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Mitsubishi L200 (2020 year). Manual in english - page 18

Engine overheating

Stop the engine immediately and contact

4. Check the coolant level in the reserve

WARNING

a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized

tank (B).

z Do not attempt to remove the radiator cap

Service Point for assistance.

while the engine is hot.

FULL

LOW

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3. Confirm that the cooling fan (A) is turn-

5. Add coolant to the radiator and/or re-

ing.

A- Cooling fan

serve tank if necessary

(refer to the

[If the cooling fan is turning]

B- Reserve tank

“Maintenance” section).

After the high coolant temperature warn-

C- Radiator cap

ing has gone off, stop the engine.

WARNING

[If the cooling fan is not turning]

WARNING

z

Make sure that the engine has cooled

z

Be careful not to get your hands or clothes

down before removing the radiator cap

caught in the cooling fan.

(C), because hot steam or boiling water

otherwise will gush from the filler port

and may scald you.

CAUTION

z

Do not add coolant while the engine is hot.

Suddenly adding cold coolant could damage

the engine. Wait for the engine to cool down,

then add coolant a little at a time.

8-10

For emergencies

Bleeding the fuel system

6. Examine the radiator hoses for coolant

1. Loosen the drain plug (A) of the fuel fil-

CAUTION

leakage and the drive belt for looseness

ter.

or damage.

z Do not smoke or have any other open flame

near the vehicle while bleeding the fuel sys-

If there is anything wrong with the cool-

tem.

ing system or drive belt, we recommend

z Be sure to carefully clean away any spilt fuel

you to have it checked and repaired.

which could ignite and cause a fire.

Bleeding the fuel system

Removal of water from the

The fuel system should be bled to remove air

fuel filter

as described below if the fuel supply is ex-

hausted during travel.

If the fuel filter indication lamp in the instru-

ment panel illuminates or the fuel filter indi-

Pump the hand pump (A) at the top of the

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cator display on the information screen in the

fuel filter until the hand pump becomes stiff.

multi information display appears during

Then try again to start the engine.

2. Operate the hand pump (B) slowly 6 or 7

If the engine does not start, repeat the process

driving, it indicates that water has accumula-

times in order to force the water out

above.

ted in the fuel filter. If this occurs, remove the

through the drain plug (A).

water as described below.

Indication lamp (mono-colour liquid crystal

display)

Indicator display (colour liquid crystal dis-

play)

3. Tighten the drain plug (A) when water

no longer comes out.

For emergencies

8-11

Tools, jack and jack handle

4. Bleed the air in the fuel system.

Double cab

Tools, jack and jack handle

(Refer to “Bleeding the fuel system” on

Type 1

page 8-11.)

5. [Vehicles equipped with the mono-col-

Storage

our liquid crystal display]

Check to be sure that the fuel filter indi-

The storage location of the tools, jack and

cation lamp illuminates when the igni-

jack handle should be remembered in case of

tion switch is turned to “ON” or the op-

an emergency.

eration mode is put in ON, and that it

goes off when the engine is started.

Club cab

[Vehicles equipped with the colour liq-

uid crystal display]

Check to be sure that the fuel filter indi-

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cator display does not appear when the

A- Tool (wheel nut wrench)

ignition switch is turned to “ON” or the

B- Jack handle

operation mode is put in ON.

C- Jack

If in doubt, we recommend you to con-

sult a specialist for necessary informa-

Type 2

tion.

CAUTION

z

Do not smoke or have any other open flame

A- Tools

near the vehicle while bleeding the fuel sys-

B- Jack

tem.

C- Jack handle

z

Be sure to carefully clean away any water

drained out because any fuel mixed with the

water could ignite and cause a fire.

A- Tools

B- Jack handle

C- Jack

8-12

For emergencies

Tools, jack and jack handle

Tools

Type 2

NOTE

• The business name, full address of the

Type 1

manufacturer and of his authorized repre-

sentative and the designation of the jack

Double cab

Club cab

are described in the EC declaration of

conformity.

