MITSUBISHI SHOGUN 2008 Owner's Manual (in English)

Maintenance
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Tyre rotation
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Tyre wear varies with vehicl
e conditions, road surface condi-
tions and individual driver’s driving habits. To equalize the wear and help extend tyre life, it is recommended to rotate the tyres immediately after discovery
of abnormal wear, or when-
ever the wear difference between
the front and rear tyres is rec-
ognizable. When rotating tyres, check fo
r uneven wear and damage.
Abnormal wear is usually cause
d by incorrect tyre pressure,
improper wheel alignment, ou
t of balance wheel, or severe
braking. We recommend you to have it checked to determinethe cause of irregular tread wear.
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Even if a wheel has the same rim size and offset as the specified type of wheel
, its shape may prevent it
from being fitted correctly. We recommend you toconsult a specialist before
using wheels that you
have.CAUTION
!
Spare tyre used Spare tyre not used Tyres that have arrows sh
owing rotation direction
Front Front Front
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Snow tyres
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The use of snow tyres is recomme
nded for driving on snow and
ice. To preserve driving stability, mount snow tyres of the samesize and tread pattern on all 4 wheels. Snow tyres worn more than 50 % are no longer suitable for use as snow tyres.Snow tyres which do not meet specifications must not be used.NOTE●
The laws and regulations concerning snow tyres (driving speed, required use, type, etc.) vary. Find out and followthe laws and regulations in the area you intend to drive.
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If flange nuts are used on your vehicle, change to tapered nuts when steel wheels are used.
CAUTION
!●
If the tyres have arrows
(A) indicating the correct
direction of rotation, swap the front and rear wheelson the left hand side of th
e vehicle and the front and
rear wheels on the right hand side of the vehicle sep- arately. Keep each tyre on
its original side of the
vehicle. When fitting the tyres, make sure the arrows point in the dir
ection in which the wheels
will turn when the vehicle moves forward. Any tyrewhose arrow points in the
wrong direction will not
perform to its full potential.
Front
CAUTION
!●
Avoid the combined use of
different types of tyres.
Using different types of ty
res can affect vehicle per-
formance and safety.CAUTION
!●
Observe permissible maxi
mum speed for your snow
tyres and the legal speed limit.
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Tyre chains
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On 4WD vehicles in which the driving power is distributed preferentially to
the rear wheels, ensure th
at the tyre chains are
fitted on the rear in acco
rdance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.Use only tyre chains which are
designed for use with the tyres
mounted on the vehicle: use of the incorrect size or type of chain could result in damage to the vehicle body.Before fitting tyre chains, we recommend you to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point. The max. chain height is as follows. The speed limit for tyre chain is 50 km/h (31 mph) and remove the tyre chains as soon as possible on snow free roads.
Ty r e s i z e
Wheel size
Max. chain height
[mm]
265/65R17 112H
17x7
1/2J
17x7
1/2JJ
22
265/60R18 110H
18x7
1/2JJ
CAUTION
!●
As your vehicle is equipped with anti-lock brake sys- tem (ABS), in order to ensure that the anti-lockbrake system (ABS) will op
erate correctly in situa-
tions where tyre chains h
ave been fitted, drive in
“4H”, “4HLc” or “4LLc”.
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Practice fitting the chains
before you need them.
Don’t expect help from ot
her people in the cold.
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Choose a clear straight
stretch of road where you
can pull over and still be seen while you are fitting the chains.
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Do not fit chains before you need them. This will wear out your tyres and the road surface.
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After driving around 100-300 metres, stop and retighten the chains.
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Drive carefully and do no
t exceed 50 km/h (31 mph).
Remember, fitting chains is not going to stop acci-dents from happening.
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When tyre chains are instal
led, take care that they
do not damage the disc wheel or body.
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An aluminium wheel can be damaged by a tyre chain while driving. When
fitting a tyre chain on an
aluminium wheel, take care that any part of thechain and fitting cannot be brought into contact with the wheel.
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When installing or removing the tyre chains, take care that hands and other parts of your body are not injured by the sharp edges of the vehicle body.
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NOTE●
The laws and regulations con
cerning the use of tyre chains
vary. Always follow local laws and regulations. In most countries, it is prohibed by the law to use tyre chains on roads without snow.
Parking brake break-in
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Break-in the parking brake lini
ngs whenever the brake per-
formance of the parking brake is
insufficient or whenever the
parking brake linings and/or
discs are replaced, in order to
assure the best brake performance. This procedure is described in
the vehicle service manual and
can be carried out by a MI
TSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.
