Mitsubishi L200 (2018 year). Manual — part 11
Super select 4WD II
NOTE
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The 2WD/4WD operation indication lamp
also illuminates for a few seconds when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion or the operation mode is put in ON.
Refer to “2WD/4WD operation indication
lamp” on pages 6-38, 6-42.
The status of the rear differential lock (re-
sulting from depression of the rear differen-
tial lock switch) is shown by blinking or
steady illumination of the rear differential
lock indication lamp.
The opera-
tion state of
rear differ-
ential lock
Rear differential lock indi-
cation lamp
Easy Select
4WD
Super Select
4WD II
Rear differ-
ential lock
deactivated
The opera-
tion state of
rear differ-
ential lock
Rear differential lock indi-
cation lamp
Easy Select
4WD
Super Select
4WD II
Switching in
progress
Rear differ-
ential lock
activated
: Blink
: Illuminate (steady)
: Remain off
NOTE
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The indication lamp blinks while the rear
differential lock is being switched between
its activated and deactivated conditions.
When the switching operation is complete,
the indication lamp is either illuminated
steadily or not illuminated.
NOTE
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The ASTC and ABS functions are suspen-
ded while the rear differential lock is activa-
ted.
ASTC indication lamp, ASTC OFF indica-
tion lamp and ABS warning lamp are illumi-
nated while these functions are suspended.
It does not indicate a problem. When the
rear differential lock is disengaged, these
lamps go out and function again.
Refer to “ABS warning lamp” on page
6-57, “ASTC indication lamp, ASTC OFF in-
dication lamp” on page 6-61.
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If the indication lamp continues blinking af-
ter 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 accelerator
pedal several times.
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If the indication lamp continues blinking af-
ter 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 low-
er. The indication lamp will illuminate
steadily and the rear differential lock will
be activated.
Rear differential lock*
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NOTE
•
If the vehicle speed is 12 km/h or lower,
turn the steering wheel from side to side
until the indication lamp illuminates
steadily. If the vehicle is stuck in soft
ground, make sure the area around the ve-
hicle is clear then repeatedly attempt to
drive forward and backward. The indica-
tion lamp will illuminate steadily and the
rear differential lock will be activated.
CAUTION
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If a problem is detected in the rear differen-
tial lock system, a safety device will acti-
vate. The rear differential lock indication
lamp will blink rapidly (twice per second),
and the rear differential lock will deactivate.
Park your vehicle in a safe place, turn off the
engine for a few moments. Restart the en-
gine. It is safe to continue driving if the
lamps resume normal operation. If the rear
differential lock indication lamp blinks when
the rear differential lock is reactivated, have
the vehicle checked by a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point as soon
as possible.
Examples of effective use of the
rear differential lock
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CAUTION
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Use the rear differential lock only as an
emergency measure when the vehicle is
stuck and cannot be freed with the drive
mode-selector in “4L” or “4H” position
(Easy Select 4WD) or in “4LLc” or “4HLc”
position (Super Select 4WD II). Deactivate
the rear differential lock immediately after
using it.
When one of the wheels has fall-
en in a ditch
When driving on rocky roads
When the vehicle is unable to move because
one of the wheels is suspended in the air.
When getting out of snow
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.
Rear differential lock*
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Examples of incorrect use of
the rear differential lock
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WARNING
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If the “4L” or “4H” position (Easy Select
4WD), “4LLc” or “4HLc” position (Super
Select 4WD II) is selected along with the
rear differential lock, the following phe-
nomena appear and it is very dangerous.
Please be sure to release the rear differen-
tial lock on normal roads.
•
If the rear differential lock is used by
mistake when driving on a paved road:
With the rear differential lock on, the
power to drive the vehicle straight
ahead becomes very strong, which may
make it difficult to turn the steering
wheel.
WARNING
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If the rear differential lock is used by mis-
take when turning a curve or making a
right or left turn at a crossing or the like:
The vehicle is unable to make a turn and
may go straight ahead.
WARNING
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If the rear differential lock is used by mis-
take except when making an emergency
escape on snow or frozen road: It be-
comes difficult to make a steady turn.
