MITSUBISHI SHOGUN 2003 Owner's Manual (in English)

Waiting
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For short waiting periods, such as at traf-
fic signal, the vehicle can be left in gear and
held stationary with the service brake.
For longer waiting periods with the engine
running, the selector lever should be placed
in the“N”(NEUTRAL) position.
CAUTION
(1) Never hold the vehicle station-
ary while in gear on a hill with
the accelerator, always apply the
parking brake and/or service
brake.
(2) Unexpected acceleration may
occur if the selector lever is in a
position other than“P”(PARK)
or“N”(NEUTRAL).
Prior to moving off after having
stopped the vehicle, make sure
that the selector lever is in“D”
(DRIVE) or“Sports mode”posi-
tion.
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 unat-
tended, always switch off the engine and
remove the ignition key.
NOTE
On a slope, be sure to apply the parking
brake before moving the selector lever to
the“P”(PARK) position. If you move the
selector lever to the“P”(PARK) position
without first applying the parking brake, a
stronger than normal resistance force may
be encountered. In this situation, move the
selector lever strongly when you next wish
to drive.
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Part time 4WD*
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Shifting to rear-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive
can be made by operating the transfer shift
lever (A). Shift the transfer shift lever to an
appropriate position according to the road
surface conditions. In addition, the
2WD/4WD operation indication lamp indi-
cates the transfer shift lever shifting state.
Refer to“2WD/4WD operation indication
lamp ”on pag e5-26. Shift lever position and 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp
Transfer shift lever position
2WD/4WD operation
indication lamp Driving conditions2H
Rear-wheel drive
When driving on normal
roads and expressway.
4H
High range 4-wheel drive
When driving on rough,
sandy or snow covered
road.
4L
Low range 4-wheel drive
When driving up or down
steep slopes or on rough
roads such as muddy road
(Especially when
increased drive power is
required).
Illuminate
Remain off
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CAUTION
(1) Use 1st gear in the“4L”posi-
tion for very low-speed off-road
driving.
(2) Your vehicle engine should never
be operated with the engine oil
level below the MIN mark on the
dipstick. In rough terrain which
requires four-wheel drive trac-
tion, ensure that the engine oil
level is above the MIN mark on
the dipstick.
Transfer shift lever operation
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To shift transfer
case fromTo Procedure
2H 4HThe transfer shift lever can be operated while the vehicle is either moving or sta-
tionary.
In case lever operation is necessary while the vehicle is moving, place the vehicle
in the straight ahead position and depress the clutch pedal to the floor before oper-
ating the lever. 4H 2H
4H 4L
Stop the vehicle, depress the clutch pedal to the floor and operate the transfer shift
lever.
4L 4HNOTE
(1) Shifting of the lever between“2H”↔“4H”should only be made at speeds below 100
km/h (62 mph).
(2) During driving, never attempt to shift from“4H”to“4L”or vice versa.
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CAUTION
(1) Do not operate the transfer shift
lever while the rear wheels of the
vehicle are slipping on a snow
covered road.
(2) Do not drive your vehicle in the
“4H”or“4L”position on paved
roads and highway; this would
result in early wear of the tyres,
increased fuel consumption and
possible noise generation.
It may also increase the differ-
ential oil temperature, resulting
in possible damage to the driv-
ing system parts. It is neces-
sary to operate the lever“2H”
position while driving under
these condition.NOTE
(1) When shifting from“2H”to“4H”soon
after driving the vehicle in a cold
weather area, the transmission gear
may make a noise. So try to shift the
gear while the vehicle is stopped.
(2) The 4WD operation indication lamp will
go out momentarily during shifting pro-
cess from“4H”to“4L”or vice versa, as
the shift lever passes through the neu-
tral position.
Be sure to operate the shift lever until
the 2WD/4WD operation indication
lamp illuminates again.
(3) There may be a case that the trans-
fer shift lever feels heavy when it is
moved from“4H”to“2H”with the steer-
ing wheel in turned position. This is nor-
mal and not any indication of trouble.
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2WD/4WD operation indication lamp
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When the ignition switch is in the“ON”
position, the 2WD/4WD operation indica-
tion lamp in the meter indicates the shift-
ing condition. The 2WD/4WD operation
indication lamp comes on at each trans-
fer shift lever position as follows:
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Transfer shift
lever position2WD/4WD operation indication
lamp
2H4H
4L
IlluminateRemain offNOTE
In case the 2WD/4WD operation indica-
tion lamp does not change quickly even if
the shift lever is shifted from“4H”to
“2H”,depress the accelerator slowly a few
times with the vehicle running straight
ahead.
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M/TSuper select 4WD II (SS4 II)*
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Shifting to rear-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive
can be made by operating the transfer shift
lever (A). Shift the transfer shift lever to an
appropriate position according to the road
surface conditions. In addition, the
2WD/4WD operation indication lamp indi-
cates the transfer shift lever shifting state.
