key MITSUBISHI GRANDIS 2008 (in English) Service Manual

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NOTE●The MITSUBISHI genuine CD autochanger can be con-
nected to this audio system.
The CD autochanger can be operated by the switch of the
audio body. Refer to “To listen to a CD” on page 5-39.
●To listen to the audio system while the engine is stopped,
turn the ignition key to the “ACC” position.
●If a cellular phone is used inside the vehicle, it may create
noise from the audio equipment. This does not mean that
anything is wrong with your audio equipment. In such a
case, use the cellular phone at a place as far as possible
from the audio equipment.
●If foreign objects or water get into the audio equipment, or
if smoke or a strange odour comes from it, immediately
turn off the audio system and have it checked. Never try to
repair it by yourself. Avoid continuous usage without
inspection by a qualified person.
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2 (DOOR) - The room lamp & map lamps and rear personal
lamps go on when a door or the tailgate is opened.
When all doors and tailgate are closed, the room
lamp & map lamps and rear personal lamps are
illuminated and dimmed gradually for 15 seconds
and then go out.
However, the lamp goes out immediately without
being dimmed in the following cases:
●The doors and tailgate are closed and the igni-
tion switch is turned to the “ON” position.
●All doors and tailgate are locked using the
key mechanism of the driver’s door, the lock
knob of the driver’s door, or the remote con-
trol switch of the keyless entry system (if so
equipped).
NOTE●On vehicles with keyless entry system, if the
ignition key is removed with the doors and
tailgate closed, the room lamp & map lamps
and rear personal lamps are dimmed gradu-
ally for 15 seconds and then go out.
The dimming period is also adjustable.
For further information, we recommend you
to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized 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.
●When the room lamp & map lamp switch is in
the “ON” position, closing the doors and tail-
gate does not cause the room lamp & map
lamps to go off.3 ( ) -The room lamp & map lamps and rear personal
lamps are on regardless of opening and closing of
the doors and tailgate.
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Lamps (room lamps, etc.) auto-cutout function
(vehicles with keyless entry system)
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If any of the interior lamps are left switched on with the igni-
tion key in any position other than “ON” or “ACC”, it goes off
automatically after approximately 30 minutes to prevent com-
plete discharge of the battery.
The lamp comes on again if the ignition key is turned to the
“ON” or “ACC” position, any door or tailgate is opened and
closed, or the keyless entry remote control is operated.NOTE●The interior lamp auto-cut function can be deactivated.
We recommend you to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point for detailed information and
assistance.
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.
Storage spaces
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NOTE●Do not leave valuables in any storage space when leaving
the vehicle.
CAUTION
!●Never leave lighters, cans of carbonated drink, and
spectacles in the cabin when parking the vehicle in
hot sunshine. The cabin will become extremely hot,
so lighters and other flammable items may catch fire
and unopened drink cans (including beer cans) may
rupture. The heat may also deform or crack plastic
spectacle lenses and other spectacle parts that are
made of plastic.●Keep the lids of storage spaces closed while driving
the vehicle. A lid or the contents of a storage space
could otherwise cause injuries.
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Glove box
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The glove box can be locked and unlocked using the key.
1- Rear side box
2- Personal box
3- Sunglasses pocket*
4- Instrument panel upper box
5- Luggage floor box
6- Glove box
1- To lock
2- To unlock
3- To open, pull the lever
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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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3. Tighten the holder mounting bolt securely with the wheel
nut wrench.
4. Fit the cover over the hanger mounting bolt.
5. After tightening the bolt, try joggling the spare wheel to
confirm that there is no play in the hanger.
How to change a tyre
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Before changing a tyre, first stop your vehicle in a safe, flat
location.
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.
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Towing with rear wheels off the ground (Type B)Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position (M/T) or
the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (A/T). Turn
the ignition key to the “ACC” position and secure the steering
wheel in a straight ahead position with a rope or tie-down strap.
Never place the ignition key in the “LOCK” position when
towing.
Towing with front wheels off the ground (Type C)Release the parking brake.
Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position (M/T) or
the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (A/T).Emergency towingIf towing service is not available in an emergency, your vehicle
may be temporarily towed by a rope secured to the towing
hook.
In case of your vehicle is to be towed by another vehicle or
your vehicle tows another vehicle, pay careful attention to the
following points.
CAUTION
!●Never tow an A/T vehicle with the rear wheels up
(and the front wheels on the ground) when the auto-
matic transmission fluid level is low. This may cause
serious and expensive damage to the transmission.
