Mitsubishi L200 (2020 year). Manual in english — page 12

Reversing sensor system*

Vehicle to obstacle

Warning display/

CAUTION

Vehicles without a towing bar

distance

sound cycle

The distances given are to be used for refer-

While the operation of the system is stopped

Within approximate-

ence only, as errors may be caused by vari-

at the “SONAR” switch, press the “SONAR”

Continuous

ly 30 cm

ous factors, such as temperature, humidity,

switch approximately 3 seconds or more, and

or the shape of the obstacles.

release it. The buzzer sounds once to indicate

Back sensor

(vehicles without a towing

that the detection area has been changed.

bar)

NOTE

Vehicle to obstacle

Warning display/

NOTE

When the sensors are detecting different ob-

distance

sound cycle

stacles at the same time, the information

The mode of the detection area can be

Approximately 125

screen in the multi information display indi-

switched only when the gearshift lever is in

Intermittent

cates the directions of the obstacles each

to 80 cm

the “R” (REVERSE) position.

sensors are detecting. However, closer obsta-

The detection area will not change if you

Approximately 80 to

cles are given priority over other detected

keep the “SONAR” switch pressed for 10

Fast intermittent

40 cm

obstacles and the warning buzzer sounds to

seconds or more.

inform you of closer obstacles.

After pressing the “SONAR” switch, revers-

Within approximate-

Continuous

The volume of the warning buzzer can be

ing sensor system operation differs accord-

ly 40 cm

adjusted.

ing to the detection area setting.

For details, consult a MITSUBISHI

• Setting when towing bar is not equipped

Back sensor (vehicles with a towing bar)

MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

When the gearshift lever is moved to the

Vehicle to obstacle

Warning display/

“R” (REVERSE) position, the reversing

sensor system will operate even if corner

distance

sound cycle

Changing the detection areas

sensor operation was stopped by pressing

Approximately 125

The detection areas can be changed as fol-

the “SONAR” switch.

Intermittent

to 100 cm

lows:

Approximately 100

Fast intermittent

Vehicles with a towing bar

to 60 cm

While the operation of the system is stopped

Within approximate-

at the “SONAR” switch, press the “SONAR”

Continuous

ly 60 cm

switch approximately 3 seconds or more, and

release it. The buzzer sounds twice to indi-

cate that the detection area has been changed.

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Starting and driving

Sensor system*

Even after the buzzer and display have stop-

NOTE

CAUTION

ped their warning, the indication lamp (A) on

• Setting when towing bar is equipped

z The sensor system assists you in determining

“SONAR” switch will continue blinking until

When reversing sensor system operation

the approximate distance between the vehi-

the system reverts to the normal state. Have

was stopped by pressing the “SONAR”

cle and any objects. It has limitations in

the vehicle inspected at a MITSUBISHI

switch, the reversing sensor system will

terms of detectable areas and objects, and

not operate until the engine has been stop-

MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

may not properly detect some objects.

ped even if the gearshift lever is moved to

Therefore, do not place excessive confidence

the “R” (REVERSE) position.

in the sensor system, and operate the vehicle

To resume reversing sensor system opera-

as carefully as you would a vehicle without

tion, press the “SONAR” switch or stop

this system.

and restart the engine, and then move the

z Make sure to check the surroundings with

gearshift lever to the “R” (REVERSE) po-

your own eyes to ensure safety. Do not oper-

sition.

ate the vehicle by relying on the sensor sys-

tem alone.

Reversing sensor system warn-

Obstacle detection areas

ing display

The detection areas of the corner and back

In case there is a malfunction in the reversing

sensors are limited to those shown in the il-

sensor system, the display for the malfunc-

lustration. Moreover, the sensors are unable

tioning sensor will blink and the warning

Sensor system*

to detect low or thin objects or objects near

buzzer will sound for approximately 5 sec-

the front or rear bumper. Thus, make sure to

onds.

When parking in a garage or during parallel

check the surroundings as you operate the ve-

parking, these sensors alert the driver to any

hicle in a safe manner.

Example: Rear corner sensor (left) malfunctioning

objects near the vehicle and their distance,

through a buzzer and the sensor display on

the information screen in the multi informa-

tion display.

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Sensor system*

Front, corner and back sensor

Vehicles without a towing bar

Vehicles with a towing bar

locations

The detection areas are within approximately

There are 8 sensors (A) in the front and rear

60 cm (A) from the front and corner sensors

bumper.

and 125 cm (B) from the back sensors.

and 125 cm (B) from the back sensors. The

non-detection areas (C) are within approxi-

mately 20 cm (D) from the bumper.

