ignition MITSUBISHI GRANDIS 2008 (in English) User Guide

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The air bags will operate only when the ignition switch is in the
“ON” or “START” position.When the impact sensors detect an impact of sufficient frontal
or side force, an automated circuit ignites materials in the infla-
tor to generate gas and inflate the air bags.
The air bags deployment produces a sudden, loud noise, and
releases some smoke and powder, but these conditions are not
injurious, and do not indicate a fire in the vehicle. People with
respiratory problems may feel some temporary irritation from
chemicals used to produce the deployment; open the windows
after air bag deployment, if safe to do so.
The air bags deflate very rapidly after deployment, so there is
little danger of obscured vision.
The time required from the sensors detecting an impact to
deflation of the air bags after deployment is shorter than a blink
of an eye.8- Side air bag modules
9- Curtain air bag modules
10- Side impact sensors
CAUTION
!●Air bags inflate at an extremely rapid speed. In cer-
tain situations, contact with inflating air bags can
result in abrasions, light cuts, bruises, and the like.
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To turn an air bag off
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To turn an air bag off, follow these steps:
1. Insert the key into the key opening of the appropriate air
bag ON-OFF switch, and turn that air bag ON-OFF switch
to the “OFF” position.
2. Remove the key from the key opening of that air bag
ON-OFF switch.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch, and turn the igni-
tion to “ON” position.
That air bag off indication lamp, with the word “OFF”
(depending upon which air bag has been turned off) should
illuminate. That will tell you that air bag is OFF, and will NOT
deploy. (Refer to “Front passenger’s air bag off indication
lamp” on page 2-62.)
WARNING
!●To reduce risk of serious or fatal injury:
• Always remove the key from the ignition switch
before operating an air bag ON-OFF switch. Fail-
ure to do so could adversely affect the air bag per-
formance.
• Wait at least 60 seconds to operate the air bag
ON-OFF switch after turning the ignition switch
from “ON” position to “LOCK” position.
The air bag SRS system is designed to retain
enough voltage to deploy the air bag.
• Always remove the key from an air bag ON-OFF
switch after operating that switch. Failure to do so
could lead to improper position of the air bag
ON-OFF switch.
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That air bag will remain OFF, and will NOT deploy, until it is
again turned ON.
To turn an air bag on
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To turn an air bag on, follow these steps:
1. Insert the key into the key opening of the appropriate air
bag ON-OFF switch, and turn that air bag ON-OFF switch
to “ON” position.
2. Remove the key from the key opening of that air bag
ON-OFF switch.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch, and turn the igni-
tion to “ON” position.
That air bag off indication lamp, with the word “OFF”
(depending upon which air bag has been turned back on)
should not illuminate.
WARNING
!●To reduce risk of serious or fatal injury:
• If the indicator does not come on when the front
passenger’s air bag ON-OFF switch is turned OFF,
do not fit a rearward facing child restraint system
to the front passenger seat.
• Do not turn OFF the front passenger’s air bag
ON-OFF switch except when a rearward facing
child restraint system is fitted to the front passen-
ger seat.
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That air bag will remain ON, and will be ready to deploy, until
it is again turned OFF.
Front passenger’s air bag off indication lamp
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The front passenger’s air bag off indicator is located in the
instrument panel.
The indicator normally comes on when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position, and goes off a few seconds later.
When the front passenger’s air bag ON-OFF switch is turned
OFF, the indicator will stay on to show that the passenger front
air bag is not operational.
When the front passenger’s air bag ON-OFF switch is turned
ON, the indicator goes off to show that the front passenger’s air
bag is operational.
WARNING
!●To reduce risk of serious or fatal injury:
• Turn ON the front passenger’s air bag ON-OFF
switch immediately after removing a rearward
facing child restraint system from the front pas-
senger seat.
• If the indicator remains on when the front passen-
ger’s air bag ON-OFF switch is turned ON, do not
allow anyone to sit on the front passenger seat.
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SRS warning lamp
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There is a supplemental restraint system (“SRS”) warning lamp
on the instrument panel. The system checks itself and the lamp
tells you if there is a problem. When the ignition key is turned
to the “ON” or “START” position, the warning lamp should
illuminate for several seconds and then should go out. This
means the system is ready. If an SRS air bags or pre-tensioner
seat belt is not operating properly, the warning lamp comes on
and stays on.
