Mitsubishi L200 (2018 year). Instruction

CAUTION

Do not leave the key in the “ON” position
for a long time when the engine is not run-
ning, doing so will cause the battery to be
discharged.

Do not turn the key to the “START” position
while the engine is running. Doing so could
damage the starter motor.

Engine switch*

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In order to prevent theft, the engine will not
start unless a preregistered keyless operation
key is used. (Engine immobilizer function)
If you are carrying the keyless operation key,
you can start the engine.

CAUTION

The  indication  lamp  (A)  will  flash  orange
when  there  is  a  problem  or  malfunction  in
the keyless operation system. Never drive if
the  indication  lamp  on  the  engine  switch  is
flashing  orange.  Immediately  contact  a
MITSUBISHI  MOTORS  Authorized  Serv-
ice Point.

If the engine switch operation is not smooth
and feels like it is sticking, do not operate
the

switch.

Immediately

contact

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.

NOTE

When operating the engine switch, press the
switch  all  the  way  in.  If  the  switch  is  not
fully pressed, the engine may not start or the
operation  mode  may  not  change.  If  the  en-
gine  switch  is  pressed  correctly,  there  is  no
need to hold the engine switch down.

NOTE

When  the  battery  in  the  keyless  operation
key  has  worn  out,  or  the  keyless  operation
key  is  out  of  the  vehicle,  a  warning  lamp
will blink for 5 seconds.

Operation mode of the engine

switch and its function

OFF
The  indication  lamp  on  the  engine  switch
turns off.
The  operation  mode  cannot  be  put  in  OFF
when the selector lever is in any position oth-
er than the “P” (PARK) position (A/T).

ACC
Electrical  devices  such  as  the  audio  and  ac-
cessory socket can be operated.
The indication lamp on the engine switch il-
luminates orange.

ON

Engine switch*

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All vehicle’s electrical devices can be operat-
ed.
The indication lamp on the engine switch il-
luminates green. The indication lamp turns
off when the engine is running.

NOTE

Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic
immobilizer..
To start the engine, the ID code transmitted
by the transponder inside the key must
match the code registered in the immobilizer
computer. Refer to “Electronic immobilizer
(Anti-theft starting system)” on page 3-03.

Changing the operation mode

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If  you  press  the  engine  switch  without  de-
pressing  the  brake  pedal  (A/T)  or  the  clutch
pedal  (M/T),  you  can  change  the  operation
mode in the order of OFF, ACC, ON, OFF.

CAUTION

When the engine is not running, put the op-
eration mode in OFF. Leaving the operation
mode in ON or ACC for a long time when
the engine is not running may cause the bat-
tery to be discharged, making it impossible
to start the engine, lock and unlock the steer-
ing wheel.

When  the  battery  is  disconnected,  the  cur-
rent operation mode is memorized. After re-
connecting the battery, the memorized mode
is selected automatically. Before disconnect-
ing  the  battery  for  repair  or  replacement,
make sure to put the operation mode in OFF.
Be  careful  if  you  are  not  sure  which  opera-
tion mode the vehicle is in when the battery
is run down.

The operation mode cannot be changed from
OFF to ACC or ON if the keyless operation
key is not detected to be in the vehicle. Refer
to “Keyless operation system: Operating
range for starting the engine and changing
the operation mode” on page 3-09.

When there is the keyless operation key in
the vehicle and the operation mode isn’t
change, the keyless operation key may have
worn out.

NOTE

If the operation mode cannot be changed to
OFF, perform the following procedure.

NOTE

Move the selector lever to the “P”
(PARK) position, and then change
the operation mode to OFF. (For ve-
hicles with A/T)

One of the other causes could be low
battery  voltage.  If  this  occurs,  the
keyless  entry  system,  keyless  opera-
tion  function  and  steering  lock  will
also

not

operate.

Contact

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.

ACC power auto-cutout func-

tion

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After  about  30  minutes  has  elapsed  with  the
operation  mode  in  ACC,  the  function  auto-
matically  cuts  out  the  power  for  the  audio
system and other electric devices that can be
operated  with  that  position.  (only  that  driv-
er’s door has closed and the selector lever in
the “P” (PARK) position)
When  you  open  driver’s  door  or  the  engine
switch  operate  again,  the  power  is  supplied
again.

