked or unlocked
as desired. It is also possible to operate the outside
rear-view mirrors. 1- LOCK switch
2- UNLOCK switch
3-
Indication lamp
To lock
Press

the LOCK switch (1), and all doors (includ-
ing the backdoor) will be locked. When they are
locked with the room lamp switch at the middle po-
sition (DOOR), the room lamp and the turn-signal
lamps blink once.
To unlock
Press the UNLOCK switch (2), and all doors (in-
cluding the backdoor) will be unlocked. When they
are unlocked with the room lamp switch at the mid-
dle position (DOOR), the room lamp will be turned
on for approximately 15 seconds and the turn-sig-
nal lamps will blink twice. NOTE
l The
indication lamp

(3) comes on each time
a switch is pressed.
l If the UNLOCK switch (2) is pressed and no
door (including the backdoor) is opened with-
in approximately 30 seconds: relocking will
automatically occur.
l It is possible to modify functions as follows:
For further information, please contact your
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
• The time for automatic relocking can bechanged.
• The confirmation function (blinking of the turn-signal lamps) can be set to oper-
ate only when the doors and backdoor are
locked or only when the doors and back-
door are unlocked.
• The confirmation function (this indicates locking or unlocking of the doors and
backdoor with the blink of the turn-signal
lamps) can be deactivated.
• The number of times the turn-signal lamps are flashed by the confirmation
function can be changed.
Operation of the outside rear-view mir-
rors
To fold
Within 30 seconds of locking the doors and back-
door using the LOCK switch (1), press the LOCK
switch twice rapidly to fold the outside rear-view
mirrors. To extend
Within 30 seconds

of unlocking the doors and back-
door using the UNLOCK switch (2), press the UN-
LOCK switch twice rapidly to return the outside
rear-view mirrors to their extended positions.
NOTE
l The keyless entry system does not operate in
the following conditions:
• The key is left in the key cylinder.
• The door (including the backdoor) is open.
l The remote control switch will operate with-
in approximately 4 m from the vehicle. How-
ever, the operating range of the remote con-
trol switch may change if the vehicle is loca-
ted near a power station, or radio/TV broad-
casting station.
l If either of the following problems occurs,
the battery may be exhausted.
• The remote control switch is operated atthe correct distance from the vehicle, but
the doors (including the backdoor) are
not locked/unlocked in response.
• The indication lamp (3) is dim or does not come on.
For further information, please contact
your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point. If you replace the bat-
tery yourself, refer to “Procedure for re-
placing the remote control switch bat-
tery” on page 1-05.
l If your remote control switch is lost or dam-
aged, please contact your MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point for a re-
placement remote control switch. Locking and unlocking
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l
If you
wish to add a remote control switch,
we recommend you to contact a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
A maximum of 4 remote control switches are
available for your vehicle.
Procedure for replacing the remote
control switch battery E00309500132
1. Before replacing the battery, remove static
electricity from

your body by touching a met-
al part such as doorknob of the room.
2. Remove the screw (A) from the remote con- trol switch. 3. With the MITSUBISHI mark facing you, in-
sert the

clothcovered tip of a straight blade
(or minus) screwdriver into the notch in the remote control switch case and use it to open
the case.
NOTE
l Be
sure to

perform the procedure with the
MITSUBISHI mark facing you. If the
MITSUBISHI mark is not facing you when
you open the remote control switch case, the
switches may come out. 4. Remove
the remote control transmitter from
the remote

control switch case. Then, open
the remote control transmitter using the meth-
od described in step 3. 5. Remove the old battery.
6. Install a
new

battery with the + side (B) down.
Coin type battery
CR1616
- side
+ side 7. Close the remote control transmitter firmly.
8. Place the remote control transmitter in the re-
mote control

switch case, then securely close
the remote control switch case.
9. Attach the screw (A) removed in step 2. Locking and unlocking
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Backdoor stopper
Open the
backdoor
fully and then move the locking
tube (A) to the LOCK position (B); this will ensure
that the backdoor remains in the fully opened posi-
tion. To subsequently release the stopper, move the
locking tube back to the UNLOCK position (C). CAUTION
l
When closing the
backdoor, be careful
not to trap your hands.
l Before closing the backdoor, make sure
that the locking tube (A) is in the UN-
LOCK position (C). Closing the back-
door with the locking tube (A) in the
LOCK position (B) may damage the back-
door stopper, rendering the backdoor un-
able to be closed. Security alarm system*
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The security alarm

