MITSUBISHI GRANDIS 2008 Owner's Manual (in English)

Maintenance
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Snow tyres
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The use of snow tyres is recommended for driving on snow and
ice. To preserve driving stability, mount snow tyres of the same
size and tread pattern on all four wheels.
Snow tyres worn more than 50 % are no longer suitable for use
as snow tyres.
Snow tyres which do not meet specifications must not be used.NOTE●The laws and regulations concerning snow tyres (driving
speed, required use, type, etc.) vary. Find out and follow
the laws and regulations in the area you intend to drive.
●If flange nuts are used on your vehicle, change to tapered
nuts when steel wheels are used.
CAUTION
!●If the tyres have arrows (A) indicating the correct
direction of rotation, swap the front and rear wheels
on the left hand side of the vehicle and the front and
rear wheels on the right hand side of the vehicle sep-
arately. Keep each tyre on its original side of the
vehicle. When fitting the tyres, make sure the
arrows point in the direction in which the wheels
will turn when the vehicle moves forward. Any tyre
whose arrow points in the wrong direction will not
perform to its full potential.
Front
CAUTION
!●Avoid the combined use of different types of tyres.
Using different types of tyres can affect vehicle per-
formance and safety.
CAUTION
!●Observe permissible maximum speed for your snow
tyres and the legal speed limit.
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Tyre chains
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If tyre chains have to be used, ensure that they are fitted only
on the drive wheels (front).
Use only tyre chains which are designed for use with the tyres
mounted on the vehicle: use of the incorrect size or type of
chain could result in damage to the vehicle body.
Before fitting tyre chains, We recommend you to consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
The speed limit for tyre chain is 50 km/h (31 mph) and remove
the tyre chains as soon as possible on snow free roads.
Ty r e s i z e
Wheel size
Max chain height
[mm]
215/60R16 16x6.5 JJ
9
215/55R17 17x7.0 J
WARNING
!●DO NOT use a jack when fitting the chains, as in the
conditions, the tyres may slip on the icy road causing
the vehicle to slip off the jack.
CAUTION
!●Practice fitting the chains before you need them.
Don’t expect help from other people in the cold.●Choose a clear straight stretch of road where you
can pull off and still be seen while you are fitting the
chains.●Do not fit chains before you need them. This will
wear out your tyres and the road surface.●After driving around 100-300 metres, stop and
retighten the chains.●Care should be taken with extremes of steering lock
to prevent possible contact between the chains and
the vehicle body.●Drive carefully and do not exceed 50 km/h (31 mph).
Remember, fitting chains is not going to stop acci-
dents from happening.●When tyre chains are installed, take care that they
do not damage the disc wheel or body.●Do not install a tyre chain on an emergency wheel
which is compact in size. If one of the front wheels
has punctured, replace it with one of the rear wheels
and install the compact spare wheel in that place
before fitting a tyre chain.
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NOTE●The laws and regulations concerning the use of tyre chains
vary. Find out and follow the laws and regulations in driv-
ing area.
In most countries, it is prohibited by the law to use tyre
chains on roads without snow.
Clutch pedal free play
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Press down the clutch pedal with your fingers until initial
resistance is felt.
This distance should be within the specified range.
If the clutch pedal free play is not within the standard range, we
recommend you to have it checked.
●An aluminium wheel can be damaged by a tyre
chain while driving. When fitting a tyre chain on an
aluminium wheel, take care that any part of the
chain and fitting cannot be brought into contact
with the wheel.●Remove the wheel covers before installing the tyre
chains, otherwise they may be damaged by the tyre
chain. (Refer to “wheel covers” on page 6-26.)●When installing or removing a tyre chain, take care
that hands and other parts of your body are not
injured by the sharp edges of the vehicle body.●Install the chains only on the front tyres and tighten
them as tightly as possible with the ends securely
fastened.
CAUTION
!
A- Free play: 4 to 13 mm
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8-28 Maintenance
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Stop the engine, depress the brake pedal several times, and
press down the pedal with your fingers until initial resistance is
felt. This distance should be within the specified range.
If the brake pedal free play is not within the standard range, we
recommend you to have it checked.
Parking brake lever stroke
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Pull the parking brake lever up to check the number of “clicks”
that the ratchet makes. One click represents a lever movement
of one notch. The lever should move the specified number of
notches for normal brake application.
If the parking brake lever stroke is out of the standard range,
we recommend you to have it checked.
