Mitsubishi MOTORS SHOGUN SPORT, Owner'S Manual

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Engine overheating
8-4 For emergencies
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When the engine is overheating, the warning
will be displayed in the instrument cluster as
follows.
 The information screen in the multi infor-
mation display will be interrupted and the
engine coolant temperature warning dis-
play will appear. Also “ ” will blink.
(Color liquid crystal display type)
 “ ” will blink. (Mono-color liquid crys-
tal display type)
If this occurs, take the following corrective
measures:
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Check whether steam is coming from the
engine compartment.
[If steam does not come from the engine
compartment]
With the engine still running, raise the
bonnet to ventilate the engine compart-
ment.
[If steam is coming from the engine com-
partment]
Stop the engine, and when the steam
stops, raise the bonnet to ventilate the
engine compartment. Restart the engine.
3. Confirm that the cooling fans (A) are
turning.
[If the cooling fans are turning]
After the high coolant temperature warn-
ing has gone off, stop the engine.
[If the cooling fans are not turning]
Stop the engine immediately and contact
an authorised MITSUBISHI MOTORS
dealer for assistance.
4. Check the coolant level in the reserve tank
(B).
NOTE
 If the vehicle is put in motion without fully
charging the battery, it might cause the loss
of the smooth engine operation and the anti-
lock brake warning lamp to illuminate.
Refer to “Anti-lock brake system (ABS)” on
page 6-80.
Engine overheating
WARNING
 Do not open the bonnet while steam is
coming from the engine compartment. It
could cause steam or hot water to spurt
out, causing burns. Hot water could spurt
out even when there is no steam coming
out, and some parts will be very hot. Be
very careful when opening the bonnet.
 Be careful of hot steam, which could be
blowing off the reserve tank cap.
 Do not attempt to remove the radiator cap
while the engine is hot.
A- Cooling fans
B- Reserve tank
C- Radiator cap
*: If so equipped
WARNING
 Be careful not to get your hands or clothes
caught in the cooling fans.
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