Mitsubishi Canter 2008 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

2008 Model

Pub. No. MH997383

OWNER AND VEHICLE INFORMATION

OWNER NAME:

USER/COMPANY NAME:

MAILING ADDRESS:

CITY, STATE: ZIP:

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:

DATE OF DELIVERY (WARRANTY START DATE): / /

MO. DAY YR.

SELLING DEALER IMPRINT HERE

Foreword

Thank you for purchasing a Mitsubishi Fuso FE, FG Truck.

This Owner’s Manual explains proper vehicle handling, simple maintenance prac­tices, and the periodic maintenance schedule to ensure that you are able to drive
your vehicle safely and comfortably.

As improper use of the vehicle may result in a breakdown or cause an accident, we
urge you to read this handbook thoroughly before operating the vehicle.

Please keep this manual in the vehicle so it is always available for reference. If you
sell the vehicle, make sure the next owner receives this manual and is aware of its
contents.

© 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corporation Printed in Japan

Reading the handbook

Q The information in this manual is accurate as of the time of printing. Because of differ-

ences in specifications and improvements that may be added after preparation of this
manual, some of the explanations and illustrations in this handbook may not apply to your
vehicle.

Q The following symbols are used throughout this handbook:

: optional equipment
: requests that reader should refer to the page of the number indicated.

Q This manual contains important cautionary instructions and supplementary information

under the following four headings which identify the nature of the instructions and infor­mation:

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTE: Suggestions or supplementary information for more effi-

Q California Proposition 65 Warning

Precautions that should be taken when handling danger­ous substances such as battery fluid in order to prevent a
serious injury or death

Precautionary instructions, which, if not observed, could
result in serious injury or death.

Precautionary instructions, which, if not observed, could
result in damage to or destruction of equipment or parts.

cient use of equipment or better understanding.

DANGER

THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS OR EMITS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUC­TIVE HARM.

CONTENTS

1. Recommendation to drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

2. Warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

3. Opening and closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

4. Seat and steering wheel adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

5. Switches and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

6. Instruments and warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

7. Starting and driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

8. 4WD operation <FG models> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

9. Heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

10. Interior equipment and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

11. In cold weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

12. Simple inspection and service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1

13. Useful advice for emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1

14. Service data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1

15. Maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-1

16. Alphabetical index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-1

17. Maintenance record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-1

Each chapter has a table of contents on its first page.

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1. Recommendation to drivers

Chassis and engine numbers ............................................................................................ 1-2

Powerline label ................................................................................................................... 1-2

Vehicle identification number (VIN) .................................................................................... 1-3

Maintenance ...................................................................................................................... 1-4

Fuels .................................................................................................................................. 1-5

Handling of the new vehicle ............................................................................................... 1-8

Reporting safety defects .................................................................................................... 1-9

Obtaining service ............................................................................................................. 1-10

1-2 Recommendation to drivers

Chassis and engine numbers

1 Chassis number

The chassis number is indicated on the left
frame, near the left front wheel.

Example: FE84DD -

Chassis number

2 Engine number

The engine number is indicated on the left side of
the crankcase.

Example: 4M50 -

Vehicle model

Z11767

Z11768

Engine number

Engine model

Powerline label

The powerline label located in the position shown
indicates the vehicle model, chassis number and
information relevant to the vehicle’s power trans­mission components.

<Crew-cab model>

Country J: Japan
Make L: Mitsubishi Fuso
Type 6: Incomplete vehicle
Gross vehicle weight / A: 10,001 to 14,000 lbs. / Hydraulic
Brake system B: 14,001 to 16,000 lbs. / Hydraulic

Line A: FE83D

Series (wheel base) D: 2.9 to 3.19 m (9.51 to 10.46 ft.)

Cab chassis type 1: Chassis cab
Engine S: 4.899 L Diesel turbo charged and charge air cooled
Check digit
Model year 8: 2008
Plant K: Kawasaki
Plant sequential number

1-3

Vehicle identification number (VIN)

The VIN is stamped on a plate that is located as
shown in the illustration.

