2008 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS tow

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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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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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To deactivate
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The auto-speed control can be turned off as follows:
●Push the main switch (A) at the end of the lever. (Main
switch OFF)
●Pull the auto-speed control lever (B) towards you.
●Depress the brake pedal.
The auto-speed control is turned off automatically in any of the
following ways.
●By pressing the clutch pedal down (for vehicles with
M/T).
●When your speed decreases to about 15 km/h (9 mph) or
less below the set speed because of a hill, etc. (for petrol-
powered vehicles)
●When your speed decreases to about 40 km/h (25 mph) or
less.●When the active stability control (ASC) starts operating
(if so equipped). Refer to “Active stability control (ASC)”
on page 4-41.
WARNING
!●For vehicles with A/T, although the auto-speed con-
trol will be disengaged when shifting to the
“N” (NEUTRAL) position, never move the selector
lever to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position while driving.
You would have no engine braking and could cause
a serious accident.
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Obstacle detection areas
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The detection areas of the corner and back sensors are limited
to those shown in the illustration. Moreover, the sensors are
unable to detect low or thin objects or objects near the rear
bumper. Thus, make sure to check the surroundings as you
operate the vehicle in a safe manner.Corner and back sensor locationsThere are two corner sensors (A) at the corners of the rear
bumper, and two back sensors (B) in the centre of the rear
bumper.
Corner sensor system detection areasDepending on whether the vehicle is equipped with a towbar,
you can change the corner sensor system between the standard
mode and the towbar mode. The towbar mode changes the sys-
tem to exclude the area in which the towbar is mounted from
the detection areas.
Vehicles without 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.
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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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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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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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