Mitsubishi L200 (2020 year). Manual in english

Super Select 4WD II*

C- Centre differential lock indicator display

Drive mode-selector

NOTE

Indicator display

D- Rear wheel indicator display

position

z When the drive mode-selector is set be-

E- Low-range indicator display

tween“4HLc” ↔ “4LLc” in cold weather, its

selection may not complete. Return the drive

When the ignition switch is the “ON” posi-

mode-selector to its previous position. After

the engine is warmed up, make the range se-

tion or the operation mode is put in ON, drive

lection again.

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

operation indicator display

(B, C, D, E)

shows the shifting condition. The drive mode

CAUTION

indicator display and

2WD/4WD operation

: Blink (Drive mode indicator display

z Do not operate the drive mode-selector

indicator display comes on at each drive

also blinks)

while the rear wheels of the vehicle are slip-

mode-selector position as follows:

: Illuminate

ping on snow or ice.

: Remain off

“2H” ↔ “4H”

“4H” ↔ “4HLc”

Drive mode indicator display

Drive mode-selector

Indicator display

and 2WD/4WD operation indi-

position

Drive mode-selector

Indicator display

cator display

position

Drive mode switch-

ing in progress

Drive mode switch-

ing in progress

A- Drive mode indicator display

B- Front wheel indicator display

Starting and driving

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Super Select 4WD II*

Drive mode-selector

Drive mode-

NOTE

Indicator display

position

selector posi-

Indicator display

• When the drive mode-selector is set be-

tion

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

vehicle is stopped, the front wheel and/or

centre differential lock displays blink

4HLc

4LLc

while the selection is in process. Drive

slowly and normally after confirming that

the display is switched.

: Blink (Drive mode indicator display

• If the front wheel and/or centre differen-

tial lock displays blinking after a “2H” ↔

: Blink (Drive mode indicator display

also blinks)

“4H” ↔ “4HLc” selection has been made

also blinks)

: Illuminate

with the vehicle moving, hold the steering

: Illuminate

: Remain off

wheel in the straight ahead position and

: Remain off

slowly depress the accelerator pedal sev-

eral times.

NOTE

“4HLc” ↔ “4LLc”

The front and the rear wheel displays will

When the drive mode-selector is set between

blink during shifting process from “4HLc”

Drive mode-

“2H”, “4H” and “4HLc”, the front wheel

to “4LLc” or vice versa, as the transfer pass-

selector posi-

Indicator display

and/or centre differential lock displays blink

es through the neutral position. Be sure to

tion

while the selection is in process. Take the

operate the drive mode-selector until the

following precautions when the indicator

front and the rear wheel displays illuminate

display is blinking.

again.

• Keep the steering wheel in the straight

When parking, apply the parking brake be-

ahead position while making range selec-

fore stopping the engine and make sure that

4HLc

tions. If you attempt to drive forward with

the front and the rear wheel displays are not

the steering wheel turned, gear rattling or

blinking during shifting process between

shock may occur, cornering may not be

“4HLc” ↔ “4LLc”. Otherwise, the vehicle

smooth and the desired range may not ac-

could unexpectedly move even if the A/T is

tually be selected.

in the “P” (PARK) position.

Drive mode

switching in

progress

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Starting and driving

Super Select 4WD II*

NOTE

CAUTION

If, after a “4HLc” ↔ “4LLc” selection has

If the clutch pedal is released during shifting

If the warning display is displayed on the in-

been made, front and the rear wheel displays

process between “4HLc ↔ 4LLc”, the warn-

formation screen in the multi information

continue blinking and the desired range is

ing display will appear and the shifting proc-

display, a problem has occurred with the Su-

not actually selected, return the drive mode-

ess will be stopped (M/T).

per Select 4WD II and the safety device has

selector to its previous position. Place the

activated. Have an inspection made by a

steering wheel in the straight ahead position,

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drive the vehicle forward, and release the ac-

ice Point as soon as possible.

celerator pedal. Next, hold down the clutch

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

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

depress and hold the brake pedal and make

the range selection again.

The Active Stability Control function is sus-

If the front and the rear wheel displays blink

pended while “4LLc” is selected.

indica-

when you attempt to make a “4HLc” ↔

tion lamp is illuminated while these func-

“4LLc” selection, a “4HLc” ↔ “4LLc” se-

tions are suspended. It does not indicate a

lection cannot be made. Stop the vehicle and

problem. When “2H” or “4H” or “4HLc” is

release the accelerator pedal. Next, hold

selected, this lamp goes out and function

down the clutch pedal (with M/T) or place

again. Refer to “ASTC indication lamp or

the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL)

ASTC OFF indication lamp” on page 6-78.

position

(with A/T), depress and hold the

For vehicles with 4N14 engine, when the ve-

brake pedal and make the range selection

hicle speeds near to

110 km/h (68 mph)

again.

while the drive mode-selector is set “4HLc”,

If the selector lever is shifted from the “N”

the warning display will appear. When you

(NEUTRAL) position to the other position

want the vehicle speeds to exceed speeds of

or release the brake pedal during shifting

110 km/h (68 mph), shift the drive mode-se-

process between “4HLc ↔ 4LLc”, the warn-

lector to “2H” or “4H”.

ing display will appear and the shifting proc-

ess will be stopped (A/T).