WARNING
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In the case where the condition of the
road is different for the right tyre to drive
from the left tyre (such as one tyre on a
paved road and the other on ice), direc-
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.
Rear differential lock*
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4-wheel drive operation*
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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 for-
ward and backward repeatedly, however, the
drive line is stressed, which is felt as a brak-
ing effect. A 4-wheel drive vehicle can accel-
erate more quickly and smoothly.
However, note that the braking distance is
not shorter than that of a rear-wheel drive ve-
hicle.
When using 4-wheel drive on rough roads
(snow, mud, sand, etc.), it is important to op-
erate the vehicle correctly.
NOTE
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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.
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After driving on rough roads, check each
part of the vehicle and wash it thoroughly
with water. Refer to the “Vehicle care” sec-
tion and “Inspection and maintenance fol-
lowing rough road operation” on page
6-51.
Driving on dry paved road and
highway
Select “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 the “4H” or “4L”
position (Easy Select 4WD), “4HLc” or
“4LLc” position (Super Select 4WD II).
CAUTION
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Selecting “4H” or “4L” position (Easy Se-
lect 4WD), “4HLc” or “4LLc” position (Su-
per Select 4WD II) to drive on dry paved
road will increase the fuel consumption with
possible noise generation and early tyre
wear.
It may also increase the differential oil tem-
perature, resulting in possible damage to the
driving system.
Further, the drive train will be subjected to
excessive loading, possibly leading to oil
leakage, component seizure, or other serious
faults.
Driving on snowy or icy roads
Set the drive mode-selector to “4H” position
(Easy Select 4WD), “4H” or “4HLc” position
in accordance with the road conditions (Su-
per Select 4WD II) and then gradually de-
press the accelerator pedal for a smooth start.
Keep the pressure on the accelerator pedal as
constant as possible, and drive at low speed.
NOTE
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The use of snow tyres and/or tyre chains is
recommended.
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Maintain a safe distance between vehicles,
avoid sudden braking, and use engine brak-
ing (downshifting).
CAUTION
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Avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration,
and sharp turning; such operations could
cause skidding and spinouts.
Driving on sandy or muddy
roads
Set the drive mode-selector to “4H” or “4L”
position (Easy Select 4WD), “4HLc” or
“4LLc” position (Super Select 4WD II) and
then gradually depress the accelerator pedal
for a smooth start. Keep the pressure on the
accelerator pedal as constant as possible, and
drive at low speed.
4-wheel drive operation*
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CAUTION
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Do not force the vehicle or drive recklessly
on sandy surfaces. In comparison with nor-
mal road surfaces, the engine and other
drive-system components are put under ex-
cessive strain when driving on such a sur-
face, and this could lead to accidents.
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If any of following conditions occur while
the vehicle is being driven, immediately
park your vehicle in a safe place and follow
these procedures:
•
The needle in the temperature gauge ap-
proaches the overheating zone.
Refer to “Engine overheating” on page
8-09.
•
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning lamp comes on.
Refer to “When the A/T (automatic trans-
mission) fluid temperature warning lamp
comes on” on page 6-34.
WARNING
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When attempting to rock your vehicle out
of a stuck position, be sure that the area
around the vehicle is clear of people and
physical objects. The rocking motion may
cause the vehicle to suddenly launch for-
ward or backward, causing injury or
damage to nearby people or objects.
NOTE
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Avoid sudden braking, acceleration, and
turning; such operations could result in the
vehicle becoming stuck.
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If the vehicle becomes stuck in sandy or
muddy roads, it can often be moved a rock-
ing motion. Move the selector lever rhythmi-
cally between the “D” (DRIVE) and “R”
(REVERSE) position (with M/T, between 1
st
and Reverse), while applying slight pressure
to the accelerator pedal.
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It is recommended to start the vehicle with
parking brake partially, but not completely,
applied by slightly pulling the parking brake
lever.
After the vehicle has become free, do not
forget to release the parking brake.
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If it is necessary to drive in extremely mud-
dy conditions, the use of tyre chains is rec-
ommended. Because the extent of muddy
conditions is difficult to judge and the vehi-
cle could become bogged down very deeply,
operation should be at a low speed. If possi-
ble, get out of the vehicle and check the con-
ditions ahead before proceeding.
