Mitsubishi L200 (2018 year). Manual - part 10

NOTE

To avoid erroneous operation, move the se-
lector lever firmly into each position and
briefly hold it there. Always check the posi-
tion shown by the selector lever position dis-
play after moving the selector lever.

If the brake pedal is not depressed and held,
the shift-lock device activates to prevent the
selector lever from being moved from the
“P” (PARK) position.

When the selector lever cannot
be shifted from the “P” (PARK)
position

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When  the  selector  lever  cannot  be  shifted
from the “P” (PARK) position to another po-
sition  while  the  brake  pedal  is  pressed  and
held  down  with  the  ignition  switch  at  the
“ON” position or the operation mode in ON,
the  battery  may  be  flat  or  the  shift-lock
mechanism may be malfunctioning. Immedi-
ately  have  your  vehicle  checked  by  a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
If you need to move the vehicle, shift the se-
lector lever as follows.

For LHD vehicles

1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Stop the engine if it is running.

3. Insert a straight blade (or minus) screw-

driver with a cloth over its tip into notch
(A) or the cover. Pry gently as shown to
remove the cover.

4. Depress the brake pedal with the right

foot.

5. Insert a straight blade (or minus) screw-

driver  in  the  shiftlock  release  hole  (B).
Shift the selector lever to the “N” (NEU-
TRAL)  position  while  pressing  the
straight  blade  (or  minus)  screwdriver
down

For RHD vehicles

1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Stop the engine if it is running.
3. Depress the brake pedal with the right

foot.

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4. Insert a straight blade (or minus) screw-

driver in the shift-lock release hole (A).
Shift the selector lever to the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position while pressing the
straight blade (or minus) screwdriver
down.

Selector lever position display

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When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the operation mode is put in
ON, the position of the selector lever is indi-
cated in the multi information display.

Selector lever positions

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“P” PARK

This position locks the transmission to pre-
vent the vehicle from moving. The engine
can be started in this position.

“R” REVERSE

This position is to back up.

CAUTION

Never shift into the “P” (PARK) or “R”
(REVERSE) position while the vehicle is in
motion to avoid transmission damage.

“N” NEUTRAL

At this position the transmission is disengag-
ed. It is the same as the neutral position on a
manual transmission, and should only be
used when the vehicle is stationary for an ex-
tended length of time during driving, such as
in a traffic jam.

WARNING

Never  move  the  selector  lever  to  the  “N”
(NEUTRAL) position while driving. A se-
rious accident could occur since you could
accidentally  move  the  lever  into  the  “P”
(PARK)  or  “R”  (REVERSE)  position  or
you will lose engine braking.

On a gradient, the engine should be star-
ted in the “P” (PARK) position, not in the
“N” (NEUTRAL) position.

To prevent rolling, always keep your foot
on the brake pedal when the vehicle is in
“N” (NEUTRAL) position, or when shift-
ing into or out of “N” (NEUTRAL) posi-
tion.

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“D” DRIVE

This position is used for most city and high-
way driving. The transmission will automati-
cally change its gear depending on road and
driving conditions.

CAUTION

To prevent transmission damage, never shift
into the “D” (DRIVE) position from the “R”
(REVERSE) position while the vehicle is in
motion.

Sport mode

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Whether  the  vehicle  is  stationary  or  in  mo-
tion, sports mode is selected by gently push-
ing the selector lever from the “D” (DRIVE)
position into the manual gate (A).
To return to “D” range operation, gently push
the selector lever back into the main gate (B).

In sports mode, gear shifts can be made rap-
idly  simply  by  moving  the  selector  lever
backward and forward. For vehicles equipped
with  the  shift  paddles,  shift  paddles  at  the
steering  wheel  can  also  be  used  to  perform
gearshift.  In  contrast  to  a  manual  transmis-
sion, the sports mode allows gear shifts with
the accelerator pedal depressed.

NOTE

If  your  vehicle  is  equipped  with  shift  pad-
dles,  you  can  shift  into  sports  mode  with
shift paddles when the selector lever is in the
main  gate  as  well.  Also,  you  can  return  to
the “D” range operation in any of following
ways.
When returning to “D” range operation, the
selector lever position display will change to
“D” (DRIVE) position.