Detection areas

Depending on whether the vehicle is equip-

ped with a towing bar, you can change the

NOTE

sensor system between the standard mode

z The sensors do not detect objects located in

and the towing bar mode. The towing bar

the area directly below or near the bumper.

mode changes the system to exclude the area

If the height of an object is lower than the

in which the towing bar is mounted from the

mounted position of the sensors, the sensors

detection areas.

may not continue detecting it even if they

detected it initially.

For information on how to change the detec-

tion areas, please refer to “Changing the de-

tection areas” on page 6-122.

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Starting and driving

Sensor system*

CAUTION

To operate

The sensor system may not operate properly

To operate the system, the ignition switch is

• Objects with a smooth surface, such as

under the following conditions:

glass.

in the “ON” position or the operation mode is

• The sensors or surroundings have been

• Objects that are low, such as kerbstones.

put in ON. When the sensor system is operat-

wiped by hand.

If the bumper has been exposed to an im-

ed, the sensor system operation indication

• The stickers or accessories have been at-

pact, the sensors may fail and prevent the

lamp (A) will turn on. To stop the operation,

tached to the sensors or surroundings.

system from functioning properly. Have the

press the “SONAR” switch; the sensor sys-

• The sensors or surroundings are covered

vehicle inspected at a MITSUBISHI

tem operation indication lamp (A) is turned

with ice, snow, or mud.

MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

off.

• When there is an extreme change in the

outside temperature.

• The sensors are frozen.

NOTE

• The system receives ultrasonic noise from

The buzzer may sound lower than the nor-

other sources (the horns of other vehicles,

mal warning sound when the sensor system

motorcycle engines, brakes, radios, pour-

is receiving ultrasonic noise from other sour-

ing rain, splashing water, snow traction

ces, but this is not a malfunction. The buzzer

device (tyre chains), etc.).

will stop sounding and the system will return

• The sensors are extremely hot or cold

to normal operation after the noise is no lon-

(while the vehicle is parked for a long pe-

ger received.

riod of time under a blazing sun or in cold

weather).

• The vehicle tilts significantly.

• The vehicle is driven on a rough road

(with a bumpy, gravel, hilly, or grassy sur-

face).

• The vehicle is too close to an obstacle.

• Immediately after engine starting.

The sensor system may not properly detect

the following:

• Objects that are thin, such as wire nets or

ropes.

• Objects that absorb sound waves, such as

snow.

• Objects that are shaped with a sharp an-

gle.

Starting and driving

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Sensor system*

Warning for obstacles

Vehicle to obstacle

Warning display/

CAUTION

distance

sound cycle

If there is an obstacle in the vicinity of the

The distances given are to be used for refer-

vehicle, a warning will be issued with the in-

Within approximate-

ence only, as errors may be caused by vari-

Continuous

formation screen in the multi information dis-

ly 30 cm

ous factors, such as temperature, humidity,

play and a warning buzzer.

or the shape of the obstacles.

Back sensor

(vehicles without a towing

bar)

NOTE

Vehicle to obstacle

Warning display/

When the sensors are detecting different ob-

distance

sound cycle

stacles at the same time, the information

Approximately 125

screen in the multi information display indi-

Intermittent

cates the directions of the obstacles each

to 80 cm

sensors are detecting. However, closer obsta-

Approximately 80 to

cles are given priority over other detected

Fast intermittent

40 cm

obstacles and the warning buzzer sounds to

inform you of closer obstacles.

Within approximate-

Continuous

The volume of the warning buzzer can be

ly 40 cm

adjusted.

For

details,

consult

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-

Back sensor (vehicles with a towing bar)

1. Corner sensors

ice Point.

2. Front sensors

Vehicle to obstacle

Warning display/

3. Back sensors

distance

sound cycle

Changing the detection areas

Approximately 125

The detection areas can be changed as fol-

Front and corner sensor

Intermittent

to 100 cm

lows:

Vehicle to obstacle

Warning display/

Approximately 100

distance

sound cycle

Fast intermittent

Vehicles with a towing bar

to 60 cm

Approximately 60 to

While the operation of the system is stopped

Intermittent

Within approximate-

40 cm

Continuous

at the “SONAR” switch, press the “SONAR”

ly 60 cm

switch approximately 3 seconds or more, and

Approximately 40 to

Fast intermittent

release it. The buzzer sounds twice to indi-

30 cm

cate that the detection area has been changed.

