2008 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS warning

Instruments and controls
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3 Turn/Lane-change signals
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The turn-signal lamps flash when the switch is operated (with
the ignition switch “ON”). At the same time, the turn signal
indicator flashes.
CAUTION
!●If the warning lamp stays on or does not illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned “ON”, it indicates
that the automatic headlamp levelling device is not
functioning.
We recommend you to have your vehicle inspected.
1- Turn-signals
When making a normal turn, use position (1). The lever will
return automatically when cornering is completed.
There are times when the lever will not return after corner-
ing. This occurs when the steering wheel is turned only
slightly.
In such cases, return the lever by hand.
2- Lane-change signals
When changing lanes, use position (2). It will return to the
neutral position when released.
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NOTE●If the lamp flashes unusually quickly, the bulb in a turn-
signal lamp may have burned out. We recommend you to
have the vehicle inspected.
●It is possible to activate the following functions. For fur-
ther information, we recommend you to consult a MIT-
SUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
On a vehicle equipped with a Multi Display Station
(MDS), the functions can be adjusted on the screen. For
details, refer to a separate operation manual.
• Sounding of a buzzer as the turn-signal lamps flash
• Flashing of the turn-signal lamps and the indication
lamp in the meter when the lever is operated with the
ignition switch in the “ACC” position
Hazard warning flasher switch
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Use the hazard warning flasher switch when the vehicle has to
be parked on the road for any emergency.
The hazard warning flashers can always be operated, regard-
less of the position of the ignition key.
Push the switch to turn on the hazard warning flashers; push
the switch again to turn them off.
When this switch is operated, all turn-signal lamps flash con-
tinuously, as do the turn-signal indication lamps in the instru-
ment cluster.
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Starting and driving
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4 Driving, alcohol and drugs
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Drunk driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired even with blood
alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you have been
drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking
driver, call a cab or a friend, or use public transportation.
Drinking coffee or taking a cold shower will not make you
sober.
Similarly, prescription and nonprescription drugs affect your
alertness, perception and reaction time. Consult with your doc-
tor or pharmacist before driving while under the influence of
any of these medications.
Safe driving techniques
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Driving safety and protection against injury cannot be fully
ensured. However, we recommend that you pay extra attention
to the following:Seat beltsBefore starting the vehicle, make sure that you and your pas-
sengers have fastened your seat belts.
WARNING
!●NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE.
Your perceptions are less accurate, your reflexes are
slower and your judgment is impaired.
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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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When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake and turn the
front wheels towards the kerb on a downhill grade, away from
the kerb on an uphill grade.
Parking
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Parking on a hillTo prevent the vehicle from rolling into the street, follow these
procedures:Parking on a downhill slopeTurn the front wheels towards the kerb and move the vehicle
forward until the kerb side wheel gently touches the kerb.
Set the parking brake and place the gearshift lever into the
“R” (Reverse) position (with M/T) or the selector lever into the
“P” (PARK) position (with A/T).
If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.Parking on an uphill slopeTurn the front wheels away from the kerb and move the vehicle
back until the kerb side wheel gently touches the kerb.
Set the parking brake and place the gearshift lever into the
1st position (with M/T) or the selector lever into the
“P” (PARK) position (with A/T).
If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.NOTE●If your vehicle is equipped with A/T, be sure to apply the
parking brake before moving the selector lever to the
“P” (PARK) position. If you move the selector lever to the
“P” (PARK) position before applying the parking brake, it
may be difficult to disengage the selector lever from the
“P” (PARK) position when next you drive the vehicle,
requiring application of a strong force to the selector lever
to move from the “P” (PARK) position.
CAUTION
!●Before driving, be sure that the parking brake is
fully released and brake warning lamp is off.
If a vehicle is driven without releasing the parking
brake, the brake will be overheated, resulting in
ineffective braking and possible brake failure.●When you intend to apply the parking brake, firmly
press the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to a com-
plete stop before pulling the parking brake lever.
Pulling the parking brake lever with the vehicle
moving could make the rear wheels lock up, thereby
making the vehicle unstable.●If the brake warning lamp does not extinguish when
the parking brake is fully released, the brake system
may be abnormal. For details, refer to “Brake
warning lamp” on page 3-10.
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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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4 Inside rear-view mirror
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Adjust the rear-view mirror only after making any seat adjust-
ments so you have a clear view to the rear of the vehicle.
Adjust the rear-view mirror to maximize the view through the
rear window.To adjust the vertical mirror positionIt is possible to move the mirror up and down to adjust its posi-
tion.
●When releasing the tilt lock lever, move it to the
release position (2) and hold the steering wheel by
hand to prevent it falling to the lowest position.
WARNING
!
WARNING
!●Do not attempt to adjust the rear-view mirror while
driving. This can be dangerous.
Always adjust the mirror before driving.
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To adjust the mirror position
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The outside rear-view mirrors can be operated when the igni-
tion switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
WARNING
!●The sense of distance that you get from an object
you see on the inner side of the mirror boundary line
differs from the sense of distance that you get from
an object you see on the outer side.
An object you see on the outer side of the boundary
line of the mirror will look farther away than actu-
ally is (farther away than if you see in a normal flat
mirror) as compared with an object you see on the
inner side.
WARNING
!●Do not attempt to adjust the rear-view mirrors while
driving. This can be dangerous.
Always adjust the mirrors before driving.●Your vehicle is equipped with convex type mirrors.
Please take into consideration. Objects you see in the
mirror will look smaller and farther away compared
to a normal flat mirror.
Do not use this mirror to estimate distance of follow-
ing vehicles when changing lanes.
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