steering wheel MITSUBISHI SHOGUN 2003 (in English) Owner's Guide

On a flooded road(1) Avoid flooded roads. Water could enter
the brake discs, resulting in tempo-
rarily ineffective brakes. In such cases,
lightly depress the brake pedal to see
if the brakes operate properly. If they do
not, lightly depress the pedal several
times while driving in order to dry the
brake pads.
(2) When driving in rain or on a road with
many puddles a layer of water may
form between the tyres and the road
surface.
This reduces a tyre’s frictional resis-
tance on the road, resulting in loss of
steering stability and braking capabil-
ity.
To cope with this, observe the follow-
ing items:
(a)Drive your vehicle at a slow speed.
(b)Do not drive on worn tyres. Always
maintain the specified tyre inflation
pressures.
On a snow-covered or frozen road(1) When driving on a snow-covered or fro-
zen road, it is recommended that you
use snow tyres or tyre chains.
Refer to the“Snow tyres”and“Tyre
chains”sections.
(2) Avoid high-speed operation, sudden
acceleration, abrupt brake applica-
tion and sharp cornering.
(3) Depressing the brake pedal during
travel on such a road may cause tyre
slippage and skidding. When traction
between the tyres and the road is
reduced the wheels may skid and the
vehicle cannot readily be brought to a
stop by conventional braking tech-
niques. Braking will differ, depending
upon whether you have anti-lock
brakes (ABS). If you do have ABS,
brake by pressing the brake pedal
hard, and keeping it pressed. If you do
not have ABS, pump the brake pedal
with short rapid jabs, each time fully
applying and fully releasing for great-
est effect.
(4) Allow extra distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you,
and avoid sudden braking.
Tools and jack
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The storage location of the tools and jack
should be remembered in case of an emer-
gency.
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CAUTION
(1) After changing the tyre, drive the
vehicle approximately 1,000 km
(620 miles) and retighten the
wheel nuts to make sure that
they are not loose.
(2) If the steering wheel vibrates
when driving after changing the
tyre, have the tyre checked for
balance at your MITSUBISHI
dealer.
(3) For the safe operation of your
vehicle, be sure to avoid mix-
ing one type of tyre with another
type or using tyres of a size
other than the specified size.
Towing
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If your vehicle needs to be towedIf towing is necessary, we recommend you
have it done by your MITSUBISHI dealer
or a commercial tow truck service.
Only when you cannot receive a towing
service from a MITSUBISHI dealer or com-
mercial truck service, tow your vehicle care-
fully in accordance with the instructions
given in“Emergency towing”in this part.
CAUTION
If the transmission is malfunction-
ing or damaged, transport the vehicle
using a tow truck.
The regulations concerning towing may dif-
fer from country to country. It is recom-
mended that you obey the regulations of
the area where you are driving your vehicle.
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CAUTION
(1) This vehicle must not be towedby a tow truck using sling lift
type equipment (Type A) as illus-
trated. Using a sling lift will dam-
age the bumper and front end.
(2) In case the vehicle with an auto- matic transmission must be
towe d farthe r tha n 50k m (3 1
miles) ,transpor tth evehicl ewith
all wheels off the ground (Type B
or C) or with rear wheels off the
ground (Type E) as illustrated.
(3) If the transmission is dam- aged, transport the vehicle with
all wheels off the ground (Type B
or C) as illustrated.
(4) Be sure to shift the transfer shift lever to “2H ”position. Never try
to tow with the transfer shift
lever in “4H ”or “4L ”positions
(part time 4WD models), “4H ”,
“ 4HLc ”,or “4LLc ”positions
(super select 4WD II models) and
with any of the wheels on the
ground (Type D or E). This could
result in damage to the vehi-
cle ’s driving system, or the
vehicle could become sepa-
rated from the tow truck and
unexpected accident might
result. Towing with front wheels off the ground
(Type D)
Place the gear shift lever (manual
transmission) or the selector lever
(automatic transmission) in the
“Neutral ”or
“N” (NEUTRAL) position. Release the park-
ing brake.
Towing with rear wheels off the ground
(Type E)
Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC ”posi-
tion and secure the steering wheel in a
straight-ahead position with a rope or
tie-down strap.
Never place the ignition switch in the
“ LOCK ”position. It is dangerous as the
steering wheel may lock.
CAUTION
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tio ncontro lsyste m(M-ASTC)]
I f th evehicl eis towe dwit hth eigni-
tion switch in to the “ON ”position
and only the front wheels or only the
rear wheels raised off the ground, the
activ etractio ncontro lsyste mmay
operate, resulting in a an accident.
