2008 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS ESP

4-18 Starting and driving
4Starting
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Tips for starting●Do not operate the starter motor continuously for anything
longer than 10 seconds; doing so could run down the bat-
tery. If the engine does not start, turn the ignition switch
back to “LOCK”, wait a few seconds, and then try again.
Trying repeatedly with the starter motor still turning will
damage the starter mechanism.
●If the engine cannot be started because the battery is weak
or dead, refer to the “Emergency starting” section for
instructions on starting the engine.
●The engine is well warmed up if the coolant temperature
gauge needle starts to move (the engine speed decreases).
Extended warming-up operation will result in excessive
fuel consumption.
WARNING
!●Never run the engine in a closed or poorly ventilated
area any longer than is needed to move your vehicle
in or out of the area. Carbon monoxide gases are
odourless and can be fatal.
CAUTION
!●Never attempt to start the engine by pushing or pull-
ing the vehicle. Especially in the A/T, since the struc-
ture is different from a M/T, it is not possible to start
the engine by using this technique. Never attempt
this or it could damage the A/T.●Do not run the engine at high rpm or drive the vehi-
cle at high speed until the engine has had a chance to
warm up.●Release the ignition key as soon as the engine starts
to avoid damaging the starter motor.●If your vehicle is equipped with a turbocharger, do
not stop the engine immediately after high-speed or
uphill driving. First allow the engine to idle to give
the turbocharger a chance to cool down.
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Starting and driving
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Economical driving speed
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The following shift points are recommended to assist fuel
economy. The driver may vary these points to suit driving con-
ditions and load.
5 M/T


6 M/T


Possible driving speed
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5 M/T


5th gear is an overdrive ratio and its use reduces engine speed
below that of the 4th gear. Use 5th gear whenever vehicle
speed allows, for maximum fuel economy.
6 M/T


