ignition MITSUBISHI SHOGUN 2003 (in English) User Guide

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NOTE
The label shown here is attached on
vehicles with front passenger air bag.
If this label is attached, never install the
rear-facing child restraint on the front pas-
senger’s seat.
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How the supplemental restraint sys-
tem works
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The SRS includes the following
components:
1- Air bag module (Driver)
2- Air bag module (Passenger)*
3- Air bag control unit
4- Seat belt pre-tensioner
5- Front impact sensor
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6- Side air bag module*
7- Side impact sensor*
The air bags will operate only when the
ignition switch is in the“ON”or“START”
position.
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The pre-tensioner activates whenever a
strong impact is applied at the front of the
vehicle, even if the seat belt is not worn.
The pre-tensioner seat belts may not acti-
vate in certain frontal collisions, even
though the vehicle may be severely dam-
aged. Such non-activation does not mean
that something is wrong with the SRS sys-
tem, but rather that the collision forces were
not severe enough to activate it.
WARNING
(1) Following the pre-tensioner seat
belt activation, several
pre-tensioner seat belt system
components will be hot. Do not
touch them after activation.
(2) The pre-tensioner seat belt sys-
tem is designed to work only
once. After the pre-tensioner
seat belts have been activated,
they will not work again. They
must promptly be replaced, and
the entire pre-tensioner seat belt
system inspected by an autho-
rized MITSUBISHI dealer.
(3) If the vehicle is involved in a
frontal collision but the
pre-tensioner seat belts are not
activated, be sure to have the
pre-tensioner seat belt system
checked and, if necessary,
replaced by an authorized MIT-
SUBISHI dealer.
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SRS warning lamp
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There is a supplemental restraint system
(“SRS”) warning lamp on the instrument
panel. The system checks itself and the
lamp tells you if there is a problem. When
the ignition key is turned to the“ON”or
“START”position, the warning lamp should
illuminate for several seconds and then
should go out. This means the system is
ready.
The SRS warning lamp is shared by the
driver’s front air bag, the front passen-
ger’s air bag, side air bags (if so equipped)
and the seat belt pre-tensioners.
WARNING
If any of the following conditions
occur, the SRS is not working prop-
erly, and you should immediately
have it inspected by an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.
•The SRS warning lamp does not illu-
minate when you start the vehicle.
•The SRS warning lamp does not go
out after several seconds.
•The SRS warning lamp illuminates
while driving.
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Tachometer
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The tachometer indicates the engine speed
(r/min). The tachometer can help you obtain
more economical driving and also warns
you of excessive engine speeds.
CAUTION
During travel, watch the tachometer
making sure that the engine speed
indication does not rise to the red
zone (excessive engine rpm).
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Odometer/Tripmeter
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When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON”position, odometer and tripmeter indi-
cations are given.
Every time the reset button (3) is pressed
lightly (less than 1 second), tripmeter indi-
cations (TRIP
and
) are changed.
1- Odometer
2- Tripmeter
3- Reset button
OdometerThe odometer indicates the total distance
the vehicle has travelled.
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TripmeterThe tripmeter indicates the distance trav-
elled during a particular trip or period.
There are two tripmeter displays: TRIP
and
.
TRIP
can be used to measure the dis-
tance travelled since the current trip began.
At the same time, TRIP
can be used to
measure the distance from an intermedi-
ate location. To return the display to zero,
press the reset button for more than 1 sec-
ond. Only the currently displayed value will
be reset.
If TRIP
is displayed, for example, only
TRIPwill be reset.
NOTE
(1) Display TRIP
and
each have a
maximum distance of 999.9km.
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(2) When disconnecting the battery termi-
nal for a long time, the memory of trip-
meter display TRIP
and
are
cleared, and the display returns to“0”.
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Fuel gauge
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The fuel gauge indicates the fuel level in
the fuel tank when the ignition switch is
“ON”.
F-Full
E-Empty
CAUTION
Do not drive with an extremely low
fuel level; running out of fuel could
cause damage to the catalytic con-
verter.NOTE
The fuel lid mark (A) indicates that the fuel
lid (fuel filler port) is located on the right
side of the body.
Refer to“Filling the fuel tank”on page 5-4.
