Mitsubishi L200 (2018 year). Instruction — part 22

NOTE

Secure the tow rope to the same side towing
hook, to keep the tow rope as straight as pos-
sible.

2. Keep the engine running.

If the engine is not running, perform the
following operation to unlock the steer-
ing wheel.
[Except for vehicles equipped with key-
less operation system]
On vehicles with manual transmission,
turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” or
“ON” position.
On vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion, turn the ignition switch to the
“ON” position.
[For vehicles with the keyless operation
system]
On vehicles with manual transmission,
put the operation mode in ACC or ON.
On vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion, put the operation mode in ON.

NOTE

For vehicles equipped with the Auto Stop &
Go (AS&G) system, press the “Auto Stop &
Go (AS&G) OFF” switch to deactivate the
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system before
stopping the vehicle.
Refer to “To deactivate” on page 6-26.

WARNING

When the engine is not running, the brake
booster and power steering pump do not
operate. This means higher brake depres-
sion force and higher steering effort are
required. Therefore, vehicle operation is
very difficult.

CAUTION

Do not leave the ignition switch in the
“LOCK” position or the operation mode in
OFF. The steering wheel will lock, causing
loss of control.

3. Place the gearshift lever in the “N”

(Neutral) position (manual transmission)
or the selector lever in the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position (automatic transmis-
sion).

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

lector to the “2H” position.

5. Turn on the hazard warning lamps if re-

quired by law. (Follow the local driving
laws and regulations.)

6. During towing make sure that close con-

tact is maintained between the drivers of
both vehicles, and that the vehicles trav-
el at low speed.

WARNING

Avoid sudden braking, acceleration and
steering wheel movements; such driving
operation could cause damage to the tow-
ing hook or tow rope.
People in the vicinity could be injured as a
result.

When going down a long slope, the brakes
may overheat, reducing effectiveness.
Have your vehicle transported by a tow
truck.

CAUTION

The person in the vehicle being towed must
pay attention to the brake lamps of the tow-
ing vehicle and make sure the rope never be-
comes slack.

When a vehicle with an automatic transmis-
sion is to be towed by another vehicle with
all the wheels on the ground, make sure that
the towing speed and distance given below
are never exceeded, avoiding damage to the
transmission.

Towing speed: 30 km/h (19 mph)
Towing distance: 80 km (50 miles)

For the towing speed and the towing dis-
tance, follow the local driving laws and reg-
ulations.

Towing

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For emergencies

If your vehicle tows another ve-

hicle (vehicles with rear towing

hook only)

The rear towing hook is located as shown in
the illustration. Secure the tow rope to the
rear towing hook.
Otherwise, the instructions are the same as
for “When being towed by another vehicle”.

NOTE

Using any part other than the designated
towing hook could result in damage to the
vehicle body.

CAUTION

On vehicles with Super Select 4WD II, when
you are going to tow another vehicle, set the
drive mode-selector to “4H” position.
Selecting “2H” drive may increase the dif-
ferential oil temperature, resulting in possi-
ble 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.

NOTE

Do not tow a vehicle heavier than your own
vehicle.

Operation under adverse
driving conditions

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On a flooded road

Avoid flooded roads. In the event driv-
ing flooded roads, doing so may cause
the following serious damage to the ve-
hicle.

• Engine stalling
• Short in electrical components
• Engine damage caused by water im-

mersion

After driving on flooded roads, be sure
to have an inspection at a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point and
take the necessary measures or repair.

Operation under adverse driving conditions

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For emergencies

On a wet road

When driving in rain or on a road with
many puddles a layer of water may form
between the tyres and the road surface.
This reduces a tyre’s frictional resistance
on the road, resulting in loss of steering
stability and braking capability.

To cope with this, observe the following
items:

(a) Drive your vehicle at a slow speed.
(b) Do not drive on worn tyres.
(c) Always maintain the specified tyre
inflation pressures.

On a snow-covered or frozen

road

When driving on a snow-covered or fro-
zen road, it is recommended that you use
snow tyres or snow traction device (tyre
chains).
Refer to the “Snow tyres” and “Snow
traction device (tyre chains)” sections.

