2008 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS steering

Seat and seat belts
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SRS servicing
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NOTE●When you transfer ownership of the vehicle to some other
person, we urge you to alert the new owner that it is
equipped with the SRS and refer that owner to the applica-
ble section in this owner’s manual.
●If you junk or scrap the vehicle, we urge you to first take
the vehicle to a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point so that the SRS can be rendered safe.
WARNING
!●We recommend any maintenance performed on or
near the components of the SRS to be performed by
a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
Improper work on the SRS components or wiring
could result in inadvertent deployment of the air
bags, or could render the SRS inoperative; either
situation could result in serious injury.●Do not modify your steering wheel, seat belt retrac-
tor or any other SRS components. For example,
replacement of the steering wheel, or modifications
to the front bumper or body structure can adversely
affect SRS performance and lead to possible injury.●If your vehicle has received any damage, we recom-
mend you to have the SRS inspected to ensure it is in
proper working order.●Do not modify your front seats, centre pillar and
centre console.
It can adversely affect SRS performance and lead to
possible injury.
Also, if you have found any tear or open seam in the
seat fabric at the portion near the side air bag, we
recommend you to have the seat inspected.●If you have found any scratch, crack or damage to
the portion of the front and rear pillars and roof side
rail, you should have the SRS inspected by a MIT-
SUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
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Instruments and controls
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3 Turn/Lane-change signals
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The turn-signal lamps flash when the switch is operated (with
the ignition switch “ON”). At the same time, the turn signal
indicator flashes.
CAUTION
!●If the warning lamp stays on or does not illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned “ON”, it indicates
that the automatic headlamp levelling device is not
functioning.
We recommend you to have your vehicle inspected.
1- Turn-signals
When making a normal turn, use position (1). The lever will
return automatically when cornering is completed.
There are times when the lever will not return after corner-
ing. This occurs when the steering wheel is turned only
slightly.
In such cases, return the lever by hand.
2- Lane-change signals
When changing lanes, use position (2). It will return to the
neutral position when released.
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3-46 Instruments and controls
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●To avoid unnecessary discharge of the battery, do not use
the rear window demister during starting of the engine or
when the engine is not running. Turn the demister off
immediately after the window is clear.
●When cleaning the inside of the rear window, use a soft
cloth and wipe gently along the heater wires, being careful
not to damage the wires.
●Do not allow objects to touch the inside of the rear win-
dow glass, damaged or broken wires may result.
Horn switch
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Pressing the “ ” mark on the steering wheel, causes the horn
to sound.
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Starting and driving
Economical driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 2
Driving, alcohol and drugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 3
Safe driving techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 3
Running-in recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 5
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 6
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 7
Steering wheel height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 8
Inside rear-view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 9
Outside rear-view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 10
Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 14
Steering wheel lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 17
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 18
Diesel particulate filter (DPF)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 21
Manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 23
Automatic transmission INVECS-II
Sports Mode 4A/T (Intelligent & Innovative
Vehicle Electronic Control System II) . . . . . . . .4- 26
Braking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 35
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 36
Power steering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 40Active stability control (ASC)*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 41
Auto-speed (cruise) control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 45
Corner sensor system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 51
Cargo loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 57
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 60
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4-8 Starting and driving
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Parking with the engine runningNever leave the engine running while you take a short
sleep/rest. Also, never leave the engine running in a closed or
poorly ventilated place. Leaving the engine running risks
injury or death from accidentally moving the gearshift lever
(M/T) or selector lever (A/T) or the accumulation of toxic
exhaust fumes on the passenger compartment.Where you parkYour front bumper can be damaged if you scrape it over kerbs
or parking stop blocks. Be careful when travelling up or down
steep slopes where your bumper can scrape the road.When leaving the vehicleAlways remove the key from the ignition switch and lock all
doors and the tailgate when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit area.
Steering wheel height adjustment
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To adjust the steering wheel height, release the tilt lock lever
while holding the steering wheel by hand, and raise or lower
the steering wheel to the desired height.
After adjustment, securely lock the lever by pulling it upward.
WARNING
!●Do not park your vehicle in areas where combustible
materials such as dry grass or leaves can come in
contact with the hot exhaust, since fire could occur.
1- Locked
2- Release
WARNING
!●After adjusting to the desired height, check to be
sure that the lever is locked.●Do not attempt to adjust the steering wheel while
you are driving the vehicle.
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Starting and driving
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4 Inside rear-view mirror
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Adjust the rear-view mirror only after making any seat adjust-
ments so you have a clear view to the rear of the vehicle.
Adjust the rear-view mirror to maximize the view through the
rear window.To adjust the vertical mirror positionIt is possible to move the mirror up and down to adjust its posi-
tion.
●When releasing the tilt lock lever, move it to the
release position (2) and hold the steering wheel by
hand to prevent it falling to the lowest position.
WARNING
!
WARNING
!●Do not attempt to adjust the rear-view mirror while
driving. This can be dangerous.
Always adjust the mirror before driving.
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4-14 Starting and driving
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Heated mirrors
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When the rear window demister switch is pressed, the outside
rear-view mirrors are demisted or defrosted. Current will flow
through the heater element inside the mirrors, thus clearing
away frost or condensation.
The indicator lamp (C) will illuminate while the demister is on.
The heater will be turned off automatically in about 20 min-
utes.
Ignition switch
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LOCKThe engine is stopped and the steering wheel locked. The key
can be inserted and removed only when the switch is in this
position.ACCThe engine is stopped, but the electrical devices such as the
radio and cigarette lighter can be operated.ONThe engine is running, and all the vehicle’s electrical devices
can be operated.STARTThe starter motor operates. After the engine has started, release
the key and it will automatically return to the “ON” position.M/T A/T
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4-16 Starting and driving
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For vehicles with A/T, when removing the key, first set the
selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position, and then turn the key
to the “LOCK” position, then remove the key.A/T
CAUTION
!●Do not remove the ignition key from the ignition
switch while driving. The steering wheel will locked,
causing loss of control.●If the engine is stopped while driving, the brake ser-
vomechanism will cease to function and braking
efficiency will deteriorate. Also, the power steering
system will not function and it will require greater
manual effort to operate the steering.●Do not leave the key in the “ON” position for a long
time when the engine is not running, doing so will
cause the battery to be discharged.●Do not turn the key to the “START” position when
the engine is running, doing so could damage the
starter motor.
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