oil level MITSUBISHI SHOGUN 2003 Owner's Manual (in English)

Used engine oils safety instruc-
tions
EB12A-B
WARNING
(1) Prolonged and repeated con-
tact may cause serious skin dis-
orders, including dermatitis and
cancer.
(2) Avoid contact with the skin as far
as possible and wash thor-
oughly after any contact.
(3) Keep used engine oils out of
reach of children.Protect the environmentIt is illegal to pollute drains, water courses
and soil. Use authorized waste collection
facilities, including civic amenity sites and
garages providing facilities for disposal of
used oil and used oil filters. If in doubt, con-
tact your local authority for advice on dis-
posal.
Driving and alcohol
EB25A-Aa
Driving under the influence of alcohol is one
of the most frequent causes of accidents.
Your driving ability can even be seriously
impaired with blood alcohol levels below
the legal maximum. If you are drinking,
don’t drive. Ride with a designated
non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or
use public transportation.
WARNING
Driving after drinking can lead to an
accident. Your perceptions are less
sharp, your reflexes are slower, and
your judgement is impaired when
you have been drinking.
NEVER DRINK AND THEN DRIVE.
Safe driving techniques
EB26A-I
Driving safety and protection against injury
cannot be fully ensured. However, we rec-
ommend that you pay extra attention to the
following:
(1) Before starting the vehicle, make sure
that you and your passengers have
fastened your seat belts.
(2) Never leave your vehicle unattended
with the key in the ignition and chil-
dren inside the vehicle. Children may
play with the driving controls and this
could lead to an accident.
(3) Make sure that infants and small chil-
dren are properly restrained in accor-
dance with the laws and regulations,
and for maximum protection in case of
an accident.
General information
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D50A529D
Indication and warning lamps
ED50AOId
1- CRUISE indication lamp*→Page 5-54
2- ABS warning lamp*→Page 5-46
3- Brake warning lamp
4- Oil pressure warning lamp
5- Turn-signal indication lamps / Hazard warning indication lamps
6- Active stability control operation indication lamp*/
Active traction control operation indication lamp*
→Page 5-59
7- Active stability control OFF indication lamp*
→Page 5-59
8- Engine oil level warning lamp
9- Low fuel warning lamp
10- Check engine indication lamp
11- High-beam indication lamp
12- Charge warning lamp
13- A/T (automatic transmission) fluid temperature warning lamp
(vehicles with automatic transmission)14- Low washer fluid indication lamp*
15- Diesel preheat indication lamp (diesel-powered vehicles)
16- Front fog lamp indication lamp*
17- Fuel filter warning lamp (diesel-powered vehicles)
18- Rear fog lamp indication lamp
19- Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning lamp
→Page 3-57
20- 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp→Page 5-26, 5-31
21- Rear differential lock indication lamp*→Page 5-35
22- Door-ajar warning lamp
23-
ECO indication lamp (petrol-powered vehicles)
24- Automatic transmission indication lamp
(vehicles with automatic transmission,
“N”indicator lamp is used also as A/T warning lamp)
→Page 5-19, 5-21
NOTE
To find information concerning the indication or warning lamps marked
by the symbol“→Page XX”, refer to the specified pages. For the other
indication and warning lamps, refer to the subsequent pages.
is a trademark of MITSUBISHI Motors Corporation.
Instruments and controls
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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
ED25A-Ah
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.
Instruments and controls
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Turn-signal indication lamps - green
ED52A-BB
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
ED30A-A
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
ED26A-D
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
ED63ABD
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.
Instruments and controls
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I31D019A
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
EI31D-Sb
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.
Starting and driving
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Brake pads(1) With new brake pads, avoid where pos-
sible sudden full application of the
brakes for the first 200 km (125 miles)
of driving.
(2) The disc brakes are provided with a
warning device which emits a shriek-
ing metallic sound while braking if the
brake pads have reached their limit.
If you hear this sound, have the brake
pads replaced by your MITSUBISHI
dealer.
CAUTION
(1) Do not leave any objects or place
a thick floor mat around the
brake pedal; doing so could pre-
vent the full pedal stroke that
would be necessary in an emer-
gency. Make sure that the pedal
can be operated freely at all
times.
(2) Avoid driving habits that cause
heavy braking and never“ride”
the brakes by resting your foot
on the brake pedal while driv-
ing.
It causes brake overheating and
fade.
Anti - lock brake system (ABS)*
EI24ABCb
Environmental conditions can have an
effect on braking. During sudden braking
when there is snow, ice, oil, water etc. on
the road surface, a skid may occur. In this
situation, steering control and braking effec-
tiveness are reduced and the stopping dis-
tance is increased. The vehicle may also
go into an uncontrolled spin.
The ABS helps prevent the wheels from
locking during braking, thus maintaining
directional stability, ensuring controlabil-
ity and providing optimum braking force.Driving hints(1) With ABS fitted, steering during sud-
den braking (when the ABS functions)
differs slightly from when the brakes
are not being applied.
Steer the vehicle carefully in these con-
ditions.(2) Always maintain the same distance
from the vehicle in front of you as you
would for a vehicle not equipped with
ABS.
Compared with vehicles not fitted with
ABS, your vehicle may require a longer
stopping distance in the following
cases:
•Driving on gravel or snow-covered
roads.
•Driving with tyre chains installed.
•Driving on roads where the road sur-
face is pitted or has other differ-
ences in surface height.
•Driving on bumpy roads or other poor
driving surfaces.
(3) In order to ensure that the anti-lock
brake system (ABS) will operate cor-
rectly 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 II.
(4) Operation of ABS is not restricted to
situations where brakes are applied
suddenly. This system may also oper-
ate to prevent wheel lock when you are
driving over manholes, steel road-work
plates, or the vehicle is driven over
steps or level differences in the road,
road markings, or other surfaces which
are difficult for the wheels to grip.
Starting and driving
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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.
N26A209A
3. After the engine coolant temperature has
dropped to the normal temperature, stop
the engine.
N26A143A
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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M03A126A
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.
M03A083A
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.
M03B037A
Petrol-powered vehicleSelection of engine oil
(petrol-powered vehicle)
EM03B-Of
(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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M03B017A
Diedel-powered vehicleSelection of engine oil
(diesel-powered vehicle)
EM03BAOa
(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.
M05A074A
Automatic transmission fluid*
EM05AEVa
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
EM36A-Tb
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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