Rear Differential Lock - Mitsubishi L200 Owner's Manual

Rear differential lock*

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If one wheel starts to spin freely and the vehicle be-
comes 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. Move the transfer shift lever to "4L" or "4H"
position (easy select 4WD), "4LLc" or
"4HLc" position (super select 4WD).
2. To activate the rear differential lock, press
the rear differential lock switch (1).
3. To deactivate the rear differential lock, press
the rear differential lock switch (2).
CAUTION
l
Operate the rear differential lock switch
after the wheels are stopped. Operating
the switch with the wheels turning may
cause the vehicle to dart in unexpected di-
rections.
NOTE
l The rear differential lock does not operate
when the transfer shift lever is in "2H" posi-
tion (easy select 4WD), "2H" or "4H" posi-
tion (super select 4WD).
l When the rear differential is locked with the
transfer shift lever in "4L" or "4H" position
(easy select 4WD), "4LLc" or "4HLc" posi-
tion (super select 4WD) changing the shift
lever to "2H" position (easy select 4WD),
"2H" or "4H" position (super select 4WD)
makes the rear differential unlock automati-
cally.
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Starting and driving
The rear differential lock indication
lamp
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When the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" po-
sition, 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 deactivated).
Easy select 4WD
Super select 4WD
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