Mitsubishi L200 (2018 year). Instruction

Super select 4WD II

NOTE

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

The use of snow tyres and/or tyre chains is
recommended.

Maintain a safe distance between vehicles,
avoid sudden braking, and use engine brak-
ing (downshifting).

CAUTION

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

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.

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

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

Avoid sudden braking, acceleration, and
turning; such operations could result in the
vehicle becoming stuck.

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

and Reverse), while applying slight pressure
to the accelerator pedal.

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.

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.

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

Go straight up. Do not try to traverse
across a steep slope.

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

Choose as smooth a slope as possible with
few stones or other obstacles.

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

Avoid snaking down a sharp grade. De-
scend the grade as straight as possible.

NOTE

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.

Before descending a grade, it is necessary to
choose the appropriate gear. Avoid changing
gears or depressing the clutch while de-
scending the grade.

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

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.

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:

Check that the vehicle has not been dam-
aged by rocks, gravel, etc.

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.

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.

Install specified tyres on all wheels. Re-
fer to “Tyres and wheels” on page
11-15.

Be sure to the appropriate tyre inflation
pressure according to no cargo or cargo.
Refer to “Tyre inflation pressures” on
page 10-12.

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.

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.

Check the tyre inflation pressure regular-
ly.

CAUTION

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.

The engine runs but the vehicle does not
move or abnormal noise is produced.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Avoid hard braking situations.
New brakes need to be broken-in by
moderate use for the first 200 km
(124 mph).

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

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

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.

The hill start assist is not designed to keep
the vehicle stopped in place on uphill slopes
for more than 2 seconds.

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.

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

position.

On vehicles equipped with A/T, place
the selector lever into the “D” position.

NOTE

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

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.

The hill start assist will not operate if the ac-
celerator pedal is depressed before the brake
pedal is released.

The hill start assist also operates when re-
versing on an uphill slope.

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

If the warning is turn on, the hill start assist
will not operate. Start off carefully.

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.

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CAUTION

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

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.

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.

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

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

[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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

The ABS cannot prevent accidents. It is your
responsibility to take safety precautions and
to drive carefully.

To prevent failure of the ABS, be sure all 4
wheels and tyres are the same size and the
same type.

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

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

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NOTE

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.

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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.

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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

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

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)

® p. 6-56

Active Stability Control function

® p. 6-60

Active Traction Control function

® p. 6-61

CAUTION

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.

Be sure to use the same specified type and
size of tyre on all 4 wheels. Otherwise, the
ASTC may not work correctly.

CAUTION

Do not install any aftermarket limited-slip
differential (LSD) on your vehicle. The Ac-
tive Stability Control function may stop
functioning properly.

NOTE

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.

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.

When the anti-lock brake system warning
lamp is illuminated, the ASTC is not active.

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NOTE

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

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.

The Active Stability Control function oper-
ates at speeds of about 15 km/h (9 mph) or
higher.

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

For safety reasons, the “ASC OFF” switch
should only be operated when the vehicle is
stopped.

Be sure to keep the Active Stability Control
function on while driving in normal circum-
stances.

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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

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.

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

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:

The ASC OFF switch is pressed to deac-
tivated the system.

The drive mode-selector is placed in the
“4L” position (Easy Select 4WD) or
“4LLc” position (Super Select 4WD II).

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