MITSUBISHI TRITON 2011 Owners Manual

Easy select 4WD*
E00614700119
Shifting to rear-wheel drive or
4-wheel drive can
be made by operating the transfer shift lever (A).
Shift the transfer shift lever to an appropriate posi-
tion according to the road surface conditions. In ad-
dition, the 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp in-
dicates the transfer shift lever shifting state. Refer
to “2WD/4WD operation indication lamp” on page
4-28.
Vehicles with manual transmission
Vehicles with automatic transmission Transfer shift lever position and 2WD/
4WD operation indication lamp
E00614800080 Transfer shift lever
position 2WD/4WD
operation in-
dication lamp Driving con-
ditions
2H Rear-wheel
drive When driv-
ing on dry
paved road.
4H 4-wheel
drive When driv-
ing on rough,
sand or snow
covered
roads.
4L Low range 4-
wheel drive When driv-
ing up or
down steep
hills,
on
rough

or
muddy roads
(especially
when in-
creased tor-
que is re-
quired). : Illuminate
: Remain offNOTE
l On vehicles with automatic
transmission,
when

the transfer shift lever is in “4L”, the
transmission will not shift into the overdrive
gear. CAUTION
l
The “4L” range gives
maximum
torque
for lowspeed driving on steep slopes, as
well as sandy, muddy, and other difficult
surfaces. On vehicles with automatic
transmission, do not exceed speeds of ap-
proximately 70 km/h (43 mph) in “4L”
range.
l Do not drive your vehicle in the “4H” or
“4L” on dry paved roads and highways.
Doing so may result in excessive tyre
wear, increased fuel consumption, and
possible noise generation. It may also in-
crease the differential oil temperature,
which may damage the drive system. Fur-
ther, the drive train will be subjected to
excessive loading, resulting in oil leakage,
component seizure, or other serious prob-
lems. On dry paved roads and highways,
drive the vehicle in “2H” only. Starting and driving
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Transfer shift lever operation
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The shift pattern is shown
on the transfer shift lev-
er knob. The transfer shift lever should be positioned in ac-
cordance with the following operating conditions:
To shift from To Procedure
Vehicles with manual transmission Vehicles with automatic transmission
2H 4H
The transfer shift lever can be operated while the vehicle is
either moving or stationary.
When the vehicle is not in motion, shift the gearshift lever
to the “N” (Neutral) position before operating the transfer
shift lever.
When the vehicle is moving, and only while it can be
steered straight ahead, release the accelerator pedal before
operating the transfer shift lever. The transfer shift lever can be operated while the vehicle
is either moving or stationary.
When the vehicle is not in motion, shift the selector lever
to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position before operating the
transfer shift lever.
When the vehicle is moving, and only while it can be
steered straight ahead, shift the selector lever to the “D”
(DRIVE) position, and release the accelerator pedal be-
fore operating the transfer shift lever.
4H
2H
4H 4L
Stop the vehicle, depress the clutch pedal to the floor and
operate the transfer shift lever. Stop the vehicle, shift the selector lever to the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position, and operate the transfer shift lever.
If operation is made with the selector lever placed in any
other position than “N” (NEUTRAL) position, a gear
noise may be generated,
with

a possible failure to shift in-
to a proper gear.
4L
4H Starting and driving
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NOTE
l Shifting
of the transfer shift
lever between
“2H” ↔ “4H” should only be done at speeds
below 100 km/h (62 mph).
l During driving, never attempt to shift from
“4H” to “4L”.
l When shifting from “2H” to “4H” in cold
weather while the vehicle is in motion, the
transmission gear may make some noise. In
cold weather, try to shift the gear while the
vehicle is stopped.
l There may be a case that the transfer shift lev-
er feels heavy when it is moved from “4H”
to “2H” with the steering wheel in turned po-
sition.
This is normal and not any indication of trou-
ble. CAUTION
l
Do not operate the
transfer
shift lever
while the rear wheels of the vehicle are
slipping on snow or ice. 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp
E00615000092 When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position,
the 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp

