warning light MITSUBISHI SHOGUN 2008 (in English) User Guide

Starting and driving
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Climbing sharp gradesSet the transfer shift lever to
the “4LLc” position to maximize
the engine torque.NOTE●
Choose as smooth a slope as possible with few stones or other obstacles.
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Before attempting to drive up the slope, walk up it to con- firm that the vehicle can handle the grade.
Descending sharp gradesSet the transfer shift lever to the “4LLc” position, use the engine brake (downshifting) and descend slowly.
NOTE●
When descending a sharp grade,
if the brakes are applied
suddenly because of an obstacle encountered, control of the vehicle could be lost. Before descending the slope, walk down it and confirm the path.
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Before descending a grade, it is necessary to choose the appropriate gear. Avoid changi
ng gears or depressing the
clutch while descending the grade.
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MITSUBISHI MOTORS is not responsible to the opera- tor for any damage or injury caused or liability incurred by the improper and negligent operation of a vehicle. Alltechniques of vehicle operation described herein depend on the skill and experience of the operator and other par- ticipating parties and any deviation from the recom-mended operation instructions above is at their own risk.
Turning sharp cornersWhen turning a sharp corner in
the “4HLc” or “4LLc” position
at low speed, a slight differen
ce in steering may be experienced
similar to as if the brakes were applied. This is called tight cor-ner braking and results from each of the 4 tyres being at a dif- ferent distance fr
om the corner.
The phenomenon is peculiar to 4-wheel drive vehicles. If thisoccurs, either straighten the st
eering wheel, or change to rear-
wheel drive.
WARNING
!●
Go straight up. Do not try to traverse across a steep slope.
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If you begin to lose traction, ease off the accelerator pedal and gently turn th
e steering wheel alterna-
tively left and right to regain adequate tractionagain.WARNING
!●
Avoid snaking down a sharp grade. Descend the grade as straight as possible.
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Starting and driving
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Jacking up a 4-wheel drive vehicles Clutch operationQuick or slight clutch engagement made while the engine is running at high speed will cause damage to the clutch and transmission because the tractive force is very great. Operate the pedal slowly and positively.
If you can shift the transfer shift lever to the “2H” position. If you cannot shift the transf
er shift lever to the “2H”
position.
WARNING
!●
Do not crank the engine wh
ile jacking up the vehi-
cle. The tyre on the ground
may turn and the vehicle
may roll off the jack.
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Starting and driving
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Wa r n i n g l a m p●
The brake warning lamp illuminates to indicate a fault in the braking system. Read “Brake warning lamp” on page 3-13.
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On vehicles with the rear di
fferential lock, the active sta-
bility & traction control (AST
C) and anti-lock brake sys-
tem (ABS) functions are
suspended while the rear
differential lock is activat
ed. ASTC indication lamp,
active stability control function OFF indication lamp, ABS warning lamp and brake warning lamp are illumi- nated while these functions are suspended. It does notindicate a problem. When the re
ar differential lock is dis-
engaged, these lamps go out and function again. Refer to “Brake warning lamp” on page 3-13, “ABSwarning lamp” on page 4-60, “ASTC indication lamp” on page 4-64, “Active stability control function OFF indica- tion lamp” on page 4-67.
When brakes are wetCheck the brake system while dr
iving at a low speed immedi-
ately after starting, especially wh
en the brakes are wet, to con-
firm they work normally. A film of water can be formed
on the brake discs and prevent
normal braking after driving in heavy rain or through largepuddles, or after the vehicle is washed. If this occurs, dry the brakes out by driving slowly while lightly depressing the brake pedal.When driving downhillIt is important to take advantage of the engine braking by shift-ing to a lower shift position while driving on steep downhill roads in order to prevent th
e brakes from overheating.
WARNING
!●
Never coast downhill with
the engine OFF. Keep the
engine running whenever your
vehicle is in motion.
If you turn off the engine
while driving, the power
brake booster will stop
working and your brakes
will not work as well.
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If the power assist is lost
or if either brake hydraulic
system stops working properly, have your vehicle checked immediately.
WARNING
!●
Do not leave any objects near the brake pedal or let a floor mat slide
under it; doing so could prevent the
full pedal stroke that would be necessary in an emer-gency. Make sure that the pedal can be operated freely at all times. Make sure the floor mat is securely held in place.
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If the warning lamp illuminates while driving
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If only the ABS warning lamp illuminates●
Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving. Stop the vehi- cle in a safe place. Restart the engine and check to see whether the lamp goesout after a few minutes driving; if it then remains off dur- ing driving, there is no problem. However, if the lamp does not go out, or if it lights upagain when the vehicle is driven, we recommend you to have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.
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The ABS warning lamp can illuminate if the battery volt- age is insufficient when the en
gine is started. In this case,
it does not indicate an ABS fault. Charge the battery by allowing the engine to idle for awhile. If the battery has been charged but the ABS warning lamp continues to illuminate or illuminates intermittently, werecommend you to have the vehicle inspected.
If the ABS warning lamp and brake warning lamp illu- minate at the same time●
The ABS and brake force distribution function will not work, so hard braking could make the vehicle unstable. Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving. Stop the vehi- cle in a safe place and we recommend you to have thevehicle checked.
