Mitsubishi L200 (2020 year). Manual in english

Safe driving techniques

Your driving ability can be seriously im-

Floor mats

z Make sure that infants and small chil-

paired even with blood alcohol levels far be-

dren are properly restrained in accord-

low the legal minimum. If you have been

ance with the laws and regulations, and

WARNING

drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated

for maximum protection in case of an

non-drinking driver, call a cab or a friend, or

Keep floor mats clear of the pedals by

accident.

correctly laying floor mats that are suita-

use public transportation. Drinking coffee or

z Prevent children from playing in the lug-

ble for the vehicle.

taking a cold shower will not make you so-

gage compartment. It is quite dangerous

To prevent the floor mats from slipping

ber.

out of position, securely retain them using

to allow them to play there while the ve-

Similarly, prescription and nonprescription

the hook etc.

hicle is moving.

drugs affect your alertness, perception and re-

Note that laying a floor mat over a pedal

action time. Consult with your doctor or

or laying one floor mat on top of another

Loading luggage

can obstruct pedal operation and lead to a

pharmacist before driving while under the in-

serious accident.

When loading luggage, be careful not to load

fluence of any of these medications.

above the height of seats. This is dangerous

not only because rearward vision will be ob-

WARNING

structed, but also the luggage may be projec-

z NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE.

ted into the passenger compartment under

Your perceptions are less accurate, your

hard braking.

reflexes are slower and your judgment is

impaired.

Running-in

recommendations

Safe driving techniques

During the running-in period for the first

Driving safety and protection against injury

1,000 km (620 miles), it is advisable to drive

cannot be fully ensured. However, we recom-

Carrying children in the vehi-

your new vehicle using the following precau-

mend that you pay extra attention to the fol-

tions as a guideline to aid long life as well as

cle

lowing:

future economy and performance.

z Do not race the engine at high speeds.

z Never leave your vehicle unattended

Seat belts

with the key and children inside the ve-

z Avoid rapid starting, accelerating, brak-

hicle. Children may play with the driv-

ing and prolonged high-speed running.

Before starting the vehicle, make sure that

ing controls and this could lead to an ac-

you and your passengers have fastened your

cident.

seat belts.

Starting and driving

6-03

Running-in recommendations

z Keep to the running-in speed limit

Speed limit

Shift

shown below.

point

2H, 4H

4HLc

4LLc

Please note that the legal speed limits

displayed must be adhered to.

4th gear

90 km/h

35 km/h

3rd gear

65 km/h

25 km/h

z Do not exceed loading limits.

5th gear

4th gear

95 km/h

35 km/h

z Refrain from towing a trailer.

115 km/h

110 km/h

45 km/h

6th gear

5th gear

115 km/h

110 km/h

45 km/h

Vehicles with M/T

6th gear

4N15

Vehicles with 2WD

4N15

Speed limit

Shift point

Speed limit

2H, 4H

Speed limit

1st gear

20 km/h

1st gear

20 km/h

5 km/h

Shift point

2H, 4H,

4LLc

4HLc

2nd gear

40 km/h

2nd gear

40 km/h

15 km/h

1st gear

20 km/h

5 km/h

3rd gear

60 km/h

3rd gear

65 km/h

25 km/h

2nd gear

40 km/h

15 km/h

4th gear

90 km/h

4th gear

95 km/h

35 km/h

3rd gear

70 km/h

25 km/h

5th gear

45 km/h

115 km/h

110 km/h

4th gear

100 km/h

35 km/h

6th gear

55 km/h

5th gear

50 km/h

115 km/h

Vehicles with Easy Select 4WD

Vehicles with Super Select 4WD

6th gear

60 km/h

4N14

Vehicles with A/T

Shift

Speed limit

point

Shift

Speed limit

4N14 (2WD)

point

2H, 4H

4HLc

4LLc

1st gear

20 km/h

5 km/h

Shift point

Speed limit

1st gear

20 km/h

5 km/h

2nd gear

40 km/h

15 km/h

1st gear

15 km/h

2nd gear

40 km/h

15 km/h

3rd gear

60 km/h

25 km/h

2nd gear

35 km/h

6-04

Starting and driving

Parking brake

Shift point

Speed limit

CAUTION

3rd gear

50 km/h

Shift point

2H, 4H,

Vehicles with 4N14 engine, do not exceed

4LLc

4HLc

following speeds.

4th gear

75 km/h

[Vehicles with Easy Select 4WD]

4th gear

75 km/h

30 km/h

5th gear

• “4H”: approximately 110 km/h

110 km/h

5th gear

• “4L”: approximately 50 km/h

6th gear

110 km/h

45 km/h

[Vehicles with Super Select 4WD II]

6th gear

• “4HLc”: approximately 110 km/h

4N14 (Easy Select 4WD)

• “4LLc”: approximately 50 km/h

4N15

Vehicles with 4N15 engine and A/T, do not

Speed limit

exceed speeds of approximately 70 km/h in

Shift point

“4LLc”.