system is designed to prevent un-
lawful entry into the vehicle. It will alert people
nearby if a door, the backdoor, or the bonnet is
opened when the vehicle has not been unlocked us-
ing the keyless entry system.
Also, the alarm will be activated if any of the fol-
lowing occur.
l Attempt an unlawful moving of the vehicle.
(the vehicle inclination detection function)
l Detect a motion in the vehicle. (the interior
intrusion detection function)
l Disconnect the battery terminal.
The security alarm system is set to “active” when
the vehicle leaves the factory.
When making changes to the settings, please fol-
low the procedure listed in the section titled “Chang-
ing the system settings” on page 1-11. CAUTION
l
Do not
modify
or add parts to the securi-
ty alarm system.
Doing so could cause the security alarm
to malfunction.
NOTE l The
alarm system

will not be activated if the
doors (including the backdoor) have been
locked using a key or the central door lock
switch (instead of the keyless entry system). l
If the
turn-signal
lamps do not blink after the
locking and unlocking operation using the
keyless entry system, the security alarm sys-
tem may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected at a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
l In the following situations, the security
alarm system could be more likely to be acci-
dentally activated.
• Using a car wash
• Taking the vehicle on a ferry
• Parking in an automated car park
• Leaving someone or a pet in the vehicle
• Leaving a window, door, or the sunroofopen
• Leaving an unstable object such as a stuf- fed toy or accessory in the vehicle
• Suffering a continuous impact or vibra- tion by hail, thunder, etc.
l The sensitivity of the vehicle inclination de-
tection function and the interior intrusion de-
tection function can be adjusted. For details,
please contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point. Locking and unlocking
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(Since the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”
position, washer fluid will not be sprayed.)
4. After approximately 10 seconds, the buzzer
will make
a sound. Keep the windscreen wip-
er and washer switch pulled towards you.
(If the windscreen wiper and washer switch
was released, the setting change mode would
be cancelled. To start over, perform the pro-
cedure again from step 3.)
5. When the buzzer stops, with the windscreen wiper and washer switch still pulled towards
you, press the UNLOCK switch (A) on the
keyless entry switch to select the security
alarm settings mode. The settings mode can be toggled by press-
ing the
UNLOCK

switch. The mode can be
confirmed from the number of times the buz-
zer sounds. Number of times
the buzzer sounds Security alarm settings mode
1 Alarm inactive
3 Alarm active 6. Any of the following operations can be used
to terminate

the system settings change mode.
• Releasing the windscreen wiper and washer switch.
• Closing the driver’s door.
• Inserting the key into the ignition switch.
• Placing the lamp switch in any posi- tion other than “OFF”.
• Allowing 30 seconds to pass without making any changes to the settings. NOTE
l If
anything with

regard to making changes to
the security alarm system settings is hard to
understand, please consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
l Avoid leaving valuable items inside the vehi-
cle even when the security alarm system has
been set to the “active” mode.
Setting the system E00301700503
Once the security alarm system has been set to the
“active” mode, follow

the procedure below to set
the system to the system armed mode. 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Exit the vehicle and close all of the doors (in-cluding the backdoor) and the bonnet.
3. Press the LOCK switch (A) on the keyless en- try switch in order to lock all the doors (in-
cluding the backdoor). By locking the vehicle using the keyless en-
try system,
the

