MITSUBISHI GRANDIS 2008 Owner's Manual (in English)

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5. Check the coolant level in the reserve tank.
Petrol-powered vehicles
The reserve tank lid (A) is equipped with a dipstick.
Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth. Rein-
sert the dipstick as far as it goes. Remove the dipstick and
read the coolant level, which should always be within the
range indicated.Diesel-powered vehicles
The coolant level in this tank should be kept between the
“LOW” and “FULL” marks.
WARNING
!●If there is none, make sure that the engine has
cooled down before removing the radiator cap (B),
because hot steam or boiling water otherwise will
gush from the filler port and may scald you.
FULL
LOW
WARNING
!●If there is none, make sure that the engine has
cooled down before removing the reserve tank cap
(A), because hot steam or boiling water otherwise
will gush from the filler port and may scald you.
FULL
LOW
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6. Add coolant to the radiator and/or reserve tank if neces-
sary (refer to the “Maintenance” section).
7. Examine the radiator hoses for coolant leakage and the
drive belt for looseness or damage.
If there is anything wrong with the cooling system or
drive belt, we recommend you to have it checked and
repaired.
Tools and jack
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StorageThe tools and jack are stored under the third seat.
The storage location of the tools and jack should be remem-
bered in case of an emergency.
CAUTION
!●Do not add coolant while the engine is hot. Suddenly
adding cold coolant could damage the engine. Wait
for the engine to cool down, then add coolant a little
at a time.
1- Jack
2- Tools
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Tools
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NOTE●Use the vinyl sheet to wrap the standard wheel that is
removed in the event of wheel replacement.
Jack
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To r e m o v e1. Stow the third seat.
(Refer to “Stowing the third seat” on page 2-22.)
2. Raise the luggage floor board.
1- Wheel nut wrench
2- Bar
3- Vinyl sheet
4- Towing hook
CAUTION
!●Do not let children touch the vinyl sheet. If the vinyl
sheet got wrapped around a child’s nose or mouth, it
could cause suffocation.
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3. Retract the jack, then remove it from its storage location.
To s t o r e1. Retract the jack, then return it to its original position.
2. Expand the jack to lock it securely in place.
3. Return the luggage floor board to its original position.
To retract
To e x p a n d
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6 Jacking up the vehicle
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1. Park the vehicle on level and stable ground.
2. Set the parking brake firmly.
3. On vehicles with manual transmission, turn the ignition
key to the “LOCK” position, move the gearshift lever to
the “R” (Reverse) position.
On vehicles with automatic transmission, move the selec-
tor lever to the “P” (PARK) position, turn the ignition key
to the “LOCK” position.
4. Turn on the hazard flashers and set up a warning triangle,
flashing signal lamp, etc., at an adequate distance from the
vehicle, and have all your passengers leave the vehicle.5. To prevent the vehicle from rolling when it is raised on the
jack, place a chock or block (A) at the tyre that is diago-
nally opposite from the tyre (B) you are changing.
NOTE●The chock shown in the illustration does not come with
your vehicle. It is recommended that you keep one in the
vehicle for use if needed.
●If a chock is not available, use a stone or any other object
that is large enough to hold the wheel in position.
WARNING
!●Be sure to apply a chock to the correct tyre when
jacking up the vehicle. If the vehicle moves while
jacked up, the jack could slip out of position, leading
to an accident.
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6. Place the jack under one of the jacking points (C) shown
in the illustration. Use the jacking point closest to the tyre
you wish to change.7. Rotate the jack by hand until the flange portion (D) fits in
the groove (E) at the top of the jack.
8. Remove the wheel nut wrench and bar from under the
third seat. (Refer to “Tools and jack” on page 6-10.)
WARNING
!●Set the jack only at the positions shown here. If the
jack is set at a wrong position, it could dent your
vehicle or the jack might fall over and cause per-
sonal injury.●Do not use the jack on a tilted or soft surface.
Otherwise, the jack might slip and cause personal
injury. Always use the jack on a flat, hard surface.
Before setting the jack, make sure there are no sand
or pebbles under the jack base.
