Mitsubishi L200 (2020 year). Manual in english

Cleaning the exterior of your vehicle

Chrome parts

Window glass

If salt and other chemicals are used on the

roads in your area, clean the engine compart-

In order to prevent spots and corrosion of

The window glass can normally be cleaned

ment at least every three months.

chrome parts, wash with water, dry thorough-

using only a sponge and water.

Never spray or splash water on the electrical

ly, and apply a special protective coating.

Glass cleaner can be used to remove oil,

components in the engine compartment, as

This should be done more frequently in win-

grease, dead insects, etc. After washing the

this may cause damage.

ter.

glass, wipe dry with a clean, dry, soft cloth.

Do not bring the nearby parts, the plastic

Never use a cloth that is used for cleaning a

Aluminium wheels*

parts and so on into contact with sulphuric

painted surface to clean a window. Wax from

acid (battery electrolyte) which may crack,

1. Remove dirt using a sponge while sprin-

the painted surface could get on the glass and

stain or discolour them.

kling water on the wheel.

lower glass transparency and visibility.

If they are in contact, wipe off with soft

2. Use neutral detergent on any dirt that

cloth, chamois or the like and an aqueous sol-

cannot be removed easily with water.

NOTE

ution of neutral detergent then immediately

Rinse off the neutral detergent after

rinse the affected parts with plenty of water.

washing the wheel.

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

ways use a soft cloth and wipe the window

3. Dry the wheel thoroughly using a cha-

glass along the demister heater element so as

mois leather or a soft cloth.

not to cause damage.

CAUTION

Wiper blades

Do not use a brush or other hard implement

Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to remove

on the wheels.

grease, insect carcasses, etc., from the wiper

Doing so could scratch the wheels.

blades. Replace the wiper blades when they

Do not use any cleaner that contains an abra-

sive substance or is acidic or alkaline. Doing

no longer wipe properly.

(Refer to page

so could cause the coating on the wheels to

10-17.)

peel or become discoloured or stained.

Do not directly apply hot water using a

Engine compartment

steam cleaner or by any other means.

Clean the engine compartment at the begin-

Contact with seawater and road deicer can

ning and end of winter. Pay particular atten-

cause corrosion. Rinse off such substances

tion to flanges, crevices and peripheral parts

as soon as possible.

where dust containing road chemicals and

other corrosive materials might collect.

Vehicle care

9-05

Service precautions

WARNING

When checking or servicing the inside of

Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open

Adequate care of your vehicle at regular in-

the engine compartment, make sure the

flames around fuel or battery. The fumes

tervals serves to preserve the value and ap-

engine is switched off and has had a

are flammable.

pearance as long as possible.

chance to cool down.

Be extremely cautious when working

Maintenance items as described in this own-

If it is necessary to do work in the engine

around the battery. It contains poisonous

compartment with the engine running, be

and corrosive sulphuric acid.

er’s manual can be performed by the owner.

especially careful that your clothing, hair,

Do not get under your vehicle with just

We recommend you to have the periodic in-

etc., does not become caught by the cool-

the body jack supporting it. Always use

spection and maintenance performed by a

ing fan, drive belts, or other moving parts.

automotive jack stands.

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service

After performing the maintenance, make

Improper handling of components and

Point or another specialist.

sure that no tools or cloths are left behind

materials used in the vehicle can endanger

In the event a malfunction or a problem is

in the engine compartment. If they are left

your personal safety. We recommend you

discovered, we recommend you to have it

behind, a fire or damage to the vehicle

to consult a specialist for necessary infor-

checked and repaired. This section contains

may occur.

mation.

The cooling fan can turn on automatically

information on inspection maintenance pro-

even if the engine is not running. Turn the

cedures that you can do yourself. Follow the

ignition switch to “LOCK” position or put

instructions and cautions for each of the vari-

the operation mode in OFF to be safe

ous procedures.

while you work in the engine compart-

ment.

10-02

Maintenance

Catalytic converter

1. Engine coolant reservoir

It is important to keep the engine properly

Bonnet

2. Brake fluid reservoir

tuned to ensure proper catalyst operation and

3.Clutch fluid reservoir*

prevent possible catalyst damage.

4. Engine oil cap

To open

5. Engine oil level gauge

WARNING

6. Power steering fluid reservoir

1. Pull the release lever towards you to un-

7. Washer fluid reservoir

z As with any vehicle, do not park or oper-

lock the bonnet.

ate this vehicle in areas where combusti-

8. Battery

ble materials such as dry grass or leaves

can come in contact with a hot exhaust

since a fire could occur.

