key MITSUBISHI GRANDIS 2008 (in English) Owner's Guide

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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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Check engine warning lamp (petrol-
powered vehicles)
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This lamp is a part of an onboard diagnostic sys-
tem which monitors the emissions, engine and
automatic transmission control systems.
If a problem is detected in one of these systems,
this lamp illuminates or flashes.
Although your vehicle will usually be drivable
and not need towing, we recommend you to have
the system checked as soon as possible.
This lamp will also illuminate for a few seconds
when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion. If it does not go off after a few seconds, we
recommend you to have the vehicle checked.
●If the brake warning lamp comes on at
the same time as the ABS warning
lamp, the brake force distribution
function may not be working, so hard
braking could make the vehicle unsta-
ble. Avoid hard braking and high-
speed driving. Stop the vehicle in a safe
place and we recommend you to con-
sult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.●The vehicle should be brought to a halt
in the following manner when brake
performance has deteriorated.
• Depress the brake pedal harder than
usual.
Even if the brake pedal moves down
to the very end of its possible stroke,
keep it pressed down hard.
• Should the brakes fail, use engine
braking to reduce your speed and
slowly pull the parking brake lever to
park your vehicle.
Depress the brake pedal to operate
the stop lamp (brake lamp) to alert
the vehicles behind you.CAUTION
!
CAUTION
!●Prolonged driving with this lamp on
may cause further damage to the emis-
sion control system. It could also affect
fuel economy and drivability.●If the lamp does not illuminate when
the ignition key is turned to the “ON”
position, we recommend you to have
the system checked.
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NOTE●The engine electronic control module
accommodating the onboard diagnostic sys-
tem has various fault data (especially about
the exhaust emission) stored.
This data will be erased if a battery cable is
disconnected which will make a rapid diag-
nosis difficult. Do not disconnect a battery
cable when the check engine warning lamp
is ON.
Check engine warning lamp (diesel-
powered vehicles)
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This lamp is a part of an onboard diagnostic sys-
tem which monitors the emissions control sys-
tems.
If a problem is detected in one of these systems,
this lamp illuminates.
Although your vehicle will usually be drivable
and not need towing, we recommend you to have
the system checked as soon as possible.
This lamp will also illuminate for a few seconds
when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion. If it does not go off after a few seconds, we
recommend you to have the vehicle checked.
●If the lamp illuminates or flashes while
the engine is running, avoid driving at
high speeds and we recommend you to
have the system checked.
During vehicle operation with the
lamp illuminated or flashing, the vehi-
cle may not accelerate when you
depress the accelerator pedal.
When the vehicle is stationary with the
lamp illuminated or flashing, you must
depress the brake pedal more firmly
than usual since the engine idling
speed is higher than usual and the
vehicle with an A/T has a stronger ten-
dency to creep forward.
CAUTION
!
CAUTION
!●Prolonged driving with this lamp on
may cause further damage to the emis-
sion control system. It could also affect
fuel economy and drivability.●If the lamp does not illuminate when
the ignition key is turned to the “ON”
position, we recommend you to have
the system checked.
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NOTE●The engine electronic control module
accommodating the onboard diagnostic sys-
tem has various fault data (especially about
the exhaust emission) stored.
This data will be erased if a battery cable is
disconnected which will make a rapid diag-
nosis difficult. Do not disconnect a battery
cable when the check engine warning lamp
is ON.
Charge warning lamp
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This lamp illuminates when the ignition key is
turned “ON”, and the lamp goes off after the
engine has started.
●If the lamp illuminates while the
engine is running, avoid driving at
high speeds and we recommend you to
have the system checked.
During vehicle operation with the
lamp illuminated, the vehicle may not
accelerate when you depress the accel-
erator pedal.
When the vehicle is stationary with the
lamp illuminated, you must depress
the brake pedal more firmly than usual
since the engine idling speed is higher
than usual.
CAUTION
!
CAUTION
!●If it illuminates while the engine is run-
ning, there is a problem in the charg-
ing system. In this case, immediately
park your vehicle in a safe place and
we recommend you to have it checked.
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Oil pressure warning lamp
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This lamp illuminates when the ignition key is
turned “ON”, and the lamp goes off after the
engine has started. If it illuminates while the
engine is running, the oil pressure is too low.
If the warning lamp illuminates while the engine
is running, turn the engine off and have it
inspected.NOTE●The oil pressure warning lamp should not
be treated as an indication of the engine’s
oil level. The oil level must be checked
using the dipstick.
Door-ajar warning lamp
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This lamp illuminates when a door or tailgate is
either open or incompletely closed.
