check engine MITSUBISHI SHOGUN 2003 (in English) Owner's Guide

WARNING
(1) Remember that under the bon-
net, there can be boiling water
gushing out, or the support bar
could be burning hot. If the bon-
net is opened suddenly, you
could get burnt.
(2) Be careful of hot steam, which
could be blowing off the reserve
tank cap.
(3) Do not attempt to remove the
radiator cap while the engine is
hot.
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3. After the engine coolant temperature has
dropped to the normal temperature, stop
the engine.
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4. Check the coolant level in the reserve
tank. If there is none, make sure that the
engine has cooled down before remov-
ing the radiator cap, because hot steam
or boiling water otherwise will gush from
the filler port and may scald you.
5. Add coolant to the radiator and/or
reserve tank if necessary (refer to the
“Maintenance”section).
CAUTION
Adding cold water rapidly when the
engine is hot could cause the cylin-
der head and/or block to crack, add
the water a little at a time while run-
ning the engine.
For emergencies
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CAUTION
(1) Do not smoke or have any other
open flame near the vehicle
while bleeding the fuel system.
(2) Be sure to carefully clean away
any spilt fuel which could ignite
and cause a fire.
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Removal of water from the fuel
filter (diesel- powered vehicles
only)
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If the warning lamp illuminates during driv-
ing, it indicates that water has accumu-
lated in the fuel filter. If this occurs, remove
the water as described below.
1. Loosen the drain plug (A) at the bot-
tom of the fuel filter.
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2. Operate the hand pump (B) slowly 6 or
7 times in order to force the water out
through the drain plug (A).
3. Tighten the drain plug (A) when water no
longer comes out.
4. Loosen the air plug and bleed the air.
(Refer to“Bleeding the fuel system.”)
5. Check to be sure that the warning lamp
illuminates when the ignition key is
turned to“ON”, and that it goes off when
the engine is started. If in doubt, con-
sult your nearest authorized MITSUB-
ISHI dealer.
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CAUTION
(1) Do not smoke or have any other
open flame near the vehicle
while bleeding the fuel system.
(2) Be sure to carefully clean away
any water drained out because
any fuel mixed with the water
could ignite and cause a fire.
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AA: 3500 modelsEmergency starting
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If the engine cannot be started because the
battery is weak or dead, the battery from
another vehicle can be used with jumper
cables to start the engine.
WARNING
To start the engine by use of jumper
cables from another vehicle, per-
form the correct procedures accord-
ing to this owner’s manual. Incorrect
procedures could result in a fire or
explosion or damage to the vehicles.
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BB: 2500 models with 1 battery
1. Get the vehicles close enough so the
jumper cables can reach, but be sure
the vehicles aren’t touching each other.
If they are, it could cause a ground con-
nection you don’t want. The vehicle will
not start, and the bad grounding could
damage the electric systems.
CAUTION
Check the other vehicle. It must have
a 12-volt battery.
If the other system isn’t 12-volt,
shorting can damage both vehicles.
For emergencies
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E LHD* RHD*E: 3200 models
*: Optional equipment
WARNING
(1) Be sure to observe the connect-
ing sequence of➀→➁→➂→➃.
(2) Make sure that the connection➃
is made to the appointed posi-
tion (shown in the illustration). If
the connection is made directly
to the negative side of the bat-
tery, the inflammable gases gen-
erated from the battery might
catch fire and explode.
(3)
When connecting the jumper
cable, do not connect the posi-
tive (+) cable to the negative (-)
terminal. Otherwise sparks may
cause explosion of the battery.
CAUTION
(1) Take care not to get the jumper
cable caught in the cooling fan
or other rotating part in the
engine compartment.
(2) Use the proper cables suitable
for the battery size.
Otherwise heat damage to the
cables could result.
(3) Check the jumper cables for
damage and corrosion before
use.
6. Start the engine in the vehicle which has
the booster battery, let the engine idle a
few minutes, then start the engine in the
vehicle with the discharged battery.
CAUTION
Keep running the engine of the
vehicle giving assistance.
7. After the engine is started, disconnect
the cables in the reverse order.
