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Mitsubishi L200 (2020 year). Manual in english - page 8

Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system*

2. Depressing the brake pedal. The engine

CAUTION

NOTE

will stop automatically.

an unexpected accident might occur when

• After the engine restarts automatically, the

the engine restarts automatically.

vehicle speed has not exceeded approxi-

• Do not depress the accelerator pedal to

mately 5 km/h (3 mph).

race the engine while the vehicle is stop-

• After the engine start, approximately 30

ped (regardless of whether the engine is

seconds or more have not elapsed.

running or stopped).

• After the engine restarts automatically

• On vehicles with M/T, do not move the

and the vehicle stops again within 10 sec-

gearshift lever to a position other than the

onds.

“N” (Neutral) position.

• Engine coolant temperature is low.

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If the gearshift lever is moved to a posi-

• Ambient temperature is low.

tion other than the “N” (Neutral) position,

• When the heater is operated, vehicle indi-

the

indicator display blinks and the

cator temperature is not still hot enough.

buzzer sounds.

• Air conditioning is operating and passen-

If the gearshift lever is returned to the “N”

ger compartment has not sufficiently

NOTE

(Neutral) position, the

indicator

cooled.

display stops blinking and the buzzer

• Demister switch is pressed.

z

When the engine is automatically stopped,

stops sounding. The engine will not re-

Refer to

“Demisting of the windscreen

changes will occur in the driving operations.

start if the gearshift lever is in a position

and door windows: For quick demisting”

Pay close attention to the following.

other than the “N” (Neutral) position.

on page 7-16.

• The brake booster becomes inoperative

and the pedal effort will increase.

• When the air conditioner is operated in

the AUTO mode where the temperature

If the vehicle is moving, press down the

NOTE

control is set to max. hot or max. cool (for

brake pedal harder than usual.

vehicles with automatic climate air condi-

z

In the following cases, the

indicator

tioning).

display will blink to inform the driver and

CAUTION

• When the diesel particulate filter (DPF)

the engine will not stop automatically.

automatically burns away trapped particu-

When the engine is automatically stopped,

• Driver’s seat belt is not fastened.

z

late matter (PM).

do not attempt to exit the vehicle. Because

• Driver’s door is opened.

• Electric power consumption is high, such

the engine restarts automatically when the

• Bonnet is opened.

as when the rear window demister or oth-

driver’s seat belt is unfastened or the driver’s

z

In the following cases, the

indicator

er electrical components are operating or

door is opened, an unexpected accident

display will turn off and the engine will not

the blower speed is set to a high setting.

might occur when the vehicle starts moving.

stop automatically.

• Battery voltage or battery performance is

z

Observe the following precautions when the

low.

engine is stopped automatically. Otherwise,

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Starting and driving

Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system*

NOTE

NOTE

NOTE

• "Check engine warning lamp" is illumina-

z If the AS&G system operates while the air

z

On vehicles with M/T, do not move the gear-

ted or the

indicator display is blink-

conditioner is operating, both the engine and

shift lever to a position other than the “N”

ing.

the air conditioning compressor will stop.

(Neutral) position or do not release the

• The selector lever is other than in the “D”

Therefore, only the blower will operate, the

clutch pedal while the engine is restarting

(DRIVE) position (A/T)

windows may start to fog up. If this occurs,

automatically. The starter motor will stop

• ASTC operation indicator and ASTC OFF

press the demister switch to restart the en-

and the engine will not restart automatically.

indicator is turn on (A/T)

gine.

z

If the engine does not restart automatically

• ABS warning lamp is turned on

Refer to “Demister switch” on page 7-16.

or if the engine stalls, the charge warning

• A/T warning lamp will turn on/warning

z If the windows become fogged up each time

lamp and check engine warning lamp will il-

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display will display (A/T)

the engine is stopped, we recommend you to

luminate.

deactivate the AS&G system by pressing the

If this occurs,

• On 4WD vehicles, the drive mode-selec-

tor in “4H” or “4L” (Easy Select 4WD),

“AS&G OFF” switch. Refer to “To deacti-

[On vehicles with M/T]

vate” on page 6-28.

The engine will not restart even if the clutch

“4HLc” or “4LLc” (Super Select 4WD II)

• The Hill Descent Control is operating (if

z If the air conditioner is operating, set the

pedal is depressed again. While depressing

temperature control higher to lengthen the

the brake pedal, fully depress the clutch ped-

so equipped)

In the following cases, the engine will not

time that the engine is stopped automatical-

al and turn the ignition switch to the

z

ly.

“START” position or press the engine switch

stop automatically even if the

indica-

to start the engine.

tor display turn on.

[On vehicles with A/T]

• Push the accelerator pedal

Automatically restarting the

The engine will not restart even if release the

• The brake booster vacuum pressure is

engine

brake pedal again. Also, the

indicator

low.

display blinks, and the buzzer sounds.

• Brake pedal is not sufficiently depressed

On vehicles with M/T, depress the clutch

While depressing the brake pedal, move the

(A/T)

pedal while the gearshift lever is in the “N”

selector lever to the “P” (Park) or “N” (Neu-

• The steering wheel is operated.

