2008 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS steering

6-30 For emergencies
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Towing with rear wheels off the ground (Type B)Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position (M/T) or
the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (A/T). Turn
the ignition key to the “ACC” position and secure the steering
wheel in a straight ahead position with a rope or tie-down strap.
Never place the ignition key in the “LOCK” position when
towing.
Towing with front wheels off the ground (Type C)Release the parking brake.
Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position (M/T) or
the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (A/T).Emergency towingIf towing service is not available in an emergency, your vehicle
may be temporarily towed by a rope secured to the towing
hook.
In case of your vehicle is to be towed by another vehicle or
your vehicle tows another vehicle, pay careful attention to the
following points.
CAUTION
!●Never tow an A/T vehicle with the rear wheels up
(and the front wheels on the ground) when the auto-
matic transmission fluid level is low. This may cause
serious and expensive damage to the transmission.
CAUTION
!●[For vehicles equipped with the Active stability con-
trol (ASC) system]
If the vehicle is towed with the ignition key in to the
“ON” position and only the front wheels or only the
rear wheels raised off the ground, the traction con-
trol system may operate, resulting in an accident.
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4. Secure the tow rope to the front towing hook.NOTE●To avoid deforming or otherwise damaging the vehicle
body when hooking the rope onto the towing hook,
observe the following instructions:
• Mount the towing hook securely.
• Do not attach the rope to any part of the vehicle other
than the towing hook.
• Do not drive in a way that subjects the towing hook to
significant physical shock.5. Keep the engine running.
If the engine is not running, turn the ignition key to the
“ACC” or “ON” position to unlock the steering wheel.
6. Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position
(M/T) or the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) posi-
tion (A/T).
7. Turn on the hazard warning lamps if required by law.
(Follow the local driving laws and regulations.)
8. During towing make sure that close contact is maintained
between the drivers of both vehicles, and that the vehicles
travel at low speed.
CAUTION
!●Do not tow the vehicle with the rope at an excessive
diagonal angle.
CAUTION
!●When the engine is not running, the brake booster
and power steering pump do not operate. This
means higher brake depression force and higher
steering effort are required. Therefore, vehicle oper-
ation is more difficult than usual.●Do not leave the key in the “LOCK” position or do
not remove the ignition key from the ignition switch
while driving. The steering wheel will lock, causing
loss of control.
WARNING
!●To prevent entry of exhaust gas from the towing
vehicle, set your air selection switch to the recircula-
tion position.
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For emergencies
6-35
6 Operation under adverse driving conditions
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If your vehicle becomes stuck in sand, mud or
snowIf the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or mud, it can often
be moved by a rocking motion. Move the selector lever alter-
nately between the Sports mode and “R” (REVERSE) position
(with M/T, between 1st and Reverse), while applying slight
pressure to the accelerator pedal.
Avoid racing the engine or spinning the wheels. Prolonged
efforts to free a stuck vehicle may result in overheating and
transmission failure. Allow the engine to idle for a few minutes
to let the transmission cool between rocking attempts.
If the vehicle remains stuck after several rocking attempts, seek
other assistance.
On a flooded road●Avoid flooded roads. Water could enter the brake discs,
resulting in temporarily ineffective brakes. In such cases,
lightly depress the brake pedal to see if the brakes operate
properly. If they do not, lightly depress the pedal several
times while driving in order to dry the brake pads.
●When driving in rain or on a road with many puddles a
layer of water may form between the tyres and the road
surface.
This reduces a tyre’s frictional resistance on the road,
resulting in loss of steering stability and braking capabil-
ity.
To cope with this, observe the following items:
WARNING
!●When attempting to rock your vehicle out of a stuck
position, be sure that the area around the vehicle is
clear of people and physical objects. The rocking
motion may cause the vehicle to suddenly launch
forward or backward, causing injury or damage to
nearby people or objects.
(a) Drive your vehicle at a slow speed.
(b) Do not drive on worn tyres. Always maintain the
specified tyre inflation pressures.