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Off Road mode*

The Off Road mode is the function that enhances driving smoothly on the off-road by selecting the most suitable engine, transmission, and brake

control according to the road surface conditions when the drive mode position is in “4HLc” or “4LLc”. Also refer to “Super Select 4WD II” on

page 6-46.

NOTE

z If the driver fails to select an appropriate mode in the Off Road mode, driving will be difficult.

z Depending on the mode selected, you may hear the operation noise or feel the vibration, or shock on the vehicle body.

Control mode

It is possible to select the control mode from the following according to the road surface conditions.

Drive mode-selector dial

Control mode

Functions

position

GRAVEL

Suitable to drive on unpaved road surfaces with gravel and soil.

4HLc or 4LLc

MUD/SNOW

Suitable to drive on muddy areas or deep snows.

4HLc or 4LLc

SAND

Suitable to drive on fine sand areas.

4HLc or 4LLc

Suitable to drive on the rough road surface such as rocky roads or with some wheels suspen-

ROCK

4LLc

ded in the air.

NOTE

z When stuck, use the rear differential lock (if so equipped). (Refer to page 6-54.)

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Starting and driving

Off Road mode*

Off Road mode-selector opera-

NOTE

Off Road mode indicator dis-

tion

play

When changing the drive mode-selector to

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

“4HLc” while the Off Road mode is in

“ROCK” mode, the Off Road mode is

2. Set the drive mode-selector from “2H”

switched to “GRAVEL” automatically.

or “4H” to “4HLc” or “4LLc”. At this

When the Off Road mode-selector is held

time, the Off Road mode is switched to

down while the Off Road mode is activated,

“GRAVEL” automatically.

the mode set to “GRAVEL”. After the mode

3. The control mode is switched in the or-

is set, it cannot be changed even if the Off

der of GRAVEL

MUD/SNOW

Road mode-selector is pressed. To change

SAND

ROCK^*

GRAVEL by

the control mode, restart the engine and

press the Off Road mode-selector again.

pressing the Off Road mode-selector.

The Off Road mode is not activated when

the drive mode is in “2H” or “4H”. If the Off

Road mode-selector is pressed when the

drive mode-selector is set to “2H” or “4H”,

the warning display will appear and the op-

Example: When “GRAVEL” mode is selec-

eration will be cancelled.

ted The selected control mode is displayed on

the Off Road mode indicator display (A).

In addition, the selected mode is displayed as

an interrupt display on the information screen

of the multi information display

(B) by

switching the control mode. The control

mode display on the information screen will

return to the previous display after a few sec-

onds.

NOTE

When the rear differential lock switch is

NOTE

turned on while the Off Road mode is acti-

vated, the Off Road mode is returned to

z The Off Road mode will not operate even if

“GRAVEL” automatically if the rear differ-

pressing the Off Road mode-selector in the

ential lock switch is turned off.

following conditions.

• Brake System: brake temperature high

^*: Only in 4LLc

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Rear differential lock*

Type 2

4. To deactivate the rear differential lock,

NOTE

press the rear differential lock switch

• Rear Differential Lock (if so equipped):

(2).

activating

• ASTC warning lamp: illuminating or

blinking

Type 1

refer to “ASTC warning lamp/display” on

page 6-79

Rear differential lock*

If one wheel starts to spin freely and the vehi-

Operating the rear differential

cle becomes stuck and cannot be freed even

using 4-wheel drive, the rear differential lock

lock

switch (A) can be used to activate the rear

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

differential lock for extra traction.

2. Move the drive mode-selector to “4L” or

Type 2

“4H” position

(Easy Select

4WD),

Type 1

“4LLc” or “4HLc” position (Super Se-

lect 4WD II).

3. To activate the rear differential lock,

press the rear differential lock switch

(1).

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Starting and driving

Rear differential lock*

[Vehicles equipped

with

the

colour

liquid

CAUTION

NOTE

crystal display]

Operate the rear differential switch after the

z Vehicles equipped with the mono-colour liq-

wheels are stopped. Operating the switch

uid crystal display, if the rear differential

with the wheels turning may cause the vehi-

lock switch is turned on while driving, the

Indicator lamp

cle to dart in unexpected directions.

buzzer will sound and the rear differential

lock will remain deactivated.

NOTE

The rear differential lock indi-

The rear differential lock does not operate

cation lamp/display

when the drive mode-selector is in “2H” po-

sition (Easy Select 4WD), “2H” or “4H” po-

When the ignition switch is turned to the

sition (Super Select 4WD II).

“ON” position or the operation mode is put in

When the rear differential is locked with the

ON, the rear differential lock indication

drive mode-selector in “4L” or “4H” posi-

lamp/display in the meter cluster illuminates

tion (Easy Select 4WD), “4LLc” or “4HLc”

for a few seconds then indicates the rear dif-

position (Super Select 4WD II) changing the

Indicator display

drive mode-selector to “2H” position (Easy

ferential lock’s operating status (activated or

Select 4WD), “2H” or “4H” position (Super

deactivated).