(Neutral) position. The

indicator dis-

tral) position and turn the ignition switch to

• Parking brake operates (A/T)

play turns off and the engine restarts auto-

the “START” position or press the engine

• Parking on steep hill

matically.

switch to start the engine. After the engine is

z

Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal

started, the buzzer stops.

On vehicles with A/T, Release the brake ped-

while driving because this will cause detec-

But the

indicator display is blinking

al. The

indicator display turns off and

tion of clutch pedal switch malfunction and

until turning the ignition switch to the

the engine restarts automatically.

blinking of

indicator display, and

“LOCK” position or putting the operation

AS&G system will not operate.

mode in OFF.

For details, refer to “Starting and stopping

the engine” on page 6-17.

Starting and driving

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Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system*

NOTE

CAUTION

NOTE

z

The vehicles with A/T have the function of

• When the air conditioner is operated in

• On vehicles with M/T, while the engine is

preventing the unexpected start of the vehi-

AUTO mode where the temperature con-

stopped automatically,

“AS&G OFF”

cle due to creeping, etc., by temporarily

trol is set to the max. hot or the max. cool

switch is pressed to

deactivate the

maintain the braking force applied when the

(for vehicles with automatic climate air

“AS&G” system.

engine restarts automatically.

conditioning)

• Bonnet is opened.

This function is deactivated if the selector

• When the air conditioner is ON, the pas-

When the engine restarts automatically, the

z

lever is set into

“N” (Neutral) position.

senger compartment temperature rises and

audio volume may temporarily decrease.

While the function is activated, you might

the air conditioning compressor operates

This does not indicate a malfunction.

hear operation noise from under the vehicle

to lower the temperature.

z

While the engine is stopped automatically,

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or feel a shock from the brake pedal.

• Demister switch is pressed.

the air volume change of the air conditioner

This indicates that the system is operating

Refer to “For quick demisting” on page

may temporarily be experienced. This does

normally. It does not indicate a malfunction.

7-16.

not indicate a malfunction.

• Electric power consumption is high, such

z

On vehicles with A/T, while the engine is

as when the rear window demister or oth-

stopped automatically, if the selector lever is

CAUTION

er electrical components are operating or

moved to the “P” (PARK) position quickly

the blower speed is set to a high setting.

with the brake pedal firmly depressed, the

z

In the following cases, the engine will restart

• Battery voltage or battery performance is

engine does not restart automatically even if

automatically even if the engine was stopped

low.

you release the brake pedal. If this occurs,

by the AS&G system. Pay attention, other-

• Move the selector lever to the “R” (RE-

the

indicator display will blink to in-

wise an unexpected accident might occur

VERSE) position (A/T)

form the driver.

when the engine restarts.

• Move the selector lever from the

“N”

If you want to restart the engine, depress the

• Vehicle speed is 3 km/h (2 mph) or higher

(NEUTRAL) to “D” (DRIVE) position

brake pedal again.

when coasting down a slope.

(A/T)

If you want to put the operation mode in

• Brake booster vacuum pressure is low be-

• Operate the steering wheel.

OFF, press the engine switch without de-

cause the brake pedal is depressed repeat-

• Driver’s seat belt is unfastened.

pressing the brake pedal. (Vehicles equipped

edly or depressed harder than usual.

• Driver’s door is opened.

with the keyless operation system)

• Engine coolant temperature is low.

• When the air conditioner is operated by

• Press the Hill Descent Control switch. (if

pressing the air conditioning switch.

so equipped)

To deactivate

• When the preset temperature of the air

conditioner is changed significantly.

The AS&G system is automatically activated

NOTE

when the ignition switch is turned to the

z

In the following cases, the engine will not

“ON” position or the operation mode put in

restart automatically.

ON. You can deactivate the system by press-

ing the “AS&G OFF” switch.

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Starting and driving

Manual transmission*

When the AS&G system is deactivated, the

CAUTION

indicator display will be turned on.

z

Do not put the gearshift lever into the re-

To reactivate the AS&G system, press the

verse position while the vehicle is moving

“AS&G OFF” switch; the

indicator dis-

forward. Doing so could damage the trans-

play will turn off.

mission.

NOTE

Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal

z

Type 1

while driving as this will cause premature

z This indicator display will also turn on for a

clutch wear or damage.

few seconds when the ignition switch is

turned to the “ON” position or the operation

z

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

mode put in ON.

z

Do not use the gearshift lever as a hand rest,

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because this can result in premature wear of

the transmission shift forks.

If the

indication lamp

Quick or slight clutch engagement made

z

blinks while driving

while the engine is running at high speed

will cause damage to the clutch and trans-

If the

indicator display blinks, the

mission because the traction force is very

AS&G system is malfunctioning and will not

great.

operate.

We recommend you to consult a

Type 2

NOTE

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service

Point.

z

During cold weather, shifting may be diffi-

cult until the transmission lubricant has

warmed up. This is normal and not harmful

Manual transmission*

to the transmission.

z

If it is hard to shift into

1^st, depress the

The shift pattern is shown on the gearshift

clutch pedal again; the shift will then be eas-

lever knob. Press the clutch pedal all the way

ier to make.

down while shifting gears. To start off, press

z

In case of hot weather condition or long time

the clutch pedal all the way down and shift

cruising with high speed, a speed limitation

into the 1st or “R” (Reverse) position, operat-

function may work to restrict the oil temper-

ature rising of the manual transmission. Af-

ing the gearshift lever slowly. Then gradually

AS&G OFF indicator display

ter the oil temperature drops to the appropri-

release the clutch pedal while depressing the

ate level, the speed limitation function is

accelerator pedal.

cancelled.