6-122

Starting and driving

Rear-view camera*

Vehicles without a towing bar

Even after the buzzer and display have stop-

NOTE

ped their warning, the indication lamp (A) on

While the operation of the system is stopped

• Setting when towing bar is equipped

“SONAR” switch will continue blinking until

at the “SONAR” switch, press the “SONAR”

When the sensor system operation was

the system reverts to the normal state. Have

switch approximately 3 seconds or more, and

stopped by pressing the

“SONAR”

the vehicle inspected a MITSUBISHI

release it. The buzzer sounds once to indicate

switch, the sensor system will not operate

until the engine has been stopped even if

MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

that the detection area has been changed.

the selector lever is moved to the

“R”

(REVERSE) position.

NOTE

To resume sensor system operation, press

the “SONAR” switch or stop and restart

z The mode of the detection area can be

the engine, and then move the selector

switched only when the selector lever is in

lever to the “R” (REVERSE) position.

the “R” (Reverse) position.

z The detection area will not change if you

keep the “SONAR” switch pressed for 10

Warning display

seconds or more.

In case there is a malfunction in the sensor

z After pressing the “SONAR” switch, sensor

system operation differs according to the de-

system, the display for the malfunctioning

tection area setting.

sensor will blink and the warning buzzer will

• Setting when towing bar is not equipped

sound for approximately 5 seconds.

When the selector lever is moved to the

“R” (REVERSE) position, the sensor sys-

Rear-view camera*

tem will operate even if corner sensor op-

Example: Rear corner sensor (left) malfunctioning

eration was stopped by pressing the “SO-

The rear-view camera is a system that shows

NAR” switch.

the view behind the vehicle on a screen of the

MITSUBISHI Multi Communication System

(MMCS), the Smartphone Link Display Au-

dio or the DISPLAY AUDIO.

Starting and driving

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Rear-view camera*

Location of rear-view camera

WARNING

The rear-view camera (A) is integrated into

z The rear-view camera is an assistance sys-

tem that enables the driver to check for

the part near the rear gate handle.

obstacles behind the vehicle. Its range of

view is limited, so you should not overly

depend on it. Please drive just as carefully

as you would if the vehicle did not have

the rear-view camera.

z Be sure to visually confirm safety around

the vehicle with your own eyes. Do not de-

pend entirely on the rear-view camera.

How to use the rear-view cam-

Range of view of rear-view

era

camera

When you place the gearshift lever or the se-

The range of view of the rear-view camera is

lector lever in the “R” position with the igni-

limited to the area shown in the illustrations.

Range of view of rear-view cam-

tion switch in the “ON” position or the opera-

It cannot show both sides and the lower part

era

tion mode in ON, the view behind the vehicle

of the rear bumper, etc.

will automatically appear on the screen of the

When reversing, be sure to visually confirm

MITSUBISHI Multi Communication System

safety around the vehicle.

(MMCS), the Smartphone Link Display Au-

dio or the DISPLAY AUDIO. When you

move the gearshift lever or the selector lever

to any other position, the screen will return to

its original indication.

CAUTION

z The rear-view camera has a special lens that

can make objects shown on the screen ap-

pear to be closer or further away than they

actually are.

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Starting and driving

Rear-view camera*

Short transverse lines (1 to 3) indicate

NOTE

distance from the rear bumper.

Because the rear-view camera has a special

• Do not subject the camera to a physical

lens, the lines on the ground between park-

shook such as striking it strongly or

ing spaces may not look parallel on the

throwing a thing at it.

screen.

• Do not adhere organic substances, waxes,

In the following situations, the screen indi-

oil remover, and glass cleaner to the cam-

cation may be difficult to see. There is no

era.

abnormality.

If adhered to them, immediately wipe off.

• Low light (nighttime).

• Do not splash the camera with boiling wa-

• When the light of the sun or the light from

ter.

Check surroundings for safety.

a vehicle’s headlamps shines directly into

• Never spray or splash water on the cam-

the lens.

era or around it.

• If a fluorescent light shines directly into

• Do not disconnect, disassemble or modify

the lens, the screen indication may be

the camera.

flicker.

• Do not scratch the camera, as this may

1- Approximately at the rear edge of the

There is no abnormality.

cause damage to the rear-view camera im-

If the camera is hot and is then cooled by

ages.

rear bumper (if so equipped)

2- Approximately 100 cm

rain or a car wash, the lens can mist up. This

phenomenon does not indicate a malfunc-

3- Approximately 200 cm

Reference lines on the screen

tion.