Select 4WD II) makes the rear differential

unlock automatically.

[Vehicles equipped with the mono-colour liq-

Vehicles equipped with the colour liquid

uid crystal display]

crystal display, if the rear differential lock

switch is turned on while driving, the warn-

ing display will appear, the buzzer will

sound and the rear differential lock will re-

main deactivated.

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Rear differential lock*

NOTE

The operation state

Rear differential

Rear differential lock

of rear differential

lock indication

The operation

indication lamp/

z The status of the rear differential lock (re-

lock

lamp

state of rear dif-

display

sulting from depression of the rear differen-

tial lock switch) is shown by blinking or

ferential lock

Indication

Indicator

steady illumination of the rear differential

lamp

display

lock indication lamp/display.

Rear differential lock

[Vehicles equipped with the

activated

mono-colour liquid crystal dis-

play]

Switching in pro-

gress

The operation state

Rear differential

: Blink

of rear differential

lock indication

: Illuminate (steady)

lock

lamp

: Remain off

[Vehicles equipped with the col-

our liquid crystal display]

Rear differential

Rear differential lock

lock activated

deactivated

Rear differential lock

indication lamp/

The operation

display

: Blink (Drive mode indicator display

state of rear dif-

also blinks)

ferential lock

Indication

Indicator

: Illuminate (steady)

lamp

display

Switching in pro-

: Remain off

gress

Rear differential

lock deactivated

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Starting and driving

Rear differential lock*

NOTE

CAUTION

The indication lamp/display and drive mode

• If the vehicle speed is 12 km/h or lower,

If a problem is detected in the rear differen-

indicator display (vehicles equipped with the

turn the steering wheel from side to side

tial lock system, a safety device will acti-

colour liquid crystal display) blink while the

until the indication lamp/display illumi-

vate. The rear differential lock indication

rear differential lock is being switched be-

nates steadily. If the vehicle is stuck in

lamp will blink rapidly (twice per second),

tween its activated and deactivated condi-

soft ground, make sure the area around

warning display will appear, and the rear dif-

tions. When the switching operation is com-

the vehicle is clear then repeatedly at-

ferential lock will deactivate. Park your ve-

plete, the indication lamp/display is either il-

tempt to drive forward and backward. The

hicle in a safe place, turn off the engine for a

luminated steadily or not illuminated.

indication lamp/display will illuminate

few moments. Restart the engine. It is safe to

The ASTC and ABS functions are suspen-

steadily and the rear differential lock will

continue driving if the lamps/display resume

ded while the rear differential lock is activa-

be activated.

normal operation. If the rear differential lock

ted. ASTC indication lamp, ASTC OFF indi-

indication lamp blinks and warning display

cation lamp and ABS warning lamp/display

appears when the rear differential lock is re-

are illuminated while these functions are

activated, have the vehicle checked by a

suspended.

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It does not indicate a problem. When the

ice Point as soon as possible.

rear differential lock is disengaged, these

lamps go out and function again.

Warning display (colour liquid crystal dis-

Refer to

“ABS warning lamp/display” on

play)

page

6-74,

“ASTC indication lamp or

ASTC OFF indication lamp” on page 6-78.

If the indication lamp/display continues

blinking after the switch has been pressed to

deactivate the rear differential lock, hold the

steering wheel in the straight ahead position

then slowly depress and release the accelera-

tor pedal several times.

If the indication lamp/display continues

blinking after the switch has been pressed to

activate the rear differential lock, bear in

mind the following instructions:

• If the vehicle speed is 12 km/h or higher,

decelerate to a speed of 2.5 km/h or lower.

The indication lamp/display will illumi-

nate steadily and the rear differential lock

will be activated.

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Rear differential lock*

Examples of effective use of the

When driving on rocky roads

Examples of incorrect use of

rear differential lock

When the vehicle is unable to move because

the rear differential lock

one of the wheels is suspended in the air.

CAUTION

WARNING

z Use the rear differential lock only as an

z If the “4L” or “4H” position (Easy Select

emergency measure when the vehicle is

4WD), “4LLc” or “4HLc” position (Super

stuck and cannot be freed with the drive

Select 4WD II) is selected along with the

mode-selector in

“4L” or

“4H” position

rear differential lock, the following phe-

(Easy Select 4WD) or in “4LLc” or “4HLc”

nomena appear and it is very dangerous.

position (Super Select 4WD II). Deactivate

Please be sure to release the rear differen-

the rear differential lock immediately after

tial lock on normal roads.

using it.

• If the rear differential lock is used by

mistake when driving on a paved road:

With the rear differential lock on, the

When one of the wheels has fall-

power to drive the vehicle straight

en in a ditch

ahead becomes very strong, which may

When getting out of snow

make it difficult to turn the steering

wheel.