Catalytic converter

The exhaust gas scavenging devices used

NOTE

with the catalytic converter are extremely ef-

ficient for the reduction of noxious gases.

z Use fuel of the type recommended in “Fuel

selection” on page 2-02.

The catalytic converter is installed in the ex-

haust system.

Maintenance

10-03

Bonnet

2. Raise the bonnet while pressing the safe-

3. Make sure the bonnet is securely locked

ty lock.

by softly lifting the centre of the bonnet.

CAUTION

Note that the support bar may disengage the

bonnet if the open bonnet is lifted by a

NOTE

strong wind.

CAUTION

z After inserting the support bar into the slot,

z Only open the bonnet when the wipers are in

z Be careful that hands or fingers are not trap-

make sure the bar supports the bonnet se-

the parked position. Failure to do so may

ped when closing the bonnet.

curely from falling down on to your head or

cause damage to the bonnet, wiper arms or

z Before driving, make sure that the bonnet is

body.

front windscreen.

securely locked. An incompletely locked

bonnet can suddenly open while driving.

To close

This can be extremely dangerous.

3. Support the bonnet by inserting the sup-

port bar in its slot.

1. Unlatch the support bar and clip it in its

NOTE

holder.

2. Slowly lower the bonnet to a position

z If this does not close the bonnet, release it

about 20 cm above the closed position,

from a slightly higher position.

then let it drop.

z Do not press down firmly on the bonnet as

doing so could damage it.

10-04

Maintenance

Engine oil

4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a

Engine oil

NOTE

clean cloth.

• As your vehicle is equipped with diesel

5. Reinsert the dipstick as far as it goes.

particulate filter

(DPF), the oil level

6. Remove the dipstick and read the oil lev-

To check and refill engine oil

should be within the range (A) to (C) (oil

el, which should always be within the

replacement indication mark) on the dip-

A:Minimum level

range indicated.

stick.

B:Maximum level

7. If the oil level is below the specified

If the oil level is beyond the oil replace-

limit, remove the cap located on the cyl-

ment indication mark (C), replace the oil

C:Oil replacement indication mark

inder head cover and add enough oil to

as soon as possible.

Then, the oil should be refilled to the

raise the level to within the specified

maximum level (B).

range. Do not overfill to avoid engine

• As your vehicle is equipped with DPF, the

damage. Be sure to use the specified en-

engine oil level will be increased due to

gine oil and do not mix various types of

an amount of fuel being mixed in the en-

oil.

gine oil when the DPF regenerates to burn

8. After adding oil, close the cap securely.

away the PM (particulate matter). It does

9. Confirm the oil level by repeating step 4

not indicate a malfunction.

In the following conditions, the engine oil

to 6.

level may increase easily. We recommend

you to have it checked frequently.

NOTE

• frequent driving at uphill and down-

hill

Check or refill the oil according to the fol-

• frequent driving at high altitudes

The engine oil used has a significant effect on

lowing manner.

• frequent and extended idling

the engine’s performance, service life and

• When the oil level is checked in step 6

above, check it on a low side of the dip-

• frequent driving through a traffic

startability. Be sure to use oil of the recom-

stick because it is different in appearance

jam

mended quality and appropriate viscosity.

of oil level in the two sides of the dip-

The engine oil will deteriorate rapidly if the

All engines consume a certain amount of oil

vehicle is subjected to severe conditions, re-

stick.

during normal operation. Therefore, it is im-

quiring earlier oil replacement. Please refer

portant to check the oil level at regular inter-

to the maintenance schedule.

vals or before starting a long trip.

For handling of used engine oils, refer to

page 2-06.

1. Park the car on a horizontal surface.

2. Switch off the engine.

3. Wait a few minutes.

Maintenance

10-05

Engine coolant

Selection of engine oil

The coolant level in this tank should be kept

NOTE

between the “L” (LOW) and “F” (FULL)

z Use of additives is not recommended since

marks when measured while the engine is

they may reduce the effectiveness of addi-

cold.

tives already included in the engine oil. It

may result in failure of the mechanical as-

sembly.

Engine coolant

To check the coolant level

A transparent coolant reserve tank (A) is lo-

z Select engine oil of the proper SAE vis-

cated in the engine compartment.

cosity number according to the atmos-

pheric temperature.

z Use engine oil conforming to the follow-

ing classification:

• ACEA classification:

“For service C1, C2, C3 or C4”

• JASO classification:

“For service DL-1”

To add coolant

If those classifications are not available, con-

tact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized

The cooling system is a closed system and

Service Point.

normally the loss of coolant should be very

slight. A noticeable drop in the coolant level

could indicate leakage. If this occurs, we rec-

ommend you to have the system checked as

soon as possible.