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Brake warning lamp - red
(Brake warning buzzer/Vehicles with
anti-lock brake system)
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With the ignition switch“ON ”, the brake warning
lamp illuminates under the following conditions:
(1)When the parking brake lever has been engaged.
(2)When the brake fluid level in the reservoir falls to a low level.
(3)When the brake circuit is not operating cor- rectly.
Brake warning buzzer
(Vehicles with anti-lock brake system)
When there is a danger of brake performance
becoming compromised, a buzzer will sound to alert
the driver. If this buzzer should continue to sound,
park your vehicle in a safe place and contact your
nearest authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
NOTE
Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may turn on
the brake warning lamp, ABS warning lamp and
brake warning buzzer. It is normal if the lamp goes
out and the buzzer stops sounding after a few sec-
onds.
CAUTION
(1)In the situations listed below, brake per- formance may be compromised or the
vehicle may become unstable if brakes are
applied suddenly; consequently, avoid driv-
ing at high speeds or applying the brakes
suddenly. Furthermore, the vehicle should
be brought to a stop in a safe location and
your nearest authorized MITSUBISHI dealer
should be contacted.
•The brake warning lamp does not illumi-
nate when the parking brake is applied or
does not turn off when the parking brake
is released.
• The brake warning lamp remains illumi-
nated during driving.
• The brake warning buzzer does not turn
off. (In the case of vehicles with anti-lock
brake systems)
(2)The vehicle should be brought to a halt in the following manner when brake perfor-
mance has deteriorated.
•Depress the brake pedal harder than
usual.
• Should the brakes fail, use engine brak-
ing to reduce your speed and slowly pull
the parking brake lever to park your
vehicle.
Depress the brake pedal to operate the
stop lamp (brake lamp) to alert the
vehicles behind you.
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NOTE
(1) In certain cases immediately after the engine hasbeen started or when the brake pedal is
depressed repeatedly, a noise generated by
operation of brake devices may be heard com-
ing from the engine compartment. This type of
noise is normal and is no need for concern in
fact, it indicates that the corresponding devices
are operating normally. (This applies to vehicles
fitted with anti-lock brake system)
(2) On vehicles equipped with anti-lock brake sys-
tem, the brake system uses brake fluid pres-
surized by the pump.
Please refer to the “Brake system ”on page 5-44.Oil pressure warning lamp - red
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This lamp illuminates when the ignition switch is
turned “ON ”, and goes off after the engine has
started. If it illuminates while the engine is run-
ning, the oil pressure is too low.
If the warning lamp illuminates while the engine is
running, turn the engine off and contact your near-
est authorized MITSUBISHI dealer for inspection.
CAUTION
(1)If this lamp illuminates when the engine oil level is not low, contact your nearest autho-
rized MITSUBISHI dealer for inspection.
(2)This warning lamp does not indicate the amount of oil in the crankcase. This must
be determined by checking the oil level on
the dipstick, while the engine is switched
off.
(3)If you continue driving with low engine oil level or with this warning lamp illumi-
nated, engine seizure may occur.
NOTE
The oil pressure warning lamp should not be treated
as an indication of the engine ’s oil level. The oil level
must be checked using the dipstick.
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Turn-signal indication lamps - green
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These indication lamps blink on and off when a
turn-signal lamp is operating.NOTE
If the blinking is too fast, the cause may be a faulty
turn-signal connection or a blown lamp bulb.Hazard warning indication lamps - green
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When the hazard warning lamp switch is pressed,
all turn-signal lamps will flash on and off continu-
ously.Engine oil level warning lamp-amber
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This lamp illuminates when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position, and goes off after theengine has started. If it lights up while the engine is
running, the oil level is too low.
If the warning lamp lights while the engine is run-
ning, stop the engine and add engine oil to speci-
fied level. (Refer to “Engine oil” on page 9-2.)
Low fuel indication lamp - amber
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The indication lamp comes on when the fuel tank is
getting low. Refuel as soon as possible.
CAUTION
On petrol-powered vehicles, do not drive with
an extremely low fuel level; running out of fuel
could cause damage to the catalytic con-
verter.
NOTE
On inclines or curves, due to the movement of fuel
in the tank, the low fuel indication lamp may come
on earlier than usual.