When the vehicle is unable to get going be-

cause one of the wheels is on the snow and

the other on a paved road.

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Starting and driving

Rear differential lock*

WARNING

z If the rear differential lock is used by mis-

z In the case where the condition of the

take when turning a curve or making a

road is different for the right tyre to drive

right or left turn at a crossing or the like:

from the left tyre (such as one tyre on a

The vehicle is unable to make a turn and

paved road and the other on ice), direc-

may go straight ahead.

tion of the vehicle may change abruptly

when engine braking or accelerating.

Do not use the rear differential lock ex-

cept when making an emergency escape

on a snow or frozen road, but drive with

4WD.

WARNING

z If the rear differential lock is used by mis-

take except when making an emergency

escape on snow or frozen road: It becomes

difficult to make a steady turn.

Starting and driving

6-59

4-wheel drive operation*

By selecting 4-wheel drive, both axles of the vehicle are rigidly connected with each other. This improves the traction characteristics. When

turning sharp corners or moving forward and backward repeatedly, however, the drive line is stressed, which is felt as a braking effect. A 4-wheel

drive vehicle can accelerate more quickly and smoothly.

However, note that the braking distance is not shorter than that of a rear-wheel drive vehicle.

When using 4-wheel drive on rough roads (snow, mud, sand, etc.), it is important to operate the vehicle correctly.

WARNING

z Control the accelerator pedal, brake pedal, steering wheel, etc. according to the landform and nature of the soil. The driver should accurately grasp

the surrounding circumstances and drive carefully according to the respective circumstances. Especially, the off-road may lead to loss of control

and may cause the vehicle to roll on its side or roof, which may cause an accident resulting in serious personal injury or death in the worst case.

NOTE

z The driving posture should be more upright and closer to the wheel than usual; adjust the seat to a good position for easy steering and pedal operation. Be

sure to wear the seat belt.

z After driving on rough roads, check each part of the vehicle and wash it thoroughly with water. Refer to the “Vehicle care” section and “Inspection and

maintenance following rough road operation” on page 6-66.

Even a vehicle without the equipment for Off Road mode and rear differential lock (if so equipped) run each road condition.

The vehicle with each equipment set the recommended mode of the list shown below in each road condition, it may help you drive smoothly.

Road conditions

Driving mode

Dry paved road

Deep snow or

Packed snow road

Gravel road

Sandy road

Rocky road

and highway

muddy road

Easy Select 4WD

4H or 4L

® p. 6-37

^*1: The Off Road mode and the rear differential lock cannot be used at the same time. When the rear differential lock is set to ON, the Off Road

mode turns off. In addition, when the rear differential lock is ON, the Off Road mode will be deactivated even if the Off Road mode-selector is

operated.

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Starting and driving

4-wheel drive operation*

Road conditions

Driving mode

Dry paved road

Deep snow or

Packed snow road

Gravel road

Sandy road

Rocky road

and highway

muddy road

Super Select 4WD

2H or 4H

4HLc or 4LLc

II ® p. 6-46

Off Road mode-se-

−

GRAVEL

MUD/SNOW

SAND

ROCK

lector ® p. 6-53

Rear differential

−

Active^*1

lock ® p. 6-54

^*1: The Off Road mode and the rear differential lock cannot be used at the same time. When the rear differential lock is set to ON, the Off Road

mode turns off. In addition, when the rear differential lock is ON, the Off Road mode will be deactivated even if the Off Road mode-selector is

operated.

CAUTION

z When driving off-road, confirm the conditions of the road surface and the landscape, and drive after confirming that the components of the suspension and

the bottom of the front and rear bumper do not make contact with the road surface. (Refer to “Vehicle dimensions” on page 11-04.)

Starting and driving

6-61

4-wheel drive operation*

Driving on dry paved road and

CAUTION

NOTE

highway

z Selecting “4H” or “4L” position (Easy Se-

z The use of snow tyres and/or tyre chains is

lect 4WD), “4HLc” or “4LLc” position (Su-

recommended.

per Select 4WD II) to drive on dry paved

z Maintain a safe distance between vehicles,

road will increase the fuel consumption with

avoid sudden braking, and use engine brak-

possible noise generation and early tyre

ing (downshifting).

wear.

It may also increase the differential oil tem-

perature, resulting in possible damage to the

CAUTION

driving system.

z Avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration,

Further, the drive train will be subjected to

and sharp turning; such operations could

excessive loading, possibly leading to oil

cause skidding and spinouts.

leakage, component seizure, or other serious

faults.

Driving on unpaved roads

Driving on packed snow roads

Set the drive mode-selector to “2H” position

(Easy Select 4WD), “2H” or “4H” position

(Super Select 4WD II) to drive on the dry

paved road. Especially on dry highway, never

select

“4H” or “4L” position (Easy Select

4WD), “4HLc” or “4LLc” position (Super

Select 4WD II).

Check the road surface conditions and set the

drive mode-selector to “4H” or “4L” position

Set the drive mode-selector to “4H” position,

(Easy Select 4WD), “4HLc” or “4LLc” posi-

in accordance with the road conditions, and

tion (Super Select 4WD II). Setting the Off

then gradually depress the accelerator pedal

Road mode-selector

(if so equipped) to

for a smooth start.