10-06

Maintenance

Washer fluid

If the level should drop below the

“L”

MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE Coolant

During cold weather

(LOW) level on the reserve tank, open the lid

has excellent protection against corrosion and

and add coolant.

rust formation of all metals including alumi-

If the temperatures in your area drop below

Also, if the reserve tank is completely empty,

nium and can avoid blockages in the radiator,

freezing, there is the danger that the coolant

remove the radiator cap (B) and add coolant

heater, cylinder head, engine block, etc.

in the engine or radiator could freeze and

until the level reaches the filler neck.

Because of the necessity of this anti-corro-

cause severe damage to the engine and/or ra-

sion agent, the coolant must not be replaced

diator. Add a sufficient amount of anti-freeze

with plain water even in summer. The re-

to the coolant to prevent it from freezing.

WARNING

quired concentration of anti-freeze differs de-

The concentration should be checked before

z Do not open the radiator cap (B) while the

pending on the expected ambient tempera-

the start of cold weather and anti-freeze add-

engine is hot. The coolant system is under

ture.

ed to the system if necessary.

pressure and any hot coolant escaping

could cause severe burns.

Above -35 °C: 50 % concentration of anti-

Washer fluid

freeze

Anti-freeze

Below -35 °C: 60 % concentration of anti-

Open the washer fluid reservoir cap and

The engine coolant contains an ethylene gly-

freeze

check the level of washer fluid.

col anti-corrosion agent. Some parts of the

If the level is low, replenish the container

engine are cast aluminium alloy, and periodic

CAUTION

with washer fluid.

changing of the engine coolant is necessary

to prevent corrosion of these parts.

z Do not use alcohol or methanol anti-freeze

or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol

or methanol anti-freeze. The use of an im-

Use

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proper anti-freeze can cause corrosion of the

SUPER LONG LIFE COOLANT PREMI-

aluminium components.

UM” or equivalent*.

z Do not use water to adjust the concentration

*: similar high quality ethylene glycol based

of coolant.

non-silicate, non-amine, nonnitrate and non-

z Concentrations exceeding 60 % will result in

borate coolant with long life hybrid organic

a reduction of both the anti-freeze and cool-

ing performance thus adversely affecting the

acid technology

engine.

z Do not top up with water only.

Maintenance

10-07

Brake fluid

The brake fluid level is monitored by a float.

NOTE

CAUTION

When the brake fluid level falls below the

z The washer fluid container serves the wind-

“MIN” mark, the brake fluid warning lamp

z Use only the specified brake fluid.

screen and headlamps (if so equipped).

Do not mix or add different brands of brake

lights up.

fluid to prevent chemical reactions.

The fluid level falls slightly with wear of the

Do not let any petroleum-based fluid touch,

During cold weather

brake pads, but this does not indicate any ab-

mix with, or get into the brake fluid.

normality.

This will damage the seals.

To ensure proper operation of the washers at

If the brake fluid level falls markedly in a

z Keep the reservoir tank cap closed to pre-

low temperatures, use a fluid containing an

short length of time, it indicates leaks from

vent the brake fluid from deteriorating ex-

anti-freezing agent.

cept maintenance.

the brake system.

Clean the filler cap before removing and

If this occurs, we recommend you to have the

close the cap securely after maintenance.

Brake fluid

vehicle checked.

Fluid type

Clutch fluid*

To check the fluid level

Use brake fluid conforming to DOT3 or

Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir.

DOT4. The brake fluid is hygroscopic. Too

To check the fluid level

The brake fluid level must be between the

much moisture in the brake fluid will ad-

“MAX” and “MIN” marks on the reservoir.

versely affect the brake system, reducing the

The clutch fluid in the master cylinder should

brake performance.

be checked when performing other under-

In addition, the brake fluid reservoir is equip-

hood service. In addition, the system should

ped with a special cap to prevent the entrance

be checked for leakage at the same time.

of air, and this cap should not be removed.

WARNING

z Take care in handling brake fluid as it is

harmful to the eyes, may irritate your

skin and will damage painted surfaces.

Wipe up spills immediately. If brake fluid

gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush

immediately with clean water. Follow up

with a doctor as necessary.

