2008 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS inflation pressure

OXPE08E1
(9290B529)
BL070680
© 2007 Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
Mitsubishi Motors Europe B.V.
ForewordE09200101831
Thank you for selecting a GRANDIS as your new vehicle.
This owner’s manual will add to your understanding and full
enjoyment of the many fine features of this vehicle.
It contains information prepared to acquaint you with the
proper way to operate and maintain your vehicle for the utmost
in driving pleasure.
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Europe B.V. reserves the right to
make changes in design and specifications and/or to make
additions to or improvements in this product without obligation
to install them on products previously manufactured.
It is an absolute requirement for the driver to strictly observe
all laws and regulations concerning vehicles.
This owner’s manual has been written in compliance with
such laws and regulations, but some of the contents may
become contradictory with later amendment of the laws and
regulations.
Please leave this owner’s manual in this vehicle at time of
resale. The next owner will appreciate having access to the
information contained in this owner’s manual.
Repairs to your vehicle:
Vehicles in the warranty period:
All warranty repairs must be carried out by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.
Vehicles outside the warranty period:
Where the vehicle is repaired is at the discretion of the owner.Throughout this owner’s manual the words WARNINGand
CAUTIONappear.
These serve as reminders to be especially careful. Failure to follow
instructions could result in personal injury or damage to your vehicle.
indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or
death if instructions are not followed.
means hazards or unsafe practices that could cause minor
personal injury or damage to your vehicle.
You will see another important symbol:
NOTE: gives helpful information.
*: indicates optional equipment.
It may differ according to the sales classification; refer to
the sales catalogue.
Abbreviations used in this owner’s manual:
LHD: Left-Hand Drive
RHD: Right-Hand Drive
M/T: Manual Transmission
A/T: Automatic Transmission
WARNING
CAUTION
Information for station service
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Fuel tank capacity 65 litres
Petrol-powered vehicles
Unleaded petrol octane number (EN 228)
Fuel95 RON or higher
Fuel requirementsDiesel-powered vehicles
Cetane number (EN 590)
51 or higher
Refer to the “General information” section for the fuel selection.
Engine oil Refer to the “Maintenance” section for the selection of engine oil.
Tyre inflation pressure Refer to the “Maintenance” section for the tyre inflation pressure.
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Overview
Locking and unlocking p. 1-7
Keyless entry system* p. 1-5
Tyre inflation pressures p. 8-21
Changing tyres p. 6-20
Tyre rotation p. 8-24
Tyre chains p. 8-26
Wheel covers* p. 6-26
Rear turn-signal lamps
p. 3-37, 8-44, 8-54
Stop and tail lamps
p. 3-32 Licence plate lamps
p. 3-32, 8-44, 8-55 Tailgate p. 1-11 Rear window wiper and washer p. 3-43
Rear fog lamp (LHD vehicles)
p. 3-40, 8-44, 8-54
Reversing lamp (RHD vehicles)
p. 8-44, 8-54
Back sensors* p. 4-52Corner sensors*
p. 4-52Reversing lamp (LHD vehicles) p. 8-44, 8-54
Rear fog lamp (RHD vehicles) p. 3-40, 8-44, 8-54 High-mounted stop lamp p. 8-44
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4-2 Starting and driving
4Economical driving
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For economical driving, there are some technical requirements
that have to be met. The prerequisite for low fuel consumption
is a properly adjusted engine. In order to achieve longer life of
the vehicle and the most economical operation, we recommend
you have the vehicle checked at regular intervals in accordance
with the service standards.
Fuel economy and generation of exhaust gas and noise are
highly influenced by personal driving habits as well as the par-
ticular operating conditions. The following points should be
observed in order to minimize wear of brakes, tyres and engine
as well as to reduce environmental pollution.StartingAvoid rapid acceleration and sudden starts; such operation will
result in higher fuel consumption.ShiftingShift only at an appropriate speed and engine speed. Always
use the highest gear possible.City trafficFrequent starting and stopping increases the average fuel con-
sumption. Use roads with smooth traffic flow whenever possi-
ble. When driving on congested roads, avoid use of a low gear
at high engine speeds.IdlingThe vehicle consumes fuel even during idling. Avoid extended
idling whenever possible.
SpeedThe higher the vehicle speed, the more fuel consumed. Avoid
driving at full speed. Even a slight release of the accelerator
pedal will save a significant amount of fuel.Tyre inflation pressureCheck the tyre inflation pressures at regular intervals. Low tyre
inflation pressure increases road resistance and fuel consump-
tion. In addition, low tyre pressures adversely affect tyre wear
and driving stability.LoadDo not drive with unnecessary articles in the luggage compart-
ment. Especially during city driving where frequent starting
and stopping is necessary, the increased weight of the vehicle
will greatly affect fuel consumption. Also avoid driving with
unnecessary luggage, etc., on the roof; the increased air resist-
ance will increase fuel consumption.Cold engine startingStarting of a cold engine consumes more fuel.
Unnecessary fuel consumption is also caused by keeping a hot
engine running. After the engine is started, commence driving
as soon as possible.Air conditioningThe use of the air conditioning will increase the fuel consump-
tion.
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6-16 For emergencies
6Spare wheel
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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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6-26 For emergencies
6
15. Check your tyre inflation pressure. The correct pressures
are shown on the door label. See the illustration.
Wheel covers*
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To remove1. Wrap the tip of the bar with a cloth, insert it deeply into
the notch provided in the wheel cover, and use it to lever
up the cover a little.
CAUTION
!●The tyre pressure should be periodically checked
and maintained at the specified pressure while the
tyre is stowed.●The compact spare tyre is to be used only temporar-
ily when the standard tyre is damaged. Repair the
damaged tyre as soon as possible and use it to
replace the compact spare tyre.●After changing the tyre and driving the vehicle
about 1,000 km (620 miles), retighten the wheel nuts
to make sure that they have not come loose.●If the steering wheel vibrates when driving after
changing the tyre, we recommend you to have the
tyres checked for balance.
●Do not mix one type of tyre with another or use a
different size from the one listed. This would cause
early wear and poor handling.
CAUTION
!
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For emergencies
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6 Operation under adverse driving conditions
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If your vehicle becomes stuck in sand, mud or
snowIf the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or mud, it can often
be moved by a rocking motion. Move the selector lever alter-
nately between the Sports mode and “R” (REVERSE) position
(with M/T, between 1st and Reverse), while applying slight
pressure to the accelerator pedal.
Avoid racing the engine or spinning the wheels. Prolonged
efforts to free a stuck vehicle may result in overheating and
transmission failure. Allow the engine to idle for a few minutes
to let the transmission cool between rocking attempts.
If the vehicle remains stuck after several rocking attempts, seek
other assistance.
On a flooded road●Avoid flooded roads. Water could enter the brake discs,
resulting in temporarily ineffective brakes. In such cases,
lightly depress the brake pedal to see if the brakes operate
properly. If they do not, lightly depress the pedal several
times while driving in order to dry the brake pads.
●When driving in rain or on a road with many puddles a
layer of water may form between the tyres and the road
surface.
This reduces a tyre’s frictional resistance on the road,
resulting in loss of steering stability and braking capabil-
ity.
To cope with this, observe the following items:
WARNING
!●When attempting to rock your vehicle out of a stuck
position, be sure that the area around the vehicle is
clear of people and physical objects. The rocking
motion may cause the vehicle to suddenly launch
forward or backward, causing injury or damage to
nearby people or objects.
(a) Drive your vehicle at a slow speed.
(b) Do not drive on worn tyres. Always maintain the
specified tyre inflation pressures.
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Maintenance
8-21
8 Tyres
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Tyre inflation pressures
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Petrol-powered vehicles