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Maintenance
Service precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 2
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 3
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 4
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 7
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 10
Automatic transmission fluid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 13
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 14
Brake fluid/Clutch fluid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 14
Power steering fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 15
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 16
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 21
Clutch pedal free play* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 27
Brake pedal free play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 28
Parking brake lever stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 28
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 29
General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 31
For cold and snow weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 32
Fuse links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 33
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 33
Replacement of lamp bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 43
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Maintenance
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Fluid typeUse brake fluid conforming to DOT3 or DOT4 from a sealed
container. The brake fluid is hygroscopic. Too much moisture
in the brake fluid will adversely affect the brake system, reduc-
ing the brake performance.
Power steering fluid
E01001100413
CAUTION
!●Take care in handling brake fluid as it is harmful to
the eyes, may irritate your skin and also damage to
painted surfaces.●Use only the specified brake fluid.
Do not mix or add different brand of brake fluid to
prevent chemical reaction.
Do not let any petroleum-based fluid touch, mix
with, or get into the brake fluid.
This will damage the seals.●Keep the reservoir tank cap closed to prevent the
brake fluid from deteriorating except maintenance.●Clean the filler cap before removing and close the
cap securely after maintenance.
Petrol-powered vehiclesDiesel-powered vehicles
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To check the fluid levelCheck the fluid level in the reservoir while the engine is idling.
Check to make certain that the power steering fluid level is
always between the “MAX” and “MIN” level markings on the
fluid reservoir and refill the fluid, if necessary.Recommended fluidUse “Genuine MITSUBISHI Power Steering Fluid” or “ATF
DEXRON III / DEXRON II”.
Battery
E01001201277
The condition of the battery is very important for quick starting
of the engine and proper functioning of the vehicle’s electrical
system. Regular inspection and care are especially important in
cold weather.NOTE●After replacing the battery, the electronic control system
data for the automatic transmission, etc., will be erased.
As a result, shift shocks may occur.
Shift shocks will become smoother after several changes
in speed.
●Memory data for settings made by the user may be erased
when the battery is replaced. If this happens, establish the
settings again using the relevant procedures.
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8-26 Maintenance
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Tyre chains
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If tyre chains have to be used, ensure that they are fitted only
on the drive wheels (front).
Use only tyre chains which are designed for use with the tyres
mounted on the vehicle: use of the incorrect size or type of
chain could result in damage to the vehicle body.
Before fitting tyre chains, We recommend you to consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
The speed limit for tyre chain is 50 km/h (31 mph) and remove
the tyre chains as soon as possible on snow free roads.
Ty r e s i z e
Wheel size
Max chain height
[mm]
215/60R16 16x6.5 JJ
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215/55R17 17x7.0 J
WARNING
!●DO NOT use a jack when fitting the chains, as in the
conditions, the tyres may slip on the icy road causing
the vehicle to slip off the jack.
CAUTION
!●Practice fitting the chains before you need them.
Don’t expect help from other people in the cold.●Choose a clear straight stretch of road where you
can pull off and still be seen while you are fitting the
chains.●Do not fit chains before you need them. This will
wear out your tyres and the road surface.●After driving around 100-300 metres, stop and
retighten the chains.●Care should be taken with extremes of steering lock
to prevent possible contact between the chains and
the vehicle body.●Drive carefully and do not exceed 50 km/h (31 mph).
Remember, fitting chains is not going to stop acci-
dents from happening.●When tyre chains are installed, take care that they
do not damage the disc wheel or body.●Do not install a tyre chain on an emergency wheel
which is compact in size. If one of the front wheels
has punctured, replace it with one of the rear wheels
and install the compact spare wheel in that place
before fitting a tyre chain.
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Replacement of high beam Petrol-powered vehicles1. Pull out the connector (B) while pressing the tab (A). Turn
the cap (C) anticlockwise and remove it.
Diesel-powered vehicles1. Remove the bolt (A) to remove the power steering reser-
voir tank (B).
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