The VIN comprises 17 numbers and letters, the
meanings of which are listed below.

Z11959

Z11769

J AA6L D 8S1 K

C: 16,001 to 19,500 lbs. / Hydraulic

B: FE84D
C: FE85D
D: FE84 W
E: FG84D

E: 3.2 to 3.49 m (10.49 to 11.44 ft.)
F: 3.5 to 3.79 m (11.48 to 12.43 ft.)
G: 3.8 to 4.09 m (12.46 to 13.41 ft.)
H: 4.1 to 4.39 m (13.45 to 14.40 ft.)
J: 4.4 to 4.69 m (14.43 to 15.38 ft.)
K: 4.7 to 4.99 m (15.41 to 16.37 ft.)

1-4 Recommendation to drivers

Z11771

Maintenance

Checking your vehicle at regular intervals is very
important for maximizing performance and extend­ing service life. It is recommended that you make a
habit of performing the following inspections.
This manual describes simple maintenance checks
and procedures that can be carried out by the
owner. If you have difficulty or your vehicle needs
maintenance work that is not shown in this manual,
please refer to an authorized dealer.

1 New vehicle inspection

After you have driven the first 4,000 km (2,500
miles), your vehicle requires a special inspection
and adjustments to compensate for the initial settle­ment of various parts. When the distance has been
reached, have your vehicle inspected by an autho­rized dealer by showing them this Owner’s Manual.

2 Pre-operational check

Make a habit of checking your vehicle at the start of
every day’s operation. This will ensure safe and
comfortable operation. P. 12-9

Z01367

3 Periodic inspection

In addition to maximizing the vehicle’s working life,
regular inspections also help prevent accidents.
Periodic inspection is based on either the distance
traveled (odometer reading) or period of use
(months/years).
The intervals between and content of periodic
inspections are as shown in the Maintenance
Schedule section. Please adhere to the mainte­nance schedule carefully.

Z01368

1-5

Fuels

Use only diesel fuels conforming to the following
recommendations, without any additives, for diesel
engines installed in Mitsubishi Fuso trucks.

1 Diesel-fuel properties

The following recommendations concerning diesel
fuel used with Mitsubishi Fuso diesel engines are
given for optimum fuel economy and performance.

Use condition Recommendation

Normal operation at
temperatures above
–12°C (10°F).

Operation at tempera­tures below –12°C
(10°F), or long-hour no­load operation.

NOTE:
* ASTM is an acronym for the American Society for
Testing and Materials which recommends fuel con­taining 0.0015% – basis 15 ppm sulfur or less sulfur
content.
Note that a sulfur content exceeding 0.0015% –
basis 15 ppm sulfur deteriorates the performance of
emission control device.

ASTM D-975

Grade Ultra Low Sulfur

Grade 2-D*

ASTM D-975

Grade Ultra Low Sulfur

Grade 1-D*

To meet fuel requirements, it is necessary to obtain
cooperation from a reputable fuel oil supplier. Both
fuel suppliers and users are responsible for keeping
fuel clean.

2 Diesel fuel to be used in your engine

Use only a ultra low sulfur diesel fuel (with a sulfur
content of 15 ppm or lower) for refueling your Mitsu­bishi Fuso diesel engine. Otherwise, the catalyst
inside the diesel particulate filter (DPF) will not work
effectively and the DPF’s performance of removing
small particles (particulate matter or PM) in exhaust
gases will be degraded. Furthermore, your truck will
not meet emission regulations if you replenish it
with a non-approved fuel.

1-6 Recommendation to drivers

3 Danger of fire and explosion by using

mixed fuel

Fuel containing 5% gasoline has a flash point as
low as 0°C (32°F), which can lead to a fire or explo­sion while the engine is running.

DANGER

NEVER MIX DIESEL FUEL WITH GASOLINE,
GASOHOL OR ALCOHOL.
USE OF FUEL MIXED WITH ONE OR MORE
OF THESE COULD LEAD TO A FIRE OR
EXPLOSION INVOLVING SERIOUS INJURY,
DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. IF YOU
ACCIDENTALLY USE GASOLINE OR ALCO­HOL WHEN REFUELING THE VEHICLE,
REMOVE ALL OF IT FROM THE FUEL SYS­TEM.