Starting and driving

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Manual transmission*

Moving the gearshift lever to

Vehicles with 2WD

NOTE

the “R” (Reverse) position

z

The gearshift indicator shows recommended

Shift point

Speed limit

gearshift points for fuel-efficient driving. It

Depress and hold the gearshift lever to the

1st gear

30 km/h

shows a

/

when an upshift is rec-

“R” (Reverse) position.

ommended.

2nd gear

60 km/h

Indication lamp

3rd gear

95 km/h

4th gear

140 km/h

5th gear

170 km/h

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Use 6th gear whenever vehicle speed allows,

Indicator display

for maximum fuel economy.

Vehicles with Easy Select 4WD

4N14

Speed limit

Shift

CAUTION

point

2H

4H

4L

z

Do not depress the gearshift lever when

1st gear

30 km/h

30 km/h

10 km/h

moving it to any position other than the “R”

(Reverse) position. If you always depress the

2nd gear

60 km/h

60 km/h

20 km/h

gearshift lever when moving it, you could

unintentionally move the gearshift lever to

3rd gear

95 km/h

95 km/h

35 km/h

the “R” (Reverse) position and cause an ac-

4th gear

140 km/h

cident and/or a transmission fault.

110 km/h

50 km/h

5th gear

170 km/h

Possible driving speed

Use 6th gear whenever vehicle speed allows,

for maximum fuel economy.

Avoid shifting down at high speed, as this

4N15

may cause excessive engine speed (the tach-

ometer needle into the red zone) and damage

the engine.

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Starting and driving

Automatic transmission Sports Mode 6A/T*

Speed limit

Speed limit

The individual gears are selected automati-

Shift point

cally, depending on the speed of the vehicle

2H, 4H

4L

Shift point

2H, 4H,

4LLc

and the position of the accelerator pedal.

4HLc

1st gear

30 km/h

10 km/h

The selector lever (A) has 2 gates; the main

1st gear

35 km/h

10 km/h

gate (B) and the manual gate (C).

2nd gear

60 km/h

20 km/h

2nd gear

65 km/h

25 km/h

3rd gear

100 km/h

35 km/h

LHD

3rd gear

105 km/h

40 km/h

4th gear

140 km/h

55 km/h

4th gear

150 km/h

55 km/h

5th gear

165 km/h

70 km/h

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5th gear

170 km/h

75 km/h

Use 6th gear whenever vehicle speed allows,

for maximum fuel economy.

Use 6th gear whenever vehicle speed allows,

for maximum fuel economy.

Vehicles with Super Select 4WD

II

Automatic transmission

4N14

Sports Mode 6A/T*

Speed limit

Shift

NOTE

RHD

point

2H, 4H

4HLc

4LLc

z

During running-in period or immediately af-

1st gear

30 km/h

30 km/h

10 km/h

ter reconnection of the battery cable, there

may be a case where gear shifts are not

2nd gear

60 km/h

60 km/h

20 km/h

made smoothly. This does not indicate a

3rd gear

100 km/h

100 km/h

35 km/h

faulty transmission.

Gear shifts will become smooth after the

4th gear

140 km/h

transmission has been shifted several times

110 km/h

50 km/h

by the electronic control system.

5th gear

170 km/h

Use 6th gear whenever vehicle speed allows,

Selector lever operation

for maximum fuel economy.

The transmission has 6 forward gears and 1

4N15

reverse gear.

Starting and driving

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Automatic transmission Sports Mode 6A/T*

3. Insert a straight blade (or minus) screw-

LHD

NOTE

driver with a cloth over its tip into notch

z To avoid erroneous operation, move the se-

(A) or the cover. Pry gently as shown to

lector lever firmly into each position and

remove the cover.

briefly hold it there. Always check the posi-

tion shown by the selector lever position dis-

play after moving the selector lever.

If the brake pedal is not depressed and held,

z

the shift-lock device activates to prevent the

RHD

selector lever from being moved from the

“P” (PARK) position.

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When the selector lever cannot

be shifted from the “P” (Park)

position

While depressing the brake pedal,

When the selector lever cannot be shifted

from the “P” (PARK) position to another po-

move the selector lever through

4. Depress the brake pedal with the right

sition while the brake pedal is pressed and

the gate.

foot.

held down with the ignition switch at the

Move the selector lever through

“ON” position or the operation mode in ON,

the gate.

the battery may be flat or the shift-lock

mechanism may be malfunctioning. Immedi-

ately have your vehicle checked by a

WARNING

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service

z

Always depress the brake pedal when

Point.

shifting the selector lever into a gear from

If you need to move the vehicle, shift the se-

the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) po-

lector lever as follows.

sition.

Never put your foot on the accelerator

pedal while shifting the selector lever

For LHD vehicles

from the

“P”

(PARK) or “N” (NEU-

1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

TRAL) position.

