Mitsubishi Fuso FK 2008 User manual

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
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Foreword
Thank you for purchasing a Mitsubishi Fuso FK/FM series 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 manual 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
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Reading the handbook
QThe 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 manual may not apply to your
vehicle.
QThe following symbols are used throughout this manual:
: optional equipment
: requests that reader should refer to the page of the number indicated.
QThis manual contains important cautionary instructions and supplementary information
under the following four headings which identify the nature of the instructions and infor-
mation:
QCalifornia Proposition 65 Warning
DANGER Precautions that should be taken when handling danger-
ous substances such as battery fluid in order to prevent a
serious injury.
WARNING Precautionary instructions, which, if not observed, could
result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION 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.
DANGER
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS OR EMITS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUC-
TIVE HARM.
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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. ABS – driving hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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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1-1
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 ............................................................................................................... 1-9
1. Recommendation to drivers
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1-2 Recommendation to drivers
1 Chassis number
The chassis number is indicated on the left
frame, near the left front wheel.
2 Engine number
The engine number is indicated on the left side of
the crankcase.
The powerline label located in the position shown
indicates the vehicle model, chassis number and
information relevant to the vehicle’s power trans-
mission components.
Chassis and engine numbers
Powerline label
Z17218 Example: FK61FJ -
Vehicle model
Chassis number
Z13844
Example: 6M6 -
Engine number
Engine model
Z17219
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1-3
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.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Z17220
Country J: Japan
Make L: Mitsubishi Fuso
Type 6: Incomplete vehicle
Gross vehicle weight/Brake system
D: 19‚501 to 26‚000 lbs./Air over hydraulic
F: 26‚001 to 33‚000 lbs./Full air
H: 19‚501 to 26‚000 lbs./Full air
Line F: FK61F
J: FM65F
K: FK62F
L: FK65F
Series (Wheel base) F: 3.5 to 3.79 m (11.48 to 12.43 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.)
L: 5.0 to 5.29 m (16.40 to 17.35 ft.)
M: 5.3 to 5.59 m (17.38 to 18.33 ft.)
P: 5.9 to 6.19 m (19.35 to 20.30 ft.)
S: 6.2 to 6.59 m (20.34 to 21.62 ft.)
Cab/chassis type 1: Chassis cab
Engine E: 7.545 L diesel turbo charged and charge air cooled
Check digit
Model year 8: 2008
Plant K: Kawasaki
Plant sequential No.
J FD6L F 8E1 K
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1-4 Recommendation to drivers
Checking your vehicle at regular intervals is very
important for maximizing performance and extend-
ing 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 run-in
of various parts. When the distance has been
reached, have your vehicle inspected by an autho-
rized 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. 12-11
3 Periodic inspection
•In addition to maximizing the vehicle’s working
life, regular inspections also help prevent acci-
dents.
Periodic inspection is based on either the dis-
tance 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.
Maintenance
Z00011
Z17222
Z01367
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1-5
Use only diesel fuel, without any additives, for die-
sel 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.
NOTE:
* ASTM is an acronym for the American Society for
Testing and Materials which recommends fuel con-
taining 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.
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 Mitsu-
bishi 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.
Fuels
Use condition Recommendation
Normal operation at
temperatures above
–12°C (10°F)
ASTM D-975
Grade Ultra Low Sulfur
Grade 2-D*
Operation at tempera-
tures below –12°C
(10°F), or long-hour no-
load operation.
ASTM D-975
Grade Ultra Low Sulfur
Grade 1-D*
Z01368
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1-6 Recommendation to drivers
3 Danger of fire and explosion by using
mixed fuel
Do not use diesel fuel mixed with gasoline, gasohol
and/or alcohol. 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.
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 sys-
tem 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.
•If dirt blocks the fuel tank breather (air hole),
the tank may deform and the fuel injection
system may fail. Be sure to clean them regu-
larly.
5Refueling
DANGER
•NEVER MIX DIESEL FUEL WITH GASO-
LINE, 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 MISTAKENLY FILL THE FUEL
TANK WITH A MIXED FUEL, DRAIN OUT
ALL THE FUEL FROM THE FUEL SYSTEM.
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.
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1-7
CAUTION
When refueling the vehicle, take care to prevent
dirt and water from entering the fuel tank.
The fuel tank is on the left-hand side of the vehicle.
To open the cap, slowly turn it counterclockwise. To
close the cap, turn it fully clockwise.
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 sys-
tem.
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 6
Fuel tank capacity 200 liters (52.8 gallons)
WARNING
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 peo-
ple’s lives.
Z17221
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1-8 Recommendation to drivers
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 contam-
inated. Replace the following oils at the time of the
“new vehicle inspection”.
At 4‚000 km (2‚500 miles)
•Engine oil
•Manual transmission gear oil
•Axle housing gear oil
2 Maximum engine speed during run-in
period
To avoid overburdening the new engine, limit
engine RPM to those listed below for the first 1‚000
km (600 miles).
Then, run in your vehicle step by step at various
speeds, beginning with low gears.
Handling of the new vehicle
Maximum engine speed
during run-in period 2‚000 rpm
Z08648
Z02858
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1-9
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
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
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 com-
prised 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:
Reporting safety defects
Obtaining service
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1-10 Recommendation to drivers
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 infor-
mation 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
You also may correspond with the Customer Ser-
vice 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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2-1
Locations in cab ................................................................................................................. 2-3
Locations outside cab ........................................................................................................ 2-4
2. Warning labels
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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 cau-
tion 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.
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2-3
Locations in cab
Clutch pedal
<Manual transmission
vehicles>
Fuse
Starting the engine
while the cab is tilting
Automatic transmission
Towing <Automatic
transmission vehicles>
Parking brake
To shift into the P position
<Automatic transmission vehicles>
DPF system
DPF system
Tire and rim
Height control
<Air suspension vehicle>
Fuel
Z17503
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