2008 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS engine coolant

6-10 For emergencies
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6. Add coolant to the radiator and/or reserve tank if neces-
sary (refer to the “Maintenance” section).
7. Examine the radiator hoses for coolant leakage and the
drive belt for looseness or damage.
If there is anything wrong with the cooling system or
drive belt, we recommend you to have it checked and
repaired.
Tools and jack
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StorageThe tools and jack are stored under the third seat.
The storage location of the tools and jack should be remem-
bered in case of an emergency.
CAUTION
!●Do not add coolant while the engine is hot. Suddenly
adding cold coolant could damage the engine. Wait
for the engine to cool down, then add coolant a little
at a time.
1- Jack
2- Tools
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Maintenance
Service precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 2
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 3
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 4
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 7
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 10
Automatic transmission fluid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 13
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 14
Brake fluid/Clutch fluid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 14
Power steering fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 15
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 16
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 21
Clutch pedal free play* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 27
Brake pedal free play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 28
Parking brake lever stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 28
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 29
General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 31
For cold and snow weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 32
Fuse links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 33
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 33
Replacement of lamp bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 43
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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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Because of the necessity of this anti-corrosion agent, the cool-
ant must not be replaced with plain water even in summer. The
required concentration of anti-freeze differs depending on the
expected ambient temperature.
Diesel-powered vehiclesThe coolant level in this tank should be kept between the
“LOW” and “FULL” marks when measured while the engine is
cold.
Ambient temperature
(minimum) °C
–15
–20
–25
–30
–35
–50
Anti-freeze
concentration %30 35 40 45 50 60CAUTION
!●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.●For effective anti-corrosion and anti-freeze per-
formance, keep the anti-freeze concentration within
the range of 30 to 60 %.
Concentrations exceeding 60 % will result in a
reduction of both the anti-freeze and cooling per-
formance thus adversely affecting the engine.●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.
FULL
LOW
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8-12 Maintenance
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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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4. Firmly insert the retainer (C) into the groove (D) in the
wiper blade.
Refer to the illustration to ensure that the retainers are cor-
rectly aligned as you insert them into the groove.NOTE●If a retainer is not supplied with the new wiper blade, use
the retainer from the old blade.
General maintenance
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Fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust gas leakageLook under the body of your vehicle to check for fuel, engine
coolant, oil and exhaust gas leaks.Exterior and interior lamp operationOperate the combination lamp switch to check that all lamps
are functioning properly.
If the lamps do not illuminate, the probable cause is a blown
fuse or defective lamp bulb. Check the fuses first. If there is no
blown fuse, check the lamp bulbs.
For information regarding the inspection and replacement of
the fuses and the lamp bulbs, refer to “Fuses” on page 8-33 and
“Replacement of lamp bulbs” on page 8-43.
If the fuses and bulbs are all OK, we recommend you to have
your vehicle checked and repaired.
WARNING
!●If you see a suspicious fuel leak or if you smell fuel,
do not operate the vehicle; we recommend you to
call for assistance.
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Specifications
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*1: Vehicles without rear heater and rear automatic air conditioning
*2: Vehicles with rear heater or rear automatic air conditioning
*3: Vehicles without rear cooler and rear automatic air conditioning
*4: Vehicles with rear cooler or rear automatic air conditioningNOTE●Points requiring routine inspection or replenishment such as the engine oil, coolant, washer fluid and brake/clutch fluid are
marked white for easy identification.5
Engine coolant
[includes 0.6 litre in the reserve tank]8.0 litres*
1, 9.5 litres*
2
DIA QUEEN SUPER LONG LIFE COOLANT
or equivalent
6
Automatic transmission fluid 7.7 litres DIA QUEEN ATF SP III
7
Manual transmission oil 2.2 litresDiaQueen NEW MULTI GEAR OIL
API classification GL-3, SAE 75W-80
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Refrigerant (air conditioning)
440 - 480 g*
3, 730 - 770 g*
4
HFC-134a
No.
Item
Quantity
Lubricants
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9-18 Specifications
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Diesel-powered vehicles (except for DPF models)


*1: Vehicles without rear heater and rear automatic air conditioning
*2: Vehicles with rear heater or rear automatic air conditioningNo.
Item
Quantity
Lubricants
1
Engine coolant
[includes 0.7 litre in the reserve tank]8.0 litres*
1, 9.5 litres*
2
BASF Glysantin Alu Protect Premium/G30
2
Brake fluid
As required Brake fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4Clutch fluid
3
Washer fluid 4.5 litres —
4
Power steering fluid 1.0 litreGenuine MITSUBISHI Power Steering Fluid or
ATF DEXRON III / DEXRON II
5
Engine oil
Oil pan 3.7 litres
Refer to page 8-7Oil filter 0.3 litre
LHD RHD
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