Speed limit

2H, 4H

Shift point

2H, 4H,

1st gear

15 km/h

5 km/h

4LLc

4HLc

Parking brake

2nd gear

35 km/h

10 km/h

1st gear

15 km/h

5 km/h

3rd gear

50 km/h

15 km/h

To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com-

2nd gear

35 km/h

10 km/h

plete stop, fully apply the parking brake suffi-

4th gear

75 km/h

30 km/h

3rd gear

50 km/h

20 km/h

ciently to hold the vehicle.

5th gear

40 km/h

110 km/h

4th gear

75 km/h

30 km/h

To apply

6th gear

45 km/h

5th gear

110 km/h

45 km/h

6th gear

4N14 (Super Select 4WD II)

Speed limit

CAUTION

Shift point

2H, 4H,

4LLc

z On 4WD vehicles, the “4L” (Easy Select

4HLc

4WD), “4LLc” (Super Select 4WD II) range

gives maximum torque for low-speed driv-

1st gear

15 km/h

5 km/h

ing on steep slopes, as well as sandy, muddy,

2nd gear

35 km/h

10 km/h

and other difficult surfaces.

3rd gear

50 km/h

20 km/h

Starting and driving

6-05

Parking brake

1- Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal,

To release

CAUTION

then pull the lever up without pushing

Before driving, be sure that the parking

the button at the end of hand grip.

brake is fully released and brake warning

lamp is off.

CAUTION

If you drive without the parking brake fully

released, the warning display will appear on

When you intend to apply the parking brake,

the information screen in the multi informa-

firmly press the brake pedal to bring the ve-

tion display and a buzzer sounds when the

hicle to a complete stop before pulling the

vehicle speed exceeds 8 km/h.

parking brake lever.

If a vehicle is driven without releasing the

Pulling the parking brake lever with the ve-

parking brake, the brake will be overheated,

hicle moving could make the rear wheels

resulting in ineffective braking and possible

lock up, thereby making the vehicle unsta-

1- Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal,

brake failure.

ble. It could also make the parking brake

then pull the lever up slightly.

malfunction.

2- Push the button at the end of hand grip.

Warning lamp

3- Lower the lever fully.

NOTE

Apply sufficient force to the parking brake

lever to hold the vehicle stationary after the

Warning display

foot brake is released.

If the parking brake does not hold the vehi-

cle stationary after the foot brake is released,

have your vehicle checked immediately.

z If the brake warning lamp does not extin-

guish when the parking brake is fully re-

leased, the brake system may be abnormal.

Have your vehicle checked immediately.

For details, refer to “Brake warning lamp”

on page 5-51.

6-06

Starting and driving

Parking

Parking on an uphill slope

NOTE

WARNING

Turn the front wheels away from the kerb and

z To prevent the parking brake from being re-

z Leaving the engine running risks injury

leased unintentionally, the lever must be

move the vehicle back until the kerb side

or death from accidentally moving the

pulled up slightly before it can be pushed

wheel gently touches the kerb.

gearshift lever (with M/T) or the selector

down. Simply pressing the button does not

On vehicles equipped with M/T, apply the

lever (with A/T) or the accumulation of

enable the lever to be pushed down.

toxic exhaust fumes on the passenger

parking brake and place the gearshift lever

compartment.

into the 1^st position.

Parking

On vehicles equipped with A/T, apply the

Where you park

parking brake and place the selector lever in-

To park the vehicle, fully engage the parking

to the “P” (PARK) position.

If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.

WARNING

brake, and then move the gearshift lever to 1^st

or “R” (Reverse) position for vehicles equip-

z Do not park your vehicle in areas where

combustible materials such as dry grass

ped with M/T, or set the selector lever to “P”

NOTE

or leaves can come in contact with a hot

(PARK) position for vehicles equipped with

z If your vehicle is equipped with A/T, be sure

exhaust, since a fire could occur.

A/T.

to apply the parking brake before moving se-

lector lever to the “P” (PARK) position. If

When leaving the vehicle

Parking on a hill

you move selector lever to the “P” (PARK)

position before applying the parking brake,

Always carry the key and lock all doors when

To prevent the vehicle from rolling, follow

it may be difficult to disengage selector lever

these procedures:

from the “P” (PARK) position when next

leaving the vehicle unattended.

you drive the vehicle, requiring application

Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit

Parking on a downhill slope

of a strong force the selector lever to move

area.

from the “P” (PARK) position.

Turn the front wheels towards the kerb and

Steering wheel height and

move the vehicle forward until the kerb side

Parking with the engine run-

wheel gently touches the kerb.

reach adjustment

ning

On vehicles equipped with M/T, apply the

parking brake and place the gearshift lever

1. Release the lever while holding the

Never leave the engine running while you

into the “R” (Reverse) position.

steering wheel up.

take a short sleep/rest. Also, never leave the

On vehicles equipped with A/T, apply the

2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired

engine running in a closed or poorly ventila-

parking brake and place the selector lever in-

position.

ted place.

to the “P” (PARK) position.