10-08

Maintenance

Power steering fluid

Check to make certain that the clutch fluid

Fluid type

WARNING

level is always between the

“MAX” and

“MIN” level markings on the fluid reservoir.

z Take care in handling brake fluid as it is

Use

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harmful to the eyes, may irritate your

PSF (Power Steering Fluid)”.

skin and will damage painted surfaces.

Wipe up spills immediately. If brake fluid

gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush

Battery

immediately with clean water. Follow up

with a doctor as necessary.

The condition of the battery is very important

for quick starting of the engine and proper

functioning of the vehicle’s electrical system.

Power steering fluid

Regular inspection and care are especially

important in cold weather.

To check the fluid level

Checking battery electrolyte

Check the fluid level in the reservoir while

level

A rapid fluid loss indicates a leak in the

the engine is idling.

clutch system which should be inspected by a

Check to make certain that the power steering

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fluid level is always between the “MAX” and

Point or another specialist and repaired im-

“MIN” level markings on the fluid reservoir

mediately.

and top up the fluid, if necessary.

Fluid type

Brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4

should be used.

The reservoir cap must be fully tightened to

avoid contamination from foreign matter or

moisture.

The electrolyte level must be between the

DO NOT ALLOW PETROLEUM- BASED

specified limit on the outside of the battery.

FLUID TO CONTACT, MIX WITH, OR

Replenish with distilled water as necessary.

OTHERWISE CONTAMINATE THE

BRAKE FLUID. SEAL DAMAGE WILL

RESULT.

Maintenance

10-09

Battery

The inside of the battery is divided into sev-

Disconnection and connection

NOTE

eral compartments; remove the cap from each

Loosen the nut (B), and then disconnect the

compartment and fill to the upper mark. Do

To disconnect the battery cable, stop the en-

battery cable from the positive (+) terminal.

not top up beyond the upper mark because

gine, first disconnect the negative (-) terminal

spillage during driving could cause damage.

and then the positive (+) terminal. When con-

Type 1

Check the electrolyte level at least once every

necting the battery, first connect the positive

4 weeks, depending on the operating condi-

(+) terminal and then the negative (-) termi-

tions.

nal.

If the battery is not used, it will discharge by

itself with time.

NOTE

Check it once every 4 weeks and charge with

low current as necessary.

Open the terminal cover (A) before discon-

necting or connecting the positive (+) termi-

nal of the battery.

During cold weather

Type 2

The capacity of the battery is reduced at low

temperatures. This is an inevitable result of

its chemical and physical properties. This is

why a very cold battery, particularly one that

is not fully charged, will only deliver a frac-

tion of the starter current which is normally

available.

We recommend you to have the battery

checked before the start of cold weather and,

if necessary, have it charged or replaced.

WARNING

This does not only ensure reliable starting,

Keep sparks, cigarettes, and flames away

but a battery which is kept fully charged also

from the battery because the battery

has a longer life.

could explode.

10-10

Maintenance

AdBlue™ replenishment

WARNING

CAUTION

The battery electrolyte is extremely caus-

Do not bring the nearby parts, the plastic

Be careful not to spill AdBlue™. AdBlue™

tic. Do not allow it to come in contact with

parts and so on into contact with sulphuric

can cause discolouring, staining, or cracking

your eyes, skin, clothing, or the painted

acid (battery electrolyte) which may crack,

of painted surfaces. If any AdBlue™ gets on

surfaces of the vehicle. Spilt electrolyte

stain or discolour them.

painted surfaces, wash it off immediately

should be flushed immediately with ample

If they are in contact, wipe off with soft

with clean water.

amounts of water.

cloth, chamois or the like and an aqueous

Because AdBlue™ will freeze if the ambient

Irritation to eyes or skin from contact

solution of neutral detergent then immediate-

temperature is less than approximately

with electrolyte requires immediate medi-

ly rinse the affected parts with plenty of wa-

-11 °C (12 °F), observe the following pre-

cal attention.

ter.

cautions.

Ventilate when charging or using the bat-

• Do not replenish AdBlue™ if it is frozen.

tery in an enclosed space.

Otherwise, AdBlue™ could overflow.

NOTE

• If AdBlue™ is frozen, move the vehicle

in a warmer place to defrost it completely.

Keep the terminals clean. After the battery is

CAUTION

• Do not overfill the AdBlue™ tank.

connected, apply terminal protection grease.

If the AdBlue™ tank is overfilled and

Keep it out of reach of children.

To clean the terminals, use lukewarm water.