2. Stop the engine if it is running.

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Starting and driving

Automatic transmission Sports Mode 6A/T*

5. Insert a straight blade (or minus) screw-

4. Insert a straight blade (or minus) screw-

Selector lever position indica-

driver in the shiftlock release hole (B).

driver in the shift-lock release hole (A).

tor display

Shift the selector lever to the “N” (Neu-

Shift the selector lever to the “N” (NEU-

When the ignition switch is turned to the

tral) position while pressing the straight

TRAL) position while pressing the

“ON” position or the operation mode is put in

blade (or minus) screwdriver down

straight blade

(or minus) screwdriver

ON, the position of the selector lever is indi-

down.

cated in the multi information display.

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For RHD vehicles

1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

2. Stop the engine if it is running.

Selector lever positions

3. Depress the brake pedal with the right

foot.

“P” PARK

This position locks the transmission to pre-

vent the vehicle from moving. The engine

can be started in this position.

“R” REVERSE

This position is to back up.

Starting and driving

6-33

Automatic transmission Sports Mode 6A/T*

“D” DRIVE

CAUTION

NOTE

This position is used for most city and high-

z Never shift into the “P” (PARK) or “R” (RE-

z If your vehicle is equipped with shift pad-

VERSE) position while the vehicle is in mo-

way driving. The transmission will automati-

dles, you can shift into sports mode with

tion to avoid a transmission damage.

cally change its gear depending on road and

shift paddles when the selector lever is in the

driving conditions.

main gate as well. Also, you can return to

the “D” range operation in any of following

“N” NEUTRAL

ways.

At this position the transmission is disengag-

CAUTION

When returning to “D” range operation, the

ed. It is the same as the neutral position on a

selector lever position display will change to

z To prevent transmission damage, never shift

“D” (DRIVE) position.

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manual transmission, and should only be

into the “D” (Drive) position from the “R”

• Pull the + (SHIFT UP) side shift paddle

used when the vehicle is stationary for an ex-

(Reverse) position while the vehicle is in

forward (towards the driver) for over 2

tended length of time during driving, such as

motion.

seconds.

in a traffic jam.

• Stop the vehicle.

Sport mode

• Push the selector lever from the

“D”

(DRIVE) position into the manual gate

WARNING

Whether the vehicle is stationary or in mo-

(A) and push the selector lever back into

z Never move the selector lever to the “N”

tion, sports mode is selected by gently push-

the main gate (B).

(Neutral) position while driving. A serious

ing the selector lever from the “D” (DRIVE)

accident could occur since you could acci-

position into the manual gate (A).

dentally move the lever into the

“P”

To return to “D” range operation, gently push

(Park) or “R” (Reverse) position or you

the selector lever back into the main gate (B).

will lose engine braking.

SHIFT

SHIFT

SHIFT

UP

SHIFT

DOWN

UP

z On a gradient, the engine should be star-

In sports mode, gear shifts can be made rap-

DOWN

ted in the “P” (PARK) position, not in the

“N” (NEUTRAL) position.

idly simply by moving the selector lever

z To prevent rolling, always keep your foot

backward and forward. For vehicles equipped

on the brake pedal when the vehicle is in

with the shift paddles, shift paddles at the

“N” (Neutral) position, or when shifting

steering wheel can also be used to perform

into or out of “N” (Neutral) position.

the gearshift. In contrast to a manual trans-

mission, the sports mode allows gear shifts

with the accelerator pedal depressed.

+ (SHIFT UP)

The transmission shifts up by one gear with

each operation.

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Starting and driving

Automatic transmission Sports Mode 6A/T*

- (SHIFT DOWN)

NOTE

Sports mode indicator

The transmission shifts down by one gear

To maintain good running performance, the

In sports mode, the currently selected posi-

z

with each operation.

transmission may refuse to perform an up-

tion is indicated by the indicator (A) shown

shift when the selector lever or the shift pad-

on the instrument panel.

dles are operated to the “+ (SHIFT UP)” po-

CAUTION

sition at certain vehicle speeds. Also, to pre-

vent over-revving of the engine, the trans-

z In sports mode, the driver must execute up-

mission may refuse to perform a downshift

ward shifts in accordance with prevailing

road conditions, taking care to keep the en-

when the selector lever or the shift paddles

are operated to the “— (SHIFT DOWN)”

gine speed below the red zone.

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position at certain vehicle speeds. When this

z Repeated continuous operation of the selec-

happens, a buzzer sounds to indicate that a

tor lever or the shift paddles will continuous-

ly switch shift position.

downshift is not going to take place.

z

Downward shifts are made automatically

z For vehicles equipped with the shift paddles,

do not use the left- and right-hand shift pad-

when the vehicle slows down. When the ve-

dles at the same time. Doing so could cause

hicle stops, 1^st gear is automatically selected.

a shift of gear ratio that you do not expect.

z

When driving away on a slippery road, push

the selector lever forward into the

“+

(SHIFT UP)” position. This cause the trans-

When a malfunction occurs in

NOTE

mission to shift into the 2^nd gear which is

the A/T

better for smooth driving away on a slippery

z Only the 6 forward gears can be selected. To

road. Push the selector lever to the

“—

There could be a system malfunction if the

reverse or park the vehicle, move the selec-

(SHIFT DOWN)” side to shift back to the 1^st

warning display or the warning display is

tor lever to the “R” (Reverse) or “P” (Park)

gear.

displayed on the information screen in the

position as required.

multi information display.

or

NOTE

z The buzzer may sound at the time of

warning display appears.

