Technical Service Bulletins RV-Meter Driving Range
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1. 2001 Mitsubishi Truck Montero Sport LTD 2WD V6 3 5L SOHC Copyright 2011 ALLDATA 10 40 Page 1 Vehicle All Technical Service Bulletins RV Meter Driving Range Compass Display Incorrect No TSB 01 54 011 DATE November 2001 MODEL 2001 02 Montero SUBJECT INCORRECT COMPASS DISPLAY AND RV METER DISPLAY ERRORS AFTER REFUELING PURPOSE This bulletin addresses the following display error issues concerning the RV Meter in the 2001 02 Montero Incorrect Compass Display RV Meter Driving Range Display Error After Re Fueling BACKGROUND INFORMATION RV Meter Driving Range Display Error After Re Fueling PROBLEM A Customer may report that the RV Meter Driving Range display does not Change after refueling CAUSE This Condition will usually happen when less than 6 6 gallons of gasoline is put in the tank at a single stop To prevent random Changes in the driving range reading due to sloshing of fuel in the tank the Driving Range display will not update unless more than 6 6 gallons of fuel is pumped into the tank REMEDY There is no remedy for this Condition other than always pumping 6 6 gallons or more into the fuel tank at each fill up This Condition is simply a characteristic of the RV Meter For Correct Driving Range display inform the customer of the characteristics of the RV Meter Driving Range display Make sure they understand that if they fill the tank with less than 6 6 gallons of fuel the Driving Range display will not sho2. 6 3 5L SOHC Copyright 2011 ALLDATA 10 40 Page 4 B Compass Variance Adjustment During PDI service and also under certain circumstances as during a long distance cross country trip it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance Compass variance is the difference between the earth s magnetic north and true geographic north If not adjusted to account for compass variance the compass could give false readings 1 Press the ADJ button 2 3 Press either the lt or gt function button until the correct zone number appears in the display NOTE Pressing either the lt or gt function button for more than one second will cause fast forwarding reversing of the zone numbers 4 When the compass variance is set press the ADJ button WARRANTY INFORMATION Malfunctioning or inoperative RV Meters covered under MMSA warranty must ALWAYS be replaced using exchange units DO NOT REPLACE AN RV METER FROM DEALER STOCK 2001 Mitsubishi Truck Montero Sport LTD 2WD V6 3 5L SOHC Copyright 2011 ALLDATA 10 40 Page 5 Exchange units can be obtained from the same exchange centers you now use for Mitsubishi Electric radios CD players and amplifiers For more information refer to Warranty Bulletin 2001 014 H amp R Radio 800 523 6605 East RSSC 800 727 2346 Midwest Yamada Elec 800 826 4926 West
3. Y 2001 Mitsubishi Truck Montero Sport LTD 2WD V6 3 5L SOHC Copyright 2011 ALLDATA 10 40 Page 2 Checking Connection of System The RV Meter is reset by using the following system connection check procedures Use this procedure to reset the meter when the connection information is lost when you encounter ANY display errors or when ANY RV meter information fails to display l With the key in the OFF position push and hold the DISP button 2A While continuing to hold down the DISP button turn the ignition switch to ACC position Keep holding the DISP button until you hear a beep tone which will last for about 10 seconds You should then see the display shown Checking th am connection 3 As instructed in the display in step 2 turn the ignition key to the ON position to start the system connection check Completed the system connection 4 Wait for approximately 8 seconds The system will give a beep signal When the connection is completed this message will display NOTE After resetting the RV meter it will be necessary to reset the compass Use the following compass resetting procedures INCORRECT COMPASS DISPLAY A Compass Calibration The compass will usually adjust automatically when the vehicle is moving However the compass may at times require manual intervention If this occurs the RV Meter will display the Need to calibrate the compass message Follow the instructions below to calibrate the c
4. ompass 2001 Mitsubishi Truck Montero Sport LTD 2WD V6 3 5L SOHC Copyright 2011 ALLDATA 10 40 Page 3 10 10 pEr 30 F Need to calibrate the compass Please press the CAL COMP button APR 20 2000 I If the compass requires manual calibration the Need to calibrate the compass message will appear on the display for about 7 seconds and the direction indicator will blink Press the CAL COMP function button NOTE If the CAL COMP button is not pressed within the 7 second period the display will change to a blank compass screen If this happens it will be necessary to again re calibrate the compass by repeating steps through 4 2 3 Drive the vehicle slowly through a 360 turn in either direction in a safe open space with no other vehicles or buildings around This will automatically complete the adjustment calibrating the compass to the correct azimuth 10 10 Completed the calibration 4 After driving in circles the adjustment completes automatically and this message displays verifying completion of adjustment NOTE a The compass can only be adjusted at speeds of less than 2 mph 3 km h b The display may sometimes show the adjustment completion message when the vehicle begins to turn but then returns to showing the original compass direction In this case the compass has not adjusted itself correctly Make sure to turn the vehicle completely through a 360 turn 2001 Mitsubishi Truck Montero Sport LTD 2WD V
5. w accurate information Driving range information is covered in detail in the vehicle s owner s manual Encourage customers to read the owner s manual to become familiar with the Driving Range feature NOTE If the Driving Range display is still incorrect after 6 6 or more gallons of fuel are pumped into the fuel tank or if any other display feature of the RV Meter is inaccurate reset the meter Resetting the RV Meter can be accomplished by using the Checking connection of system instructions in the RV Meter section of both the Owner s Manual and Service Manual These instructions are also in the PROCEDURES section of this bulletin After resetting the RV Meter display it will be necessary to reset the compass function Instructions for resetting the compass are also included in this bulletin Incorrect Compass Display Under certain circumstances or when driving long distances during a cross country trip it will be necessary to adjust the RV Meter for compass variance Compass variance is the difference between the earth s magnetic north and true geographic north If not adjusted the compass displays incorrect direction readings For complete compass adjustment procedures refer to the following Compass Calibration and Variance Adjustment procedures in this bulletin For the customer s convenience these procedures are also detailed in the vehicle owner s manual AFFECTED VEHICLES 2001 02 Montero PROCEDURES RESETTING THE RV METER DISPLA
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