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Driving over roads in coastal areas or roads
on which anti-skid preparations have been
spread can cause rust on the vehicle; wash
the vehicle thoroughly as soon as possible
after such use.
Climbing sharp grades
Set the drive mode-selector to “4L” position
(Easy Select 4WD), “4LLc” position (Super
Select 4WD II) to maximize the engine tor-
que.
WARNING
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Go straight up. Do not try to traverse
across a steep slope.
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If you begin to lose traction, ease off the
accelerator pedal and gently turn the
steering wheel alternatively left and right
to regain adequate traction again.
NOTE
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Choose as smooth a slope as possible with
few stones or other obstacles.
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Before attempting to drive up the slope,
walk up it to confirm that the vehicle can
handle the grade.
Descending sharp grades
Set the drive mode-selector to “4L” position
(Easy Select 4WD), “4LLc” position (Super
Select 4WD II), use the engine brake (down-
shifting) and descend slowly.
4-wheel drive operation*
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WARNING
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Avoid snaking down a sharp grade. De-
scend the grade as straight as possible.
NOTE
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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.
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Before descending a grade, it is necessary to
choose the appropriate gear. Avoid changing
gears or depressing the clutch while de-
scending the grade.
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MITSUBISHI MOTORS is not responsible
to the operator for any damage or injury
caused or liability incurred by improper and
negligent operation of a vehicle. All techni-
ques of vehicle operation described herein
depend on the skill and experience of the op-
erator and other participating parties and any
deviation from the recommended operation
instructions above is at their own risk.
Turning sharp corners
When turning a sharp corner in “4H” or “4L”
position (Easy Select 4WD), “4HLc” or
“4LLc” position (Super Select 4WD II) at
low speed, a slight difference in steering may
be experienced similar to as if the brakes
were applied. This is called tight corner brak-
ing and results from each of the 4 tyres being
at a different distance from the corner.
Crossing a stream
4-wheel drive vehicles are not necessarily
waterproof. If the electrical circuits become
wet, further operation of the vehicle will be
impossible; therefore, avoid crossing streams
unless absolutely necessary. If crossing a
stream is unavoidable, use the following pro-
cedure:
1. Check depths of a stream and geographi-
cal features before attempting to cross a
stream and ford the stream where the
water is as shallow as practicable.
2. Set the drive mode-selector to “4L” po-
sition (Easy Select 4WD), “4LLc” posi-
tion (Super Select 4WD II).
3. Drive slowly at a speed of approximate-
ly 5 km/h (3 mph) to avoid splashing too
much water.
CAUTION
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Never cross a stream where the water is
deep.
Do not change gears while crossing the
stream.
Frequent crossing of streams can adversely
affect the life span of the vehicle; we recom-
mend you to take the necessary measures to
prepare, inspect, and repair the vehicle.
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After crossing a stream, apply the brakes to
be sure they are functioning properly. If the
brakes are wet and not functioning properly,
dry them out by driving slowly while lightly
depressing the brake pedal.
Inspect each part of the vehicle carefully.
Inspection and maintenance
following rough road
operation
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After operating the vehicle in rough road
conditions, be sure to perform the following
inspection and maintenance procedures:
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Check that the vehicle has not been dam-
aged by rocks, gravel, etc.
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Carefully wash the vehicle with water.
Drive the vehicle slowly while lightly
depressing the brake pedal in order to
dry out the brakes. If the brakes still do
not function properly, we recommend
you to have the brakes checked as soon
as possible.
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Remove the insects, dried grass, etc.
clogging the radiator core and A/T oil
cooler.
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After crossing a stream, be sure to have
the following items inspected at a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point and take the necessary
measures.
• Check the brake system and, if neces-
sary, have it serviced.
• Check the engine, transmission, trans-
fer, and differential oil or grease level
and turbidity. If the oil or grease is
milky, it indicates water contamina-
tion. Replace it with new oil or grease.
• Grease the propeller shaft.
• Check the inside of the vehicle. If in-
gress of water is found, dry the carpet
etc.