Avoid high-speed operation, sudden ac-
celeration, abrupt brake application and
sharp cornering.

Depressing the brake pedal during travel
on snowy or icy roads may cause tyre
slippage and skidding. When traction be-
tween the tyres and the road is reduced
the wheels may skid and the vehicle can-
not readily be brought to a stop by con-
ventional braking techniques. Braking
will differ, depending upon whether you
have anti-lock brake system (ABS). If
you do have ABS, brake by pressing the
brake pedal hard, and keeping it pressed.
If you do not have ABS, pump the brake
pedal with short rapid jabs, each time
fully applying and fully releasing for
greatest effect.

Allow extra distance between your vehi-
cle and the vehicle in front of you, and
avoid sudden braking.

Accumulation of ice on the braking sys-
tem can cause the wheels to lock. Pull
away from a standstill slowly after con-
firming safety around the vehicle.

CAUTION

Do not press the accelerator pedal rapidly. If
the wheels break free of the ice, the vehicle
could suddenly start moving and possibly
cause an accident.

On a bumpy or rutted road

Drive as slow as possible when driving on
bumpy or rutted roads.

CAUTION

The impact on tyres and/or wheels when
driving on a bumpy or rutted road can dam-
age the tyre and/or wheel.

Operation under adverse driving conditions

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For emergencies

Vehicle care precautions

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In order to maintain the value of your vehi-
cle, it is necessary to perform regular mainte-
nance using the proper procedures. Always
maintain your vehicle in compliance with en-
vironmental pollution control regulations.
Carefully select the materials used for wash-
ing, etc., to be sure that they do not contain
corrosives. If in doubt, we recommend you to
consult a specialist for selection of these ma-
terials.

CAUTION

Cleaning products can be dangerous. Always
follow the instructions of the cleaning prod-
uct supplier.

To avoid damage, never use the following to
clean your vehicle:

•

Petrol

•

Paint Thinner

•

Benzine

•

Kerosene

•

Turpentine

•

Naphtha

•

Lacquer Thinner

•

Carbon Tetrachloride

•

Nail Polish Remover

•

Acetone

Cleaning the interior of your
vehicle

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After cleaning the interior of your vehicle
with water, cleaner or similar, wipe and dry
in a shady, well-ventilated area.

NOTE

To clean the inside of the rear window, al-
ways use a soft cloth and wipe the window
glass along the demister heater element so as
not to cause damage.

CAUTION

Do not use organic substances (solvents,
benzine, kerosene, alcohol, petrol, etc.) or
alkaline or acidic solutions.
These chemicals can cause discolouring,
staining or cracking of the surface.
If you use cleaners or polishing agents, make
sure their ingredients do not include the sub-
stances mentioned above.

Plastic, fabric and flocked

parts

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1. Lightly wipe these off with a soft cloth

soaked in a mild soap and water solu-
tion.

2. Dip cloth in fresh water and wring it out

well. Using this cloth, wipe off the deter-
gent thoroughly.

NOTE

Do not use cleaners, conditioners, and pro-
tectants containing silicons or wax.
Such products, when applied to the instru-
ment panels or other parts, may cause reflec-
tions on the windscreen and obscure vision.
Also, if such products get on the switches of
the electrical accessories, it may lead to fail-
ure of these accessories.

Upholstery

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1. To maintain the value of your new vehi-

cle, handle the upholstery carefully and
keep the interior clean.
Use a vacuum cleaner and brush to clean
the seats. If stained, synthetic leather
should be cleaned with an appropriate
cleaner. Cloth fabrics can be cleaned
with either upholstery cleaner or a mild
soap and water solution.

2. Clean the carpeting with a vacuum

cleaner and remove any stains with car-
pet cleaner. Oil and grease can be re-
moved by lightly dabbing with a clean
colourfast cloth and stain remover.

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Vehicle care

Genuine leather*

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1. To clean, lightly wipe the leather with a

soft cloth soaked in a mild soap and wa-
ter solution.

2. Dip cloth in fresh water and wring it out

well. Using this cloth, wipe off the deter-
gent thoroughly.

