ESP MITSUBISHI GRANDIS 2008 (in English) Owner's Guide

Starting and driving
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4 Auto-speed (cruise) control
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Auto-speed control is an automatic speed control system. It lets
you keep the same driving speed, auto-speed control can be
used at about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more. It is especially useful
for highway driving. Auto-speed control does not work at
speeds below about 40 km/h (25 mph).
NOTE●Auto-speed control may not be able to keep your speed on
uphills or downhills.
●Your speed may drop on a steep uphill. You must use the
accelerator pedal if you want to stay at your set speed.
●Your speed may increase to more than the set speed on a
steep downhill. You must use the brake to control your
speed. If your speed increases too much, turn off the auto-
speed control. (Refer to “To deactivate” on page 4-50.)
A- Main switch
B- Auto-speed control lever
CAUTION
!●For safety reasons, deactivate the cruise control sys-
tem using the main switch (A) when you are not
using the auto-speed control system.
(Refer to “To deactivate” on page 4-50.)
●Auto-speed control is not recommended when driv-
ing conditions will not allow you to stay at the same
speed, such as in heavy traffic or on roads that are
winding, icy, snow-covered, wet, or slippery, or on a
steep downhill.●For vehicles with M/T, if you shift to “N” (Neutral)
position in auto-speed control mode without press-
ing the clutch first, the engine will run too fast and
might be damaged.
CAUTION
!
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For pleasant driving
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The outlet port (except “ ”), recirculation/outside air select
and blower speed, and ON/OFF of air conditioning will be con-
trolled automatically.
To stop the system, turn the blower speed selection dial to the
“OFF” position.NOTE●Set the temperature at about 22 under normal conditions.
●While the engine coolant temperature is low, the tempera-
ture of the air from the heater will be cool/cold until the
engine warms up, even if you have selected warm air with
the dial. To prevent the windscreen and windows from
fogging up, the ventilator mode will be changed to “ ”
and the blower speed will be reduced.
●If the blower speed selection dial, air conditioning switch,
mode selection dial, or air selection switch is operated
while the system is operating in the AUTO mode, the acti-
vated function overrides the corresponding function of
automatic control. All other functions remain under auto-
matic control.
Operating the system in manual air mode
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Blower speed and ventilator mode may be controlled manually
by setting the blower speed selection dial and the mode selec-
tion dial to the desired positions. To return to automatic opera-
tion, set the dials to the “AUTO” position.Demisting of the windscreen and door windows
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To remove frost or mist from the windscreen and door win-
dows, use the mode selection dial (“ ” or “ ”).
CAUTION
!●For safety, make sure you have a clear view through
all the windows.
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Follow the steps described below.
1. Press either the TUNE/SEEK button (2 or 3) to tune the
frequency to be entered in the memory.
2. Press one of the memory select buttons (4) for 2 seconds
or longer. The sound will be momentarily interrupted
while the frequency is being entered into the memory.
The number of the button corresponding to the entry in the
memory and the frequency are displayed.
3. The preset memory setting is retrieved by pressing the
button and then releasing it within 2 seconds.
Automatic setting
With the method, all manually set stations in the band currently
selected for reception are replaced with stations in the same
band that are automatically selected in order of signal strength.
The radio automatically selects 6 stations in the FM band (FM3
station only) and 6 stations each in the MW and LW band.
Follow the steps described below.
1. With the radio mode selected, hold down the AM/FM but-
ton (1) for 2 seconds or longer. The 6 stations with the
best signal strength will automatically be assigned to the
memory select buttons (4), with the lowest-frequency sta-
tion being assigned to the lowest-number button.
2. When you subsequently press a memory select button to
select a channel number, the radio will begin receiving the
station assigned to that number.NOTE●If you press the AM/FM button (1) for 2 seconds or longer
while tuning in the FM1 or FM2 band, the radio will auto-
matically switch to the FM3 band, where the automatic
seeking/storing will be activated.
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NOTE●If the TUNE/SEEK button (5 or 6) is pressed for more
than 1 second, the radio will try to find out another broad-
cast of the same program type as currently selected.