AdBlue™ freezes, the AdBlue™ tank

Never disconnect the battery when the igni-

Check to see if the battery is securely instal-

could be damaged.

tion switch or the operation mode is in the

led and cannot be moved during travel. Also

Observe the following precautions when

“ON” position; doing so could damage the

check each terminal for tightness.

storing AdBlue™. Otherwise, AdBlue™

vehicle’s electrical components.

When the vehicle is to be left unused for a

could degrade, causing an unusual odour.

Never short-circuit the battery. This could

long period of time, remove the battery and

• Do not leave AdBlue™ inside the vehicle.

cause it to overheat and be damaged.

store it in a place where the battery fluid will

• Seal the AdBlue™ container, and store it

If the battery is to be quick-charged, first

not freeze. The battery should be stored only

in a well-ventilated area out of direct sun-

disconnect the battery cables.

in a fully charged condition.

light.

In order to prevent a short circuit, be sure to

If a vehicle requires AdBlue™ or another re-

disconnect the negative (-) terminal first.

agent in order to reduce NO_x emissions, op-

Always wear protective eye goggles when

AdBlue™ replenishment

erating the vehicle when it does not consume

working near the battery.

the reagent may constitute a criminal act.

AdBlue™: trademark of the Verband der Au-

tomobilindustrie e.V. (VDA).

CAUTION

z When replenishing, use only AdBlue™.

Maintenance

10-11

AdBlue™ replenishment

Types of diesel exhaust fluid

The fuel tank filler door is located on the

3. Pull the lever (B) on the right side of the

rear left side of your vehicle.

fuel cap (A) to open the AdBlue™ tank

and tank capacity

filler lid.

Diesel

exhaust

Use AdBlue™ that con-

Type 1

fluid

forms to ISO 22241-1.

Capacity

Approximately 21 litres.

CAUTION

z When there is no AdBlue™ remaining and

0 km (0 mile) is displayed for the driving

range, the engine cannot be restarted after it

is stopped.

Type 2

NOTE

4. Open the AdBlue™ tank filler cap by

1.5 litre of

slowly turning the cap anticlockwise.

z The driving distance for

AdBlue™ is approximately

1,000 km

(621 miles). With a full tank of AdBlue™,

the driving distance is approximately

14,000 km, depending on your driving be-

haviour, the vehicle load, etc.

However, the actual driving range may vary

depending on the road conditions, how the

vehicle is driven, and so on.

Replenishing

1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and stop

the engine.

2. Open the fuel tank filler door with the

1- Remove

release lever located below the instru-

ment panel.

10-12

Maintenance

Tyres

5. Replenish the AdBlue™ by inserting the

2- Close

CAUTION

gun or the bottle into the tank port.

When the gun first stops automatically, stop

7. Gently push the AdBlue™ tank filler lid,

replenishing AdBlue™.

fuel tank filler door closed.

If you continue replenishing AdBlue™, it

could overflow.

Tyres

6. After replenishing, turn the AdBlue™

tank filler cap clockwise until you hear

WARNING

clicking sounds.

z Driving with tyres that are worn, dam-

aged or improperly inflated can lead to a

loss of control or blow out of the tyres

which can result in a collision with serious

or fatal injury.

CAUTION

When replenishing with a gun, insert the gun

into the tank port as far as it goes. When re-

plenishing with a bottle, securely fit the bot-

tle into the tank port.

If the gun is not inserted correctly or if the

bottle is not fit securely, AdBlue™ could

spill.

Tyre inflation pressures

UP TO 3 PASSENGERS

MAX. LOAD OR TRAILER TOWING

Tyre size

Front

Rear

Front

Rear

2.4 bar

4.5 bar

205R16C 110/108R 8PR

(240 kPa)

(450 kPa)

{35 psi}

{65 psi}

^*: Vehicles with 4N14 engine

Maintenance

10-13

Tyres

UP TO 3 PASSENGERS

MAX. LOAD OR TRAILER TOWING

Tyre size

Front

Rear

Front

Rear

2.0 bar

2.9 bar

245/70R16 111S RF

(200 kPa)

(290 kPa)

{29 psi}

{42 psi}

2.2 bar

(220 kPa)

2.9 bar

{32 psi}

265/60R18 110H

(290 kPa)

2.4 bar

{42 psi}

(240 kPa)

{35 psi}^*

^*: Vehicles with 4N14 engine

Check the tyre inflation pressure of all the tyres while they are cold; if insufficient or excessive, adjust to the specified value.

After the tyre inflation pressure has been adjusted, check the tyres for damage and air leaks. Be sure to put caps on the valves.