•

Pull the + (SHIFT UP) side shift paddle
forward (towards the driver) for over 2
seconds.

•

Stop the vehicle.

•

Push the selector lever from the “D”
(DRIVE) position into the manual gate
(A) and push the selector lever back into
the main gate (B).

SHIFT
UP

SHIFT
DOWN

SHIFT
UP

+ (SHIFT UP)

The transmission shifts up by one gear with
each operation.

- (SHIFT DOWN)

The transmission shifts down by one gear
with each operation.

CAUTION

In sports mode, the driver must execute up-
ward shifts in accordance with prevailing
road conditions, taking care to keep the en-
gine speed below the red zone.

Repeated continuous operation of the selec-
tor lever or the shift paddles will continuous-
ly switch shift position.

For vehicles equipped with the shift paddles,
do not use the left- and right-hand shift pad-
dles at the same time. Doing so could cause
a shift of gear ratio that you do not expect.

NOTE

Only the 5 forward gears can be selected. To
reverse or park the vehicle, move the selec-
tor lever to the “R” (Reverse) or “P” (Park)
position as required.

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NOTE

To  maintain  good  running  performance,  the
transmission  may  refuse  to  perform  an  up-
shift when the selector lever or the shift pad-
dles are operated to the “+ (SHIFT UP)” po-
sition at certain vehicle speeds. Also, to pre-
vent  over-revving  of  the  engine,  the  trans-
mission  may  refuse  to  perform  a  downshift
when  the  selector  lever  or  the  shift  paddles
are  operated  to  the  “—  (SHIFT  DOWN)”
position at certain vehicle speeds. When this
happens,  a  buzzer  sounds  to  indicate  that  a
downshift is not going to take place.

Downward shifts are made automatically
when the vehicle slows down. When the ve-
hicle stops, 1

gear is automatically selected.

When driving away on a slippery road, push
the selector lever forward into the “+
(SHIFT UP)” position. This causes the trans-
mission to shift into the 2

gear which is

better for smooth driving away on a slippery
road. Push the selector lever to the “—
(SHIFT DOWN)” side to shift back to the 1

gear.

If the A/T fluid temperature is high, the pro-
tection function operates. In this case, the
transmission may refuse to perform an up-
shift when the selector lever or the shift pad-
dles are operated to the “+ (SHIFT UP)” po-
sition in sports mode, or it may automatical-
ly downshift.

Sports mode indicator

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In sports mode, the currently selected posi-
tion is indicated by the indicator (A) shown
on the instrument panel.

When a malfunction occurs in

the automatic transmission

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When the selector lever position
display blinks

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When the selector lever position display
blinks while you are driving, there could be a
malfunction in the automatic transmission
system.

through

NOTE

“A” indicator does blink only the condition
that the A/T positional switch is broken.
It does not indicate in normal driving condi-
tion.

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CAUTION

If  the  selector  lever  position  display  blinks
while you are driving, it is likely that a safe-
ty device is operating because of a malfunc-
tion  in  the  automatic  transmission.  Immedi-
ately  have  the  vehicle  inspected  at  a
MITSUBISHI  MOTORS  Authorized  Serv-
ice Point.

When the A/T (automatic trans-
mission) fluid temperature
warning lamp comes on

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The automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning  lamp  comes  on  and  a  buzzer  may
sound, when the automatic transmission fluid
temperature  becomes  abnormally  high.  Nor-
mally  the  warning  lamp  comes  on  when  the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
or the operation mode is put in ON, and then
will go off after a few seconds.

CAUTION

If  the  lamp  comes  on,  reduce  the  engine
speed  and  stop  the  vehicle  in  a  safe  area.
Then  set  the  selector  lever  to  “P”  (PARK)
position  and  idle  the  engine  until  the  warn-
ing  lamp  goes  off.  When  the  warning  lamp
goes  off,  resume  normal  driving.  If  the
warning  lamp  does  not  go  off,  we  recom-
mend you to have your vehicle inspected.

