2008 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS Owner's Manual (in English)

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Vehicles with a towbar
The detection areas are within approximately 50 cm (A) from
the corner sensors, 100 cm (B) from the back sensors, and
60 cm (C) or less from the ground surface, excluding the area
approximately 10 cm (D) from the ground surface. The non-
detection areas (E) are within approximately 20 cm (F) from
the bumper.NOTE●If the rear bumper has been exposed to an impact, the cor-
ner or back sensors may fail and prevent the system from
functioning properly. We recommend you to have your
vehicle inspected.
●The sensors do not detect objects located in the area
directly below or near the bumper. If the height of an
object is lower than the mounted position of the corner or
back sensors, the sensors may not continue detecting it
even if they detected it initially.For information on how to change the detection areas, please
refer to “Changing the detection areas” on page 4-56.
CAUTION
!●The corner sensor system may not operate properly
under the following conditions:
• The sensors or surroundings are covered with ice,
snow, or mud.• The sensors are frozen.• The system receives ultrasonic noise from other
sources (the horns of other vehicles, motorcycle
engines, brakes, radios, pouring rain, splashing
water, tyre chains, etc.).• The sensors are extremely hot or cold (while the
vehicle is parked for a long period of time under a
blazing sun or in cold weather).• The vehicle tilts significantly.• The vehicle is driven on a rough road (with a
bumpy, gravel, hilly, or grassy surface).• The vehicle is too close to an obstacle.• The sensors or surroundings have been wiped by
hand, or stickers or accessories have been
attached.
●The corner sensor system may not properly detect
the following:
• Objects that are thin, such as wire nets or ropes.• Objects that absorb sound waves, such as snow.• Objects that are shaped with a sharp angle.• Objects with a smooth surface, such as glass.• Objects that are low, such as kerbstones.
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NOTE●The buzzer may sound lower than the normal warning
sound when the corner sensor system is receiving ultra-
sonic noise from other sources, but this is not a malfunc-
tion. The buzzer will stop sounding and the system will
return to normal operation after the noise is no longer
received.To operate
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To operate the system while the ignition switch is “ON”, move
the selector lever to the “R” (REVERSE) position on an A/T
vehicle, or move the gearshift lever into reverse on a M/T vehi-
cle. To stop the operation, push the SONAR switch.The SONAR OFF indication lamp will illuminate to indicate
that the system has stopped operating.
It will flash in case there is a malfunction in the system. For
details, refer to “SONAR OFF indication lamp” on page 4-57.
To return the system to the operating state, push the SONAR
switch again. When the system returns to the operating state,
the buzzer sounds once and the SONAR OFF indication lamp
turns off.
NOTE●The SONAR OFF indication lamp flashes once when the
ignition switch is turned “ON”.
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The warning buzzer sounds when the system detects an obsta-
cle during operation.NOTE●After pushing the SONAR switch, corner sensor system
operation differs according to the detection area setting.
• Setting when towbar is not equipped
When the selector lever is moved to the “R”
(REVERSE) position, the corner sensor system will
operate even if corner sensor system operation was
stopped by pushing the SONAR switch.
• Setting when towbar is equipped
When corner sensor system operation was stopped by
pushing the SONAR switch, the corner sensor system
will not operate until the engine has been stopped even
if the selector lever is moved to the “R” (REVERSE)
position.
To resume corner sensor system operation, push the
SONAR switch or stop and restart the engine, and then
move the selector lever to the “R” (REVERSE) position.
Warning for obstaclesIf there is an obstacle behind the vehicle, a warning buzzer
sounds to indicate the distance between the vehicle and the
obstacle.
Corner sensor


Back sensor (vehicles without a towbar)


Back sensor (vehicles with a towbar)


Vehicle to obstacle distance
Warning sound cycle
Approx. 50 to 40 cm Intermittent
Approx. 40 to 25 cm Fast intermittent
Within approx. 25 cm Continuous
Vehicle to obstacle distance
Warning sound cycle
Approx. 150 to 80 cm Intermittent
Approx. 80 to 40 cm Fast intermittent
Within approx. 40 cm Continuous
Vehicle to obstacle distance
Warning sound cycle
Approx. 150 to 120 cm Intermittent
Approx. 120 to 60 cm Fast intermittent
Within approx. 60 cm Continuous
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Changing the detection areas
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The detection areas can be changed as follows:
Vehicles with a towbar
While the operation of the system is stopped at the SONAR
switch, push the SONAR switch approximately 3 seconds or
more, and release it. The buzzer sounds twice to indicate that
the detection area has been changed.
Vehicles without a towbar
While the operation of the system is stopped at the SONAR
switch, push the SONAR switch approximately 3 seconds or
more, and release it. The buzzer sounds once to indicate that
the detection area has been changed.NOTE●The detection area will not change if you keep the
SONAR switch pushed for 10 seconds or more.
CAUTION
!●The distances given are to be used for reference only,
as errors may be caused by various factors, such as
temperature, humidity, or the shape of the obstacles.
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SONAR OFF indication lamp
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In case there is a malfunction in the corner sensor system, the
SONAR OFF indication lamp will flash and the warning
buzzer will sound for approximately 5 seconds. Even after the
buzzer has stopped sounding, the indication lamp will continue
flashing until the system reverts to the normal state. We recom-
mend you to have your vehicle inspected.
Cargo loads
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Cargo loads precautions
CAUTION
!●Do not load cargo or luggage higher than the top of
the seatback. Be sure that your cargo or luggage
cannot move once your vehicle is moving.
Having either the rear view blocked, or your cargo
being thrown inside the cabin if you suddenly have
to brake can cause a serious accident or injury.●Load heavy cargo or luggage in the front of the vehi-
cle. If the load in the back of the vehicle is too heavy,
steering may become unstable.
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Loading a roof carrier*NOTE●We recommend you to use a genuine MITSUBISHI roof
carrier, since the brackets to be used have a special shape.
For details, we recommend you to consult a MITSUBI-
SHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
Roof carrier mounting brackets*When installing the roof carrier, use the brackets (A). The
brackets (A) are located under each roof drip moulding (B).NOTE●We recommend you to use a genuine MITSUBISHI roof
carrier, since the brackets to be used have a special shape.
For details, we recommend you to consult a MITSUBI-
SHI Authorized Service Point.
CAUTION
!●Do not load luggage directly onto the roof. Use a roof
carrier that properly fits your vehicle.
For installation, refer to the instruction manual
accompanying the roof carrier.
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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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In order to tow a trailer with your vehicle, have a trailer towing
device mounted that meets all relevant regulations in your area.
Consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
The regulations concerning the towing of a trailer may differ
from country to country. You are advised to obey the regula-
tions in each area.NOTE●If you are going to tow a trailer, pay careful attention to
the following points.Maximum towable weight with brake and maxi-
mum trailer-nose weightNever exceed the maximum towable weight with brake and the
maximum trailer-nose weight as listed in the specifications.
(Refer to page 9-8)
If you tow a trailer at an altitude of more than 1,000 m above
sea-level, reduce your weight by 10 % of the gross combina-
tion weight for every increase of 1,000 m above sea-level, as
the engine output is lowered owing to decrease in atmospheric
pressure.
Towing bar mounting specificationsSee the following table for fixing points (A) for the towing bar.
CAUTION
!●Danger of Accident!
A towing bar should be fitted according to MIT-
SUBISHI MOTORS guidelines.
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