If the atmospheric temperature is extremely

Reference lines and upper surface of the rear

CAUTION

hot or extremely cold, the rear-view camera

bumper (A) are displayed on the screen.

images may not be clear.

Due to the number of people in the vehicle,

z Red line

(B) indicates approximately

There is no abnormality.

the fuel quantity, the weight and positioning

If a radio set is installed near the camera, the

50 cm behind the rear bumper.

of luggage, and/or the condition of the road

rear-view camera images may cause electri-

z Two Green lines (C) indicate approxi-

surface, the lines in the view from the rear-

cal system interference and the system may

mately

20 cm outside of the vehicle

view camera may not be accurately posi-

stop functioning properly.

body.

tioned relative to the actual road.

It is not possible to fully see obstacles when

Use the reference lines only as a guideline,

the lens is dirty. If the lens becomes conta-

and always do a safety check of your behind

minated by water droplets, snow, mud or oil,

and surroundings directly while driving.

wipe off the contamination, taking care not

to scratch the lens.

Please observe the following cautions. Ig-

noring them could lead to a camera malfunc-

tion.

Starting and driving

6-125

Rear-view camera*

Errors between the display and

z When there is an upward slope behind

Therefore when there is an obstacle on the

the actual road surface

the vehicle

downward slope, it appears closer than its ac-

tual position.

The reference lines for distance and vehicle

The reference lines are displayed closer than

width are based on a level, flat road surface.

the actual distance.

In the following cases, errors are produced

Therefore when there is an obstacle on the

between the display reference lines and the

upward slope, it appears farther than its ac-

distance on the actual road surface.

tual position.

z When the rear of the vehicle is weigh-

ed down with the weight of passengers

and luggage in the vehicle

The reference lines are displayed closer than

the actual distance.

Therefore when there is an obstacle on the

upward slope, it appears farther than its ac-

A- Actual objects

tual position.

B- Objects shown on the screen

z When solid objects are located close to

the vehicle

A- Actual objects

B- Objects shown on the screen

When solid objects are located close to the

vehicle, the displayed distance on the screen

z When there is a downward slope be-

may differ from the actual distance.

hind the vehicle

Because the reference lines do not contact the

body of the truck, it looks as if it would not

The reference lines are displayed farther than

hit the vehicle in following illustration.

the actual distance.

A- Actual objects

B- Objects shown on the screen

6-126

Starting and driving

Multi Around Monitor*

However, the vehicle may hit the truck be-

The reference lines for distance and vehicle

Multi Around Monitor*

cause the body of the truck strays onto the

width are intended to indicate the distance to

course in reality.

a flat object such as a level, flat road surface.

The Multi Around Monitor is a system that

This may make the distance to a projecting

shows the view combined with four cameras,

object shown on the screen differ from the

i.e., “Front-view camera”, “Side-view cam-

actual distance to the projecting object. Do

eras (right and left)” and “Rear-view camera”

not use them as a guide for distances to solid

on a screen of the MITSUBISHI Multi Com-

objects.

munication System

(MMCS), the Smart-

Example: On the screen the point B appears

phone Link Display Audio or the DISPLAY

the nearest, then the point C and A in order of

AUDIO. It assists drivers to park their vehi-

distance. The points A and B actually are the

cles in parking spaces and to parallel park

Check surroundings for safety.

same distances from the vehicle, and the

their vehicles.

point C is farther off than the points A and B.

CAUTION

z The Multi Around Monitor is an assistance

system that enables the driver to check the

safety around the vehicle.

z Be sure to visually confirm safety around the

vehicle with your own eyes. Especially, the

four corners of the vehicle become blind

spots where an object is not displayed on the

Multi Around Monitor. Do not depend en-

Check surroundings for safety.

tirely on the Multi Around Monitor.

z Do not use the Multi Around Monitor with

the door mirrors retracted in and/or with the

doors and/or the rear gate open. It will pre-

vent the Multi Around Monitor from dis-

When approaching to solid objects

playing the appropriate range.

Starting and driving

6-127

Multi Around Monitor*

Location of each cameras

WARNING

Range of view of the Multi

Around Monitor

The cameras are integrated into the location

z Do not install anything which will disturb

the operation of the cameras around the

The range of view of the Multi Around Mon-

as shown below.

location of them.

itor cameras is limited to the area shown in

the illustrations. It cannot show around the

both sides and the lower part of the front and

rear bumpers, etc. While driving, be sure to

visually confirm safety around the vehicle.