shows
the shifting condition. The 2WD/4WD operation in-
dication lamp comes on at each transfer shift lever
position as follows: Except for vehicles for Russia and Ukraine
“2H” ↔ “4H” Transfer shift lever posi-
tion 2WD/4WD operation
indication lamp
2H Drive mode switching
in progress 4H
: BlinkStarting and driving
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: Illuminate
: Remain off
NOTE l The
2WD/4WD operation indication lamp
blinks
while the selection is in process. Take
the following precautions when the indica-
tion lamp is blinking or remains off. • Keep the steering wheel in the straightahead position while making range selec-
tions. If you attempt to drive forward
with the steering wheel turned, gear rat-
tling may occur and the desired range
may not actually be selected.
• If the 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp continues blinking after a “2H” ↔
“4H” selection has been made with the ve-
hicle moving, hold the steering wheel in
the straight ahead position and slowly de-
press the accelerator pedal several times. Vehicles for Russia and Ukraine
“2H” ↔ “4H” Transfer shift
lever position 2WD/4WD operation indication
lamp
2H
Drive mode
switching in progress
4H
: Illuminate
: Remain offNOTE
l When the transfer shift
lever
is shifted be-
tween 2H ↔ 4H, the 2WD/4WD operation in-
dication lamp does not switch to illuminate
or remain off while the selection is in proc-
ess. Take the following precautions when the
indication lamp is remains on or off. • Keep the steering wheel in the straightahead position while making range selec-
tions. If you attempt to drive forward
with the steering wheel turned, gear rat-
tling may occur and the desired range
may not actually be selected.
• When the transfer shift lever is shifted be- tween “2H” ↔ “4H” while the vehicle is
stopped, the 2WD/4WD operation indica-
tion lamp does not switch to illuminate or
remain off while the selection is in proc-
ess. Drive slowly and normally after con-
firming that the lamp is switched.
• Do not move the selector lever while the 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp is
switched.
• If the 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp does not switch after a “2H” ↔
“4H” selection has been made with the ve-
hicle moving, hold the steering wheel in
the straight ahead position and slowly de-
press the accelerator pedal several times. Starting and driving
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“4H” ↔ “4L”
Transfer shift lever posi-
tion 2WD/4WD operation
indication lamp
4H
Drive mode switching
in progress
4L
: Illuminate
: Remain off NOTE
l The
2WD/4WD operation indication lamp
will go out momentarily during shifting proc-
ess
from “4H” to “4L” or vice versa, as the
transfer shift lever passes through the neutral
position.
Be sure to operate the transfer shift lever un-
til the 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp
illuminates again.
l If, after a “4H” ↔ “4L” selection has been
made, the 2WD/4WD operation indication
lamp remains off and the desired range is not
actually selected, return the transfer shift lev-
er to its previous position. Place the steering
wheel in the straight ahead position, drive
the vehicle forward, and release the accelera-
tor pedal. Next, hold down the clutch pedal
(with manual transmission) or place the selec-
tor lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position
(with automatic transmission) and make the
range selection again. Super select 4WD*
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Shifting to rear-wheel drive
or
4-wheel drive can
be made by operating the transfer shift lever (A).
Shift the transfer shift lever to an appropriate posi-
tion according to the road surface conditions. In ad-
dition, the 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp in-
dicates the transfer shift lever shifting state. Refer
to “2WD/4WD operation indication lamp” on page
4-33.
Vehicles with manual transmission
Vehicles with automatic transmission Starting and driving
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Transfer shift lever position and 2WD/
4WD operation indication lamp
E00605800228Transfer shift lever
position 2WD/4WD
operation in- dicationlamp Driving con-
ditions
2H Rear-wheel
drive When driv-
ing on dry
paved road.
4H Full-time 4-
wheel drive The basic
position for
super select
4WD.
When driv-
ing
on
dry
paved or
slippery
roads.
4HLc Centre dif-
ferential
lock engag- ed 4-wheel drive When driv-
ing on
rough, sand
or snow
cov-
ered roads.
4LLc Low range
centre