4 Adverse effects of mixed fuel on engine

Using diesel fuel mixed with gasoline, alcohol, or
both, has the following adverse effects on the
engine:

•••• Fuel viscosity becomes lower, resulting in

excessive wear, damage, and failure of fuel sys­tem parts.

•••• Difficulty in starting the engine will result due to

a reduced cetane number.

CAUTION

•••• The lower the cetane number, the more likely

internal engine damage will occur.

•••• Do not add antifreeze agents or other sub-

stances to the fuel. They could damage the
engine’s fuel injection system.

•••• If the fuel tank cap and breather (air hole)

become so dirty that the breather gets
blocked, the fuel tank may deform and the
fuel injection system may fail. Be sure to
clean them regularly.

1-7

5 Refueling

WARNING

•••• Stop the engine before fueling.

•••• Never smoke when fueling since diesel

fuel could ignite or explode.
Never operate lighters or other items that
emit sparks.

•••• If you inadvertently put gasoline in the fuel

tank, pump it all out. Running the engine
with gasoline in the tank could cause a fire
or explosion endangering your or other
people’s lives.

CAUTION

Be careful not to allow the engine to run out of
fuel. Engine stall resulting from an empty tank
could cause damage to the fuel injection sys­tem.

NOTE:
Air will be present in the fuel system after the
engine has run out of fuel. This air will prevent the
engine from restarting even after it is adequately
refueled. You must bleed the fuel system before the
engine can be started.

P. 1 3 - 2 7

<125-liter fuel tank>

<113-liter fuel tank>

•••• 125-liter fuel tank

The fuel tank is on the right-hand side of the vehi­cle. To open the cap, slowly turn it counterclock­wise. To close the cap, turn it fully clockwise.

Fuel tank capacity

125 liters (33 gallons)

•••• 113-liter fuel tank

<FE: other than Crew-cab models>

The fuel tank is at the rear of the vehicle. To open
the fuel tank cap, slowly turn it counterclockwise. To
close the cap, turn it clockwise until you hear a click.

Fuel tank capacity

113 liters (29.8 gallons)

Z11891

1-8 Recommendation to drivers

Z12537

WARNING

•••• When filling the fuel tank using a gun-type

fuel pump, do not continue pumping after
the pump automatically stops. (The tank is
full at this point.) When filling the fuel tank
using any other method, stop as soon as
the surface of the fuel becomes visible
through the opening of the fuel filler. If you
supply so much fuel that it comes up to
the opening, fuel may leak though the
check valve when the vehicle starts
moving and when it stops moving. If fuel
leaks, carefully wipe it all up to prevent the
risk of fire.

•••• If the pointer of the fuel gauge is above the

“F” mark, do not add the fuel any more.

Handling of the new vehicle

The way the vehicle is handled when new greatly
affects its subsequent performance and service life.
Observe the following precautions when handling
the new vehicle.

1 Maintenance

The “new vehicle inspection” is very important for
extending the service life of your vehicle. We
strongly recommend that you have this inspection
carried out by an authorized dealer. Be sure to give
the dealer this manual at that time.
During the initial run-in period, oil is quickly contam­inated. Replace the following oils and oil filter ele­ments at the time of the “new vehicle inspection”.

At 4,000 km (2,500 miles)

•••• Engine oil

•••• Manual transmission gear oil

•••• Transfer gear oil <FG>

•••• Front axle housing gear oil <FG>

•••• Rear axle housing gear oil

Z08646

1-9

2 Maximum engine speed during run-in

period

To avoid overburdening a new engine, limit engine
RPM to that indicated below for the first 1,000 km
(600 miles).
Then, run in your vehicle step by step at various
speeds, beginning with low gears.