Starting and driving

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Easy Select 4WD*

CAUTION

CAUTION

When the A/T makes no speed

change

z Do not race the engine with brake pedal

z Never hold the vehicle stationary on a hill

pressed when the vehicle is stationary.

using the accelerator pedal (without using

If the transmission does not change speeds

This can damage the A/T.

the brake pedal). Always apply the parking

while driving, or your vehicle does not pick

Also, when you depress the accelerator ped-

brake and/or service brakes.

up enough speed when starting on an uphill

al while holding down the brake pedal with

slope, it may be that there is something un-

the selector lever in the “P” (PARK), “N”

(NEUTRAL) or “D” (DRIVE) position, the

Parking

usual happening in the transmission, causing

engine revolutions may not rise as high as

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

a safety device to activate. We recommend

when performing the same operation with

you to have your vehicle checked immediate-

plete stop, fully engage the parking brake,

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the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL)

ly.

and then move the selector lever to the “P”

position.

(PARK) position.

If you are going to leave the vehicle unatten-

Easy Select 4WD*

Passing acceleration

ded, always switch off the engine and carry

the key.

Shifting to rear-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive

To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE)

can be made by operating the drive modese-

position, push the accelerator to the floor.

lector (A). Set the drive mode-selector to an

The A/T will automatically downshift.

NOTE

appropriate position according to the road

z On a slope, be sure to apply the parking

surface conditions.

NOTE

brake before moving the selector lever to the

“P” (Park) position. If you move the selector

z In sports mode, downshifts do not take place

lever to the “P” (Park) position before apply-

when the accelerator is depressed all the way

ing the parking brake, it may be difficult to

to the floor.

disengage the selector lever from the “P”

(Park) position when next you drive the ve-

hicle, requiring application of a strong force

Waiting

to the selector lever to move from the “P”

For short waiting periods, such as at traffic

(Park) position.

signals, the vehicle can be left in gear and

held stationary with the service brake.

For longer waiting periods with the engine

running, place the selector lever in the “N”

(NEUTRAL) position and apply the parking

brake, while holding the vehicle stationary

with the service brake.

Starting and driving

6-37

Easy Select 4WD*

The Drive mode indicator display and the

2WD/4WD operation indication lamp/display

indicate the drive mode-selector setting state.

Refer to “Indication lamp/display” on page

6-41.

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Drive mode-selector position, drive mode indicator display, 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp/

display and low-range indicator lamp

Indication lamp/display

Drive mode-selector position

Mono-colour liquid crystal dis-

Driving conditions

Colour liquid crystal display

play

2H

Rear-wheel drive

When driving on dry paved road.

When driving on rough, sand or

4H

4-wheel drive

snow covered roads.

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Starting and driving

Easy Select 4WD*

Indication lamp/display

Drive mode-selector position

Mono-colour liquid crystal dis-

Driving conditions

Colour liquid crystal display

play

When driving up or down steep

hills, on rough or muddy roads

4L

Low range 4-wheel drive

and

(especially when increased tor-

que is required).

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: Illuminate

: Remain off

CAUTION

z The “4L” range gives maximum torque for low-speed driving on steep slopes, as well as sandy, muddy, and other difficult surfaces.

Vehicles with 4N14 engine, do not exceed speeds of approximately 50 km/h (30 mph) in “4L” range.

z Vehicles with 4N14 engine, do not exceed speeds of approximately 110km/h (68 mph) in “4H” range.

z Do not drive your vehicle in the “4H” or “4L” on dry paved roads and highways. Doing so may result in excessive tyre wear, increased fuel consumption,

and possible noise generation. It may also increase the differential oil temperature, which may damage the drive system. Further, the drive train will be

subjected to excessive loading, resulting in oil leakage, component seizure, or other serious problems. On dry paved roads and highways, drive the vehicle in

“2H” only.

Starting and driving

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Easy Select 4WD*

Drive mode-selector operation

: Turn the drive mode-selector

: Turn the drive mode-selector while hold-

The drive mode is shown on the drive mode-

ing it down

selector.

The drive mode-selector should be positioned

in accordance with the following operating

conditions:

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Procedure

To shift from

To

Vehicles with M/T

Vehicles with A/T

2H

4H

The drive mode-selector can be operated while the

The drive mode-selector can be operated while the ve-

vehicle is either moving or stationary.

hicle is either moving or stationary.

When the vehicle is not in motion, shift the selector

When the vehicle is not in motion, shift the gearshift

lever to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position before oper-

lever to the “N” (Neutral) position before operating

ating the drive mode-selector.

4H

2H

the drive mode-selector.

When the vehicle is moving, and only while it can

When the vehicle is moving, and only while it can be

be steered straight ahead, shift the selector lever to

steered straight ahead, release the accelerator pedal

the “D” (DRIVE) position, and release the accelera-

before operating the drive mode-selector.

tor pedal before operating the drive mode-selector.