A- Rear-view camera

B- Front-view camera

C- Side-view camera

6-128

Starting and driving

Multi Around Monitor*

Range of view of the Multi

Around Monitor cameras

A: Front-view camera

B: Side-view camera (Right)

C: Side-view camera (Left)

D: Rear-view camera

Types of views of the Multi

Around Monitor

Two different types of views are displayed on

the left side and the right side respectively.

Starting and driving

6-129

Multi Around Monitor*

Bird’s eye-view/Rear-view mode

Bird’s

eye-view/Front-view

CAUTION

mode

Views of the surroundings of the vehicle and

The cameras have special lenses that can

behind the vehicle are displayed.

Views of the surroundings of the vehicle and

make objects shown on the screen appear to

the front of the vehicle are displayed.

be closer or further away than they actually

are.

NOTE

Because the cameras has a special lens, the

lines on the ground between parking spaces

may not look parallel on the screen.

In the following situations, the screen indi-

cation may be difficult to see. There is no

Check surroundings for safety.

abnormality.

Check surroundings for safety.

• Low light (nighttime)

• When the light of the sun or the light from

a vehicle’s headlamps shines directly into

Side-view/Rear-view mode

the lens.

Side-view/Front-view mode

Views of the passenger’s side of the vehicle

• If a fluorescent light shines directly into

the lens, the screen indication may be

and behind the vehicle are displayed.

Views of the passenger’s side of the vehicle

flicker. There is no abnormality.

and the front of the vehicle are displayed.

If the camera is hot and is then cooled by

rain or a car wash, the lens can mist up. This

phenomenon does not indicate a malfunc-

tion.

If the atmospheric temperature is extremely

hot or extremely cold, the camera images

may not be clear.

There is no abnormality.

If a radio set is installed near the camera, the

Check surroundings for safety.

camera images may cause electrical system

interference and the system may stop func-

Check surroundings for safety.

tioning properly.

6-130

Starting and driving

Multi Around Monitor*

Operation with the gearshift

NOTE

lever or the selector lever

It is not possible to fully see obstacles when

z If there is no operation for 3 minutes after

the lens is dirty. If the lens becomes conta-

When you place the gearshift lever or the se-

the Multi Around Monitor is displayed by

minated by water droplets, snow, mud or oil,

lector lever in the “R” (REVERSE) position,

pressing the switch with the gearshift lever

wipe off the contamination, taking care not

the bird’s-eye view/rear view is displayed on

or the selector lever in a position other than

to scratch the lens.

“R” (REVERSE), the display disappears.

the screen of the MITSUBISHI Multi Com-

Please observe the following cautions. Ig-

munication System

(MMCS), the Smart-

noring them could lead to a camera malfunc-

Switching of the screen

phone Link Display Audio or the DISPLAY

tion.

• Do not subject the camera to a physical

AUDIO. When you move the gearshift lever

Each time the switch is pressed, the mode of

shook such as striking it strongly or

or the selector lever to any other position, the

Multi Around Monitor switches as follows.

throwing a thing at it.

display disappears.

Bird’s eye-view/Front-view mode

Side-

• Do not adhere organic substances, waxes,

view/ Front-view mode

Multi Around

oil remover, and glass cleaner to the cam-

NOTE

Monitor is turned OFF.

era.

If adhered to them, immediately wipe off.

z The passenger’s side screen can be switched

• Do not splash the camera with boiling wa-

to the side view by pressing the switch.

NOTE

ter.

• Never spray or splash water on the cam-

z When you place the gearshift lever or the se-

era or around it.

Operation with the switch

lector lever in the “R” (REVERSE) position

• Do not disconnect, disassemble or modify

with the front view displayed on the driver’s

When the switch (A) is pressed, the bird’s

the camera.

side screen, the driver’s side screen switches

eye view/front view is displayed.

• Do not scratch the camera, as this may

to the Rear-view mode. When you move the

cause damage to the camera images.

gearshift lever or the selector lever to any

other position, the driver’s side screen

switches to the Front-view mode.

How to use the Multi Around

z When the switch is pressed at the vehicle

Monitor

speed of approximately 10 km/h (6 mph) or

higher, only the side view can be displayed

The Multi Around Monitor can only be used

on the passenger’s side screen.

when the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi-

z The front view will not be displayed when

tion or the operation mode is ON.

the vehicle speed exceeds approximately

10 km/h (6 mph).

z The display of the view may be delayed dur-

ing switching of the screen.