Maximum engine RPM during run-in period

1,800 rpm

Reporting safety defects

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that
could cause a crash or could cause injury or death,
you should immediately inform both the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and
the Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA).
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open
an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect
exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall
and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot
become involved in individual problems between
you, your dealer, or MFTA.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-

9153) or write to: Administrator, National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street,
S.W., Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from the Vehicle Safety Hotline.
For further information, please visit the following
NHTSA website:
http://www.safercar.gov

1-10 Recommendation to drivers

Obtaining service

At Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA),
we are proud of the quality and workmanship that is
built into every MFTA Truck. We are equally proud
of our corporate commitment to promote the highest
possible degree of customer satisfaction with our
products and services.

Today’s trucks are extremely complex and are com­prised of an enormous number of individual parts.
Occasionally, a failure of one of these parts may
occur. Should you experience such a failure, we are
confident that you will find an Authorized Dealer
prepared to provide you with high quality service.
Every Authorized Dealer has trained personnel,
plus the tools and equipment necessary to provide
for your various service needs. In the event that a
problem arises, we ask you to follow the procedure
outlined as follows, and in the sequence listed:

STEP 1: Contact your Nearest Authorized Dealer

This is the most direct and expedient way to obtain
service. Each Authorized Dealer has the ultimate
responsibility for providing the services and repairs
you may need. We recommend that you contact the
Service Manager of your nearest Authorized Dealer
for assistance. In the event that you feel additional
assistance is required, ask to speak to the General
Manager of the Authorized Dealer.

STEP 2: Contact MFTA

After the completion of Step 1, and in the event that
your nearest Authorized Dealer has been unable to
satisfactorily resolve the problem, please contact
MFTA’s Customer Service Representative at 1-877-
711-0707.

Please be prepared to provide the following infor­mation when you call:

•••• Your Name, Company Name, Address, Tele-

phone Number

•••• Vehicle Model

•••• Vehicle Model Year

•••• Vehicle Identification Number

•••• Mileage

•••• Name of Dealer contacted under Step 1, if appli-

cable

•••• Details of the Complaint/Comment

1-11

You also may correspond with the Customer Ser­vice Representative in writing, addressed to:

MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC.
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
2015 CENTER SQUARE RD.
LOGAN TOWNSHIP, NJ 08085

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2. Warning labels

Locations in cab ................................................................................................................. 2-3

Locations outside cab ........................................................................................................ 2-5

2-2 Warning labels

•••• The caution and warning labels show important

information. Be sure to read them before using
the vehicle.

•••• If any label has peeled so it is difficult to read, is

scratched or otherwise damaged, or has peeled
off completely, please inform an authorized
dealer. The warning and caution labels apply
only to the vehicle itself, not to any equipment
mounted on the vehicle. For information on cau­tion and warning labels that apply to equipment
mounted on the vehicle, please refer to the
Owner’s Manual supplied by the manufacturer
of the equipment.

•••• The caution and warning labels are located in

the cab as shown below. Samples of these
labels are indicated in this and following pages.

Locations in cab

2-3

DPF indicator lamp

Parking
<Automatic transmission vehicles>

Fuel

Hydraulic brake booster
<FE85>

Towing <Automatic
transmission vehicles>

Transfer lever <FG>

Voltage

DPF system

again

Primarily

Fuse

Limited slip differential

Hydraulic brake booster
<FE85>

normal

113-liter fuel tank
<FE: other than
Crew-cab models>

Z17777

2-4 Warning labels

Engine inspection hatch
<Crew-cab models>

Z17778

Locations outside cab

2-5

Pressure cap

Engine oil Automatic transmission fluid

113-liter fuel tank

High-current fuse

Oil cooler <Automatic
transmission vehicles>

<FE: other than
Crew-cab models>

Oil cooler
<Automatic
transmission
vehicles>

<The oil cooler
of Crew-cab
model is installed
in the other side>

Battery

113-liter fuel tank
<FE: other than
Crew-cab models>

Z16848

2-6 Warning labels

Cab tilt function
<Vehicles other than Crew-cab models>

125-liter fuel tank

Cab tilt function
<Vehicles other than Crew-cab models>

Limited slip differential

125-liter fuel tank

Z17822

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3. Opening and closing

Starter key .......................................................................................................................... 3-2

Doors ................................................................................................................................. 3-2

Central door locks .............................................................................................................. 3-4

Keyless entry system ........................................................................................................ 3-5

Entering and leaving the vehicle ...................................................................................... 3-10

Door window glass ........................................................................................................... 3-12

3-2 Opening and closing

Z08736

Starter key

•••• There are two starter keys: a main key and a

sub key .
You can use either of these starter keys for lock­ing/unlocking the doors and starting/stopping
the engine.