WARNING
(1) Charging the battery while it is
installed in the vehicle might
cause the battery to catch fire
and explode. Or damage to the
vehicle could result. If it has to
be charged in that condition for
unavoidable reasons, discon-
nect the vehicle side negative (-)
terminal connected to the bat-
tery.
(2) Keep sparks, cigarettes and
flames away from the battery
because the battery may pro-
duce an explosion.
(3) Use adequate ventilation when
charging or using the battery in
an enclosed space.
(4) Remove all the caps before
charging the battery.
(5) Electrolyte is corrosive diluted
sulphuric acid.
If electrolyte (battery acid)
comes into contact with your
hands, eyes, clothes or the
painted surface of your vehicle,
it should be thoroughly flushed
with water. If electrolyte gets in
your eyes, flush them with water
immediately and thoroughly, and
get prompt medical attention.
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Adequate care of your vehicle at regular
intervals serves to preserve the value and
appearance as long as possible.
Some maintenance items can be carried
out by the owner (do it yourself), while oth-
ers should be carried out by an autho-
rized MITSUBISHI dealer (periodic
inspection and maintenance). This sec-
tion describes only those items which can
be carried out by the owner. In the event a
malfunction or other problem is discov-
ered, have it corrected by an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer. This section con-
tains information on inspection mainte-
nance procedures that you can do yourself,
if you wish to do so. Follow the instruc-
tions and cautions for each of the various
procedures.
WARNING
(1) When checking or servicing the
inside of the engine compart-
ment, make sure the engine is
switched off and has had a
chance to cool down.
(2) If it is necessary to do work in
the engine compartment with the
engine running, be especially
careful that your clothing, hair,
etc., does not become caught by
the fan, drive belts, or other
moving parts.
(3) Do not smoke, cause sparks or
allow open flames around fuel or
battery. The fumes are flam-
mable.
(4) Be extremely cautious when
working around the battery. It
contains poisonous and corro-
sive sulphuric acid.
(5) Do not get under your vehicle
with just the body jack support-
ing it. Always use automotive
jack stands.
(6) Improper handling of compo-
nents and materials used in the
vehicle can endanger your per-
sonal safety.
Consult an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer for neces-
sary information.
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A : 2500 models
B : 3200 models
C : 3500 modelsEngine oil
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The engine oil used has a significant effect
on the engine’s performance, service life
and startability. Be sure to use oil of the
recommended quality and appropriate vis-
cosity.
All engines consume a certain amount of
oil during normal operation (See note
below). Therefore, it is important to check
the oil at regular intervals or before start-
ing a long journey.
Maintenance
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This check must be carried out with the
vehicle on a flat level surface with the
engine at normal operating temperature,
but NOT running. If the engine has been
running, wait for a few minutes to allow the
engine oil to return to the oil pan to ensure
an accurate measurement.
Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a
clean cloth, re-insert the dipstick as far as
it will go. Remove the dipstick and check
the oil level. This should always be within
the range as indicated .
If the oil level is below the specified limit,
remove the filler cap located on the rocker
cover and add oil. Then recheck the level.
When satisfied that the level is correct, refit
the oil filler cap making sure that it is
securely fitted.
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Use only the recommended oils with an
ACEA or API classification as specified in
this manual.
NOTE
(1) Engine oil consumption is greatly influ-
enced by payload, engine speed, etc.
It may reach 1.0 lit./1, 000 km(620
miles) depending on style of driving.
(2) The engine oil will deteriorate rapidly if
the vehicle is subjected to severe con-
ditions (for example, repeated opera-
tion on rough roads, in mountainous
regions, on roads with many uphill and
downhill gradients, or over short
distances). Consequently, the oil will
require earlier replacement.
(3) For handling of used engine oils, refer
to page 1-13.
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Petrol-powered vehicleSelection of engine oil
(petrol-powered vehicle)
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(1) Select engine oil of the proper SAE vis-
cosity number according to the atmo-
spheric temperature.
For 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40 and 5W-40
viscosity grade, use only ACEA A3
classification.
