2008 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS check engine

2 General information
Fuel selection
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NOTE●Petrol-powered vehicles have the knock control system so
that you can use unleaded petrol 90 RON as an emergent
measure in case unleaded petrol 95 RON or higher is not
available on journey, etc. In such a case, you don’t need to
adjust the engine specially.
In case of using unleaded petrol 90 RON, the engine per-
formance level is reduced.●Repeatedly driving short distance at low speeds can cause
deposits to form in the fuel system and engine, resulting in
poor starting and poor acceleration. If these problems
occur, you are advised to add a detergent additive to the
gasoline when you refuel the vehicle. The additive will
remove the deposits, thereby returning the engine to a nor-
mal condition. Be sure to use a genuine MITSUBISHI
FUEL SYSTEM CLEANER. Using an unsuitable addi-
tive could make the engine malfunction. For details,
please contact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.
●Poor quality petrol can cause problems such as hard start-
ing, stalling, engine noise and hesitation. If your experi-
ence these problems, try another brand and/or grade of
petrol.
If the check engine warning lamp flashes, have the system
checked as soon as possible at a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.Recom-
mended fuelPetrol-powered vehicles
Unleaded petrol octane number (EN228)
95 RON or higher
Diesel-powered vehicles
Cetane number (EN590)
51 or higher
CAUTION
!●For petrol-powered vehicles, the use of leaded fuel
can result in serious damage to the engine and cata-
lytic converter. Do not use the leaded fuel.●Diesel-powered vehicles are designed to use only die-
sel fuel that meets the EN 590 standard.
Use of any other type of diesel fuel would adversely
affect the engine’s performance and durability.
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1-24 Locking and unlocking
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NOTE●The sunroof stops just before reaching the fully open posi-
tion.
If the vehicle is driven with the sunroof in this position,
wind throbs is lower than with the sunroof fully open.
●When leaving the vehicle unattended, make sure you
close the sunroof and remove the ignition key.
●Do not try to operate the sunroof if it is frozen closed
(after snow fall or during extreme cold).
●Do not sit or place heavy luggage on the sunroof or roof
opening edge.●Release the switch as soon as the sunroof reaches the fully
open or fully closed position.
●If the sunroof does not operate when the sunroof switch is
operated, release the switch and check whether something
is trapped by the sunroof. If nothing is trapped, we recom-
mend you to have the sunroof checked.
●Depending on the models of ski carriers or roof carriers,
the sunroof may contact with the carrier when the sunroof
is tilted up. Be careful when tilting up the sunroof if such
a ski carrier or a roof carrier is installed.
●Be sure to close the sunroof completely when washing the
vehicle or when leaving the vehicle.
●Be careful, not to put any wax on the weatherstrip (black
rubber) around the sunroof opening. If stained with wax,
the weatherstrip cannot maintain a weatherproof seal with
the sunroof.
●After washing the vehicle or after it has rained, wipe off
any water that is on the sunroof before operating it.
●Operating the sunroof repeatedly with the engine station-
ary will run down the battery. Operate the sunroof while
the engine is running.
WARNING
!●Do not put head, hands or anything else out of the
sunroof opening while driving the vehicle.●Never leave a child (or other person who might not
be capable of safe operation of the sunroof switch) in
the vehicle alone.●Before operating the sunroof, make sure that noth-
ing is capable of being trapped (head, hand, finger,
etc.).
CAUTION
!●The safety mechanism is cancelled just before the
sunroof is fully closed. This allows the sunroof to
close completely.
Therefore be especially careful that no fingers are
trapped in the sunroof.
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3-8 Instruments and controls
3Indicator and warning lamps
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1- CRUISE indication lamp* → p. 4-46
2- ASC indication lamp* → p. 4-43
3- Turn-signal indication lamps/Hazard warning indication
lamps → p. 3-9
4- Rear fog lamp indication lamp → p. 3-9
5- Front fog lamp indication lamp → p. 3-9
6- High-beam indication lamp → p. 3-9
7- Diesel particulate filter (DPF) warning lamp (diesel-
powered vehicles)* → p. 4-21
8- Position lamp indication lamp → p. 3-9
9- Automatic headlamp levelling warning lamp* → p. 3-35
10- Diesel preheat indication lamp (diesel-powered vehicles)
→ p. 3-9
11- Charge warning lamp → p. 3-13
12- Oil pressure warning lamp → p. 3-1413- Check engine warning lamp → p. 3-11
14- TCL OFF indication lamp* → p. 4-43
15- SONAR OFF indication lamp* → p. 4-57
16- Anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning lamp → p. 4-38
17- Brake warning lamp → p. 3-10
18- Seat belt reminder/warning lamp → p. 2-35
19- Sports mode indication lamp (vehicles with A/T) → p. 4-32
20- Selector lever position indication lamps
(vehicles with A/T, “N” indication lamp is used also as A/T
warning lamp) → p. 4-28
21- Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning lamp
→ p. 2-76
22- Door-ajar warning lamp → p. 3-14
23- Low fuel warning lamp → p. 3-6
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Instruments and controls
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3 Indicator lamps
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Turn-signal indication lamps/Hazard
warning indication lamps
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These indication lamps blink on and off when a
turn-signal lamp is operating.NOTE●If the blinking is too fast, the cause may be
a faulty turn-signal connection or a blown
lamp bulb.