3. Apply leather protecting agent to the

genuine leather surface.

NOTE

If genuine leather is wet with water or is
washed in water, wipe off water as quickly
as possible with a dry, soft cloth.
If left damp, mildew may grow.

Organic solvents such as benzine, kerosene,
alcohol and petrol, acid or alkaline solvents
may discolour the genuine leather surface.
Be sure to use neutral detergents.

Remove dirty patches or oil substances
quickly as they can stain genuine leather.

The genuine leather surface may harden and
shrink if it is exposed to direct sun for long
hours. When your vehicle is parked, place it
in the shade as much as possible.

When the temperature of the vehicle interior
rises in summer, vinyl products left on the
genuine leather seat may deteriorate and
stick to the seat.

Cleaning the exterior of
your vehicle

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If the following is left on your vehicle, it may
cause corrosion, discolouration and stains,
wash the vehicle as soon as possible.

Seawater, road deicing products.

Soot and dust, iron powder from facto-
ries, chemical substance (acids, alkalis,
coaltar, etc.).

Droppings from birds, carcasses of in-
sects, tree sap, etc.

Washing

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Chemicals contained in the dirt and dust
picked up from the road surface can damage
the paint coat and body of your vehicle if left
in prolonged contact.
Frequent washing and waxing is the best way
to protect your vehicle from this damage.
This will also be effective in protecting it
from environmental elements such as rain,
snow, salt air, etc.
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
Park the vehicle in the shade and spray it
with water to remove dust. Next, using an
ample amount of clean water and a car wash-
ing brush or sponge, wash the vehicle from
top to bottom.

Use a mild car washing soap if necessary.
Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a soft
cloth. After washing the vehicle, carefully
clean the joints and flanges of the doors, bon-
net and other sections where dirt is likely to
remain.

CAUTION

When washing the under side of your vehi-
cle or wheel, be careful not to injure your
hands.

If your vehicle has rain sensor wipers, place
the wiper switch lever in the “OFF” position
to deactivate the rain sensor before washing
the vehicle. Otherwise, the wipers will oper-
ate in the presence of water spray on the
windscreen and may get damaged as a result.

Refrain from excessively using a car wash as
its brushes may scratch the paint surface,
causing it to lose its gloss.
Scratches will be especially visible on darker
coloured vehicles.

Never spray or splash water on the electrical
components in the engine compartment. Do-
ing so could have an adverse effect on the
engine startability.
Exercise caution also when washing the un-
derbody; be careful not to spray water into
the engine compartment.

Some types of hot water washing equipment
apply high pressure and heat to the vehicle.
They may cause heat distortion and damage
to the vehicle resin parts and may result in
flooding of the vehicle interior. Therefore;

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CAUTION

•

Maintain a distance of approx. 70 cm or
more between the vehicle body and the
washing nozzle.

•

When washing around the door glass,
hold the nozzle at a distance of more than
70 cm and at right angles to the glass sur-
face.

After washing the vehicle, drive the vehicle
slowly while lightly depressing the brake
pedal several times in order to dry out the
brakes.
Leaving the brakes wet could result in re-
duced braking performance. Also, there is a
possibility that they could freeze up or be-
come inoperative due to rust, rendering the
vehicle unable to move.

When using an automatic car wash, pay at-
tention to the following items, referring to
the operation manual or consulting a car
wash operator. If the following procedure is
not followed, it could result in damage to
your vehicle.

•

The outside mirrors are retracted.

•

If your vehicle is equipped with the pillar
antenna, it can be retracted.

•

If your vehicle is equipped with the roof
antenna, it can be removed.

•

The wiper arms are secured in place with
tape.

•

If your vehicle has rain sensor wipers,
place the wiper switch lever in the “OFF”
position to deactivate the rain sensor.

During cold weather

Salt and other chemicals spread on the roads
in some areas in winter can have a harmful
effect on the vehicle body. You should there-
fore wash the vehicle as often as possible in
accordance with our care-instructions. It is
recommended to have a preservative applied
and the underfloor protection checked before
and after the cold weather season.
After washing your vehicle, wipe off all wa-
terdrops from the rubber parts around the
doors to prevent the doors from freezing.