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FrontEmergency towingIf towing is necessary, we recommend you
to have it done by your MITSUBISHI dealer
or a commercial tow truck service.
If towing service is not available in an emer-
gency, your vehicle may be temporarily
towed by a cable or chain secured to one
of the following parts:
A- Front towing hook
B- Rear towing hook
NOTE
(1) Use care that the towing rope is kept as horizontal as possible. An angled tow-
ing rope can damage the vehicle body.
(2) Never attempt to tow out a ditched vehicle, because the towing rope can-
not be kept horizontal.
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RearIf your vehicle is to be towed, pay care-
ful attention to the following points:
(1) For vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission, check the automatic transmis-
sion fluid level. (Refer to“Automatic
transmission fluid”on page 9-4)
If the fluid level is low, transport the
vehicle with all wheels off the ground.
CAUTION
If the vehicle is out of automatic
transmission fluid, the transmis-
sion could be damaged.
(2) Move the gear shift lever (manual
transmission) or the selector lever
(automatic transmission) to the
“Neutral”or“N”(NEUTRAL).(3) Move the transfer shift lever to“2H”
position.
CAUTION
If the vehicle is towed with the trans-
fer shift lever in“4H”or“4L”posi-
tion (part time 4WD models)“4H”,
“4HLc”or“4LLc”position (super
select 4WD II models) the drive
mechanism may be dameged.
(4) Be sure the towing speed is within the
legal limit. In addition, if the vehicle is
equipped with an automatic transmis-
sion, make sure that the towing speed
and distance given below are never
exceeded.
Towing speed: 50 km/h (31 mph)
Towing distance: 50 km (31 miles)
(5) If the transmission is malfunctioning or
damaged, or if the vehicle is equipped
with an automatic transmission and
must be towed farther than 50km (31
miles), tow the vehicle by a tow truck.
(6) Turn the ignition switch to the“ACC”or
“ON”position to unlock the steering
wheel.
CAUTION
(1) As the engine is not running, the
brake booster and power steer-
ing pump do not operate. This
means higher brake depres-
sion force and higher steering
effort are required. Therefore,
vehicle operation is more diffi-
cult than usual.
(2) Do not leave the key in the
“LOCK”position. If the key is
removed while driving, the steer-
ing will be locked causing loss
of control.
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Maintenance
Engine oil ...................................................... 9- 2
Automatic transmission fluid ...................... 9- 4
Engine coolant ............................................. 9- 5
Battery ........................................................... 9- 6
Brake fluid .................................................... 9- 8
Power steering fluid...................................... 9- 9
Clutch fluid ................................................... 9-10
Washer fluid ................................................... 9-11
Wheel condition ............................................ 9-12
Tyre inflation pressure ................................. 9-14
Tyre rotation ................................................. 9-15
Snow tyres .................................................... 9-16
Tyre chains ................................................... 9-16
Fuel, engine coolant,
oil and exhaust gas leakage..................... 9-17
Exterior and interior lamp operation........... 9-18
Meter, gauge and indication /
warning lamp operation ............................ 9-18
Clutch pedal free play ................................. 9-18
Brake pedal free play.................................... 9-18
Parking brake lever stroke ........................... 9-19
Hinges and latches lubrication.................... 9-19
Wiper blades.................................................. 9-19
Ventilation slots ............................................ 9-21
Weatherstripping........................................... 9-21
Additional equipment
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CAUTION
(1) If your vehicle is equipped with
anti-lock brake system (ABS), in
order to ensure that the anti-lock
brake system (ABS) will oper-
ate correctly in situations where
tyre chains have been fitted,
drive in“4H”or“4L”for part
time 4WD, or in“4H”,“4HLc”or
“4LLc”for super select 4WD.
(2) Practice fitting the chains before
you need them. Don’t expect
help from other people in the
cold.
(3) Choose a clear straight stretch of
road where you can pull off and
still be seen while you are fit-
ting the chains.
(4) Do not fit chains before you need
them. This will wear out your
tyres and the road surface.
(5) After driving around 100-300
metres, stop and retighten the
chains.
(6) Care should be taken with
extremes of steering lock to pre-
vent possible contact between
the chains and the vehicle body.
(7) Drive carefully and do not
exceed 50 km/h (31 mph).
Remember, fitting chains is not
going to stop accidents from
happening.
CAUTION
( 8) When tyre chains are installed,
take care that they do not dam-
age the disc wheel or body.
( 9) An aluminium wheel can be
damaged by a tyre chain while
driving. When fitting a tyre
chain on an aluminium wheel,
take care that no part of the
chain and fitting can be
brought into contact with the
wheel disc.