Engine switch*

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NOTE

When ACC power supply automatic stop,
the steering wheel can’t lock and you can’t
lock and unlock the doors by the keyless en-
try key and keyless operation key.

It is possible to modify functions as follows:

•

The time until the power cuts out can be
changed to approximately 60 minutes.

•

The ACC power auto-cutout function can
be deactivated.
For details, we recommend you to consult
a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.

Operation mode OFF reminder

system

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When the operation mode is in any mode oth-
er  than  OFF,  if  you  try  to  lock  the  doors  by
pressing  the  driver’s  or  front  passenger’s
door lock/unlock switch, a warning lamp will
blink,  the  outer  buzzer  will  sound  and  you
cannot lock the doors.

Operation mode ON reminder

system

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If the driver’s door is opened with the engine
stopped and the operation mode in any mode
other  than  OFF,  the  operation  mode  ON  re-
minder  inner  buzzer  sounds  intermittently  to
remind  you  to  put  the  operation  mode  in
OFF.

Steering wheel lock

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Except for vehicles equipped with the key-
less operation system

To lock

Remove the key at the “LOCK” position.
Turn the steering wheel until it is locked.

To unlock

Turn the key to the “ACC” position while
moving the steering wheel slightly right and
left.

CAUTION

Remove the key when leaving the vehicle.
In some countries, it is prohibited to leave
the key in the vehicle when parked.

For vehicles equipped with the keyless op-
eration system

To lock

After pressing the engine switch and opera-
tion mode in OFF, when driver’s door is
opened, the steering wheel is locked.

Steering wheel lock

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NOTE

When the following operation is performed
with the operation mode in OFF, the steering
wheel is locked.

•

Open or close the driver’s door.

•

Close all the doors.

•

Open one of the doors when all the doors
are closed.

•

Lock all the doors with the keyless entry
system or the keyless operation function.

•

The selector lever is the “P” (PARK) po-
sition (A/T).

When the door is opened while the steering
wheel does not lock, the buzzer sounds to
alert the steering wheel is unlocked.

To unlock

The following methods can be used to unlock
the steering wheel.

Put the operation mode in ACC.

Start the engine.

CAUTION

If the engine is stopped while driving, do not
open a door or press the LOCK switch on
the key until the vehicle stops in a safe
place. This could cause the steering wheel to
lock, making it impossible to operate the ve-
hicle.

Carry the key with you when leaving the ve-
hicle.

CAUTION

If your vehicle needs to be towed, perform
the following operation to unlock the steer-
ing wheel.

•

On vehicles with M/T, put the operation
mode in ACC or ON.

•

On vehicles with A/T, put the operation
mode in ON.

NOTE

When  the  steering  wheel  does  not  unlock,
the  warning  lamp  will  blink  and  the  inner
buzzer will sounds and warning lamp illumi-
nates.  Press  the  engine  switch  again  while
moving the steering wheel slightly right and
left.

NOTE

When  the  steering  wheel  lock  is  abnormal,
the warning lamp illuminates. Put the opera-
tion  mode  in  OFF  and  then  press  the  lock
switch  of  the  keyless  operation  key.  And
then press the engine switch, If the warning
lamp

illuminates

again,

contact

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.

If there is a fault in the steering wheel lock,
the warning lamp illuminates. Immediately
stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact
your nearest a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.

Steering wheel lock

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Starting and stopping the
engine

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Tips for starting

Except for vehicles equipped

with the keyless operation sys-

tem

Do not operate the starter motor continu-
ously  longer  than  10  seconds;  doing  so
could run down the battery. If the engine
does  not  start,  turn  the  ignition  switch
back  to  “LOCK”,  wait  a  few  seconds,
and  then  try  again.  Trying  repeatedly
with  the  starter  motor  still  turning  will
damage the starter mechanism.

