2008 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS bonnet

8-4 Maintenance
8
●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
8-5
8
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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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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Alphabetical index
1
A
Accessory socket 5-57
Accessory (Installation) 5
Active skid control (ASC) system 4-41
Active stability control system (ASC)
Indication lamp 4-43
Additional equipment 8-32
Air bag 2-53
Air conditioning
Front automatic air conditioning 5-7
Important operation tips for the air conditioning 5-19
Rear automatic air conditioning 5-16
Air purifier (with deodorizing function) 5-20
Antenna
Glass antenna 5-52
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) 4-36
Warning lamp 4-38
Armrest 2-7, 2-11
Ashtray 5-54
Audio
Error codes 5-47
Handling of compact discs 5-49
LW/MW/FM electronic tuning radio with CD player 5-21
Automatic headlamp levelling 3-36
Automatic headlamp levelling warning lamp 3-36
Automatic transmission
Fluid 8-13, 9-16
Selector lever operation 4-26Sports mode 4-30
Auto-speed (cruise) control 4-45
Indication lamp 4-46
B
Battery 8-16
Charge warning lamp 3-13
Discharged battery (Emergency starting) 6-2
Specification 9-11
Bonnet 8-4
Bottle holder 5-69
Brake
Anti-lock brake 4-36
Braking 4-35
Fluid 8-14, 9-16
Parking brake 4-6
Parking brake stroke 8-28
Pedal free play 8-28
Power brakes 4-35
Warning lamp 3-10
Bulb capacity 8-44
C
Capacities 9-16
Card holder 5-53, 5-72
Cargo loads 4-57
Cargo net 5-78
Catalytic converter 8-3
Central door locks 1-9
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