(10) When installing or removing a
tyre chain, take care that hands
and other parts of your body
are not injured by the sharp
edges of the vehicle body.
(11) Install the chains only on the
rear tyres and tighten them as
tightly as possible with the
ends securely fastened.
NOTE
The laws and regulations concerning the
use of tyre chains vary. Find out and fol-
low the laws and regulations in your driv-
ing area.
In most countries, it is prohibited by law to
use tyre chains on roads without snow.
Fuel, engine coolant, oil and
exhaust gas leakage
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Look under the body of your vehicle to
check for fuel, engine coolant, oil and
exhaust gas leaks.
WARNING
If you see a suspicious fuel leak or if
you smell fuel, do not operate the
vehicle; call your authorized MITSUB-
ISHI dealer for assistance.
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Other specifications
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Item 2500 models 3200 models 3500 models
Fuel systemCombustion typeIn-direct injection Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
Fuel injection
pumpElectronically controlled Electric motor type
Clutch Dry single disc clutch with diaphragm spring, hydraulic action
Steering system Rack & pinion type, power assisted
SuspensionFront Independent type, double wishbone, coil spring
Rear Independent type, multi-link, coil spring
Service brakesType Hydraulic, front and rear split double circuit system with power assistance, anti-lock brake*
Front Ventilated disc brakes
Rear Drum in ventilated disc brakes
Parking brakes Parking brake acts mechanically on rear wheels
*: Optional equipment
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Parking ............................................................... 5-43
Parking brake ..................................................... 5-42
Parking brake lever stroke ................................. 9-19
Part time 4WD ................................................... 5-24
Performance ...................................................... 10-7
Power steering fluid ............................................. 9-9
Power steering system ...................................... 5-49
Pregnant women restraint .................................. 3-41
Rear differential lock .......................................... 5-34
Rear fog lamp switch ......................................... 4-22
Rear heater/Rear air conditioning ...................... 6-52
Rear seat (3-door models)/Second seat (5-door models) ......................... 3-12
Rear shelf (3-door models) ................................ 6-69
Rear side/quarter window .................................. 2-15
Rear window demister switch ............................ 4-21
Rear window wiper and washer switch .............. 4-19
Removal of water from the fuel filter (diesel- powered vehicles only) ...................... 8-24
Replacement of lamp bulbs ............................... 8-34
Rheostat (meter illumination control) ................. 4-23
Roof carrier precaution ....................................... 1-11
Room lamps ....................................................... 4-24
Running-in recommendations .............................. 5-2
RV meter ............................................................ 4-40
Safe driving techniques ..................................... 1-13
Seat adjustment ................................................... 3-3
Seat arrangement ................................................ 3-3
Seat belt inspection ........................................... 3-41
Seat belts ........................................................... 3-30
Side box ............................................................. 6-67
Snow tyres ......................................................... 9-16
Spare wheel ....................................................... 8-11
Speedometer ....................................................... 4-2
Starting ............................................................... 5-12
Steering wheel height adjustment ...................... 5-49
Sun visors .......................................................... 6-56
Sunroof .............................................................. 2-15
Super select 4WD II (SS4 II) ............................. 5-28
Supplemental restraint system (SRS)-air bag ... 3-42 Tachometer .......................................................... 4-3
Third seat (5-door models) ................................ 3-14
Tools and jack ...................................................... 8-3
Towing ................................................................ 8-17
Trailer towing ....................................................... 5-8
Transmission ...................................................... 10-9
Tyre chains ......................................................... 9-16
Tyre inflation pressure ....................................... 9-14
Tyre rotation ....................................................... 9-15
Tyres and wheels ............................................. 10-10
UKW/MW/LW electronic tuning radio
with CD player ................................................ 6-17
UKW/MW/LW electronic tuning radio with tape player ................................................ 6-2
Used engine oils safety instructions .................. 1-13
Vanity mirror ....................................................... 6-58
Vehicle identification number plate (RHD vehicles only) ....................................... 10-3
Vehicle information code plate ........................... 10-3
Ventilation slots .................................................. 9-21
Ventilators .......................................................... 6-35
Washer fluid ....................................................... 9-11
Water temperature gauge .................................... 4-5
Weatherstripping ................................................ 9-21
Weight ................................................................ 10-7
Wheel condition ................................................. 9-12
Windscreen wiper and washer switch ................ 4-17
Wiper blades ............................................... 7-7, 9-19
Wiper deicer switch ........................................... 4-24
Alphabetical index
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