Owners Manual

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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 dam-

age to nearby people or objects.

NOTE

Avoid

sudden braking, acceleration, and

turn-

ing; such operations could result in the vehi-

cle becoming stuck.

If the vehicle becomes stuck in sandy or mud-

dy roads, it can often be moved a rocking mo-

tion. Move the selector lever rhythmically be-

tween the “D” (DRIVE) and “R” (RE-

VERSE) 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 for-

get to release the parking brake.

If it is necessary to drive in extremely muddy

conditions, the use of tyre chains is recom-

mended. Because the extent of muddy condi-

tions is difficult to judge and the vehicle

could become bogged down very deeply, op-

eration should be at a low speed. If possible,

get out of the vehicle and check the condi-

tions 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 af-

ter such use.

Climbing sharp grades

Set the transfer shift lever to “4L” position (easy se-

lect 4WD), “4LLc” position (super select 4WD) to

maximize the engine torque.

WARNING

straight

up.

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 transfer shift lever to “4L” position (easy se-

lect 4WD), “4LLc” position (super select 4WD),

use the engine brake (downshifting) and descend

slowly.

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 descend-

ing 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 de-

pend on the skill and experience of the opera-

tor and other participating parties and any de-

viation from the recommended operation in-

structions above is at their own risk.

Turning sharp corners

When turning a sharp corner in “4H” or “4L” posi-

tion (easy select 4WD), “4HLc” or “4LLc” posi-

tion (super select 4WD) at low speed, a slight dif-

ference in steering may be experienced similar to

as if the brakes were applied. This is called tight cor-

ner braking and results from each of the 4 tyres be-

ing at a different distance from the corner.

The phenomenon is peculiar to 4-wheel drive vehi-

cles. If this occurs, either straighten the steering

wheel, or change to rear-wheel drive.

Starting and driving

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