2008 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS engine

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In order to tow a trailer with your vehicle, have a trailer towing
device mounted that meets all relevant regulations in your area.
Consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
The regulations concerning the towing of a trailer may differ
from country to country. You are advised to obey the regula-
tions in each area.NOTE●If you are going to tow a trailer, pay careful attention to
the following points.Maximum towable weight with brake and maxi-
mum trailer-nose weightNever exceed the maximum towable weight with brake and the
maximum trailer-nose weight as listed in the specifications.
(Refer to page 9-8)
If you tow a trailer at an altitude of more than 1,000 m above
sea-level, reduce your weight by 10 % of the gross combina-
tion weight for every increase of 1,000 m above sea-level, as
the engine output is lowered owing to decrease in atmospheric
pressure.
Towing bar mounting specificationsSee the following table for fixing points (A) for the towing bar.
CAUTION
!●Danger of Accident!
A towing bar should be fitted according to MIT-
SUBISHI MOTORS guidelines.
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Operating hints●Do not let the clutch slip (vehicles with M/T only) and do
not increase the engine speed more than necessary when
starting.
●Be sure that the driving speed does not exceed the
100 km/h (62 mph) for trailer operation.
It is also recommended that you obey the local regulations
in case driving speed with a trailer is limited to less than
100 km/h (62 mph).
●To prevent shocks from the overrun brake, depress the
brake pedal lightly at first and then more strongly.
●To make full use of engine braking, change to a lower
gear before descending a slope.
●The body, brakes, clutch, and chassis will be under addi-
tional strain when towing a trailer.
●The heavier weight and higher rolling and air resistance
will increase fuel consumption.Additional precautions for vehicles equipped with A/TThe 2nd gear (in sports mode) is recommended on slopes or at
low speed. Use the 1st gear (in sports mode) in mountainous
areas in order to make better use of engine braking and to assist
the brake system. However, be sure that the speed does not
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When the temperature is set to the maximumAir flows from the third seat floor ventilators.NOTE●With the air temperature set within a range from the mini-
mum to the maximum, air flows to the leg area and to the
upper part of the passenger compartment. Moving the
temperature control lever rightward causes more air to
flow to the leg area. Moving it leftward causes more air to
flow to the upper part of the passenger compartment.
(Refer to “Temperature control lever” on page 5-18.)
Front automatic air conditioning
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The air conditioning can only be used while the engine is run-
ning.Control panel
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A- Mode selection dial
B- Blower speed selection dial
C- Air conditioning switch
D- Temperature control dial
E- Air selection switch
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Temperature control dial
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Turn the temperature control dial clockwise to make the air
warmer. Turn it anticlockwise to make the air cooler.
NOTE●While the engine coolant temperature is low, the tempera-
ture of the air from the heater will be cool/cold until the
engine warms up, even if you have selected warm air with
the dial.
●When the temperature is set to the highest or the lowest,
the air selection and the air conditioning will be automati-
cally changed as follows.
Also, manually operated after an automatic changeover,
manual operation will be selected.
• Quick Heating (When the temperature is set to the high-
est setting)
Outside air will be introduced and the air conditioning
will stop.
• Quick Cooling (When the temperature is set to the low-
est setting)
Inside air will be recirculated and the air conditioning
will operate.
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The outlet port (except “ ”), recirculation/outside air select
and blower speed, and ON/OFF of air conditioning will be con-
trolled automatically.
To stop the system, turn the blower speed selection dial to the
“OFF” position.NOTE●Set the temperature at about 22 under normal conditions.
●While the engine coolant temperature is low, the tempera-
ture of the air from the heater will be cool/cold until the
engine warms up, even if you have selected warm air with
the dial. To prevent the windscreen and windows from
fogging up, the ventilator mode will be changed to “ ”
and the blower speed will be reduced.
●If the blower speed selection dial, air conditioning switch,
mode selection dial, or air selection switch is operated
while the system is operating in the AUTO mode, the acti-
vated function overrides the corresponding function of
automatic control. All other functions remain under auto-
matic control.
Operating the system in manual air mode
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Blower speed and ventilator mode may be controlled manually
by setting the blower speed selection dial and the mode selec-
tion dial to the desired positions. To return to automatic opera-
tion, set the dials to the “AUTO” position.Demisting of the windscreen and door windows
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To remove frost or mist from the windscreen and door win-
dows, use the mode selection dial (“ ” or “ ”).
CAUTION
!●For safety, make sure you have a clear view through
all the windows.
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The rear heater/rear cooler can only be used while the engine is
running.NOTE●Cooling with rear cooler is not possible when the front air
conditioning (cooling and dehumidifying functions) is not
operating. Be sure to activate the front air conditioning
(cooling and dehumidifying functions) before activating
the rear air conditioning.
When the front air conditioning is not operating, only fan
operation without cooling is possible.Control panel
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Blower speed selection switch
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Rear heater
When the blower speed selection switch is pressed, the heater
starts operating. When the “OFF” switch (A) is pressed, it
stops.
The indication lamp (B) for the selected blower speed illumi-
nates.
Rear cooler
When the blower speed selection switch is pressed, the cooler
(cooling and dehumidifying functions) starts operating. When
the “OFF” switch (A) is pressed, it stops.
The indication lamp (B) for the selected blower speed illumi-
nates.
A- OFF switch
B- Blower speed selection switch
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NOTE●The blower speed is memorized when the engine is shut
down.
If the battery is disconnected and reconnected however,
the memory is erased and the blower speed is automati-
cally set to the “OFF” position.
Rear automatic air conditioning
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The air conditioning can only be used while the engine is run-
ning.
While the front air conditioning is on, rear air conditioning is
also possible.NOTE●Cooling is not possible when the front air conditioning
(cooling and dehumidifying functions) is not operating.
Be sure to activate the front air conditioning (cooling and
dehumidifying functions) before activating the rear air
conditioning.
When the front air conditioning is not operating, only fan
operation without cooling is possible.
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Control panel
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Blower speed selection switch
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When the blower speed selection switch or “AUTO” switch is
pressed, the air conditioning (cooling and dehumidifying func-
tions) starts operating. When the “OFF” switch (A) is pressed,
it stops.
The indication lamp (B) for the selected blower speed illumi-
nates.NOTE●The blower speed is memorized when the engine is shut
down.
If the battery is disconnected and reconnected however,
the memory is erased and the blower speed is automati-
cally set to the “OFF” position.
A- Temperature control lever
B- OFF switch
C- AUTO switch
D- Blower speed selection switch
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