2008 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS check engine

For emergencies
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6 Engine overheating
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If the water temperature gauge indication remains in the over-
heating zone for a long time, the engine may be overheating. If
this occurs, take the following corrective measures:
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Check whether steam is coming from the engine compart-
ment.
[If steam does not come from the engine compartment]
With the engine still running, raise the bonnet to ventilate
the engine compartment.
[If steam is coming from the engine compartment]
Stop the engine, and when the steam stops, raise the bon-
net to ventilate the engine compartment. Restart the
engine.3. Confirm that the radiator fan is turning. If the fan is not
turning, stop the engine immediately and have it checked.
WARNING
!●Do not open the bonnet while steam is coming from
the engine compartment. It could cause steam or hot
water to spurt out, causing burns. Hot water could
spurt out even when there is no steam coming out,
and some parts will be very hot. Be very careful
when opening the bonnet.●Be careful of hot steam, which could be blowing off
the reserve tank cap.●Do not attempt to remove the radiator cap (petrol-
powered vehicles) or reserve tank cap (diesel-pow-
ered vehicles) while the engine is hot.
Petrol-powered vehicles
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For emergencies
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6
5. Check the coolant level in the reserve tank.
Petrol-powered vehicles
The reserve tank lid (A) is equipped with a dipstick.
Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth. Rein-
sert the dipstick as far as it goes. Remove the dipstick and
read the coolant level, which should always be within the
range indicated.Diesel-powered vehicles
The coolant level in this tank should be kept between the
“LOW” and “FULL” marks.
WARNING
!●If there is none, make sure that the engine has
cooled down before removing the radiator cap (B),
because hot steam or boiling water otherwise will
gush from the filler port and may scald you.
FULL
LOW
WARNING
!●If there is none, make sure that the engine has
cooled down before removing the reserve tank cap
(A), because hot steam or boiling water otherwise
will gush from the filler port and may scald you.
FULL
LOW
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6-10 For emergencies
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6. Add coolant to the radiator and/or reserve tank if neces-
sary (refer to the “Maintenance” section).
7. Examine the radiator hoses for coolant leakage and the
drive belt for looseness or damage.
If there is anything wrong with the cooling system or
drive belt, we recommend you to have it checked and
repaired.
Tools and jack
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StorageThe tools and jack are stored under the third seat.
The storage location of the tools and jack should be remem-
bered in case of an emergency.
CAUTION
!●Do not add coolant while the engine is hot. Suddenly
adding cold coolant could damage the engine. Wait
for the engine to cool down, then add coolant a little
at a time.
1- Jack
2- Tools
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Vehicle care
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7
During cold weatherThe salt and other chemicals spread on the roads in some areas
in winter can have a harmful effect on the vehicle body. You
should therefore wash the vehicle as often as possible in
accordance with our care-instructions. It is recommended to
have a preservative applied and the underfloor protection
checked before and after the cold weather season.
After washing your vehicle, wipe off all waterdrops from the
rubber parts around the doors to prevent the doors from freez-
ing.NOTE●To prevent freezing of the weatherstripping on the doors,
bonnet, etc., they should be treated with silicone spray.
●Refrain from using a car wash as its brushes may
scratch the paint surface, causing it to lose its gloss.
Scratches will be especially visible on darker col-
oured vehicles.●Never spray or splash water on the electrical compo-
nents in the engine compartment, as this may
adversely affect engine starting.
Exercise caution also when washing the underbody;
be careful not to spray water into the engine com-
partment.●Some types of hot water washing equipment apply
high pressure and heat to the vehicle. They may
cause heat distortion and damage to the vehicle resin
parts and may result in flooding of the vehicle inte-
rior. Therefore; observe the following.
• Maintain a good distance of approx. 50 cm or more
between the vehicle body and the washing nozzle.
• When washing around the door glass, hold the
nozzle at a distance of more than 50 cm and at
right angles to the glass surface.
●Using an automatic car wash, pay attention to the
following items, refering to the operation manual or
consulting a car wash operator. If the following pro-
cedure is not followed, it could result in damage to
your vehicle.
• The outside mirrors are retracted.
• The rear wiper arm assembly is taped or removed.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a rear deflector or
roof rails, consult a car wash operator before using
the car wash.CAUTION
!
●After washing the vehicle, drive the vehicle slowly
while lightly depressing the brake pedal several
times in order to dry out the brakes.
Leaving the brakes wet could result in reduced
braking performance.
Also, there is a possibility that they could freeze up
or become inoperative due to rust, rendering the
vehicle unable to move.
CAUTION
!
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7-6 Vehicle care
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Waxing
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Waxing the vehicle will help prevent the adherence of dust and
road chemicals to the paintwork. Apply a wax solution after
washing the vehicle, or at least once every three months to
assist displacing of water.
Do not wax your vehicle in direct sunlight. You should wax
after the surfaces have cooled.