CAUTION
!●[For vehicles equipped with the Active stability con-
trol (ASC) system]
If the vehicle is towed with the ignition key in to the
“ON” position and only the front wheels or only the
rear wheels raised off the ground, the traction con-
trol system may operate, resulting in an accident.
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4. Secure the tow rope to the front towing hook.NOTE●To avoid deforming or otherwise damaging the vehicle
body when hooking the rope onto the towing hook,
observe the following instructions:
• Mount the towing hook securely.
• Do not attach the rope to any part of the vehicle other
than the towing hook.
• Do not drive in a way that subjects the towing hook to
significant physical shock.5. Keep the engine running.
If the engine is not running, turn the ignition key to the
“ACC” or “ON” position to unlock the steering wheel.
6. Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position
(M/T) or the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) posi-
tion (A/T).
7. Turn on the hazard warning lamps if required by law.
(Follow the local driving laws and regulations.)
8. During towing make sure that close contact is maintained
between the drivers of both vehicles, and that the vehicles
travel at low speed.
CAUTION
!●Do not tow the vehicle with the rope at an excessive
diagonal angle.
CAUTION
!●When the engine is not running, the brake booster
and power steering pump do not operate. This
means higher brake depression force and higher
steering effort are required. Therefore, vehicle oper-
ation is more difficult than usual.●Do not leave the key in the “LOCK” position or do
not remove the ignition key from the ignition switch
while driving. The steering wheel will lock, causing
loss of control.
WARNING
!●To prevent entry of exhaust gas from the towing
vehicle, set your air selection switch to the recircula-
tion position.
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8-2 Maintenance
8Service precautions
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Adequate care of your vehicle at regular intervals serves to pre-
serve the value and appearance as long as possible.
Maintenance items as described in this owner’s manual can be
performed by the owner.
Maintenance items as described in this Owner’s Manual can be
performed by the owner.
We recommend you to have the periodic inspection and main-
tenance performed by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point or another specialist. In the event a malfunction
or other problem is discovered, we recommend you to have it
checked and repaired. This section contains information on
inspection maintenance procedures that you can do yourself.
Follow the instructions and cautions for each of the various
procedures.
WARNING
!●When checking or servicing the inside of the engine
compartment, make sure the engine is switched off
and has had a chance to cool down.●If it is necessary to do work in the engine compart-
ment with the engine running, be especially careful
that your clothing, hair, etc., does not become caught
by the fan, drive belts, or other moving parts.●The fan may turn on automatically even if the
engine is not running; turn the ignition key to
“LOCK” position and remove the key to ensure
safety while you work in the engine compartment.●Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open flames
around fuel or battery. The fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when working around the
battery. It contains poisonous and corrosive sulphu-
ric acid.●Do not get under your vehicle with just the body
jack supporting it. Always use automotive jack
stands.●Improper handling of components and materials
used in the vehicle can endanger your personal
safety. We recommend you to consult a specialist for
necessary information.
WARNING
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Alphabetical index
4High-beam indication lamp 3-9
Hinges and latches lubrication 8-32
Horn switch 3-46
I
If the vehicle breaks down 6-2
Ignition switch 4-14
Indicator and warning lamps 3-8
Indicator lamps 3-9
Inside rear-view mirror 4-9
Inside tailgate release 1-15
Installation of accessories 5
Instrument panel upper box 5-65
Instruments 3-2
Interior lamp switch 5-59
Interior lamps 5-58
J
Jack 6-11
Storage 6-10
Jacking up the vehicle 6-13
Jump starting (Emergency starting) 6-2
K
Keyless entry system 1-5
Keys 1-2
L
Labeling 9-2Lamp monitor buzzer 3-33
Lamps (headlamps, fog lamp, etc.) auto-cutout function 3-33
Leakage (Fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust gas) 8-31
Licence plate lamps
Bulb capacity 8-44
Replacement 8-55
Low fuel warning lamp 3-6
Lubricants 9-16
Luggage compartment lamp 5-62
Bulb capacity 8-45
Replacement 8-59
Luggage floor box 5-67
Luggage hooks 5-77
LW/MW/FM electronic tuning radio with CD player 5-21
M
Making a flat seat 2-25
Manual transmission 4-23
Oil 9-16
Mirror
Inside rear-view mirror 4-9
Outside rear-view mirrors 4-10
MIVEC engine 4-20
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems 6
Multi centre display 3-15
N
Notes regarding diesel fuel 9-15
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