3. Securely lock the steering wheel by pull-

If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.

ing the lever fully upward.

Starting and driving

6-07

Inside rear-view mirror

To adjust the vertical mirror

position

Adjust the rear-view mirror only after making

any seat adjustments so you have a clear

It is possible to move the mirror up and down

view to the rear of the vehicle.

to adjust its position.

Type 1

A- Locked

B- Release

Type 2

*: Vehicles equipped with the reach adjust-

ment

WARNING

To adjust the mirror position

z Do not attempt to adjust the steering

WARNING

It is possible to move the mirror up/down and

wheel while you are driving the vehicle.

z Do not attempt to adjust the rear-view

left/right to adjust its position.

mirror while driving. This can be danger-

ous.

Always adjust the mirror before driving.

Adjust the rear-view mirror to maximize the

view through the rear window.

6-08

Starting and driving

Outside rear-view mirrors

To reduce the glare

When the headlamps of the vehicles behind

Outside rear-view mirrors

you are very bright, the reflection factor of

Type 1

the rear-view mirror is automatically changed

To adjust the mirror position

The lever (A) at the bottom of the mirror can

to reduce the glare.

be used to adjust the mirror to reduce the

glare from the headlamps of vehicles behind

WARNING

you during night driving.

Do not attempt to adjust the rear-view

mirrors while driving. This can be dan-

gerous.

Always adjust the mirrors before driving.

Your vehicle is equipped with convex type

mirrors.

Please take into consideration, that ob-

jects you see in the mirror will look small-

er and farther away compared to a nor-

mal flat mirror.

Do not use this mirror to estimate dis-

When the ignition switch is turned to the

tance of following vehicles when changing

“ON” position or the operation mode is put in

lanes.

1- Normal

ON, the reflection factor of the mirror is au-

2- Anti-glare

tomatically changed.

Type 2

NOTE

z Do not hang items on, or spray glass cleaner

on the sensor

(1), as reduced sensitivity

could result.

Starting and driving

6-09

Outside rear-view mirrors

Manual outside rear-view mir-

1. Place the lever (A) to the same side as

Retracting and extending the

rors*

the mirror whose adjustment is desired.

outside mirrors

Adjust the mirror surface by hands as indica-

The outside mirror can be retracted in to-

ted by the arrows.

wards the side window to prevent damage

Except for vehicles

when parking in narrow areas.

equipped with the mirror

retractor switch

CAUTION

z Do not drive the vehicle with the mirror re-

tracted in.

The lack of rearward visibility normally pro-

Vehicles equipped with

the mirror retractor switch

vided by the mirror could lead to an acci-

dent.

Except for vehicles equipped

with the mirror retractor switch

Push the mirror towards the back of the vehi-

Electric remote-controlled out-

L- Left outside mirror adjustment

side rear-view mirrors*

cle with your hand to retract it in. When ex-

R- Right outside mirror adjustment

tending the mirror, pull it out towards the

The electric remote-controlled outside rear-

front of the vehicle until it clicks to lock in

view mirrors can be operated when the igni-

2. Press the switch (B) to the left, right, up

place.

tion switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position

or down to adjust the mirror position.

or the operation mode is put in ON or ACC.

1- Up

2- Down

3- Right

4- Left

3. Return the lever (A) back to the middle

position (•).

6-10

Starting and driving

Outside rear-view mirrors

For vehicles equipped with the mirror re-

CAUTION

Retracting and extending the

tractor switch

mirrors without using the mir-

It is possible to retract and extend the mir-

ror retractor switch

rors by hand. After retracting a mirror using

Retracting and extending the

the mirror retractor switch, however, you

[Except for vehicles equipped with the key-

mirrors using the mirror retrac-

should extend it by using the switch again,

less entry key or the keyless operation key]

not by hand. If you extended the mirror by

tor switch

The mirrors automatically extend when the

hand after retracting it using the switch, it

vehicle speed reaches 30 km/h (19 mph).

With the ignition switch or the operation

would not properly lock in position. As a re-

[Vehicles equipped with keyless entry key]

mode in ON or ACC, push the mirror retrac-

sult, the mirror could move because of the

wind or vibration while you are driving, and

The mirrors automatically retract or extend

tor switch to retract the mirrors.

this may limit the driver’s rearward visibili-

when the doors are locked or unlocked using

Push it again to extend the mirrors to their

ty.

the key switches of the keyless entry system.

original positions.

Refer to

“Keyless entry system” on page

After turning the ignition switch to the

3-04.

“LOCK” position or putting the operation

NOTE

[Vehicles equipped with the keyless operation

mode in OFF, it is possible to retract and ex-

Be careful not to get your hands trapped

key]

tend the mirrors using the mirror retractor

while a mirror is moving.

The mirrors automatically retract or extend

switch for about 30 seconds.