“GRAVEL” may help you drive smoothly.

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Starting and driving

4-wheel drive operation*

Driving through deep snow or

CAUTION

NOTE

on muddy roads

• The bar graph of the engine coolant tem-

z If it is necessary to drive in extremely mud-

Set the drive mode-selector to “4H” or “4L”

perature display approaches the overheat-

dy conditions, the use of tyre chains is rec-

ing zone.

ommended. Because the extent of muddy

position

(Easy Select

4WD),

“4HLc” or

Refer to “Engine overheating” on page

conditions is difficult to judge and the vehi-

“4LLc” position (Super Select 4WD II) and

8-09.

cle could become bogged down very deeply,

then gradually depress the accelerator pedal

• A/T fluid temperature warning display

operation should be at a low speed. If possi-

for a smooth start. Keep the pressure on the

comes on.

ble, get out of the vehicle and check the con-

accelerator pedal as constant as possible, and

Refer to “When a malfunction occurs in

ditions ahead before proceeding.

drive at low speed.

the A/T” on page 6-35.

z Driving over roads in coastal areas or roads

Set the Off Road mode-selector (if so equip-

on which anti-skid preparations have been

spread can cause rust on the vehicle; wash

ped) to “MUD/SNOW”, or set the rear differ-

NOTE

the vehicle thoroughly as soon as possible

ential lock (if so equipped) to ON if the vehi-

after such use.

cle is likely to get stuck. This may help you

Avoid sudden braking, acceleration, and

drive smoothly.

turning; such operations could result in the

vehicle becoming stuck.

Driving on sandy roads

If the vehicle becomes stuck in deep snow or

WARNING

on muddy roads, it can often be moved a

rocking motion. Move the selector lever

z When attempting to rock your vehicle out

rhythmically between the “D” (DRIVE) and

of a stuck position, be sure that the area

“R” (REVERSE) position (with M/T, be-

around the vehicle is clear of people and

tween

1st and Reverse), while applying

physical objects. The rocking motion may

slight pressure to the accelerator pedal.

cause the vehicle to suddenly launch for-

It is recommended to start the vehicle with

ward or backward, causing injury or

parking brake partially, but not completely,

damage to nearby people or objects.

applied by slightly pulling the parking brake

lever.

After the vehicle has become free, do not

CAUTION

forget to release the parking brake.

z If any of following conditions occur while

the vehicle is being driven, immediately

park your vehicle in a safe place and follow

these procedures:

Starting and driving

6-63

4-wheel drive operation*

Check the sandy road condition and set the

Driving on a rocky road

NOTE

drive mode-selector to “4H” or “4L” position

(Easy Select 4WD), “4HLc” or “4LLc” posi-

z Drive on a road surface where the tyre treads

contact with rocks as far as possible.

tion

(Super Select 4WD II). Gradually de-

press the accelerator pedal to start the vehicle

and drive at a possible constant low speed.

Descending steep grades

Either set the Off Road mode-selector (if so

equipped) to “SAND”, or set the rear differ-

ential lock (if so equipped) to ON if the vehi-

cle is likely to get stuck. This may help you

drive smoothly.

CAUTION

z Do not force the vehicle or drive recklessly

Set the drive mode-selector to “4H” or “4L”

on sandy surfaces. In comparison with nor-

position

(Easy Select

4WD),

“4HLc” or

mal road surfaces, the engine and other

“4LLc” position (Super Select 4WD II) and

drive-system components are put under ex-

drive at a low speed. Depending on the road

cessive strain when driving on such a sur-

face, and this could lead to accidents.

condition, either set the Off Road modeselec-

tor (if so equipped) to “ROCK”, or set the

Set the drive mode-selector to “4H” or “4L”

rear differential lock (if so equipped) to ON if

position

(Easy Select

4WD),

“4HLc” or

the vehicle is likely to get stuck. This may

“4LLc” position (Super Select 4WD II), use

help you drive smoothly.

the engine brake (downshifting) and descend

slowly.

If the vehicle cannot descend slowly even

CAUTION

while using the engine brake. The Hill De-

z Avoid driving alone on rocky roads. When

scent Control (if so equipped) may help drive

driving on rocky roads, follow an experi-

smoothly.

enced driver’s instruction for safe driving.

For details, refer to

“Hill Descent Control

(HDC)” on page 6-70.

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Starting and driving

4-wheel drive operation*

WARNING

Climbing steep grades

NOTE

Avoid snaking down a sharp grade. De-

z Before attempting to drive up the slope,

scend the grade as straight as possible.

walk up it to confirm that the vehicle can

handle the grade.

NOTE

Turning sharp corners

When descending a sharp grade, if the

brakes are applied suddenly because of an

obstacle encountered, control of the vehicle

could be lost. Before descending the slope,

walk down it and confirm the path.

Before descending a grade, it is necessary to

choose the appropriate gear. Avoid changing

gears while descending the grade.

