Mitsubishi MOTORS SHOGUN SPORT, Owner'S Manual

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Cargo loads
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NOTE
 When the selection mode is in the following
situations, the vehicle icon color does not
change.
• When you place the gearshift lever or the
selector lever in the “R” (REVERSE) posi-
tion.
• When you do not operate anything for
30 seconds.
• The operation mode is put in OFF.
Cargo loads
Cargo loads precautions
CAUTION
 When loading luggage, be careful to the fol-
lowing.
• Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage
compartment whenever possible.
• Distribute cargo or luggage evenly not to be
unbalanced in weight of a load.
• Do not place cargo or luggage on the instru-
ment panel.
Also, do not stack up cargo or luggage on
the front passenger’s seat or the rear seat.
Having the driver’s vision blocked, and
your cargo being thrown inside the cabin if
you suddenly have to brake can cause a
serious accident or injury.
Loading a roof carrier
CAUTION

Use a roof carrier that properly fits your
vehicle. Do not load luggage directly onto
the roof.
For installation, refer to the instruction man-
ual accompanying the roof carrier.
NOTE
 Use a genuine MITSUBISHI roof carrier,
since the brackets to be used have a special
shape. For details, consult a nearby author-
ised MITSUBISHI MOTORS dealer.
Roof carrier precaution
CAUTION
 Make sure that the weight of the luggage
does not exceed the allowable roof load.
If the allowable roof load is exceeded, this
may cause damage to the vehicle.
The roof load is the total allowable load on
the roof (the weight of the roof carrier plus
the weight of luggage placed on the roof car-
rier).
For the specific value, refer to “Maximum
roof load” on page 11-5.
 When luggage is loaded onto the vehicle,
please make sure to drive slowly and avoid
excessive maneuvers such as sudden braking
or quick turning.
In addition, place the luggage on the carrier
so that its weight is distributed evenly with
the heaviest items on the bottom. Do not load
items that are wider than the roof carrier.
The additional weight on the roof could raise
the vehicle’s centre of gravity and affect
vehicle handling characteristics.
As a result, driving errors or emergency
maneuvers could lead to a loss of control and
result in an accident.

Before driving and after travelling a short
distance, always check the load to make sure
it is securely fastened to the roof carrier.
Check periodically during your travel that
the load remains secure.
NOTE
 To prevent wind noise or reduction in fuel
economy, remove the roof carrier when not
in use.
 Remove the roof carrier before using an
automatic car wash.
 Be sure that adequate clearance is main-
tained for raising the sunroof (if so
equipped) and/or the tailgate when installing
a roof carrier.
CAUTION
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