Operation of the A/T

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CAUTION

Before selecting a gear with the engine run-
ning and the vehicle stationary, fully depress
the  brake  pedal  to  prevent  the  vehicle  from
creeping.
The  vehicle  will  begin  to  move  as  soon  as
the gear is engaged, especially when the en-
gine speed is high, at fast idle or with the air
conditioner operating, the brakes should on-
ly  be  released  when  you  are  ready  to  drive
away.

Depress the brake pedal with the right foot at
all times.
Using the left foot could cause driver move-
ment delay in case of an emergency.

To prevent sudden acceleration, never race
the engine when shifting from the “P”
(PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position.

CAUTION

Operating the accelerator pedal while the
other foot is resting on the brake pedal will
affect braking efficiency and may cause pre-
mature wear of brake pads.

Use the selector lever in the correct shift po-
sition in accordance with driving conditions.
Never coast downhill backward with the se-
lector  lever  in  the  {“D”  (DRIVE)  or  sports
mode}  or  coast  forward  with  the  selector
lever in the “R” (REVERSE) position.
The engine may stop and the unexpected in-
crease  in  brake  pedal  effort  and  steering
wheel weight could lead to an accident.

Do  not  race  the  engine  with  brake  pedal
pressed when the vehicle is stationary.
This can damage the A/T.
Also, when you depress the accelerator ped-
al while holding down the brake pedal with
the  selector  lever  in  the  “P”  (PARK),  “N”
(NEUTRAL)  or  “D”  (DRIVE)  position,  the
engine  revolutions  may  not  rise  as  high  as
when  performing  the  same  operation  with
the  selector  lever  in  the  “N”  (NEUTRAL)
position.

Passing acceleration

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To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE)
position, push the accelerator to the floor.
The A/T will automatically downshift.

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NOTE

In sports mode, downshifts do not take place
when the accelerator is depressed all the way
to the floor.

Waiting

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For  short  waiting  periods,  such  as  at  traffic
signals,  the  vehicle  can  be  left  in  gear  and
held stationary with the service brake.
For  longer  waiting  periods  with  the  engine
running,  place  the  selector  lever  in  the  “N”
(NEUTRAL)  position  and  apply  the  parking
brake,  while  holding  the  vehicle  stationary
with the service brake.

CAUTION

Never  hold  the  vehicle  stationary  on  a  hill
using  the  accelerator  pedal  (without  using
the  brake  pedal).  Always  apply  the  parking
brake and/or service brakes.

Parking

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To  park  the  vehicle,  first  bring  it  to  a  com-
plete  stop,  fully  engage  the  parking  brake,
and  then  move  the  selector  lever  to  the  “P”
(PARK) position.
If you are going to leave the vehicle unatten-
ded,  always  switch  off  the  engine  and  carry
the key.

NOTE

On  a  slope,  be  sure  to  apply  the  parking
brake before moving the selector lever to the
“P” (PARK) position. If you move the selec-
tor lever to the “P” (PARK) position before
applying  the  parking  brake,  it  may  be  diffi-
cult to disengage the selector lever from the
“P”  (PARK)  position  when  next  you  drive
the vehicle, requiring application of a strong
force to the selector lever to move from the
“P” (PARK) position.

When the automatic transmis-
sion makes no speed change

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If  the  transmission  does  not  change  speeds
while  driving,  or  your  vehicle  does  not  pick
up  enough  speed  when  starting  on  an  uphill
slope,  it  may  be  that  there  is  something  un-
usual happening in the transmission, causing
a safety device to activate. Immediately have
your  vehicle  checked  at  a  MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

1. If your vehicle has difficulty moving up-

hill, shift the selector lever into 2

gear

of the sports mode. This method might
not work depending on the transmission
malfunction.

2. Once the vehicle is moving on a level

road, move the selector lever back to
“D” (DRIVE).

NOTE

When  the  selector  lever  position  display  in
the  instrument  panel  blinks,  it  means  that
there  is  an  abnormal  condition  in  the  trans-
mission.
Refer  to  “When  the  selector  lever  position
display blinks” on page 6-33.