differ-
ential lock
engaged 4-
wheel drive When driv-
ing up or
down steep
hills,
on
rough

or
muddy
roads (espe-
cially when
increased
torque is re-
quired). : Illuminate
: Remain off
NOTE l On
vehicles with automatic transmission,
when the transfer shift lever is in “4LLc”, the
transmission

will not shift into the overdrive
gear. CAUTION
l
The “4LLc” range gives
maximum
tor-
que for low-speed driving on steep slopes,
as well as sandy, muddy, and other diffi-
cult surfaces. On vehicles with automatic
transmission, do not exceed speeds of ap-
proximately 70 km/h (43 mph) in “4LLc”
range.
l Do not drive your vehicle in the “4HLc”
or “4LLc” on dry paved roads and high-
ways. Doing so may result in excessive
tyre wear, increased fuel consumption,
and possible noise generation. It may also
increase the differential oil temperature,
which may damage the drive system. Fur-
ther, the drive train will be subjected to
excessive loading, resulting in oil leakage,
component seizure, or other serious prob-
lems. On dry paved roads and highways,
drive the vehicle in “2H” or “4H” only. Transfer shift lever operation
E00605900173
The shift pattern is shown

on the transfer shift lev-
er knob. The transfer shift lever should be positioned in ac-
cordance with the following operating conditions:
: Not push down the transfer shift lever
: Push down the transfer shift lever Starting and driving
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To shift from To Procedure
Vehicles with manual transmission Vehicles with automatic transmission
2H 4H
The transfer shift lever can be operated while the vehicle is
either moving or stationary.
When the vehicle is not in motion, shift the gearshift lever
to the “N” (Neutral) position before operating the transfer
shift lever.
When the vehicle is moving, and only while it can be
steered straight ahead, and release the accelerator pedal be-
fore operating the transfer shift lever. The transfer shift lever can be operated while the vehicle
is either moving or stationary.
When the vehicle is not in motion, shift the selector lever
to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position before operating the
transfer shift lever.
When the vehicle is moving, and only while it can be
steered straight ahead, shift the selector lever to the “D”
(DRIVE) position, and release the accelerator pedal be-
fore operating the transfer shift lever.
4H
2H or 4HLc
4HLc 4H
4HLc 4LLc
Stop the vehicle, depress the clutch pedal to the floor and
operate the transfer shift lever while keeping the transfer
shift lever pushed down.
Keep depressing the clutch pedal while the 2WD/4WD op-
eration indication lamp continues to blink. Stop the vehicle, shift the selector lever to the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position, and operate the transfer shift lever
while keeping the transfer shift lever pushed down.
If operation is made with the selector lever placed in any
other position than “N” (NEUTRAL) position, a gear
noise may be generated, with
a possible failure to shift in-
to a proper gear.
4LLc
4HLcNOTE
l Shifting
of the transfer shift