(2) Use engine oil conforming to the fol-
lowing classification:
•ACEA classification:
“For service A1, A2 or A3”
•API classification:
“For service SG”or higher
NOTE
Use of additives is not recommended since
they may reduce the effectiveness of addi-
tives already included in the engine oil. It
may result in failure of the mechanical
assembly.
Maintenance
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Diedel-powered vehicleSelection of engine oil
(diesel-powered vehicle)
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(1) Select engine oil of the proper SAE vis-
cosity number according to the atmo-
spheric temperature.
(2) Use engine oil conforming to the fol-
lowing classification:
•ACEA classification:
“For service B1, B2, B3 or B4”
•API classification:
“For service CD”or higher
NOTE
Use of additives is not recommended since
they may reduce the effectiveness of addi-
tives already included in the engine oil. It
may result in failure of the mechanical
assembly.
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Automatic transmission fluid*
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The proper amount of automatic transmis-
sion fluid is essential to the life and opera-
tion of the automatic transmission. Either
insufficient fluid or excessive fluid could
cause transmission trouble. The transmis-
sion fluid filler port cap is equipped with a
dipstick. Use the following procedure to
check the fluid level.
1. Check the fluid level after the vehicle
has been driven enough to warm up the
transmission fluid.
2. Park the vehicle on a flat, level sur-
face and apply the parking brake.
3. With the engine idling and the brake
pedal fully depressed, move the trans-
mission selector lever through all the
positions from the“P”(PARK) to“D”
(DRIVE), stopping momentarily at each
position.4. Move the selector lever to the“N”
(NEUTRAL) or“P”(PARK) position.
5. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a
clean lint-free cloth.
6. Reinsert the dipstick as far as it goes.
7. Remove dipstick and read the oil level.
The fluid level should always be
between the two marks on the dip-
stick.
8. Use only the following transmission fluid
to ensure optimum transmission
performance:
“DIA QUEEN ATF SP III”.
WARNING
Do not spill the fluid onto a hot
exhaust manifold during topping up
or inspection, or a fire may occur.
Maintenance
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Engine coolant
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A translucent coolant reserve tank is
located in the engine compartment. The
coolant level in this tank should be kept
between the“LOW”and“FULL”marks
when measured while the engine is cold .
The cooling system is a closed system and
normally the loss of coolant should be very
slight. A noticeable drop in the coolant level
could indicate leakage. If this occurs, have
the system checked at an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer as soon as possible.
If the level should drop below the“LOW”
level on the reserve tank, open the lid and
add coolant.
Also, if the reserve tank is completely
empty, remove the radiator cap and add
coolant until the level reaches the filler
neck.
WARNING
Do not open the radiator cap while
the engine is hot. The coolant sys-
tem is under pressure and any hot
coolant escaping could cause severe
burns.Anti-freezeThe engine coolant contains an ethylene
glycol anti-corrosion agent. The cylinder
head and water pump housing are cast alu-
minium alloy, and periodic changing of the
engine coolant is necessary to prevent cor-
rosion of these parts.
Use DIA QUEEN SUPER LONG LIFE
COOLANT or equivalent.
MITSUBISHI Genuine Coolant has excel-
lent protection against corrosion and rust
formation of all metals including alu-
minium and can avoid clogs in the radia-
tor, heater, cylinder head, engine block, etc.
Because of the necessity of this
anti-corrosion agent, the coolant must not
be replaced with plain water even in sum-
mer. The required concentration of
anti-freeze differs depending on the
expected ambient temperature.Ambient temperature
(minimum)°C–15–20–25–30–35–50
Anti-freeze
concentration %30 35 40 45 50 60
CAUTION
(1) Do not use alcohol or metha-
nol anti-freeze or any engine
coolants mixed with alcohol or
methanol anti-freeze. The use of
an improper anti-freeze can
cause corrosion of the alu-
minium components.
(2) For effective anti-corrosion and
anti-freeze performance, keep
the anti-freeze concentration
within the range of 30 to 60%.
Concentrations exceeding 60%
will result in a reduction of both
the anti-freeze and cooling per-
formance thus adversely affect-
ing the engine.
(3) Do not top up with water only.