WARNING

Never run the engine in a closed or poorly
ventilated area any longer than is needed
to move your vehicle in or out of the area.
Carbon monoxide gases are odourless and
can be fatal.

CAUTION

Never attempt to start the engine by pushing
or pulling the vehicle.

CAUTION

Do not run the engine at high speeds or drive
the vehicle at high speeds until the engine
has had a chance to warm up.

Release the ignition key as soon as the en-
gine starts to avoid damaging the starter mo-
tor.

If your vehicle is equipped with a turbo-
charger, do not stop the engine immediately
after high-speed or uphill driving. First al-
low the engine to idle to give the turbocharg-
er a chance to cool down.

For vehicles equipped with the

keyless operation system

The operation mode can be in any mode
to start the engine.

The starter motor will be turning for up
to  approximately  15  seconds  if  the  en-
gine switch is released at once. Pressing
the engine switch again while the starter
motor is still turning will stop the starter
motor. The starter motor will be turning
for  up  to  approximately  30  seconds
while the engine switch is pressed.
If  the  engine  does  not  start,  wait  for  a
while  and  then  attempt  to  start  the  en-
gine  again.  Trying  repeatedly  with  the
starter  motor  still  turning  will  damage
the starter mechanism.

WARNING

Never run the engine in a closed or poorly
ventilated area any longer than is needed
to move your vehicle in or out of the area.
Carbon monoxide gases are odourless and
can be fatal.

CAUTION

Never attempt to start the engine by pushing
or pulling the vehicle.

Do not run the engine at high speeds or drive
the vehicle at high speeds until the engine
has had a chance to warm up.

Starting the engine

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Except for vehicles equipped

with the keyless operation sys-

tem

1. Insert the ignition key and fasten the seat

belt.

2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal down

firmly with your right foot.

4. On vehicles equipped with M/T, depress

the clutch pedal all the way and place

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the  gearshift  lever  in  the  “N”  (Neutral)
position.
On  vehicles  equipped  with  A/T,  make
sure  the  selector  lever  is  in  the  “P”
(Park) position.

Vehicles
with 6M/T

Vehicles
with A/T

5. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” posi-

tion.
The diesel preheat indication lamp will
first illuminate, and then after a short
time go out, indicating that preheating is
completed.

NOTE

If the engine is cold, the diesel preheat indi-
cation lamp is on for a longer time.

NOTE

When the engine has not been started within
approximately 5 seconds after the diesel pre-
heat indication lamp went out, return the ig-
nition switch to the “LOCK” position. Then,
turn the switch to the “ON” position to pre-
heat the engine again.

When the engine is warm, the diesel preheat
indication lamp does not come on even if the
ignition key is placed in the “ON” position.
Start the engine by turning the ignition key
right to the “START” position.

6. Turn the ignition key to the “START”

position without depressing the accelera-
tor pedal, and release it when the engine
starts.

NOTE

Minor noises may be heard on engine start-
up. These will disappear as the engine
warms up.

Vehicles  for  Russia,  Kazakhstan  and  Uk-
raine, when ambient temperature is low even
after  the  engine  has  been  warmed  up,  and
when  the  gearshift  lever  is  put  in  the  “N”
(Neutral) position (M/T) or the selector lever
is  put  in  the  “P”  (PARK)  position  or  “N”
(NEUTRAL)  position  (A/T),  the  idling
speed may increase.
It does not indicate a malfunction.

For vehicles equipped with the keyless op-
eration system

1. Fasten the seat belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal down

firmly with your right foot.

NOTE

When  the  engine  is  not  started,  it  may  be-
come hard to depress the brake pedal and the
vehicle  may  not  be  able  to  detect  the  pedal
operation.
Therefore  the  engine  may  not  be  started.  In
such  a  case,  depress  the  brake  pedal  more
firmly than usual.

4. On vehicles equipped with M/T, depress

the clutch pedal all the way and place
the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral)
position.

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On vehicles equipped with A/T, make
sure the selector lever is in the “P”
(Park) position.

