2008 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS Owner's Manual (in English)

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12. Lower the vehicle slowly and then tighten the nuts in the
order shown in the illustration until each nut has been
tightened to the torque listed here.
Tightening torque
88 to 108 Nm
(Achieved by applying a force of 350 to 420 N at the end
of the wheel nut wrench supplied with the vehicle)
13. Lower and remove the jack, then store the jack and chock.14. Wrap the removed wheel in the vinyl sheet and store it in
the luggage area.
Have your damaged tyre repaired as soon as possible.
NOTE●The vinyl sheet is stored under the third seat together
with the tools and jack. (Refer to “Tools and jack” on page
6-10.)
CAUTION
!●Never use your foot or a pipe extension for extra
force in the wheel nut wrench. If you do so, you will
tighten the nut too much.
WARNING
!●When storing the removed wheel, raise the left- and
right-hand parts of the third seat seatback and
stand the wheel upright.
If you leave the space configured as a luggage area
when storing the wheel, serious injuries could occur
in the event of a collision.
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15. Check your tyre inflation pressure. The correct pressures
are shown on the door label. See the illustration.
Wheel covers*
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To remove1. Wrap the tip of the bar with a cloth, insert it deeply into
the notch provided in the wheel cover, and use it to lever
up the cover a little.
CAUTION
!●The tyre pressure should be periodically checked
and maintained at the specified pressure while the
tyre is stowed.●The compact spare tyre is to be used only temporar-
ily when the standard tyre is damaged. Repair the
damaged tyre as soon as possible and use it to
replace the compact spare tyre.●After changing the tyre and driving the vehicle
about 1,000 km (620 miles), retighten the wheel nuts
to make sure that they have not come loose.●If the steering wheel vibrates when driving after
changing the tyre, we recommend you to have the
tyres checked for balance.
●Do not mix one type of tyre with another or use a
different size from the one listed. This would cause
early wear and poor handling.
CAUTION
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2. With the cover raised a little, pry it off completely using
the jack bar. Insert the jack bar under the cover, and move
it around the circumference, prying the cover away from
the wheel little by little as you move the bar around.NOTE●The wheel cover is made of plastic; take care when prying
it off.
To install 1. Align the wheel nuts with the wheel cover mounting
holes, and align the air valve (A) of the tyre with the notch
(B) in the wheel cover.NOTE●Full wheel covers have a symbol mark (C) provided on
the reverse side to show the air valve location.
Before installing the wheel cover to the wheel, make sure
that the opening with the symbol mark is correctly aligned
with the air valve.
CAUTION
!●Use the jack bar until the wheel cover comes com-
pletely off. If you try to use your hands, they may be
hurt by the edge of the wheel cover.
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2. Press the bottom part (D) of the wheel cover onto the
wheel.
3. Gently press both sides (E) of the wheel cover and hold
them in place with your knees.
4. Gently tap around the circumference of the wheel cover at
the top (F), then press the wheel cover into place.NOTE●Before installing the wheel cover, make sure the tabs on
the back are correctly fitted on the rings. If the tabs are not
correctly fitted on the rings, the wheel cover may come
off. If the tabs are broken, do not install the wheel cover.
To w i n g
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If your vehicle needs to be towedIf towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done by
your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point or a
commercial tow truck service.
In the following cases, transport the vehicle using a tow truck.
●The engine runs but the vehicle does not move or abnor-
mal noise is produced.
●Inspection of the vehicle’s underside reveals that oil or
some other fluid is leaking.
If a wheel gets stuck in a ditch, do not try to tow the vehicle.
Please contact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point or a commercial tow truck service for assistance.
Only when you cannot receive a towing service from a MIT-
SUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point or commercial
tow truck service, tow your vehicle carefully in accordance
with the instructions given in “Emergency towing” in this part.
The regulations concerning towing may differ from country to
country. It is recommended that you obey the regulations of the
area where you are driving your vehicle.
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Towing the vehicle by a tow truck
CAUTION
!●This vehicle must not be towed by a tow truck using
sling lift type equipment (Type A) as illustrated.
Using a sling lift will damage the bumper and front
end.●If the transmission is malfunctioning or damaged,
transport the vehicle with the driving wheels on a
carriage (Type C, D or E) as illustrated.●If you tow an A/T vehicle with the driving wheels on
the ground (Type B) as illustrated, make sure that
the towing speed and distance given below are never
exceeded, causing damage to the transmission.
Towing speed: 50 km/h (31 mph)
Towing distance: 30 km (19 miles)
For the towing speed and the towing distance, follow
the local driving laws and regulations.
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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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If your vehicle is to be towed by another vehicle1. Take out the towing hook, wheel nut wrench and jack bar.
(Refer to “Tools and jack” on page 6-10.)
2. Cover the tip of the jack bar with a cloth, then use it to
remove the cover (A) that is located on the front bumper.3. Use the wheel nut wrench (B) to securely mount the tow-
ing hook (C).
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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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