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Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation
5-74 Features and controls
5
Your vehicle may not provide sufficient hill
climbing ability and engine braking on steep
slope. Avoid driving on steep slopes even
though the vehicle is an 4-wheel drive vehi-
cle.
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If the electrical circuits become wet, further
operation of the vehicle will be impossible;
therefore, avoid driving through water unless
absolutely necessary. If driving through water
is unavoidable, use the following procedure:
Check the depth of the water and the terrain
before attempting to drive through it. Drive
slowly to avoid creating excessive water
splashing.
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After operating the vehicle in rough road con-
ditions, be sure to perform the following
inspection and maintenance procedures:
Check that the vehicle has not been dam-
aged by rocks, gravel, etc.
• If the engine coolant temperature display
flashes on the information screen in the
multi-information display or the engine
power drops suddenly.
Refer to “Engine overheating” on page 8-4.
• If the “ ” warning display and “SLOW
DOWN” or the “ ” warning display and
“SERVICE REQUIRED” appear on the
information screen in the multi-information
display.
Refer to “Warning display” on page 5-66.
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/backward, causing injury or dam-
age to nearby people or objects.
NOTE
Avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration
and sharp turning; such operations could
result in the vehicle becoming stuck.
CAUTION
If the vehicle becomes stuck in sandy or
muddy roads, it can often be moved with a
rocking motion. Move the selector lever
alternately between the “D” (DRIVE) and
“R” (REVERSE) positions while pressing
lightly on the accelerator pedal.
Driving on rough road can cause rust on the
vehicle; wash the vehicle thoroughly as soon
as possible after such use.
Climbing/descending sharp
grades
Driving through water
NOTE
CAUTION
Never drive through water that is deep
enough to cover wheel hubs, axles or exhaust
pipe. Do not change the selector lever posi-
tion while driving through water.
Frequent driving through water can
adversely affect the life span of the vehicle;
consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice and
take the necessary measures to prepare,
inspect, and repair the vehicle.
After driving through water, apply the brakes
to be sure they are functioning properly. If
the brakes are wet and not functioning prop-
erly, dry them out by driving slowly while
lightly depressing the brake pedal. Inspect
each part of the vehicle carefully.
Inspection and maintenance
following rough road opera-
tion
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