Mitsubishi FG 2010, 2010 Fuso FG Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manua

Owner’s Manual

2010 Model

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.

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:

Precautions that should be taken when handling danger-

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

ous 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.

NOTE: Suggestions or supplementary information for more effi-

cient use of equipment or better understanding.

Q California Proposition 65 Warning

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 -

Z11767

Chassis number

Vehicle model

2 Engine number

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

Example: 4M50 -

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.

Z11768

<Crew-cab model>

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

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

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

Line A: FE83D

B: FE84D C: FE85D D: FE84DW E: FG84D

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

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.) 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

1-4 Recommendation to drivers

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.

Z11771

Z01367

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

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.

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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.

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.

ASTM D-975

Grade Ultra Low Sulfur

Grade 2-D*

ASTM D-975

Grade Ultra Low Sulfur

Grade 1-D*

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.

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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.

<125-liter fuel tank>

<113-liter fuel tank>

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

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

1000 km (600 miles)

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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

Z18525

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

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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 ........................................................................................................ 2-6

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>

Towing <Automatic transmission vehicles>

Hydraulic brake booster <FE85>

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

Voltage

Limited slip differential

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 <FE: other than

High-current fuse

Oil cooler <Automatic transmission vehicles>

Crew-cab models>

Oil cooler <Automatic transmission vehicles>

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

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.

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

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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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