Canter 2010
Owner’s Manual
2010 Model
Pub. No. MH996028
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.
© 2009 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.
1-1
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
, Vehicle type L, 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 for Mitsubishi Fuso
and make
Engine S: 4.899 L Diesel turbo charged and charge air cooled
Check digit
Model year A: 2010
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 AS1 K
C: 16,001 to 19,500 lbs. / Hydraulic
B: FE84D
C: FE85D
D: FE84DW
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. 12-10
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.
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 8
<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
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.
4000 km
(2500 miles)
Z18524
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
1-9
1000 km
(600 miles)
Z18525
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
2-1
2. Warning labels
Locations in cab ................................................................................................................. 2-3
Locations outside cab ........................................................................................................ 2-6
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
High exhaust system
temperature
Transfer lever <FG>
Voltage
Towing <Automatic
transmission vehicles>
Limited slip differential
Hydraulic brake booster
<FE85>
Hydraulic brake booster
<FE85>
113-liter fuel tank
<FE: other than
Crew-cab models>
Z18526
2-4 Warning labels
DPF system
DPF indicator lamp
Fuse
Fuel
Parking
<Automatic transmission vehicles>
Z19698
Engine inspection hatch
<Crew-cab models>
2-5
Z17778
2-6 Warning labels
Locations outside cab
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
2-7
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
3-1
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.
CAUTION
• Only open or close a door slowly without
applying 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
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