• Inspect the headlamps. If the head-
lamp bulb is flooded with water, have
the headlamp drained off.
Cautions on handling of 4-
wheel drive vehicles
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Tyres and wheels
Since the driving torque can be applied to the
4 wheels, the performance of the vehicle
when operating in 4-wheel drive is greatly af-
fected by the condition of the tyres.
Pay close attention to the tyres.
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Install specified tyres on all wheels. Re-
fer to “Tyres and wheels” on page
11-15.
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Be sure to the appropriate tyre inflation
pressure according to no cargo or cargo.
Refer to “Tyre inflation pressures” on
page 10-12.
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Be sure to fit all 4 tyres and wheels of
the same size and type.
When replacement of any of the tyres or
wheels is necessary, replace all of them.
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All tyres should be rotated whenever the
wear difference between the front and
rear tyres is recognizable.
Good vehicle performance cannot be expec-
ted if there is a difference in wear between
tyres. Refer to “Tyre rotation” on page 10-13.
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Check the tyre inflation pressure regular-
ly.
CAUTION
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Always use tyres of the same size, same
type, and same brand, and which have no
wear differences. Using the tyres which dif-
fer in size, type, brands or the degree of
wear or the inappropriate tyre inflation pres-
sure, will increase the differential oil tem-
perature and may be impossible to shift the
transfer, resulting in possible damage to the
driving system. Further, the drive train will
be subjected to excessive loading, possibly
leading to oil leakage, component seizure, or
other serious faults.
Towing
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.
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The engine runs but the vehicle does not
move or abnormal noise is produced.
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Inspection of the vehicle’s underside re-
veals that oil or some other fluid is leak-
ing.
Cautions on handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles
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Only when you cannot receive a towing serv-
ice from a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point or commercial tow truck
service, tow your vehicle carefully in accord-
ance with the instructions given in “Towing”
on page 8-23.
CAUTION
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Transport the vehicle with the driving
wheels on a carriage (Type C or D) as illus-
trated.
Never try to tow with the front or rear
wheels on the ground (Type A or B) as illus-
trated.
This could result in damage to the drivetrain,
or unstable towing.
Jacking up a 4-wheel drive ve-
hicle
WARNING
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Do not crank the engine while jacking up
the vehicle.
The tyre on the ground may turn and the
vehicle may roll off the jack.
Braking
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All the parts of the brake system are critical
to safety. We recommend you to have the ve-
hicle checked at regular intervals according
to the service booklet.
CAUTION
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Avoid driving habits that cause heavy brak-
ing and never “ride” the brakes by resting
your foot on the brake pedal while driving.
It causes brake overheating and fade.
Brake system
The service brake is divided into two brake
circuits. And your vehicle is equipped with
power brakes. If one brake circuit fails, the
other is available to stop the vehicle. If you
should lose the power assist for some reason,
the brakes will still work. In these situations,
even if the brake pedal moves down to the
very end of its possible stroke or resists being
depressed, keep depressing the brake pedal
down harder and further than usual; stop
driving as soon as possible and have the
brake system repaired.
WARNING
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Do not turn off the engine while your ve-
hicle is in motion.
If you turn off the engine while driving,
the power assistance for the braking sys-
tem will stop working and your brakes
will not work effectively.
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If the power assist is lost or if either brake
hydraulic system stops working properly,
have your vehicle checked immediately.
Braking
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Warning lamp
The brake warning lamp illuminates to indi-
cate a fault in the braking system. Refer to
“Brake warning lamp” on page 5-15.
When brakes are wet
Check the brake system while driving at a
low speed immediately after starting, espe-
cially when the brakes are wet, to confirm
they work normally.
A film of water can be formed on the brake
discs or brake drums and prevent normal
braking after driving in heavy rain or through
large puddles, or after the vehicle is washed.
If this occurs, dry the brakes out by driving
slowly while lightly depressing the brake
pedal.
When driving downhill
It is important to take advantage of the en-
gine braking by shifting to a lower shift posi-
tion while driving on steep downhill roads in
order to prevent the brakes from overheating.