Vehicles
with 6M/T

Vehicles
with A/T

5. Press the engine switch.

The diesel preheat indication lamp will
first illuminate, and then after a short
time go out, indicating that preheating is
completed. The engine will start.

NOTE

If the engine is cold, the diesel preheat indi-
cation lamp is on for a longer time.

Putting  the  operation  mode  in  ON  will  also
start preheating the engine. When the engine
has not been started within approximately 5
seconds  after  the  diesel  preheat  indication
lamp  went  out,  put  the  operation  mode  in
OFF.  Then,  attempt  the  engine  start  proce-
dure to preheat the engine again.

NOTE

Minor noises may be heard on engine start-
up. These will disappear as the engine
warms up.

Stopping the engine

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Except for vehicles equipped

with the keyless operation sys-

tem

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Fully engage the parking brake while de-

pressing the brake pedal.

3. For vehicles equipped with M/T, turn the

ignition switch to the “LOCK” position
to stop the engine, and then move the
gearshift lever to the 1

(on a uphill) or

“R” (Reverse) (on a downhill) position.
For vehicles equipped with A/T, place
the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) po-
sition, and stop the engine.

For vehicles equipped with the keyless op-
eration system

WARNING

Do  not  operate  the  engine  switch  while
driving except in an emergency. If the en-
gine  is  stopped  while  driving,  the  brake
servomechanism  will  cease  to  function
and  braking  efficiency  will  deteriorate.
Also,  the  power  steering  system  will  not
function  and  it  will  require  greater  man-
ual  effort  to  operate  the  steering.  This
could result in a serious accident.

NOTE

If you have to bring the engine to an emer-
gency stop while driving, press and hold the
engine switch for 3 seconds or more, or
press it quickly 3 times or more. The engine
will stop and the operation mode will go to
ACC.

Do not stop the engine with the selector lev-
er in any position other than the “P” (PARK)
position (A/T). If the engine is stopped with
the selector lever in any position other than
the “P” (PARK) position, the operation
mode will go to ACC rather than OFF.
Put the operation mode in OFF after placing
the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) posi-
tion.

1. Stop the vehicle.

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2. Fully engage the parking brake while de-

pressing the brake pedal.

3. On vehicles with M/T, press the engine

switch to stop the engine, move the gear-
shift lever to the 1

(on a uphill) or “R”

(Reverse) (on a downhill) position.
On vehicles with A/T, move the selector
lever to the “P” (PARK) position, press
the engine switch to stop the engine.

Fuel injection amount learning

process

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To keep exhaust emissions and engine noise
low, the engine very occasionally performs a
learning  process  for  the  fuel  injection
amount.
The  engine  sounds  slightly  different  from
usual  while  the  learning  process  is  taking
place.  The  change  in  the  engine  sound  does
not indicate a fault.

If the keyless operation key is

not operating properly

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Insert the keyless operation key into the key
slot. Starting the engine and changing the op-
eration mode should now be possible.

Remove the keyless operation key from the
key slot after starting the engine or changing
the operation mode.

NOTE

Do not insert into the key slot anything other
than the keyless operation key. This could
cause damage or a malfunction.

Remove  the  object  or  additional  key  from
the  the  keyless  operation  key  before  insert-
ing  the  key  into  the  key  slot.  The  vehicle
may not be able to receive the registered ID
code from the registered key. Therefore, the
engine may not start and the operation mode
may not change.

The keyless operation key is fixed, if the key
is inserted in the key slot as illustrated.
When pulling out the key, pull out in the
state.

Keyless operation key remind-

er*

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If the operation mode is in OFF and the driv-
er’s door is opened with the keyless operation
key in the key slot, the warning lamp will
blink and the outer buzzer sounds for approx-
imately 3 seconds and the inner buzzer
sounds for approximately 1 minute to remind
you to remove the key.

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Diesel particulate filter
(DPF)

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The diesel particulate filter (DPF) is a device
that  captures  most  of  the  particulate  matter
(PM)  in  the  exhaust  emissions  of  the  diesel
engine.  The  DPF  automatically  burns  away
trapped  PM  during  vehicle  operation.  Under
certain driving conditions, however, the DPF
is not able to burn away all of the trapped PM
and, as a result, an excessive amount of PM
accumulates inside it.