Wheel condition

Check the tyres for cuts, cracks and other

On 4-wheel drive vehicles, when replacement

damage. Replace the tyres if there are deep

of any of the tyres is necessary, replace all of

cuts or cracks. Also check each tyre for

them.

pieces of metal or pebbles.

The use of worn tyres can be very dangerous

because of the greater chance of skidding or

hydroplaning. The tread depth of the tyres

must exceed 1.6 mm in order for the tyres to

meet the minimum requirement for use.

Tread wear indicators will appear on the sur-

face of the tyre as the tyre wears, thereby in-

dicating that the tyre no longer meets the

minimum requirement for use. When these

wear indicators appear, the tyres must be re-

1- Location of the tread wear indicator

placed with new ones.

2- Tread wear indicator

10-14

Maintenance

Tyres

Tyre rotation

When rotating tyres, check for uneven wear

CAUTION

and damage. Abnormal wear is usually

Tyre wear varies with vehicle conditions,

z Always use tyres of the same size, same

caused by incorrect tyre pressure, improper

type, and same brand, and which have no

road surface conditions and individual driv-

wheel alignment, out of balance wheel, or se-

wear differences. Using tyres of different

er’s driving habits. To equalize the wear and

vere braking. We recommend you to have it

size, type, brands or degree of wear, will in-

help extend tyre life, it is recommended to ro-

crease the differential oil temperature, result-

checked to determine the cause of irregular

tate the tyres immediately after discovery of

ing in possible damage to the driving sys-

tread wear.

abnormal wear, or whenever the wear differ-

tem. Further, the drive train will be subjected

ence between the front and rear tyres is rec-

to excessive loading, possibly leading to oil

ognizable.

Spare tyre used

leakage, component seizure, or other serious

faults.

Replacing tyres and wheels

Front

CAUTION

Spare tyre not used

z Avoid using different size tyres from the one

listed and the combined use of different

types of tyres, as this can affect driving safe-

Front

ty.

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

z Even if a wheel has the same rim size and

offset as the specified type of wheel, its

Tyres that have arrows showing rotation

shape may prevent it from being fitted cor-

direction

rectly. We recommend you to consult a spe-

cialist before using wheels that you have.

Front

Maintenance

10-15

Tyres

Snow tyres

On 4WD vehicles in which the driving power

CAUTION

is distributed preferentially to the rear

If the tyres have arrows (A) indicating the

The use of snow tyres is recommended for

wheels, ensure that the snow traction device

correct direction of rotation, swap the front

driving on snow and ice. To preserve driving

(Tyre chains) are fitted on the rear.

and rear tyres on the left-hand side of the ve-

stability, mount snow tyres of the same size

Use only snow traction device (Tyre chains)

hicle and the front and rear tyres on the

and tread pattern on all 4 wheels.

right-hand side of the vehicle separately.

which are designed for use with the tyres

A snow tyre that is worn down more than

Keep each tyre on its original side of the ve-

mounted on the vehicle: use of the incorrect

50 % is no longer appropriate to use.

hicle. When fitting the tyres, make sure the

size or type of snow traction device (Tyre

Snow tyres which do not meet specifications

arrows point in the direction in which the

chains) could result in damage to the vehicle

wheels will turn when the vehicle moves for-

must not be used.

body.

ward. Any tyre whose arrow points in the

Contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-

wrong direction will not perform to its full

CAUTION

ized Service Point before putting on a snow

potential.

traction device (tyre chains). The max. snow

z Observe permissible maximum speed for

your snow tyres and the legal speed limit.

traction device (tyre chains) height is as fol-

lows.

Front

NOTE

Max. chain

Tyre size

Wheel size

height [mm]

z The laws and regulations concerning snow

tyres (driving speed, required use, type, etc.)

205R16C

16x6 JJ

vary. Find out and follow the laws and regu-

lations in the area you intend to drive.

16x7 J,

245/70R16

z If flange nuts are used on your vehicle,

16x7 JJ

change to tapered nuts when steel wheels are

265/60R18

18x7 1/2J

used.

When driving with snow traction device (tyre

chains) on the tyres, do not drive faster

CAUTION

Snow traction device (Tyre

than50 km/h

(30 mph). When you reach

Avoid the combined use of different types of

chains)

roads that are not covered in snow, immedi-

tyres.

If snow traction device (tyre chains) have to

ately remove the snow traction device (tyre

Using different types of tyres can affect ve-

be used, ensure that they are fitted only on

chains).

hicle performance and safety.

the drive wheels (rear) in accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions.

10-16

Maintenance

Wiper blade rubber replacement

3. Attach the retainers (C) to a new wiper

CAUTION

NOTE

blade.