WARNING
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Do not leave any objects near the brake
pedal or let a floor mat slide under it; do-
ing so could prevent the full pedal stroke
that would be necessary in an emergency.
Make sure that the pedal can be operated
freely at all times. Make sure the floor
mat is securely held in place.
Brake pads and linings
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Avoid hard braking situations.
New brakes need to be broken-in by
moderate use for the first 200 km
(124 mph).
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The disc brakes are provided with a
warning device which emits a shrieking
metallic sound while braking if the brake
pads have reached their wear limit. If
you hear this sound, have the brake pads
replaced.
WARNING
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Driving with worn brake pads will make
it harder to stop, and can cause an acci-
dent.
Hill start assist
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The hill start assist makes it easy to start off
on a steep uphill slope by preventing the ve-
hicle from moving backwards. It keeps the
braking force for approximately 2 seconds
when you move your foot from the brake
pedal to the accelerator pedal.
CAUTION
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Do not overly rely on the hill start assist to
prevent backwards movement of the vehicle.
Under certain circumstances, even when hill
start assist is activated, the vehicle may
move backwards if the brake pedal is not
sufficiently depressed, if the vehicle is heav-
ily loaded, if the road is very steep or slip-
pery or if the vehicle tows a trailer, etc.
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The hill start assist is not designed to keep
the vehicle stopped in place on uphill slopes
for more than 2 seconds.
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When facing uphill, do not rely on using the
hill start assist to maintain a stopped position
as an alternative to depressing the brake ped-
al.
Doing so could result in an accident.
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Do not turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position or the operation
mode in ACC or OFF while the hill start as-
sist is operating. The hill start assist could
stop operating, which could result in an acci-
dent.
Hill start assist
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To operate
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1. Stop the vehicle completely using the
brake pedal.
2. On vehicles equipped with M/T, place
the gearshift lever into the 1
st
position.
On vehicles equipped with A/T, place
the selector lever into the “D” position.
NOTE
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When reversing on an uphill slope, place the
selector lever or gearshift lever into the “R”
position.
3. Release the brake pedal and the hill start
assist will maintain the braking force ap-
plied while stopping for approximately 2
seconds.
4. Depress the accelerator pedal and the
hill start assist gradually will decrease
the braking force as the vehicle starts
moving.
NOTE
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The hill start assist is activated when all of
the following conditions are met.
•
The engine is running.
(The hill start assist will not be activated
while the engine is starting or immediate-
ly after the engine is started.)
NOTE
•
On vehicles equipped with M/T, the gear-
shift lever is in the following position.
[When starting an uphill slope forwards.]
The gearshift lever is in any position other
than “R”.
(The hill start assist will operate, even if
the gearshift lever is in the “N” position.)
[When starting an uphill slope back-
wards.]
The gearshift lever is in the “R” position.
(The hill start assist will not operate when
the gearshift lever is in the “N” position.)
•
On vehicles equipped with A/T, the selec-
tor lever is in any position other than “P”
or “N”.
•
The vehicle is completely stationary, with
the brake pedal depressed.
•
The parking brake is released.
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The hill start assist will not operate if the ac-
celerator pedal is depressed before the brake
pedal is released.
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The hill start assist also operates when re-
versing on an uphill slope.
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When the hill start assist is activated, you
may feel the operating sound.
This is a normal result of the hill start assist
operation, and does not indicate a problem.
Warning indicator
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If an abnormal condition occurs in the sys-
tem, the indication lamp will turn on.
- ASTC indicator
CAUTION
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If the warning is turn on, the hill start assist
will not operate. Start off carefully.
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Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop
the engine.
Restart the engine and check whether the
warning indicator went out, in which case
the hill start assist is again working normal-
ly. If the warning remains displayed or reap-
pears frequently, it is not necessary to stop
the vehicle immediately, but the vehicle
should be inspected by a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
Brake assist system
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The brake assist system is a device assisting
drivers who cannot depress the brake pedal
firmly when it is necessary to do so (such as
in emergency stop situations) and provides
greater braking force.
If the brake pedal is depressed suddenly, the
brakes will be applied with more force than
usual.
