2008 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS lock

For emergencies
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11. Finger-tighten the wheel nuts. (Turn them clockwise.)
Vehicle with steel wheels
Tighten the wheel nuts until the tapered parts of the wheel
nuts make light contact with the seats of the wheel holes
and the wheel is not loose.
Tighten the wheel nuts in the same way with a compact
spare wheel.
WARNING
!●Mount the spare wheel with the valve stem (F) fac-
ing outboard. If you cannot see the valve stem (F),
you have installed the wheel backwards.
Operating the vehicle with the spare wheel installed
backwards can cause vehicle damage and result in
an accident.
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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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On a snow-covered or frozen road ●When driving on a snow-covered or frozen road, it is rec-
ommended that you use snow tyres or tyre chains.
Refer to the “Snow tyres” and “Tyre chains” sections.
●Avoid high-speed operation, sudden acceleration, abrupt
brake application and sharp cornering.
●Depressing the brake pedal during travel on snowy or icy
roads may cause tyre slippage and skidding. When trac-
tion between the tyres and the road is reduced the wheels
may skid and the vehicle cannot readily be brought to a
stop by conventional braking techniques. Braking will dif-
fer, depending upon whether you have anti-lock brakes
(ABS). As your vehicle is equipped with anti-lock brakes
(ABS), brake by pressing the brake pedal hard, and keep-
ing it pressed.
●Allow extra distance between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you, and avoid sudden braking.
On bumpy or rutted roadDrive as slow as possible when driving on bumpy or rutted
roads.
CAUTION
!●The impact on tyres and/or wheels driving on a
bumpy or rutted road can damage the tyre and /or
wheel.
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Vehicle care
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7 Cleaning the interior of your vehicle
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After cleaning the interior of your vehicle with water, cleaner
or similar, wipe and dry in a shady, well-ventilated area.NOTE●Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.Plastic, vinyl leather, fabric and flocked parts
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1. Gently wipe off with gauze or other soft cloth soaked with
a 3 % aqueous solution of neutral detergent.
2. Dip cloth in fresh water and wring out well. Using this
cloth, wipe off the detergent thoroughly.NOTE●Do not use the cleaners, conditioners, and protectants con-
taining silicons or wax.
Such products may cause annoying reflections and
obscure vision.
Upholstery
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1. To maintain the value of your new vehicle, handle the
upholstery carefully and keep the interior clean.
Use a vacuum cleaner and brush to clean the seats. If
stained, vinyl and synthetic leather should be cleaned with
an appropriate cleaner, and cloth fabrics can be cleaned
with either upholstery cleaner or a 3 % solution of neutral
detergent in lukewarm water.
2. Clean the carpeting with a vacuum cleaner and remove
any stains with carpet cleaner. Oil and grease can be
removed by lightly dabbing with a clean colourfast cloth
and stain remover.Genuine leather*
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1. Lightly wipe off with gauze or other soft cloth soaked
with a 5 % aqueous solution of neutral detergent for wool.
2. Dip cloth in fresh water and wring it out well. Using this
cloth, wipe off the detergent thoroughly.
3. Apply leather protecting agent to the genuine leather sur-
face.NOTE●If genuine leather is wet with water or is washed in water,
wipe off water as quickly as possible with a dry, soft cloth.
●Slight stains on genuine leather may be removed with
leather cleaner as well.
●The genuine leather surface may be damaged if a nylon
brush or synthetic fibre is rubbed hard against it.
●Organic solvents such as benzine, alcohol and gasoline,
acid or alkaline solvents may discolour the genuine
leather surface. Be sure to use neutral detergents.
CAUTION
!●Do not use organic substances (solvents, kerosine,
alcohol, gasoline, etc.) or alkaline or acidic solutions.
These chemicals can cause discolouring, staining or
cracking of the surface.
If you use cleaners or polishing agents, make sure
their ingredients do not include the substances men-
tioned above.
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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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●In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a burnt smell may indicate severe and
abnormal catalyst overheating.
If this occurs, the vehicle should be stopped in a safe
place, the engine switched off and the vehicle allowed to
cool. Once the engine is cool, a service, including a tune-
up to manufacturer’s specifications, should be obtained
immediately.
Bonnet
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To open Pull the release lever towards you to unlock the bonnet.
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Maintenance
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Raise the bonnet while pressing the safety lock.NOTE●Only open the bonnet when the wipers are in the parked
position. Failure to do so may cause bonnet damage.Support the bonnet by inserting the support bar in its slot.
CAUTION
!●Note that the support bar may disengage the bonnet
if the open bonnet is lifted by a strong wind.●Always insert the support bar into the hole provided
specifically for this purpose. Supporting the bonnet
at any other location could result in the support bar
slipping out and lead to an accident.
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