●If no station is found with your desired PTY, the display
will show “EMPTY” for about 5 seconds and the radio
will return to the previous station.How to enter PTYs in the memory
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As many as 6 PTYs can be entered in the memory.
Follow the steps described below.
1. Press either the TUNE/SEEK button (5 or 6) to tune the
PTY to be entered in the memory.
2. Press one of the memory select buttons (3) for 2 seconds
or longer. The sound will be momentarily interrupted
while the PTY is being entered into the memory. The
number of the button corresponding to the entry into the
memory and the PTY are displayed.
3. The preset memory setting is retrieved by pressing the
button and then releasing it within about 2 seconds.
To change the language of PTY display
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You can select your favourite language among English, French,
German, Swedish, Spanish and Italian.
1. Press the “MENU” button (A) to select the language of
PTY display mode.
Refer to “Function setup mode” on page 5-35.
2. Press the audio adjust button (B) to select a language.NOTE●After selecting a mode, you can leave the function setup
mode by taking either of the following steps:
• Press the “MENU” button for at least 2 seconds.
• Make no entry for 7 seconds.
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Traffic information
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The radio will automatically tune in to traffic information
broadcasts while receiving FM broadcasts or playing compact
discs.
To select this function, follow the instructions below.
1. Press the TP button (7). The display will show “TP” (12).
If the RDS data can be read, the display will show “RDS”
(10). If not, the display will show “NO RDS” for about
5 seconds.
2. If the radio detects traffic information on either the station
currently selected or another station, the display will show
“TRAF INF” for 5 seconds followed by a 2-second indi-
cation of the frequency. Then, it will show the name of the
station broadcasting the traffic information to which you
will listen. The volume level is set separately for listening
to normal audio programs and for listening to traffic infor-
mation. The volume level will therefore change automati-
cally to that set when traffic information was last received.
When the traffic information broadcast is over, the radio
will return to the previously received program and to the
corresponding volume level.
3. Press the TP button (7) to return to the previous condition.NOTE●While “TP” is illuminated, the radio stops only at TP sta-
tions even if the TUNE/SEEK button (5 or 6) is pressed.
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Emergency broadcasts
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If an emergency broadcast is caught while receiving a FM
broadcast or playing back a compact disc with the ignition
switch in “ACC” or “ON” position, the display will show
“ALARM” and the emergency broadcast will interrupt the cur-
rent program. The volume level is set separately for listening to
normal audio programs and for listening to emergency broad-
casts. The volume level will therefore change automatically to
that set when an emergency broadcast or traffic information
broadcast was last received. When the emergency broadcast is
over, the radio will return to the previously received program
and to the corresponding volume level.
Function setup mode
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It is possible to change the following functions:
●AF
●CT
●REG
●TP-S
●Language of PTY display
1. Press the “MENU” button to select the function setup
mode.
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Vehicle care
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During cold weatherThe salt and other chemicals spread on the roads in some areas
in winter can have a harmful effect on the vehicle body. You
should therefore wash the vehicle as often as possible in
accordance with our care-instructions. It is recommended to
have a preservative applied and the underfloor protection
checked before and after the cold weather season.
After washing your vehicle, wipe off all waterdrops from the
rubber parts around the doors to prevent the doors from freez-
ing.NOTE●To prevent freezing of the weatherstripping on the doors,
bonnet, etc., they should be treated with silicone spray.
●Refrain from using a car wash as its brushes may
scratch the paint surface, causing it to lose its gloss.
Scratches will be especially visible on darker col-
oured vehicles.●Never spray or splash water on the electrical compo-
nents in the engine compartment, as this may
adversely affect engine starting.
Exercise caution also when washing the underbody;
be careful not to spray water into the engine com-
partment.●Some types of hot water washing equipment apply
high pressure and heat to the vehicle. They may
cause heat distortion and damage to the vehicle resin
parts and may result in flooding of the vehicle inte-
rior. Therefore; observe the following.
• Maintain a good distance of approx. 50 cm or more
between the vehicle body and the washing nozzle.
• When washing around the door glass, hold the
nozzle at a distance of more than 50 cm and at
right angles to the glass surface.
