2008 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS air condition

2-70 Seat and seat belts
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Curtain air bag system
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The curtain air bags are contained in the front pillars and roof
side rail. The curtain air bag is designed to inflate only on the
side of the vehicle that is impacted, even with no passenger in
the front seat or second seat.
Deployment of side air bags and curtain air bags
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The side air bags and curtain air bags ARE
DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when...The side air bags and curtain air bags are designed to deploy
when the vehicle suffers a moderate to severe side impact to
the middle of the passenger compartment.
The typical condition is shown in the illustration.
The seat belts in your vehicle are your primary means of pro-
tection in a collision. The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem) side air bags and curtain air bags are designed to provide
additional protection. Therefore, for your safety and the safety
of all occupants, be sure to always properly wear your seat
belts.
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Seat and seat belts
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The side air bags and curtain air bags MAY NOT
DEPLOY when...With certain types of side collisions, the vehicle’s body struc-
ture is designed to absorb the shock to help protect the occu-
pants from harm. (The vehicle body’s side area may deform
significantly as it absorbs the impact.) Under such circum-
stances, the side air bags and curtain air bags may not deploy
irrespective of the deformation and damage to the vehicle
body. Also, depending on the location of the impact, the side
air bags and curtain air bags may not deploy simultaneously.
Examples of some typical conditions are shown in the illustra-
tion.
Because the side air bags and curtain air bags do not protect the
occupant in all types of side collisions, be sure to always prop-
erly wear your seat belts.
Side impacts in an area away from the passenger compart-
ment
Motorcycle or other similar small vehicle collides with the
side of vehicle
Collision with a utility pole, tree or other narrow object
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The side air bags and curtain air bags ARE NOT
DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when...The side air bags and curtain air bags are not designed to
deploy in conditions where they cannot usually provide protec-
tion to the occupant. Typical conditions are shown in the illus-
tration.
Oblique side impacts
Vehicle rolls onto its side or roof
Head-on collisions
Rear end collisions
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SRS warning lamp
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There is a supplemental restraint system (“SRS”) warning lamp
on the instrument panel. The system checks itself and the lamp
tells you if there is a problem. When the ignition key is turned
to the “ON” or “START” position, the warning lamp should
illuminate for several seconds and then should go out. This
means the system is ready. If an SRS air bags or pre-tensioner
seat belt is not operating properly, the warning lamp comes on
and stays on.
The SRS warning lamp is shared by the following:
●Driver’s air bag
●Front passenger’s air bag
●Side air bags
●Curtain air bags
●Seat belt pre-tensioners
●Driver’s seat position sensor
●Front passenger’s air bag ON-OFF switch
WARNING
!●If any of the following conditions occurs, the SRS
and/or seat belt pre-tensioners are not working
properly, and we recommend you to have it
inspected by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point immediately.
• The SRS warning lamp does not illuminate when
you start the vehicle.
• The SRS warning lamp does not go out after sev-
eral seconds.
• The SRS warning lamp illuminates while driving.
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4-2 Starting and driving
4Economical driving
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For economical driving, there are some technical requirements
that have to be met. The prerequisite for low fuel consumption
is a properly adjusted engine. In order to achieve longer life of
the vehicle and the most economical operation, we recommend
you have the vehicle checked at regular intervals in accordance
with the service standards.
Fuel economy and generation of exhaust gas and noise are
highly influenced by personal driving habits as well as the par-
ticular operating conditions. The following points should be
observed in order to minimize wear of brakes, tyres and engine
as well as to reduce environmental pollution.StartingAvoid rapid acceleration and sudden starts; such operation will
result in higher fuel consumption.ShiftingShift only at an appropriate speed and engine speed. Always
use the highest gear possible.City trafficFrequent starting and stopping increases the average fuel con-
sumption. Use roads with smooth traffic flow whenever possi-
ble. When driving on congested roads, avoid use of a low gear
at high engine speeds.IdlingThe vehicle consumes fuel even during idling. Avoid extended
idling whenever possible.
SpeedThe higher the vehicle speed, the more fuel consumed. Avoid
driving at full speed. Even a slight release of the accelerator
pedal will save a significant amount of fuel.Tyre inflation pressureCheck the tyre inflation pressures at regular intervals. Low tyre
inflation pressure increases road resistance and fuel consump-
tion. In addition, low tyre pressures adversely affect tyre wear
and driving stability.LoadDo not drive with unnecessary articles in the luggage compart-
ment. Especially during city driving where frequent starting
and stopping is necessary, the increased weight of the vehicle
will greatly affect fuel consumption. Also avoid driving with
unnecessary luggage, etc., on the roof; the increased air resist-
ance will increase fuel consumption.Cold engine startingStarting of a cold engine consumes more fuel.
Unnecessary fuel consumption is also caused by keeping a hot
engine running. After the engine is started, commence driving
as soon as possible.Air conditioningThe use of the air conditioning will increase the fuel consump-
tion.
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Sports mode indicator lamp
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In sports mode, the currently selected position is indicated on
the instrument panel.NOTE●When sports mode is selected, the “D” indicator lamp
goes off.
Operation of the A/T
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CAUTION
!●Before selecting a gear with the engine running and
the vehicle stationary, fully depress the brake pedal
to prevent the vehicle from creeping.
The vehicle will begin to move as soon as the gear is
engaged, especially when the engine speed is high, at
fast idle or with the air conditioning operating, the
brakes should only be released when you are ready
to drive away.●Depress the brake pedal with the right foot at all
times.
Using the left foot could cause driver movement
delay in case of an emergency.●To prevent sudden acceleration, never race the
engine when shifting from the “P” (PARK) or
“N” (NEUTRAL) position.●Operating the accelerator pedal while the other foot
is resting on the brake pedal will affect braking effi-
ciency and may cause premature wear of brake
pads.
Do not race the engine with brake pedal pressed.
This can damage the transmission.
Also, when the vehicle is stationary, the engine revo-
lutions may not rise to the same revolutions as meas-
ured in normal starting even if the accelerator pedal
is depressed while the brake pedal is being pressed.
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5
For pleasant driving
Ventilators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 2
Front automatic air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 7
Rear heater*/Rear cooler* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 15
Rear automatic air conditioning* . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 16
Important operation tips for the air conditioning . .5- 19
Air purifier (with deodorizing function) . . . . . . . .5- 20
LW/MW/FM electronic tuning radio with
CD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 21
Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 47
Handling of compact discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 49
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 52
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 52
Vanity mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 53
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 54
Cigarette lighter* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 55
Accessory socket* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 57
Interior lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 58
Storage spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 63
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 68
Bottle holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 69
Card holder*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 72
Personal table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 72
Tonneau cover* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 73Coat hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 77
Luggage hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 77
Cargo net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 78
Warning triangle retaining bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 78
● For details on a vehicle equiped with a Multi Display
Station (MDS), refer to a separate operation manual.
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5-2 For pleasant driving
5Ventilators
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Front ventilatorsNOTE●Do not place beverages on top of the instrument panel. If
they splash into the air conditioning ventilators, they
could damage the system.
Rear ventilators*
1- Centre ventilators
2- Side ventilators
1- Roof ventilators
2- Rear floor ventilators
(from under the third seat)
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