Waxing

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Waxing the vehicle will help prevent the ad-
herence of dust and road chemicals to the
paintwork. Apply a wax solution after wash-
ing the vehicle, or at least once every three
months to assist displacing of water.
Do not wax your vehicle in direct sunlight.
You should wax after the surfaces have
cooled.
For information on how to use wax refer to
the instruction manual of the wax.

CAUTION

Waxes containing high abrasive compounds
should not be used.

Polishing

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The vehicle should only be polished if the
paintwork has become stained or lost its lus-
tre. Do not polish parts with a mat coating
and the plastic bumpers. Doing so could
cause stains or damage the finish.

Cleaning plastic parts

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Use a sponge or chamois leather.
If a car wax adheres on a grey or black rough
surface of the bumper, moulding or lamps,
the surface becomes white. In such a case,
wipe it off using lukewarm water and soft
cloth or chamois leather.

CAUTION

Do not use a scrubbing brush or other hard
tools as they may damage the plastic part
surface.

Do not bring the plastic parts into contact
with petrol, light oil, brake fluids, engine
oils, greases, paint thinners and sulphuric
acid (battery electrolyte) which may crack,
stain or discolour the plastic parts.
If they touch the plastic parts, wipe them off
with soft cloth, chamois or the like and an
aqueous solution of neutral detergent then
immediately rinse the affected parts with
water.

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Vehicle care

Chrome parts

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In order to prevent spots and corrosion of
chrome parts, wash with water, dry thorough-
ly, and apply a special protective coating.
This should be done more frequently in win-
ter.

Aluminium wheels*

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1. Remove dirt using a sponge while sprin-

kling water on the wheel.

2. Use neutral detergent on any dirt that

cannot be removed easily with water.
Rinse off the neutral detergent after
washing the wheel.

3. Dry the wheel thoroughly using a cha-

mois leather or a soft cloth.

CAUTION

Do not use a brush or other hard implement
on the wheels.
Doing so could scratch the wheels.

Do not use any cleaner that contains an abra-
sive substance or is acidic or alkaline. Doing
so could cause the coating on the wheels to
peel or become discoloured or stained.

Do not directly apply hot water using a
steam cleaner or by any other means.

Contact with seawater and road deicer can
cause corrosion. Rinse off such substances
as soon as possible.

Window glass

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The window glass can normally be cleaned
using only a sponge and water.
Glass cleaner can be used to remove oil,
grease, dead insects, etc. After washing the
glass, wipe dry with a clean, dry, soft cloth.
Never use a cloth that is used for cleaning a
painted surface to clean a window. Wax from
the painted surface could get on the glass and
lower glass transparency and visibility.

NOTE

To clean the inside of the rear window, al-
ways use a soft cloth and wipe the window
glass along the demister heater element so as
not to cause damage.

Wiper blades

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Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to remove
grease, insect carcasses, etc., from the wiper
blades. Replace the wiper blades when they
no longer wipe properly. (Refer to page
10-15.)

Engine compartment

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Clean the engine compartment at the begin-
ning and end of winter. Pay particular atten-
tion to flanges, crevices and peripheral parts
where dust containing road chemicals and
other corrosive materials might collect.
If salt and other chemicals are used on the
roads in your area, clean the engine compart-
ment at least every three months.
Never spray or splash water on the electrical
components in the engine compartment, as
this may cause damage.
Do not bring the nearby parts, the plastic
parts and so on into contact with sulphuric
acid (battery electrolyte) which may crack,
stain or discolour them.
If they are in contact, wipe off with soft
cloth, chamois or the like and an aqueous sol-
ution of neutral detergent then immediately
rinse the affected parts with plenty of water.

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Vehicle care

Service precautions

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Adequate care of your vehicle at regular in-
tervals serves to preserve the value and ap-
pearance as long as possible.
Maintenance items as described in this own-
er’s manual can be performed by the owner.
We recommend you to have the periodic in-
spection and maintenance performed by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point or another specialist.
In the event a malfunction or a problem is
discovered, we recommend you to have it
checked and repaired. This section contains
information on inspection maintenance pro-
cedures that you can do yourself. Follow the
instructions and cautions for each of the vari-
ous procedures.