WARNING

The DPF reaches very high temperatures.
Do  not  park  your  vehicle  in  areas  where
combustible  materials  such  as  dry  grass
or  leaves  can  come  in  contact  with  a  hot
exhaust system since a fire could occur.

CAUTION

Do not use any type of fuel or engine oil that
is not specified for your vehicle. Also, do
not use any moisture-removing agent or oth-
er fuel additive. Such substances could have
a detrimental effect on the DPF.
Refer to “Fuel selection” on page 2-02 and
“Engine oil” on page 10-05.

NOTE

To minimize the likelihood of excessive ac-
cumulation of PM, try to avoid driving for
long periods at low speeds and repeatedly
driving short distances, and try to keep high
engine speed driving as much as possible.

The engine sounds slightly different than
usual while the DPF automatically burns
away trapped PM. The change in the engine
sound does not indicate a fault.

DPF warning lamp

The DPF warning lamp comes on in the
event of an abnormality in the DPF system.

If the DPF warning lamp

comes on during vehicle opera-

tion

Steady illumination of the DPF warning lamp
shows that the DPF has not been able to burn
away all of the trapped PM and that, as a re-
sult, an excessive amount of PM has accumu-
lated inside it. To enable the DPF to burn
away the PM, try to drive the vehicle as fol-
lows:

With the bar graph of engine coolant
temperature display stabilized in roughly
the middle of the scale, drive for approx-
imately 20 minutes at a speed of at least
40 km/h (25 mph).

If the DPF warning lamp subsequently stays
on, contact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.

CAUTION

You  do  not  have  to  continuously  drive  ex-
actly  as  indicated  above.  Always  strive  to
drive  safely  in  accordance  with  road  condi-
tions.

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If the DPF warning lamp flash-

es during vehicle operation

Flashing of the DPF warning lamp indicates
an abnormality in the DPF system. Have the
system inspected by a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

CAUTION

Continuing to drive with the DPF warning
lamp flashing could result in engine trouble
and DPF damage.

Turbocharger operation*

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CAUTION

Do not run the engine at high speeds (for ex-
ample, by revving it or by accelerating rap-
idly) immediately after starting it.

Do not stop the engine immediately after
high-speed or uphill driving. First allow the
engine to idle to give the turbocharger a
chance to cool down.

Turbocharger

The  turbocharger  increases  engine  power  by
pushing large amounts of air into the engine’s
cylinders.  The  finned  parts  inside  the  turbo-
charger turn at extremely high speeds and are
subjected  to  extremely  high  temperatures.
They are lubricated and cooled by engine oil.
If the engine oil is not replaced at the speci-
fied intervals, the bearings may seize or emit
abnormal noise.

1- Air compressor
2- Compressed air
3- Cylinder
4- Turbo fin
5- Turbine
6- Exhaust gas

Auto Stop & Go (AS&G)
system*

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The  Auto  Stop  &  Go  (AS&G)  system  auto-
matically  stops  and  restarts  the  engine  with-
out  operating  the  ignition  switch  or  engine
switch when the vehicle is stopped, such as at
a traffic light or in a traffic jam, to reduce ex-
haust gases, increase fuel efficiency.

CAUTION

If the vehicle will be stopped for a long time
or if you will leave the vehicle unattended,
stop the engine.

NOTE

The accumulated time the engine has been
stopped by the AS&G system is displayed in
the multi information display. Refer to “Au-
to Stop & Go monitor” on page 5-05.

Automatically stopping the en-

gine

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The AS&G system is automatically activated
when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the operation mode is put in
ON.
You can deactivate the system by pressing
the “AS&G OFF” switch.

Turbocharger operation*

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Refer to “To deactivate” on page 6-26.
When the AS&G system will operate, the in-
dication lamp will turn on to inform the driv-
er.

1. Stop the vehicle.
2. While depressing the brake pedal, fully

depress the clutch pedal and place the
gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) posi-
tion.

3. Release the clutch pedal. The engine will

stop automatically.

