2008 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS check engine

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ABS warning lamp
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The ABS warning lamp should illuminate when the ignition
switch is turned “ON”, and should go off in a few seconds.
If the warning lamp illuminates while driving
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If only the ABS warning lamp illuminates●Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving. Stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place.
Restart the engine and check to see whether the lamp goes
out after a few minutes driving; if it then remains off dur-
ing driving, there is no problem.
However, if the lamp does not go out, or if it lights up
again when the vehicle is driven, we recommend you to
consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
●The ABS warning lamp can illuminate if the battery volt-
age is insufficient when the engine is started. In this case,
it does not indicate an ABS fault.
Charge the battery by allowing the engine to idle for a
while.
If the battery has been charged but the ABS warning lamp
continues to illuminate or illuminates intermittently, we
recommend you to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.If the ABS warning lamp and brake warning lamp illu-
minate at the same time●The ABS and brake force distribution function may not
work, so hard braking could make the vehicle unstable.
Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving. Stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place and we recommend you to consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
CAUTION
!●If the warning lamp stays on or does not illuminate
when you start the vehicle, it indicates that the ABS
is not functioning and that only the standard brake
system is in operation. (In this condition the stand-
ard hydraulic brake system will still function.)
We recommend you to consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
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●The ABS becomes operative after the vehicle has acceler-
ated to a speed in excess of approximately 10 km/h
(6 mph). It stops operating when the vehicle decelerates to
a speed below approximately 5 km/h (3 mph).
Power steering system
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When the engine is stopped, the power steering system will not
function and it will require greater manual effort to operate the
steering wheel. Keep this in mind in particular when towing the
vehicle. Never turn off the engine while driving.
Periodically check the power steering fluid level.
CAUTION
!●Do not hold the steering wheel in the fully turned
position (either left or right), for longer than 10 sec-
onds.
This can cause damage to the power steering system.
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Starting and driving
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4 Active stability control (ASC)
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The active stability control (ASC) takes overall control of the
anti-lock brake system, traction control function and stability
control function to help maintain the vehicle’s control and trac-
tion. Please read this section in conjunction with the page on
the anti-lock brake system, traction control function and stabil-
ity control function.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) → p. 4-36
Traction control function → p. 4-42
Stability control function → p. 4-43
NOTE●In the following situation, a click is heard from the engine
compartment. However, this is only the sound of ASC
being checked.
• After turning the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
• After your vehicle is driven a short distance after start-
ing the engine.
●Some vibration will be felt in the vehicle body and a
whining sound of the motor will be heard from the engine
compartment when the ASC functions. This is a normal
result of the ASC operation and does not indicate a mal-
function.
●The ASC does not operate while the ABS warning lamp is
illuminated.
CAUTION
!●Do not over-rely on the ASC. Even when the ASC is
operating, there are limits to the system and its abil-
ity to maintain control and traction. Reckless driv-
ing may lead to accidents. Always drive carefully,
taking account of the road conditions.●Be sure to use the same specified type and size of
tyre on all 4 wheels. Otherwise, there is a possibility
that the ASC will not work properly.
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CAUTION
!●When the indication lamp blinks, ASC is operat-
ing, which means that the road is slippery or that
your vehicle’s wheels are slipping excessively. If this
happens, drive slower with less accelerator input.●If a malfunction occurs in the device, the and
indication lamps will continuously illuminate. Park
your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Then, start the engine again and check whether the
and indication lamps go out.
If the and indication lamps remain on even
after your vehicle is driven a short distance after
starting the engine, we recommend you to consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.●If continuous brake control (on a slippery surface,
for example) causes the temperature of the braking
system to increase excessively, the traction control
function (working by controlling the brake on each
wheel) will be suspended to protect the braking sys-
tem. [The traction control function (working by con-
trolling the engine output) will operate. Normal
operation of the vehicle will not be affected.] At this
time, the indication lamp will blink to inform the
driver that the traction control function (working by
controlling the brake on each wheel) is suspended. If
the vehicle is stopped and the indication lamp
goes off, the traction control function (working by
controlling the brake on each wheel) will start oper-
ating again.
CAUTION
!●If the vehicle is towed with the ignition switch in the
“ON” position and only the front wheels or only the
rear wheels raised off the ground, the traction con-
trol function may operate, resulting in an accident.
When towing the vehicle with the front wheels
raised, keep the ignition switch in the “LOCK” or
“ACC” position. When towing the vehicle with the
rear wheels raised, keep the ignition switch in the
“ACC” position.