lever between
“2H” ↔ “4H” should only be done at speeds
below 100 km/h (62 mph).
l During driving, never attempt to shift from
“4HLc” to “4LLc”.
l When shifting from “2H” to “4H” in cold
weather while the vehicle is in motion, the
transmission gear may make some noise. In
cold weather, try to shift the gear while the
vehicle is stopped. l
When
the transfer shift
lever is shifted from
“4H” to “4HLc” while the vehicle is stopped,
the 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp
blinks while the selection is in process. Drive
slowly and normally after confirming that
the lamp is illuminated. (Refer to “2WD/
4WD operation indication lamp” on page
4-33.)
l Do not move the selector lever while the 2WD/
4WD operation indication lamp is blinking.
l The 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp
will go out momentarily during shifting proc-
ess from “4HLc” to “4LLc” or vice versa, as
the transfer shift lever passes through the neu-
tral position.
Be sure to operate the transfer shift lever un-
til the 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp
illuminates again. l
There may be a case that the transfer shift lev-
er feels heavy when it is moved from “2H”
to “4H” with the steering wheel in turned po-
sition.
This is normal and not any indication of trou-
ble. CAUTION
l
Do not operate the
transfer
shift lever
while the rear wheels of the vehicle are
slipping on snow or ice. Starting and driving
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2WD/4WD operation indication lamp
E00625900036A- Front wheel lamp
B- Centre differential lock lamp
C- Rear wheel lamp
When the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position,
the 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp shows
the shifting condition. The 2WD/4WD operation in-
dication lamp comes on at each transfer shift lever
position as follows: “2H” ↔ “4H” Transfer shift lever posi-
tion 2WD/4WD operation
indication lamp
2H
Drive mode switching
in progress
4H
: Blink
: Illuminate
: Remain off“4H” ↔ “4HLc” Transfer shift lever posi-
tion 2WD/4WD operation
indication lamp
4H
Drive mode switching
in progress
4HLc
: Blink
: Illuminate
: Remain off Starting and driving
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“4HLc” ↔ “4LLc”
Transfer shift lever posi-
tion 2WD/4WD operation
indication lamp
4HLc
Drive mode switching
in progress
4LLc
: Blink
: Illuminate
: Remain off
NOTE l The
2WD/4WD operation indication lamp
blinks
while the selection is in process. Take the following precautions when the indica-
tion lamp is blinking or remains off.
• Keep the steering wheel
in

the straight
ahead position while making range selec-
tions. If you attempt to drive forward
with the steering wheel turned, gear rat-
tling may occur and the desired range
may not actually be selected.
• If you move the transfer shift lever from “4H” to “4HLc” while the vehicle is sta-
tionary, keep your speed initially very
low when you subsequently make a stand-
ing start. Before driving at normal
speeds, confirm that the centre differen-
tial lock lamp has changed from blinking
to steady illumination.
• If you move the transfer shift lever from “4HLc” to “4H” and the centre differen-
tial lock lamp does not stop blinking,
place the steering wheel in the straight
ahead position and slowly depress the ac-
celerator pedal several times.
• If you move the transfer shift lever from “4H” to “2H” and the front wheel lamp
does not stop blinking, confirm safety
around the vehicle then accelerate, decel-
erate, and reverse until the front wheel
lamp goes off. When the front wheel
lamp goes off, you can then proceed to
drive the vehicle.
If you accelerate, decelerate, and reverse
but the front wheel lamp still does not
stop blinking, return the transfer shift lev-
er to “4H” then have your vehicle inspec-
ted. l
When you move the
transfer shift lever from
“4H” to “4HLc”, there may be a slight delay
before the centre differential lock lamp illu-
minates. Starting and driving
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Rear differential lock*
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If one wheel starts to
spin freely and the vehicle be-
comes stuck and cannot be freed even using 4-
wheel drive, the rear differential lock switch (A)
can be used to activate the rear differential lock for
extra traction. Operating the rear differential lock
1. Move the transfer shift lever

to “4L” or “4H”
position (easy select 4WD), “4LLc” or
“4HLc” position (super select 4WD).
2. To activate the rear differential lock, press the rear differential lock switch (1). 3. To deactivate the rear differential lock, press
the rear differential lock switch (2). CAUTION
l
Operate the rear differential
lock
switch
after the wheels are stopped. Operating
the switch with the wheels turning may
cause the vehicle to dart in unexpected di-
rections.
NOTE l The
rear differential lock does

not operate
when the transfer shift lever is in “2H” posi-
tion (easy select 4WD), “2H” or “4H” posi-
tion (super select 4WD).
l When the rear differential is locked with the
transfer shift lever in “4L” or “4H” position
(easy select 4WD), “4LLc” or “4HLc” posi-
tion (super select 4WD) changing the shift
lever to “2H” position (easy select 4WD),
“2H” or “4H” position (super select 4WD)
makes the rear differential unlock automati-
cally. The rear differential lock indication
lamp
E00606300350
When the ignition switch
is

turned to the “ON” po-
sition, the rear differential lock indication lamp (A)
in the meter cluster illuminates for a few seconds
then indicates the rear differential lock’s operating
status (activated or deactivated).
Easy select 4WD
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