The 4th, 5th and 6th gears have overdrive ratios and their use
reduces the engine speeds below those of the 3rd, 4th and 5th
gear, respectively. Use the 4th, 5th or 6th gear whenever the
vehicle speed allows, for maximum fuel economy.
Shift point
Speed limit
1st gear to 2nd gear 30 km/h (19 mph)2nd gear to 3rd gear 55 km/h (34 mph)3rd gear to 4th gear 85 km/h (53 mph)4th gear to 5th gear 115 km/h (71 mph)
Shift point
Speed limit
1st gear to 2nd gear 10 km/h (6 mph)2nd gear to 3rd gear 25 km/h (16 mph)3rd gear to 4th gear 35 km/h (22 mph)4th gear to 5th gear 50 km/h (31 mph)5th gear to 6th gear 65 km/h (40 mph)
Shift point
Speed limit
1st gear 50 km/h (31 mph)2nd gear 90 km/h (56 mph)3rd gear 140 km/h (87 mph)4th gear 185 km/h (115 mph)Shift point
Speed limit
1st gear 35 km/h (22 mph)2nd gear 65 km/h (40 mph)3rd gear 95 km/h (59 mph)4th gear 135 km/h (84 mph)5th gear 170 km/h (106 mph)
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4-32 Starting and driving
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Sports mode indicator lamp
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In sports mode, the currently selected position is indicated on
the instrument panel.NOTE●When sports mode is selected, the “D” indicator lamp
goes off.
Operation of the A/T
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CAUTION
!●Before selecting a gear with the engine running and
the vehicle stationary, fully depress the brake pedal
to prevent the vehicle from creeping.
The vehicle will begin to move as soon as the gear is
engaged, especially when the engine speed is high, at
fast idle or with the air conditioning operating, the
brakes should only be released when you are ready
to drive away.●Depress the brake pedal with the right foot at all
times.
Using the left foot could cause driver movement
delay in case of an emergency.●To prevent sudden acceleration, never race the
engine when shifting from the “P” (PARK) or
“N” (NEUTRAL) position.●Operating the accelerator pedal while the other foot
is resting on the brake pedal will affect braking effi-
ciency and may cause premature wear of brake
pads.
Do not race the engine with brake pedal pressed.
This can damage the transmission.
Also, when the vehicle is stationary, the engine revo-
lutions may not rise to the same revolutions as meas-
ured in normal starting even if the accelerator pedal
is depressed while the brake pedal is being pressed.
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Starting and driving
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4 Braking
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All the parts of the brake system are critical to safety. We rec-
ommend you to have the vehicle checked at regular intervals
according to the service booklet.Brake systemThe service brake is divided into two brake circuits so that
when one brake circuit fails, the other is available to stop the
vehicle. In this situation, even if the brake pedal moves down
to the very end of its possible stroke, keep it pressed down
hard; stop driving as soon as possible and have the brake sys-
tem repaired.Power brakesYour vehicle is equipped with power brakes for more braking
force with less brake pedal effort.
Your brakes are designed to operate at full capacity, even if the
power assist is not being used.
If the power assist is not being used, the effort needed to press
the brake pedal is greater.
If you should lose the power assist for some reason, the brakes
will still work.If the power brake unit or either of the two brake hydraulic sys-
tems stops working properly, the rest of the brake system will
still work, but the vehicle will not slow down as quickly.
You will know this has happened if you find you need to press
the brake down further, or harder when slowing down or stop-
ping, or if the brake warning lamp comes on.
Wa r n i n g l a m pThe brake warning lamp illuminates to indicate a fault in the
braking system. Read “Brake warning lamp” on page 3-10.When brakes are wetCheck the brake system while driving at a low speed immedi-
ately after starting, especially when the brakes are wet, to con-
firm they work normally.
A film of water can be formed on the brake discs and prevent
normal braking after driving in heavy rain or through large
puddles, or after the vehicle is washed. If this occurs, dry the
brakes out by driving slowly while lightly depressing the brake
pedal.
CAUTION
!●Avoid driving habits that cause heavy braking and
never “ride” the brakes by resting your foot on the
brake pedal while driving.
It causes brake overheating and fade.
WARNING
!●Never coast downhill with the engine OFF. Keep the
engine running whenever your vehicle is in motion.
If you turn off the engine while driving, the power
brake booster will stop working and your brakes
will not work as well.●If the power assist is lost or if either brake hydraulic
system stops working properly, have your vehicle
checked immediately.
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Starting and driving
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4 Auto-speed (cruise) control
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Auto-speed control is an automatic speed control system. It lets
you keep the same driving speed, auto-speed control can be
used at about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more. It is especially useful
for highway driving. Auto-speed control does not work at
speeds below about 40 km/h (25 mph).
NOTE●Auto-speed control may not be able to keep your speed on
uphills or downhills.
●Your speed may drop on a steep uphill. You must use the
accelerator pedal if you want to stay at your set speed.
●Your speed may increase to more than the set speed on a
steep downhill. You must use the brake to control your
speed. If your speed increases too much, turn off the auto-
speed control. (Refer to “To deactivate” on page 4-50.)
A- Main switch
B- Auto-speed control lever
CAUTION
!●For safety reasons, deactivate the cruise control sys-
tem using the main switch (A) when you are not
using the auto-speed control system.
(Refer to “To deactivate” on page 4-50.)
●Auto-speed control is not recommended when driv-
ing conditions will not allow you to stay at the same
speed, such as in heavy traffic or on roads that are
winding, icy, snow-covered, wet, or slippery, or on a
steep downhill.●For vehicles with M/T, if you shift to “N” (Neutral)
position in auto-speed control mode without press-
ing the clutch first, the engine will run too fast and
might be damaged.
CAUTION
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For pleasant driving
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The outlet port (except “ ”), recirculation/outside air select
and blower speed, and ON/OFF of air conditioning will be con-
trolled automatically.
To stop the system, turn the blower speed selection dial to the
“OFF” position.NOTE●Set the temperature at about 22 under normal conditions.
●While the engine coolant temperature is low, the tempera-
ture of the air from the heater will be cool/cold until the
engine warms up, even if you have selected warm air with
the dial. To prevent the windscreen and windows from
fogging up, the ventilator mode will be changed to “ ”
and the blower speed will be reduced.
●If the blower speed selection dial, air conditioning switch,
mode selection dial, or air selection switch is operated
while the system is operating in the AUTO mode, the acti-
vated function overrides the corresponding function of
automatic control. All other functions remain under auto-
matic control.
Operating the system in manual air mode
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Blower speed and ventilator mode may be controlled manually
by setting the blower speed selection dial and the mode selec-
tion dial to the desired positions. To return to automatic opera-
tion, set the dials to the “AUTO” position.Demisting of the windscreen and door windows
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To remove frost or mist from the windscreen and door win-
dows, use the mode selection dial (“ ” or “ ”).
CAUTION
!●For safety, make sure you have a clear view through
all the windows.
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Follow the steps described below.
1. Press either the TUNE/SEEK button (2 or 3) to tune the
frequency to be entered in the memory.
2. Press one of the memory select buttons (4) for 2 seconds
or longer. The sound will be momentarily interrupted
while the frequency is being entered into the memory.
The number of the button corresponding to the entry in the
memory and the frequency are displayed.
3. The preset memory setting is retrieved by pressing the
button and then releasing it within 2 seconds.
Automatic setting
With the method, all manually set stations in the band currently
selected for reception are replaced with stations in the same
band that are automatically selected in order of signal strength.
The radio automatically selects 6 stations in the FM band (FM3
station only) and 6 stations each in the MW and LW band.
Follow the steps described below.
1. With the radio mode selected, hold down the AM/FM but-
ton (1) for 2 seconds or longer. The 6 stations with the
best signal strength will automatically be assigned to the
memory select buttons (4), with the lowest-frequency sta-
tion being assigned to the lowest-number button.
2. When you subsequently press a memory select button to
select a channel number, the radio will begin receiving the
station assigned to that number.NOTE●If you press the AM/FM button (1) for 2 seconds or longer
while tuning in the FM1 or FM2 band, the radio will auto-
matically switch to the FM3 band, where the automatic
seeking/storing will be activated.
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NOTE●If the TUNE/SEEK button (5 or 6) is pressed for more
than 1 second, the radio will try to find out another broad-
cast of the same program type as currently selected.
●If no station is found with your desired PTY, the display
will show “EMPTY” for about 5 seconds and the radio
will return to the previous station.How to enter PTYs in the memory
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As many as 6 PTYs can be entered in the memory.
Follow the steps described below.
1. Press either the TUNE/SEEK button (5 or 6) to tune the
PTY to be entered in the memory.
2. Press one of the memory select buttons (3) for 2 seconds
or longer. The sound will be momentarily interrupted
while the PTY is being entered into the memory. The
number of the button corresponding to the entry into the
memory and the PTY are displayed.
3. The preset memory setting is retrieved by pressing the
button and then releasing it within about 2 seconds.
To change the language of PTY display
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You can select your favourite language among English, French,
German, Swedish, Spanish and Italian.
1. Press the “MENU” button (A) to select the language of
PTY display mode.
Refer to “Function setup mode” on page 5-35.
2. Press the audio adjust button (B) to select a language.NOTE●After selecting a mode, you can leave the function setup
mode by taking either of the following steps:
• Press the “MENU” button for at least 2 seconds.
• Make no entry for 7 seconds.
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