2008 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS brake pads

4-32 Starting and driving
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Sports mode indicator lamp
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In sports mode, the currently selected position is indicated on
the instrument panel.NOTE●When sports mode is selected, the “D” indicator lamp
goes off.
Operation of the A/T
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CAUTION
!●Before selecting a gear with the engine running and
the vehicle stationary, fully depress the brake pedal
to prevent the vehicle from creeping.
The vehicle will begin to move as soon as the gear is
engaged, especially when the engine speed is high, at
fast idle or with the air conditioning operating, the
brakes should only be released when you are ready
to drive away.●Depress the brake pedal with the right foot at all
times.
Using the left foot could cause driver movement
delay in case of an emergency.●To prevent sudden acceleration, never race the
engine when shifting from the “P” (PARK) or
“N” (NEUTRAL) position.●Operating the accelerator pedal while the other foot
is resting on the brake pedal will affect braking effi-
ciency and may cause premature wear of brake
pads.
Do not race the engine with brake pedal pressed.
This can damage the transmission.
Also, when the vehicle is stationary, the engine revo-
lutions may not rise to the same revolutions as meas-
ured in normal starting even if the accelerator pedal
is depressed while the brake pedal is being pressed.
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4-36 Starting and driving
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When driving downhillIt is important to take advantage of the engine braking by shift-
ing to a lower shift position while driving on steep downhill
roads in order to prevent the brakes from overheating.Brake pads●With new brake pads, avoid where possible sudden full
application of the brakes for the first 200 km (124 miles)
of driving.
●The disc brakes are provided with a warning device which
emits a shrieking metallic sound while braking if the
brake pads have reached their limit.
If you hear this sound, have the brake pads replaced.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
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Environmental conditions can have an effect on braking. Dur-
ing sudden braking when there is snow, ice, oil, water etc. on
the road surface, a skid may occur. In this situation, steering
control and braking effectiveness is reduced and the stopping
distance is increased. The vehicle may also go into an uncon-
trolled spin.
The ABS helps prevent the wheels from locking during brak-
ing, thus maintaining directional stability, ensuring controlla-
bility and providing optimum braking force.Driving hints●With ABS fitted, steering during sudden braking (when
the ABS functions) differs slightly from when the brakes
are not being applied.
Steer the vehicle carefully in these conditions.
●Always maintain the same distance from the vehicle in
front of you as you would for a vehicle not equipped with
ABS.
Compared with vehicles not fitted with ABS, your vehicle
may require a longer stopping distance in the following
cases:
• Driving on gravel or snow-covered roads.
• Driving with tyre chains installed.
• Driving on roads where the road surface is pitted or has
other differences in surface height.
• Driving on bumpy roads or other poor driving surfaces.
WARNING
!●Do not leave any objects near the brake pedal or let
a floor mat slide under it; doing so could prevent the
full pedal stroke that would be necessary in an emer-
gency. Make sure that the pedal can be operated
freely at all times. Make sure the floor mat is
securely held in place.
WARNING
!●Driving with worn brake pads will make it harder to
stop, and can cause an accident.
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For emergencies
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6 Operation under adverse driving conditions
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If your vehicle becomes stuck in sand, mud or
snowIf the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or mud, it can often
be moved by a rocking motion. Move the selector lever alter-
nately between the Sports mode and “R” (REVERSE) position
(with M/T, between 1st and Reverse), while applying slight
pressure to the accelerator pedal.
Avoid racing the engine or spinning the wheels. Prolonged
efforts to free a stuck vehicle may result in overheating and
transmission failure. Allow the engine to idle for a few minutes
to let the transmission cool between rocking attempts.
If the vehicle remains stuck after several rocking attempts, seek
other assistance.
On a flooded road●Avoid flooded roads. Water could enter the brake discs,
resulting in temporarily ineffective brakes. In such cases,
lightly depress the brake pedal to see if the brakes operate
properly. If they do not, lightly depress the pedal several
times while driving in order to dry the brake pads.
●When driving in rain or on a road with many puddles a
layer of water may form between the tyres and the road
surface.
This reduces a tyre’s frictional resistance on the road,
resulting in loss of steering stability and braking capabil-
ity.
To cope with this, observe the following items:
WARNING
!●When attempting to rock your vehicle out of a stuck
position, be sure that the area around the vehicle is
clear of people and physical objects. The rocking
motion may cause the vehicle to suddenly launch
forward or backward, causing injury or damage to
nearby people or objects.
(a) Drive your vehicle at a slow speed.
(b) Do not drive on worn tyres. Always maintain the
specified tyre inflation pressures.
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8-14 Maintenance
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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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