maintenance MITSUBISHI TRITON 2011 Owner's Manual

Wheel condition
E010018007971- Location of the tread wear indicator
2- Tread wear indicator
Check the tyres for
cuts, cracks and other damage.
Replace the tyres if there are deep cuts or cracks.
Also check each tyre for pieces of metal or pebbles.
The use of worn tyres can be very dangerous be-
cause of the greater chance of skidding or hydro-
planing. The tread depth of the tyres must exceed
1.6 mm in order for the tyres to meet the minimum
requirement for use.
If there are tread wear indicators on the tyres, they
will appear in six places on the surface of the tyre
as the tyre wears, thereby indicating that the tyre
no longer meets the minimum requirement for use.
When these wear indicators appear, the tyres must
be replaced with new ones.
Check that the wheel nuts are tightened correctly.
Refer to the section entitled “For emergencies” for
information concerning replacement of the tyres. NOTE
l The
mark and the location

of the tyre tread
wear indicators are different depending on
the tyre manufacturer.

On 4-wheel drive vehicles, when replacement of
any of the tyres is necessary, replace all of them. CAUTION
l
Always use tyres of
the
same size, same
type, and same brand, and which have no
wear differences.
Using tyres of different size, type, brands
or degree of wear, will increase the differ-
ential oil temperature, resulting in possi-
ble damage to the driving system. Fur-
ther, the drive train will be subjected to
excessive loading, possibly leading to oil
leakage, component seizure, or other seri-
ous faults.
Replacing tyres and wheels E01007200038 CAUTION
l
Avoid using different size
tyres
from the
one listed and the combined use of differ-
ent types of tyres, as this can affect driv-
ing safety.
Refer to “Tyres and wheels” on page
9-18. CAUTION
l
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 cor-
rectly. We recommend you to consult a
specialist before using wheels that you
have.
Tyre rotation E01001900990
Tyre wear varies with vehicle conditions, road sur-
face conditions and
individual driver’s

driving hab-
its. To equalize the wear and help extend tyre life,
it is recommended to rotate the tyres immediately
after discovery of abnormal wear, or whenever the
wear difference between the front and rear tyres is
recognizable. Maintenance
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When rotating tyres, check for uneven wear and
damage. Abnormal wear is usually
caused by incor-
rect tyre pressure, improper wheel alignment, out
of balance wheel, or severe braking. We recom-
mend you to have it checked to determine the
cause of irregular tread wear.
Spare tyre used*
Spare tyre not used Front
Front
Front
Tyres that have arrows showing rotation direction *- If the spare tyre wheel differs from the stand-
ard tyre wheel, do
not

perform tyre rotation us-
ing a spare wheel. CAUTION
l
If the tyres have arrows
(A) indicating
the correct direction of rotation, swap the
front and rear wheels on the left hand
side of the vehicle and the front and rear
wheels on the right hand side of the vehi-
cle separately. Keep each tyre on its origi-
nal side of the vehicle. When fitting the
tyres, make sure the arrows point in the
direction in which the wheels will turn
when the vehicle moves forward. Any
tyre whose arrow points in the wrong di-
rection will not perform to its full poten-
tial.
Front CAUTION
l
Avoid the combined use
of
different types
of tyres.
Using different types of tyres can affect ve-
hicle performance and safety. Snow tyres
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The use of snow tyres

is recommended for driving
on snow and ice. To preserve driving stability,
mount snow tyres of the same size and tread pat-
tern on all 4 wheels.
Snow tyres worn more than 50% are no longer suit-
able for use as snow tyres.
Snow tyres which do not meet specifications must
not be used. CAUTION
l
Observe permissable maximum speed
for
your snow tyres and the legal speed limit.
NOTE l The
laws

and regulations concerning

snow
tyres (driving speed, required use, type, etc.)
vary. Find out and follow the laws and regu-
lations in the area you intend to drive.
l If flange nuts are used on your vehicle,
change to tapered nuts when steel wheels are
used.
Tyre chains E01002101534
It is recommended that snow chains are carried in
snow regions and fitted when

required to the rear
wheels.
On 4WD vehicles in which the driving power is dis-
tributed preferentially to the rear wheels, ensure
that the tyre chains are fitted on the rear.
Use only tyre chains which are designed for use
with the tyres mounted on the vehicle: use of the in-
correct size or type of chain could result in damage
to the vehicle body. Maintenance
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Before fitting tyre chains, we recommend you to
consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Serv-
ice Point. The max. chain height is as follows. Tyre size Wheel size Max. chain
height [mm] 195R15C,
215/70R15C *
15x6.0 JJ
22205R16C 16x6.0 JJ
205/80R16 16x6.0 JJ
245/70R16 16x7.0 J
245/65R17 17x7.5 J
* : 215/70R15C size should only

be used as snow
tyres. The speed limit for tyre chain is 50 km/h (30 mph)
and remove the
tyre

