MITSUBISHI GRANDIS 2008 Owner's Manual (in English)

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3 Headlamp levelling
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Headlamp levelling switch*Except for vehicles with discharge headlampsThe angle of the headlamp beam varies depending upon the
load carried by the vehicle.
The headlamp levelling switch can be used to adjust the head-
lamp illumination distance (when the lower beam is illumi-
nated) so that the headlamps’ glare does not distract the drivers
of approaching vehicles.
Set the switch (referring to the following table) to the appropri-
ate position according to the number of people and the load in
the vehicle.<6-person seat>


●:1 person
: Full luggage loadingVe h i c l e
conditionSwitch
position“0” “1” “2” “3” “4”
Switch position 0- Driver only/Driver + 1 front passenger
Switch position 1- Driver + 1 front passenger + 2 third seat pas-
sengers
Switch position 2- All passengers
Switch position 3- All passengers + Full luggage loading
Switch position 4- Driver + Full luggage loading
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<7-person seat>


●:1 person
: Full luggage loading
Automatic headlamp levelling*Vehicles with discharge headlampsThis function automatically adjusts the illumination distance of
the headlamps according to the number of people and the load
in the vehicle.
When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position and the lamp
switch is in the “ ” position, the illumination distance of the
headlamps is automatically adjusted when the vehicle is
stopped or travelling at a constant speed.Automatic headlamp levelling warning lampThe automatic headlamp levelling warning lamp should illumi-
nate when the ignition switch is turned “ON”, and should go
off in a few seconds.
Vehicle
conditionSwitch
position“0” “1” “2” “3” “4”
Switch position 0- Driver only/Driver + 1 front passenger
Switch position 1- Driver + 1 front passenger + 2 third seat passen-
ger
Switch position 2- All passengers
Switch position 3- All passengers + Full luggage loading
Switch position 4- Driver + Full luggage loading
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3 Turn/Lane-change signals
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The turn-signal lamps flash when the switch is operated (with
the ignition switch “ON”). At the same time, the turn signal
indicator flashes.
CAUTION
!●If the warning lamp stays on or does not illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned “ON”, it indicates
that the automatic headlamp levelling device is not
functioning.
We recommend you to have your vehicle inspected.
1- Turn-signals
When making a normal turn, use position (1). The lever will
return automatically when cornering is completed.
There are times when the lever will not return after corner-
ing. This occurs when the steering wheel is turned only
slightly.
In such cases, return the lever by hand.
2- Lane-change signals
When changing lanes, use position (2). It will return to the
neutral position when released.
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NOTE●If the lamp flashes unusually quickly, the bulb in a turn-
signal lamp may have burned out. We recommend you to
have the vehicle inspected.
●It is possible to activate the following functions. For fur-
ther information, we recommend you to consult a MIT-
SUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
On a vehicle equipped with a Multi Display Station
(MDS), the functions can be adjusted on the screen. For
details, refer to a separate operation manual.
• Sounding of a buzzer as the turn-signal lamps flash
• Flashing of the turn-signal lamps and the indication
lamp in the meter when the lever is operated with the
ignition switch in the “ACC” position
Hazard warning flasher switch
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Use the hazard warning flasher switch when the vehicle has to
be parked on the road for any emergency.
The hazard warning flashers can always be operated, regard-
less of the position of the ignition key.
Push the switch to turn on the hazard warning flashers; push
the switch again to turn them off.
When this switch is operated, all turn-signal lamps flash con-
tinuously, as do the turn-signal indication lamps in the instru-
ment cluster.
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NOTE●If the lamps are kept flashing for a long time, the battery
will be discharged, resulting in hard engine starting or no
start condition.
●It is possible to cause a buzzer to sound in time with flash-
ing of the turn-signal lamps. For further information, we
recommend you to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.
On a vehicle equipped with a Multi Display Station
(MDS), the functions can be adjusted on the screen. For
details, refer to a separate operation manual.
Fog lamp switch
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Front fog lamp switch
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The front fog lamps can be operated when the headlamps or
tail lamps are turned on. Push the switch to turn on the front
fog lamps, push the switch again to turn them off.
The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster will illuminate
while the front fog lamps are on.NOTE●The front fog lamps are automatically turned off when the
headlamps and tail lamps turn off. To turn on the front fog
lamps again, push the switch again when the headlamps or
tail lamps are turned on.
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●In case of vehicles with Daytime Running Lamp, the front
fog lamps can be operated even if the lamp switch is set to
the “OFF” position, because the low beam of the head-
lamps, tail lamps, etc. illuminate when the ignition key is
at the “ON” position.Rear fog lamp switch
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The rear fog lamp can be operated when the headlamps or front
fog lamps are on. Push the switch to turn on the rear fog lamp,
and push the switch again to turn it off.
The indication lamp in the instrument cluster will illuminate
while the rear fog lamp is on.
NOTE●The rear fog lamp is automatically turned off when the