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Check engine indication lamp - amber
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This lamp is a part of an onboard diagnostic sys-
tem which monitors the emissions and engine.
If a problem is detected in one of these systems, this
lamp flashes or illuminates. Although your vehicle
will usually be drivable and not need towing, have
the system checked as soon as possible at an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
This lamp will also illuminate for a few seconds when
the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position. If it
does not go off after a few seconds, take the vehicle
to an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
CAUTION
(1) Prolonged driving with this lamp on maycause further damage to the emission con-
trol system. It could also affect fuel
economy and drivability.
(2) If the lamp does not illuminate when the ignition key is turned to the “ON ”posi-
tion, have the system checked at an autho-
rized MITSUBISHI dealer.
CAUTION
(3) If the lamp illuminates or flashes while the engine is running, avoid driving at high
speeds and have the system checked at an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
During vehicle operation with the lamp illu-
minated or flashing, the vehicle may not
accelerate when you depress the accel-
erator pedal. When the vehicle is station-
ary with the lamp illuminated or flashing,
you must depress the brake pedal more
firmly than usual since the engine idling
speed is higher than usual and the vehicle
with an automatic transmission has a
stronger tendency to creep forward.
NOTE
The engine electronic control module accommo-
dating the onboard diagnostic system has various
fault data (especially about the exhaust emission)
stored.
This data will be erased if a battery cable is discon-
nected, which will make a rapid diagnosis difficult.
Do not disconnect a battery cable when the check
engine indication lamp is ON.High-beam indication lamp - blue
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This indication lamp illuminates when the high beam
is used.
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Charge warning lamp - red
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This lamp illuminates when the ignition switch is
turned“ON ”, and goes off after the engine has
started.
CAUTION
If it illuminates while the engine is running,
there is a problem in the charging system. In
this case, immediately park your vehicle in a
safe place and contact your nearest autho-
rized MITSUBISHI dealer.
[ Except for 2500 models ]
Abnormality in the charging system.
[ 2500 models ]
Broken alternator belt or abnormality in the
charging system. A broken alternator belt
causes poor braking efficiency. Depress the
brake pedal harder than usual to park the
vehicle in a safe place.
A/T (automatic transmission) fluid tempera-
ture warning lamp - red
(vehicles with automatic transmission)
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The A/T fluid temperature warning lamp comes on
when the A/T fluid temperature becomes abnor-
mally high. Normally the warning lamp comes on
when the engine switch is placed in the “ON ”posi-
tion, and it goes out when the engine is started.
When the lamp comes on, reduce the engine speed
and move the vehicle to a safe area.
Then, set the selector lever to “P”(PARK) posi-
tion and idle the engine until the warning lamp goes
off. When the warning lamp goes off, the vehicle can
run as before. If the warning lamp does not go off,
please have your vehicle inspected at an autho-
rized MITSUBISHI dealer.
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Low washer fluid indication lamp* - amber
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This lamp illuminates when the washer fluid in the
tank falls to a low level (approx. 0.8 lit.). If it illumi-
nates, fill the washer tank at the earliest opportu-
nity.Diesel preheat indication lamp - amber
(diesel-powered vehicles only)
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The indication lamp illuminates when the ignition
switch is placed in the“ON ”position. As the glow
plug becomes hot, the lamp goes out and the engine
can be started.
NOTE
(1)If the engine is cold, the diesel preheat indica- tion lamp is on for a longer time.
(2)When the engine has not been started within about 5 seconds after the diesel preheat indica-
tion 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 indi- cation lamp does not come on even if the igni-
tion key is placed in the “ON” position.
Fuel filter indication lamp - amber
(diesel-powered vehicles only)
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This lamp illuminates when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON ”position and goes off after the
engine has started. If it lights up while the engine is
running, it indicates that water has accumulated in
side the fuel filter; if this happens, remove the water
from the fuel filter.
When the lamp goes out, you can resume driving.
If it either does not go out or comes on from time to
time, have the vehicle inspected at an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.Front fog lamp indication lamp*- green
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This lamp illuminates while the front fog lamps are
on.Rear fog lamp indication lamp - amber
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This lamp illuminates while the rear fog lamp is on.
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