Easy Select 4WD*

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Shifting to rear-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive
can be made by operating the drive mode-se-
lector (A). Set the drive mode-selector to an
appropriate position according to the road
surface

conditions.

addition,

the

2WD/4WD operation indication lamp and the
low-range indication lamp indicates the drive
mode-selector setting state. Refer to
“2WD/4WD operation indication lamp and
low-range indication lamp” on page 6-38.

Easy Select 4WD*

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Drive mode-selector position

and 2WD/4WD operation indi-

cation lamp

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Drive mode-se-

lector position

Indication

lamp

Driving

conditions

Rear-wheel

drive

When driv-
ing on dry
paved road.

4-wheel

drive

When driv-
ing

rough, sand
or

snow

covered
roads.

Low range

4-wheel

drive

and

When  driv-
ing  up  or
down  steep
hills,

rough

muddy
roads (es-
pecially
when

in-

creased tor-
que is re-
quired).

: Illuminate
: Remain off

CAUTION

The “4L” range gives maximum torque for
low-speed driving on steep slopes, as well as
sandy, muddy, and other difficult surfaces.
On vehicles with automatic transmission, do
not exceed speeds of approximately 70 km/h
(43 mph) in “4L” range.

Do  not  drive  your  vehicle  in  the  “4H”  or
“4L” on dry paved roads and highways. Do-
ing so may result in excessive tyre wear, in-
creased fuel consumption, and possible noise
generation. It may also increase the differen-
tial  oil  temperature,  which  may  damage  the
drive system. Further, the drive train will be
subjected  to  excessive  loading,  resulting  in
oil leakage, component seizure, or other seri-
ous problems. On dry paved roads and high-
ways, drive the vehicle in “2H” only.

Drive mode-selector operation

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The drive mode is shown on the drive mode-
selector.

: Turn the drive mode-selector

: Turn the drive mode-selector while hold-

ing it down
The drive mode-selector should be positioned
in accordance with the following operating
conditions:

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To shift from

Procedure

Vehicles with manual transmission

Vehicles with automatic transmission

The drive mode-selector can be operated while the ve-
hicle is either moving or stationary.
When the vehicle is not in motion, shift the gearshift
lever to the “N” (Neutral) position before operating
the drive mode-selector.
When the vehicle is moving, and only while it can be
steered straight ahead, release the accelerator pedal
before operating the drive mode-selector.

The drive mode-selector can be operated while the
vehicle is either moving or stationary.
When the vehicle is not in motion, shift the selector
lever to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position before oper-
ating the drive mode-selector.
When the vehicle is moving, and only while it can
be steered straight ahead, shift the selector lever to
the “D” (DRIVE) position, and release the accelera-
tor pedal before operating the drive mode-selector.

Stop the vehicle, depress the clutch pedal to the floor
and operate the drive mode-selector.
Keep depressing the clutch pedal while 2WD/4WD
operation indication lamp continues to blink.

Stop the vehicle, shift the selector lever to the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position, and operate the drive mode-
selector.
If operation is made with the selector lever placed
in any other position than “N” (NEUTRAL) posi-
tion, a gear noise may be generated, with a possible
failure to shift into a proper gear.

NOTE

Shifting of setting of the drive mode-selector
between “2H” ↔ “4H” should only be done
at speeds below 100 km/h (62 mph).

During driving, never attempt to shift from
“4H” to “4L”.

When shifting from “2H” to “4H” in cold
weather while the vehicle is in motion, the
transfer gear may make some noise. In cold
weather, try to shift the gear while the vehi-
cle is stopped.

When shifting between “4H” and “4L”, the
transfer gear may make some noise.

NOTE

When the drive mode-selector is set between
“2H” ↔ “4H” while the vehicle is stopped,
the  2WD/4WD  operation  indication  lamp
blinks while the selection is in process.
Drive slowly and normally after confirming
that  the  lamp  is  illuminated.  Refer  to
“2WD/4WD  operation  indication  lamp  and
low-range indication lamp” on page 6-38.