chains as soon as possible on
snow free roads. WARNING
l DO NOT use a
jack
when fitting the
chains, as in thsee conditions, the tyres
may slip on the icy road causing the vehi-
cle to slip off the jack. CAUTION
l
Practice fitting the chains
before
you
need them.
Don’t expect help from other people in
the cold.
l Choose a clear straight stretch of road
where you can pull over and still be seen
while you are fitting the chains. CAUTION
l
Do not fit chains before
you need them.
This will wear out your tyres and the
road surface.
l After driving around 100-300 metres,
stop and retighten the chains.
l Drive carefully and do not exceed
50 km/h (30 mph). Remember, fitting
chains is not going to stop accidents from
happening.
l When tyre chains are installed, take care
that they do not damage the disc wheel or
body.
l 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 the chain and fitting
cannot be brought into contact with the
wheel.
l 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.
l Install the chains only on the rear tyres
and tighten them as tightly as possible
with the ends securely fastened.
NOTE l The
laws and regulations concerning

the use
of tyre chains vary. Find out and follow the
laws and regulations of the area you're driv-
ing in.
In most countries, it is prohibited by law to
use tyre chains on roads without snow. Clutch pedal free play*
E01002200222
Press down the clutch pedal

with your fingers until
initial resistance is felt.
This distance should be within the specified range. A- Free play: 3 to 8 mm
If the clutch pedal free

play is not within the stand-
ard range, we recommend you to have it checked. Maintenance
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Brake pedal free play
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Stop the engine, depress the
brake pedal several
times, and press down the pedal with your fingers
until initial resistance is felt. This distance should
be within the specified range. A- Free play: 3 to 8 mm
If the brake pedal free

play is not within the stand-
ard range, we recommend you to have it checked. Parking brake lever stroke
E01002400527
Pull the parking brake lever

up to check the num-
ber of “clicks” that the ratchet makes. One click rep-
resents a lever movement of one notch. The lever
should move the specified number of notches for
normal brake application.
Type 1
A
Type 2 (LHD)
Type 2 (RHD) A- Parking brake lever stroke
Type 1 8 to 9 notches
Type 2 11 to 13 notches
(Parking brake adjustment when pulled

with
the force of 200 N)
If the parking brake lever stroke is out of the stand-
ard range, we recommend you to have it checked. WARNING
l Continued operation of the
vehicle
with
the parking brake lever out of adjust-
ment may result in the vehicle moving
when unattended. Maintenance
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Wiper blades
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When lifting the wiper arms
off the windscreen,
first raise the driver’s side wiper arm and then the
passenger’s side wiper arm.
When returning them to their original positions,
first put the passenger’s side wiper arm back in
place and then the driver’s side wiper arm.
If the blades are frozen to the windscreen, do not
operate the wipers until the ice has melted and the
blades are freed, otherwise the wiper motor may be
damaged.
Wiper blade rubber replacement
Driver’s side
1. Lift the wiper arm off the windscreen.
2. Pull the wiper blade until its stopper (A) dis-engages from the hook (B). Then, pull the
wiper blade further to remove it. NOTE
l 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. For LHD vehicles refer to the illustration to
ensure
that the retainers
are

correctly aligned
as you attach them.
LHD
RHD 4. Insert the wiper blade into the arm, starting
with the opposite end

of the blade from the
stopper. Make sure the hook (B) is fitted cor-
rectly in the grooves in the blade. NOTE
l If
retainers are not supplied

with the new wip-
er blade, use the retainers from the old blade.
5. Push the wiper blade until the hook (B) en- gages securely with the stopper (A). Passenger’s side
1. Lift the wiper arm off the windscreen.
2. Pull the wiper

blade until its stopper (A) dis-
engages from the hook (B). Then, pull the
wiper blade further to remove it. Maintenance
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NOTE
l 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 re-
tainers are correctly aligned as you attach
them. 4. Insert the wiper blade into the arm, starting
with the opposite end

of the blade from the
stopper. Make sure the hook (B) is fitted cor-
rectly in the grooves in the blade.
NOTE l If retainers are not supplied with the new wip-
er blade, use the retainers from the old blade. 5. Push the wiper blade until the hook (B) en-
gages securely with the stopper (A). General maintenance
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Fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust
gas leakage
Look under the body of

your vehicle to check for
fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust gas leaks. WARNING
l If
you
see a
suspicious
fuel leak or if you
smell fuel, do not operate the vehicle; we
recommend you to call for assistance.
Exterior and interior lamp operation
Operate the combination lamp switch