Starting and driving

6-131

Multi Around Monitor*

How to read the screen

Rear-view mode

In any mode other than the Bird’s eye-view

Reference lines for the distance and the vehi-

mode, the lines in the screen give the follow-

cle width and upper surface of the rear bump-

ing information. Use them only as a guide.

er (A) are displayed on the screen.

The Red line (B) indicates approximate-

ly 50 cm behind the rear edge of the rear

CAUTION

bumper.

z When you accidentally hit the camera and its

The Two Green lines (C) indicate the ap-

Check surroundings for safety.

circumference against something, the view

proximately vehicle width.

and the lines in the screen may not be dis-

The Orange line (D) indicates an expec-

played correctly. Be sure to have it inspected

ted course when the vehicle is reserved

by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized

1- Approximately

100 cm from the

with the steering wheel turned. It disap-

Service Point.

front edge of the front bumper

pears when the steering wheel is in the

neutral position.

Front-view mode

The approximate distance from the vehi-

NOTE

Reference lines for the distance and the vehi-

cle body is as follows:

cle width and upper surface of the front

When the expected course lines are dis-

bumper (A) are displayed on the screen.

played in the front view, the expected course

lines are also displayed in the bird’s-eye

z The Red line (B) indicates approximate-

view (Front: solid line, Rear: broken line).

ly 50 cm from the front edge of the front

bumper.

z The Two Green lines (C) indicate the ap-

proximate vehicle width.

z The Orange line (D) indicates an expec-

ted course when the vehicle moves for-

Check surroundings for safety.

ward with the steering wheel turned. It

disappears when the steering wheel is in

the neutral position.

z The approximate distance from the vehi-

1- Approximately

100 cm from the rear

cle body is as follows:

edge of the rear bumper

2- Approximately

200 cm from the rear

edge of the rear bumper

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Starting and driving

Multi Around Monitor*

In the following cases, errors are produced

Therefore when there is an obstacle on the

CAUTION

between the display reference lines and the

upward slope, it appears farther than its ac-

Due to the number of people in the vehicle,

distance on the actual road surface.

tual position.

the fuel quantity, the weight and positioning

of luggage, and/or the condition of the road

When the rear of the vehicle is weighed

surface, the lines in the view from the rear-

down with the weight of passengers and

view camera may not be accurately posi-

luggage in the vehicle

tioned relative to the actual road.

Use the reference lines only as a guideline,

The reference lines are displayed closer than

and always do a safety check of your behind

the actual distance.

and surroundings directly while driving.

Therefore when there is an obstacle on the

upward slope, it appears farther than its ac-

tual position.

NOTE

When the expected course lines are dis-

played in the rear view, the expected course

lines are also displayed in the bird’s-eye

view (Front: broken line, Rear: solid line).

A- Actual objects

B- Objects shown on the screen

When there is a downward slope behind

the vehicle

The reference lines are displayed farther than

the actual distance.

A- Actual objects

B- Objects shown on the screen

Errors between the display and

When there is an upward slope behind the

the actual road surface

vehicle

The reference lines for distance and vehicle

The reference lines are displayed closer than

width are based on a level, flat road surface.

the actual distance.

Starting and driving

6-133

Multi Around Monitor*

Therefore when there is an obstacle on the

However, the vehicle may hit the truck be-

When approaching to solid objects

downward slope, it appears closer than its ac-

cause the body of the truck strays onto the

The reference lines for distance and vehicle

tual position.

course in reality.

width are intended to indicate the distance to

a flat object such as a level, flat road surface.

This may make the distance to a projecting

object shown on the screen differ from the

actual distance to the projecting object. Do

not use them as a guide for distances to solid

objects.

Example: On the screen the point B appears

the nearest, then the point C and A in order of

distance. The points A and B actually are the

same distances from the vehicle, and the

point C is farther off than the points A and B.

A- Actual objects

B- Objects shown on the screen

When solid objects are located close to the

vehicle

When solid objects are located close to the

vehicle, the displayed distance on the screen

may differ from the actual distance.

Because the reference lines do not contact the

body of the truck, it looks as if it would not

hit the vehicle in following illustration.

Side-view mode

Reference lines for the vehicle width and the

front end of the vehicle are displayed on the

screen.

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Multi Around Monitor*

1- Approximate vehicle width including the

Bird’s eye-view mode

CAUTION

door mirror.

