2008 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS brake fluid

3-10 Instruments and controls
3
●When the engine is warm, the diesel preheat
indication lamp does not come on even if
the ignition switch is placed in the “ON”
position.
Warning lamps
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Brake warning lamp
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This lamp illuminates when the ignition switch
is turned “ON”, and the lamp goes off after a few
seconds.
Always make sure that the lamp goes out before
beginning to drive.
With the ignition switch “ON”, the brake warn-
ing lamp illuminates under the following condi-
tions:
●When the parking brake lever has been
engaged.
●When the brake fluid level in the reservoir
falls to a low level.
CAUTION
!●If either of the situations described
below occurs, there is a risk of reduced
brake effectiveness. Stop the vehicle in
a safe place to have it checked.
• The brake warning lamp does not
illuminate when the parking brake is
applied or does not turn off when the
parking brake is released.
• The brake warning lamp remains
illuminated during driving.
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For emergencies
6-3
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2. You could be injured if the vehicles move. Set the parking
brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an automatic transmis-
sion in “P” (PARK) or a manual transmission in “N”
(Neutral). Turn off the ignition switch.NOTE●Turn off all lamps, heater and other electrical loads. This
will avoid sparks and help save both batteries.
3. Make sure battery electrolyte is at the proper level.
Refer to “Battery” on page 8-16.4. Connect the booster battery.
Petrol-powered vehicles
Connect one end of one jumper cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the discharged battery (A), and the other end
to the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery (B).
WARNING
!●Turn off the ignition on both vehicles beforehand.
Use care to make sure that the cables or your clothes
are never caught by the fan or drive belt. Personal
injury could result.
WARNING
!●If electrolyte fluid is not visible, or appears to be fro-
zen, Do Not Attempt Jump Starting!
A battery might rupture or explode if the tempera-
ture is below the freezing point or if it is not filled to
the proper level.
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6-30 For emergencies
6
Towing with rear wheels off the ground (Type B)Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position (M/T) or
the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (A/T). Turn
the ignition key to the “ACC” position and secure the steering
wheel in a straight ahead position with a rope or tie-down strap.
Never place the ignition key in the “LOCK” position when
towing.
Towing with front wheels off the ground (Type C)Release the parking brake.
Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position (M/T) or
the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (A/T).Emergency towingIf towing service is not available in an emergency, your vehicle
may be temporarily towed by a rope secured to the towing
hook.
In case of your vehicle is to be towed by another vehicle or
your vehicle tows another vehicle, pay careful attention to the
following points.
CAUTION
!●Never tow an A/T vehicle with the rear wheels up
(and the front wheels on the ground) when the auto-
matic transmission fluid level is low. This may cause
serious and expensive damage to the transmission.
CAUTION
!●[For vehicles equipped with the Active stability con-
trol (ASC) system]
If the vehicle is towed with the ignition key in to the
“ON” position and only the front wheels or only the
rear wheels raised off the ground, the traction con-
trol system may operate, resulting in an accident.
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Vehicle care
7-7
7
Chrome parts
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In order to prevent spots and corrosion of chrome parts, wash
with water, dry thoroughly, and apply a special protective coat-
ing. This should be done more frequently in winter.Aluminium wheels*
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1. Remove dirt using a sponge while sprinkling water on the
wheel.
2. Use neutral detergent on any dirt that cannot be removed
easily with water.
Rinse off the neutral detergent after washing the wheel.
3. Dry the wheel thoroughly using a chamois leather or a soft
cloth.
Window glass
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The window glass can normally be cleaned using only a
sponge and water.
Glass cleaner can be used to remove oil, grease, dead insects,
etc. After washing the glass, wipe dry with a clean, dry, soft
cloth. Never use the same cloth to wipe the window glass as
would be used to wipe the paintwork; wax from the painted
surfaces could adhere to the glass and reduce its transparency
and visibility.NOTE●To clean the inside of the tailgate window, always use a
soft cloth and wipe the window glass along the demister
heater element so as not to cause damage.