NOTE

When the engine is automatically stopped,
changes will occur in the driving operations.
Pay close attention to the following.

•

The brake booster becomes inoperative
and the pedal effort will increase.
If the vehicle is moving, press down the
brake pedal harder than usual.

CAUTION

Observe the following precautions when the
engine is stopped automatically. Otherwise,
an unexpected accident might occur when
the engine restarts automatically.

CAUTION

•

Do  not  depress  the  accelerator  pedal  to
race the engine while the vehicle is stop-
ped  (regardless  of  whether  the  engine  is
running or stopped).
Otherwise,  an  unexpected  accident  might
occur  when  the  engine  restarts  automati-
cally.

•

When the engine is automatically stopped,
do not attempt to exit the vehicle. Because
the engine restarts automatically when the
driver’s seat belt is unfastened or the driv-
er’s door is opened, an unexpected acci-
dent might occur when the vehicle starts
moving.

•

Do not move the gearshift lever to a posi-
tion other than the “N” (Neutral) position.
If  the  gearshift  lever  is  moved  to  a  posi-
tion other than the “N” (Neutral) position,
the  indication  lamp/indicator  display
blinks and the buzzer sounds.
If the gearshift lever is returned to the “N”
(Neutral)  position,  the  indication  lamp
stops blinking and the buzzer stops sound-
ing. The engine will not restart if the gear-
shift  lever  is  in  a  position  other  than  the
“N” (Neutral) position.

NOTE

In the following cases, the “AS&G” indica-
tion lamp will blink to inform the driver and
the engine will not stop automatically.

•

Driver’s seat belt is not fastened.

Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system*

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NOTE

•

Driver’s door is opened.

•

Bonnet is open.

In the following cases, the “AS&G” indica-
tion lamp will turn off and the engine will
not stop automatically.

•

After the engine restarts automatically,
the vehicle speed has not exceeded ap-
proximately 5 km/h (3 mph).

•

After the engine start, approximately 30
seconds or more have not elapsed.

•

After the engine restarts automatically
and the vehicle stops again within 10 sec-
onds.

•

Engine coolant temperature is low.

•

Ambient temperature is low.

•

When the heater is operated, vehicle indi-
cator temperature is not still hot enough.

•

Air conditioning is operating and passen-
ger compartment has not sufficiently
cooled.

•

Demister switch is pressed.
Refer to “Demisting of the windscreen
and door windows: For quick demisting”
on page 7-16.

•

When the air conditioner is operated in
the AUTO mode where the temperature
control is set to max. hot or max. cool (for
vehicles with automatic climate air condi-
tioning).

•

When the diesel particulate filter (DPF)
automatically burns away trapped particu-
late matter (PM).

NOTE

•

Electric power consumption is high, such
as when the rear window demister or oth-
er electrical components are operating or
the blower speed is set to a high setting.

•

Battery voltage or battery performance is
low.

•

Check engine warning lamp is illuminated
or the

indication lamp is blinking.

•

On 4WD vehicles, the drive mode-selec-
tor in “4H” or “4L” (Easy Select 4WD),
“4HLc” or “4LLc” (Super Select 4WD II)

In the following cases, the engine will not
stop automatically even if “AS&G” indica-
tion lamp turn on.

•

Push the accelerator pedal.

•

Brake booster vacuum pressure is low.

•

Operate the steering wheel.

•

Parking on steep hill.

Do  not  rest  your  foot  on  the  clutch  pedal
while driving because this will cause detec-
tion  of  clutch  pedal  malfunction  and  blink-
ing  of  AS&G  OFF  display/indicator,  and
AS&G system will not operate.

If  the  AS&G  system  operates  while  the  air
conditioner is operating, both the engine and
the  air  conditioning  compressor  will  stop.
Therefore, only the blower will operate, the
windows may start to fog up. If this occurs,
press  the  demister  switch  to  restart  the  en-
gine.
Refer to “Demister switch” on page 7-15.

NOTE

If the windows become fogged up each time
the engine is stopped, we recommend you to
deactivate the AS&G system by pressing the
“AS&G OFF” switch. Refer to “To deacti-
vate” on page 6-26.

