2008 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS Owner's Manual (in English)

For emergencies
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9. When towing is finished, remove the towing hook and
store it in the specified location. (Refer to “Tools and
jack” on page 6-10.)
When installing the cover on the bumper, align the tab (D)
with the notch (E) in the bumper and press the cover
securely into place.
CAUTION
!●The person in the vehicle being towed must pay
attention to the brake lamps of the towing vehicle
and make sure the rope never becomes slack.●Avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration and
sharp turning; such operation could cause damage
to the towing hooks or the tow rope.
People in the vicinity could be injured as a result.●When towing or being towed down a long slope, the
brakes may overheat reducing the effectiveness. In
this situation, have your vehicle transported by a
tow truck.●When the vehicle with A/T is to be towed by another
vehicle with all wheels on the ground, 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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If your vehicle tows another vehicleThe rear towing hook (A) is located as shown in the illustra-
tion. Secure the tow rope to the rear towing hook.NOTE●Using any part other than the designated towing hook (A)
could result in damage to vehicle body.
NOTE●Your vehicle should only be used to tow another vehicle if
the weight of the other vehicle is less than your vehicle.
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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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On a snow-covered or frozen road ●When driving on a snow-covered or frozen road, it is rec-
ommended that you use snow tyres or tyre chains.
Refer to the “Snow tyres” and “Tyre chains” sections.
●Avoid high-speed operation, sudden acceleration, abrupt
brake application and sharp cornering.
●Depressing the brake pedal during travel on snowy or icy
roads may cause tyre slippage and skidding. When trac-
tion between the tyres and the road is reduced the wheels
may skid and the vehicle cannot readily be brought to a
stop by conventional braking techniques. Braking will dif-
fer, depending upon whether you have anti-lock brakes
(ABS). As your vehicle is equipped with anti-lock brakes
(ABS), brake by pressing the brake pedal hard, and keep-
ing it pressed.
●Allow extra distance between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you, and avoid sudden braking.
On bumpy or rutted roadDrive as slow as possible when driving on bumpy or rutted
roads.
CAUTION
!●The impact on tyres and/or wheels driving on a
bumpy or rutted road can damage the tyre and /or
wheel.
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Vehicle care
Vehicle care precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 2
Cleaning the interior of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . .7- 3
Cleaning the exterior of your vehicle. . . . . . . . . . .7- 4
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7-2 Vehicle care
7Vehicle care precautions
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In order to maintain the value of your vehicle, it is necessary to
perform regular maintenance using the proper procedures.
Always maintain your vehicle in compliance with any environ-
mental pollution control regulations. Carefully select the mate-
rials used for washing, etc., to be sure that they do not contain
corrosives. If in doubt, we recommend you to consult a special-
ist for selection of these materials.
CAUTION
!●Cleaning products can be dangerous. Some are poi-
sonous. Others can burst into flame if you strike a
match or drop them on a hot part of the vehicle.
Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a
closed space. When you use anything in a container
to clean your vehicle, always follow the instructions
and always open your vehicle doors or windows
when you’re cleaning the inside. Never use the fol-
lowing to clean your vehicle:
• Gasoline
• Paint Thinner
• Benzine
• Turpentine
• Naphtha
• Lacquer Thinner
• Carbon Tetrachloride
• Nail Polish Remover
• Acetone
●These are all dangerous, and can damage your vehi-
cle.
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Vehicle care
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7 Cleaning the interior of your vehicle
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After cleaning the interior of your vehicle with water, cleaner
or similar, wipe and dry in a shady, well-ventilated area.NOTE●Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.Plastic, vinyl leather, fabric and flocked parts
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1. Gently wipe off with gauze or other soft cloth soaked with
a 3 % aqueous solution of neutral detergent.
2. Dip cloth in fresh water and wring out well. Using this
cloth, wipe off the detergent thoroughly.NOTE●Do not use the cleaners, conditioners, and protectants con-
taining silicons or wax.
Such products may cause annoying reflections and
obscure vision.
Upholstery
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1. To maintain the value of your new vehicle, handle the
upholstery carefully and keep the interior clean.
Use a vacuum cleaner and brush to clean the seats. If
stained, vinyl and synthetic leather should be cleaned with
an appropriate cleaner, and cloth fabrics can be cleaned
with either upholstery cleaner or a 3 % solution of neutral
detergent in lukewarm water.
2. Clean the carpeting with a vacuum cleaner and remove
any stains with carpet cleaner. Oil and grease can be
removed by lightly dabbing with a clean colourfast cloth
and stain remover.Genuine leather*
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1. Lightly wipe off with gauze or other soft cloth soaked
with a 5 % aqueous solution of neutral detergent for wool.
2. Dip cloth in fresh water and wring it out well. Using this
cloth, wipe off the detergent thoroughly.
3. Apply leather protecting agent to the genuine leather sur-
face.NOTE●If genuine leather is wet with water or is washed in water,
wipe off water as quickly as possible with a dry, soft cloth.
●Slight stains on genuine leather may be removed with
leather cleaner as well.
●The genuine leather surface may be damaged if a nylon
brush or synthetic fibre is rubbed hard against it.
●Organic solvents such as benzine, alcohol and gasoline,
acid or alkaline solvents may discolour the genuine
leather surface. Be sure to use neutral detergents.
CAUTION
!●Do not use organic substances (solvents, kerosine,
alcohol, gasoline, etc.) or alkaline or acidic solutions.
These chemicals can cause discolouring, staining or
cracking of the surface.
If you use cleaners or polishing agents, make sure
their ingredients do not include the substances men-
tioned above.
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●Dirty genuine leather seat may mildew. Be very careful
about oil stains and remove them quickly.
●The genuine leather surface may harden and shrink if it is
exposed to direct rays of the sun for long hours. When
your vehicle is parked, place it in the shade as much as
possible.
●When the temperature of the vehicle interior rises in sum-
mer, vinyl products left on the genuine leather seat may
deteriorate and stick to the seat.
Cleaning the exterior of your vehicle
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If the following is left on your vehicle, it may cause corrosion,
discolouration and stains, wash the vehicle as soon as possible.
●Seawater, anti-freeze for road use.
●Soot and dust, iron powder from factories, chemical sub-
stance (acids, alkalis, coal-tar, etc.).
●Droppings from birds, carcasses of insects, tree sap, etc.Wa s h i n g
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Chemicals contained in the dirt and dust picked up from the
road surface can damage the paint coat and body of your vehi-
cle if left in prolonged contact.
Frequent washing and waxing is the best way to protect your
vehicle from this damage. This will also be effective in protect-
ing it from environmental elements such as rain, snow, salt air,
etc.
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight. Park the vehicle in
the shade and spray it with water to remove dust. Next, using
an ample amount of clean water and a car washing brush or
sponge, wash the vehicle from top to bottom.
Use a mild car washing soap if necessary. Rinse thoroughly
and wipe dry with a soft cloth. After washing the vehicle, care-
fully clean the joints and flanges of the doors, bonnet, etc.,
where dirt is likely to remain.
CAUTION
!●When washing the under side of your vehicle or
wheel, be careful not to injure your hands.
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