Mitsubishi MOTORS L200 Owner's Manual page 172

4-wheel drive operation
NOTE
l
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.
l
If it is necessary to drive in extremely mud-
dy conditions, the use of tyre chains is rec-
6 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.
l 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 transfer shift lever to "4L" position
(easy select 4WD), "4LLc" position (super
select 4WD) to maximize the engine torque.
WARNING
l Go straight up. Do not try to traverse
across a steep slope.
6-40 Starting and driving
WARNING
l
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
l Choose as smooth a slope as possible with
few stones or other obstacles.
l 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 select 4WD), "4LLc" position (super
select 4WD), use the engine brake (down-
shifting) and descend slowly.
WARNING
l
Avoid snaking down a sharp grade. De-
scend the grade as straight as possible.
NOTE
l 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.
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NOTE
l
Before descending a grade, it is necessary to
choose the appropriate gear. Avoid changing
gears or depressing the clutch while de-
scending the grade.
l 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) at low
speed, a slight difference in steering may be
experienced similar to as if the brakes were
applied. This is called tight corner braking
and results from each of the 4 tyres being at a
different distance from the corner.
The phenomenon is peculiar to 4-wheel drive
vehicles. If this occurs, either straighten the
steering wheel, or change to rear-wheel drive.