Removing and storing the

tools, jack and jack handle

Club cab

The tools are stored under the floor on the

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1- Tool bag

left-hand side of the rear seat.

2- Wheel nut wrench

The jack, and jack handle are stored under

Double cab

3- Plier

the floor on the right-hand side of the rear

4- Driver

1- Wheel nut wrench

seat.

5- Spanner

1. Raise the seat cushion. Refer to “Folding

Club cab

up the seat cushion (Club cab)” on page

Jack

4-04.

1- Tool bag

The jack is used only

for

the

purpose

of

Open the rear door. Refer to “To open or

2- Wheel nut wrench

changing a tyre when a tyre is punctured.

close the rear door (Club cab)” on page

3-16.

NOTE

z The jack is maintenance-free.

z The jack is in conformity with EC law as ap-

proximated by the Machinery Directive

2006/42/EC.

z The EC declaration of conformity is attached

to the section “Declaration of Conformity”

in the end of this owner’s manual.

For emergencies

8-13

Tools, jack and jack handle

2. Open the lid.

4. Remove the securing nut (C), and then

NOTE

take out the jack (D) on the right-hand

side.

z When stowing the jack handle, align the col-

oured marking on the jack handle with that

on the holder, and fit the jack in the holder.

Double cab

The tools, jack, and jack handle are located

behind the rear seat.

1. Tip the seatback of the rear seat forward.

(Refer to “Folding the seatback forward”

on page 4-04.)

2. <Type 1>

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Remove the wheel nut wrench (A) from

3. Remove the securing band (A), and then

the holder (B), and take out the wrench.

take out the tools (B) on the left-hand

<Type 2>

side.

5. Remove the jack handle (E) from the

Remove the securing band (C), and then

holder (F), and then take out the jack

take out the tools (D).

handle on the right-hand side.

6. Reverse the removing procedure when

storing the tools, jack and jack handle.

8-14

For emergencies

Tools, jack and jack handle

3. Remove the securing nut (E), and then

To use the jack handle (Club

NOTE

take out the jack (F).

cab)

z When stowing the jack handle, align the

black-marked part (I) of the jack handle with

1. While pressing the snap pin (A) on the

the holder (H).

handle that has a black marking, with-

draw and remove the inner handle (B).

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4. Remove the jack handle (G) from the

holder (H), and take out the handle.

5. Reverse the removing procedure when

storing the tools, jack and jack handle.

For emergencies

8-15

How to change a tyre

2. Reverse the inner handle (B) then, while

How to change a tyre

pressing the snap pin (C), insert it into

the outer handle (D) until it is locked by

Before changing a tyre, first stop your vehi-

the snap pin as illustrated.

cle in a safe, flat location.

1. Park the vehicle on level and stable

ground, free of loose pebbles, etc.

2. Set the parking brake firmly.

3. On vehicles with manual transmission,

turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”

position or put the operation mode in

OFF, and move the gearshift lever to the

“R” (Reverse) position.

WARNING

On vehicles with automatic transmis-

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sion, move the selector lever to the “P”

z

Be sure to apply chocks or blocks to the

correct tyre when jacking up the vehicle.

(PARK) position, and turn the ignition

If the vehicle moves while jacked up, the

switch to the “LOCK” position or put

jack could slip out of position, leading to

3. While pressing the snap pin (F) on the

the operation mode in OFF.

an accident.

assembled handle (E), insert the white-

4. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and

marked handle (G) until it is locked by

set up a warning triangle, flashing signal

the snap pin as illustrated.

lamp, etc., at an adequate distance from

NOTE

the vehicle, and have all your passengers

The chocks shown in the illustration do not

z

leave the vehicle.

come with your vehicle. It is recommended

5. To prevent the vehicle from rolling when

that you keep one in the vehicle for use if

jacking up the vehicle, place chocks or

needed.

blocks (A) at the tyre that is diagonally

z

If chocks are not available, use stones or any

other objects that are large enough to hold

opposite from the tyre

(B) you are

the wheel in position.

changing.

