2008 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS ABS

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When driving downhillIt is important to take advantage of the engine braking by shift-
ing to a lower shift position while driving on steep downhill
roads in order to prevent the brakes from overheating.Brake pads●With new brake pads, avoid where possible sudden full
application of the brakes for the first 200 km (124 miles)
of driving.
●The disc brakes are provided with a warning device which
emits a shrieking metallic sound while braking if the
brake pads have reached their limit.
If you hear this sound, have the brake pads replaced.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
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Environmental conditions can have an effect on braking. Dur-
ing sudden braking when there is snow, ice, oil, water etc. on
the road surface, a skid may occur. In this situation, steering
control and braking effectiveness is reduced and the stopping
distance is increased. The vehicle may also go into an uncon-
trolled spin.
The ABS helps prevent the wheels from locking during brak-
ing, thus maintaining directional stability, ensuring controlla-
bility and providing optimum braking force.Driving hints●With ABS fitted, steering during sudden braking (when
the ABS functions) differs slightly from when the brakes
are not being applied.
Steer the vehicle carefully in these conditions.
●Always maintain the same distance from the vehicle in
front of you as you would for a vehicle not equipped with
ABS.
Compared with vehicles not fitted with ABS, your vehicle
may require a longer stopping distance in the following
cases:
• Driving on gravel or snow-covered roads.
• Driving with tyre chains installed.
• Driving on roads where the road surface is pitted or has
other differences in surface height.
• Driving on bumpy roads or other poor driving surfaces.
WARNING
!●Do not leave any objects near the brake pedal or let
a floor mat slide under it; doing so could prevent the
full pedal stroke that would be necessary in an emer-
gency. Make sure that the pedal can be operated
freely at all times. Make sure the floor mat is
securely held in place.
WARNING
!●Driving with worn brake pads will make it harder to
stop, and can cause an accident.
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●Operation of ABS is not restricted to situations where
brakes are applied suddenly. This system may also operate
to prevent wheel lock when you are driving over man-
holes, steel road-work plates, or the vehicle is driven over
steps or level differences in the road, road markings, or
other surfaces which are difficult for the wheels to grip.
●When the ABS is activated, you may feel the brake pedal
pulsating and hear a characteristic noise. Also at this time,
it may feel as if the pedal attempts to resist being
depressed.
In this situation, to let the ABS work for you, just hold
the brake pedal down more firmly. Do not pump the
brake. This will result in reduced braking perform-
ance.
CAUTION
!●Even the ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle. It cannot for
instance avoid accidents that may result from exces-
sive speed on bends or following another vehicle too
closely or aquaplaning. It should remain the driver’s
task to observe safety precautions to judge speeds
and brake applications correctly in such conditions.●Be sure to use tyres of the same type and size on
4 wheels.
If tyre types or sizes are mixed, ABS may not func-
tion normally.●Never install a limited slip differential, which is not
a MITSUBISHI MOTORS genuine part, as the ABS
may not function normally.
We recommend to consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
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ABS warning lamp
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The ABS warning lamp should illuminate when the ignition
switch is turned “ON”, and should go off in a few seconds.
If the warning lamp illuminates while driving
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If only the ABS warning lamp illuminates●Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving. Stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place.
Restart the engine and check to see whether the lamp goes
out after a few minutes driving; if it then remains off dur-
ing driving, there is no problem.
However, if the lamp does not go out, or if it lights up
again when the vehicle is driven, we recommend you to
consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
●The ABS warning lamp can illuminate if the battery volt-
age is insufficient when the engine is started. In this case,
it does not indicate an ABS fault.
Charge the battery by allowing the engine to idle for a
while.
If the battery has been charged but the ABS warning lamp
continues to illuminate or illuminates intermittently, we
recommend you to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.If the ABS warning lamp and brake warning lamp illu-
minate at the same time●The ABS and brake force distribution function may not
work, so hard braking could make the vehicle unstable.
Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving. Stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place and we recommend you to consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
CAUTION
!●If the warning lamp stays on or does not illuminate
when you start the vehicle, it indicates that the ABS
is not functioning and that only the standard brake
system is in operation. (In this condition the stand-
ard hydraulic brake system will still function.)
We recommend you to consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
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NOTE●Immediately after the vehicle starts moving after engine
start up, a whining sound of the motor will be heard from
the engine compartment. If the brake pedal is depressed at
that moment, a brake pedal pulsating is felt.
This pulsation is due to the self-diagnosis operation of the
ABS and does not indicate a malfunction.
●After driving on snowy roads, remove any snow and ice
which may have become adhered to the wheel areas.
When doing this, be careful not to damage the wheel
speed sensors (A) and cables located at each wheel on
vehicles equipped with an ABS.
FrontRear
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●The ABS becomes operative after the vehicle has acceler-
ated to a speed in excess of approximately 10 km/h
(6 mph). It stops operating when the vehicle decelerates to
a speed below approximately 5 km/h (3 mph).