headlamps and front fog lamps are turned off. To turn on
the rear fog lamp again, push the switch again when the
headlamps or front fog lamps are on.
●In case of vehicles with Daytime Running Lamp, the rear
fog lamp can be operated even if the lamp switch is set to
the “OFF” position, because the low beam of the head-
lamps, tail lamps, etc. illuminate when the ignition key is
at the “ON” position.
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3 Wiper and washer switch
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The windscreen wiper and washer can be operated with the
ignition switch in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
Move the switch to operate the windscreen wipers or spray the
washer fluid.Windscreen wipers
NOTE●The speed-sensitive-operation function of the windscreen
wipers can be deactivated.
For further information, we recommend you to consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
On a vehicle equipped with a Multi Display Station
(MDS), the functions can be adjusted on the screen. For
details, refer to a separate operation manual.To adjust intermittent intervalsWith the lever in the “INT” (speed sensitive intermittent opera-
tion) position, the intermittent intervals can be adjusted by
turning the knob (A).
MIST- Misting function
The wipers will operate once.
OFF- Off
INT- Speed sensitive intermittent operation
The intermittent intervals will change with the speed of
the vehicle.
LO- Slow
HI- Fast
1- Fast
2- Slow
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Misting function Move the lever in the direction of the arrow and release, and
the wipers will operate once.
Use this function when you are driving in mist or drizzle.
If the lever is held in the upward position (MIST), the wipers
continue operating until the lever is released.
Windscreen washer
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The washer fluid will be sprayed onto the windscreen by pull-
ing the lever towards you. The wipers operate automatically
several times while the washer fluid is being sprayed.
On a vehicle equipped with the headlamp washer, the head-
lamp washer operates together with the windscreen washer the
first time the windscreen washer is used if the headlamps are
on.
CAUTION
!●If the washer is used in cold weather, the washer
fluid sprayed against the glass may freeze resulting
in poor visibility. Heat the glass with the defroster or
demister before using the washer.
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NOTE●It is possible to spray washer fluid without activating the
wipers. To do so, hold the lever in the pulled position and
turn the ignition switch to the “ON” or “ACC” position.
●It is possible to cause the wipers never to operate when
washer fluid is sprayed. For further information, we rec-
ommend you to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.
On a vehicle equipped with a Multi Display Station
(MDS), the functions can be adjusted on the screen. For
details, refer to a separate operation manual.
Rear window wiper and washer
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The rear window wiper and washer switch can be operated
with the ignition switch in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
Turn the knob, and the rear window wiper will operate.INT - The wiper operates continuously for several seconds then
operates intermittently at intervals of about every 8 sec-
onds
OFF - Off
-The washer fluid will be sprayed onto the rear window
when the knob is turned fully in either direction.
The wipers operate automatically several times while the
washer fluid is being sprayed
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NOTE●To ensure a clear rearward view, the wiper performs a
number of continuous operations either when the switch is
moved to the “INT” position or when the gearshift lever
(M/T) or the selector lever (A/T) is moved to the “R”
position while the switch is in the “INT” position.
Following this continuous operation, the wiper will auto-
matically switch to intermittent operation.
●It is possible to spray washer fluid without activating the
wiper. To do so, hold the knob at the end of the lever in the
“ ” position and turn the ignition switch to the “ON” or
“ACC” position.
●It is possible to activate the following functions. For fur-
ther information, we recommend you to consult a MIT-
SUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
On a vehicle equipped with a Multi Display Station
(MDS), the functions can be adjusted on the screen. For
details, refer to a separate operation manual.
• Adjustment of the interval for intermittent operation
• Causing the wipers to switch to continuous operation
when the knob at the end of the lever is turned to the
“INT” position twice within approximately 1 second
• Changing intermittent wiper operation to continuous
wiper operation
• Causing the wiper never to operate when washer fluid is
sprayed
Precautions to observe when using wipers and
washers
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●If the moving wipers become blocked by ice or other
deposits on the glass, the motor may burn out even if the
wiper switch is turned to OFF. If obstruction occurs, park
your vehicle in a safe place, turn off the ignition, and
clean the deposits from the glass so that the wipers operate
smoothly.
●Do not use the wipers when the glass is dry. They may
scratch the glass surface or the blades may prematurely
wear out.
●Before using the wipers in cold weather, check that the
wiper blades are not frozen onto the glass. The motor may
burn out if the wipers are used with the blades frozen onto
the glass.
●Avoid using the washer continuously for more than
20 seconds. Do not operate the washer when the fluid res-
ervoir is empty.
Otherwise, the motor may burn out.
●Periodically check the level of washer fluid in the reser-
voir and refill if required.
During cold weather, add a recommended washer solution
that will not freeze in the washer reservoir. Failure to do
so could result in loss of washer function and frost dam-
age to the system components.
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