6. Get the jack, jack handle and wheel nut

wrench ready.

Refer to “Tools, jack and jack handle”

on page 8-12.

8-16

For emergencies

How to change a tyre

Spare wheel information

2. Insert the jack handle (A) in the hole (B)

spare wheel completely to the ground

below the rear gate.

and to slack the chain.

The spare wheel is stored under the floor of

the cargo bed.

Check the air pressure of the spare tyre fre-

quently and make sure it is ready for emer-

gency use at any time.

Maintaining the spare wheel at the highest

specified air pressure will ensure that it can

always be used under any conditions (city/

high-speed driving, varying load weight,

etc.).

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CAUTION

3. Securely insert the pin (C) on the jack

CAUTION

z The pressure should be periodically checked

handle into the holder (D) of the spare

and maintained at the specified pressure

When removing the spare wheel, please ob-

wheel carrier.

z

while the tyre is stowed.

serve the followings.

Driving with an insufficient tyre pressure

If you do not follow them, it could result in

can lead to an accident. If you have no

break the spare wheel carrier.

choice but to drive with an insufficient tyre

• Do not use a power tool. Use the wheel

pressure, keep your speed down and inflate

nut wrench stowed on the vehicle.

the tyre to the correct pressure as soon as

• Do not apply a force of 400 N or more at

possible. (Refer to “Tyre inflation pressures”

the end of the wheel nut wrench.

on page 10-13.)

5. Remove the hanger disc (G) from the

To remove the spare wheel

spare wheel.

1. Set the jack handle. (Club cab)

(Refer to “To use the jack handle (Club

cab)” on page 8-15.)

4. Insert the wheel nut wrench (E) through

the end of the jack handle hole (F), and

then turn it anticlockwise to lower the

For emergencies

8-17

How to change a tyre

To change a tyre

A- Front jacking point

1. Loosen the wheel nuts a quarter turn

with the wheel nut wrench. Do not re-

move the wheel nuts yet.

NOTE

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z Put the spare wheel under the vehicle body

B- Rear jacking point

near the flat tyre. This makes it safer if the

jack slips out of position.

WARNING

2. Place the jack under one of the jacking

z Set the jack only at the positions shown

points shown in the illustration. Use the

here. If the jack is set at a wrong position,

jacking point closest to the tyre you wish

it could dent your vehicle or the jack

to change.

might fall over and cause personal injury.

z Do not use the jack on a tilted or soft sur-

face. Otherwise, the jack might slip and

cause personal injury. Always use the jack

on a flat, hard surface. Before setting the

jack, make sure there are no sand or peb-

bles under the jack base.

8-18

For emergencies

How to change a tyre

4. Insert the jack handle in the bracket of

NOTE

WARNING

the jack and hook the notch (E) on the

z

When jacking up the rear of the vehicle, turn

z

Do not get under your vehicle while using

jack handle end to the claw (F) of the

the tip of the jack so that the grooved portion

the jack.

bracket.

(C) properly meets the designated point.

z

Do not bump the raised vehicle or leave it

5. Move the jack handle up and down to

sitting on the jack for a long time. Both

raise the ram until just before the jack

are very dangerous.

contacts the jacking point of the vehicle.

Do not use a jack except the one that

z

Ensure that the jack will properly con-

came with your vehicle.

tact the vehicle jacking point.

z

The jack should not be used for any pur-

pose other than to change a tyre.

Move the jack handle up and down to

z

No one should be in your vehicle when us-

raise the vehicle.

ing the jack.

z

Do not start or run the engine while your

vehicle is on the jack.

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z

Do not turn the raised wheel. The tyres

still on the ground could turn and make

3. Using the jack handle, turn the release

your vehicle fall off the jack.

valve (D) clockwise until it stops.