If the air conditioner is operating, set the
temperature control higher to lengthen the
time that the engine is stopped automatical-
ly.

Automatically restarting the

engine

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Depress the clutch pedal while the gearshift
lever is in the “N” (Neutral) position. The in-
dication lamp turns off and the engine restarts
automatically.

NOTE

Do not move the gearshift lever to a position
other than the “N” (Neutral) position or do
not release the clutch pedal while the engine
is restarting automatically. The starter motor
will stop and the engine will not restart auto-
matically.

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NOTE

If  the  engine  does  not  restart  automatically
or  if  the  engine  stalls,  the  charge  warning
lamp and check engine warning lamp will il-
luminate.
If  this  occurs,  the  engine  will  not  restart
even  if  the  clutch  pedal  is  depressed  again.
While  depressing  the  brake  pedal,  fully  de-
press  the  clutch  pedal  and  turn  the  ignition
switch to the “START” position or press the
engine switch to start the engine.
For  details,  refer  to  “Starting  and  stopping
the engine” on page 6-18.

CAUTION

In the following cases, the engine will restart
automatically even if the engine was stopped
by the AS&G system. Pay attention, other-
wise an unexpected accident might occur
when the engine restarts.

•

Vehicle speed is 3 km/h (2 mph) or higher
when coasting down a slope.

•

Brake booster vacuum pressure is low be-
cause the brake pedal is depressed repeat-
edly or depressed harder than usual.

•

Engine coolant temperature is low.

•

When the air conditioner is operated by
pressing the air conditioning switch.

•

When the preset temperature of the air
conditioner is changed significantly.

CAUTION

•

When the air conditioner is operated in
AUTO mode where the temperature con-
trol is set to the max. hot or the max. cool
(for vehicles with automatic climate air
conditioning)

•

When the air conditioner is ON, the pas-
senger compartment temperature rises and
the air conditioning compressor operates
to lower the temperature.

•

Demister switch is pressed.
Refer to “For quick demisting” on page
7-16.

•

Electric power consumption is high, such
as when the rear window demister or oth-
er electrical components are operating or
the blower speed is set to a high setting.

•

Battery voltage or battery performance is
low.

•

Operate the steering wheel.

•

Driver’s seat belt is unfastened.

•

Driver’s door is opened.

NOTE

In the following cases, the engine will not
restart automatically.

•

While the engine is stopped automatical-
ly, the “AS&G OFF” switch is pressed to
deactivate the “AS&G” system.

•

Bonnet is opened.

When the engine restarts automatically, the
audio volume may temporarily decrease.
This does not indicate a malfunction.

NOTE

While the engine is stopped automatically,
the air volume change of the air conditioner
may temporarily be experienced. This does
not indicate a malfunction.

To deactivate

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The AS&G system is automatically activated
when  the  ignition  switch  is  turned  to  the
“ON”  position  or  the  operation  mode  put  in
ON. You can deactivate the system by press-
ing the “AS&G OFF” switch.
When  the  AS&G  system  is  deactivated,  the

indicator will be turned on.

To reactivate the AS&G system, press the
“AS&G OFF” switch; the indicator will turn
off.

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NOTE

This indicator will also turn on for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” position or the operation mode put
in ON.

If the indication lamp blinks

while driving

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If the

indication lamp blinks, the AS&G

system is malfunctioning and will not oper-
ate.
We recommend you to consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.

Manual transmission*

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The  shift  pattern  is  shown  on  the  gearshift
lever  knob.  To  start  off,  depress  the  clutch
pedal  all  the  way  down  and  shift  into  1

“R” (Reverse) position.
Then operate the gearshift lever slowly. Af-
terwards gradually release the clutch pedal
while depressing the accelerator pedal.

CAUTION

Do  not  put  the  gearshift  lever  into  the  re-
verse  position  while  the  vehicle  is  moving
forward.  Doing  so  could  damage  the  trans-
mission.

Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal
while driving as this will cause premature
clutch wear or damage.