When the drive mode-selector is set between
“2H” ↔ “4H” while the cruise control is ac-
tivated, the transfer gear may make some
noise.

NOTE

When  the  drive  mode-selector  is  set  be-
tween“4H”  ↔  “4L”  in  cold  weather,  its  se-
lection  may  not  complete.  Return  the  drive
mode-selector to its previous position. After
the engine is warmed up, make the range se-
lection again.

CAUTION

Do not operate the drive mode-selector
while the rear wheels of the vehicle are slip-
ping on snow or ice.

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2WD/4WD operation indica-

tion lamp and low-range indi-

cation lamp

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When the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion or the operation mode is put in ON, the
2WD/4WD operation indication lamp (1) and
the low-range indication lamp (2) shows the
shifting condition. The 2WD/4WD operation
indication lamp comes on at each drive
mode-selector position as follows:

“2H” ↔ “4H”

Drive mode-selector

position

Indication lamp

Drive mode switch-

ing in progress

: Blink
: Illuminate
: Remain off

NOTE

When the drive mode-selector is set between
2H ↔ 4H, the 2WD/4WD operation indica-
tion lamp blinks while the selection is in
process. Take the following precautions
when the indication lamp is blinking.

NOTE

•

Keep the steering wheel in the straight
ahead position while making range selec-
tions. If you attempt to drive forward with
the steering wheel turned, gear rattling or
shock may occur, cornering may not be
smooth and the desired range may not ac-
tually be selected.

•

When  the  drive  mode-selector  is  set  be-
tween “2H” ↔ “4H” while the vehicle is
stopped, the 2WD/4WD operation indica-
tion  lamp  blinks  while  the  selection  is  in
process.  Drive  slowly  and  normally  after
confirming that the lamp is switched.

•

If  the  2WD/4WD  operation  indication
lamp  continues  blinking  after  a  “2H”  ↔
“4H”  selection  has  been  made  with  the
vehicle  moving,  hold  the  steering  wheel
in  the  straight  ahead  position  and  slowly
depress  the  accelerator  pedal  several
times.

“4H” ↔ “4L”

Drive mode-se-

lector position

Indication lamp

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Drive mode-se-

lector position

Indication lamp

Drive mode

switching in pro-

gress

and

: Blink
: Illuminate
: Remain off

NOTE

The  2WD/4WD  operation  indication  lamp
will blink during shifting process from “4H”
to “4L” or vice versa, as the transfer passes
through the neutral position.
Be  sure  to  operate  the  drive  mode-selector
until  the  2WD/4WD  operation  indication
lamp illuminates again.

NOTE

When  parking,  apply  the  parking  brake  be-
fore stopping the engine and make sure that
the  2WD/4WD  operation  indicator  and  the
low range lamp are not blinking during shift-
ing  process  between  “4H”  ↔  “4L”.  Other-
wise,  the  vehicle  could  unexpectedly  move
even  if  the  automatic  transmission  is  in  the
“P” (PARK) position.

If,  after  a  “4H”  ↔  “4L”  selection  has  been
made,  the  2WD/4WD  operation  indicator
continues  blinking  and  the  desired  range  is
not actually selected, return the drive mode-
selector  to  its  previous  position.  Place  the
steering wheel in the straight ahead position,
drive the vehicle forward, and release the ac-
celerator  pedal.  Next,  hold  down  the  clutch
pedal  (with  manual  transmission)  or  place
the  selector  lever  in  the  “N”  (NEUTRAL)
position  (with  automatic  transmission)  and
make the range selection again.

If  the  low  range  lamp  blinks  when  you  at-
tempt  to  make  a  “4H”  ↔  “4L”  selection,  a
“4H”  ↔  “4L”  selection  cannot  be  made.
Stop  the  vehicle  and  release  the  accelerator
pedal.  Next,  hold  down  the  clutch  pedal
(with  manual  transmission)  or  place  the  se-
lector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position
(with automatic transmission) and make the
range selection again.