6. Remove the wheel nuts with the wheel

nut wrench, then take the wheel off.

CAUTION

z

Handle the wheel carefully when changing

the tyre, to avoid scratching the wheel sur-

NOTE

face.

z

This jack is a 2 stage expansion type.

7. Clean out any mud, etc. on the hub sur-

face (G), hub bolts (H) or in the installa-

WARNING

tion holes

(I) in the wheel, and then

mount the spare wheel.

z

Stop jacking up the vehicle as soon as the

tyre is raised off the ground. It is danger-

ous to raise the vehicle any higher.

For emergencies

8-19

How to change a tyre

8. Turn the wheel nuts clockwise by hand

Type 2

to initially tighten them.

[Type 1: On vehicles with steel wheels]

Temporarily tighten the wheel nuts by

hand until the tapered parts of the wheel

nuts make light contact with the seats of

the wheel holes and the wheel is not

loose.

[Type 2: On vehicles with aluminium

wheels]

Temporarily tighten the wheel nuts by

hand until the flange parts of the wheel

WARNING

NOTE

nuts make light contact with the wheel

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and the wheel is not loose.

z Mount the spare wheel with the valve

z Flange nuts can be temporarily used on the

stem (J) facing outboard. If you cannot

steel spare wheel as shown in the illustra-

see the valve stem (J), you have installed

tion, but return to the original wheel and tyre

Type 1

the wheel backwards.

as soon as possible.

Operating the vehicle with the spare

wheel installed backwards can cause vehi-

cle damage and result in an accident.

CAUTION

z Never apply oil to either the wheel bolts or

the nuts, or they will tighten too much.

8-20

For emergencies

How to change a tyre

NOTE

CAUTION

Tightening torque

z If all 4 aluminium wheels are changed to

Steel wheel: 137 to 157 N•m

z If the release valve is loosened too much (2

steel wheels. e. g. when fitting winter tyres,

or more turns) in the anticlockwise direction,

Aluminium wheel: 118 to 137 N•m

use tapered nuts.

the jack’s oil will leak and the jack cannot be

(Achieved by applying a force at the

used.

end of the wheel nut wrench supplied

z Close the release valve slowly when lower-

9. Put the notch (K) provided on the jack

with the vehicle.

ing the vehicle, or the valve may be dam-

handle end on the valve (L) of the jack.

Steel wheel: 510 to 580 N

aged.

Using the jack handle, turn the release

Aluminium wheel: 440 to 500 N)

valve anticlockwise slowly to lower the

vehicle until the tyre touches the ground.

NOTE

z Occasionally when the vehicle is jacked up,

the grooved portion of the designated point

will not come off. When this happens, rock

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the vehicle to lower the ram.

z If the jack is difficult to remove by hand, in-

sert the jack handle (M) into the bracket (N).

Then using the handle, remove the jack.

CAUTION

WARNING

z Never use your foot or a pipe extension for

extra force in the wheel nut wrench. If you

z Be sure to open the release valve slowly. If

do so, you will tighten the nut too much.

AHZ101131

it is opened quickly, the vehicle will drop

abruptly and the jack may come out of

11. Lower the jack all the way and remove

position, causing a serious accident.

12. Press the piston down all the way, and

it.

turn the release valve clockwise as far as

10. Tighten the nuts crisscross in 2 or 3 steps

possible.

until each nut has been tightened secure-

ly.

For emergencies

8-21

How to change a tyre

13. Check your tyre inflation pressure. The

To store the spare wheel

NOTE

correct pressures are shown on the door

1. Install the hanger disc (A) in the wheel

Confirm that the hanger disc is securely fit-

label. See the illustration.

z

disc hole.

ted in the wheel disc hole when the wheel is

just lifted off the ground.