WARNING

When checking or servicing the inside of
the engine compartment, make sure the
engine is switched off and has had a
chance to cool down.

If it is necessary to do work in the engine
compartment with the engine running, be
especially careful that your clothing, hair,
etc., does not become caught by the cool-
ing fan, drive belts, or other moving parts.

After performing the maintenance, make
sure that no tools or cloths are left behind
in the engine compartment. If they are left
behind, a fire or damage to the vehicle
may occur.

WARNING

The cooling fan can turn on automatically
even if the engine is not running. Turn the
ignition switch to “LOCK” position or put
the operation mode in OFF to be safe
while you work in the engine compart-
ment.

Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open
flames around fuel or battery. The fumes
are flammable.

Be extremely cautious when working
around the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulphuric acid.

Do not get under your vehicle with just
the body jack supporting it. Always use
automotive jack stands.

Improper handling of components and
materials used in the vehicle can endanger
your personal safety. We recommend you
to consult a specialist for necessary infor-
mation.

Service precautions

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Maintenance

RHD

LHD

1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Brake fluid reservoir
3. Clutch fluid reservoir*
4. Engine oil cap
5. Engine oil level gauge
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Washer fluid reservoir
8. Battery

Catalytic converter

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The exhaust gas scavenging devices used
with the catalytic converter are extremely ef-
ficient for the reduction of noxious gases.
The catalytic converter is installed in the ex-
haust system.

It is important to keep the engine properly
tuned to ensure proper catalyst operation and
prevent possible catalyst damage.

WARNING

As with any vehicle, do not park or oper-
ate this vehicle in areas where combusti-
ble materials such as dry grass or leaves
can come in contact with a hot exhaust
since a fire could occur.

NOTE

Use fuel of the type recommended in “Fuel
selection” on page 2-02.

Catalytic converter

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Maintenance

Bonnet

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To open

1. Pull the release lever towards you to un-

lock the bonnet.

2. Raise the bonnet while pressing the safe-

ty lock.

NOTE

Only open the bonnet when the wipers are in
the parked position. Failure to do so may
cause damage to the bonnet, wiper arms or
front windscreen.

3. Support the bonnet by inserting the sup-

port bar in its slot.

CAUTION

Note that the support bar may disengage the
bonnet if the open bonnet is lifted by a
strong wind.

After inserting the support bar into the slot,
make sure the bar supports the bonnet se-
curely from falling down on to your head or
body.

To close

1. Unlatch the support bar and clip it in its

holder.

2. Slowly lower the bonnet to a position

about 20 cm above the closed position,
then let it drop.

3. Make sure the bonnet is securely locked

by softly lifting the centre of the bonnet.

Bonnet

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Maintenance

CAUTION

Be careful that hands or fingers are not trap-
ped when closing the bonnet.

Before driving, make sure that the bonnet is
securely locked. An incompletely locked
bonnet can suddenly open while driving.
This can be extremely dangerous.

NOTE

If this does not close the bonnet, release it
from a slightly higher position.

Do not press down firmly on the bonnet as
doing so could damage it.

Engine oil

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To check and refill engine oil

A:Minimum level
B:Maximum level

C:Oil replacement indication mark

The engine oil used has a significant effect
on the engine’s performance, service life and
startability. Be sure to use oil of the recom-
mended quality and appropriate viscosity.
All engines consume a certain amount of oil
during normal operation. Therefore, it is im-
portant to check the oil level at regular inter-
vals or before starting a long trip.

1. Park the car on a horizontal surface.
2. Switch off the engine.
3. Wait a few minutes.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a

clean cloth.

5. Reinsert the dipstick as far as it goes.
6. Remove the dipstick and read the oil lev-

el, which should always be within the
range indicated.

7. If the oil level is below the specified

limit, remove the cap located on the cyl-
inder head cover and add enough oil to
raise the level to within the specified
range. Do not overfill to avoid engine
damage. Be sure to use the specified en-
gine oil and do not mix various types of
oil.

8. After adding oil, close the cap securely.
9. Confirm the oil level by repeating step 4

to 6.