NOTE

The Active Stability Control function is sus-
pended while “4L” is selected. The   indi-
cation  lamp  illuminates  while  these  func-
tions  are  suspended.  It  does  not  indicate  a
problem.  When  “2H”  or  “4H”  is  selected,
this lamp goes out and function again. Refer
to “ASTC indication lamp, ASTC OFF indi-
cation lamp” on page 6-61.

CAUTION

If  a  problem  is  detected  in  the  transfer  sys-
tem,  a  safety  device  will  activate.  The
2WD/4WD operation indicator blinks (twice
per  second),  and  transfer  shifting  will  be-
come impossible. Park your vehicle in a safe
place, turn off the engine for a few moments.
Restart the engine. The lamp should resume
normal  operation.  If  the  lamps  continue  to
blink,  have  the  vehicle  checked  by  a
MITSUBISHI  MOTORS  Authorized  Serv-
ice Point as soon as possible.

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Super Select 4WD II*

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Shifting to rear-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive
can be made by operating the drive mode-se-
lector (A). Set the drive mode-selector to an
appropriate position according to the road
surface

conditions.

addition,

the

2WD/4WD  operation  indication  lamp  and
low-range indication lamp indicates the drive
mode-selector  setting  state.  Refer  to
“2WD/4WD  operation  indication  lamp  and
low-range indication lamp” on page 6-42.

Drive mode-selector position

and 2WD/4WD operation indi-

cation lamp

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Drive mode-selec-

tor position

Indication

lamp

Driving

conditions

Rear-

wheel

drive

When
driving on
dry paved
road.

Full-time

4-wheel

drive

The  basic
position
for  Super
Select
4WD II.
When
driving  on
dry  paved
or  slippery
roads.

4HLc

Centre dif-

ferential

lock en-

gaged 4-

wheel

drive

When
driving on
rough,
sand

snow cov-
ered roads.

Drive mode-selec-

tor position

Indication

lamp

Driving

conditions

4LLc

Low range

centre dif-

ferential

lock en-

gaged 4-

wheel

drive

and

When
driving up
or

down

steep  hills,
on  rough
or  muddy
roads  (es-
pecially
when  in-
creased
torque  is
required).

: Illuminate
: Remain off

CAUTION

The  “4LLc”  range  gives  maximum  torque
for  low-speed  driving  on  steep  slopes,  as
well  as  sandy,  muddy,  and  other  difficult
surfaces.  On  vehicles  with  A/T,  do  not  ex-
ceed  speeds  of  approximately  70  km/h
(43 mph) in “4LLc” range.

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CAUTION

Do not drive your vehicle in the “4HLc” or
“4LLc”  position  on  dry  paved  roads  and
highways. Doing so may result in excessive
tyre  wear,  increased  fuel  consumption,  and
possible  noise  generation.  It  may  also  in-
crease the differential oil temperature, which
may  damage  the  drive  system.  Further,  the
drive  train  will  be  subjected  to  excessive
loading, resulting in oil leakage, component
seizure,  or  other  serious  problems.  On  dry
paved roads and highways, drive the vehicle
in “2H” or “4H” only.

Drive mode-selector operation

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The drive mode is shown on the drive mode-
selector knob.

: Turn the drive mode-selector

: Turn the drive mode-selector while hold-

ing it down
The drive mode-selector should be positioned
in accordance with the following operating
conditions:

To shift from

Procedure

Vehicles with manual transmission

Vehicles with automatic transmission

The drive mode-selector can be operated while the ve-
hicle is either moving or stationary.
When the vehicle is not in motion, shift the gearshift
lever to the “N” (Neutral) position before operating the
drive mode-selector.
When the vehicle is moving, and only while it can be
steered straight ahead, release the accelerator pedal be-
fore operating the drive mode-selector.

The drive mode-selector can be operated while the ve-
hicle is either moving or stationary.
When the vehicle is not in motion, shift the selector
lever to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position before operating
the drive mode-selector.
When the vehicle is moving, and only while it can be
steered straight ahead, shift the selector lever to the “D”
(DRIVE) position, and release the accelerator pedal be-
fore operating the drive mode-selector.