3. After winding up the spare wheel suffi-

ciently, make sure it is not loose

(the

tightening torque should be approxi-

mately 40 N•m (achieved by applying a

force of 200 N at the end of the wheel

nut wrench.)) then withdraw the jack

handle, taking care not to turn it in the

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reverse direction.

CAUTION

CAUTION

2. Turn the wheel nut wrench (B) clock-

z

The spare wheel should always be securely

The tyre pressure should be periodically

wise to wind up the chain.

z

in position.

checked and maintained at the specified

If a flat tyre is changed, put the flat tyre in

pressure while the tyre is stowed.

the spare wheel mounting position with the

z

After changing the tyre and driving the vehi-

wheel outer surface upward, and use the

cle about 1,000 km (620 miles), retighten the

wheel nut wrench to secure it firmly.

wheel nuts to make sure that they have not

z

When installing the spare wheel, please ob-

come loose.

serve the followings. If you do not follow

z

If the steering wheel vibrates when driving

them, it could result in break the spare wheel

after changing the tyre, we recommend you

carrier.

to have the tyres checked for balance.

• Do not use the power tool.

z

Do not mix one type of tyre with another or

Use the wheel nut wrench stowed on the

use a different size from the one listed. This

vehicle.

would cause early wear and poor handling.

• Do not apply a force of 400 N or more at

the end of the wheel nut wrench.

4. Have your damaged tyre repaired as

soon as possible.

8-22

For emergencies

Towing

To store the tools, jack and

The regulations concerning towing may dif-

Only when you cannot receive a towing serv-

fer from country to country. It is recommen-

jack handle

ice from a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-

ded that you obey the regulations of the area

Reverse the removing procedure when stor-

ized Service Point or commercial tow truck

where you are driving your vehicle.

ing the jack, jack handle and wheel nut

service, tow your vehicle carefully in accord-

wrench.

ance with the instructions given in “Emergen-

Refer to “Tools, jack and jack handle” on

cy towing” in this part.

page 8-12.

Towing

If your vehicle needs to be tow-

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ed

If towing is necessary, we recommend you to

have it done by your MITSUBISHI

MOTORS Authorized Service Point or a

commercial tow truck service.

In the following cases, transport the vehicle

using a tow truck.

z The engine runs but the vehicle does not

move or abnormal noise is produced.

z Inspection of the vehicle’s underside re-

veals that oil or some other fluid is leak-

ing.

If a wheel gets stuck in a ditch, do not try to

tow the vehicle. Please contact your

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service

Point or a commercial tow truck service for

assistance.

For emergencies

8-23

Towing

If your vehicle is to be towed by

NOTE

NOTE

another vehicle

z

Take care that the tow rope is kept as hori-

z

For vehicles equipped with the Auto Stop &

1. The front towing hook (A) is located as

zontal as possible. An angled tow rope can

Go (AS&G) system, press the “Auto Stop &

shown in the illustration. Secure the tow

damage the vehicle body.

Go (AS&G) OFF” switch to deactivate the

rope to the front towing hook.

z

Secure the tow rope to the same side towing

Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system before

hook, to keep the tow rope as straight as pos-

stopping the vehicle.

sible.

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

2. Keep the engine running.

WARNING

If the engine is not running, perform the

z

When the engine is not running, the brake

following operation to unlock the steer-

booster and power steering pump do not

ing wheel.

operate. This means higher brake depres-

[Except for vehicles with keyless opera-

sion force and higher steering effort are

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tion system]

required. Therefore, vehicle operation is

On vehicles with manual transmission,

very difficult.

turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” or

“ON” position.

CAUTION

On vehicles with automatic transmis-

CAUTION

sion, turn the ignition switch to the

Do not leave the ignition switch in the

z

“ON” position.