A- Free play: 3 to 8 mm
A- Parking brake lever stroke: 5 to 6 notches
(Parking brake adjustment when pulled with the force of
200 N)
WARNING
!●Continued operation of the vehicle with the parking
brake lever or pedal out of adjustment may result in
the vehicle moving when unattended.
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Maintenance
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8 Wiper blades
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If the blades are frozen to the windscreen or rear window, do
not operate the wipers until the ice has melted and the blades
are freed, otherwise the wiper motor may be damaged.Wiper blade rubber replacementWindscreen wiper blades1. Lift the wiper arm off the windscreen.
2. Pull the wiper blade (A) downward to remove it com-
pletely from the wiper arm (B).NOTE●Do not allow the wiper arm to fall onto the windscreen; it
could damage the glass.3. Attach retainers (C) to a new wiper blade.
Refer to the illustration to ensure that the retainers are cor-
rectly aligned as you insert them into the groove.
NOTE●If retainers are not supplied with the new wiper blade, use
the retainers from the old blade.
4. Position the wiper blade stopper (D) as shown and insert
the blade into the wiper arm (B) from the lower end of the
arm.
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5. Slide the wiper blade (A) until it contacts the end of the
wiper arm (B).NOTE●After installation, gently pull up and down on the wiper
blade to make sure the stopper is securely engaged.
Rear window wiper blades1. Lift the wiper arm off the window glass.
2. Pull the wiper blade downward to disengage it from the
stopper (A) at the end of the wiper arm. Pull the wiper
blade further to remove it.
3. Slide a new wiper blade through the hook (B) on the wiper
arm.NOTE●Do not allow the wiper arm to fall onto the window glass;
it could damage the glass.
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4. Firmly insert the retainer (C) into the groove (D) in the
wiper blade.
Refer to the illustration to ensure that the retainers are cor-
rectly aligned as you insert them into the groove.NOTE●If a retainer is not supplied with the new wiper blade, use
the retainer from the old blade.
General maintenance
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Fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust gas leakageLook under the body of your vehicle to check for fuel, engine
coolant, oil and exhaust gas leaks.Exterior and interior lamp operationOperate the combination lamp switch to check that all lamps
are functioning properly.
If the lamps do not illuminate, the probable cause is a blown
fuse or defective lamp bulb. Check the fuses first. If there is no
blown fuse, check the lamp bulbs.
For information regarding the inspection and replacement of
the fuses and the lamp bulbs, refer to “Fuses” on page 8-33 and
“Replacement of lamp bulbs” on page 8-43.
If the fuses and bulbs are all OK, we recommend you to have
your vehicle checked and repaired.
WARNING
!●If you see a suspicious fuel leak or if you smell fuel,
do not operate the vehicle; we recommend you to
call for assistance.
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Meter, gauge and indicator/warning lamps oper-
ationRun the engine to check the operation of all meters, gauges,
and indicator/warning lamps.
If there is anything wrong, we recommend you to have your
vehicle inspected.Hinges and latches lubricationCheck all latches and hinges, and lubricate if necessary by first
cleaning and then applying multipurpose grease.
For cold and snow weather
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Ventilation slotsThe ventilation slots in front of the windscreen should be kept
clear of leaves or brushed clear after a heavy snowfall, so that
the operation of the heating and ventilation systems will not be
impaired.WeatherstrippingTo prevent freezing of the weatherstripping on the doors, bon-
net, etc., they should be treated with silicone grease.Additional equipmentIt is a good idea to carry a shovel or a short-handled spade in
the vehicle during the winter so that you can clear away snow
if you get stranded. A small hand-brush for sweeping snow off
the vehicle and a plastic scraper for the windscreen and rear
window are also useful.
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Maintenance
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8 Fuse links
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The fuse links will melt to prevent a fire if a large current
attempts to flow through certain electrical systems.
In case of a melted fuse link, we recommend you to have your
vehicle inspected.
Fuses
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Fuse block locationTo prevent damage to the electrical system due to short-
circuiting or overloading, each individual circuit is provided
with a fuse.
There are fuse blocks in the passenger compartment and in the
engine compartment.Passenger compartmentLHD
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The fuse block in the passenger compartment is located behind
the fuse box lid (LHD vehicles) or the personal box (RHD
vehicles) in front of the driver’s seat at the position shown in
the illustration.
Engine compartmentIn the engine compartment, the fuse block is located as shown
in the illustration.
RHD
Petrol-powered vehicles
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