2008 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS engine

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DPF warning lampThe DPF warning lamp comes on in the event of an abnormal-
ity in the DPF system. Provided the DPF system is working
normally, the DPF warning lamp comes on when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes off a few sec-
onds later.
If the DPF warning lamp comes on during vehicle
operationSteady illumination of the DPF warning lamp shows that the
DPF has not been able to burn away all of the trapped PM and
that, as a result, an excessive amount of PM has accumulated
inside. To enable the DPF to burn away the PM, try to drive the
vehicle as follows:
●With the gearshift lever in the 4th or 5th gear position,
drive more than 15 minutes at a speed of at least 60 km/h
(37 mph) and engine revolutions of at least 2,000 rpm.
If the DPF warning lamp subsequently stays on, contact your
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.If the DPF warning lamp and check engine warn-
ing lamp come on during vehicle operationWhen the DPF warning lamp and check engine warning lamp
come on, this indicates an abnormality in the DPF system.
Have the system inspected by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.
CAUTION
!●You do not have to continuously drive exactly as
indicated above. Always strive to drive safely in
accordance with road conditions.
CAUTION
!●Continuing to drive when the DPF warning lamp
and check engine warning lamp remain on could
result in engine trouble and DPF damage.
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Vehicles equipped with 6-speed manual transmissionPull up the pull-ring (A), then move the gearshift lever to the
“R” (Reverse) position with the pull-ring still pulled.The pull-ring will return to its original position when you
return the gearshift lever to the “N” (Neutral) position.
Changing gears
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Always use care to change the gear with the vehicle speed
matched to the engine speed. Proper shifting will improve fuel
economy and prolong engine life.
Avoid shifting down at high speed, as this may cause excessive
engine speed (the tachometer needle into the red zone) and
damage the engine.
CAUTION
!●Do not pull up the pull-ring (A) when moving the
gearshift lever to any position other than the
“R” (Reverse) position. If you always pulled up the
pull-ring (A) when moving the gearshift lever, you
could unintentionally move the gearshift lever to the
“R” (Reverse) position and cause an accident and/or
a problem in the transmission.
CAUTION
!●If the pull-ring will not return from the pulled-up
position, we recommend you to have your vehicle
inspected.
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Economical driving speed
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The following shift points are recommended to assist fuel
economy. The driver may vary these points to suit driving con-
ditions and load.
5 M/T


6 M/T


Possible driving speed
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5 M/T


5th gear is an overdrive ratio and its use reduces engine speed
below that of the 4th gear. Use 5th gear whenever vehicle
speed allows, for maximum fuel economy.
6 M/T


