2008 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS sunroof

1-24 Locking and unlocking
1
NOTE●The sunroof stops just before reaching the fully open posi-
tion.
If the vehicle is driven with the sunroof in this position,
wind throbs is lower than with the sunroof fully open.
●When leaving the vehicle unattended, make sure you
close the sunroof and remove the ignition key.
●Do not try to operate the sunroof if it is frozen closed
(after snow fall or during extreme cold).
●Do not sit or place heavy luggage on the sunroof or roof
opening edge.●Release the switch as soon as the sunroof reaches the fully
open or fully closed position.
●If the sunroof does not operate when the sunroof switch is
operated, release the switch and check whether something
is trapped by the sunroof. If nothing is trapped, we recom-
mend you to have the sunroof checked.
●Depending on the models of ski carriers or roof carriers,
the sunroof may contact with the carrier when the sunroof
is tilted up. Be careful when tilting up the sunroof if such
a ski carrier or a roof carrier is installed.
●Be sure to close the sunroof completely when washing the
vehicle or when leaving the vehicle.
●Be careful, not to put any wax on the weatherstrip (black
rubber) around the sunroof opening. If stained with wax,
the weatherstrip cannot maintain a weatherproof seal with
the sunroof.
●After washing the vehicle or after it has rained, wipe off
any water that is on the sunroof before operating it.
●Operating the sunroof repeatedly with the engine station-
ary will run down the battery. Operate the sunroof while
the engine is running.
WARNING
!●Do not put head, hands or anything else out of the
sunroof opening while driving the vehicle.●Never leave a child (or other person who might not
be capable of safe operation of the sunroof switch) in
the vehicle alone.●Before operating the sunroof, make sure that noth-
ing is capable of being trapped (head, hand, finger,
etc.).
CAUTION
!●The safety mechanism is cancelled just before the
sunroof is fully closed. This allows the sunroof to
close completely.
Therefore be especially careful that no fingers are
trapped in the sunroof.
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Locking and unlocking
1-25
1
SunshadeSlide the sunshade manually to open and close it.By the following operation, the sunshade will open together
with the sunroof.
To openWhen the switch is pressed, the sunshade will open together
with the sunroof.NOTE●The sunshade cannot be closed with the sunroof opened.
Do not attempt to close the sunshade when the sunroof is
opened.
CAUTION
!●Be careful that hands are not trapped when closing
the sunshade.
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Starting and driving
4-59
4
Roof carrier precaution
NOTE●To prevent wind noise or reduction in fuel economy,
remove the roof carrier when not in use.
●Before using an automatic car wash, check with the
attendant to determine if the roof carrier should be
removed.
●Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained for raising
the sunroof (if so equipped) and/or the tailgate when
installing a roof carrier.
CAUTION
!●Make sure that the weight of the luggage does not
exceed the allowable roof load.
If the allowable roof load is exceeded, this may cause
damage to the vehicle.
The roof load is the total allowable load on the roof
(the weight of the roof carrier plus the weight of lug-
gage placed on the roof carrier).
For specific figures, please refer to “Maximum roof
load” on page 9-8.●When luggage is loaded onto the vehicle, please
make sure to drive slowly and avoid excessive
maneuvers such as sudden braking or quick turn-
ing.
In addition, place the luggage on the carrier so that
its weight is distributed evenly with the heaviest
items on the bottom. Do not load items that are
wider than the roof carrier.
The additional weight on the roof could raise the
vehicle’s centre of gravity and affect vehicle han-
dling characteristics.
As a result, driving errors or emergency maneuvers
could lead to a loss of control and result in an acci-
dent.
●Before driving and after travelling a short distance,
always check the load to make sure it is securely fas-
tened to the roof carrier.
Check periodically during your travel that the load
remains secure. If the load is not secure, it could fall
from the vehicle and damage your vehicle, another
vehicle or create road hazard.
CAUTION
!
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7-6 Vehicle care
7
Waxing
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Waxing the vehicle will help prevent the adherence of dust and
road chemicals to the paintwork. Apply a wax solution after
washing the vehicle, or at least once every three months to
assist displacing of water.
Do not wax your vehicle in direct sunlight. You should wax
after the surfaces have cooled.
Polishing
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The vehicle should only be polished if the paintwork has
become stained or lost its lustre. Matt-finish parts and plastic
bumpers must not be polished, polishing these parts will stain
them or damage their finish.Damaged paint
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Small cracks and scratches in the paint coat should be touched
up as soon as possible with MITSUBISHI touch-up paint to
prevent corrosion.
Check body areas facing the road or the tyres carefully for
damage to the paint coat caused by flying stones, etc. The paint
code number for your vehicle can be found on the vehicle
information code plate in the engine compartment.Cleaning plastic parts
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Use a sponge or chamois leather.
If a car wax adheres on a grey or black rough surface of the
bumper, moulding or lamps, the surface becomes white. In
such a case, wipe it off using lukewarm water and soft cloth or
chamois leather.