Brake assist system
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CAUTION
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The brake assist system is not a device de-
signed to exercise braking force greater than
its capacity. Make sure to always keep a suf-
ficient distance between your vehicle and a
vehicle in front of you without relying too
much on the brake assist system.
NOTE
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Once the brake assist system is operational,
it maintains great braking force even if the
brake pedal is lightly released.
To stop its operation, completely remove
your foot from the brake pedal.
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When the brake assist system is in use while
driving, you may feel the brake pedal at-
tempt to resist, the pedal moves in small mo-
tions in conjunction with the operation
noise, or the vehicle body and the steering
wheel vibrate. This occurs when the brake
assist system is operating normally and does
not indicate faulty operation. Continue to
firmly depress the brake pedal.
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When the active stability & traction control
(ASTC) indication lamp is illuminated, the
brake assist system may not function.
Emergency stop signal
system*
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This is a device that reduces the possibility of
rear end collisions by the rapid and automatic
blinking of the hazard warning lamps to alert
vehicles approaching from behind during
sudden braking. When the emergency stop
signal system operates, the hazard warning
indication lamp in the instrument cluster
blinks rapidly at the same time.
CAUTION
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If the ABS warning lamp or ASTC indica-
tion lamp illuminates, the emergency stop
signal system may not operate. Refer to
“ABS warning lamp” on page 6-57.
Refer to “ASTC indication lamp” on page
6-61.
NOTE
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[Activating condition for the emergency stop
signal system]
It activates when all of the following condi-
tions are met.
•
The vehicle speed is approximately
55 km/h (34 mph) or higher.
NOTE
•
The brake pedal has been depressed, and
the system judges that it was sudden brak-
ing from the vehicle deceleration and the
operating condition of the anti-lock brake
system (ABS).
[Deactivating condition for the emergency
stop signal system]
It deactivates when one of the following
conditions is met.
•
The brake pedal is released.
•
The hazard warning flasher switch is
pressed.
•
The system judges that it was not sudden
braking from the vehicle deceleration and
the operating condition of the anti-lock
brake system (ABS).
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS)
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The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps pre-
vent the wheels from locking during braking.
This helps maintain vehicle drivability and
steering wheel handling.
Driving hints
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Always keep a safe distance from the ve-
hicle in front of you. Even if your vehi-
cle is equipped with ABS, leave a great-
er braking distance when:
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• Driving on gravel or snow-covered
roads.
• Driving with tyre chains installed.
• Driving on roads where the road sur-
face is pitted or has other differences
in surface height.
• Driving on uneven road surfaces.
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Operation of ABS is not restricted to sit-
uations where brakes are applied sud-
denly. This system may also prevent the
wheels from locking when you drive
over manholes, steel roadwork plates,
road markings, or any uneven road sur-
face.
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When the ABS is activated, you may
feel the brake pedal pulsation and the vi-
brations of the vehicle body and steering
wheel. It may also feel as if the pedal re-
sists being pressed.
In this situation, simply hold the brake
pedal down firmly. Do not pump the
brake, which will result in reduced brak-
ing performance.
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An operation noise is emitted from the
engine compartment or you can feel a
shock from the brake pedal when start-
ing to drive immediately after starting
the engine. These are normal sounds or
operations that the ABS makes when
performing a self-check. It does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
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The ABS can be used after the vehicle
has reached a speed over approximately
10 km/h (6 mph). It stops working when
the vehicle slows below 7 km/h.
CAUTION
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The ABS cannot prevent accidents. It is your
responsibility to take safety precautions and
to drive carefully.
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To prevent failure of the ABS, be sure all 4
wheels and tyres are the same size and the
same type.
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Do not install any aftermarket limited-slip
differential (LSD) on your vehicle. The ABS
may stop functioning properly.
ABS warning lamp
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If there is a malfunction in the system, the
ABS warning lamp will come on.
Under normal conditions, the ABS warning
lamp comes on when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position or the operation
mode is put in ON and goes off a few sec-
onds later.
CAUTION
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Any of the following indicates that the ABS
is not functioning and only the standard
brake system is working. (The standard
brake system is functioning normally.) If
this happens, take your vehicle to a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.