NOTE

Check or refill the oil according to the fol-
lowing manner.

•

When the oil level is checked in step 6
above, check it on a low side of the dip-
stick because it is different in appearance
of oil level in the two sides of the dip-
stick.

•

On vehicles without diesel particulate fil-
ter (DPF), the oil level should be within
the range (A) to (B) on the dipstick.

•

On vehicles with DPF, the oil level should
be within the range (A) to (C) (oil re-
placement indication mark) on the dip-
stick.
If the oil level is beyond the oil replace-
ment indication mark (C), replace the oil
as soon as possible.
Then, the oil should be refilled to the
maximum level (B).

Engine oil

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NOTE

•

On vehicles with DPF, the engine oil will
increase due to a little fuel getting mixed
in the engine oil when the DPF regener-
ates to burn away the PM (particulate
matter). However, it does not indicate a
malfunction.

•

The engine oil level will be increased due
to an amount of the fuel being mixed in
the engine oil when the DPF regenerates
to burn away the PM (particulate matter).
It does not indicate a malfunction.
In the following conditions, the engine oil
level may increase easily. We recommend
you to have it checked frequently.

•

frequent driving at uphill and down-
hill

•

frequent driving at high altitudes

•

frequent and extended idling

•

frequent driving through a traffic
jam

The engine oil will deteriorate rapidly if the
vehicle is subjected to severe conditions, re-
quiring earlier oil replacement. Please refer
to the maintenance schedule.

For handling of used engine oils, refer to
page 2-06.

Selection of engine oil

Select engine oil of the proper SAE vis-
cosity number according to the atmos-
pheric temperature.

Use engine oil conforming to the follow-
ing classification:

• ACEA classification:

“For service C1, C2, C3 or C4”

• JASO classification:

“For service DL-1”

If those classifications are not available, con-
tact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.

NOTE

Use of additives is not recommended since
they may reduce the effectiveness of addi-
tives already included in the engine oil. It
may result in failure of the mechanical as-
sembly.

Engine coolant

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To check the coolant level

A transparent coolant reserve tank (A) is lo-
cated in the engine compartment.

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Maintenance

The coolant level in this tank should be kept
between the “L” (LOW) and “F” (FULL)
marks when measured while the engine is
cold.

To add coolant

The cooling system is a closed system and
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.

If the level should drop below the “L”
(LOW) level on the reserve tank, open the lid
and add coolant.
Also, if the reserve tank is completely empty,
remove the radiator cap (B) and add coolant
until the level reaches the filler neck.

WARNING

Do not open the radiator cap (B) while the
engine is hot. The coolant system is under
pressure and any hot coolant escaping
could cause severe burns.

Anti-freeze

The engine coolant contains an ethylene gly-
col anti-corrosion agent. Some parts of the
engine are cast aluminium alloy, and periodic
changing of the engine coolant is necessary
to prevent corrosion of these parts.

Use “MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE
SUPER LONG LIFE COOLANT PREMI-
UM” or equivalent*.
*: similar high quality ethylene glycol based
non-silicate, non-amine, nonnitrate and non-
borate coolant with long life hybrid organic
acid technology

MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE Coolant
has excellent protection against corrosion and
rust formation of all metals including alumi-
nium and can avoid blockages in the radiator,
heater, cylinder head, engine block, etc.
Because of the necessity of this anti-corro-
sion agent, the coolant must not be replaced
with plain water even in summer. The re-
quired concentration of anti-freeze differs de-
pending on the expected ambient tempera-
ture.
Above -35 °C: 50 % concentration of anti-
freeze
Below -35 °C: 60 % concentration of anti-
freeze

CAUTION

Do not use alcohol or methanol anti-freeze
or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol
or methanol anti-freeze. The use of an im-
proper anti-freeze can cause corrosion of the
aluminium components.

Do not use water to adjust the concentration
of coolant.

Concentrations exceeding 60 % will result in
a reduction of both the anti-freeze and cool-
ing performance thus adversely affecting the
engine.

Do not top up with water only.