If you move a mirror by hand or it moves af-

when the doors are locked or unlocked using

ter hitting a person or object, you may not be

the key switches or the keyless operation

able to return it to its original position using

function of the keyless operation system.

the mirror retractor switch. If this happens,

push the mirror retractor switch to place the

Refer to

“Keyless entry system” on page

mirror in its retracted position and then push

3-04.

the switch again to return the mirror to its

Refer to “Keyless operation system: To oper-

original position.

ate using the keyless operation function” on

When freezing has occurred and mirrors fail

page 3-10.

to operate as intended, please refrain from

repeated pushing of the retractor switch as

this action can result in burn-out of the mir-

NOTE

ror motor circuits.

z Functions can be modified as stated below.

Please consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS

Authorized Service Point.

Starting and driving

6-11

Ignition switch*

NOTE

Type 2

• Automatically extend when the driver’s

mately 30 seconds, the outside rearview mir-

door is closed, and then the following op-

rors will extend again.

eration is performed.

[Except for vehicles equipped with key-

less operation system]

Heated mirror*

Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” posi-

To demist or defrost the outside rear-view

tion.

mirrors, press the rear window demister

[Vehicles equipped with keyless operation

switch.

system]

The indication lamp (A) will illuminate while

Put the operation mode in ON.

• Automatically retract when the ignition

the demister is on.

switch is turned to the “LOCK” or “ACC”

The heater will be turned off automatically in

NOTE

position or the operation mode is put in

about 20 minutes depending on the outside

OFF or ACC, and the driver’s door is then

temperature.

z The heater mirrors can be turned on auto-

opened.

matically.

• Automatically extend when the vehicle

For further information, we recommend you

speed reaches approximately

30 km/h

Type 1

to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-

(19 mph).

(vehicles equipped with the

thorized Service Point.

keyless entry key or the keyless operation

key)

• Deactivate the automatic extension func-

Ignition switch*

tion.

The outside rear-view mirrors can be retrac-

ted or extended by the following operations,

even if changing to any of the above.

After pressing the “LOCK” switch to lock

the doors, if the “LOCK” switch is pressed

again twice in a row within approximately

30 seconds, the outside rear-view mirrors

will retract.

After pressing the “UNLOCK” switch to un-

lock the doors, if the “UNLOCK” switch is

pressed again twice in a row within approxi-

6-12

Starting and driving

Engine switch*

LOCK

To remove the key

CAUTION

For vehicles with M/T, when removing the

The engine is stopped and the steering wheel

z If the engine is stopped while driving, the

key, push the key in at the “ACC” position

brake servomechanism will cease to function

locked. The key can only be inserted and re-

and keep it depressed until it is turned to the

and braking efficiency will deteriorate. Also,

moved in this position.

“LOCK” position and remove it.

the power steering system will not function

and it will require greater manual effort to

For vehicles with A/T, when removing the

ACC

operate the steering.

key, first set the selector lever to the

“P”

Do not leave the key in the “ON” position

(PARK) position, and push the key in at the

The engine is stopped, but the audio system

for a long time when the engine is not run-

“ACC” position and keep it depressed until it

ning, doing so will cause the battery to be

and other electric devices can be operated.

is turned to the

“LOCK” position, and re-

discharged.

move it.

z Do not turn the key to the “START” position

while the engine is running. Doing so could

damage the starter motor.

All the vehicle’s electrical devices can be op-

erated.

Engine switch*

START

In order to prevent theft, the engine will not

The starter motor operates. After the engine

start unless a preregistered keyless operation

has started, release the key and it will auto-

key is used. (Engine immobilizer function)

matically return to the “ON” position.

If you are carrying the keyless operation key,

you can start the engine.

NOTE

z If your vehicle is equipped with an electron-

ic immobilizer.

CAUTION

To start the engine, the ID code transmitted

by the transponder inside the key must

z Do not remove the ignition key from the ig-

match the code registered in the immobilizer

nition switch while driving. The steering

wheel will be locked, causing loss of con-

computer.

Refer to “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft

trol.

starting system)” on page 3-03.

Starting and driving

6-13

Engine switch*

CAUTION

Operation mode of the engine

Changing the operation mode

switch and its function

If you press the engine switch without de-

The indication lamp (A) will flash orange

when there is a problem or malfunction in

pressing the brake pedal (A/T) or the clutch

the keyless operation system. Never drive if

OFF

pedal (M/T), you can change the operation

the indication lamp on the engine switch is

The indication lamp on the engine switch

mode in the order of OFF, ACC, ON, OFF.

flashing orange. Immediately contact a

turns off.

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-

The operation mode cannot be put in OFF

ice Point.

when the selector lever is in any position oth-

If the engine switch operation is not smooth

er than the “P” (PARK) position (A/T).

and feels like it is sticking, do not operate

the switch. Immediately contact a

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-

ACC

ice Point.

Electrical devices such as the audio and ac-

cessory socket can be operated.

The indication lamp on the engine switch il-

NOTE

luminates orange.