Water by itself reduces the
rust-protective and anti-freeze
qualities of the coolant and has
a lower boiling point. It can also
cause damage to the cooling
system if it should freeze. Do not
use tapwater, as it can cause
corrosion and rust formation.
Maintenance
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During cold weather
If the temperatures in your area drop below
freezing, there is the danger that the cool-
ant in the engine or radiator could freeze
and cause severe damage to the engine
and/or radiator. Add a sufficient amount of
anti-freeze to the coolant to prevent it from
freezing.
The engine coolant mixture used at the fac-
tory provides protection against freezing for
temperatures as low as approximately
–30°C. The concentration should be
checked before the start of cold weather
and anti-freeze added to the system if nec-
essary.
Battery
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The condition of the battery is very impor-
tant for quick starting of the engine and
proper functioning of the vehicle’s electri-
cal system. Regular inspection and care
are especially important in cold weather.
NOTE
(1) After replacing the battery, the elec-
tronic control system data for the
engine, automatic transmission, etc.,
will be erased.
As a result, the engine speed may
become unstable and shift shocks may
occur.
If the engine speed become unstable,
initial engine adjustments will need to
be performed.
Refer to the section“What to do if the
engine speed becomes unstable after
the battery is replaced”on page 8-28.
Shift shocks will become smoother after
several changes in speed.
(2) Memory data for settings made by the
user may be erased when the battery
is replaced. If this happens, establish
the settings again using the relevant
procedures.
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Checking battery electrolyte levelThe electrolyte level must be between the
specified limits marks stamped on the out-
side of the battery. Replenish with dis-
tilled water as necessary.
The inside of the battery is divided into sev-
eral compartments; remove the cap from
each compartment and fill to the upper
mark. Do not over-replenish beyond the
upper mark because spillage during driv-
ing could cause damage.
Check the electrolyte level at least once
every four weeks, depending on the oper-
ating conditions.
If the battery is not used, it will discharge
by itself with time. Check it once every four
weeks and charge with low current as nec-
essary.
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During cold weatherThe capacity of the battery is reduced at
low temperatures. This is an inevitable
result of its chemical and physical proper-
ties. This is why a very cold battery, par-
ticularly one that is not fully charged
anyway, will only deliver a fraction of the
starter current which is normally avail-
able.
It is recommended that you have the bat-
tery checked by an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer before the start of cold
weather and, if necessary, have it charged.
This not only ensures reliable starting, but
a battery which is kept fully charged also
has a longer life.Disconnection and connectionTo disconnect the battery cable, stop the
engine, first disconnect the negative (-) ter-
minal and then the positive (+) terminal.
When connecting the battery, first con-
nect the positive (+) terminal and then the
negative (-) terminal.
WARNING
(1) Keep sparks, cigarettes, and
flames away from the battery
because the battery could
explode.
(2) The battery electrolyte is
extremely caustic. Do not allow
it to come in contact with your
eyes, skin, clothing, or the
painted surfaces of the vehicle.
Spilled electrolyte should be
flushed immediately with ample
amounts of water.
Irritation to eyes or skin from
contact with electrolyte requires
immediate medical attention.
(3) Ventilate when charging or using
the battery in an enclosed space.
CAUTION
(1) Never disconnect the battery
with the ignition switch in the
“ON” position; doing so could
damage the vehicle’s electrical
components.
(2) Never short-circuit the battery;
doing so could cause it to over-
heat and be damaged.
(3) Always wear protective eye
goggles when working near the
battery.
CAUTION
(4) If the battery is to be quick-
charged, first disconnect the bat-
tery cables.
(5) In order to prevent a short cir-
cuit, be sure to disconnect the
negative (-) terminal first.
(6) Keep it out of reach of chil-
dren.
NOTE
(1) Keep the terminals clean. After the bat-
tery is connected, apply terminal pro-
tection grease. To clean the terminals,
use lukewarm water.
(2) Check to see if the battery is securely
installed and cannot be moved dur-
ing travel. Also check each terminal for
tightness.
(3) When the vehicle is to be left unused
for a long period of time, remove the
battery and store it in a place where the
battery fluid will not freeze. The bat-
tery should be stored only in a fully
charged condition.
Maintenance
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