air conditioning MITSUBISHI GRANDIS 2008 Owner's Manual (in English)

Overview
RHD
Instrument panel upper box p. 5-65
Ventilators p. 5-2
Supplemental restraint
system - air bag (for
front passenger’s seat)
p. 2-53
Rear window demister
switch p. 3-45
Front passenger’s air bag
ON-OFF switch p. 2-59
Gearshift or selector lever
p. 4-23, 4-26
Ashtray (fixed position)
p. 5-54
Cup holder (for front seats)
p. 5-68
Heated seat switch* p. 2-8Hazard warning flasher switch p. 3-38
Parking brake lever p. 4-6Front automatic air
conditioning p. 5-7
Audio p. 5-21Multi centre display*
p. 3-15
Front passenger’s air
bag off indication lamp
p. 2-62 Multi display station*
Refer to the separate
“Multi display station
owner’s manual”
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Overview
Interior (Rear area)
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LHD
Supplemental restraint system - curtain air bag
p. 2-70Cup holder (for second seats)
p. 5-68
Bottle holder (for third seats)
p. 5-69
Third seats p. 2-17Second seats p. 2-9
Bottle holder (for second seats)
p. 5-69Sunroof switch*
p. 1-20Rear heater/Rear cooler* p. 5-15
Rear automatic air conditioning* p. 5-16
Personal table (front seats
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Overview
RHD
Supplemental restraint system -
curtain air bag p. 2-70 Cup holder (for second seats)
p. 5-68
Bottle holder (for third seats)
p. 5-69
Third seats p. 2-17 Second seats p. 2-9
Bottle holder (for second seats)
p. 5-69 Sunroof switch*
p. 1-20Rear heater/Rear cooler* p. 5-15
Rear automatic air conditioning* p. 5-16
Personal table (front seats
only) p. 5-72
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4-2 Starting and driving
4Economical driving
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For economical driving, there are some technical requirements
that have to be met. The prerequisite for low fuel consumption
is a properly adjusted engine. In order to achieve longer life of
the vehicle and the most economical operation, we recommend
you have the vehicle checked at regular intervals in accordance
with the service standards.
Fuel economy and generation of exhaust gas and noise are
highly influenced by personal driving habits as well as the par-
ticular operating conditions. The following points should be
observed in order to minimize wear of brakes, tyres and engine
as well as to reduce environmental pollution.StartingAvoid rapid acceleration and sudden starts; such operation will
result in higher fuel consumption.ShiftingShift only at an appropriate speed and engine speed. Always
use the highest gear possible.City trafficFrequent starting and stopping increases the average fuel con-
sumption. Use roads with smooth traffic flow whenever possi-
ble. When driving on congested roads, avoid use of a low gear
at high engine speeds.IdlingThe vehicle consumes fuel even during idling. Avoid extended
idling whenever possible.
SpeedThe higher the vehicle speed, the more fuel consumed. Avoid
driving at full speed. Even a slight release of the accelerator
pedal will save a significant amount of fuel.Tyre inflation pressureCheck the tyre inflation pressures at regular intervals. Low tyre
inflation pressure increases road resistance and fuel consump-
tion. In addition, low tyre pressures adversely affect tyre wear
and driving stability.LoadDo not drive with unnecessary articles in the luggage compart-
ment. Especially during city driving where frequent starting
and stopping is necessary, the increased weight of the vehicle
will greatly affect fuel consumption. Also avoid driving with
unnecessary luggage, etc., on the roof; the increased air resist-
ance will increase fuel consumption.Cold engine startingStarting of a cold engine consumes more fuel.
Unnecessary fuel consumption is also caused by keeping a hot
engine running. After the engine is started, commence driving
as soon as possible.Air conditioningThe use of the air conditioning will increase the fuel consump-
tion.
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4-32 Starting and driving
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Sports mode indicator lamp
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In sports mode, the currently selected position is indicated on
the instrument panel.NOTE●When sports mode is selected, the “D” indicator lamp
goes off.
Operation of the A/T
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CAUTION
!●Before selecting a gear with the engine running and
the vehicle stationary, fully depress the brake pedal
to prevent the vehicle from creeping.
The vehicle will begin to move as soon as the gear is
engaged, especially when the engine speed is high, at
fast idle or with the air conditioning operating, the
brakes should only be released when you are ready
to drive away.●Depress the brake pedal with the right foot at all
times.
Using the left foot could cause driver movement
delay in case of an emergency.●To prevent sudden acceleration, never race the
engine when shifting from the “P” (PARK) or
“N” (NEUTRAL) position.●Operating the accelerator pedal while the other foot
is resting on the brake pedal will affect braking effi-
ciency and may cause premature wear of brake
pads.
Do not race the engine with brake pedal pressed.
This can damage the transmission.
Also, when the vehicle is stationary, the engine revo-
lutions may not rise to the same revolutions as meas-
ured in normal starting even if the accelerator pedal
is depressed while the brake pedal is being pressed.
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5
For pleasant driving
Ventilators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 2
Front automatic air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 7
Rear heater*/Rear cooler* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 15
Rear automatic air conditioning* . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 16
Important operation tips for the air conditioning . .5- 19
Air purifier (with deodorizing function) . . . . . . . .5- 20
LW/MW/FM electronic tuning radio with
CD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 21
Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 47
Handling of compact discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 49
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 52
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 52
Vanity mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 53
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 54
Cigarette lighter* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 55
Accessory socket* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 57
Interior lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 58
Storage spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 63
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 68
Bottle holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 69
Card holder*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 72
Personal table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 72
Tonneau cover* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 73Coat hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 77
Luggage hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 77
Cargo net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 78
Warning triangle retaining bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 78
● For details on a vehicle equiped with a Multi Display
Station (MDS), refer to a separate operation manual.
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5-2 For pleasant driving
5Ventilators
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Front ventilatorsNOTE●Do not place beverages on top of the instrument panel. If
they splash into the air conditioning ventilators, they
could damage the system.
Rear ventilators*
1- Centre ventilators
2- Side ventilators
1- Roof ventilators
2- Rear floor ventilators
(from under the third seat)
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For pleasant driving
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5
Air flow and direction adjustments
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Front ventilatorsThe ventilator can be opened and closed with the dial (A).
() - Open
( ) - Close
Adjust the direction of the air flow by moving the knob (B).
Rear ventilators (roof ventilators only)Adjust the direction of the air flow by moving the knob (A).NOTE●The cool air from the ventilators may appear as a mist.
This is due to moist air being suddenly cooled by the air
conditioning. This will clear after a few moments.
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5-6 For pleasant driving
5
Demister positionAir flows mainly to the windscreen and the door windows.
Changing the rear mode selection
(vehicles with rear automatic air conditioning)
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To change the amount of air flowing from the ventilators, slide
the temperature control lever.When the temperature is set to the minimumAir flows from the roof ventilators.
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When the temperature is set to the maximumAir flows from the third seat floor ventilators.NOTE●With the air temperature set within a range from the mini-
mum to the maximum, air flows to the leg area and to the
upper part of the passenger compartment. Moving the
temperature control lever rightward causes more air to
flow to the leg area. Moving it leftward causes more air to
flow to the upper part of the passenger compartment.
(Refer to “Temperature control lever” on page 5-18.)
Front automatic air conditioning
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The air conditioning can only be used while the engine is run-
ning.Control panel
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A- Mode selection dial
B- Blower speed selection dial
C- Air conditioning switch
D- Temperature control dial
E- Air selection switch
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