MITSUBISHI GRANDIS 2008 Owner's Manual (in English)

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Towing the vehicle by a tow truck
CAUTION
!●This vehicle must not be towed by a tow truck using
sling lift type equipment (Type A) as illustrated.
Using a sling lift will damage the bumper and front
end.●If the transmission is malfunctioning or damaged,
transport the vehicle with the driving wheels on a
carriage (Type C, D or E) as illustrated.●If you tow an A/T vehicle with the driving wheels on
the ground (Type B) as illustrated, make sure that
the towing speed and distance given below are never
exceeded, causing damage to the transmission.
Towing speed: 50 km/h (31 mph)
Towing distance: 30 km (19 miles)
For the towing speed and the towing distance, follow
the local driving laws and regulations.
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Towing with rear wheels off the ground (Type B)Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position (M/T) or
the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (A/T). Turn
the ignition key to the “ACC” position and secure the steering
wheel in a straight ahead position with a rope or tie-down strap.
Never place the ignition key in the “LOCK” position when
towing.
Towing with front wheels off the ground (Type C)Release the parking brake.
Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position (M/T) or
the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (A/T).Emergency towingIf towing service is not available in an emergency, your vehicle
may be temporarily towed by a rope secured to the towing
hook.
In case of your vehicle is to be towed by another vehicle or
your vehicle tows another vehicle, pay careful attention to the
following points.
CAUTION
!●Never tow an A/T vehicle with the rear wheels up
(and the front wheels on the ground) when the auto-
matic transmission fluid level is low. This may cause
serious and expensive damage to the transmission.
CAUTION
!●[For vehicles equipped with the Active stability con-
trol (ASC) system]
If the vehicle is towed with the ignition key in to the
“ON” position and only the front wheels or only the
rear wheels raised off the ground, the traction con-
trol system may operate, resulting in an accident.
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If your vehicle is to be towed by another vehicle1. Take out the towing hook, wheel nut wrench and jack bar.
(Refer to “Tools and jack” on page 6-10.)
2. Cover the tip of the jack bar with a cloth, then use it to
remove the cover (A) that is located on the front bumper.3. Use the wheel nut wrench (B) to securely mount the tow-
ing hook (C).
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4. Secure the tow rope to the front towing hook.NOTE●To avoid deforming or otherwise damaging the vehicle
body when hooking the rope onto the towing hook,
observe the following instructions:
• Mount the towing hook securely.
• Do not attach the rope to any part of the vehicle other
than the towing hook.
• Do not drive in a way that subjects the towing hook to
significant physical shock.5. Keep the engine running.
If the engine is not running, turn the ignition key to the
“ACC” or “ON” position to unlock the steering wheel.
6. Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position
(M/T) or the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) posi-
tion (A/T).
7. Turn on the hazard warning lamps if required by law.
(Follow the local driving laws and regulations.)
8. During towing make sure that close contact is maintained
between the drivers of both vehicles, and that the vehicles
travel at low speed.
CAUTION
!●Do not tow the vehicle with the rope at an excessive
diagonal angle.
CAUTION
!●When the engine is not running, the brake booster
and power steering pump do not operate. This
means higher brake depression force and higher
steering effort are required. Therefore, vehicle oper-
ation is more difficult than usual.●Do not leave the key in the “LOCK” position or do
not remove the ignition key from the ignition switch
while driving. The steering wheel will lock, causing
loss of control.
WARNING
!●To prevent entry of exhaust gas from the towing
vehicle, set your air selection switch to the recircula-
tion position.
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9. When towing is finished, remove the towing hook and
store it in the specified location. (Refer to “Tools and
jack” on page 6-10.)
When installing the cover on the bumper, align the tab (D)
with the notch (E) in the bumper and press the cover
securely into place.
CAUTION
!●The person in the vehicle being towed must pay
attention to the brake lamps of the towing vehicle
and make sure the rope never becomes slack.●Avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration and
sharp turning; such operation could cause damage
to the towing hooks or the tow rope.
People in the vicinity could be injured as a result.●When towing or being towed down a long slope, the
brakes may overheat reducing the effectiveness. In
this situation, have your vehicle transported by a
tow truck.●When the vehicle with A/T is to be towed by another
vehicle with all wheels on the ground, make sure
that the towing speed and distance given below are
never exceeded, causing damage to the transmission.
