2008 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS manual transmission

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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Starting and driving
Economical driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 2
Driving, alcohol and drugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 3
Safe driving techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 3
Running-in recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 5
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 6
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 7
Steering wheel height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 8
Inside rear-view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 9
Outside rear-view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 10
Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 14
Steering wheel lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 17
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 18
Diesel particulate filter (DPF)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 21
Manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 23
Automatic transmission INVECS-II
Sports Mode 4A/T (Intelligent & Innovative
Vehicle Electronic Control System II) . . . . . . . .4- 26
Braking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 35
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 36
Power steering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 40Active stability control (ASC)*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 41
Auto-speed (cruise) control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 45
Corner sensor system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 51
Cargo loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 57
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 60
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The shift pattern is shown on the gearshift lever knob. Be sure
to always fully depress the clutch pedal before attempting to
shift the lever.
NOTE●If it is hard to shift into 1st, depress the clutch pedal again;
the shift will then be easier to make.Moving the gearshift lever to the “R” (Reverse)
positionVehicles equipped with 5-speed manual transmissionTo shift into the “R” (Reverse) position from 5th gear, move
the gearshift lever to the “N” (Neutral) position, and then move
it to the “R” (Reverse) position.
CAUTION
!●Do not move the gearshift lever into reverse while
the vehicle is moving forward; doing so will damage
the transmission.●Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driv-
ing as this will cause premature clutch wear or dam-
age.5 M/T 6 M/T
CAUTION
!●Do not move the gearshift lever to the “R” (Reverse)
position while the vehicle is moving forward. This
could damage the transmission.
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Vehicles equipped with 6-speed manual transmissionPull up the pull-ring (A), then move the gearshift lever to the
“R” (Reverse) position with the pull-ring still pulled.The pull-ring will return to its original position when you
return the gearshift lever to the “N” (Neutral) position.
Changing gears
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Always use care to change the gear with the vehicle speed
matched to the engine speed. Proper shifting will improve fuel
economy and prolong engine life.
Avoid shifting down at high speed, as this may cause excessive
engine speed (the tachometer needle into the red zone) and
damage the engine.
CAUTION
!●Do not pull up the pull-ring (A) when moving the
gearshift lever to any position other than the
“R” (Reverse) position. If you always pulled up the
pull-ring (A) when moving the gearshift lever, you
could unintentionally move the gearshift lever to the
“R” (Reverse) position and cause an accident and/or
a problem in the transmission.
CAUTION
!●If the pull-ring will not return from the pulled-up
position, we recommend you to have your vehicle
inspected.
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4Automatic transmission INVECS-II Sports
Mode 4A/T (Intelligent & Innovative
Vehicle Electronic Control System II)
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Designed for optimum control and equipped with adaptive con-
trol capabilities, the electronically controlled transmission opti-
mally matches gear shifts to almost all driving and road
conditions.NOTE●During running-in period or immediately after reconnec-
tion of the battery cable, there may be a case where gear
shifts are not made smoothly. This does not indicate a
faulty transmission.
Gear shifts will become smooth after the transmission has
been shifted several times by the electronic control sys-
tem.
Selector lever operation
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The transmission has 4 forward gears and 1 reverse gear.
The individual gears are selected automatically, depending on
the position of the gear selector lever, the speed of the vehicle
and the position of the accelerator pedal.
The selector lever (A) has 2 gates; the main gate (B) and the
manual gate (C).
CAUTION
!●This system is strictly intended to provide supple-
mentary functions. When travelling downhill under
certain conditions or immediately after starting off
when the A/T is cold, no automatic shiftdown may
be made. The driver should shiftdown to a lower
gear to use engine braking. Try to drive safely at all
time.
LHD
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“D” DRIVEThis position is for normal driving. The transmission automati-
cally selects a suitable gear for your speed and acceleration.
Engine braking is automatically applied when necessary,
depending on road conditions.
Please refer to “Uphill/downhill driving” on page 4-33.
Sports mode
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Whether the vehicle is stationary or in motion, sports mode is
selected by pushing the selector lever from the “D” (DRIVE)
position into the manual gate (A). To return to “D” range oper-
ation, push the selector lever back into the main gate (B).
In sports mode, gear shifts can be made rapidly simply by mov-
ing the selector lever backwards and forwards. In contrast to a
M/T, the sports mode allows gear shifts with the accelerator
pedal depressed.
+ (SHIFT UP)
Push the lever forward once to shift up one gear.
- (SHIFT DOWN)
Pull the lever backwards once to shift down one gear.
●On a gradient the engine should be started in the
“P” (PARK) position, not in the “N” (NEUTRAL)
position.●Always keep your right foot on the brake pedal
when the vehicle is in “N” (NEUTRAL), or when
shifting into or out of “N” (NEUTRAL), to minimize
the risk of loss of control.
WARNING
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SHIFT UP
SHIFT DOWN
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NOTE●In sports mode, only the 4 forward gears can be selected.
To reverse or park the vehicle, move the selector lever to
the “R” (REVERSE) or “P” (PARK) position as required.
●To maintain good running performance, the transmission
may refuse to perform an upshift when the selector lever
is moved to the “+ (SHIFT UP)” position at certain vehi-
cle speeds. Also, to prevent over-revving of the engine,
the transmission may refuse to perform a downshift when
the lever is moved to the “– (SHIFT DOWN)” position at
certain vehicle speeds.
●In sports mode, downward shifts are made automatically
when the vehicle slows down. When the vehicle stops,
1st gear is automatically selected.
●When driving away on a slippery road, push the selector
lever forward into the “+ (SHIFT UP)” position. This
causes the transmission to shift into the 2nd gear which is
better for smooth driving away on a slippery road. Push
the selector lever to the “– (SHIFT DOWN)” side to shift
back to the 1st gear.
●Move the selector lever gently between the manual and
main gates and between positions in the manual gate.
Undue force could damage the selector lever.
CAUTION
!●In sports mode, the upward shift from the 1st to 2nd
gear is made automatically while the upward shifts
to the 3rd and 4th gears are made by the driver. The
driver must execute upward shifts in accordance
with prevailing road conditions, taking care to keep
the engine speed below the red zone.●By rapidly moving the selector lever backwards
(SHIFT DOWN) twice, it is possible to skip one gear,
i.e., 3rd to 1st or 4th to 2nd. Since sudden engine
braking and/or rapid acceleration can cause loss of
traction, however, downshifts must be made care-
fully in accordance with the vehicle’s speed.
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For emergencies
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2. You could be injured if the vehicles move. Set the parking
brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an automatic transmis-
sion in “P” (PARK) or a manual transmission in “N”
(Neutral). Turn off the ignition switch.NOTE●Turn off all lamps, heater and other electrical loads. This
will avoid sparks and help save both batteries.
3. Make sure battery electrolyte is at the proper level.
Refer to “Battery” on page 8-16.4. Connect the booster battery.
Petrol-powered vehicles
Connect one end of one jumper cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the discharged battery (A), and the other end
to the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery (B).
WARNING
!●Turn off the ignition on both vehicles beforehand.
Use care to make sure that the cables or your clothes
are never caught by the fan or drive belt. Personal
injury could result.
WARNING
!●If electrolyte fluid is not visible, or appears to be fro-
zen, Do Not Attempt Jump Starting!
A battery might rupture or explode if the tempera-
ture is below the freezing point or if it is not filled to
the proper level.
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