Refer to “Towing” on page 6-28.
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NOTE●The MITSUBISHI genuine CD autochanger can be con-
nected to this audio system.
The CD autochanger can be operated by the switch of the
audio body. Refer to “To listen to a CD” on page 5-39.
●To listen to the audio system while the engine is stopped,
turn the ignition key to the “ACC” position.
●If a cellular phone is used inside the vehicle, it may create
noise from the audio equipment. This does not mean that
anything is wrong with your audio equipment. In such a
case, use the cellular phone at a place as far as possible
from the audio equipment.
●If foreign objects or water get into the audio equipment, or
if smoke or a strange odour comes from it, immediately
turn off the audio system and have it checked. Never try to
repair it by yourself. Avoid continuous usage without
inspection by a qualified person.
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The lighter will automatically return to its original position
with a “click” when ready. Pull it out for use.
After use, insert the lighter to its original position in the socket.NOTE●Do not leave the cigarette lighter removed from its socket,
because the socket might become clogged by foreign
material and be short-circuited.1- Push all the way in.
CAUTION
!●Do not touch heating element or lighter housing,
hold the knob only to prevent burns.●Do not allow children to operate or play with the cig-
arette lighter as burns may occur.RHD
●Something is wrong with the cigarette lighter if it
does not pop back out within approximately 30 sec-
onds of being pushed in.
Leaving the cigarette lighter pushed in for an
extended period could cause fire. If it does not pop
out by itself, we recommend you to have it checked.●Do not leave the cigarette lighter pushed in or insert
the cigarette lighter from another vehicle. Other-
wise, the lighter may overheat and cause fire.●It is recommended that only the lighter be inserted
in its socket.
Use of “plug-in” type accessories may damage the
socket and result in poor retention of the lighter.●When the cigarette lighter socket is used as a power
source for an electric appliance, be sure that the
electric appliance operates at 12 V and has an elec-
tric capacity of 120 W or less. In addition, long use
of the electric appliance without running the engine
may run down the battery.
CAUTION
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6-2 For emergencies
6If the vehicle breaks down
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If the vehicle breaks down on the road, move it to the shoulder
and use the hazard warning flashers.
Refer to “Hazard warning flasher switch” on page 3-38.If the engine stops/failsVehicle operation and control are affected if the engine stops.
Before moving the vehicle to a safe area be aware of the fol-
lowing:
●The brake booster becomes inoperative and the pedal
effort will increase. Press down the brake pedal harder
than usual.
●Since the power steering pump is no longer operative, the
steering wheel feels heavy when turning it. Turn the wheel
with more effort than usual.
Emergency starting
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If the engine cannot be started because the battery is weak or
dead, the battery from another vehicle can be used with jumper
cables to start the engine.
1. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can
reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other.
If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t
want. The vehicle will not start, and the bad grounding
could damage the electrical systems.
WARNING
!●To start the engine by use of jumper cables from
another vehicle, perform the correct procedures
according to the instruction manual. Incorrect pro-
cedures could result in a fire or explosion or damage
to the vehicles.
CAUTION
!●Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt bat-
tery.
If the other system isn’t 12-volt, shorting can dam-
age both vehicles.
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For emergencies
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Connect one end of one jumper cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the discharged battery (A), and the other end
to the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery (B).
5. Connect one end of the other jumper cable to the negative
(–) terminal of the booster battery, and the other end to the
engine block of the vehicle with the discharged battery at
the point farthest from the battery.
NOTE●Open the cover before connecting the jumper cable to the
positive (+) terminal of the battery.
(Refer to “Battery” on page 8-16.)
WARNING
!●Be sure to observe the connecting sequence of
→ → → .●Make sure that the connection is made to the
appointed position (shown in the illustration). If the
connection is made directly to the negative side of
the battery, the inflammable gases generated from
the battery might catch fire and explode.●When connecting the jumper cable, do not connect
the positive (+) cable to the negative (–) terminal.
Otherwise sparks might cause explosion of the bat-
tery.
CAUTION
!●Use care not to get the jumper cable caught in the
cooling fan or other rotating part in the engine com-
partment.●Use care not to pinch the wiring harness with the
clamps when connecting the jumper cables.●Use the proper cables suitable for the battery size.
Otherwise heat damage to the cables could result.●Check the jumper cables for damage and corrosion
before use.
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