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 the inspection and re-
placement of the fuses and the lamp bulbs, refer to
“Fuses” on page 8-20 and “Replacement of lamp
bulbs” on page 8-23.
If the fuses and bulbs are all OK, we recommend
you to have your vehicle checked and repaired.
Meter, gauge and indicator/warning
lamps operation
Run the engine to check the operation of all meters,
gauges, and indicator/warning lamps.
If there is anything wrong, we recommend you to
have your vehicle inspected. Maintenance
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Hinges and latches lubrication
Check all latches and
hinges,
and lubricate if neces-
sary by first cleaning and then applying multipur-
pose grease. For cold and snowy weather
E01002800257
Ventilation slots
The ventilation slots in front
of the windscreen
should be kept clear of leaves or brushed clear after
heavy snowfall, so that the operation of the heating
and ventilation systems will not be impaired.
Weatherstripping
To prevent freezing of the weatherstripping on the
doors, bonnet, etc., they should be treated with sili-
cone grease or spray.
Additional equipment
It is a good idea to carry a shovel or a short-han-
dled 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 vehi-
cle and a plastic scraper for the windscreen and
rear window are also useful. Fusible links
E01002900030
The fusible links will melt
to prevent a fire if a
large current attempts to flow through certain elec-
trical systems.
In case of a melted fusible link, we recommend
you to have your vehicle inspected. Maintenance
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Fuses
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Fuse block location E01007600032
To prevent damage to the electrical system due to
shortcircuiting or overloading, each individual
cir-
cuit is provided with a fuse.
There are fuse blocks in the passenger compart-
ment and in the engine compartment.
Passenger compartment
The fuse block in the passenger compartment is lo-
cated in front of the driver’s seat at the position
shown in the illustration. Engine compartment
In the engine compartment, the

fuse block is loca-
ted as shown in the illustration. 1- Push the knob.
2- Remove the cover.
Fuse load capacity E01007700033
The fuse capacity and

the name of the electrical sys-
tems protected by
the fuses

are indicated on the in-
side of the fuse lid located at the driver’s leg area
and on the inside of the fuse block cover for fuses
located in the engine compartment.
Passenger compartment fuse location table E01007900501
NOTE l Spare
fuses are contained in

the fuse lid. Al-
ways use a fuse of the same capacity for re-
placement.
Passenger compartment fuse location (LHD) Maintenance
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Passenger compartment fuse location (RHD)No. Symbol Electrical system Ca-
pacity
1 Tail lamp (left) 7.5 A
2 Cigarette lighter 15 A
3 Ignition coil 10 A
4 Starter motor 7.5 A
5 Sunroof 20 A
6 Accessory socket 15 A No. Symbol Electrical system Ca-
pacity
7 Tail lamp (right) 7.5 A
8 Outside rear-view mirrors 7.5 A
9 Engine control unit 7.5 A
10 Control unit 7.5 A
11 Rear fog lamp 10 A
12 Central door lock 15 A
13 Room lamp
10 A
14 Rear window wiper 15 A
15 Gauge 7.5 A
16 Relay 7.5 A
17 Heated seat 20 A
18 Option
10 A
19 Heated door mirror 7.5 A
20 Windscreen wiper 20 A
21 Reversing lamps 7.5 A
22 Demister 30 A
23 Heater 30 A
24 Power seat 40 A
25 Radio 10 A No. Symbol Electrical system Ca-
pacity
26 Electronic controlled unit 15 A
27 — Spare fuse 7.5 A
28 — Spare fuse 20 A
29 — Spare fuse 30 A l
Some fuses may not
be
installed on your ve-
hicle, depending on the vehicle model or spec-
ifications.
l The table above shows the main equipment
corresponding to each fuse.
The fuse block does not contain spare 10 A
and 15 A fuses. If a fuse of one of these ca-
pacities blows, replace it temporarily by bor-
rowing the one that matches from:
10 A: Radio
15 A: Cigarette lighter
Replace the borrowed fuse as soon as possible. Maintenance
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Engine compartment fuse location table
E01008000583Engine compartment fuse location
FrontNo. Symbol Electrical system Ca-
pacity
1 — ——
2 Electric window system
40 A
3 Ignition switch
40 A
4 Air conditioning compres-
sor
10 A
5 Condenser fan motor
20 A No. Symbol Electrical system Ca-
pacity
6 Headlamp high-beam
(left)
10 A
7 Headlamp high-beam
(right)
10 A
8 Headlamp low beam (left)
10 A
9 Headlamp low beam
(right)
10 A
10 Engine control
20 A
11 Alternator
7.5 A
12 Stop lamps
15 A
13 Horn
10 A
14 Automatic transmission
20 A
15 Hazard warning flasher
10 A
16 Fuel pump
15 A
17 Front fog lamps
15 A
18 Audio amp
20 A l
Some fuses may not
be
installed on your ve-
hicle, depending on the vehicle model or spec-
ifications.
l The table above shows the main equipment
corresponding to each fuse. Identification of fuse
E01008100308 Capacity Colour
7.5 A Brown
10 A Red
15 A Blue
20 A Yellow
30 A Green (fuse type)/
Pink (fusible link type)
40 A Green (fusible link type) Fuse replacement
E01007800656
1. Before replacing a fuse, always turn off the
electrical circuit concerned and
place the ig-
nition switch in the “LOCK” position.
2. Pull the fuse lid (A) to remove it.
3. Remove the fuse puller (B) from the fuse lid (A). Maintenance
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