MITSUBISHI SHOGUN 2003 Owner's Manual (in English)

CAUTION
(1) Never attempt to start the engine
by pushing or pulling the
vehicle. Especially in vehicles
with the automatic transmis-
sion, it is not possible to start
the engine by using this tech-
nique since the structure is dif-
ferent from a manual
transmission. Never attempt this
or it could damage the auto-
matic transmission.
(2) Do not run the engine at high
rpm or drive the vehicle at high
speed until the engine has had a
chance to warm up.
(3) Release the ignition key as soon
as the engine starts to avoid
damaging the starter motor.
(4) If your vehicle is equipped with
a turbocharger, do not stop the
engine immediately after oper-
ating the vehicle at high speeds.
Allow the engine to idle for
approximately 60 seconds or
more to give the turbocharger a
chance to cool down.NOTE
After replacing the battery, the electronic
control system data for the engine will be
erased. As a result, the engine speed may
become unstable.
If the engine speed becomes unstable, ini-
tial engine adjustments will need to be per-
formed.
Refer to the section“What to do if the
engine speed becomes unstable after the
battery is replaced”on page 8-28.
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M/T A/TStarting the engine (petrol-powered
vehicles)
This vehicle is equipped with an electroni-
cally controlled fuel injection system which
is automatically controlled. When starting
the engine, do not depress the accelera-
tor pedal.
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Normal conditions
The starting procedure is as follows:
1. Insert the ignition key and fasten the
seat belt.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. Place the gearshift lever (manual
transmission) in the“N”(Neutral) or the
selector lever (automatic transmission)
in the“P”(PARK) position.
5. Fully depress the clutch pedal (manual
transmission).
6. After turning the ignition key to the“ON”
position, make certain that all warning
lamps are functioning properly before
starting the engine.
7. Turn the ignition key to the“START”
position without depressing the accel-
erator pedal, and release it when the
engine starts.NOTE
A ticking noise may be heard after start-
ing the engine. This is not an abnormal
condition. The noise will disappear after a
short time of engine running.
If the ticking noise continues after the
engine is warmed up, have your vehicle
checked at an authorized MITSUBISHI
dealer.
Flooded engine
If the engine was flooded during starting,
first operate the starter for 5 to 6 seconds
while fully depressing the accelerator pedal,
then start the engine without depressing the
accelerator pedal.
At extreme cold ambient temperature
If the engine won’t start, depress the accel-
erator pedal about halfway while crank-
ing the engine. Once the engine starts,
release the accelerator pedal.
CAUTION
When starting the engine, make sure
that you press on the brake pedal. At
extreme cold ambient temperature
move your foot to the brake pedal
immediately after the engine has
started.
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M/T A/TStarting the engine (diesel-powered
vehicles)
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1. Insert the ignition key and fasten the
seat belt.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. On vehicles with a manual transmis-
sion, place the gearshift lever in the“N”
(Neutral) position and depress the clutch
pedal all the way.
On vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission, place the selector lever in the
“P”(PARK) position.
5. Turn the ignition key to the“ON”posi-
tion.
The diesel preheat warning lamp will first
illuminate, and then after a short time go
out, indicating that preheating is com-
pleted.
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NOTE
(1) If the engine is cold, the diesel pre-
heat warning lamp is on for a longer
time.
(2) When the engine has not been started
within about 5 seconds after the die-
sel preheat warning lamp went out,
return the ignition key to the“LOCK”
position. Then, turn the key to the“ON”
position to preheat the engine again.
(3) When the engine is warm, the diesel
preheat warning lamp does not come
on even if the ignition key is placed in
the“ON”position.
Start the engine by turning the igni-
tion key right to the“START”position.
6. Operate the accelerator pedal as
described below in accordance with the
atmospheric temperature and/or engine
condition and then start the engine.
(1) When the atmospheric temperature is
moderate or the engine is warm, start
the engine without depressing the
accelerator pedal.
(2) When the atmospheric temperature is
low and the engine is cold, start the
engine following procedures:
2500 models: Without depressing the
accelerator pedal, start the
engine.
