2008 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS maintenance

Maintenance
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NOTE●The laws and regulations concerning the use of tyre chains
vary. Find out and follow the laws and regulations in driv-
ing area.
In most countries, it is prohibited by the law to use tyre
chains on roads without snow.
Clutch pedal free play
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Press down the clutch pedal with your fingers until initial
resistance is felt.
This distance should be within the specified range.
If the clutch pedal free play is not within the standard range, we
recommend you to have it checked.
●An aluminium wheel can be damaged by a tyre
chain while driving. When fitting a tyre chain on an
aluminium wheel, take care that any part of the
chain and fitting cannot be brought into contact
with the wheel.●Remove the wheel covers before installing the tyre
chains, otherwise they may be damaged by the tyre
chain. (Refer to “wheel covers” on page 6-26.)●When installing or removing a tyre chain, take care
that hands and other parts of your body are not
injured by the sharp edges of the vehicle body.●Install the chains only on the front tyres and tighten
them as tightly as possible with the ends securely
fastened.
CAUTION
!
A- Free play: 4 to 13 mm
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8-28 Maintenance
8Brake pedal free play
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Stop the engine, depress the brake pedal several times, and
press down the pedal with your fingers until initial resistance is
felt. This distance should be within the specified range.
If the brake pedal free play is not within the standard range, we
recommend you to have it checked.
Parking brake lever stroke
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Pull the parking brake lever up to check the number of “clicks”
that the ratchet makes. One click represents a lever movement
of one notch. The lever should move the specified number of
notches for normal brake application.
If the parking brake lever stroke is out of the standard range,
we recommend you to have it checked.
A- Free play: 3 to 8 mm
A- Parking brake lever stroke: 5 to 6 notches
(Parking brake adjustment when pulled with the force of
200 N)
WARNING
!●Continued operation of the vehicle with the parking
brake lever or pedal out of adjustment may result in
the vehicle moving when unattended.
A
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Maintenance
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8 Wiper blades
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If the blades are frozen to the windscreen or rear window, do
not operate the wipers until the ice has melted and the blades
are freed, otherwise the wiper motor may be damaged.Wiper blade rubber replacementWindscreen wiper blades1. Lift the wiper arm off the windscreen.
2. Pull the wiper blade (A) downward to remove it com-
pletely from the wiper arm (B).NOTE●Do not allow the wiper arm to fall onto the windscreen; it
could damage the glass.3. Attach retainers (C) to a new wiper blade.
Refer to the illustration to ensure that the retainers are cor-
rectly aligned as you insert them into the groove.
NOTE●If retainers are not supplied with the new wiper blade, use
the retainers from the old blade.
4. Position the wiper blade stopper (D) as shown and insert
the blade into the wiper arm (B) from the lower end of the
arm.
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5. Slide the wiper blade (A) until it contacts the end of the
wiper arm (B).NOTE●After installation, gently pull up and down on the wiper
blade to make sure the stopper is securely engaged.
Rear window wiper blades1. Lift the wiper arm off the window glass.
2. Pull the wiper blade downward to disengage it from the
stopper (A) at the end of the wiper arm. Pull the wiper
blade further to remove it.
3. Slide a new wiper blade through the hook (B) on the wiper
arm.NOTE●Do not allow the wiper arm to fall onto the window glass;
it could damage the glass.
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Maintenance
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4. Firmly insert the retainer (C) into the groove (D) in the
wiper blade.
Refer to the illustration to ensure that the retainers are cor-
rectly aligned as you insert them into the groove.NOTE●If a retainer is not supplied with the new wiper blade, use
the retainer from the old blade.
General maintenance
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Fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust gas leakageLook under the body of your vehicle to check for fuel, engine
coolant, oil and exhaust gas leaks.Exterior and interior lamp operationOperate the combination lamp switch to check that all lamps
are functioning properly.
If the lamps do not illuminate, the probable cause is a blown
fuse or defective lamp bulb. Check the fuses first. If there is no
blown fuse, check the lamp bulbs.
For information regarding the inspection and replacement of
the fuses and the lamp bulbs, refer to “Fuses” on page 8-33 and
“Replacement of lamp bulbs” on page 8-43.
If the fuses and bulbs are all OK, we recommend you to have
your vehicle checked and repaired.
WARNING
!●If you see a suspicious fuel leak or if you smell fuel,
do not operate the vehicle; we recommend you to
call for assistance.
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Meter, gauge and indicator/warning lamps oper-
ationRun the engine to check the operation of all meters, gauges,
and indicator/warning lamps.
If there is anything wrong, we recommend you to have your
vehicle inspected.Hinges and latches lubricationCheck all latches and hinges, and lubricate if necessary by first
cleaning and then applying multipurpose grease.
For cold and snow weather
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Ventilation slotsThe ventilation slots in front of the windscreen should be kept
clear of leaves or brushed clear after a heavy snowfall, so that
the operation of the heating and ventilation systems will not be
impaired.WeatherstrippingTo prevent freezing of the weatherstripping on the doors, bon-
net, etc., they should be treated with silicone grease.Additional equipmentIt is a good idea to carry a shovel or a short-handled spade in
the vehicle during the winter so that you can clear away snow
if you get stranded. A small hand-brush for sweeping snow off
the vehicle and a plastic scraper for the windscreen and rear
window are also useful.
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Maintenance
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8 Fuse links
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The fuse links will melt to prevent a fire if a large current
attempts to flow through certain electrical systems.
In case of a melted fuse link, we recommend you to have your
vehicle inspected.
Fuses
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Fuse block locationTo prevent damage to the electrical system due to short-
circuiting or overloading, each individual circuit is provided
with a fuse.
There are fuse blocks in the passenger compartment and in the
engine compartment.Passenger compartmentLHD
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The fuse block in the passenger compartment is located behind
the fuse box lid (LHD vehicles) or the personal box (RHD
vehicles) in front of the driver’s seat at the position shown in
the illustration.
Engine compartmentIn the engine compartment, the fuse block is located as shown
in the illustration.
RHD
Petrol-powered vehicles
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