An overhead view in which the vehicle is

2- Approximate location of the axle centre

z The vehicle icon displayed in the Bird’s eye-

looked down is displayed so that you can

view mode differs from the actual vehicle in

of the front wheel.

easily identify the location of your vehicle

colour and size. Because of this, an object

3- Approximate 50 cm from the front edge

and the course to enter the parking space.

near the vehicle may appear to be in contact

of the front bumper.

with the vehicle, and the positional relation-

ship between the vehicle and the object may

differ from the actual one.

z The view composition processing regions

are present in the four corners of the Bird’s

eyeview display, mainly at the boundary sec-

tions of views from each camera. Because of

this, in the vicinity of the boundary sections,

the sharpness of the views may decrease and

an object may disappear and reappear on the

screen.

NOTE

CAUTION

z In the Bird’s eye-view mode, since the views

captured by the four cameras, “Front-view

z The bird’s-eye view is an simulated view

camera”,

“Side-view cameras

(right and

processed by combining view captured by

left)” and “Rear-view camera” are processed

“Front-view camera”,

“Side-view cameras

based on a level flat road surface, an image

(right and left)” and

“Rear-view camera”.

may be displayed as follows:

Because of this, in the Bird’s eye-view

• An object appears to have fallen down

mode, objects will appear to be farther away

and looks longer or larger.

than they actually are. In addition, there are

• An object having a height from the road

blind spots in the vicinity of the actual vehi-

surface may seem to appear from the joint

cle which are not displayed on the screen.

of the view composition processing re-

You may crash your vehicle even if there

gions.

seems to be a little distance between your

z The brightness of the views from each cam-

vehicle and an object, and there may be an

era may vary depending on the illuminance

object in the area where there seems to be

conditions.

nothing. Be sure to check the safety around

the vehicle with your own eyes.

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Cargo loads

2. Press the switch (A) to display the bird’s

NOTE

eye-view/front-view.

z An object above the camera is not displayed.

• When you place the gearshift lever or the

selector lever in the “R” (REVERSE) po-

z The object displayed in the Front-view mode

sition.

or the Rear-view mode may not be displayed

in the Bird’s eye-view mode.

• When you do not operate anything for 30

seconds.

z The view in the Bird’s eye-view mode may

be displaced from its true position when the

• The ignition switch is turned to the “OFF”

position or the operation mode is put in

mounting location and angle of each camera

are changed.

OFF.

z The lines on the road may appear to be dis-

placed or bent at the joint of the views.

Cargo loads

To change the vehicle icon col-

Cargo loads precautions

our in the bird’s eye-view

3. Press and hold down the switch (A) until

It is possible to change the vehicle icon col-

the vehicle icon blinks to enter the selec-

CAUTION

our in the bird’s eye-view.

tion mode of the vehicle icon colour in

1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.

z When loading luggage, be careful to the fol-

the bird’s eye-view.

lowing.

4. Press the switch until the desired colour

• Stow cargo and luggage in the cargo area

CAUTION

appears on the display.

whenever possible.

z For reasons of safety, do not operate the

Each time you press the switch, the vehi-

• Distribute cargo or luggage evenly so that

switch while driving.

cle icon colour in the bird’s eye-view

it is not unbalanced.

will change to the next one.

• Do not place cargo or luggage on the in-

strument panel.

5. When it is changed to your desired col-

Also, do not stack up cargo or luggage on

our, press and hold the switch (A) for a

the front passenger’s seat or the rear seat.

few seconds. This completes the setting.

Having the driver’s vision blocked, and

your cargo being thrown inside the cabin

if you suddenly have to brake can cause a

NOTE

serious accident or injury.

When the selection mode is in the following

situations, the vehicle icon colour does not

change.

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Starting and driving

Trailer towing

Loading a roof carrier

CAUTION

Trailer towing

CAUTION

When luggage is loaded onto the vehicle,

In order to tow a trailer with your vehicle,

please make sure to drive slowly and avoid

z Use a roof carrier that properly fits your ve-

excessive manoeuvres such as sudden brak-

when having a trailer towing device mounted

hicle. Do not load luggage directly onto the

ing or quick turning.

that meets all relevant regulations in your

roof.

In addition, place the luggage on the carrier

area, consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-

For installation, refer to the instruction man-

so that its weight is distributed evenly with

thorized Service Point.

ual accompanying the roof carrier.

the heaviest items on the bottom. Do not

Check that your towing bar coupling ball

load items that are wider than the roof carri-

does not obscure your vehicle’s licence plate

er.