3200 models: While depressing the accel-
erator pedal about halfway,
start the engine.
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Manual transmission
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The shift pattern is shown on the gear-
shift lever knob. Be sure to always fully
depress the clutch pedal before attempt-
ing to shift the lever.
CAUTION
(1) Do not move the gearshift lever
into reverse while the vehicle is
moving forward; doing so will
damage the transmission.
(2) Do not rest your foot on the
clutch pedal while driving as this
will cause premature clutch wear
or damage.
CAUTION
(3) If the clutch is engaged sud-
denly while the engine revolu-
tion is high, an extremely large
load will be applied instanta-
neously to the power train, pos-
sibly leading to the breakage of
that component. Please ensure,
therefore, that the clutch pedal is
always applied in a slow yet firm
manner.
The 3200models have a special
feature to protect the power train
from damage; the engine is con-
trolled in such a way that exces-
sive increase in engine
revolution is prevented in situa-
tions where the accelerator
pedal is depressed while the
gearshift lever is in the 1st posi-
tion and the clutch pedal has
been depressed.
NOTE
(1) If it is hard to shift into 1st, depress the
clutch pedal again; the shift will then be
easier to make.
(2) To shift into reverse from 5th gear,
move the gearshift lever to the“N”
(Neutral) position, and then shift it into
reverse.
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Changing gears
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Always take care to change the gear with
the vehicle speed matched to the engine
speed. Proper shifting will improve fuel
economy and prolong engine life.
Avoid shifting down at high speed, as this
may cause excessive engine speed (the
tachometer needle into the red zone) and
damage the engine.Economical driving speed
The following shift points are recommended to assist fuel economy. The driver may vary
these points to suit driving conditions and load.
km/h (mph)
Drive range2500 models 3200 models 3500 models
2H, 4H 4L
2H, 4H, 4HLc 4LLc 2H, 4H, 4HLc 4LLc
2H, 4H, 4HLc 4LLc
1st to 2nd 10 (6) 5 (3) 15 (9) 5 (3) 30 (19) 15 (9)
2nd to 3rd 25 (16) 10 (6) 30 (19) 15 (9) 55 (34) 30 (19)
3rd to 4th 40 (25) 20 (12) 45 (28) 25 (16) 90 (56) 45 (28)
4th to 5th 55 (34) 25 (16) 65 (40) 35 (22) 125 (78) 65 (40)Possible driving speed
km/h (mph)Drive range2500 models 3200 models 3500 models
2H, 4H 4L
2H, 4H, 4HLc 4LLc 2H, 4H, 4HLc 4LLc
2H, 4H, 4HLc 4LLc
1st 30 (19) 15 (9) 35 (22) 15 (9) 45 (28) 25 (16)
2nd 60 (37) 30 (19) 65 (40) 35 (22) 90 (56) 45 (28)
3rd 95 (59) 50 (31) 105 (65) 55 (34) 145 (90) 75 (47)
4th 135 (84) 70 (43) 145 (90) 75 (47) 205 (127) 105 (65)5th gear is an overdrive ratio and its use reduces engine speed below that of the 4th gear.
Use 5th gear whenever vehicle speed allows, for maximum fuel economy.
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Automatic transmission
INVECS—II Sport Mode 5A/T(Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle
Electronic Control System II)
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Designed for optimum control and
equipped with adaptive control capabili-
ties, the electronically controlled transmis-
sion optimally matches gear shifts to almost
all driving and road conditions.
CAUTION
This system is strictly intended to
provide supplementary functions.
When travelling downhill under cer-
tain conditions or immediately after
starting off when the automatic trans-
mission is cold, no automatic shift-
down may be made. The driver
should shiftdown to a lower gear to
use engine braking. Try to drive
safely at all times.NOTE
During running-in period or immediately
after reconnection of the battery cable,
there may be a case where gear shifts are
not made smoothly. This does not indi-
cate a faulty transmission.
Gear shifts will become smooth after the
transmission has been shifted several times
by the electronic control system.