When the hazard warning lamp switch is
pressed, all turn-signal lamps will flash on and
off continuously.High-beam indication lamp
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This indication lamp illuminates when the high
beam is used.Front fog lamp indication lamp
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This lamp illuminates while the front fog lamps
are on.
Rear fog lamp indication lamp
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This lamp illuminates while the rear fog lamp is
on.Position lamp indication lamp
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This lamp illuminates with the lamp switch at
“ ” or “ ” positionDiesel preheat indication lamp
(diesel-powered vehicles)
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This indication lamp illuminates when the igni-
tion switch is placed in the “ON” position. As
the glow plug becomes hot, the lamp goes out
and the engine can be started. If it does not go off
after a few seconds, we recommend you to have
the vehicle checked.NOTE●If the engine is cold, the diesel preheat indi-
cation lamp is on for a longer time.
●When the engine has not been started within
about 5 seconds after the diesel preheat
indication lamp went out, return the ignition
switch to the “LOCK” position. Then, turn
the switch to the “ON” position to preheat
the engine again.
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●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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Check engine warning lamp (petrol-
powered vehicles)
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This lamp is a part of an onboard diagnostic sys-
tem which monitors the emissions, engine and
automatic transmission control systems.
If a problem is detected in one of these systems,
this lamp illuminates or flashes.
Although your vehicle will usually be drivable
and not need towing, we recommend you to have
the system checked as soon as possible.
This lamp will also illuminate for a few seconds
when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion. If it does not go off after a few seconds, we
recommend you to have the vehicle checked.
●If the brake warning lamp comes on at
the same time as the ABS warning
lamp, the brake force distribution
function may not be working, so hard
braking could make the vehicle unsta-
ble. Avoid hard braking and high-
speed driving. Stop the vehicle in a safe
place and we recommend you to con-
sult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.●The vehicle should be brought to a halt
in the following manner when brake
performance has deteriorated.
• Depress the brake pedal harder than
usual.
Even if the brake pedal moves down
to the very end of its possible stroke,
keep it pressed down hard.
• Should the brakes fail, use engine
braking to reduce your speed and
slowly pull the parking brake lever to
park your vehicle.
Depress the brake pedal to operate
the stop lamp (brake lamp) to alert
the vehicles behind you.CAUTION
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CAUTION
!●Prolonged driving with this lamp on
may cause further damage to the emis-
sion control system. It could also affect
fuel economy and drivability.●If the lamp does not illuminate when
the ignition key is turned to the “ON”
position, we recommend you to have
the system checked.
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NOTE●The engine electronic control module
accommodating the onboard diagnostic sys-
tem has various fault data (especially about
the exhaust emission) stored.
This data will be erased if a battery cable is
disconnected which will make a rapid diag-
nosis difficult. Do not disconnect a battery
cable when the check engine warning lamp
is ON.
Check engine warning lamp (diesel-
powered vehicles)
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This lamp is a part of an onboard diagnostic sys-
tem which monitors the emissions control sys-
tems.
If a problem is detected in one of these systems,
this lamp illuminates.
Although your vehicle will usually be drivable
and not need towing, we recommend you to have
the system checked as soon as possible.
This lamp will also illuminate for a few seconds
when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion. If it does not go off after a few seconds, we
recommend you to have the vehicle checked.
●If the lamp illuminates or flashes while
the engine is running, avoid driving at
high speeds and we recommend you to
have the system checked.
During vehicle operation with the
lamp illuminated or flashing, the vehi-
cle may not accelerate when you
depress the accelerator pedal.
When the vehicle is stationary with the
lamp illuminated or flashing, you must
depress the brake pedal more firmly
than usual since the engine idling
speed is higher than usual and the
vehicle with an A/T has a stronger ten-
dency to creep forward.
CAUTION
!
CAUTION
!●Prolonged driving with this lamp on
may cause further damage to the emis-
sion control system. It could also affect
fuel economy and drivability.●If the lamp does not illuminate when
the ignition key is turned to the “ON”
position, we recommend you to have
the system checked.
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NOTE●The engine electronic control module
accommodating the onboard diagnostic sys-
tem has various fault data (especially about
the exhaust emission) stored.
This data will be erased if a battery cable is
disconnected which will make a rapid diag-
nosis difficult. Do not disconnect a battery
cable when the check engine warning lamp
is ON.
Charge warning lamp
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This lamp illuminates when the ignition key is
turned “ON”, and the lamp goes off after the
engine has started.
●If the lamp illuminates while the
engine is running, avoid driving at
high speeds and we recommend you to
have the system checked.
During vehicle operation with the
lamp illuminated, the vehicle may not
accelerate when you depress the accel-
erator pedal.
When the vehicle is stationary with the
lamp illuminated, you must depress
the brake pedal more firmly than usual
since the engine idling speed is higher
than usual.
CAUTION
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CAUTION
!●If it illuminates while the engine is run-
ning, there is a problem in the charg-
ing system. In this case, immediately
park your vehicle in a safe place and
we recommend you to have it checked.
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