2008 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS ignition

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Starting and driving
Economical driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 2
Driving, alcohol and drugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 3
Safe driving techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 3
Running-in recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 5
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 6
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 7
Steering wheel height adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 8
Inside rear-view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 9
Outside rear-view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 10
Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 14
Steering wheel lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 17
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 18
Diesel particulate filter (DPF)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 21
Manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 23
Automatic transmission INVECS-II
Sports Mode 4A/T (Intelligent & Innovative
Vehicle Electronic Control System II) . . . . . . . .4- 26
Braking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 35
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 36
Power steering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 40Active stability control (ASC)*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 41
Auto-speed (cruise) control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 45
Corner sensor system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 51
Cargo loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 57
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 60
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Floor mats Carrying children in the vehicle
●Never leave your vehicle unattended with the key in the
ignition and children inside the vehicle. Children may
play with the driving controls and this could lead to an
accident.
●Make sure that infants and small children are properly
restrained in accordance with the laws and regulations,
and for maximum protection in case of an accident.
●Prevent children from playing in the luggage compart-
ment. It is quite dangerous to allow them to play there
while the vehicle is moving.Loading luggageWhen loading luggage, be careful not to load above the height
of seats. This is dangerous not only because rearward vision
will be obstructed, but also the luggage may be projected into
the passenger compartment under hard braking.
WARNING
!●Keep floor mats clear of the pedals by correctly lay-
ing floor mats that are suitable for the vehicle.
To prevent the floor mats from slipping out position,
securely retain them using the hook etc.
Note that laying a floor mat over a pedal or laying
one floor mat on top of another can obstruct pedal
operation and lead to a serious accident.
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Parking with the engine runningNever leave the engine running while you take a short
sleep/rest. Also, never leave the engine running in a closed or
poorly ventilated place. Leaving the engine running risks
injury or death from accidentally moving the gearshift lever
(M/T) or selector lever (A/T) or the accumulation of toxic
exhaust fumes on the passenger compartment.Where you parkYour front bumper can be damaged if you scrape it over kerbs
or parking stop blocks. Be careful when travelling up or down
steep slopes where your bumper can scrape the road.When leaving the vehicleAlways remove the key from the ignition switch and lock all
doors and the tailgate when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit area.
Steering wheel height adjustment
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To adjust the steering wheel height, release the tilt lock lever
while holding the steering wheel by hand, and raise or lower
the steering wheel to the desired height.
After adjustment, securely lock the lever by pulling it upward.
WARNING
!●Do not park your vehicle in areas where combustible
materials such as dry grass or leaves can come in
contact with the hot exhaust, since fire could occur.
1- Locked
2- Release
WARNING
!●After adjusting to the desired height, check to be
sure that the lever is locked.●Do not attempt to adjust the steering wheel while
you are driving the vehicle.
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Mirror retractor switchWhen entering a restricted space, outside mirrors can be folded
away by pressing a switch inside the vehicle.
Push the switch to fold the mirrors to the rear.
To bring mirrors back into the original position, push the
switch again.
The mirrors can be extended and retracted for 30 seconds after
the ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK” position.
Either the mirror switch in the cabin or the remote controller of
the keyless entry system (if so equipped) can be used.
For information on the keyless entry system, refer to page 1-5.
NOTE●It is also possible to fold and return the mirrors by hand.
●When freezing has occurred and mirrors fail to operate as
intended, please refrain from repeated pushing of the
retractor switch as this action can result in burn-out of the
mirror motor circuits.Automatic extension of mirrorsIf the engine is stopped and started with the mirrors retracted,
the mirrors automatically extend for safety when the vehicle
speed reaches 30 km/h (19 mph).NOTE●If the mirrors are retracted manually or using the mirror
switch after the engine is started, they do not extend auto-
matically. Use the mirror switch to extend the mirrors, or
turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position to acti-
vate the automatic extension function.
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Heated mirrors
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When the rear window demister switch is pressed, the outside
rear-view mirrors are demisted or defrosted. Current will flow
through the heater element inside the mirrors, thus clearing
away frost or condensation.
The indicator lamp (C) will illuminate while the demister is on.
The heater will be turned off automatically in about 20 min-
utes.
Ignition switch
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LOCKThe engine is stopped and the steering wheel locked. The key
can be inserted and removed only when the switch is in this
position.ACCThe engine is stopped, but the electrical devices such as the
radio and cigarette lighter can be operated.ONThe engine is running, and all the vehicle’s electrical devices
can be operated.STARTThe starter motor operates. After the engine has started, release
the key and it will automatically return to the “ON” position.M/T A/T
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NOTE●This vehicle is equipped with ignition switch illumination.
• The ignition switch illumination comes on while the
driver’s door is opened and remains on for about 30 sec-
onds after the driver’s door is closed.
• [On vehicles with keyless entry system]
When you get out of the vehicle and remove the ignition
key, it will be illuminated for about 30 seconds.
However, it will go off even while the illumination
comes on if the ignition switch is set to “ON” position.
●For vehicles equipped with the Daytime Running Lamp,
when the ignition switch is in the “ON”, the headlamp low
beams etc. are turned on.
Refer to “Headlamps” on page 3-32.
●Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic immobilizer.
To start the engine, the ID code which the transponder
inside the key sends must match the one registered to the
immobilizer computer. (Refer to “Electronic immobilizer
(Anti-theft starting system)” on page 1-3.)
To remove the keyFor vehicles with M/T, when removing the key, push in the key
at the “ACC” position and keep it depressed until it is turned to
the “LOCK” position, then remove the key.M/T
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For vehicles with A/T, when removing the key, first set the
selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position, and then turn the key
to the “LOCK” position, then remove the key.A/T
CAUTION
!●Do not remove the ignition key from the ignition
switch while driving. The steering wheel will locked,
causing loss of control.●If the engine is stopped while driving, the brake ser-
vomechanism will cease to function and braking
efficiency will deteriorate. Also, the power steering
system will not function and it will require greater
manual effort to operate the steering.●Do not leave the key in the “ON” position for a long
time when the engine is not running, doing so will
cause the battery to be discharged.●Do not turn the key to the “START” position when
the engine is running, doing so could damage the
starter motor.
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Tips for starting●Do not operate the starter motor continuously for anything
longer than 10 seconds; doing so could run down the bat-
tery. If the engine does not start, turn the ignition switch
back to “LOCK”, wait a few seconds, and then try again.
Trying repeatedly with the starter motor still turning will
damage the starter mechanism.
●If the engine cannot be started because the battery is weak
or dead, refer to the “Emergency starting” section for
instructions on starting the engine.
●The engine is well warmed up if the coolant temperature
gauge needle starts to move (the engine speed decreases).
Extended warming-up operation will result in excessive
fuel consumption.
WARNING
!●Never run the engine in a closed or poorly ventilated
area any longer than is needed to move your vehicle
in or out of the area. Carbon monoxide gases are
odourless and can be fatal.
CAUTION
!●Never attempt to start the engine by pushing or pull-
ing the vehicle. Especially in the A/T, since the struc-
ture is different from a M/T, it is not possible to start
the engine by using this technique. Never attempt
this or it could damage the A/T.●Do not run the engine at high rpm or drive the vehi-
cle at high speed until the engine has had a chance to
warm up.●Release the ignition key as soon as the engine starts
to avoid damaging the starter motor.●If your vehicle is equipped with a turbocharger, do
not stop the engine immediately after high-speed or
uphill driving. First allow the engine to idle to give
the turbocharger a chance to cool down.
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