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system. The light should come on for a few minutes when the ignition is
turned on - this shows that the self-test is being done. When the test is
completed successfully then the light is extinguished. If the light stays on then
it is a warning that the air-bag will not work.
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Button for
odometer
- one push toggles the display (29) between odometer
and
trip
distance. A sustained push will reset the trip distance to zero.
29
Odometer display. Only on when ignition is on.
2.2
Selecting the right gear
2.2.1
Gear shift
The automatic gearshift is mounted on the steering column. The side of the steering
column shows the stepped gear pattern. Note that it is basically a valley with N at the
lowest point (furthest away from the driver).
Lift the gear directly towards your chest to move it out of park (P). Thereafter it is
away from your chest until it gets to neutral (N). From N to low gear (L) the gear
lever needs to again be lifted towards your chest.
2.2.2
Overdrive selection
Overdrive (O/D) is activated/ deactivated by a button at the end of the automatic
gearshift. When deactivated then the 'O/D Off' light illuminates (see Figure 1: 1).
Overdrive ON can safely be used for town driving and a lightly loaded vehicle.
Overdrive ON permits the automatic transmission control logic to make use of (1) an
overdrive clutch and (2) a lock on the torque converter [3]. Consequentially with
overdrive on the driver will feel several small gear changes between the three main
gears. With overdrive ON the vehicle effectively has another top gear.
Switch overdrive OFF if you need slower speeds with greater torque, e.g. heavily
loaded or difficult terrain. With overdrive OFF the gearbox controller is limited to
using only the three main gears. If the vehicles is repeatedly making multiple small
gear changes when under load, then move overdrive to OFF until conditions change.
This will make the vehicle easier to drive. This also has the important benefit of
reducing heat generation in the gearbox. Over temperature of gearbox will activate
the A/T warning light. (Stop and idle for 5 minutes in park.)
2.2.3
4WD transmission selection
The driver has to manually engage and disengage four wheel drive (4WD) using the
"Super Select" selection lever. This is typical of a full 4WD vehicle, and gives the
Delica full 4WD capability (the same capability as the Mitsubishi Pajero for