MITSUBISHI MOTORS is not responsible

Set the drive mode-selector to “4L” position

to the operator for any damage or injury

(Easy Select 4WD), “4LLc” position (Super

caused or liability incurred by improper and

negligent operation of a vehicle. All techni-

Select 4WD II) to maximize the engine tor-

ques of vehicle operation described herein

que.

depend on the skill and experience of the op-

erator and other participating parties and any

WARNING

deviation from the recommended operation

When turning a sharp corner in “4H” or “4L”

instructions above is at their own risk.

position

(Easy Select

4WD),

“4HLc” or

z Go straight up. Do not try to traverse

across a steep slope.

“4LLc” position (Super Select 4WD II) at

z If you begin to lose traction, ease off the

low speed, a slight difference in steering may

accelerator pedal and gently turn the

be experienced similar to as if the brakes

steering wheel alternatively left and right

were applied. This is called tight corner brak-

to regain adequate traction again.

ing and results from each of the 4 tyres being

at a different distance from the corner.

NOTE

The phenomenon is peculiar to 4-wheel drive

vehicles. If this occurs, either straighten the

z Choose as smooth a slope as possible with

steering wheel, or change to “2H” position

few stones or other obstacles.

(Easy Select 4WD), “2H” or “4H” position

(Super Select 4WD II).

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Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation

Crossing a stream

Remove the insects, dried grass, etc.

CAUTION

clogging the radiator core and A/T oil

z Never cross a stream where the water is

cooler.

deep.

After crossing a stream, be sure to have

Do not change gears while crossing the

the following items inspected at a

stream.

Frequent crossing of streams can adversely

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized

affect the life span of the vehicle; we recom-

Service Point and take the necessary

mend you to take the necessary measures to

measures.

prepare, inspect, and repair the vehicle.

• Check the brake system and, if neces-

z After crossing a stream, apply the brakes to

sary, have it serviced.

be sure they are functioning properly. If the

• Check the engine, transmission, trans-

brakes are wet and not functioning properly,

fer, and differential oil or grease level

dry them out by driving slowly while lightly

depressing the brake pedal.

and turbidity. If the oil or grease is

milky, it indicates water contamina-

4-wheel drive vehicles are not necessarily

tion. Replace it with new oil or grease.

waterproof. If the electrical circuits become

Inspection and maintenance

• Grease the propeller shaft.

wet, further operation of the vehicle will be

• Check the inside of the vehicle. If in-

following rough road

impossible; therefore, avoid crossing streams

gress of water is found, dry the carpet

unless absolutely necessary. If crossing a

operation

etc.

stream is unavoidable, use the following pro-

• Inspect the headlamps. If the head-

After operating the vehicle in rough road

cedure:

lamp bulb is flooded with water, have

conditions, be sure to perform the following

1. Check depths of a stream and geographi-

the headlamp drained off.

inspection and maintenance procedures:

cal features before attempting to cross a

z Check that the vehicle has not been dam-

stream and ford the stream where the

aged by rocks, gravel, etc.

water is as shallow as practicable.

z Carefully wash the vehicle with water.

2. Set the drive mode-selector to “4L” po-

Drive the vehicle slowly while lightly

sition (Easy Select 4WD), “4LLc” posi-

depressing the brake pedal in order to

tion (Super Select 4WD II).

dry out the brakes. If the brakes still do

3. Drive slowly at a speed of approximate-

not function properly, we recommend

ly 5 km/h (3 mph) to avoid splashing too

you to have the brakes checked as soon

much water.

as possible.

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Starting and driving

Cautions on handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles*

Only when you cannot receive a towing serv-

Cautions on handling of 4-

CAUTION

ice from a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-

wheel drive vehicles*

z Always use tyres of the same size, same

ized Service Point or commercial tow truck

type, and same brand, and which have no

service, tow your vehicle carefully in accord-

wear differences. Using the tyres which dif-

ance with the instructions given in “Towing”

fer in size, type, brands or the degree of

Tyres and wheels

wear or the inappropriate tyre inflation pres-

on page 8-23.

sure, will increase the differential oil temper-

Since the driving torque can be applied to the

ature and may be impossible to shift the

4 wheels, the performance of the vehicle

transfer, resulting in possible damage to the

when operating in 4-wheel drive is greatly af-

driving system. Further, the drive train will

fected by the condition of the tyres.

be subjected to excessive loading, possibly

Pay close attention to the tyres.

leading to oil leakage, component seizure, or

z Install specified tyres on all wheels. Re-

other serious faults.

fer to “Tyres and wheels” on page 11-13.

z Be sure to the appropriate tyre inflation

Towing

pressure according to no cargo or cargo.

Refer to “Tyre inflation pressures” on

If towing is necessary, we recommend you to

page 10-13.

have it done by your MITSUBISHI

z Be sure to fit all 4 tyres and wheels of

MOTORS Authorized Service Point or a

the same size and type.

commercial tow truck service.