“LOCK” position or the operation mode in

z

Using any part other than the designated

[For vehicles with the keyless operation

OFF. The steering wheel will lock, causing

towing hook (A) could result in damage to

loss of control.

the vehicle body.

system]

z

For vehicle equipped with the Forward Col-

z

Do not use the tie-down hook (B) for tow-

On vehicles with manual transmission,

lision Mitigation system

(FCM), stop the

ing. This hook is provided only for the pur-

put the operation mode in ACC or ON.

system to prevent an unexpected accident or

pose of transporting the vehicle itself.

On vehicles with automatic transmis-

unexpected operation during towing. Refer

sion, put the operation mode in ON.

to

“Forward Collision Mitigation system

(FCM)*” on page 6-89

NOTE

z

Using a wire rope or metal chain can result

in damage to the vehicle body. It is best to

use a non-metallic rope. If you use a wire

rope or metal chain, wrap it with cloth at any

point where it touches the vehicle body.

For emergencies

8-25

Towing

3. Place the gearshift lever in the

“N”

Otherwise, the instructions are the same as

CAUTION

(Neutral) position (manual transmission)

for “When being towed by another vehicle”.

or the selector lever in the “N” (NEU-

z When a vehicle with an automatic transmis-

sion is to be towed by another vehicle with

TRAL) position

(automatic transmis-

all the wheels on the ground, make sure that

sion).

the towing speed and distance given below

4. On 4WD vehicles, set the drive mode se-

are never exceeded, avoiding damage to the

lector to “2H” position.

transmission.

5. Turn on the hazard warning lamps if re-

quired by law. (Follow the local driving

Towing speed: 30 km/h (19 mph)

Towing distance: 80 km (50 miles)

laws and regulations.)

6. During towing make sure that close con-

For the towing speed and the towing dis-

tact is maintained between the drivers of

tance, follow the local driving laws and reg-

both vehicles, and that the vehicles trav-

ulations.

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el at low speed.

If your vehicle tows another ve-

NOTE

WARNING

hicle (vehicles with rear towing

hook only)

z

Using any part other than the designated

z

Avoid sudden braking, acceleration and

towing hook could result in damage to the

steering wheel movements; such driving

The rear towing hook is located as shown in

vehicle body.

operation could cause damage to the tow-

the illustration. Secure the tow rope to the

ing hook or tow rope.

rear towing hook.

People in the vicinity could be injured as a

CAUTION

result.

When going down a long slope, the brakes

z

On vehicles with Super Select 4WD II, when

z

may overheat, reducing effectiveness.

you are going to tow another vehicle, set the

Have your vehicle transported by a tow

drive mode-selector to “4H” position.

truck.

Selecting “2H” drive may increase the dif-

ferential oil temperature, resulting in possi-

ble damage to the driving system.

CAUTION

Further, the drive train will be subjected to

excessive loading possibly leading to oil

z

The person in the vehicle being towed must

leakage, component seizure, or other serious

pay attention to the brake lamps of the tow-

faults.

ing vehicle and make sure the rope never be-

comes slack.

8-26

For emergencies

Operation under adverse driving conditions

take the necessary measures or make the

z

Depressing the brake pedal during travel

NOTE

necessary repairs.

on snowy or icy roads may cause tyre

z Do not tow a vehicle heavier than your own

slippage and skidding. When traction be-

vehicle.

On a wet road

tween the tyres and the road is reduced

the wheels may skid and the vehicle can-

z When driving in rain or on a road with

not readily be brought to a stop by con-

many puddles a layer of water may form

ventional braking techniques. Braking

between the tyres and the road surface.

will differ, depending upon whether you

This reduces a tyre’s frictional resistance

have anti-lock brake system (ABS). If

on the road, resulting in loss of steering

you do have ABS, brake by pressing the

stability and braking capability.

brake pedal hard, and keeping it pressed.

To cope with this, observe the following

If you do not have ABS, pump the brake

items:

pedal with short rapid jabs, each time

A- Drive your vehicle at slow speed.

fully applying and fully releasing for

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B- Do not drive on worn tyres.

greatest effect.