The 4th, 5th and 6th gears have overdrive ratios and their use
reduces the engine speeds below those of the 3rd, 4th and 5th
gear, respectively. Use the 4th, 5th or 6th gear whenever the
vehicle speed allows, for maximum fuel economy.
Shift point
Speed limit
1st gear to 2nd gear 30 km/h (19 mph)2nd gear to 3rd gear 55 km/h (34 mph)3rd gear to 4th gear 85 km/h (53 mph)4th gear to 5th gear 115 km/h (71 mph)
Shift point
Speed limit
1st gear to 2nd gear 10 km/h (6 mph)2nd gear to 3rd gear 25 km/h (16 mph)3rd gear to 4th gear 35 km/h (22 mph)4th gear to 5th gear 50 km/h (31 mph)5th gear to 6th gear 65 km/h (40 mph)
Shift point
Speed limit
1st gear 50 km/h (31 mph)2nd gear 90 km/h (56 mph)3rd gear 140 km/h (87 mph)4th gear 185 km/h (115 mph)Shift point
Speed limit
1st gear 35 km/h (22 mph)2nd gear 65 km/h (40 mph)3rd gear 95 km/h (59 mph)4th gear 135 km/h (84 mph)5th gear 170 km/h (106 mph)
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Mode 4A/T (Intelligent & Innovative
Vehicle Electronic Control System II)
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Designed for optimum control and equipped with adaptive con-
trol capabilities, the electronically controlled transmission opti-
mally matches gear shifts to almost all driving and road
conditions.NOTE●During running-in period or immediately after reconnec-
tion of the battery cable, there may be a case where gear
shifts are not made smoothly. This does not indicate a
faulty transmission.
Gear shifts will become smooth after the transmission has
been shifted several times by the electronic control sys-
tem.
Selector lever operation
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The transmission has 4 forward gears and 1 reverse gear.
The individual gears are selected automatically, depending on
the position of the gear selector lever, the speed of the vehicle
and the position of the accelerator pedal.
The selector lever (A) has 2 gates; the main gate (B) and the
manual gate (C).
CAUTION
!●This system is strictly intended to provide supple-
mentary functions. When travelling downhill under
certain conditions or immediately after starting off
when the A/T is cold, no automatic shiftdown may
be made. The driver should shiftdown to a lower
gear to use engine braking. Try to drive safely at all
time.
LHD
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Selector lever positions (Main gate)
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“P” PARKThis position locks the transmission to prevent the vehicle
from moving. The engine can be started in this position.“R” REVERSEMove the lever to this position only after the vehicle has come
to a complete stop.“N” NEUTRALAt this position the transmission is disengaged. It is the same as
the neutral position on a M/T, and should be used when the
vehicle is stationary for an extended length of time during driv-
ing, such as in a traffic jam.
CAUTION
!●If a malfunction occurs in the A/T while driving, the
“N” indication lamp will blink.
In this case, immediately park your vehicle in a safe
place and follow these procedure:
(The “N” indication lamp warning function does not
operate with the selector lever in the “P” (PARK),
“R” (REVERSE) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position.)
[The “N” indication lamp blinks rapidly (twice per
second)]
The automatic transmission fluid is overheating.
Park your vehicle in a safe place but do not turn off
the engine. Move the selector lever to the
“P” (PARK) position and open the bonnet. Keep the
engine idling.
After a while, move the selector lever to the
“D” (DRIVE) position and confirm that the
“N” indication lamp stops blinking. It is safe to con-
tinue driving if the “N” indication lamp no longer
blinks.
If the “N” indication lamp continues blinking or
blinks intermittently, we recommend you to have
your vehicle inspected.
[The “N” indication lamp blinks slowly (once per
second)]
The A/T safety device may be operating due to a
malfunction.
We recommend you to have your vehicle inspected
as soon as possible.
CAUTION
!●Never shift into the “P” (PARK) or “R”
(REVERSE) position while the vehicle is in motion.
If the lever is shifted into the “P” (PARK) or “R”
(REVERSE) position while the vehicle is in motion,
the transmission may be damaged.
WARNING
!●Never move the selector lever to the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position while driving. A serious accident
could occur since you could accidentally move the
lever into the “P” (PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) posi-
tion or you will lose engine braking.
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“D” DRIVEThis position is for normal driving. The transmission automati-
cally selects a suitable gear for your speed and acceleration.
Engine braking is automatically applied when necessary,
depending on road conditions.
Please refer to “Uphill/downhill driving” on page 4-33.
Sports mode
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Whether the vehicle is stationary or in motion, sports mode is
selected by pushing the selector lever from the “D” (DRIVE)
position into the manual gate (A). To return to “D” range oper-
ation, push the selector lever back into the main gate (B).
In sports mode, gear shifts can be made rapidly simply by mov-
ing the selector lever backwards and forwards. In contrast to a
M/T, the sports mode allows gear shifts with the accelerator
pedal depressed.
+ (SHIFT UP)
Push the lever forward once to shift up one gear.
- (SHIFT DOWN)
Pull the lever backwards once to shift down one gear.
●On a gradient the engine should be started in the
“P” (PARK) position, not in the “N” (NEUTRAL)
position.●Always keep your right foot on the brake pedal
when the vehicle is in “N” (NEUTRAL), or when
shifting into or out of “N” (NEUTRAL), to minimize
the risk of loss of control.
WARNING
!
SHIFT UP
SHIFT DOWN
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NOTE●In sports mode, only the 4 forward gears can be selected.
To reverse or park the vehicle, move the selector lever to
the “R” (REVERSE) or “P” (PARK) position as required.
●To maintain good running performance, the transmission
may refuse to perform an upshift when the selector lever
is moved to the “+ (SHIFT UP)” position at certain vehi-
cle speeds. Also, to prevent over-revving of the engine,
the transmission may refuse to perform a downshift when
the lever is moved to the “– (SHIFT DOWN)” position at
certain vehicle speeds.
●In sports mode, downward shifts are made automatically
when the vehicle slows down. When the vehicle stops,
1st gear is automatically selected.
●When driving away on a slippery road, push the selector
lever forward into the “+ (SHIFT UP)” position. This
causes the transmission to shift into the 2nd gear which is
better for smooth driving away on a slippery road. Push
the selector lever to the “– (SHIFT DOWN)” side to shift
back to the 1st gear.
●Move the selector lever gently between the manual and
main gates and between positions in the manual gate.
Undue force could damage the selector lever.
CAUTION
!●In sports mode, the upward shift from the 1st to 2nd
gear is made automatically while the upward shifts
to the 3rd and 4th gears are made by the driver. The
driver must execute upward shifts in accordance
with prevailing road conditions, taking care to keep
the engine speed below the red zone.●By rapidly moving the selector lever backwards
(SHIFT DOWN) twice, it is possible to skip one gear,
i.e., 3rd to 1st or 4th to 2nd. Since sudden engine
braking and/or rapid acceleration can cause loss of
traction, however, downshifts must be made care-
fully in accordance with the vehicle’s speed.
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Sports mode indicator lamp
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In sports mode, the currently selected position is indicated on
the instrument panel.NOTE●When sports mode is selected, the “D” indicator lamp
goes off.
Operation of the A/T
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CAUTION
!●Before selecting a gear with the engine running and
the vehicle stationary, fully depress the brake pedal
to prevent the vehicle from creeping.
The vehicle will begin to move as soon as the gear is
engaged, especially when the engine speed is high, at
fast idle or with the air conditioning operating, the
brakes should only be released when you are ready
to drive away.●Depress the brake pedal with the right foot at all
times.
Using the left foot could cause driver movement
delay in case of an emergency.●To prevent sudden acceleration, never race the
engine when shifting from the “P” (PARK) or
“N” (NEUTRAL) position.●Operating the accelerator pedal while the other foot
is resting on the brake pedal will affect braking effi-
ciency and may cause premature wear of brake
pads.
Do not race the engine with brake pedal pressed.
This can damage the transmission.
Also, when the vehicle is stationary, the engine revo-
lutions may not rise to the same revolutions as meas-
ured in normal starting even if the accelerator pedal
is depressed while the brake pedal is being pressed.
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