●Using an automatic car wash, pay attention to the
following items, refering to the operation manual or
consulting a car wash operator. If the following pro-
cedure is not followed, it could result in damage to
your vehicle.
• The outside mirrors are retracted.
• The rear wiper arm assembly is taped or removed.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a rear deflector or
roof rails, consult a car wash operator before using
the car wash.CAUTION
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●After washing the vehicle, drive the vehicle slowly
while lightly depressing the brake pedal several
times in order to dry out the brakes.
Leaving the brakes wet could result in reduced
braking performance.
Also, there is a possibility that they could freeze up
or become inoperative due to rust, rendering the
vehicle unable to move.
CAUTION
!
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8-2 Maintenance
8Service precautions
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Adequate care of your vehicle at regular intervals serves to pre-
serve the value and appearance as long as possible.
Maintenance items as described in this owner’s manual can be
performed by the owner.
Maintenance items as described in this Owner’s Manual can be
performed by the owner.
We recommend you to have the periodic inspection and main-
tenance performed by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point or another specialist. In the event a malfunction
or other problem is discovered, we recommend you to have it
checked and repaired. This section contains information on
inspection maintenance procedures that you can do yourself.
Follow the instructions and cautions for each of the various
procedures.
WARNING
!●When checking or servicing the inside of the engine
compartment, make sure the engine is switched off
and has had a chance to cool down.●If it is necessary to do work in the engine compart-
ment with the engine running, be especially careful
that your clothing, hair, etc., does not become caught
by the fan, drive belts, or other moving parts.●The fan may turn on automatically even if the
engine is not running; turn the ignition key to
“LOCK” position and remove the key to ensure
safety while you work in the engine compartment.●Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open flames
around fuel or battery. The fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when working around the
battery. It contains poisonous and corrosive sulphu-
ric acid.●Do not get under your vehicle with just the body
jack supporting it. Always use automotive jack
stands.●Improper handling of components and materials
used in the vehicle can endanger your personal
safety. We recommend you to consult a specialist for
necessary information.
WARNING
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To check the fluid levelCheck the fluid level in the reservoir while the engine is idling.
Check to make certain that the power steering fluid level is
always between the “MAX” and “MIN” level markings on the
fluid reservoir and refill the fluid, if necessary.Recommended fluidUse “Genuine MITSUBISHI Power Steering Fluid” or “ATF
DEXRON III / DEXRON II”.
Battery
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The condition of the battery is very important for quick starting
of the engine and proper functioning of the vehicle’s electrical
system. Regular inspection and care are especially important in
cold weather.NOTE●After replacing the battery, the electronic control system
data for the automatic transmission, etc., will be erased.
As a result, shift shocks may occur.
Shift shocks will become smoother after several changes
in speed.
●Memory data for settings made by the user may be erased
when the battery is replaced. If this happens, establish the
settings again using the relevant procedures.
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Maintenance
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●Some fuses may not be installed on your vehicle, depend-
ing on the vehicle model or specifications.
●The table above shows the main equipment corresponding
to each fuse.
The fuse box does not contain spare 7.5 A, 10 A and 15 A
fuses. If a fuse of one of these capacities blows, replace it
temporarily by borrowing the one that matches from:
7.5 A: Outside rear-view mirrors
10 A: Radio (Engine compartment)
15 A: Cigarette lighter
Replace the borrowed fuse as soon as possible.
No.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
1 Ignition coil 10 A
2 Gauge 7.5 A
3 Reversing lamp 7.5 A
4 Cruise control 7.5 A
5 Relay 7.5 A
6 Heated door mirror 7.5 A
7 Windscreen wiper 30 A
8 Engine control 7.5 A
9 Cigarette lighter 15 A
10 — — —
11 Outside rear-view mirrors 7.5 A
12 Engine control 7.5 A
13 — — —
14 Rear window wiper 15 A
15 Central door locks 15 A
16 Rear fog lamp 10 A
17 — — —
18 — — —
19 Heater 30 A
20 Rear window demister 30 A
21 Sunroof 20 A
22 Heated seat 20 A
23 Rear air conditioning 20 A
24 Starter 10 A
25 — Spare fuse 30 A
26 — Spare fuse 20 A
27 — Spare fuse 30 A No.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
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