Stop the vehicle, shift the selector lever to the “N”

Stop the vehicle, depress the clutch pedal to the floor

(NEUTRAL) position, and operate the drive mode-

and operate the drive mode-selector.

4H

4L

selector.

Keep depressing the clutch pedal while 2WD/4WD

If operation is made with the selector lever placed

operation indication lamp continues to blink.

in any other position than “N” (NEUTRAL) posi-

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Easy Select 4WD*

Procedure

To shift from

To

Vehicles with M/T

Vehicles with A/T

tion, a gear noise may be generated, with a possible

4L

4H

failure to shift into a proper gear.

NOTE

NOTE

2WD/4WD operation indica-

tion lamp and low-range indi-

z

Shifting of setting of the drive mode-selector

z When the drive mode-selector is set be-

between “2H” ↔ “4H” should only be done

tween“4H” ↔ “4L” in cold weather, its se-

cation lamp

at speeds below 100 km/h (62 mph).

lection may not complete. Return the drive

Vehicles with 4N14 engine, when you want

mode-selector to its previous position. After

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z

the vehicle speeds to exceed speeds of

the engine is warmed up, make the range se-

110km/h (68 mph), set the drive mode-selec-

lection again.

tor to “2H”.

z

During driving, never attempt to shift from

“4H” to “4L”.

CAUTION

z

When shifting from “2H” to “4H” in cold

z Do not operate the drive mode-selector

weather while the vehicle is in motion, the

while the rear wheels of the vehicle are slip-

transfer gear may make some noise. In cold

ping on snow or ice.

weather, try to shift the gear while the vehi-

cle is stopped.

z

When shifting between “4H” and “4L”, the

Indication lamp/display

transfer gear may make some noise.

When the drive mode-selector is set between

Vehicles equipped with the mono-colour liq-

z

“2H” ↔ “4H” while the vehicle is stopped,

uid crystal display, refer to “2WD/4WD oper-

When the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi-

the

2WD/4WD operation indication lamp/

ation indication lamp and low-range indica-

tion, the

2WD/4WD operation indication

display blinks while the selection is in proc-

lamp (1) and the low-range indication lamp

tion lamp” on page 6-41.

ess.

(2) shows the shifting condition. The

Vehicles equipped with the colour liquid

Drive slowly and normally after confirming

crystal display, refer to “Drive mode indica-

2WD/4WD operation indication lamp comes

that the lamp/display is illuminated. Refer to

tor display and 2WD/4WD operation indica-

on at each drive mode-selector position as

“Indication lamp/display” on page 6-41.

follows:

When the drive mode-selector is set between

tor display” on page 6-43.

z

“2H” ↔ “4H” while the cruise control is ac-

tivated, the transfer gear may make some

noise.

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Easy Select 4WD*

“2H” ↔ “4H”

Drive mode-se-

Indication lamp

NOTE

lector position

Drive mode-selector

Indication lamp

• Keep the steering wheel in the straight

position

ahead position while making range selec-

tions. If you attempt to drive forward with

the steering wheel turned, gear rattling or

shocks may occur, cornering may not be

smooth and the desired range may not ac-

Drive mode

2H

tually be selected.

switching in pro-

and

• When the drive mode-selector is set be-

gress

tween “2H” ↔ “4H” while the vehicle is

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stopped, the 2WD/4WD operation indica-

tion lamp blinks while the selection is in

process. Drive slowly and normally after

Drive mode switch-

confirming that the lamp is switched.

ing in progress

• If the

2WD/4WD operation indication

lamp continues blinking after a “2H” ↔

“4H” selection has been made with the

vehicle moving, hold the steering wheel

4L

in the straight ahead position and slowly

and

and

depress the accelerator pedal several

4H

times.

“4H” ↔ “4L”

: Blink

: Blink

: Illuminate

Drive mode-se-

Indication lamp

: Illuminate

: Remain off

lector position

: Remain off

NOTE

4H

z When the drive mode-selector is set between

2H ↔ 4H, the 2WD/4WD operation indica-

tion lamp blinks while the selection is in

process. Take the following precautions

when the indication lamp is blinking.

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Easy Select 4WD*

NOTE

NOTE

Drive mode indicator display

and 2WD/4WD operation indi-

z

The 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp

z

The Active Stability Control function is sus-

will blink during shifting process from “4H”

pended while “4L” is selected. The

indi-

cator display

to “4L” or vice versa, as the transfer passes

cation lamp illuminates while these func-

through the neutral position.

tions are suspended. It does not indicate a

Be sure to operate the drive mode-selector

problem. When “2H” or “4H” is selected,

until the

2WD/4WD operation indication

this lamp goes out and function again. Refer

lamp illuminates again.

to “ASTC indication lamp, ASTC OFF indi-

z

When parking, apply the parking brake be-

cation lamp” on page 6-78.

fore stopping the engine and make sure that

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the

2WD/4WD operation indicator is not

blinking during shifting process between

CAUTION

“4H” ↔ “4L”. Otherwise, the vehicle could

z

If a problem is detected in the transfer sys-

unexpectedly move.

tem, a safety device will activate. The

z

If, after a “4H” ↔ “4L” selection has been

2WD/4WD operation indicator blinks (twice

made, the

2WD/4WD operation indicator

per second), and transfer shifting will be-

continues blinking and the desired range is

come impossible. Park your vehicle in a safe

not actually selected, return the drive mode

place, turn off the engine for a few moments.