Operation under adverse

C- Always maintain the specified tyre

z

Allow extra distance between your vehi-

driving conditions

inflation pressures.

cle and the vehicle in front of you, and

avoid sudden braking.

On a snow-covered or frozen

z

Accumulation of ice on the braking sys-

On a flooded road

road

tem can cause the wheels to lock. Pull

away from a standstill slowly after con-

z Avoid flooded roads. In the event driv-

z When driving on a snow-covered or fro-

firming safety around the vehicle.

ing flooded roads, doing so may cause

zen road, it is recommended that you use

the following serious damage to the ve-

snow tyres or snow traction device (tyre

hicle.

CAUTION

chains).

• Engine stalling

Do not press the accelerator pedal rapidly. If

Refer to the “Snow tyres” and “Snow

z

• Short in electrical components

the wheels break free of the ice, the vehicle

traction device (tyre chains)” sections.

• Engine damage caused by water im-

could suddenly start moving and possibly

z Avoid high-speed operation, sudden ac-

mersion

cause an accident.

celeration, abrupt brake application and

After driving on flooded roads, be sure

sharp cornering.

to have an inspection at a MITSUBISHI

MOTORS Authorized Service Point and

For emergencies

8-27

Vehicle care precautions

Vehicle care precautions

Cleaning the interior of your

NOTE

vehicle

z Do not use cleaners, conditioners, and pro-

In order to maintain the value of your vehi-

tectants containing silicons or wax.

cle, it is necessary to perform regular mainte-

Such products, when applied to the instru-

After cleaning the interior of your vehicle

nance using the proper procedures. Always

ment panels or other parts, may cause reflec-

with water, cleaner or similar, wipe and dry

maintain your vehicle in compliance with en-

tions on the windscreen and obscure vision.

in a shady, well-ventilated area.

Also, if such products get on the switches of

vironmental pollution control regulations.

the electrical accessories, it may lead to fail-

Carefully select the materials used for wash-

NOTE

ure of these accessories.

ing, etc., to be sure that they do not contain

corrosives. If in doubt, we recommend you to

z To clean the inside of the rear window, al-

consult a specialist for selection of these ma-

ways use a soft cloth and wipe the window

Upholstery

terials.

glass along the demister heater element so as

1. To maintain the value of your new vehi-

not to cause damage.

cle, handle the upholstery carefully and

CAUTION

keep the interior clean.

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CAUTION

Use a vacuum cleaner and brush to clean

z Cleaning products can be dangerous. Always

the seats. If stained, synthetic leather

follow the instructions of the cleaning prod-

z Do not use organic substances

(solvents,

uct supplier.

benzine, kerosene, alcohol, petrol, etc.) or

should be cleaned with an appropriate

z To avoid damage, never use the following to

alkaline or acidic solutions.

cleaner. Cloth fabrics can be cleaned

clean your vehicle:

These chemicals can cause discolouring,

with either upholstery cleaner or a mild

• Petrol

staining or cracking of the surface.

soap and water solution.

• Paint Thinner

If you use cleaners or polishing agents, make

2. Clean the carpeting with a vacuum

sure their ingredients do not include the sub-

• Benzine

cleaner and remove any stains with car-

stances mentioned above.

• Kerosene

pet cleaner. Oil and grease can be re-

• Turpentine

moved by lightly dabbing with a clean

• Naphtha

Plastic, fabric and flocked

colourfast cloth and stain remover.

• Lacquer Thinner

parts

• Carbon Tetrachloride

Genuine leather*

1. Lightly wipe these off with a soft cloth

• Nail Polish Remover

soaked in a mild soap and water solu-

1. To clean, lightly wipe the leather with a

• Acetone

tion.

soft cloth soaked in a mild soap and wa-

2. Dip cloth in fresh water and wring it out

ter solution.

well. Using this cloth, wipe off the deter-

gent thoroughly.

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Vehicle care

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