Bleeding The Fuel System (Diesel-Powered Vehicles Only); Removal Of Water From The Fuel Filter (Diesel-Powered Vehicles Only) - Mitsubishi MOTORS Pajero Owner's Manual

For emergencies
Bleeding the fuel system (diesel-
powered vehicles only)
The fuel system should be bled to remove air as de-
scribed below if the fuel supply is exhausted during
travel.
Pump the hand pump (A) at the top of the fuel fil-
ter until the hand pump becomes stiff.
Then try again to start the engine.
If the engine does not start, repeat the process above.
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Removal of water from the fuel
filter (diesel-powered vehicles
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If the fuel filter indication lamp in the instrument
panel illuminates during driving, it indicates that wa-
ter has accumulated in the fuel filter. If this occurs,
remove the water as described below.
1. Loosen the drain plug (A) at the bottom of
the fuel filter.
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2. Operate the hand pump (B) slowly 6 or 7
times in order to force the water out through
the drain plug.
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3. Tighten the drain plug when water no longer
comes out.
4. Bleed the air in the fuel system.
(Refer to "Bleeding the fuel system" on page
6-06.)
5. Check to be sure that the fuel filter indication
lamp illuminates when the ignition switch is
turned to "ON", and that it goes off when the
engine is started. If in doubt, we recommend
you to have your vehicle inspected.
CAUTION
l Do not smoke or have any other open
flame near the vehicle while bleeding the
fuel system.
l Be sure to carefully clean away any water
drained out because any fuel mixed with
the water could ignite and cause a fire.