•••• Please make a note of the starter key number

. You can purchase additional starter keys

from an authorized dealer.

Doors

WARNING

•••• To help prevent accidents, always check

for vehicles and pedestrians approaching
from behind before opening the doors.

•••• Driving with a door ajar can be very dan-

gerous. Make sure the doors are com­pletely closed before starting.

•••• Exercise caution when opening a door in

strong wind. Otherwise, the wind could
catch the door and suddenly blow it open.

•••• Exercise caution when opening a door on

a downward slope. Otherwise, the inclina­tion of the vehicle could cause the door to
suddenly fall open.

•••• When leaving the vehicle, take with you

any children or pets who was riding in the
cab. Never leave children or pets in the
cab. A child left in the cab could interfere
with the vehicle, causing it to move or
catch fire. Also, the cab gets extremely hot
in sunshine and in hot weather so a child
left in the cab could suffer heatstroke.

•••• When closing a door, be careful not to trap

your hand or anything else.

NOTE:

•••• Only open or close a door slowly without apply-

ing undue force; otherwise the door components
could be damaged.

•••• Do not swing on or hang anything heavy on any

of the doors. Doing so could damage the door
components.

Z10730

3-3

1 From the outside

••••

To open, pull the outer handle toward you.

•••• Use the starter key to lock or unlock the door.

•••• It is possible to lock each door without using the

starter key. With the driver’s door or assistant
driver’s door, push the lock knob toward the
front of the vehicle then pull the outer handle
and keep it pulled as you close the door. With a
rear door, push the lock knob down then pull
the outer handle and keep it pulled as you close
the door.

NOTE:

•••• If your vehicle is not a Crew-cab model vehicle,

locking the driver’s door using the starter key or
lock knob also causes the assistant driver’s door
to automatically lock.
On the other hand, unlocking the driver’s door
using the starter key or lock knob unlocks only
the driver’s door.

•••• When you leave your vehicle, be sure to remove

the starter key from the starter switch to prevent
theft.

•••• Be careful not to lock the doors with the starter

key inside the vehicle.

Z10731

3-4 Opening and closing

Z10732

2 From the inside

••••

To close, use the door waist bar . Close the
door completely.

•••• To lock the driver’s door or assistant driver’s

door, push the lock knob toward the front of
the vehicle. To lock a rear door, push the lock
knob down.

•••• To unlock and open the driver’s door or assist-

ant driver’s door, push the lock knob toward the
rear of the vehicle then pull the inner handle .
To unlock and open a rear door, pull up the lock
knob then pull the inner handle .

CAUTION

Closing the door by pulling any part other than
the door waist bar could damage the door
mechanism.

Central door locks

Z14894

<Vehicles other than Crew-cab models>

•••• When the “LOCK” side of the switch is

pressed, both doors are locked. When the
“UNLK” side of the switch is pressed, both doors
are unlocked.

•••• When the lock knob on the driver’s door is

pushed forward, the passenger’s door is also
automatically locked. If the lock knob on either
door is subsequently pushed rearward, only that
door is unlocked.

•••• When the driver’s door is locked from the out-

side using the starter key, the passenger’s door
is automatically also locked. If the starter key is
subsequently used to unlock either door, the
other door remains locked.

3-5

Keyless entry system

<Vehicles other than Crew-cab models>

1 The Grant of Equipment Authorization certificate for wireless transmitter

(remote control switch) RKE Transmitter MDL E11TG

Z16853

1. FCC ID: MOZE11TG

2. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:

•••• This device may not cause harmful interference.

•••• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

3. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.