2008 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS ignition

6-30 For emergencies
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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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6-32 For emergencies
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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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Maintenance
8-3
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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WARNING
!●Keep sparks, cigarettes, and flames away from the
battery because the battery could explode.●The battery electrolyte is extremely caustic. Do not
allow it to come in contact with your eyes, skin,
clothing, or the painted surfaces of the vehicle. Spilt
electrolyte should be flushed immediately with
ample amounts of water.
Irritation to eyes or skin from contact with electro-
lyte requires immediate medical attention.●Ventilate when charging or using the battery in an
enclosed space.Diesel-powered vehicles
CAUTION
!●Never disconnect the battery with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position; doing so could damage
the vehicle’s electrical components.●Never short-circuit the battery; doing so could cause
it to overheat and be damaged.●Always wear protective eye goggles when working
near the battery.●If the battery is to be quickcharged, first disconnect
the battery cables.●In order to prevent a short circuit, be sure to discon-
nect the negative (–) terminal first.●Keep it out of reach of children.●Do not bring the nearby parts, the plastic parts and
so on into contact with sulphuric acid (battery elec-
trolyte) which may crack, stain or discolour them.
If they are in contact, wipe off with soft cloth, cham-
ois or the like and an aqueous solution of neutral
detergent then immediately rinse the affected parts
with plenty of water.
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Maintenance
8-37
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●Some fuses may not be installed on your vehicle, depend-
ing on the vehicle model or specifications.
●The table above shows the main equipment corresponding
to each fuse.
The fuse box does not contain spare 7.5 A, 10 A and 15 A
fuses. If a fuse of one of these capacities blows, replace it
temporarily by borrowing the one that matches from:
7.5 A: Outside rear-view mirrors
10 A: Radio (Engine compartment)
15 A: Cigarette lighter
Replace the borrowed fuse as soon as possible.
No.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
1 Ignition coil 10 A
2 Gauge 7.5 A
3 Reversing lamp 7.5 A
4 Cruise control 7.5 A
5 Relay 7.5 A
6 Heated door mirror 7.5 A
7 Windscreen wiper 30 A
8 Engine control 7.5 A
9 Cigarette lighter 15 A
10 — — —
11 Outside rear-view mirrors 7.5 A
12 Engine control 7.5 A
13 — — —
14 Rear window wiper 15 A
15 Central door locks 15 A
16 Rear fog lamp 10 A
17 — — —
18 — — —
19 Heater 30 A
20 Rear window demister 30 A
21 Sunroof 20 A
22 Heated seat 20 A
23 Rear air conditioning 20 A
24 Starter 10 A
25 — Spare fuse 30 A
26 — Spare fuse 20 A
27 — Spare fuse 30 A No.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
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8-40 Maintenance
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●Some fuses may not be installed on your vehicle, depend-
ing on the vehicle model or specifications.
●The table above shows the main equipment corresponding
to each fuse.Identification of fuse
Fuse replacement 1. Before replacing a fuse, always turn off the electrical cir-
cuit concerned and place the ignition switch in the
“LOCK” position.
No.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
1 Condenser fan 30 A
2 Engine control 30 A
3 Control flap 10 A
4 Glow relay 10 A
5 Valve block 10 A
6 Immobilizer 7.5 A
7 Heating pipe 10 A
7.5 A Brown
10 A Red
15 A Blue
20 A Yellow
25 A Transparent
30 A Green (fuse type) / Pink (fusible link type)
40 A Green
50 A Red
60 A Yellow (fusible link type)
LHD
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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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