If the vehicle speed reaches approximately
8 km/h (5 mph) with a door or the tailgate open
or incompletely closed, the warning lamp flashes
8 times and a buzzer simultaneously sounds
8 times as a warning.NOTE●On vehicles with keyless entry system, the
lamp remains illuminated for a certain
period and then goes out automatically to
prevent complete discharge of the battery.
Refer to “Lamps (room lamps, etc.) auto-
cutout function” on page 5-63.
●It is possible to change the buzzer setting
for either of the following types of opera-
tion. For further information, we recom-
mend you to consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
• No buzzer operation (buzzer disabled)
• Continuous buzzer operation
CAUTION
!●If this lamp illuminates when the
engine oil level is not low, have it
inspected.●This warning lamp does not indicate
the amount of oil in the crankcase.
This must be determined by checking
the oil level on the dipstick, while the
engine is switched off.●If you continue driving with low engine
oil level or with this warning lamp illu-
minated, engine seizure may occur.
CAUTION
!●Before moving your vehicle, check that
the warning lamp is OFF.
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Lamps (headlamps, fog lamps, etc.) auto-cutout
function●If the key is turned to “LOCK” or “ACC” position or
removed from the ignition switch and the lamps will stay
on for about 3 minutes without opening the driver’s door
while the lamp switch in the “ ” position, automatically
turn off.
●If the key is turned to “LOCK” or “ACC” position or
removed from the ignition switch and the driver’s door is
opened within 3 minutes while the lamp switch in the
“ ” position, a buzzer will sound to warn the driver that
the lamps have not been turned off, and these lamps will
automatically turn off.NOTE●The lamp auto-cutout will not function when the lamp
switch is in the “ ” position.
●When the key has been turned to either the “LOCK” or
“ACC” position or removed from the ignition switch with
the lamp switch in the “ ” position, and the lamp switch
is turned to the “OFF” position within approximately
3 minutes, the auto-cutout function will not be activated.
(Even if the lamp switch is again turned to the “ ” posi-
tion, the lamps will not go off automatically; the lamps
will remain on as normal.)
When you want to keep the lamps on●Turn the switch in the “OFF” position to switch off all
lamps while the key is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position
or remove the key from the ignition switch.
●Turn on the lamps with the switch in the “ ” or “ ”
position again, then the lamps will remain on.NOTE●It is possible to disable the lamps auto-cutout function.
For further information, we recommend you to consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.Lamp monitor buzzer
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If the driver’s door is opened when the key is in the “LOCK” or
“ACC” position or removed from the ignition switch while the
lamps are on, a buzzer will sound to remind the driver to turn
off the lamps. When the lamp auto-cutout function acts, the
buzzer will stop automatically. When this function does not act,
turn off the lamp switch to stop the buzzer.
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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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●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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Floor mats Carrying children in the vehicle
●Never leave your vehicle unattended with the key in the
ignition and children inside the vehicle. Children may
play with the driving controls and this could lead to an
accident.
●Make sure that infants and small children are properly
restrained in accordance with the laws and regulations,
and for maximum protection in case of an accident.
●Prevent children from playing in the luggage compart-
ment. It is quite dangerous to allow them to play there
while the vehicle is moving.Loading luggageWhen loading luggage, be careful not to load above the height
of seats. This is dangerous not only because rearward vision
will be obstructed, but also the luggage may be projected into
the passenger compartment under hard braking.
WARNING
!●Keep floor mats clear of the pedals by correctly lay-
ing floor mats that are suitable for the vehicle.
To prevent the floor mats from slipping out position,
securely retain them using the hook etc.
Note that laying a floor mat over a pedal or laying
one floor mat on top of another can obstruct pedal
operation and lead to a serious accident.
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Parking with the engine runningNever leave the engine running while you take a short
sleep/rest. Also, never leave the engine running in a closed or
poorly ventilated place. Leaving the engine running risks
injury or death from accidentally moving the gearshift lever
(M/T) or selector lever (A/T) or the accumulation of toxic
exhaust fumes on the passenger compartment.Where you parkYour front bumper can be damaged if you scrape it over kerbs
or parking stop blocks. Be careful when travelling up or down
steep slopes where your bumper can scrape the road.When leaving the vehicleAlways remove the key from the ignition switch and lock all
doors and the tailgate when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit area.
Steering wheel height adjustment
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To adjust the steering wheel height, release the tilt lock lever
while holding the steering wheel by hand, and raise or lower
the steering wheel to the desired height.
After adjustment, securely lock the lever by pulling it upward.
WARNING
!●Do not park your vehicle in areas where combustible
materials such as dry grass or leaves can come in
contact with the hot exhaust, since fire could occur.
1- Locked
2- Release
WARNING
!●After adjusting to the desired height, check to be
sure that the lever is locked.●Do not attempt to adjust the steering wheel while
you are driving the vehicle.
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