Mitsubishi MOTORS SHOGUN SPORT, Owner'S Manual

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Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation
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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.
 Carefully wash the vehicle with water.
Drive the vehicle slowly while lightly
depressing the brake pedal in order to dry
out the brakes. If the brakes still do not
function properly, contact an authorised
MITSUBISHI MOTORS dealer as soon
as possible to have the brakes checked.
 Remove the insects, dried grass, etc. clog-
ging the radiator core and A/T oil cooler.
 After crossing a stream, be sure to have
the following items inspected at an
authorised MITSUBISHI MOTORS
dealer and take the necessary measures.
• Check the brake system and, if neces-
sary, have it serviced.
• Check the engine, transmission, transfer,
and differential oil or grease level and
turbidity. If the oil or grease is milky, it
indicates water contamination. Replace
it with new oil or grease.
• Grease the propeller shaft.
• Check the inside of the vehicle. If
ingress of water is found, dry the carpet
etc.
• Inspect the headlamps. If the headlamp
bulb is flooded with water, have the
headlamp drained off.
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Since the driving torque can be applied to the
4 wheels, the performance of the vehicle
when operating in 4-wheel drive is greatly
affected by the condition of the tyres.
Pay close attention to the tyres.

Install specified tyres on all wheels. Refer
to “Tyres and wheels” on page 11-10.

Be sure to the appropriate tyre inflation
pressure according to load or trailer tow-
ing. Refer to “Tyre inflation pressures” on
page 10-16.

Be sure to fit all 4 tyres and wheels of the
same size and type.
When replacement of any of the tyres or
wheels is necessary, replace all of them.

All tyres should be rotated whenever the
wear difference between the front and rear
tyres is recognizable.
Good vehicle performance cannot be
expected if there is a difference in wear
between tyres. Refer to “Tyre rotation” on
page 10-18.
CAUTION
 Never cross a stream where the water is
deep.
Do not change gears while crossing the
stream.
Frequent crossing of streams can adversely
affect the life span of the vehicle; consult an
authorised MITSUBISHI MOTORS dealer
and take the necessary measures to prepare,
inspect, and repair the vehicle.

After crossing a stream, apply the brakes to
be sure they are functioning properly. If the
brakes are wet and not functioning properly,
dry them out by driving slowly while lightly
depressing the brake pedal.
Inspection and maintenance
following rough road opera-
tion
Cautions on handling of
4-wheel drive vehicles
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Tyres and wheels
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