NOTE

when the trailer or caravan is disconnected. If

The additional weight on the roof could raise

the vehicle’s centre of gravity and affect ve-

it obscures the licence plate, please remove

z We recommend you to use a MITSUBISHI

hicle handling characteristics.

the towing bar coupling ball. And if the tow-

MOTORS GENUINE roof carrier, since the

As a result, driving errors or emergency ma-

ing bar coupling ball is lockable by using a

brackets to be used have a special shape. For

details, we recommend you to consult a

noeuvres could lead to a loss of control and

key or any kind of tools, please remove the

result in an accident.

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-

coupling ball and use a towing bar coupling

ice Point.

Before driving and after travelling a short

ball which can be removed or repositioned

distance, always check the load to make sure

without the use of a key or any kind of tools

it is securely fastened to the roof carrier.

Roof carrier precaution

instead.

Check periodically during your travel that

the load remains secure.

The regulations concerning the towing of a

CAUTION

trailer may differ from country to country.

z Make sure that the weight of the luggage

You are advised to obey the regulations in

NOTE

does not exceed the allowable roof load.

each area.

If the allowable roof load is exceeded, this

To prevent wind noise or reduction in fuel

may cause damage to the vehicle.

economy, remove the roof carrier when not

The roof load is the total allowable load on

CAUTION

in use.

the roof (the weight of the roof carrier plus

Remove the roof carrier before using an au-

z Danger of Accident!

the weight of luggage placed on the roof car-

tomatic car wash.

A towing bar should be fitted according to

rier).

MITSUBISHI MOTORS guidelines.

For the specific value, refer to “Maximum

roof load” on page 11-08

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Trailer towing

NOTE

Towing bar mounting specifica-

30 mm

tions

55 mm

z If you are going to tow a trailer, pay careful

attention to the following points.

See the following table for fixing points (A)

60 mm

for the towing bar.

925 mm

Maximum towable weight with

brake and maximum trailer-

19.5 mm

nose weight

47.5 mm

83 mm

Never exceed the maximum towable weight

with brake and the maximum trailer-nose

148 mm^*1

weight as listed in the specifications. (Refer

163 mm^*2

to “Vehicle weight” on page 11-08.)

499 - 522 mm

If you tow a trailer at an altitude of more than

1,000 m above sea-level, reduce your weight

1,010 mm

by 10 % of the gross combination weight for

1,482 mm

every increase of 1,000 m above sea-level, as

the engine output is lowered owing to de-

502.5 mm

crease in atmospheric pressure.

541 mm

^*1: Vehicles without heavy duty suspension

^*2: Vehicles with heavy duty suspension

Item 9: at kerb weight

NOTE

z The value under item 9 is applicable to unla-

den vehicles. This value can also be varied

depending on the tyre size, optional equip-

ment and suspension conditions.

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Starting and driving

Trailer towing

Operating hints

z To prevent the clutch from slipping (ve-

hicle with a M/T only), do not rev the

Have your vehicle serviced prior to tow-

engine more than is required when start-

ing a heavy trailer, taking particular care

ing off.

of the state of engine tune, the condition

z To prevent shocks from the overrun

of brakes, steering and tyres.

brake, depress the brake pedal lightly at

Adjust tyre pressures to those specifica-

first and then more strongly.

tions at trailer towing.

z To make full use of engine braking,

(Refer to “tyre inflation pressures” on

change to a lower gear before descend-

page 10-13.)

ing a slope.

Check the tyres, wiring and brakes (if

z The body, brakes, clutch, and chassis

fitted) on the trailer.

will be under additional strain when

Leave plenty of room between the front

towing a trailer.

of your vehicle and the preceding vehi-

z The heavier weight and higher rolling

cle.

and air resistance will increase fuel con-

If the trailer begins to sway or becomes

sumption.

difficult to handle, gently slow down or

apply the independent trailer brakes (if

Additional precautions for vehi-

fitted) NOT the vehicle brakes. Stop the

cles with A/T

vehicle and trailer in a safe location.

It is recommended to use a lower gear in

One cause of swaying is poor trailer bal-

sports mode on slopes or at low speed, taking

ance and until this has been overcome

care to keep the engine speed below the red

the swaying will recur. Relocated the

zone.

load in your trailer and re-assess the

problem.

Be sure that the driving speed does not

exceed 100 km/h (62 mph) for trailer op-

eration.

It is also recommended that you obey the

local regulations in case the driving

speed with a trailer is limited to less than

100 km/h (62 mph).

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