CAUTION
!●Waxes containing high abrasive compounds should
not be used. Such waxes remove rust and stain effec-
tively from the paintwork but they are harmful to
the lustre of the painted surface.
Further, they are harmful to glossy surfaces such as
grille, garnish, mouldings, etc.●Do not use petrol or paint thinners to remove road
tar or other contamination to the vehicle surface.●Do not apply wax on the areas having black mat
coating as it can cause uneven discolouration,
patches, blurs, etc. If stained with wax, immediately
wipe off with a piece of soft cloth and warm water.●On vehicles with the sunroof, be careful when wax-
ing the area around the sunroof opening, not to put
any wax on the weatherstrip (black rubber). If
stained with wax, the weatherstrip cannot maintain
a weatherproof seal with the sunroof.
CAUTION
!●Do not use a scrubbing brush or other hard tools as
they may damage the plastic part surface.●Do not use wax containing compound (polishing
powder) which may damage the plastic part surface.
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7-8 Vehicle care
7
Wiper blades
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Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to remove grease, dead
insects, etc., from the wiper blades. Replace the wiper blades
when they no longer wipe properly. (Refer to page 8-29.)Cleaning the sunroof*
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Clean the inside of the sunroof with a soft cloth. Hard deposits
should be wiped away with a cloth dipped in warm, neutral
detergent solution. Wipe away the solution with a sponge
dipped in fresh water.NOTE●The surface treatment on the inside of the glass may be
removed if hard cloth or organic solvent (benzine, thinner,
etc.) is used.
Engine compartment
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Clean the engine compartment at the beginning and end of
winter. Pay particular attention to flanges, crevices and periph-
eral parts where dust containing road chemicals and other cor-
rosive materials might collect.
If salt and other chemicals are used on the roads in your area,
clean the engine compartment at least every three months.
Never spray or splash water on the electrical components in the
engine compartment, as this may cause damage.
Do not bring the nearby parts, the plastic parts and so on into
contact with sulphuric acid (battery electrolyte) which may
crack, stain or discolour them.
If they are in contact, wipe off with soft cloth, chamois or the
like and an aqueous solution of neutral detergent then immedi-
ately rinse the affected parts with plenty of water.
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Maintenance
8-37
8
●Some fuses may not be installed on your vehicle, depend-
ing on the vehicle model or specifications.
●The table above shows the main equipment corresponding
to each fuse.
The fuse box does not contain spare 7.5 A, 10 A and 15 A
fuses. If a fuse of one of these capacities blows, replace it
temporarily by borrowing the one that matches from:
7.5 A: Outside rear-view mirrors
10 A: Radio (Engine compartment)
15 A: Cigarette lighter
Replace the borrowed fuse as soon as possible.
No.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
1 Ignition coil 10 A
2 Gauge 7.5 A
3 Reversing lamp 7.5 A
4 Cruise control 7.5 A
5 Relay 7.5 A
6 Heated door mirror 7.5 A
7 Windscreen wiper 30 A
8 Engine control 7.5 A
9 Cigarette lighter 15 A
10 — — —
11 Outside rear-view mirrors 7.5 A
12 Engine control 7.5 A
13 — — —
14 Rear window wiper 15 A
15 Central door locks 15 A
16 Rear fog lamp 10 A
17 — — —
18 — — —
19 Heater 30 A
20 Rear window demister 30 A
21 Sunroof 20 A
22 Heated seat 20 A
23 Rear air conditioning 20 A
24 Starter 10 A
25 — Spare fuse 30 A
26 — Spare fuse 20 A
27 — Spare fuse 30 A No.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
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Alphabetical index
6Replacement 8-54
Roof carrier precaution 4-59
Room lamp & map lamps 5-61
Bulb capacity 8-45
Replacement 8-57
Running-in recommendations 4-5
S
Safe driving techniques 4-3
Seat
Adjustment 2-5
Armrest 2-7, 2-11
Front seat 2-6
Head restraints 2-19
Heated seats 2-8
Making a flat seat 2-25
Second seat 2-9
Third seat 2-17
Seat arrangement 2-3
Seat belt 2-33
Adjustable seat belt anchor (front seats) 2-36
Child restraint 2-40
Force limiter system 2-40
Inspection 2-52
Pregnant women restraint 2-38
Pre-tensioner system 2-39
Rear seat belt storage 2-37
Seat belt reminder/warning lamp 2-35
Second seat 2-9Service precaution 8-2
Skid control function 4-41
Snow tyres 8-25
Spare wheel 6-16
Spark plug 9-11
Specifications 9-2
Speedometer 3-2
Starting 4-18
Steering
Power steering fluid 8-15, 9-16
Power steering system 4-40
Steering wheel height adjustment 4-8
Steering wheel lock 4-17
Storage spaces 5-63
Sun visors 5-52
Sunglasses pocket 5-66
Sunroof 1-20
Supplemental restraint system 2-53
How the supplemental restraint system works 2-57
Servicing 2-77
Warning lamp 2-76
T
Tachometer 3-3
Tailgate 1-11
Tank capacity 3
Third seat 2-17
Tonneau cover 5-73
Tools 6-11
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