system preparation mode is ac-
tivated. The buzzer sounds intermittently for Locking and unlocking
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NOTE
l If
the bonnet
is opened during the system prep-
aration mode, the system preparation mode
is suspended. The system returns to the sys-
tem preparation mode when the bonnet is
closed.
l If the battery terminals are disconnected
while the system is in the system preparation
mode, the memory will be erased.
l It is possible to register up to 4 remote con-
trol switches. As long as they are registered,
any of the 4 remote control switches, other
than the one used to activate the system, can
be used to cancel the system.
If you want to register additional remote con-
trol switches, please contact a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
l The activation distance for the keyless entry
system is approximately 4 m.
If it is not possible to lock or unlock the vehi-
cle by pressing the switch at the correct dis-
tance or the security alarm system cannot be
set or cancelled using the switch, the battery
may need to be replaced.
For further information, please consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
If you replace the battery yourself, refer to
“Procedure for replacing the remote control
switch battery” on page 1-05. l
If
the
UNLOCK switch is pressed and no
door is (including the backdoor) opened with-
in 30 seconds, the doors will automatically re-
lock. In this case as well, the system prepara-
tion mode will go into effect.
The time between pressing the UNLOCK
switch and automatic locking can be adjus-
ted. Consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.
Alarm activation E00301900840
When the system is in the system armed mode, the
alarm will be

activated as follows if the vehicle is
unlocked and any of the doors (including the back-
door) or bonnet is opened using a method other
than pressing the UNLOCK switch on the keyless
entry switch. 1. The alarm will be activated for approximate-ly 30 seconds. The turn-signal lamps will
flash, and the siren will sound intermittently. 2. The alarm will resume if unlawful actions
are taken

again, even if the alarm has stopped. NOTE
l The
interior lamp

will not come on while the
alarm is sounding.
Cancelling the alarm E00302000356
It is possible to halt the activation of an alarm us-
ing the following methods:
l Pressing the
LOCK

or UNLOCK switch on
the keyless entry switch.
(After pressing the LOCK switch, the vehi-
cle will lock if all the doors (including the
backdoor) are closed, after which the system
preparation mode will once again go into ef-
fect.)
l Turning the ignition switch to the “ON” or
“ACC” position.
NOTE l When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the buzzer sounds 4 times.
This operation indicates that the alarm was ac-
tivated while the vehicle was parked.
Please check the inside of the vehicle to con-
firm that nothing was stolen.
l Even if the battery is disconnected, the alarm
activation memory will not be erased. Locking and unlocking
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To unlock, press it once again.
1- Lock
2- Unlock
NOTE l The
driver’s
switch can always open or close
any door windows. WARNING
l A
child
may
tamper with the switch at
the risk of its hands or head being trap-
ped in the window. When driving with a
child in the vehicle, please press the win-
dow lock switch to disable the passen-
ger’s switches. NOTE
l It
is possible

to prevent the driver’s door
switches from being used to open and close
the front passenger’s door window and rear
door windows (5-door models) while the
lock switch is pressed in the “LOCK” position.
For details, we recommend you to consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
Timer function E00302400712
The door windows can be opened or closed for 30
seconds after the

ignition switch is turned from the
“ON” position to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
If the driver’s door is opened during this period,
the door window can be opened or closed for anoth-
er 30 seconds.
However, once the driver’s door is closed, the win-
dows cannot be operated.
Safety mechanism E00302500218
If a hand or head is trapped in the closing window,
it will lower automatically.
Nonetheless, make sure

that nobody puts their head
or hand out of the window when closing a window.
The lowered window will become operational after
a few seconds. WARNING
l If the
safety
mechanism is activated three
or more times successively, the safety
mechanism will be temporarily cancelled.
If a hand or head got trapped, a serious
injury could result. CAUTION
l
The safety mechanism
is cancelled just be-
fore the window is fully closed. This al-
lows the window to close completely.
Therefore be especially careful that no fin-
gers are trapped in the window.
NOTE l The
safety mechanism

can be activated if the
driving conditions or other circumstances
cause the door windows to be subjected to a
physical shock similar to that caused by a trap-
ped hand or head.
l If the safety mechanism is activated three or
more times in a row, the safety mechanism
will be cancelled and the door window will
not close correctly.
In such a case, the following procedure
should be implemented to rectify this situa-
tion. If the window is open, repeatedly raise
the appropriate window switch until that win-
dow has been fully closed. Following this, re-
lease the switch, raise the switch once again
and hold it in this condition for at least 1 sec-
ond, then release it. You should now be able
to operate all windows in the normal fashion. Locking and unlocking
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