•
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the operation mode is
put in ON, the warning lamp does not
come on or it remains on and does not go
off.
•
The warning lamp comes on while driving
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
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NOTE
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On vehicles with the rear differential lock
and the active stability & traction control
(ASTC), the ASTC and ABS functions are
suspended while the rear differential lock is
activated.
ASTC indication lamp, ASTC OFF indica-
tion lamp and ABS warning lamp are illumi-
nated while these functions are suspended.
It does not indicate a problem. When the
rear differential lock is disengaged, these
lamps go out and function again.
Refer to “ASTC indication lamp, ASTC
OFF indication lamp” on page 6-61.
If only the ABS warning lamp
illuminates
Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Restart the engine and check to see whether
the lamp goes out after a few minutes driv-
ing; if it then remains off during driving,
there is no problem.
However, if the warning lamp do not disap-
pear, or if they come on again when the vehi-
cle is driven, we recommend you to have the
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
If the ABS warning lamp and
brake warning lamp illuminate
at the same time
The ABS and brake force distribution func-
tion may not work, so hard braking could
make the vehicle unstable.
Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and we rec-
ommend you to have it checked.
After driving on icy roads
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After driving on snow or icy roads, remove
any snow and ice which may have accumula-
ted around the wheels. On vehicles that have
an ABS, be careful not to damage the wheel
speed sensors (A) or the cables located at
each wheel.
Front
Rear
Power steering system
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The power steering system operates while the
engine is running. It helps reduce the effort
needed to turn the steering wheel.
Power steering system
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The power steering system has mechanical
steering capability in case the power assist is
lost. If the power assist is lost for some rea-
son, you will still be able to steer your vehi-
cle, but you will notice it takes much more
effort to steer. If this happens, have your ve-
hicle inspected at a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.
WARNING
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Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is
moving. Stopping the engine would make
the steering wheel extremely hard to turn,
possibly resulting in an accident.
CAUTION
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Do not leave the steering wheel turned all
the way in one direction. This can cause
damage to the power steering system.
Active Stability & Traction
Control (ASTC)*
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The active stability & traction control
(ASTC) takes overall control of the anti-lock
brake system, Active Stability Control func-
tion and active traction control function to
help maintain the vehicle’s control and trac-
tion. Please read this section in conjunction
with the pages on the anti-lock brake system,
Active Stability Control function and active
traction control function.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Active Stability Control function
Active Traction Control function
CAUTION
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Do not over-rely on the ASTC. Even the
ASTC cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle.
This system, like any other system, has lim-
its and cannot help you to maintain traction
and control of the vehicle in all circumstan-
ces. Reckless driving may lead to accidents.
It is the driver’s responsibility to drive care-
fully. This means taking into account the
traffic, road and environmental conditions.
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Be sure to use the same specified type and
size of tyre on all 4 wheels. Otherwise, the
ASTC may not work correctly.
CAUTION
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Do not install any aftermarket limited-slip
differential (LSD) on your vehicle. The Ac-
tive Stability Control function may stop
functioning properly.
NOTE
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An operation noise may be emitted from the
engine compartment in the following situa-
tions. The sound is associated with checking
the operations of the ASTC. At this time,
you may feel a shock from the brake pedal if
you depress it. These do not indicate a mal-
function.
•
When the ignition switch is set to the
“ON” position or the operation mode is
put in ON.
•
When the vehicle is driven for a while af-
ter the engine is turned on.
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When the ASTC is activated, you may feel a
vibration in the vehicle body or hear a whin-
ing sound from the engine compartment.
This indicates that the system is operating
normally. It does not indicate a malfunction.
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When the anti-lock brake system warning
lamp is illuminated, the ASTC is not active.
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NOTE
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On vehicles with the rear differential lock,
the ASTC and ABS functions are suspended
while the rear differential lock is activated.
ASTC indication lamp, ASTC OFF indica-
tion lamp and ABS warning lamp are illumi-
nated while these functions are suspended. It
does not indicate a problem. When the rear
differential lock is disengaged, these lamps
go out and function again.
