2008 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS tow

For emergencies
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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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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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●In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a burnt smell may indicate severe and
abnormal catalyst overheating.
If this occurs, the vehicle should be stopped in a safe
place, the engine switched off and the vehicle allowed to
cool. Once the engine is cool, a service, including a tune-
up to manufacturer’s specifications, should be obtained
immediately.
Bonnet
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To open Pull the release lever towards you to unlock the bonnet.
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Maintenance
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Tyre inflation pressures
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Petrol-powered vehicles


*: Above 160 km/h (99 mph)
WARNING
!●Driving with tyres that are worn, damaged or
improperly inflated can lead to loss of control or
blowout of the tyres which can result in a collision
with serious or fatal injury.Item
Ty r e s i z e
Up to 4 passengers
Max. load
At trailer towing
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Normal tyre215/60R16 95H2.1 bar (210 kPa),
2.3 bar (230 kPa)*2.1 bar (210 kPa),
2.6 bar (260 kPa)*2.1 bar
(210 kPa)2.4 bar
(240 kPa)2.1 bar
(210 kPa)2.4 bar
(240 kPa)
215/55R17 94V2.3 bar (230 kPa),
2.3 bar (230 kPa)*2.3 bar (230 kPa),
2.7 bar (270 kPa)*2.3 bar
(230 kPa)2.4 bar
(240 kPa)2.3 bar
(230 kPa)2.5 bar
(250 kPa)
Compact
spare tyreT135/90D16 102M 4.2 bar (420 kPa) —
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Diesel-powered vehicles


*: Above 160 km/h (99 mph)
Check the tyre inflation pressure of all the tyres while they are cold; if insufficient or excessive, adjust to the specified value.
After the tyre inflation pressure has been adjusted, check the tyres for damage and air leaks. Be sure to put caps on the valves.
Item
Ty r e s i z e
Up to 4 passengers
Max. load
At trailer towing
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Normal tyre215/60R16 95H2.3 bar (230 kPa),
2.4 bar (240 kPa)*2.1 bar (210 kPa),
2.7 bar (270 kPa)*2.3 bar (230 kPa),
2.4 bar (240 kPa)*2.4 bar (240 kPa),
2.7 bar (270 kPa)*2.3 bar
(230 kPa)2.4 bar
(240 kPa)
215/55R17 94V2.3 bar (230 kPa),
2.4 bar (240 kPa)*2.3 bar (230 kPa),
2.8 bar (280 kPa)*2.3 bar (230 kPa),
2.4 bar (240 kPa)*2.5 bar (250 kPa),
2.7 bar (270 kPa)*2.3 bar
(230 kPa)2.5 bar
(250 kPa)
Compact
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[RHD vehicles]
Open the personal box and pull the personal box towards
you while lifting it up to remove.
Remove the fuse puller (B) from the personal box lid (A).3. Referring to the fuse load capacity table, check the fuse
pertaining to the problem.
NOTE●If any system does not function but the fuse corresponding
to that system is normal, there may be a fault in the system
elsewhere. We recommend you to have your vehicle
checked.
RHD
C- Fuse is OK
D- Blown fuse
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