When replacement of any of the tyres or

In the following cases, transport the vehicle

wheels is necessary, replace all of them.

using a tow truck.

z All tyres should be rotated whenever the

z The engine runs but the vehicle does not

wear difference between the front and

move or abnormal noise is produced.

rear tyres is recognizable.

z Inspection of the vehicle’s underside re-

veals that oil or some other fluid is leak-

Good vehicle performance cannot be expec-

ing.

ted if there is a difference in wear between

tyres. Refer to “Tyre rotation” on page 10-15.

z Check the tyre inflation pressure regular-

ly.

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Braking

CAUTION

Warning lamp/display

z Transport the vehicle with the driving

z Avoid driving habits that cause heavy brak-

The brake warning lamp illuminates to indi-

wheels on a carriage (Type C or D) as illus-

ing and never “ride” the brakes by resting

cate a fault in the braking system. A warning

trated.

your foot on the brake pedal while driving.

is also displayed on the multi information

Never try to tow with the front or rear

It causes brake overheating and fade.

wheels on the ground (Type A or B) as illus-

display. Refer to “Brake warning lamp” on

trated.

page 5-51 and “Brake warning display” on

Brake system

This could result in damage to the drivetrain,

page 5-53.

or unstable towing.

The service brake is divided into two brake

When brakes are wet

circuits. And your vehicle is equipped with

Jacking up a 4-wheel drive ve-

power brakes. If one brake circuit fails, the

Check the brake system while driving at a

hicle

other is available to stop the vehicle. If you

low speed immediately after starting, espe-

should lose the power assist for some reason,

cially when the brakes are wet, to confirm

WARNING

the brakes will still work. In these situations,

they work normally.

even if the brake pedal moves down to the

z Do not crank the engine while jacking up

A film of water can be formed on the brake

very end of its possible stroke or resists being

the vehicle.

discs or brake drums and prevent normal

The tyre on the ground may turn and the

depressed, keep depressing the brake pedal

braking after driving in heavy rain or through

vehicle may roll off the jack.

down harder and further than usual; stop

large puddles, or after the vehicle is washed.

driving as soon as possible and have the

If this occurs, dry the brakes out by driving

brake system repaired.

slowly while lightly depressing the brake

Braking

pedal.

WARNING

All the parts of the brake system are critical

to safety. We recommend you to have the ve-

When driving downhill

z Do not turn off the engine while your ve-

hicle checked at regular intervals according

hicle is in motion.

If you turn off the engine while driving,

It is important to take advantage of the en-

to the service booklet.

the power assistance for the braking sys-

gine braking by shifting to a lower shift posi-

tem will stop working and your brakes

tion while driving on steep downhill roads in

will not work effectively.

order to prevent the brakes from overheating.

z If the power assist is lost or if either brake

hydraulic system stops working properly,

have your vehicle checked immediately.

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Starting and driving

Hill start assist

WARNING

Hill start assist

To operate

1. Stop the vehicle completely using the

z Do not leave any objects near the brake

pedal or let a floor mat slide under it; do-

The hill start assist makes it easy to start off

brake pedal.

ing so could prevent the full pedal stroke

on a steep uphill slope by preventing the ve-

2. On vehicles equipped with M/T, place

that would be necessary in an emergency.

hicle from moving backwards. It keeps the

the gearshift lever into the 1^st position.

Make sure that the pedal can be operated

braking force for approximately 2 seconds

On vehicles equipped with A/T, place

freely at all times. Make sure the floor

when you move your foot from the brake

the selector lever into the “D” position.

mat is securely held in place.

pedal to the accelerator pedal.

Brake pads and linings

NOTE

CAUTION

When reversing on an uphill slope, place the

Avoid hard braking situations.

Do not overly rely on the hill start assist to

selector lever or gearshift lever into the “R”

New brakes need to be broken-in by

prevent backwards movement of the vehicle.

position.

moderate use for the first

200 km

Under certain circumstances, even when hill

start assist is activated, the vehicle may

(124 mph).

move backwards if the brake pedal is not

3. Release the brake pedal and the hill start

The disc brakes are provided with a

sufficiently depressed, if the vehicle is heav-

assist will maintain the braking force ap-

warning device which emits a shrieking

ily loaded, if the road is very steep or slip-

plied while stopping for approximately 2

metallic sound while braking if the brake

pery or if the vehicle tows a trailer, etc.

seconds.

pads have reached their wear limit. If

The hill start assist is not designed to keep

4. Depress the accelerator pedal and the

you hear this sound, have the brake pads

the vehicle stopped in place on uphill slopes

hill start assist gradually will decrease

replaced.

for more than 2 seconds.

the braking force as the vehicle starts

When facing uphill, do not rely on using the

moving.

hill start assist to maintain a stopped position

WARNING

as an alternative to depressing the brake ped-

al.

Driving with worn brake pads will make

NOTE

Doing so could result in an accident.

it harder to stop, and can cause an acci-

Do not turn the ignition switch to the

The hill start assist is activated when all of

dent.

