2008 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS lock

8-6 Maintenance
8
To close Unlatch the support bar and clip it in its holder.
Slowly lower the bonnet to a position about 30 cm above the
closed position, then let it drop.NOTE●If this does not close the bonnet, release it from a slightly
higher position.
●Do not press down the bonnet hard with a hand as it may
damage the bonnet.
CAUTION
!●Be careful that hands or fingers are not trapped
when closing the bonnet.●Before driving, make sure that the bonnet is securely
locked. An incompletely locked bonnet can suddenly
open while driving. This can be extremely danger-
ous.
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8-10 Maintenance
8Engine coolant
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To check the coolant levelA translucent coolant reserve tank is located in the engine com-
partment.Petrol-powered vehiclesCheck the coolant level in the reserve tank. The reserve tank lid
(B) is equipped with a dipstick.
Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth. Reinsert
the dipstick as far as it goes. Remove the dipstick and read the
coolant level, which should always be within the range “F”
(FULL) or “L” (LOW) while the engine is cold.
To add coolantThe cooling system is a closed system and normally the loss of
coolant should be very slight. A noticeable drop in the coolant
level could indicate leakage. If this occurs, we recommend you
to have the system checked as soon as possible.
If the level should drop below the “L” (LOW) level on the dip-
stick, add coolant to the reserve tank.
Also, if the reserve tank is completely empty, remove the radia-
tor cap (A) and add coolant until the level reaches the filler
neck.Anti-freezeThe engine coolant contains an ethylene glycol anti-corrosion
agent. The cylinder head and water pump housing are cast alu-
minium alloy, and periodic changing of the engine coolant is
necessary to prevent corrosion of these parts.
Use “DIA QUEEN SUPER LONG LIFE COOLANT” or
equivalent.
MITSUBISHI Genuine Coolant has excellent protection
against corrosion and rust formation of all metals including
aluminium and can avoid blockages in the radiator, heater, cyl-
inder head, engine block, etc.
FULL
LOW
WARNING
!●Do not open the radiator cap while the engine is hot.
The coolant system is under pressure and any hot
coolant escaping could cause severe burns.
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8-12 Maintenance
8
To add coolantThe cooling system is a closed system and normally the loss of
coolant should be very slight. A noticeable drop in the coolant
level could indicate leakage. If this occurs, we recommend you
to have the system checked as soon as possible.
If the level should drop below the “LOW” level on the reserve
tank, open the lid and add coolant.Anti-freezeThe engine coolant contains an ethylene glycol anti-corrosion
agent. The cylinder head and water pump housing are cast alu-
minium alloy, and periodic changing of the engine coolant is
necessary to prevent corrosion of these parts.
Use only “BASF Glysantin Alu Protect Premium/G30”.
It has excellent protection against corrosion and rust formation
of all metals including aluminium and can avoid clogs in the
radiator, heater, cylinder head, engine block, etc.
Because of the necessity of this anti-corrosion agent, the cool-
ant must not be replaced with plain water even in summer.
The anti-freeze must fill 50 % concentration coolant in all tem-
perature conditions.
During cold weatherIf the temperatures in your area drop below freezing, there is
the danger that the coolant in the engine or radiator could
freeze and cause severe damage to the engine and/or radiator.
Add a sufficient amount of anti-freeze to the coolant to prevent
it from freezing.
The engine coolant mixture used at the factory provides protec-
tion against freezing for temperatures as low as approximately–30 °C. The concentration should be checked before the start of
cold weather and anti-freeze added to the system if necessary.
WARNING
!●Do not open the reserve tank cap while the engine is
hot. The coolant system is under pressure and any
hot coolant escaping could cause severe burns.
CAUTION
!●Do not use alcohol or methanol anti-freeze or any
engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol
anti-freeze. The use of an improper anti-freeze can
cause corrosion of the aluminium components.●Do not top up with water only.
Water by itself reduces the rust-protective and anti-
freeze qualities of the coolant and has a lower boil-
ing point. It can also cause damage to the cooling
system if it should freeze. Do not use tapwater, as it
can cause corrosion and rust formation.
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8-26 Maintenance
8
Tyre chains
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If tyre chains have to be used, ensure that they are fitted only
on the drive wheels (front).
Use only tyre chains which are designed for use with the tyres
mounted on the vehicle: use of the incorrect size or type of
chain could result in damage to the vehicle body.
Before fitting tyre chains, We recommend you to consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
The speed limit for tyre chain is 50 km/h (31 mph) and remove
the tyre chains as soon as possible on snow free roads.
Ty r e s i z e
Wheel size
Max chain height
[mm]
215/60R16 16x6.5 JJ
9
215/55R17 17x7.0 J
WARNING
!●DO NOT use a jack when fitting the chains, as in the
conditions, the tyres may slip on the icy road causing
the vehicle to slip off the jack.
CAUTION
!●Practice fitting the chains before you need them.
Don’t expect help from other people in the cold.●Choose a clear straight stretch of road where you
can pull off and still be seen while you are fitting the
chains.●Do not fit chains before you need them. This will
wear out your tyres and the road surface.●After driving around 100-300 metres, stop and
retighten the chains.●Care should be taken with extremes of steering lock
to prevent possible contact between the chains and
the vehicle body.●Drive carefully and do not exceed 50 km/h (31 mph).
Remember, fitting chains is not going to stop acci-
dents from happening.●When tyre chains are installed, take care that they
do not damage the disc wheel or body.●Do not install a tyre chain on an emergency wheel
which is compact in size. If one of the front wheels
has punctured, replace it with one of the rear wheels
and install the compact spare wheel in that place
before fitting a tyre chain.
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Maintenance
8-33
8 Fuse links
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The fuse links will melt to prevent a fire if a large current
attempts to flow through certain electrical systems.
In case of a melted fuse link, we recommend you to have your
vehicle inspected.
Fuses
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Fuse block locationTo prevent damage to the electrical system due to short-
circuiting or overloading, each individual circuit is provided
with a fuse.
There are fuse blocks in the passenger compartment and in the
engine compartment.Passenger compartmentLHD
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8-34 Maintenance
8
The fuse block in the passenger compartment is located behind
the fuse box lid (LHD vehicles) or the personal box (RHD
vehicles) in front of the driver’s seat at the position shown in
the illustration.
Engine compartmentIn the engine compartment, the fuse block is located as shown
in the illustration.
RHD
Petrol-powered vehicles
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Maintenance
8-35
8
Fuse load capacityThe fuse capacity and the name of the electrical systems pro-
tected by the fuses are indicated at the fuse box lid (LHD vehi-
cles) or the personal box (RHD vehicles) and on the inside of
the fuse block cover for fuses located in the engine compart-
ment.Passenger compartment fuse location tableNOTE●Spare fuses are contained in the fuse box lid (LHD vehi-
cles) or the personal box lid (RHD vehicles). Always use
a fuse of the same capacity for replacement.
1- Push the knob.
2- Remove the cover.Diesel-powered vehicles
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Maintenance
8-37
8
●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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