Power steering system
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When the engine is stopped, the power steering system will not
function and it will require greater manual effort to operate the
steering wheel. Keep this in mind in particular when towing the
vehicle. Never turn off the engine while driving.
Periodically check the power steering fluid level.
CAUTION
!●Do not hold the steering wheel in the fully turned
position (either left or right), for longer than 10 sec-
onds.
This can cause damage to the power steering system.
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4 Active stability control (ASC)
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The active stability control (ASC) takes overall control of the
anti-lock brake system, traction control function and stability
control function to help maintain the vehicle’s control and trac-
tion. Please read this section in conjunction with the page on
the anti-lock brake system, traction control function and stabil-
ity control function.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) → p. 4-36
Traction control function → p. 4-42
Stability control function → p. 4-43
NOTE●In the following situation, a click is heard from the engine
compartment. However, this is only the sound of ASC
being checked.
• After turning the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
• After your vehicle is driven a short distance after start-
ing the engine.
●Some vibration will be felt in the vehicle body and a
whining sound of the motor will be heard from the engine
compartment when the ASC functions. This is a normal
result of the ASC operation and does not indicate a mal-
function.
●The ASC does not operate while the ABS warning lamp is
illuminated.
CAUTION
!●Do not over-rely on the ASC. Even when the ASC is
operating, there are limits to the system and its abil-
ity to maintain control and traction. Reckless driv-
ing may lead to accidents. Always drive carefully,
taking account of the road conditions.●Be sure to use the same specified type and size of
tyre on all 4 wheels. Otherwise, there is a possibility
that the ASC will not work properly.
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Vehicles with a towbar
The detection areas are within approximately 50 cm (A) from
the corner sensors, 100 cm (B) from the back sensors, and
60 cm (C) or less from the ground surface, excluding the area
approximately 10 cm (D) from the ground surface. The non-
detection areas (E) are within approximately 20 cm (F) from
the bumper.NOTE●If the rear bumper has been exposed to an impact, the cor-
ner or back sensors may fail and prevent the system from
functioning properly. We recommend you to have your
vehicle inspected.
●The sensors do not detect objects located in the area
directly below or near the bumper. If the height of an
object is lower than the mounted position of the corner or
back sensors, the sensors may not continue detecting it
even if they detected it initially.For information on how to change the detection areas, please
refer to “Changing the detection areas” on page 4-56.
CAUTION
!●The corner sensor system may not operate properly
under the following conditions:
• The sensors or surroundings are covered with ice,
snow, or mud.• The sensors are frozen.• The system receives ultrasonic noise from other
sources (the horns of other vehicles, motorcycle
engines, brakes, radios, pouring rain, splashing
water, tyre chains, etc.).• The sensors are extremely hot or cold (while the
vehicle is parked for a long period of time under a
blazing sun or in cold weather).• The vehicle tilts significantly.• The vehicle is driven on a rough road (with a
bumpy, gravel, hilly, or grassy surface).• The vehicle is too close to an obstacle.• The sensors or surroundings have been wiped by
hand, or stickers or accessories have been
attached.
●The corner sensor system may not properly detect
the following:
• Objects that are thin, such as wire nets or ropes.• Objects that absorb sound waves, such as snow.• Objects that are shaped with a sharp angle.• Objects with a smooth surface, such as glass.• Objects that are low, such as kerbstones.
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6. Start the engine in the vehicle which has the booster bat-
tery, let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the
engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
7. After the engine is started, disconnect the cables in the
reverse order.
NOTE●If the vehicle is put in motion without fully charging the
battery, it might cause the loss of smooth engine operation
and the anti-lock brake warning lamp to illuminate.
Refer to “Anti-lock brake system (ABS)” on page 4-36.
CAUTION
!●Keep the engine of the vehicle giving assistance run-
ning.
WARNING
!●Charging the battery while it is installed in the vehi-
cle might cause the battery to catch fire and explode.
Or damage to the vehicle could result. If it has to be
charged in that condition for unavoidable reasons,
disconnect the vehicle side negative (–) terminal con-
nected to the battery.●Keep sparks, cigarettes and flames away from the
battery because the battery may produce an explo-
sion.●Use adequate ventilation when charging or using the
battery in an enclosed space.●Remove all the caps before charging the battery.
●Electrolyte is corrosive diluted sulphuric acid.
If electrolyte (battery acid) comes into contact with
your hands, eyes, clothes and the painted surface of
your vehicle, it should be thoroughly flushed with
water. If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush them
with water immediately and thoroughly, and get
prompt medical attention.
CAUTION
!●Do not attempt to start the engine by pulling or
pushing the vehicle.
It could damage your vehicle.●Always wear protective eye goggles when working
near the battery.●Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
WARNING
!
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