Refer to “ABS warning lamp” on page 6-57,
“ASTC indication lamp, ASTC OFF indica-
tion lamp” on page 6-61.
Active Stability Control func-
tion
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The Active Stability Control function is de-
signed to help the driver maintain control of
the vehicle on slippery roads or during rapid
steering manoeuvres. It works by controlling
the engine output and brake on each wheel.
NOTE
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The Active Stability Control function does
not operate when the drive mode-selector is
in the “4L” position (Easy Select 4WD),
“4LLc” position (Super Select 4WD II).
When the Active Stability Control function
is operating with the drive mode-selector in
the “2H” or “4H” position (Easy Select
4WD), “2H”, “4H” or “4HLc” position (Su-
per Select 4WD II), setting the drive mode-
selector to the “4L” (Easy Select 4WD),
“4LLc” position (Super Select 4WD II) posi-
tion makes the Active Stability Control func-
tion deactivate automatically.
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The Active Stability Control function oper-
ates at speeds of about 15 km/h (9 mph) or
higher.
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On vehicles with the rear differential lock,
the Active Stability Control function does
not operate when the rear differential lock is
activated.
“ASC OFF” switch
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The Active Stability Control function is auto-
matically activated when the ignition switch
is turned to the “ON” position or the opera-
tion mode is put in ON. You can deactivate
the system by pressing down the “ASC OFF”
switch for 3 seconds or longer.
When the Active Stability Control function is
deactivated, the indicator will turn on. To
reactivate the ASC, momentarily press the
“ASC OFF” switch; the indicator is turned
off.
CAUTION
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For safety reasons, the “ASC OFF” switch
should only be operated when the vehicle is
stopped.
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Be sure to keep the Active Stability Control
function on while driving in normal circum-
stances.
Active Stability & Traction Control (ASTC)*
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Driving hints
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When extricating the vehicle from mud, sand
or fresh snow with the drive mode-selector in
the “2H” or “4H” position (Easy Select
4WD) or “2H”, “4H” or “4HLc” position
(Super Select 4WD II), you may find that op-
eration of the ASTC prevents the engine
speed from increasing in response to depres-
sion of the accelerator pedal. If this happens
and the vehicle remains stuck as a result,
place the drive mode-selector in the “4L” po-
sition (Easy Select 4WD), “4LLc” position
(Super Select 4WD II), or turn the Active
Stability Control switch OFF. The vehicle
will then be easier to extricate. (Brake control
of the active traction control function is still
working to prevent wheel spins when ASC
OFF switch “OFF”, “4L” position (Easy Se-
lect 4WD) or “4LLc” position (Super Select
4WD II) selected.)
NOTE
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If you continue to press the “ASC OFF”
switch after the Active Stability Control
function is turned off, the “mistaken opera-
tion protection function” will activate and
the Active Stability Control function will
turn back on.
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Even if the Active Stability Control function
is turned off, it may activate depending on
the vehicle’s movement.
Active Traction Control func-
tion
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On slippery surfaces, the active traction con-
trol function prevents the drive wheels from
spinning excessive, thus helping the vehicle
to start moving from a stopped condition. It
also provides sufficient driving force and
steering performance as the vehicle turns
while pressing the acceleration pedal.
CAUTION
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When driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy
road, be sure to install snow tyres and drive
the vehicle at moderate speeds.
ASTC indication lamp, ASTC
OFF indication lamp
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Active stability control function indication
lamp
Active stability control function OFF indi-
cation lamp
The indication lamps should illuminate when
the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” po-
sition or the operation mode is put in ON,
and should go off after a few seconds.
If the indication lamps stay on or do not illu-
minate when the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” position or the operation mode is
put in ON, we recommend you to have your
vehicle inspected as soon as possible.
indication lamp blinks when the Active
Stability Control function or active traction
control function is operating.
indication lamp illuminates when the Ac-
tive Stability Control function is deactivated
by either one of the following operations:
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The ASC OFF switch is pressed to deac-
tivated the system.
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The drive mode-selector is placed in the
“4L” position (Easy Select 4WD) or
“4LLc” position (Super Select 4WD II).
Active Stability & Traction Control (ASTC)*
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