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

All vehicle’s electrical devices can be operat-

CAUTION

operation mode may not change. If the en-

ed.

gine switch is pressed correctly, there is no

When the engine is not running, put the op-

The indication lamp on the engine switch il-

need to hold the engine switch down.

eration mode in OFF. Leaving the operation

luminates green. The indication lamp turns

When the battery in the keyless operation

mode in ON or ACC for a long time when

off when the engine is running.

key has worn out, or the keyless operation

the engine is not running may cause the bat-

key is out of the vehicle, warning display

tery to be discharged, making it impossible

will appear.

to start the engine, lock and unlock the steer-

NOTE

ing wheel.

z 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.

6-14

Starting and driving

Engine switch*

CAUTION

NOTE

When the battery is disconnected, the cur-

2 One of the other causes could be low

• The ACC power auto-cutout function can

rent operation mode is memorized. After re-

. battery voltage. If this occurs, the

be deactivated.

connecting the battery, the memorized mode

For details, we recommend you to consult

keyless entry system, keyless opera-

is selected automatically. Before disconnect-

a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized

tion function and steering lock will

ing the battery for repair or replacement,

Service Point.

also not operate. Contact a

make sure to put the operation mode in OFF.

Be careful if you are not sure which opera-

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized

tion mode the vehicle is in when the battery

Service Point.

Operation mode OFF reminder

is run down.

system

The operation mode cannot be changed from

OFF to ACC or ON if the keyless operation

ACC power auto-cutout func-

key is not detected to be in the vehicle. Refer

tion

“Keyless operation system: Operating

After about 30 minutes have elapsed with the

range for starting the engine and changing

the operation mode” on page 3-10.

operation mode in ACC, the function auto-

When there is the keyless operation key in

matically cuts out the power for the audio

the vehicle and the operation mode isn’t

system and other electric devices that can be

change, the keyless operation key may have

operated with that position. (only when the

worn out.

When the operation mode is in any mode oth-

driver’s door has been closed and the selector

er than OFF, if you try to lock the doors by

lever is in the “P” (PARK) position)

pressing the driver’s or front passenger’s

When you open driver’s door or the engine

NOTE

door lock/unlock switch, a warning display

switch operate again, the power is supplied

If the operation mode cannot be changed to

will appear and the outer buzzer will sound

again.

OFF, perform the following procedure.

and you cannot lock the doors.

1 Move the selector lever to the “P”

(PARK) position, and then change

NOTE

Operation mode ON reminder

the operation mode to OFF. (For ve-

system

z When the ACC power supply automatically

hicles with A/T)

stops, the steering wheel can’t lock and you

If the driver’s door is opened with the engine

can’t lock and unlock the doors by the key-

stopped and the operation mode in any mode

less entry system.

other than OFF, the operation mode ON re-

z It is possible to modify functions as follows:

minder inner buzzer sounds intermittently to

• The time until the power cuts out can be

changed to approximately 60 minutes.

remind you to put the operation mode in

OFF.

Starting and driving

6-15

Steering wheel lock

CAUTION

NOTE

z Remove the key when leaving the vehicle.

z When the driver’s door is opened while the

In some countries, it is prohibited to leave

steering wheel does not lock, a warning dis-

the key in the vehicle when parked.

play will appear and the buzzer sounds to

alert the steering wheel is unlocked.

For vehicles equipped with the keyless op-

Steering wheel lock

eration system

Except for vehicles equipped with the key-

To lock

less operation system

After pressing the engine switch and opera-

tion mode in OFF, when driver’s door is

To lock

opened, the steering wheel is locked.

To unlock

Remove the key at the “LOCK” position.

The following methods can be used to unlock

Turn the steering wheel until it is locked.

NOTE

the steering wheel.

z When the following operation is performed

z Put the operation mode in ACC.

To unlock

with the operation mode in OFF and the se-

Start the engine.

lector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position

Turn the key to the “ACC” position while

(A/T), the steering wheel is locked.

moving the steering wheel slightly right and

• Open or close the driver’s door.

CAUTION

left.

• Close all the doors.

z If the engine is stopped while driving, do not

• Open one of the doors when all the doors

open a door or press the LOCK switch on

are closed.

the key until the vehicle stops in a safe

• Lock all the doors with the keyless entry

place. This could cause the steering wheel to

system or the keyless operation function.

lock, making it impossible to operate the ve-

hicle.

z Carry the key with you when leaving the ve-

hicle.

If your vehicle needs to be towed, unlock the

steering wheel.

Refer to “Towing: Emergency towing” on

page 8-23.

6-16

Starting and driving

Starting and stopping the engine

NOTE

WARNING

When the steering wheel does not unlock,

z If there is a fault in the steering wheel lock,

Never run the engine in a closed or poorly

the warning will be displayed on the infor-

the warning display will appear. Immediate-

ventilated area any longer than is needed

mation screen in the multi information dis-

ly stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-

to move your vehicle in or out of the area.

play. Press the engine switch again while

tact your nearest a MITSUBISHI MOTORS

Carbon monoxide gases are odourless and

moving the steering wheel slightly right and

Authorized Service Point.

can be fatal.

left.

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.