Towing speed: 50 km/h (31 mph)
Towing distance: 30 km (19 miles)
For the towing speed and the towing distance, follow
the local driving laws and regulations.
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If your vehicle tows another vehicleThe rear towing hook (A) is located as shown in the illustra-
tion. Secure the tow rope to the rear towing hook.NOTE●Using any part other than the designated towing hook (A)
could result in damage to vehicle body.
NOTE●Your vehicle should only be used to tow another vehicle if
the weight of the other vehicle is less than your vehicle.
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If your vehicle becomes stuck in sand, mud or
snowIf the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or mud, it can often
be moved by a rocking motion. Move the selector lever alter-
nately between the Sports mode and “R” (REVERSE) position
(with M/T, between 1st and Reverse), while applying slight
pressure to the accelerator pedal.
Avoid racing the engine or spinning the wheels. Prolonged
efforts to free a stuck vehicle may result in overheating and
transmission failure. Allow the engine to idle for a few minutes
to let the transmission cool between rocking attempts.
If the vehicle remains stuck after several rocking attempts, seek
other assistance.
On a flooded road●Avoid flooded roads. Water could enter the brake discs,
resulting in temporarily ineffective brakes. In such cases,
lightly depress the brake pedal to see if the brakes operate
properly. If they do not, lightly depress the pedal several
times while driving in order to dry the brake pads.
●When driving in rain or on a road with many puddles a
layer of water may form between the tyres and the road
surface.
This reduces a tyre’s frictional resistance on the road,
resulting in loss of steering stability and braking capabil-
ity.
To cope with this, observe the following items:
WARNING
!●When attempting to rock your vehicle out of a stuck
position, be sure that the area around the vehicle is
clear of people and physical objects. The rocking
motion may cause the vehicle to suddenly launch
forward or backward, causing injury or damage to
nearby people or objects.
(a) Drive your vehicle at a slow speed.
(b) Do not drive on worn tyres. Always maintain the
specified tyre inflation pressures.
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On a snow-covered or frozen road ●When driving on a snow-covered or frozen road, it is rec-
ommended that you use snow tyres or tyre chains.
Refer to the “Snow tyres” and “Tyre chains” sections.
●Avoid high-speed operation, sudden acceleration, abrupt
brake application and sharp cornering.
●Depressing the brake pedal during travel on snowy or icy
roads may cause tyre slippage and skidding. When trac-
tion between the tyres and the road is reduced the wheels
may skid and the vehicle cannot readily be brought to a
stop by conventional braking techniques. Braking will dif-
fer, depending upon whether you have anti-lock brakes
(ABS). As your vehicle is equipped with anti-lock brakes
(ABS), brake by pressing the brake pedal hard, and keep-
ing it pressed.
●Allow extra distance between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you, and avoid sudden braking.
On bumpy or rutted roadDrive as slow as possible when driving on bumpy or rutted
roads.
CAUTION
!●The impact on tyres and/or wheels driving on a
bumpy or rutted road can damage the tyre and /or
wheel.
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Vehicle care
Vehicle care precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 2
Cleaning the interior of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . .7- 3
Cleaning the exterior of your vehicle. . . . . . . . . . .7- 4
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In order to maintain the value of your vehicle, it is necessary to
perform regular maintenance using the proper procedures.
Always maintain your vehicle in compliance with any environ-
mental pollution control regulations. Carefully select the mate-
rials used for washing, etc., to be sure that they do not contain
corrosives. If in doubt, we recommend you to consult a special-
ist for selection of these materials.
CAUTION
!●Cleaning products can be dangerous. Some are poi-
sonous. Others can burst into flame if you strike a
match or drop them on a hot part of the vehicle.
Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a
closed space. When you use anything in a container
to clean your vehicle, always follow the instructions
and always open your vehicle doors or windows
when you’re cleaning the inside. Never use the fol-
lowing to clean your vehicle:
• Gasoline
• Paint Thinner
• Benzine
• Turpentine
• Naphtha
• Lacquer Thinner
• Carbon Tetrachloride
• Nail Polish Remover
• Acetone
●These are all dangerous, and can damage your vehi-
cle.
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