Choose a clear straight stretch of road where

z The laws and regulations concerning the use

Refer to the illustration to ensure that the

you can pull off and still be seen while you

of snow traction device (tyre chains) vary.

retainers are correctly aligned as you at-

are fitting the snow traction device

(Tyre

Always follow local laws and regulations.

tach them.

chains).

In most countries, it is prohibited by the law

Do not fit snow traction device (Tyre chains)

to use of snow traction device (tyre chains)

before you need them. This will wear out

on roads without snow.

your tyres and the road surface.

After driving around 100-300 metres, stop

and retighten the snow traction device (Tyre

Wiper blade rubber

chains).

replacement

Drive cautiously and do not exceed 50 km/h

(30 mph). Remember that preventing acci-

dents is not the purpose of snow traction de-

1. Lift the wiper arm off the windscreen.

vice (tyre chains).

2. Pull the wiper blade until its stopper (A)

When snow traction device (Tyre chains) are

disengages from the hook

(B). Then,

installed, take care that they do not damage

pull the wiper blade further to remove it.

the disc wheel or body.

An aluminium wheel can be damaged by a

snow traction device

(Tyre chains) while

driving. When fitting a snow traction device

(Tyre chains) on an aluminium wheel, take

care that any part of the snow traction device

(Tyre chains) and fitting cannot be brought

4. Insert the wiper blade into the arm, start-

into contact with the wheel.

ing with the opposite end of the blade

When installing or removing a snow traction

from the stopper. Make sure the hook

device (Tyre chains), take care that hands

(B) is fitted correctly in the grooves in

and other parts of your body are not injured

the blade.

by the sharp edges of the vehicle body.

Install the snow traction device (Tyre chains)

only on the rear tyres and tighten them as

NOTE

tightly as possible with the ends securely

NOTE

fastened.

If retainers are not supplied with the new

Do not allow the wiper arm to fall onto the

wiper blade, use the retainers from the old

windscreen; it could damage the glass.

blade.

Maintenance

10-17

General maintenance

5. Push the wiper blade until the hook (B)

Exterior and interior lamp op-

Fusible links

engages securely with the stopper (A).

eration

The fusible links will melt to prevent a fire if

Operate the combination lamp switch to

a large current attempts to flow through cer-

check that all lamps are functioning properly.

tain electrical systems.

If the lamps do not illuminate, the probable

In case of a melted fusible link, we recom-

cause is a blown fuse or defective lamp bulb.

mend you to have your vehicle inspected.

Check the fuses first. If there is no blown

For the fusible links, please refer to “Passen-

fuses, check the lamp bulbs.

ger compartment fuse location table” on page

For information regarding the inspection and

10-20 and “Engine compartment fuse loca-

replacement of the fuses and the bulbs, refer

tion table” on page 10-21.

to “Fuses” on page 10-18 and “Replacement

of lamp bulbs” on page 10-24.

WARNING

If the fuses and bulbs are all OK, we recom-

General maintenance

mend you to have your vehicle checked and

z Fusible links must not be replaced by any

other device. Failing to fit the correct fusi-

repaired.

ble link may result in fire in the vehicle,

property destruction and serious or fatal

Fuel, engine coolant, oil and ex-

Meter, gauge and indicator/

injuries at any time.

haust gas leakage

warning lamps operation

Look under the body of your vehicle to check

Start the engine to check the operation of all

Fuses

for fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust gas

instruments, gauges, and indication and

leaks.

warning lamps.

Fuse block location

If there is anything wrong, we recommend

To prevent damage to the electrical system

you to have your vehicle inspected.

WARNING

due to short-circuiting or overloading, each

individual circuit is provided with a fuse.

z If you see a suspicious fuel leak or if you

Hinges and latches lubrication

smell fuel, do not operate the vehicle; call

There are fuse blocks in the passenger com-

your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-

partment and in the engine compartment.

Check all latches and hinges, and, if necessa-

ized Service Point for assistance.

ry, have them lubricated.

10-18

Maintenance

Fuses

Passenger compartment (LHD

3- While pressing the side of the glove box,

vehicles)

unhook the left and right hooks (B) and

lower the glove box.

The fuse blocks in the passenger compart-

ment are located behind the fuse lid in front

of the driver’s seat at the position shown in

the illustration.

Pull the fuse lid to remove it.

1- Open the glove box.

2- Move the rod (A) on the right side of the

glove box to the right side of the box. (if

so equipped)

4- Remove the glove box fastener (C), and

then remove the glove box.