When the steering wheel lock is abnormal,

Release the ignition key as soon as the en-

the warning display will appear and the in-

Starting and stopping the

gine starts to avoid damaging the starter mo-

ner buzzer will sound. Put the operation

engine

tor.

mode in OFF and then press the lock switch

of the keyless operation key. And then press

If your vehicle is equipped with a turbo-

charger, do not stop the engine immediately

the engine switch. If the warning lamp illu-

minates again, contact a MITSUBISHI

Tips for starting

after high-speed or uphill driving. First al-

low the engine to idle to give the turbocharg-

MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

er a chance to cool down.

Except for vehicles equipped

with the keyless operation sys-

For vehicles equipped with the

tem

keyless operation system

z Do not operate the starter motor continu-

z The operation mode can be in any mode

ously longer than 10 seconds; doing so

to start the engine.

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.

Starting and driving

6-17

Starting and stopping the engine

The starter motor will be turning for up

On vehicles equipped with A/T, make

CAUTION

to approximately 15 seconds if the en-

sure the selector lever is in the

“P”

gine switch is released at once. Pressing

z If your vehicle is equipped with a turbo-

(Park) position.

charger, do not stop the engine immediately

the engine switch again while the starter

after high-speed or uphill driving. First al-

motor is still turning will stop the starter

low the engine to idle to give the turbocharg-

Vehicles

motor. The starter motor will be turning

er a chance to cool down.

with 6M/T

with A/T

for up to approximately

30 seconds

while the engine switch is pressed.

Starting the engine

If the engine does not start, wait for a

while and then attempt to start the en-

gine again. Trying repeatedly with the

Except for vehicles equipped

starter motor still turning will damage

with the keyless operation sys-

the starter mechanism.

tem

1. Insert the ignition key and fasten the seat

WARNING

belt.

2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

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

Never run the engine in a closed or poorly

ventilated area any longer than is needed

3. Press and hold the brake pedal down

tion.

to move your vehicle in or out of the area.

firmly with your right foot.

The diesel preheat indication lamp will

Carbon monoxide gases are odourless and

4. On vehicles equipped with M/T, depress

first illuminate, and then after a short

can be fatal.

the clutch pedal all the way and place

time go out, indicating that preheating is

the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral)

completed.

position.

CAUTION

NOTE

Never attempt to start the engine by pushing

or pulling the vehicle.

If the engine is cold, the diesel preheat indi-

Do not run the engine at high speeds or drive

cation lamp is on for a longer time.

the vehicle at high speeds until the engine

When the engine has not been started within

has had a chance to warm up.

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.

6-18

Starting and driving

Starting and stopping the engine

NOTE

When the engine is warm, the diesel preheat

z When the engine is not started, it may be-

If the engine is cold, the diesel preheat indi-

indication lamp does not come on even if the

come hard to depress the brake pedal and the

cation lamp is on for a longer time.

ignition key is placed in the “ON” position.

vehicle may not be able to detect the pedal

Putting the operation mode in ON will also

Start the engine by turning the ignition key

operation.

start preheating the engine. When the engine

right to the “START” position.

Therefore the engine may not be started. In

has not been started within approximately 5

such a case, depress the brake pedal more

seconds after the diesel preheat indication

firmly than usual.

lamp went out, put the operation mode in

6. Turn the ignition key to the “START”

OFF. Then, attempt the engine start proce-

position without depressing the accelera-

dure to preheat the engine again.

tor pedal, and release it when the engine

4. On vehicles with M/T, depress the clutch

Minor noises may be heard on engine start-

starts.

pedal all the way and place the gearshift

up. These will disappear as the engine

lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.

warms up.

On vehicles with A/T, make sure the se-

Vehicles with 4N15 engine, when the ambi-

NOTE

lector lever is in the “P” (PARK) posi-

ent temperature is low even after the engine

has been warmed up, and when the gearshift

Minor noises may be heard on engine start-

tion.

up. These will disappear as the engine

lever is put in the

“N” (Neutral) position

(M/T) or the selector lever is put in the “P”

warms up.

Vehicles

(PARK) position or “N” (NEUTRAL) posi-

Vehicles with 4N15 engine, when the ambi-

with 6M/T

with A/T

tion (A/T), the idling speed may increase.

ent temperature is low even after the engine

has been warmed up, and when the gearshift

It does not indicate a malfunction.

lever is put in the

“N” (Neutral) position

When starting the engine, you pressed the

(M/T) or the selector lever is put in the “P”

engine switch without depressing the clutch

pedal, warning display will appear. (M/T)

(PARK) position or “N” (NEUTRAL) posi-

tion (A/T), the idling speed may increase.

Warning display (colour liquid crystal dis-

It does not indicate a malfunction.

play)

For vehicles equipped with the keyless op-

eration system

1. Fasten the seat belt.

5. Press the engine switch.

2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

The diesel preheat indication lamp will

3. Press and hold the brake pedal down

first illuminate, and then after a short

firmly with your right foot.

time go out, indicating that preheating is

completed. The engine will start.