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For pleasant driving
Ventilators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 2 Front automatic air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 4Rear heater* / Rear air conditioning* . . . . . . . . . .5- 15Important operation tips for the air conditioning . .5- 18Air purifier (with deodorizing function) . . . . . . . .5- 19LW/MW/FM electronic tuning radio with CD player* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 20LW/MW/FM electronic tuning radio with CD autochanger* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 43Steering wheel remote control switch* . . . . . . . . .5- 70Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 72Handling of compact discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 74Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 77Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 77Ashtray* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 81Cigarette lighter* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 82Accessory socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 83Interior lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 85Storage spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 92Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 99Rear shelf (3-door models)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 101Cargo area cover (5-door models)* . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 103Convenient hooks (5-door models)* . . . . . . . . . . .5- 105
Luggage hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 105 Coat hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 106Installation position for warning triangle . . . . . . . 5- 107
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5. Move the jack handle up a
nd down to raise the ram until
just before the jack contacts
the jacking point of the vehi-
cle. Ensure that the jack will
properly contact the vehicle
jacking point.
NOTE●
This jack is a 3 stage expansion type.
6. Raise the vehicle until the tyre is slightly off the ground.
7. Remove the wheel nuts with the wheel nut wrench, then
take the wheel off.
8. Clean out any mud, etc. on
the hub surface
(F), hub bolts
(G) or in the installation holes (H) in the wheel, and thenmount the spare wheel.
WARNING
!●
Stop jacking up the vehicle as soon as the tyre is raised off the ground. It
is dangerous to raise the
vehicle any higher.
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Do not get under your vehicle while using the jack.
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Do not bump the raised vehicle or leave it sitting on the jack for a long time.
Both are very dangerous.
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Do not use a jack except th
e one that came with your
vehicle.
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The jack should not be us
ed for any purpose other
than to change a tyre.
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No one should be in your vehicle when using the jack.
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Do not start or run the en
gine while your vehicle is
on the jack.
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Do not turn the raised wheel. The tyres still on the ground could turn and make your vehicle fall off thejack.
CAUTION
!●
Handle the wheel carefully
when changing the tyre,
to avoid scratching the wheel surface.
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8-10 Maintenance
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Engine coolant
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To check the coolant levelA translucent coolant reserve tank
is located in the engine com-
partment. The coolant level in this tank should be kept between the“LOW” and “FULL” marks when measured while the engine is cold.
To add coolantThe 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, we recommend you
to have the system checked as soon as possible. If the level should drop below th
e “LOW” level on the reserve
tank, open the lid
and add coolant.
Also, if the reserve tank is completely empty, remove the radia- tor cap and add coolant until the
level reaches the filler neck.
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 corrosion of these parts. Use “DIA QUEEN SUPER LONG LIFE COOLANT” or equivalent.MITSUBISHI Genuine Coolan
t has excellent protection
against corrosion and rust form
ation of all metals including
aluminium and can avoid blockages in the radiator, heater, cyl-inder head, engine block, etc.
WARNING
!●
Do not open the radiator ca
p while the engine is hot.
The coolant system is u
nder pressure and any hot
coolant escaping coul
d cause severe burns.
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Maintenance
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Brake fluid
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To check the fluid levelThe brake fluid level is monito
red by a float. When the brake
fluid level falls below the “MIN” mark, the brake fluid warning lamp lights up. The brake fluid level must be
between the “MAX” and “MIN”
marks on the reservoir.
If the level is below the “MIN
” mark, check according to the
following procedure:1. Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” or “ACC” position. 2. Repeatedly depress the brake
pedal until significant resist-
ance is felt (normally after about 40 times).
3. Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir.
The brake fluid level must be between the “MAX” and “MIN” marks on the reservoir.
The fluid level falls slightly with wear of the brake pads, but this does not indicate any abnormality.If the brake fluid level falls markedly in a short length of time, it indicates leaks fr
om the brake system.
If this occurs, we recommend yo
u to have the vehicle checked.
LHD
RHD
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Alphabetical index 2Changing a fuse 8-34 Charge warning lamp 3-16Check engine warning lamp 3-15Child restraint 2-44Child-protection rear doors 1-11Cigarette lighter 5-82CleaningAluminium wheel 7-8Chrome parts 7-8Exterior of your vehicle 7-4Genuine leather 7-4Interior of your vehicle 7-3Plastic, vinyl leather, etc 7-3Polishing 7-7Sunroof 7-9Washing 7-4Waxing 7-6ClutchFluid 8-14, 9-16Combination headlamps and dipper switch 3-58Convenient hook 5-105Coolant (engine) 8-10, 9-16Cruise control 4-70Cup holder 5-99Curtain airbag system 2-70
D
Daytime dipper button 3-9Demister (rear window) 3-77
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) 4-22 Diesel preheat indication lamp 3-12Dimensions 9-4Dipper (High/Low beam change) 3-61Door courtesy lamps 5-91, 8-38, 8-53Door-ajar warning lamp 3-17DoorsCentral door locks 1-9Child-protection 1-11Lock and unlock 1-7Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-3
E
Economical driving 4-2Electric window control 1-16Electrical system 9-12Electronic immobilizer (Ant
i-theft starting system) 1-3
Emergency starting 6-2EngineCoolant 8-10, 9-16MIVEC 4-20Number 9-3Oil 8-6, 9-16Overheating 6-6Specifications 9-11Used engine oils safety instructions and disposalinformation 8Water temperature gauge 3-9Error codes 5-72
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