Passenger compartment (RHD

vehicles)

The fuse block in the passenger compartment

is located behind the glove box at the posi-

tion shown in the illustration.

Maintenance

10-19

Fuses

Engine compartment

Sym-

Electrical sys-

Ca-

NOTE

No.

bol

tem

pacity

In the engine compartment, the fuse block is

z Spare fuses are provided in the fuse block of

located as shown in the illustration.

the engine compartment. Always use a fuse

Sunroof

20 A

of the same capacity for replacement.

Accessory sock-

15 A

Passenger compartment fuse lo-

Tail lamp (right)

7.5 A

cation table

Outside rear-

7.5 A

view mirrors

Engine control

7.5 A

unit

Control unit

7.5 A

Rear fog lamp

10 A

1- Push the tab.

Central door

15 A

2- Remove the cover.

lock

Room lamp

Fuse load capacity

15 A

The fuse capacity and the names of electrical

Sym-

Electrical sys-

Ca-

No.

Rear window

15 A

bol

tem

pacity

systems protected by the fuses are indicated

wiper

on the inside of the fuse lid (LHD vehicles),

Tail lamp (left)

7.5 A

Gauge

10 A

the back side of the glove box (RHD vehi-

cles) and inside of the fuse block cover (in-

Cigarette lighter/

Relay

7.5 A

side of the engine compartment).

Accessory sock-

15 A

Heated seat

20 A

Ignition coil

10 A

Option

10 A

Starter motor

7.5 A

^*: Fusible link

10-20

Maintenance

Fuses

Sym-

Electrical sys-

Ca-

Engine compartment fuse loca-

Behind of the fuse block cover

No.

bol

tem

pacity

tion table

Heated door

7.5 A

mirror

Engine compartment fuse location

Windscreen wip-

20 A

Reversing lamps

7.5 A

Demister

30 A

Heater

30 A

Ca-

Sym-

Electrical sys-

Power seat

40 A^*

No.

paci-

bol

tem

ties

Radio

10 A

SBF1

Ignition switch

40 A^*

Electronic con-

20 A

Electric window

trolled unit

SBF2

30 A^*

control

^*: Fusible link

Power seat

SBF3

40 A^*

z Some fuses may not be installed on your

vehicle, depending on the vehicle model

Anti-lock brake

SBF4

30 A^*

or specifications.

system

z The table above shows the main equip-

Electric parking

ment corresponding to each fuse.

SBF5

30 A^*

brake

Audio system

BF1

30 A

amp

^*: Fusible link

Maintenance

10-21

Fuses

Ca-

Sym-

Electrical sys-

Sym-

Electrical sys-

Sym-

Electrical sys-

No.

paci-

No.

paci-

No.

paci-

bol

tem

bol

tem

bol

tem

ties

Rear air condi-

Daytime running

Stop lamps

10 A

F22

15 A

BF2

tioning/ Rear

30 A

lamps

(Brake lamps)

circulator

F10

Alternator

7.5 A

F23

T/F

20 A

BF3

—

F11

Engine control

7.5 A

Rear heated seat

F24

20 A

DCDC( AU-

BF4

30 A

DIO)

F12

Ignition coil

10 A

Headlamp wash-

F25

20 A

UREA SCR

BF5

30 A

F13

Front fog lamps

15 A

F26

Security horn

20 A

NOX sensor

10 A

Headlamp high-

F14

10 A

beam (left)

F27

Horn

10 A

Engine

20 A

Headlamp high-

F15

10 A

F28

—

Fuel pump/

beam (right)

15 A

PMNOX sensor

F29

AC inverter

20 A

Headlamp low

F16

15 A

IBS

7.5 A

beam (left)

—

Spare fuse

20 A

Starter

7.5 A

Headlamp low

—

Spare fuse

30 A

F17

15 A

beam (right)

Fuel line heater

^*: Fusible link

20 A

Steering heater

F18

15 A

z Some fuses may not be installed on your

ETV

15 A

Hazard warning

vehicle, depending on the vehicle model

F19

15 A

flasher

or specifications.

Air conditioning

20 A

z The table above shows the main equip-

F20

—

Automatic trans-

ment corresponding to each fuse.

20 A

mission

Radiator fan mo-

F21

20 A

tor

The fuse block does not contain spare 7.5 A,

^*: Fusible link

10 A or 15 A fuses. If one of these fuses

^*: Fusible link

burns out, substitute with the following fuse.

7.5 A: Outside rear-view mirrors

10-22

Maintenance

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