Starting and driving

6-19

Starting and stopping the engine

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

NOTE

ignition switch to the “LOCK” position

z When starting the engine, if the selector lev-

Do not stop the engine with the selector lev-

to stop the engine, and then move the

er is in a position other than the “P” (PARK)

er in any position other than the “P” (PARK)

gearshift lever to the 1^st (on a uphill) or

or the

“N” (NEUTRAL) position, or you

position (A/T). If the engine is stopped with

“R” (Reverse) (on a downhill) position.

pressed the engine switch without depress-

the selector lever in any position other than

ing the brake pedal, the warning display will

For vehicles equipped with A/T, place

the “P” (Park) position, the operation mode

appear. (A/T)

the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) po-

will go to ACC rather than OFF.

sition, and stop the engine.

Put the operation mode in OFF after placing

Warning display (colour liquid crystal dis-

the selector lever in the “P” (Park) position.

play)

For vehicles equipped with the keyless op-

eration system

1. Stop the vehicle.

2. Fully engage the parking brake while de-

pressing the brake pedal.

WARNING

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

Do not operate the engine switch while

switch to stop the engine, move the gear-

driving except in an emergency. If the en-

shift lever to the 1^st (on a uphill) or “R”

gine is stopped while driving, the brake

(Reverse) (on a downhill) position.

servomechanism will cease to function

Stopping the engine

On vehicles with A/T, move the selector

and braking efficiency will deteriorate.

Also, the power steering system will not

lever to the “P” (PARK) position, press

Except for vehicles equipped

function and it will require greater man-

the engine switch to stop the engine.

ual effort to operate the steering. This

with the keyless operation sys-

could result in a serious accident.

tem

Fuel injection amount learning

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

process

2. Fully engage the parking brake while de-

NOTE

To keep exhaust emissions and engine noise

pressing the brake pedal.

If you have to bring the engine to an emer-

low, the engine very occasionally performs a

gency stop while driving, press and hold the

learning process for the fuel injection

engine switch for

3 seconds or more, or

amount.

press it quickly 3 times or more. The engine

The engine sounds slightly different from

will stop and the operation mode will go to

usual while the learning process is taking

ACC.

place. The change in the engine sound does

not indicate a fault.

6-20

Starting and driving

Diesel particulate filter (DPF)

If the keyless operation key is

NOTE

Diesel particulate filter

not operating properly

z Do not insert into the key slot anything other

(DPF)

Insert the keyless operation key into the key

than the keyless operation key. This could

cause damage or a malfunction.

slot. Starting the engine and changing the op-

The diesel particulate filter (DPF) is a device

eration mode should now be possible.

z Remove the object or additional key from

that captures most of the particulate matter

the the keyless operation key before insert-

Remove the keyless operation key from the

(PM) in the exhaust emissions of the diesel

ing the key into the key slot. The vehicle

key slot after starting the engine or changing

engine. The DPF automatically burns away

may not be able to receive the registered ID

the operation mode.

code from the registered key. Therefore, the

trapped PM during vehicle operation. Under

engine may not start and the operation mode

certain driving conditions, however, the DPF

may not change.

is not able to burn away all of the trapped PM

Type 1

z The keyless operation key is fixed, if the key

and, as a result, an excessive amount of PM

is inserted in the key slot as illustrated.

accumulates inside it.

When pulling out the key, pull out in the

state.

WARNING

Keyless operation key remind-

z The DPF reaches very high temperatures.

Do not park your vehicle in areas where

er*

combustible materials such as dry grass

or leaves can come in contact with a hot

exhaust system since a fire could occur.

Type 2

CAUTION

z Do not use any type of fuel or engine oil that

is not specified for your vehicle. Also, do

If the operation mode is in OFF and the driv-

not use any moisture-removing agent or oth-

er’s door is opened with the keyless operation

er fuel additive. Such substances could have

key in the key slot, the outer buzzer sounds

a detrimental effect on the DPF.

for approximately 3 seconds, and the inner

Refer to “Fuel selection” on page 2-02 and

“Engine oil” on page 10-05.

buzzer sounds for approximately 1 minute,

and the warning display appears for approxi-

mately 1 minute to remind you to remove the

key.

Starting and driving

6-21

Diesel particulate filter (DPF)

NOTE

If the DPF warning indicator/

If the DPF warning lamp and

warning display appears dur-

check engine warning lamp or

z To minimize the likelihood of excessive ac-

cumulation of PM, try to avoid driving for

ing vehicle operation

the DPF warning display and

long periods at low speeds and repeatedly

check engine warning lamp il-

driving short distances, and try to keep high

Steady illumination of the DPF warning indi-

engine speed driving as much as possible.

luminate at the same time dur-

cator/warning display shows that the DPF has

z The engine sounds slightly different from

ing vehicle operation

not been able to burn away all of the trapped

usual while the DPF automatically burns

PM and that, as a result, an excessive amount

away trapped PM. The change in the engine

of PM has accumulated inside it. To enable

Warning lamp

sound does not indicate a fault.

the DPF to burn away the PM, try to drive the

vehicle as follows:

DPF warning lamp/warning

z With the bar graph of engine coolant

display

temperature display stabilized in roughly

the middle of the scale, drive for approx-

Warning display (colour liquid crystal display)

Warning lamp (mono-colour liquid crystal dis-

imately 20 minutes (4N15) or 30 mi-

play)

nutes

(4N14) at a speed of at least

40 km/h (25 mph).