*: Above 160 km/h (99 mph)
WARNING
!●Driving with tyres that are worn, damaged or
improperly inflated can lead to loss of control or
blowout of the tyres which can result in a collision
with serious or fatal injury.Item
Ty r e s i z e
Up to 4 passengers
Max. load
At trailer towing
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Normal tyre215/60R16 95H2.1 bar (210 kPa),
2.3 bar (230 kPa)*2.1 bar (210 kPa),
2.6 bar (260 kPa)*2.1 bar
(210 kPa)2.4 bar
(240 kPa)2.1 bar
(210 kPa)2.4 bar
(240 kPa)
215/55R17 94V2.3 bar (230 kPa),
2.3 bar (230 kPa)*2.3 bar (230 kPa),
2.7 bar (270 kPa)*2.3 bar
(230 kPa)2.4 bar
(240 kPa)2.3 bar
(230 kPa)2.5 bar
(250 kPa)
Compact
spare tyreT135/90D16 102M 4.2 bar (420 kPa) —
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8-22 Maintenance
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Diesel-powered vehicles


*: Above 160 km/h (99 mph)
Check the tyre inflation pressure of all the tyres while they are cold; if insufficient or excessive, adjust to the specified value.
After the tyre inflation pressure has been adjusted, check the tyres for damage and air leaks. Be sure to put caps on the valves.
Item
Ty r e s i z e
Up to 4 passengers
Max. load
At trailer towing
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Normal tyre215/60R16 95H2.3 bar (230 kPa),
2.4 bar (240 kPa)*2.1 bar (210 kPa),
2.7 bar (270 kPa)*2.3 bar (230 kPa),
2.4 bar (240 kPa)*2.4 bar (240 kPa),
2.7 bar (270 kPa)*2.3 bar
(230 kPa)2.4 bar
(240 kPa)
215/55R17 94V2.3 bar (230 kPa),
2.4 bar (240 kPa)*2.3 bar (230 kPa),
2.8 bar (280 kPa)*2.3 bar (230 kPa),
2.4 bar (240 kPa)*2.5 bar (250 kPa),
2.7 bar (270 kPa)*2.3 bar
(230 kPa)2.5 bar
(250 kPa)
Compact
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