2H or 4HLc

4HLc

4LLc

Stop the vehicle, depress the clutch pedal to the floor
and operate the drive mode-selector.
Keep depressing the clutch pedal while the 2WD/4WD
operation indication lamp continues to blink.

Stop the vehicle, shift the selector lever to the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position, and operate the drive mode-se-
lector.
If operation is made with the selector lever placed in
any other position than “N” (NEUTRAL) position, a

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To shift from

Procedure

Vehicles with manual transmission

Vehicles with automatic transmission

4LLc

4HLc

gear noise may be generated, with a possible failure to
shift into a proper gear.

NOTE

Setting of the drive mode-selector between
“2H”, “4H” and “4HLc” should only be
done at speeds below 100 km/h (62 mph).

During driving, never attempt to shift from
“4HLc” to “4LLc”.

When shifting between “2H”, “4H” and
“4HLc” in cold weather while the vehicle is
in motion, the transfer gear may make some
noise. In cold weather, try to shift the gear
while the vehicle is stopped.

When shifting between “4LLc” and “4HLc”,
the transfer gear may make some noise.

When the drive mode-selector is set between
“2H”, “4H” and “4HLc” while the vehicle is
stopped, the 2WD/4WD operation indication
lamp blinks while the selection is in process.
Drive slowly and normally after confirming
that the lamp is illuminated. (Refer to
“2WD/4WD operation indication lamp and
low-range indication lamp” on page 6-42.)

When the drive mode-selector is set between
“2H”, “4H” and “4HLc” while the cruise
control is activated, the transfer gear may
make some noise.

NOTE

When the drive mode-selector is set be-
tween“4HLc” ↔ “4LLc” in cold weather, its
selection may not complete. Return the drive
mode-selector to its previous position. After
the engine is warmed up, make the range se-
lection again.

CAUTION

Do not operate the drive mode-selector
while the rear wheels of the vehicle are slip-
ping on snow or ice.

2WD/4WD operation indica-

tion lamp and low-range indi-

cation lamp

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A- Front wheel lamp

B- Centre differential lock lamp
C- Rear wheel lamp

D- Low-range indication lamp

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When the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion or the operation mode is put in ON, the
2WD/4WD operation indication lamp and the
low-range indication lamp shows the shifting
condition. The 2WD/4WD operation indica-
tion lamp comes on at each drive mode-selec-
tor position as follows:

“2H” ↔ “4H”

Drive mode-selector

position

Indication lamp

Drive mode switch-

ing in progress

: Blink
: Illuminate
: Remain off

“4H” ↔ “4HLc”

Drive mode-selector

position

Indication lamp

Drive mode switch-

ing in progress

4HLc

: Blink
: Illuminate
: Remain off

“4HLc” ↔ “4LLc”

Drive mode-

selector posi-

tion

Indication lamp

4HLc

Drive mode

switching in

progress

and

4LLc

and

: Blink
: Illuminate
: Remain off

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NOTE

When the drive mode-selector is set between
“2H”,  “4H”  and  “4HLc”,  the  front  wheel
and/or  centre  differential  lock  lamps  blink
while  the  selection  is  in  process.  Take  the
following  precautions  when  the  indication
lamp is blinking.

•

When  the  drive  mode-selector  is  set  be-
tween “2H”, “4H” and “4HLc”, while the
vehicle is stopped, the front wheel and/or
centre differential lock lamps blink while
the  selection  is  in  process.  Drive  slowly
and  normally  after  confirming  that  the
lamp is switched.

•

If  the  front  wheel  and/or  centre  differen-
tial  lock  lamps  blinking  after  a  “2H”  ↔
“4H” ↔ “4HLc” selection has been made
with the vehicle moving, hold the steering
wheel  in  the  straight  ahead  position  and
slowly  depress  the  accelerator  pedal  sev-
eral times.

The  front  and  the  rear  wheel  lamps  will
blink  during  shifting  process  from  “4HLc”
to “4LLc” or vice versa, as the transfer pass-
es  through  the  neutral  position.  Be  sure  to
operate  the  drive  mode-selector  until  the
front  and  the  rear  wheel  lamps  illuminate
again.