“LOCK” or “ACC” position or the operation

the following conditions are met.

mode in ACC or OFF while the hill start as-

• The engine is running.

sist is operating. The hill start assist could

(The hill start assist will not be activated

stop operating, which could result in an acci-

while the engine is starting or immediate-

dent.

ly after the engine is started.)

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Hill Descent Control (HDC)*

NOTE

Warning lamp/display

Hill Descent Control

If an abnormal condition occurs in the sys-

• On vehicles equipped with M/T, the gear-

(HDC)*

shift lever is in the following position.

tem, the indication lamp/display will turn on.

[When starting an uphill slope forwards.]

The Hill Descent Control is the system that

The gearshift lever is in any position other

Warning lamp

assists the steady driving with the constant

than “R”.

speed when descending sharp grades where it

(The hill start assist will operate, even if

is impossible to decelerate the vehicle suffi-

the gearshift lever is in the “N” position.)

[When starting an uphill slope back-

Warning display

ciently by the engine brake only or rough

wards.]

roads.

The gearshift lever is in the “R” position.

(The hill start assist will not operate when

WARNING

the gearshift lever is in the “N” position.)

• On vehicles equipped with A/T, the selec-

z The driver has the responsibility to drive

tor lever is in any position other than “P”

safely. Make sure to drive safely accord-

or “N”.

ing to road conditions without relying too

• The vehicle is completely stationary, with

much on the Hill Descent Control.

the brake pedal depressed.

CAUTION

z When driving slippery roads such as

• The parking brake is released.

muddy, icy or unpaved roads, the vehicle

The hill start assist will not operate if the ac-

z If the warning is turn on, the hill start assist

will not allow you to stay at a certain low

will not operate. Start off carefully.

celerator pedal is depressed before the brake

speed, which may lead to a serious acci-

pedal is released.

z Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop

dent.

the engine.

The hill start assist also operates when re-

z On vehicles with M/T, set the drive mode-

Restart the engine and check whether the

versing on an uphill slope.

selector to “4LLc” position. If using the

warning indicator went out, in which case

When the hill start assist is activated, you

Hill Descent Control while driving except

the hill start assist is again working normal-

may feel the operating sound.

in “4LLc” position, the engine may stall.

ly. If the warning remains displayed or reap-

This is a normal result of the hill start assist

As a result, it could lose the brake effec-

pears frequently, it is not necessary to stop

operation, and does not indicate a problem.

tiveness or lock the tyres, which may lead

the vehicle immediately, but the vehicle

to a serious accident.

should be inspected by a MITSUBISHI

MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

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Starting and driving

Hill Descent Control (HDC)*

4. Make sure that Hill Descent Control in-

CAUTION

NOTE

dication lamp comes on.

z When there is a malfunction in the Hill De-

• Brake system: brake temperature high

When the Hill Descent Control indica-

scent Control system, ASTC warning lamp

• ASTC warning lamp: illuminating or

tion lamp comes on, the Hill Descent

come on. When ASTC warning lamp come

blinking

Control set to ON (stand by).

on, have the vehicle inspected at a MITSU-

Refer to “ASTC warning lamp/display”

BISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

on page 6-79

Indication lamp

(Refer to “ASTC warning lamp/display” on

page 6-79.)

In the following cases, the Hill Descent Con-

When the warning lamp comes on, the warn-

ing display may also appear.

trol brake control operates.

z Vehicle speed: 20 km/h (12 mph) or less

z The accelerator pedal or the brake pedal

To operate

is not operated.

NOTE

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

2. On vehicles with M/T, place the gear-

The indication lamp should illuminate when

When the control operates, the Hill Descent

the operation mode is put in ON and should

shift lever into the 1^st position or the “R”

Control indication lamp blinks, and the brake

go off after a few seconds.

(Reverse) position.

lamps and the high-mounted stop lamp are il-

If pressing the Hill Descent Control switch

On vehicles with A/T, place the selector

continuously after setting the Hill Descent

luminated. It is possible to change the con-

lever into the “D” (DRIVE) position or

Control to ON (stand by), the Hill Descent

trolled vehicle speed by operating the accel-

the “R” (REVERSE) position.

Control will return to OFF as a protection

erator pedal or the brake pedal.

3. Press the Hill Descent Control switch.

function is operated. After returning to OFF,

When you lift your foot off the pedal, the Hill

the Hill Descent Control will not be switch-

Descent Control performs brake control so as

ed to ON (Stand by) even if the Hill Descent

to keep the vehicle speed at that time.

Control switch is pressed. To set the Hill De-

scent Control to ON, restart the engine and

press the Hill Descent Control switch again.

NOTE

It is impossible to set the Hill Descent Con-

trol to ON (stand by) in the following condi-

z The Hill Descent Control will not operate

tions.

even if the Hill Descent Control is in ON

(stand by), and the control will temporarily

• Vehicle speed: More than approximately

20 km/h (12 mph)

stop during the activation of it in the follow-

ing conditions.

• Rear differential lock (if so equipped): ac-

tivating

• Vehicle speed: More than approximately

20 km/h (12 mph)

Starting and driving

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