If the DPF warning indicator/warning display

Warning display (colour liquid crystal display)

subsequently stays on, contact your

If an abnormal condition occurs in the DPF

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service

system, the DPF warning lamp and check en-

Point.

gine warning lamp or the DPF warning dis-

play and check engine warning lamp illumi-

nate.

CAUTION

Have the system inspected by a

You do not have to continuously drive exact-

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service

The DPF warning lamp comes on or warning

ly as indicated above. Always strive to drive

Point.

safely in accordance with road conditions.

display will appear in the event of an abnor-

mality in the DPF system.

6-22

Starting and driving

Urea SCR system (AdBlue™-related system)*

AdBlue™ level warning

The displayed driving range is an estimate. If

CAUTION

a warning display appears, replenish

z Continuing to drive with the DPF warning

AdBlue™ as soon as possible.

Warning lamp

display and check engine warning lamp illu-

Refer to “AdBlue™ replenishment” on page

minating could result in engine trouble and

10-11.

DPF damage.

CAUTION

Urea SCR system

Warning display

z When there is no AdBlue™ remaining and

(AdBlue™-related system)*

0 km (0 mile) is displayed for the driving

range, the engine cannot be restarted after it

AdBlue™: trademark of the Verband der Au-

is stopped.

tomobilindustrie e.V. (VDA).

The urea SCR system is a system that uses

AdBlue™ to reduce the emissions of nitrogen

oxide (NO_x) in the exhaust gas of diesel en-

gines.

Because AdBlue™, like fuel, is consumed as

the vehicle is driven, it must be replenished

according to the distance travelled.

When the driving range is approximately

2,400 km (1,500 miles) or less, a warning

display will appear on the information screen

in the multi-information display. The warning

displays will appear according to the amount

of AdBlue™ remaining.

At the same time, the warning lamp in the

meter will come on or flash.

Starting and driving

6-23

Turbocharger operation*

Urea SCR system warning

CAUTION

Turbocharger

z If the urea SCR system warning lamp comes

The turbocharger increases engine power by

Warning lamp

on and the warning display appears, the ve-

pushing large amounts of air into the engine’s

hicle can travel approximately

600 km

cylinders. The finned parts inside the turbo-

(400 miles) before the engine cannot be re-

started after it is stopped.

charger turn at extremely high speeds and are

subjected to extremely high temperatures.

They are lubricated and cooled by engine oil.

Warning display

NOTE

If the engine oil is not replaced at the speci-

z If there is a malfunction in the system, the

fied intervals, the bearings may seize or emit

check engine warning lamp may come on at

abnormal noise.

the same time.

Turbocharger operation*

CAUTION

z Do not run the engine at high speeds (for ex-

ample, by revving it or by accelerating rap-

1- Air compressor

If there is a malfunction in the system, a

idly) immediately after starting it.

2- Compressed air

warning display will appear on the informa-

z Do not stop the engine immediately after

3- Cylinder

high-speed or uphill driving. First allow the

tion screen in the multi-information display

engine to idle to give the turbocharger a

4- Turbo fin

according to the situation. At the same time,

chance to cool down.

5- Turbine

the warning lamp in the meter will flash.

6- Exhaust gas

If a warning display appears, have your vehi-

cle inspected by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS

Authorized Service Point as soon as possible.

6-24

Starting and driving

Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system*

Auto Stop & Go (AS&G)

Automatically stopping the en-

2. While depressing the brake pedal, fully

depress the clutch pedal and place the

gine

system*

gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) posi-

The AS&G system is automatically activated

tion.

The Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system auto-

when the ignition switch is turned to the

matically stops and restarts the engine with-

“ON” position or the operation mode is put in

out operating the ignition switch or engine

ON.

switch when the vehicle is stopped, such as at

You can deactivate the system by pressing the

a traffic light or in a traffic jam, to reduce ex-

“AS&G OFF” switch.

haust gases, increase fuel efficiency.

Refer to “To deactivate” on page 6-28.

When the AS&G system will operate, the

indicator display will turn on to inform

CAUTION

the driver.

z If the vehicle will be stopped for a long time

or if you will leave the vehicle unattended,

Indicator display

stop the engine.

3. Release the clutch pedal. The engine will

NOTE

stop automatically.

z The accumulated time the engine has been

stopped by the AS&G system is displayed in

[For vehicles with M/T]

the multi information display. Refer to “Au-

1. Stop the vehicle.

to Stop & Go monitor” on page 6-29.

z If the AS&G system does not operate or it

operates less frequently, the battery capacity

may have decreased. Have your vehicle in-

spected by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-

thorized Service Point.

[For vehicles with A/T]

1. Stop the vehicle.

Starting and driving

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