A- Drive mode indicator display

selector to its previous position. Place the

steering wheel in the straight ahead position,

Restart the engine. The lamp should resume

B- Front wheel indicator display

normal operation. If the lamps continue to

drive the vehicle forward, and release the ac-

C- Rear wheel indicator display

blink, have the vehicle checked by a

celerator pedal. Next, hold down the clutch

D- Low-range indicator display

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-

pedal and make the range selection again.

ice Point as soon as possible.

z

If the 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp

blinks when you attempt to make a “4H” ↔

When the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi-

“4L” selection, a “4H” ↔ “4L” selection

tion or the operation mode is put in ON, drive

cannot be made. Stop the vehicle and release

the accelerator pedal. Next, hold down the

mode indicator display (A) and 2WD/4WD

clutch pedal and make the range selection

operation indicator display (B, C, D) shows

again.

the shifting condition. The drive mode indi-

cator display and 2WD/4WD operation indi-

cator display comes on at each drive modese-

lector position as follows:

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“2H” ↔ “4H”

“4H” ↔ “4L”

NOTE

Drive mode-selector

Indicator display

Drive mode-se-

Indicator display

Take the following precautions when the in-

position

lector position

dicator display is blinking.

• Keep the steering wheel in the straight

ahead position while making range selec-

tions. If you attempt to drive forward with

the steering wheel turned, gear rattling or

2H

4H

shock may occur, cornering may not be

smooth and the desired range may not ac-

tually be selected.

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• When the drive mode-selector is set be-

tween “2H” ↔ “4H”, while the vehicle is

Drive mode switch-

stopped, the front wheel indicator display

Drive mode

blinks while the selection is in process.

ing in progress

switching in pro-

Drive slowly and normally after confirm-

gress

ing that the display is switched.

• If the front wheel indicator display blink-

ing after a “2H” ↔ “4H” selection has

been made with the vehicle moving, hold

4H

the steering wheel in the straight ahead

4L

position and slowly depress the accelera-

tor pedal several times.

The front and the rear wheel displays will

z

blink during shifting process from “4H” to

: Blink (Drive mode indicator display

: Blink (Drive mode indicator display

“4L” or vice versa, as the transfer passes

also blinks)

also blinks)

through the neutral position. Be sure to oper-

: Illuminate

: Illuminate

ate the drive mode-selector until the front

: Remain off

: Remain off

and the rear wheel displays illuminate again.

z

When parking, apply the parking brake be-

fore stopping the engine and make sure that

NOTE

the front and the rear wheel displays are not

z When the drive mode-selector is set between

blinking during shifting process between

“2H” ↔ “4H”, the front wheel indicator dis-

“4H” ↔ “4L”. Otherwise, the vehicle could

play blinks while the selection is in process.

unexpectedly move even if the A/T is in the

“P” (PARK) position.

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Easy Select 4WD*

NOTE

NOTE

CAUTION

z

If, after a “4H” ↔ “4L” selection has been

z

If the clutch pedal is released during shifting

z

If the warning display is displayed on the in-

made, front and the rear wheel displays con-

process between “4H ↔ 4L”, the warning

formation screen in the multi information

tinue blinking and the desired range is not

display will appear and the shifting process

display, a problem has occurred with the

actually selected, return the drive modese-

will be stopped (M/T).

Easy Select 4WD and the safety device has

lector to its previous position. Place the

activated. If this happens, please contact

steering wheel in the straight ahead position,

your nearest MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-

drive the vehicle forward, and release the ac-

thorized Service Point for inspection as soon

celerator pedal. Next, hold down the clutch

as possible.

pedal (with M/T) or place the selector lever

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in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (with A/T),

depress and hold the brake pedal and make

the range selection again.

z

The Active Stability Control function is sus-

z

If the front and the rear wheel displays blink

pended while “4L” is selected. indication

when you attempt to make a “4H” ↔ “4L”

lamp is illuminated while these functions are

selection, a “4H” ↔ “4L” selection cannot

suspended. It does not indicate a problem.

be made. Stop the vehicle and release the ac-

When “2H” or “4H” is selected, this lamp

celerator pedal. Next, hold down the clutch

goes out and function again. Refer to “ASTC

pedal (with M/T) or place the selector lever

indication lamp or ASTC OFF indication

in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (with A/T),

lamp” on page 6-78.

depress and hold the brake pedal and make

z

Vehicles with 4N14 engine, when the vehi-

the range selection again.

cle speeds near to 110 km/h (68 mph) while

If the selector lever is shifted from the “N”

the drive mode-selector is set

“4H”, the

z

(NEUTRAL) position to the other position

warning display will appear.

or release the brake pedal during shifting

When you want the vehicle speeds to exceed

process between “4H ↔ 4L”, the warning

speeds of 110 km/h (68 mph), set the drive

display will appear and the shifting process

modeselector to “2H”.

will be stopped (A/T).