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9. Insert the bar (F) into the wheel nut wrench (G). Then put
the end of the bar into the shaft’s jack end, as shown in the
illustration.
Slowly rotate the wheel nut wrench until the tyre is raised
slightly off the ground surface.
WARNING
!●Stop jacking up the vehicle as soon as the tyre is
raised off the ground. It is dangerous to raise the
vehicle any higher.●Do not get under your vehicle while using the jack.●Do not bump the raised vehicle or leave it sitting on
the jack for a long time. Both are very dangerous.●Do not use a jack except the one that came with your
vehicle.●The jack should not be used for any purpose other
than to change a tyre.
●No one should be in your vehicle when using the
jack.●Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is
on the jack.●Do not turn the raised wheel. The tyres still on the
ground could turn and make your vehicle fall off the
jack.
WARNING
!
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Check the air pressure of the spare tyre frequently and make
sure it is ready for emergency use at any time.
Maintaining the spare wheel at the highest specified air pres-
sure will ensure that it can always be used under any conditions
(city/high-speed driving, varying load weight, etc.).
The spare wheel is stored under the rear of the body.Compact spare wheelThe compact spare tyre is designed to save space in the lug-
gage compartment and its lighter weight makes it easier to use
if a flat tyre occurs.
CAUTION
!●The pressure should be periodically checked and
maintained at the specified pressure while the tyre is
stowed.
Driving with an insufficient tyre pressure can lead to
an accident. If you have no choice but to drive with
an insufficient tyre pressure, keep your speed down
and inflate the tyre to the correct pressure as soon as
possible. (Refer to “Tyre inflation pressures” on
page 8-21.)●The compact spare wheel is for temporary use only
and should be removed as soon as the original wheel
can be repaired or replaced.●The vehicle must not be driven at speeds in excess of
80 km/h (50 mph) while using the compact spare
wheel.
●The compact spare tyre is not as good as a standard
tyre in controllability and stability. When the com-
pact spare tyre is used, avoid quick starts, sudden
braking and sharp steering.●Avoid driving through automatic vehicle washers
and over obstacles that could possibly damage the
vehicle’s undercarriage. Because the compact spare
wheel is smaller than the original wheel, the ground
clearance is slightly reduced.●The compact spare wheel is specifically designed for
your vehicle and it should not be used on any other
vehicle.
CAUTION
!
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NOTE●The wheel hanger is designed for a compact spare wheel
only. It cannot be used for storage of any other kind of
wheel.
Store any wheel with a punctured tyre in the luggage area.
●Check that the compact spare wheel is not loose by trying
to joggle it with your hands or feet. If it is loose, the wheel
hanger or hook may be deformed. Store the wheel inside
the luggage area, and have it repaired.
CAUTION
!●Do not use tyre chain with your compact spare
wheel. Because of the smaller tyre size, a tyre chain
will not fit properly. This could cause damage to the
wheel and result in loss of the chain.
If a front tyre becomes flat when using tyre chains,
first replace a rear wheel with the compact spare
wheel and then use the removed rear wheel to
replace the flat front wheel so that you can continue
to use the chains.
CAUTION
!●The compact spare tyre should not be used on any
other wheels, nor should standard tyres, snow tyres,
wheel covers or trim rings be used with the compact
spare wheel. If such use is attempted, damage to
these items or other vehicle components may occur.●Upon installation of the compact spare tyre, the
overall vehicle height is slightly lowered as the tyre
is smaller in diameter than the standard tyre. When
passing over the projections on the road, use care
not to drive the vehicle with the same feeling as used
in driving with the standard tyre on.●Do not install more than one compact spare wheel at
the same time.●When the tread wear indicators appear, the tyre
must be replaced.
Refer to “Wheel condition” on page 8-23.
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To remove1. Open the tailgate and remove the lid of the hanger mount-
ing bolt with the bar.2. Loosen the hanger mounting bolt with the wheel nut
wrench.
CAUTION
!●If you loosen the hanger mounting bolt too much,
the holder will come free and the spare wheel will
fall down. Pay close attention to the bolt while loos-
ening it.
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