gas type MITSUBISHI GRANDIS 2008 Owner's Manual (in English)

2 General information
Fuel selection
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NOTE●Petrol-powered vehicles have the knock control system so
that you can use unleaded petrol 90 RON as an emergent
measure in case unleaded petrol 95 RON or higher is not
available on journey, etc. In such a case, you don’t need to
adjust the engine specially.
In case of using unleaded petrol 90 RON, the engine per-
formance level is reduced.●Repeatedly driving short distance at low speeds can cause
deposits to form in the fuel system and engine, resulting in
poor starting and poor acceleration. If these problems
occur, you are advised to add a detergent additive to the
gasoline when you refuel the vehicle. The additive will
remove the deposits, thereby returning the engine to a nor-
mal condition. Be sure to use a genuine MITSUBISHI
FUEL SYSTEM CLEANER. Using an unsuitable addi-
tive could make the engine malfunction. For details,
please contact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.
●Poor quality petrol can cause problems such as hard start-
ing, stalling, engine noise and hesitation. If your experi-
ence these problems, try another brand and/or grade of
petrol.
If the check engine warning lamp flashes, have the system
checked as soon as possible at a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.Recom-
mended fuelPetrol-powered vehicles
Unleaded petrol octane number (EN228)
95 RON or higher
Diesel-powered vehicles
Cetane number (EN590)
51 or higher
CAUTION
!●For petrol-powered vehicles, the use of leaded fuel
can result in serious damage to the engine and cata-
lytic converter. Do not use the leaded fuel.●Diesel-powered vehicles are designed to use only die-
sel fuel that meets the EN 590 standard.
Use of any other type of diesel fuel would adversely
affect the engine’s performance and durability.
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2-8 Seat and seat belts
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Heated seats*
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The heated seats can be operated with the ignition switch in the
“ON” position.
The indication lamp (A) will illuminate while the heater is on.
NOTE●Do not place heavy objects on the seat or stick pins, nee-
dles, or other pointed objects into it.
●When cleaning the seat, do not use benzene, gasoline,
alcohol, or other organic solvents; this might damage the
surface of the seat and also the heater element.
●If water or any other liquid is spilled on the seat, allow it
to dry thoroughly before attempting to use the heater.
1- Heater high (for quick heating).
2- Heater off.
3- Heater low (to keep the seat warm).
CAUTION
!●Operate in the high position for quick heating. Once
the seat is warm, set the heater to low to keep it
warm. Slight variations in seat temperature may be
felt while using the heated seats. This is caused by
the operation of the heater’s internal thermostat and
does not indicate a malfunction.
●If the following types of persons use the heated seats,
they might become too hot or receive minor burns
(red skin, heat blisters, etc.):
• Children, elderly or ill people
• People with sensitive skin
• Excessively tired people
• People under the influence of alcohol or sleep
inducing medication (cold medicine, etc.)
●Do not use a blanket, cushion, or other material with
high heat insulation properties on the seat while
using the heater; this might cause the heater element
to overheat.●Turn the heater off immediately if it appears to be
malfunctioning during use.
CAUTION
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Maintenance
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8 Catalytic converter
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For ordinary use, there are no particular precautions except that
of using unleaded petrol.
The exhaust gas scavenging devices used with the catalytic
converter are extremely efficient for the reduction of noxious
gases. The catalytic converter is installed in the exhaust sys-
tem.
It is important to keep the engine properly tuned to ensure
proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst damage.The catalytic converter itself gets hot quickly, and may be dam-
aged if overheated. The following points should be noted in
order to prevent the ignition of unburned petrol within the cata-
lytic converter.
●Use UNLEADED PETROL ONLY of the type recom-
mended in “Fuel selection” on page 2.
●Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level; running out
of fuel could cause damage to the catalytic converter.
●Do not try to start the engine by pushing the vehicle. If the
battery is weak or discharged, use another battery to start
the engine.
●Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires discon-
nected or removed such as performing diagnostic tests.
●Do not idle the engine for prolonged periods during very
rough idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
●Do not race the engine when turning off the ignition
switch. This will cause the catalytic converter to be dam-
aged due to contact with unburnt fuel.
●Stop driving the vehicle if you think the performance is
noticeably low, or that there is unnecessary engine rota-
tion, or any other engine trouble, such as with the ignition,
etc.
If it is impractical to stop driving immediately, reduce the
speed and drive for only a short time. We recommend you
to have your vehicle inspected as soon as possible.
CAUTION
!●Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your
vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In
the event of an engine malfunction particularly
involving engine misfire or other apparent loss of
performance have your vehicle serviced promptly.
Continued operation of your vehicle with a severe
overheated condition may result in possible damage
to the converter and vehicle.
WARNING
!●As with any vehicle, do not park or operate this
vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as
dry grass or leaves can come in contact with the hot
exhaust since fire could occur.●Paint should not be applied to the catalytic con-
verter.
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Maintenance
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Replacement of low beam (discharge lamp type)Do not attempt to disassemble or repair discharge headlamps,
and do not attempt to replace their bulbs.
CAUTION
!●Handle halogen lamp bulb with care. The gas inside
halogen lamp bulb is highly pressurized, so drop-
ping, knocking, or scratching a halogen lamp bulb
can cause it to shatter.●Never hold the halogen lamp bulb with a bare hand,
dirty glove, etc.
The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the headlamps are operated.
If the glass surface is dirty, it must be cleaned with
alcohol, paint thinner, etc., and refit it after drying it
thoroughly.
CAUTION
!●A high voltage is present in the power circuit and in
the bulbs and bulb terminals. To avoid the risk of an
electric shock, contact by a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point whenever
repair or replacement is necessary.
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