Do not coast in the “N” (Neutral) position.

Do not use the gearshift lever as a hand rest,
because this can result in premature wear of
the transmission shift forks.

Quick  or  slight  clutch  engagement  made
while  the  engine  is  running  at  high  speed
will  cause  damage  to  the  clutch  and  trans-
mission  because  the  traction  force  is  very
great.

NOTE

During cold weather, shifting may be diffi-
cult until the transmission lubricant has
warmed up. This is normal and not harmful
to the transmission.

If it is hard to shift into 1

, depress the

clutch pedal again; the shift will then be eas-
ier to make.

In case of hot weather condition or long time
cruising with high speed, a speed limitation
function may work to restrict the oil temper-
ature rising of the manual transmission. Af-
ter the oil temperature drops to the appropri-
ate level, the speed limitation function is
cancelled.

The gearshift indicator shows recommended
gearshift points for fuel-efficient driving. It
shows a

when an upshift is recommen-

ded.

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Moving the gearshift lever to

the “R” (Reverse) position

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Depress and hold the gearshift lever to the
“R” (Reverse) position.

CAUTION

Do  not  depress  the  gearshift  lever  when
moving it to any position other than the “R”
(Reverse) position. If you always depress the
gearshift  lever  when  moving  it,  you  could
unintentionally  move  the  gearshift  lever  to
the “R” (Reverse) position and cause an ac-
cident and/or a transmission fault.

Possible driving speed

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Avoid shifting down at high speed, as this
may cause excessive engine speed (the tach-
ometer needle into the red zone) and damage
the engine.

2WD models

Shift point

Speed limit

gear

30 km/h (19 mph)

gear

60 km/h (37 mph)

gear

100 km/h (62 mph)

gear

140 km/h (87 mph)

gear

165 km/h (102 mph)

Use the 6

gear whenever vehicle speed al-

lows, for maximum fuel economy.

4WD models

Vehicles with Easy Select 4WD

Shift point

Speed limit

2H, 4H

gear

30 km/h

(19 mph)

10 km/h

(6 mph)

gear

60 km/h

(37 mph)

20 km/h

(12 mph)

gear

100 km/h

(62 mph)

35 km/h

(22 mph)

gear

140 km/h

(87 mph)

55 km/h

(34 mph)

gear

165 km/h

(102 mph)

70 km/h

(43 mph)

Vehicles with Super Select 4WD II

Shift point

Speed limit

2H, 4H,

4HLc

4LLc

gear

30 km/h

(19 mph)

10 km/h

(6 mph)

gear

60 km/h

(37 mph)

25 km/h

(16 mph)

gear

100 km/h

(62 mph)

40 km/h

(25 mph)

gear

145 km/h

(90 mph)

55 km/h

(34 mph)

gear

170 km/h

(106 mph)

70 km/h

(43 mph)

Use the 6

gear whenever vehicle speed al-

lows, for maximum fuel economy.

Manual transmission*

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Automatic transmission
Sports Mode 5A/T

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NOTE

During running-in period or immediately af-
ter  reconnection  of  the  battery  cable,  there
may  be  a  case  where  gear  shifts  are  not
made  smoothly.  This  does  not  indicate  a
faulty transmission.
Gear  shifts  will  become  smooth  after  the
transmission  has  been  shifted  several  times
by the electronic control system.

Selector lever operation

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The  transmission  has  5  forward  gears  and  1
reverse gear.
The  individual  gears  are  selected  automati-
cally,  depending  on  the  speed  of  the  vehicle
and the position of the accelerator pedal.

The selector lever (A) has 2 gates; the main
gate (B) and the manual gate (C).

LHD

RHD

LHD

RHD

While depressing the brake pedal,
move the selector lever through
the gate.

Move the selector lever through
the gate.

WARNING

Always  depress  the  brake  pedal  when
shifting the selector lever into a gear from
the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) po-
sition.
Never  put  your  foot  on  the  accelerator
pedal  while  shifting  the  selector  lever
from  the  “P”  (PARK)  or  “N”  (NEU-
TRAL) position.

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