2008 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS tailgate

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To lock or unlock from outside the vehicle
(Except for vehicles with keyless entry system)To lock or unlock from inside the vehicle
The tailgate can be locked or unlocked by using the inside lock
knob (driver side), regardless of the position of the ignition
key.
If the tailgate is locked or unlocked by using the inside lock
knob (driver side), it can still be locked or unlocked with the
key.NOTE●Repeated continuous operating between lock and unlock
could cause the central door locks’ built-in protection cir-
cuit to prevent the system from operating. If this occurs,
wait about one minute before operating the inside lock
knob.
1- Insert (or remove) the key
2- Lock
3- Unlock
1- Lock
2- Unlock
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To openPull the tailgate handle upward to open the tailgate.NOTE●If you do not open the tailgate immediately after pulling
the handle, the tailgate will automatically be relocked.
If this happens, pull the handle again and lift the tailgate
with the handle still pulled.
●The tailgate cannot be opened when the battery is flat or
disconnected.
To closePull the tailgate grip (A) downward as illustrated and release it
before the tailgate closes completely. Gently slam the tailgate
from the outside so that it is completely closed.
CAUTION
!●Make sure there is no one standing nearby when
opening the tailgate.
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NOTE●Gas struts (B) are installed in the locations illustrated to
support the tailgate. Please observe the following in order
to prevent damage or faulty operation.
• Do not hold the gas struts when closing the tailgate.
Also, do not push or pull the gas struts.
• Do not attach any plastic material, tape, etc., to the gas
struts.
• Do not tie string, etc., around the gas struts.
• Do not hang any object on the gas struts.
CAUTION
!●To avoid injuring your hand or arm, do not attempt
to close the tailgate without letting go off the tailgate
grip.●Before driving, make sure that the tailgate is
securely closed.
If the tailgate opens while driving the vehicle,
objects stored in the luggage area could fall out onto
the road.
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1 Inside tailgate release
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The inside tailgate release is designed to provide a way to open
the tailgate in the case of discharged battery.
The tailgate release lever (see illustration) is mounted on the
tailgate.
You and your family should familiarize yourselves with the
location and operation of the tailgate release lever.
To open1. Open the lid (A) inside of the tailgate.
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2. Move the lever (B) to unlock the tailgate.
3. Push the tailgate to open the tailgate.
Electric window control
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The electric windows can only be operated with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position.Electric window control switch
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Each door window opens or closes while the corresponding
switch is operated.
CAUTION
!●Always keep the release lever lid on the tailgate
closed when driving so that your luggage cannot
accidentally bump the lever and open the tailgate.
Driver’s switch (LHD)
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Oil pressure warning lamp
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This lamp illuminates when the ignition key is
turned “ON”, and the lamp goes off after the
engine has started. If it illuminates while the
engine is running, the oil pressure is too low.
If the warning lamp illuminates while the engine
is running, turn the engine off and have it
inspected.NOTE●The oil pressure warning lamp should not
be treated as an indication of the engine’s
oil level. The oil level must be checked
using the dipstick.
Door-ajar warning lamp
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This lamp illuminates when a door or tailgate is
either open or incompletely closed.
If the vehicle speed reaches approximately
8 km/h (5 mph) with a door or the tailgate open
or incompletely closed, the warning lamp flashes
8 times and a buzzer simultaneously sounds
8 times as a warning.NOTE●On vehicles with keyless entry system, the
lamp remains illuminated for a certain
period and then goes out automatically to
prevent complete discharge of the battery.
Refer to “Lamps (room lamps, etc.) auto-
cutout function” on page 5-63.
●It is possible to change the buzzer setting
for either of the following types of opera-
tion. For further information, we recom-
mend you to consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
• No buzzer operation (buzzer disabled)
• Continuous buzzer operation
CAUTION
!●If this lamp illuminates when the
engine oil level is not low, have it
inspected.●This warning lamp does not indicate
the amount of oil in the crankcase.
This must be determined by checking
the oil level on the dipstick, while the
engine is switched off.●If you continue driving with low engine
oil level or with this warning lamp illu-
minated, engine seizure may occur.
CAUTION
!●Before moving your vehicle, check that
the warning lamp is OFF.
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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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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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