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Selector lever operationThe transmission has 5 forward gears and
1 reverse gear.
The individual gears are selected automati-
cally, depending on the position of the gear
selector lever, the speed of the vehicle and
the position of the accelerator pedal.
The selector lever has 2 gates; the main
gate (1) and the manual gate (2).
NOTE
For information on manual gate opera-
tion, please refer to“Sports mode”on page
5-20.
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In the main gate, the selector lever has 4
positions, and is equipped with a lock but-
ton (A) to avoid inadvertent selection of the
wrong gear.
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Button must be pushed while the
brake pedal is depressed to move
the lever.Button must be pushed to move the
lever.Button need not be pushed to move
the lever.
WARNING
(1) If the button is always depressed
to operate the selector lever, the
lever may be shifted acciden-
tally into the“P”or“R”posi-
tion.
Be sure not to depress the but-
ton when performing the opera-
tions indicated by“
”in the
illustration.
(2) Always depress the brake pedal
when shifting the selector lever
into a gear from the“P”(PARK)
or“N”(NEUTRAL) position.
When beginning to drive, do not
shift the selector lever from the
“P”(PARK) or“N”(NEUTRAL)
position while depressing the
accelerator pedal, doing so is
dangerous because the vehicle
will“jump”forward or back-
ward.
NOTE
If the brake pedal is not depressed and
held, the shift-lock device activates to pre-
vent the selector lever from being moved
from the“P”(PARK) position to another
position.
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Indicator lamps
A- Selector lever position indicator lamps
B-“N”indicator lamp
The indicator lamps in the instrument panel
are for indicating the selector lever posi-
tion and one of them will be illuminated
when the ignition is switched“ON”.
CAUTION
If the“N”(NEUTRAL) indicator lamp
(B) in the selector lever position indi-
cator flashes while you are driving,
the automatic transmission safety
device may be operating due to a
malfunction. (If the selector lever
position is in the“P”(PARK),“R”
(REVERSE) or“N”(NEUTRAL) posi-
tion, the indicator lamp does not
flash.)
Have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer as
soon as possible.
Selector positions
(Main gate)
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P - PARK
The“P”(PARK) position supplements the
parking brake by locking the transmis-
sion while the vehicle is parked.
The engine can be started in this posi-
tion.
Apply the parking brake before leaving the
vehicle in this position.
R - REVERSE
Shift into this position only after the vehicle
has come to a complete stop.
CAUTION
Never shift into the“P”(PARK) or
“R”(REVERSE) position while the
vehicle is in motion. If the lever is
shifted into the“P”or“R”position
while the vehicle is in motion, the
transmission may be damaged.
N - NEUTRAL
At this position the transmission is disen-
gaged. It is the same as the neutral posi-
tion on a manual transmission, and should
be used when the vehicle is stationary for
an extended length of time during driv-
ing, such as in a traffic jam.
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WARNING
(1) Never move the selector lever to
the“N”(NEUTRAL) position
while driving. A serious acci-
dent could occur since you
could accidentally move the
lever into the“P”(PARK) or“R”
(REVERSE) position and engine
braking would not be provided.
(2) On a slope the engine should be
started in the“P”(PARK) posi-
tion, not in the“N”(NEUTRAL)
position to avoid the vehicle
from rolling.
(3) Always keep your right foot on
the brake pedal when the vehicle
is in“N”(NEUTRAL), or when
shifting into or out of“N”
(NEUTRAL), to mininize the risk
of loss of control.D - DRIVE
This position is for normal driving.
The transmission automatically selects a
suitable gear for your speed and accelera-
tion.
Engine braking is automatically applied
when necessary, depending on road con-
ditions.
Please refer to“Uphill/downhill driving”on
page 5-22.
NOTE
For information on manual gate opera-
tion, please refer to“Sports mode”on page
5-20.
Sports mode
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Whether the vehicle is stationary or in
motion, sports mode is selected by push-
ing the selector lever from the“D”(DRIVE)
position into the manual gate (A). To return
to“D”range operation, push the selector
lever back into the main gate (B).