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Maintenance
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Wiper blade rubber replacement
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1. Lift the wiper arm off the windscreen. 2. Pull the wiper blade until its stopper (A) disengages from
the hook (B). Then, pull the wiper blade further to removeit.
NOTE●
Do not allow the wiper arm to fall onto the windscreen; it could damage the glass.
3. Attach the retainers (C) to a new wiper blade.
Refer to the illustration to ensure that the retainers are cor- rectly aligned as
you attach them.
4. Insert the wiper blade into the arm, starting with the oppo-
site end of the blade from the stopper. Make sure the hook(B) is fitted correctly in
the grooves in the blade.
NOTE●
If retainers are not supplied with the new wiper blade, use the retainers from the old blade.
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5. Push the wiper blade until the hook (B) engages securely
with the stopper (A).
Rear window wiper blade1. Lift the wiper arm off the window glass.2. Pull the wiper blade downward to disengage it from the
stopper (A) at the end of th
e wiper arm. Pull the wiper
blade further to remove it.
3. Slide a new wiper blade through the hook (B) on the wiper
arm.
NOTE●
Do not allow the wiper arm to fall onto the window glass; it could damage the glass.
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4. Firmly insert the retainer (C) into the groove (D) in the
wiper blade. Refer to the illustration to ensure that the retainers are cor- rectly aligned as you insert them into the groove.
NOTE●
If a retainer is not supplied with the new wiper blade, use the retainer from the old blade.
General maintenance
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Fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust gas leakageLook under the body of your vehicle to check for fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust gas leaks.Exterior and interior lamp operationOperate the combination lamp sw
itch to check that all lamps
are functioning properly. If the lamps do not illuminate, the probable cause is a blown fuse or defective lamp bulb. Check
the fuses first. If there is no
blown fuses, check the lamp bulbs. For information regarding th
e inspection and replacement of
the fuses and the lamp bulbs, refer to “Fuses” on page 8-29 and“Replacement of lamp bulbs” on page 8-36. If the fuses and bulbs are all
OK, we recommend you to have
your vehicle checked and repaired.
WARNING
!●
If you see a suspicious fuel leak or if you smell fuel, do not operate the vehicle; we recommend you to call for assistance.
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Meter, gauge and indicator/warning lamps oper- ationRun the engine to check the operation of all meters, gauges, and indicator/warning lamps. If there is anything wrong, we recommend you to have yourvehicle inspected.Hinges and latches lubricationCheck all latches and hinges, and, if necessary, have them lubricated.
For cold and snowy weather
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Ventilation slotsThe ventilation slots in front of the windscreen should be keptclear of leaves or brushed clear
after heavy snowfall, so that the
operation of the heating and ventilation systems will not beimpaired.WeatherstrippingTo prevent freezing of the weat
herstripping on th
e doors, bon-
net, etc., they should be tr
eated with silicone grease.
Additional equipmentIt is a good idea to carry a shov
el or a short-handled spade in
the vehicle during the winter so
that you can clear away snow
if you get stranded. A small hand-brush for sweeping snow off the vehicle and a plastic scrape
r for the windscreen and rear
window are also useful.
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Maintenance
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Fusible links
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The fusible links will melt to pr
event a fire if a large current
attempts to flow through
certain electrical systems.
In case of a melted fusible lin
k, we recommend you to have
your vehicle inspected. For the fusible links, please refe
r to “Engine compartment fuse
location table” on page 8-32.
Fuses
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Fuse block location
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To prevent damage to the electrical system due to short-circuiting or overloading, each
individual circuit is provided
with a fuse. There are fuse blocks in the pa
ssenger compartment and in the
engine compartment.Passenger compartmentThe fuse block in the passenger
compartment is located in front
of the driver’s seat at the position shown in the illustration.
WARNING
!●
Fusible links must not be replaced by any other device. Failing to fit the
correct fusible link may
result in fire in the vehi
cle, property destruction and
serious or fatal inju
ries at any time.
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Engine compartmentIn the engine compartment, the
fuse block is located as shown
in the illustration.Fuse load capacity
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The fuse capacity and the name
of the electrical systems pro-
tected by the fuses are indicated
on the inside of the lid located
at the driver’s leg area and on th
e inside of the fuse block cover
for fuses located in the engine compartment.Passenger compartment fuse location table
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NOTE●
Spare fuses are contained in
the fuse block lid. Always
use a fuse of the same capacity for replacement.
Passenger compartment fuse location
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