Refer to the“2WD/4WD operation indica-
tion lamp”on page 5-31.
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A/T
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Shift lever position and 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp
Transfer shift lever position2WD/4WD operation
indication lampDriving conditions2H
Rear-wheel drive
When driving on dry paved
road.
4H
Full-time 4-wheel drive
The basic position for
super select 4WD II.
When driving on dry paved
road, and slippery road.
4HLc
Centre differential lock
engaged 4-wheel drive
When driving on rough,
sandy or snow covered
road.
4LLc
Low-range centre
differential lock
engaged 4-wheel drive
When driving up or
descending steep slopes
or on rough road such as
muddy road. (Especially
when increased drive
power is required.)
Illuminate
Remain off
NOTE
For petrol-powered vehicles with automatic transmission, when the transfer shift lever is
in“4LLc”, the transmission will not shift into the overdrive gear.
CAUTION
“4LLc”range gives maximum torque
at low-speed driving on steep slopes,
sandy, muddy, and other difficult sur-
faces. For vehicles with automatic
transmission, do not exceed speeds
of approximately 70 km/h (43 mph) in
“4LLc”range. On 3500 models with
automatic transmission, at speeds
over approximately 70 km/h (43 mph),
a speed limiting device will be acti-
vated to protect the transmission.
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Transfer shift lever operation
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The transfer shift lever can be operated
while pushing it down.
To shift transfer
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Vehicles with manual transmission Vehicles with automatic transmission
2H 4HThe transfer shift lever can be operated
while the vehicle is either moving or sta-
tionary.
When the vehicle is not in motion, shift the
gear shift lever to the“N”(Neutral) posi-
tion before operating the transfer shift
lever.
When the vehicle is moving, place the
vehicle in the straight ahead position and
release the accelerator pedal before oper-
ating the transfer shift lever.The transfer shift lever can be operated
while the vehicle is either moving or sta-
tionary.
When the vehicle is not in motion, shift
the selector lever to the“N”(NEUTRAL)
position before operation of the shift lever.
When the vehicle is moving, shift the
selector lever to the“D”(DRIVE) posi-
tion and place the vehicle in the straight
ahead position and release the accelera-
tor pedal before operating the shift lever. 4H2H
or
4HLc
4HLc 4H
4HLc 4LLcStop the vehicle, depress the clutch pedal
to the floor and operate the transfer shift
lever.
Keep depressing the clutch pedal while
2WD/4WD indication lamp continues to
blink.Stop the vehicle, shift the selector lever
to the“N”(NEUTRAL) position and oper-
ate the transfer shift lever.
4LLc 4HLcNOTE
(1) Shifting of the lever between“2H”↔“4H”↔“4HLc”should only be made at speeds
below 100 km/h (62 mph).
(2) When shifting from“2H”to“4H”soon after driving the vehicle in cold weather, the trans-
mission gear may make a noise. So try to shift the gear while the vehicle is stopped.
(3) When the lever is shifted from“2H”to“4H”or from“4H”to“4HLc”while the vehicle
is stopped, the 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp blinks while the selection is in
process.
In this condition, drive slowly and normally after confirming that the lamp is illumi-
nated. (Refer to the“2WD/4WD operation indication lamp”on page 5-31.)
(4) Do not move the selector lever while the 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp is flash-
ing.
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CAUTION
(1) Do not operate the transfer shift
lever while the rear wheels of the
vehicle are slipping on a snow
covered road.
(2) Do not drive your vehicle in the
“4HLc”or“4LLc”position on
dry paved roads and highway;
this would result in early wear of
the tyres, increased fuel con-
sumption and possible noise
generation.
It may also increase the differ-
ential oil temperature, resulting
in possible damage to the driv-
ing system. Further, the drive
train will be subjected to exces-
sive loading, possibly leading to
oil leakage, component sei-
zure, or other serious faults. It is
necessary to operate the lever
“2H”or“4H”position while driv-
ing under these condition.
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A: Front wheel lamp
B: Centre differential lock lamp
C: Rear wheel lamp
D: Low-range centre differential lock lamp2WD/4WD operation indication lamp
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When the ignition switch is in the“ON”
position, the 2WD/4WD operation indica-
tion lamp in the meter indicates the shift-
ing condition. The 2WD/4WD operation
indication lamp comes on at each trans-
fer shift lever position as follows:“2H”↔“4H”
Transfer shift lever posi-
tion2WD/4WD operation indi-
cation lamp
2H
Drive mode switching in
progress
4H
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“2H”↔“4HLc”Transfer shift lever posi-
tion2WD/4WD operation indi-
cation lamp
2H
Drive mode switching in
progress
4HLc
“4H”↔“4HLc”Transfer shift lever posi-
tion2WD/4WD operation indi-
cation lamp
4H
Drive mode switching in
progress
4HLc
“4HLc”↔“4LLc”Transfer shift
lever position2WD/4WD operation indication
lamp4HLcDrive mode
switching in
progress4LLc
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