In sports mode, gear shifts can be made
rapidly, simply by moving the selector lever
backwards and forward. In contrast to a
manual transmission, the sports mode
allows gear shifts with the accelerator pedal
depressed.
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+ (UP) :Push the lever forward once to shift
up one gear.
—(DOWN) :Pull the lever backwards once
to shift down one gear.
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CAUTION
(1) Upward shifts do not take place
automatically in sports mode.
The driver must execute upward
shifts in accordance with pre-
vailing road conditions, taking
care to keep the engine speed
below the red zone.
(2) By rapidly moving the selector
lever backwards (DOWN) twice,
it is possible to skip one gear,
i.e., 3rd to 1st, 4th to 2nd or 5th
to 3rd. Since sudden engine
braking and/or rapid accelera-
tion can cause a loss of trac-
tion, however, downshifts must
be made carefully in accor-
dance with the vehicle’s speed.
NOTE
(1) In sports mode, only the 5 forward
gears can be selected. To reverse or
park the vehicle, move the selector
lever to the“R”(REVERSE) or“P”
(PARK) position as required.
(2) To maintain good running perfor-
mance, the transmission may refuse to
perform an upshift when the selector
lever is moved to the“+ (UP)”posi-
tion at certain vehicle speeds. Also, to
prevent over-revving of the engine, the
transmission may refuse to perform a
downshift when the lever is moved to
the“−(DOWN)”position at certain
vehicle speeds.(3) In sports mode, downward shifts are
made automatically when the vehicle
slows down. When the vehicle stops,
1st gear is automatically selected.
(4) When driving away on a slippery road,
push the selector lever forward into the
+ (UP) position. This causes the trans-
mission to shift into the 2nd gear which
is better for smooth driving away on a
slippery road. Push the selector lever
to the—(DOWN) side to shift back to
the 1st gear.
(5) Move the selector lever gently between
the manual and main gates and
between positions in the manual gate.
Undue force could damage the selec-
tor lever.
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Sports mode indicator lamps
In sports mode, the currently selected gear
is indicated by the lamps on the instru-
ment panel.
NOTE
When sports mode is selected, the“D”indi-
cator lamp goes off.
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Operation of the automatic trans-
mission INVECS II Sport Mode 5A/T
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CAUTION
(1) Before selecting a gear with the
engine running and the vehicle
stationary, fully depress the
brake pedal to prevent the
vehicle from creeping.
The vehicle will begin to move
as soon as the gear is engaged,
especially when the engine
speed is high, at fast idle or with
the air conditioning operating,
the brakes should only be
released when you are ready to
drive away.
(2) Depress the brake pedal with the
right foot at all times.
Using the left foot could cause
driver movement delay in case
of an emergency.
(3) To prevent sudden accelera-
tion, never race the engine when
shifting from the“P”(PARK) or
“N”(NEUTRAL).
CAUTION
(4) Operating the accelerator pedal
while the other foot is resting on
the brake pedal will affect brak-
ing efficiency and may cause
premature wear of brake pads.
Do not race the engine with
brake pedal pressed.
This can damage the transmis-
sion.Passing acceleration
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To gain extra acceleration in“D”(DRIVE)
position (when passing another vehicle)
push the accelerator to the floor. The auto-
matic transmission will automatically down-
shift.
NOTE
In sports mode, downshifts do not take
place when the accelerator is depressed all
the way to the floor.
Uphill/downhill driving
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DRIVING UPHILL
The transmission may not upshift to a
higher gear if the computer determines the
current speed cannot be maintained once
a higher gear is engaged.
For smoother vehicle performance, if you
release the throttle while climbing a steep
grade, the transmission may not upshift.
This is normal, as the computer is tempo-
rarily preventing shifting. After reaching the
top of the hill, normal gear shift function will
resume.
DRIVING DOWNHILL
When travelling down steep grades, the
computer may automatically select a lower
gear. This function assists engine brak-
ing efforts, reducing the need for using the
brakes.
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