●Do not bring the plastic parts into contact with gaso-
line, light oil, brake fluids, engine oils, greases, paint
thinners, and sulphuric acid (battery electrolyte)
which may stain, crack or discolour the plastic
parts.
If they touch the plastic parts, wipe them off with
soft cloth, chamois or the like and an aqueous solu-
tion of neutral detergent then immediately rinse the
affected parts with water.
CAUTION
!
CAUTION
!●Do not use a brush or other hard implement on the
wheels.
Doing so could scratch the wheels.●Do not use any cleaner that contains an abrasive
substance or is acidic or alkaline. Doing so could
cause the coating on the wheels to peel or become
discoloured or stained.●Do not directly apply hot water using a steam
cleaner or by any other means.●Contact with seawater and road deicer can cause
corrosion. Rinse off such substances as soon as pos-
sible.
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Maintenance
Service precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 2
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 3
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 4
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 7
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 10
Automatic transmission fluid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 13
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 14
Brake fluid/Clutch fluid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 14
Power steering fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 15
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 16
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 21
Clutch pedal free play* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 27
Brake pedal free play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 28
Parking brake lever stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 28
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 29
General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 31
For cold and snow weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 32
Fuse links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 33
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 33
Replacement of lamp bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8- 43
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Maintenance
8-13
8 Automatic transmission fluid
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The proper amount of automatic transmission fluid is essential
to the life and operation of the automatic transmission. Either
insufficient fluid or excessive fluid could cause transmission
trouble. The transmission fluid filler port cap is equipped with
a dipstick. Use the following procedure to check the fluid level.Procedure for checking the fluid level 1. Check the fluid level after the vehicle has been driven
enough to warm up the transmission fluid.
2. Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface and apply the
parking brake.
3. With the engine idling and the brake pedal fully
depressed, move the transmission selector lever through
all the positions from the “P” (PARK) to “D” (DRIVE),
stopping momentarily at each position.
4. Move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position.
5. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean lint-free
cloth.
6. Reinsert the dipstick as far as it goes.7. Remove dipstick and read the oil level.
The fluid level should always be between the two marks
on the dipstick.
Recommended fluidUse only “DIA QUEEN ATF SP III” transmission fluid to
ensure optimum transmission performance.
WARNING
!●Do not spill the fluid onto a hot exhaust manifold
during topping up or inspection, or a fire may occur.
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8-14 Maintenance
8Wa s h e r f l u i d
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Check the float (A) is between the “FULL” and “EMPTY” on
the washer fluid reservoir.
If the level is low, replenish the container with washer fluid.NOTE●The washer fluid container serves the windscreen, rear
window and headlamps*.During cold weather To ensure proper operation of the washers at low temperatures,
use a fluid containing an anti-freezing agent.
Brake fluid/Clutch fluid
*
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The brake fluid and the clutch fluid share reservoir tank.To check the fluid levelThe fluid level must be between the “MAX” and “MIN” marks
on the reservoir.
The fluid level is monitored by a float. When the fluid level
falls below the “MIN” mark, the brake fluid warning lamp
lights up.
The fluid level falls slightly with wear of the brake pads, but
this does not indicate any abnormality.
If the fluid level falls markedly in a short length of time, it indi-
cates leaks from the brake system.
If this occurs, we recommend you to have the vehicle checked.
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Maintenance
8-15
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Fluid typeUse brake fluid conforming to DOT3 or DOT4 from a sealed
container. The brake fluid is hygroscopic. Too much moisture
in the brake fluid will adversely affect the brake system, reduc-
ing the brake performance.
Power steering fluid
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CAUTION
!●Take care in handling brake fluid as it is harmful to
the eyes, may irritate your skin and also damage to
painted surfaces.●Use only the specified brake fluid.
Do not mix or add different brand of brake fluid to
prevent chemical reaction.
Do not let any petroleum-based fluid touch, mix
with, or get into the brake fluid.
This will damage the seals.●Keep the reservoir tank cap closed to prevent the
brake fluid from deteriorating except maintenance.●Clean the filler cap before removing and close the
cap securely after maintenance.
Petrol-powered vehiclesDiesel-powered vehicles
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