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Super Select 4WD II*

Super Select 4WD II*

Drive mode-selector position,

Drive

drive mode indicator display

mode in-

Shifting to rear-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive

dicator

and 2WD/4WD operation indi-

can be made by operating the drive modese-

display

cator display

lector (A). Set the drive mode-selector to an

Drive mode-selec-

and

Driving

appropriate position according to the road

tor position

2WD/4W

conditions

Drive

surface conditions. The Drive mode indicator

D opera-

mode in-

display and the 2WD/4WD operation indica-

tion indi-

dicator

tor display indicate the drive mode-selector

cator dis-

display

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setting state. Refer to “Drive mode indicator

play

Drive mode-selec-

and

Driving

display and 2WD/4WD

operation indicator

tor position

2WD/4W

conditions

Centre dif-

When

display” on page 6-49.

ferential

driving on

D opera-

lock en-

rough,

tion indi-

4HLc

gaged 4-

sand

or

cator dis-

play

wheel

snow cov-

drive

ered roads.

When

Rear-

When

driving on

2H

wheel

dry paved

driving up

drive

road.

or

down

Low range

steep hills,

The basic

centre dif-

on rough

position

ferential

or muddy

for Super

4LLc

lock en-

roads

(es-

Select

gaged 4-

Full-time

pecially

4WD II.

wheel

4H

4-wheel

when in-

When

drive

drive

creased

driving on

torque is

dry paved

required).

or slippery

roads.

: Illuminate

: Remain off

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Super Select 4WD II*

: Turn the drive mode-selector

CAUTION

CAUTION

: Turn the drive mode-selector while hold-

z The “4LLc” range gives maximum torque

z Do not drive your vehicle in the “4HLc” or

ing it down

for low-speed driving on steep slopes, as

“4LLc” position on dry paved roads and

The drive mode-selector should be positioned

well as sandy, muddy, and other difficult sur-

highways. Doing so may result in excessive

in accordance with the following operating

faces.

tyre wear, increased fuel consumption, and

Vehicles with 4N14 engine, do not exceed

possible noise generation. It may also in-

conditions:

speeds of approximately 50 km/h (30 mph)

crease the differential oil temperature, which

in the “4LLc” range.

may damage the drive system. Further, the

Vehicles with an 4N15 engine and A/T, do

drive train will be subjected to excessive

not exceed speeds of approximately 70 km/h

loading, resulting in oil leakage, component

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(43 mph) in the “4LLc” range.

seizure, or other serious problems. On dry

z Vehicles with 4N14 engine, do not exceed

paved roads and highways, drive the vehicle

speeds of approximately 110 km/h (68 mph)

in “2H” or “4H” only.

in the “4HLc” range.

Drive mode-selector operation

The drive mode is shown on the drive mode-

selector knob.

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Super Select 4WD II*

Procedure

To shift from

To

Vehicles with M/T

Vehicles with A/T

2H

4H

The drive mode-selector can be operated while the ve-

The drive mode-selector can be operated while the ve-

hicle is either moving or stationary.

4H

2H or 4HLc

hicle is either moving or stationary.

When the vehicle is not in motion, shift the selector

When the vehicle is not in motion, shift the gearshift

lever to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position before operating

lever to the “N” (Neutral) position before operating the

the drive mode-selector.

drive mode-selector.

When the vehicle is moving, and only while it can be

4HLc

4H

When the vehicle is moving, and only while it can be

steered straight ahead, shift the selector lever to the “D”

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steered straight ahead, release the accelerator pedal be-

(DRIVE) position, and release the accelerator pedal be-

fore operating the drive mode-selector.

fore operating the drive mode-selector.

4HLc

4LLc

Stop the vehicle, shift the selector lever to the “N”

(NEUTRAL) position, and operate the drive mode-se-

Stop the vehicle, depress the clutch pedal to the floor

lector.

and operate the drive mode-selector.

If operation is made with the selector lever placed in

Keep depressing the clutch pedal while the 2WD/4WD

4LLc

4HLc

any other position than “N” (NEUTRAL) position, a

operation indicator display continues to blink.

gear noise may be generated, with a possible failure to

shift into a proper gear.

NOTE

NOTE

NOTE

z

Setting of the drive mode-selector between

z When shifting between

“2H”,

“4H” and

z When the drive mode-selector is set between

“2H”,

“4H” and “4HLc” should only be

“4HLc” in cold weather while the vehicle is

“2H”, “4H” and “4HLc” while the vehicle is

done at speeds below 100 km/h (62 mph).

in motion, the transfer gear may make some

stopped, the 2WD/4WD operation indicator

z

For vehicles with 4N14 engine, when you

noise. In cold weather, try to shift the gear

display blinks while the selection is in proc-

want the vehicle speeds to exceed speeds of

while the vehicle is stopped.

ess. Drive slowly and normally after con-

110km/h (68 mph), set the drive mode-selec-

z When shifting between “4LLc” and “4HLc”,

firming that the display is illuminated. (Re-

tor to “2H” or “4H”.

the transfer gear may make some noise.

fer to “2WD/4WD operation indicator dis-

z

During driving, never attempt to shift from

play” on page 6-49.)

“4HLc” to “4LLc”.

z When the drive mode-selector is set between

“2H”, “4H” and “4HLc” while the cruise

control is activated, the transfer gear may

make some noise.

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