MITSUBISHI GRANDIS 2008 (in English) Owner's Guide

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1 Central door locks
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NOTE●Each of the doors can be locked or unlocked independ-
ently by using the inside lock knob.
●Repeated continuous operation between lock and unlock
could activate the central door locking systems built-in
protection circuit and prevent the system from operating.
If this occurs, wait about one minute before operating the
inside lock knob or the key.
●When the driver’s door is open, neither the key nor the
lock knob can be used to lock it.
All of the doors and the tailgate can be locked and unlocked as
described hereafter.
Driver’s door with keyTurn the key in the driver’s door towards the front of the vehi-
cle to lock the doors and the tailgate, and towards the rear of
the vehicle to unlock the doors and the tailgate.1- Lock
2- Unlock
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Driver’s door with inside lock knobSet the inside lock knob on the driver’s door towards the front
of the vehicle to lock the doors and the tailgate. Set it towards
the rear of the vehicle to unlock the doors and the tailgate.
“Child-protection” rear doors
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Child protection helps prevent doors from being opened acci-
dentally, especially when small children are in the rear seat.
A lever is provided on each rear door.
If the lever is set to the locked position, the rear doors cannot
be opened using the inside handle.
To open the rear door while the child protection is in use, pull
the outside door handle.
If the lever is set to the “Free” position, the child protection
mechanism does not function.
1- Lock
2- Unlock
1- Lock
2- Free
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1 Tailgate
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NOTE●Locking/unlocking of the driver’s door by using the key,
inside lock knob (driver side) or keyless entry system (if
so equipped) also locks/unlocks the tailgate.
CAUTION
!●When driving with a child in the rear seat, please
use the child protection to prevent accidental door
opening which may cause an accident.
WARNING
!●It is dangerous to drive with the tailgate open since
carbon monoxide (CO) gas can enter the cabin.
You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause uncon-
sciousness and even death.●When opening and closing the tailgate, make sure
that there are no people nearby and be careful not to
hit your head or pinch your hands, neck, etc.
CAUTION
!●Do not stand behind the exhaust pipe when loading
and unloading luggage. Heat from the exhaust could
lead to burns.
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To lock or unlock from outside the vehicle
(Except for vehicles with keyless entry system)To lock or unlock from inside the vehicle
The tailgate can be locked or unlocked by using the inside lock
knob (driver side), regardless of the position of the ignition
key.
If the tailgate is locked or unlocked by using the inside lock
knob (driver side), it can still be locked or unlocked with the
key.NOTE●Repeated continuous operating between lock and unlock
could cause the central door locks’ built-in protection cir-
cuit to prevent the system from operating. If this occurs,
wait about one minute before operating the inside lock
knob.
1- Insert (or remove) the key
2- Lock
3- Unlock
1- Lock
2- Unlock
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To openPull the tailgate handle upward to open the tailgate.NOTE●If you do not open the tailgate immediately after pulling
the handle, the tailgate will automatically be relocked.
If this happens, pull the handle again and lift the tailgate
with the handle still pulled.
●The tailgate cannot be opened when the battery is flat or
disconnected.
To closePull the tailgate grip (A) downward as illustrated and release it
before the tailgate closes completely. Gently slam the tailgate
from the outside so that it is completely closed.
CAUTION
!●Make sure there is no one standing nearby when
opening the tailgate.
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NOTE●Gas struts (B) are installed in the locations illustrated to
support the tailgate. Please observe the following in order
to prevent damage or faulty operation.
• Do not hold the gas struts when closing the tailgate.
Also, do not push or pull the gas struts.
• Do not attach any plastic material, tape, etc., to the gas
struts.
• Do not tie string, etc., around the gas struts.
• Do not hang any object on the gas struts.
CAUTION
!●To avoid injuring your hand or arm, do not attempt
to close the tailgate without letting go off the tailgate
grip.●Before driving, make sure that the tailgate is
securely closed.
If the tailgate opens while driving the vehicle,
objects stored in the luggage area could fall out onto
the road.
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1 Inside tailgate release
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The inside tailgate release is designed to provide a way to open
the tailgate in the case of discharged battery.
The tailgate release lever (see illustration) is mounted on the
tailgate.
You and your family should familiarize yourselves with the
location and operation of the tailgate release lever.
To open1. Open the lid (A) inside of the tailgate.
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2. Move the lever (B) to unlock the tailgate.
3. Push the tailgate to open the tailgate.
Electric window control
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The electric windows can only be operated with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position.Electric window control switch
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Each door window opens or closes while the corresponding
switch is operated.
CAUTION
!●Always keep the release lever lid on the tailgate
closed when driving so that your luggage cannot
accidentally bump the lever and open the tailgate.
Driver’s switch (LHD)
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NOTE●Repeated operation with the engine stopped will run down
the battery. Operate the window switches only while the
engine is running.Driver’s switchesThe driver’s switches can be used to operate all door windows.
A window can be opened or closed by operating the corre-
sponding switch.
Press the switch down to open the window, and pull up the
switch to close it.
If the switch is fully pressed down/pulled up, the door window
automatically opens/closes completely.
If you want to stop the window movement, operate the switch
lightly in the reverse direction.
1- Driver’s door window
2- Front passenger’s door window
3- Rear left door window
4- Rear right door window
5- Lock switch
WARNING
!●Before operating the electric window control, make
sure that nothing is capable of being trapped (head,
hand, finger, etc.).●Never leave the vehicle without removing the key.●Never leave a child (or other person who might not
be capable of safe operation of the electric window
control) in the vehicle alone.Driver’s switch (RHD)
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Passenger’s switchesThe passenger’s switches can be used to operate the corre-
sponding passenger’s door windows.
Press the switch down for opening the window, and pull up the
switch for closing.NOTE●The rear door windows only open halfway.
Lock switch
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When this switch is operated, the passenger’s switches cannot
be used to open or close the door windows.
To unlock, press it once again.NOTE●The driver’s switch can open or close any door windows.
Passenger’s switch
1- Lock
2- Unlock
WARNING
!●A child may tamper with the switch at the risk of its
hands or head being trapped in the window. When
driving with a child in the vehicle, please press the
window lock switch to disable the passenger’s
switches.
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