The SRS warning lamp is shared by the following:
●Driver’s air bag
●Front passenger’s air bag
●Side air bags
●Curtain air bags
●Seat belt pre-tensioners
●Driver’s seat position sensor
●Front passenger’s air bag ON-OFF switch
WARNING
!●If any of the following conditions occurs, the SRS
and/or seat belt pre-tensioners are not working
properly, and we recommend you to have it
inspected by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point immediately.
• The SRS warning lamp does not illuminate when
you start the vehicle.
• The SRS warning lamp does not go out after sev-
eral seconds.
• The SRS warning lamp illuminates while driving.
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Odometer/Tripmeter
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When the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, odometer
and tripmeter indications are given.Odometer The odometer indicates the total distance the vehicle has trav-
elled.
TripmeterThe tripmeter indicates the distance travelled during a particu-
lar trip or period.
There are two tripmeter displays: TRIP and .
TRIP can be used to measure the distance travelled since
the current trip began. At the same time, TRIP can be used
to measure the distance from an intermediate location.
Every time the reset button (3) is pressed lightly (less than
1 second), tripmeter indications (TRIP and ) are
changed.
To reset the tripmeter
To return the display to “0”, press the reset button for more
than 1 second. Only the currently displayed value will be reset.
If TRIP is displayed, for example, only TRIP will be
reset.
1- Odometer
2- Tripmeter
3- Reset button
TRIP TRIP
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NOTE●Display TRIP and each have a maximum distance
of 999.9 km (999.9 miles).
●Even when the ignition switch has been turned to the
“LOCK” position, pressing the tripmeter reset button
causes the odometer/tripmeter indication to appear for
approximately 30 seconds.
●When disconnecting the battery terminal for a long time,
the memory of tripmeter display TRIP and are
cleared, and the display returns to “0”.
Fuel gauge
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The fuel gauge indicates the fuel level in the fuel tank when the
ignition switch is “ON”.Fuel lid markThe fuel lid mark (A) indicates that the fuel tank filler door is
located on the left side of the vehicle (Refer to “Filling the fuel
tank” on page 3).1- Full
0- Empty
CAUTION
!●For petrol-powered vehicles, do not drive with an
extremely low fuel level; running out of fuel could
cause damage to the catalytic converter.
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Low fuel warning lamp
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The warning lamp (A) comes on when the fuel level is getting
low (approx. 10 liters) with the ignition switch in the “ON”
position. Refuel as soon as possible.NOTE●On inclines or curves, due to the movement of fuel in the
tank, the low fuel warning lamp may indicate incorrectly.
Water temperature gauge
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The water temperature gauge indicates the engine coolant tem-
perature when the ignition switch is “ON”.
CAUTION
!●If the indication needle enters the zone (A) while the
engine is running, it indicates that the engine is pos-
sibly overheating. Immediately park your vehicle in
a safe place and make the necessary corrections.
(Refer to “Engine overheating” on page 6-7.)
While driving, care should always be taken to main-
tain the normal operating temperature.
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Daytime dipper button
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By pressing the daytime dipper button, you can change the
brightness of the backlighting in meters and instrument panel.NOTE●The brightness can be adjusted among 4 levels in accord-
ance with the on/off condition of the tail lamps.NOTE●The meter brightness is memorized and maintained even
if the ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK” position.
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3 Indicator lamps
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Turn-signal indication lamps/Hazard
warning indication lamps
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These indication lamps blink on and off when a
turn-signal lamp is operating.NOTE●If the blinking is too fast, the cause may be
a faulty turn-signal connection or a blown
lamp bulb.
When the hazard warning lamp switch is
pressed, all turn-signal lamps will flash on and
off continuously.High-beam indication lamp
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This indication lamp illuminates when the high
beam is used.Front fog lamp indication lamp
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This lamp illuminates while the front fog lamps
are on.
Rear fog lamp indication lamp
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This lamp illuminates while the rear fog lamp is
on.Position lamp indication lamp
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This lamp illuminates with the lamp switch at
“ ” or “ ” positionDiesel preheat indication lamp
(diesel-powered vehicles)
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This indication lamp illuminates when the igni-
tion switch is placed in the “ON” position. As
the glow plug becomes hot, the lamp goes out
and the engine can be started. If it does not go off
after a few seconds, we recommend you to have
the vehicle checked.NOTE●If the engine is cold, the diesel preheat indi-
cation lamp is on for a longer time.
●When the engine has not been started within
about 5 seconds after the diesel preheat
indication lamp went out, return the ignition
switch to the “LOCK” position. Then, turn
the switch to the “ON” position to preheat
the engine again.
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