Polishing
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The vehicle should only be polished if the paintwork has
become stained or lost its lustre. Matt-finish parts and plastic
bumpers must not be polished, polishing these parts will stain
them or damage their finish.Damaged paint
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Small cracks and scratches in the paint coat should be touched
up as soon as possible with MITSUBISHI touch-up paint to
prevent corrosion.
Check body areas facing the road or the tyres carefully for
damage to the paint coat caused by flying stones, etc. The paint
code number for your vehicle can be found on the vehicle
information code plate in the engine compartment.Cleaning plastic parts
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Use a sponge or chamois leather.
If a car wax adheres on a grey or black rough surface of the
bumper, moulding or lamps, the surface becomes white. In
such a case, wipe it off using lukewarm water and soft cloth or
chamois leather.
CAUTION
!●Waxes containing high abrasive compounds should
not be used. Such waxes remove rust and stain effec-
tively from the paintwork but they are harmful to
the lustre of the painted surface.
Further, they are harmful to glossy surfaces such as
grille, garnish, mouldings, etc.●Do not use petrol or paint thinners to remove road
tar or other contamination to the vehicle surface.●Do not apply wax on the areas having black mat
coating as it can cause uneven discolouration,
patches, blurs, etc. If stained with wax, immediately
wipe off with a piece of soft cloth and warm water.●On vehicles with the sunroof, be careful when wax-
ing the area around the sunroof opening, not to put
any wax on the weatherstrip (black rubber). If
stained with wax, the weatherstrip cannot maintain
a weatherproof seal with the sunroof.
CAUTION
!●Do not use a scrubbing brush or other hard tools as
they may damage the plastic part surface.●Do not use wax containing compound (polishing
powder) which may damage the plastic part surface.
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8-2 Maintenance
8Service precautions
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Adequate care of your vehicle at regular intervals serves to pre-
serve the value and appearance as long as possible.
Maintenance items as described in this owner’s manual can be
performed by the owner.
Maintenance items as described in this Owner’s Manual can be
performed by the owner.
We recommend you to have the periodic inspection and main-
tenance performed by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point or another specialist. In the event a malfunction
or other problem is discovered, we recommend you to have it
checked and repaired. This section contains information on
inspection maintenance procedures that you can do yourself.
Follow the instructions and cautions for each of the various
procedures.
WARNING
!●When checking or servicing the inside of the engine
compartment, make sure the engine is switched off
and has had a chance to cool down.●If it is necessary to do work in the engine compart-
ment with the engine running, be especially careful
that your clothing, hair, etc., does not become caught
by the fan, drive belts, or other moving parts.●The fan may turn on automatically even if the
engine is not running; turn the ignition key to
“LOCK” position and remove the key to ensure
safety while you work in the engine compartment.●Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open flames
around fuel or battery. The fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when working around the
battery. It contains poisonous and corrosive sulphu-
ric acid.●Do not get under your vehicle with just the body
jack supporting it. Always use automotive jack
stands.●Improper handling of components and materials
used in the vehicle can endanger your personal
safety. We recommend you to consult a specialist for
necessary information.
WARNING
!
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Maintenance
8-7
8 Engine oil
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To check and refill engine oilPetrol-powered vehicles
Diesel-powered vehicles
(except for diesel particulate
filter models)Diesel-powered vehicles (for
diesel particulate filter models)
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8-8 Maintenance
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The engine oil used has a significant effect on the engine’s per-
formance, service life and startability. Be sure to use oil of the
recommended quality and appropriate viscosity.
All engines consume a certain amount of oil during normal
operation, and engine oil consumption is greatly influenced by
payload, engine speed, etc. Therefore, it is important to check
the oil level at regular intervals or before starting a long trip.
This check must be made with the engine warm but not run-
ning. Park the vehicle on a level surface, stop the engine, and
then wait a few moments to allow the engine oil in circulation
to return to the oil pan to ensure accurate measurement.
Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth. Reinsert
the dipstick as far as it goes. Remove the dipstick and read the
oil level, which should always be within the range indicated.
If the oil level is below the specified limit, remove the cap
located on the cylinder head cover and add enough oil to raise
the level to within the specified range.
Be sure to use the specified engine oil and do not mix various
types of oil. Also, avoid mixing different makes of oil together
if possible.
After adding oil, close the cap securely.
Use only the recommended oils with an ACEA or API classifi-
cation as specified in this manual.NOTE●Engine oil consumption is greatly influenced by payload,
engine speed, etc. It may reach 1.0 lit./1,000 km depend-
ing on style of driving.●The engine oil will deteriorate rapidly if the vehicle is
subjected to severe conditions (for example, repeated
operation on rough roads, in mountainous regions, on
roads with many uphill and downhill gradients, or over
short distances). Consequently, the oil will require earlier
replacement.
●For handling of used engine oils, refer to page 7.
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