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Maintenance

During cold weather

If the temperatures in your area drop below
freezing, there is the danger that the coolant
in the engine or radiator could freeze and
cause severe damage to the engine and/or ra-
diator. Add a sufficient amount of anti-freeze
to the coolant to prevent it from freezing.
The concentration should be checked before
the start of cold weather and anti-freeze add-
ed to the system if necessary.

Washer fluid

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Open the washer fluid reservoir cap and
check the level of washer fluid with the dip-
stick.
If the level is low, replenish the container
with washer fluid.

EMPTY

NOTE

The washer fluid container serves the wind-
screen and headlamps (if so equipped).

During cold weather

To ensure proper operation of the washers at
low temperatures, use a fluid containing an
anti-freezing agent.

Brake fluid

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To check the fluid level

Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir.
The brake fluid level must be between the
“MAX” and “MIN” marks on the reservoir.

The brake fluid level is monitored by a float.
When the brake fluid level falls below the
“MIN” mark, the brake fluid warning lamp
lights up.
The fluid level falls slightly with wear of the
brake pads, but this does not indicate any ab-
normality.
If the brake fluid level falls markedly in a
short length of time, it indicates leaks from
the brake system.
If this occurs, we recommend you to have the
vehicle checked.

Fluid type

Use brake fluid conforming to DOT3 or
DOT4. The brake fluid is hygroscopic. Too
much moisture in the brake fluid will ad-
versely affect the brake system, reducing the
brake performance.
In addition, the brake fluid reservoir is equip-
ped with a special cap to prevent the entrance
of air, and this cap should not be removed.

WARNING

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.

Washer fluid

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CAUTION

Use only the specified brake fluid.
Do not mix or add different brands of brake
fluid to prevent chemical reactions.
Do not let any petroleum-based fluid touch,
mix with, or get into the brake fluid.
This will damage the seals.

Keep the reservoir tank cap closed to pre-
vent the brake fluid from deteriorating ex-
cept maintenance.

Clean the filler cap before removing and
close the cap securely after maintenance.

Clutch fluid*

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To check the fluid level

The clutch fluid in the master cylinder should
be checked when performing other under-
hood service. In addition, the system should
be checked for leakage at the same time.

Check to make certain that the clutch fluid
level is always between the “MAX” and
“MIN” level markings on the fluid reservoir.

A rapid fluid loss indicates a leak in the
clutch system which should be inspected by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point or another specialist and repaired im-
mediately.

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.
DO NOT ALLOW PETROLEUM- BASED
FLUID TO CONTACT, MIX WITH, OR
OTHERWISE

CONTAMINATE

THE

BRAKE FLUID. SEAL DAMAGE WILL
RESULT.

WARNING

Power steering fluid

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To check the fluid level

Check the fluid level in the reservoir while
the engine is idling.
Check to make certain that the power steering
fluid level is always between the “MAX” and
“MIN” level markings on the fluid reservoir
and top up the fluid, if necessary.

Clutch fluid*

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Fluid type

Use “MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE
PSF (Power Steering Fluid)”.

Battery

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The condition of the battery is very important
for quick starting of the engine and proper
functioning of the vehicle’s electrical system.
Regular inspection and care are especially
important in cold weather.

Checking battery electrolyte

level

The electrolyte level must be between the
specified limit on the outside of the battery.
Replenish with distilled water as necessary.

The inside of the battery is divided into sev-
eral compartments; remove the cap from each
compartment and fill to the upper mark. Do
not top up beyond the upper mark because
spillage during driving could cause damage.
Check the electrolyte level at least once every
4 weeks, depending on the operating condi-
tions.
If the battery is not used, it will discharge by
itself with time.
Check it once every 4 weeks and charge with
low current as necessary.

During cold weather

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.
This does not only ensure reliable starting,
but a battery which is kept fully charged also
has a longer life.

Disconnection and connection

To disconnect the battery cable, stop the en-
gine, first disconnect the negative (-) terminal
and then the positive (+) terminal. When con-
necting the battery, first connect the positive
(+) terminal and then the negative (-) termi-
nal.

NOTE

Open the terminal cover (A) before discon-
necting or connecting the positive (+) termi-
nal of the battery.

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