NOTE

When  parking,  apply  the  parking  brake  be-
fore stopping the engine and make sure that
the  front  and  the  rear  wheel  lamps  and  the
low range lamp are not blinking during shift-
ing  process  between  “4HLc”  ↔  “4LLc”.
Otherwise,  the  vehicle  could  unexpectedly
move  even  if  the  automatic  transmission  is
in the “P” (PARK) position.

If,  after  a  “4HLc”  ↔  “4LLc”  selection  has
been  made,  front  and  the  rear  wheel  lamps
continue  blinking  and  the  desired  range  is
not actually selected, return the drive mode-
selector  to  its  previous  position.  Place  the
steering wheel in the straight ahead position,
drive the vehicle forward, and release the ac-
celerator  pedal.  Next,  hold  down  the  clutch
pedal  (with  manual  transmission)  or  place
the  selector  lever  in  the  “N”  (NEUTRAL)
position  (with  automatic  transmission)  and
make the range selection again.

If  the  low  range  lamp  blinks  when  you  at-
tempt  to  make  a  “4HLc”  ↔  “4LLc”  selec-
tion,  a  “4HLc”  ↔  “4LLc”  selection  cannot
be made. Stop the vehicle and release the ac-
celerator  pedal.  Next,  hold  down  the  clutch
pedal  (with  manual  transmission)  or  place
the  selector  lever  in  the  “N”  (NEUTRAL)
position  (with  automatic  transmission)  and
make the range selection again.

NOTE

The Active Stability Control function is sus-
pended while “4LLc” is selected. The   in-
dication  lamp  illuminates  while  these  func-
tions  are  suspended.  It  does  not  indicate  a
problem. When “2H” or “4H” or “4HLc” is
selected,  this  lamp  goes  out  and  function
again.  Refer  to  “ASTC  indication  lamp,
ASTC OFF indication lamp” on page 6-61.

CAUTION

If  a  problem  is  detected  in  the  transfer  sys-
tem, a safety device will activate. The front
and rear wheel lamps will go out, the centre
differential  lock  lamp  will  blink  rapidly
(twice per second), and transfer shifting will
become  impossible.  Park  your  vehicle  in  a
safe place, turn off the engine for a few mo-
ments.  Restart  the  engine.  The  lamp  should
resume  normal  operation.  If  the  lamps  con-
tinue to blink, have the vehicle checked by a
MITSUBISHI  MOTORS  Authorized  Serv-
ice Point as soon as possible.

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Rear differential lock*

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If one wheel starts to spin freely and the vehi-
cle becomes stuck and cannot be freed even
using 4-wheel drive, the rear differential lock
switch (A) can be used to activate the rear
differential lock for extra traction.

Operating the rear differential

lock

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Move the drive mode-selector to “4L” or

“4H” position (Easy Select 4WD),
“4LLc” or “4HLc” position (Super Se-
lect 4WD II).

3. To activate the rear differential lock,

press the rear differential lock switch
(1).

4. To deactivate the rear differential lock,

press the rear differential lock switch
(2).

CAUTION

Operate the rear differential switch after the
wheels are stopped. Operating the switch
with the wheels turning may cause the vehi-
cle to dart in unexpected directions.

NOTE

The rear differential lock does not operate
when the drive mode-selector is in “2H” po-
sition (Easy Select 4WD), “2H” or “4H” po-
sition (Super Select 4WD II).

NOTE

When the rear differential is locked with the
drive  mode-selector  in  “4L”  or  “4H”  posi-
tion (Easy Select 4WD), “4LLc” or “4HLc”
position (Super Select 4WD II) changing the
drive  mode-selector  to  “2H”  position  (Easy
Select 4WD), “2H” or “4H” position (Super
Select  4WD  II)  makes  the  rear  differential
unlock automatically.

The rear differential lock indi-

cation lamp

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When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the operation mode is put in
ON, the rear differential lock indication lamp
(A) in the meter cluster illuminates for a few
seconds then indicates the rear differential
lock’s operating status (activated or deactiva-
ted).

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