2008 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS spare

Overview
Luggage area
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Luggage floor box p. 5-67 Luggage hooks p. 5-77
Tools and jack p. 6-10
Spare wheel p. 6-16Warning triangle retaining
band p. 5-78 Rear side box p. 5-67
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1-4 Locking and unlocking
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NOTE●If you lose your key, order a key from your MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point as soon as possible.
To obtain a replacement or extra spare key, take your vehi-
cle and all remaining key to your MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point. All the keys have to
be re-registered in the immobilizer computer unit. The
immobilizer can register up to 8 different keys.
CAUTION
!●Don’t make any alterations or additions to the
immobilizer system; alterations or additions could
cause failure of the immobilizer.
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4-42 Starting and driving
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Traction control function
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On slippery surfaces, the traction control function prevents the
drive wheels from excessive spinning, thus helping the vehicle
to start moving from a stop. It also provides sufficient driving
force and steering performance as the vehicle turns at acceler-
ated speeds.NOTE●When moving out of mud, sand or fresh snow, pressing
the accelerator pedal may not allow the engine speed to
increase.
If this happens and the vehicle remains stuck as a result,
turn the TCL switch OFF. The vehicle will then be easier
to extricate.
●When climbing or beginning to climb a steep slope, turn
the TCL switch OFF if the traction control function
reduces the engine speed excessively.
TCL switch
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The traction control function automatically goes on, when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. To deactivate
the traction control function, press the TCL switch. To reacti-
vate the traction control function, press the TCL switch again.
MITSUBISHI MOTORS recommends to normally keep the
traction control function on.
CAUTION
!●When driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy road, be
sure to install snow tyres and drive the vehicle at
moderate speeds.●When a tyre such as a compact spare tyre, which is
different in size from the standard tyre, has been
installed, make sure that the traction control func-
tion is turned off.
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For emergencies
If the vehicle breaks down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6- 2
Emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6- 2
Engine overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6- 7
Tools and jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6- 10
Jacking up the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6- 13
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6- 16
How to change a tyre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6- 20
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6- 28
Operation under adverse driving conditions . . . . .6- 35
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6-16 For emergencies
6Spare wheel
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Check the air pressure of the spare tyre frequently and make
sure it is ready for emergency use at any time.
Maintaining the spare wheel at the highest specified air pres-
sure will ensure that it can always be used under any conditions
(city/high-speed driving, varying load weight, etc.).
The spare wheel is stored under the rear of the body.Compact spare wheelThe compact spare tyre is designed to save space in the lug-
gage compartment and its lighter weight makes it easier to use
if a flat tyre occurs.
CAUTION
!●The pressure should be periodically checked and
maintained at the specified pressure while the tyre is
stowed.
Driving with an insufficient tyre pressure can lead to
an accident. If you have no choice but to drive with
an insufficient tyre pressure, keep your speed down
and inflate the tyre to the correct pressure as soon as
possible. (Refer to “Tyre inflation pressures” on
page 8-21.)●The compact spare wheel is for temporary use only
and should be removed as soon as the original wheel
can be repaired or replaced.●The vehicle must not be driven at speeds in excess of
80 km/h (50 mph) while using the compact spare
wheel.
●The compact spare tyre is not as good as a standard
tyre in controllability and stability. When the com-
pact spare tyre is used, avoid quick starts, sudden
braking and sharp steering.●Avoid driving through automatic vehicle washers
and over obstacles that could possibly damage the
vehicle’s undercarriage. Because the compact spare
wheel is smaller than the original wheel, the ground
clearance is slightly reduced.●The compact spare wheel is specifically designed for
your vehicle and it should not be used on any other
vehicle.
CAUTION
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For emergencies
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NOTE●The wheel hanger is designed for a compact spare wheel
only. It cannot be used for storage of any other kind of
wheel.
Store any wheel with a punctured tyre in the luggage area.
●Check that the compact spare wheel is not loose by trying
to joggle it with your hands or feet. If it is loose, the wheel
hanger or hook may be deformed. Store the wheel inside
the luggage area, and have it repaired.
CAUTION
!●Do not use tyre chain with your compact spare
wheel. Because of the smaller tyre size, a tyre chain
will not fit properly. This could cause damage to the
wheel and result in loss of the chain.
If a front tyre becomes flat when using tyre chains,
first replace a rear wheel with the compact spare
wheel and then use the removed rear wheel to
replace the flat front wheel so that you can continue
to use the chains.
CAUTION
!●The compact spare tyre should not be used on any
other wheels, nor should standard tyres, snow tyres,
wheel covers or trim rings be used with the compact
spare wheel. If such use is attempted, damage to
these items or other vehicle components may occur.●Upon installation of the compact spare tyre, the
overall vehicle height is slightly lowered as the tyre
is smaller in diameter than the standard tyre. When
passing over the projections on the road, use care
not to drive the vehicle with the same feeling as used
in driving with the standard tyre on.●Do not install more than one compact spare wheel at
the same time.●When the tread wear indicators appear, the tyre
must be replaced.
Refer to “Wheel condition” on page 8-23.
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6-18 For emergencies
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To remove1. Open the tailgate and remove the lid of the hanger mount-
ing bolt with the bar.2. Loosen the hanger mounting bolt with the wheel nut
wrench.
CAUTION
!●If you loosen the hanger mounting bolt too much,
the holder will come free and the spare wheel will
fall down. Pay close attention to the bolt while loos-
ening it.
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For emergencies
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3. Unlock the hanger (A) from the holder (B) by lifting the
part that is shown by the arrow in the drawing. Lower it to
remove the spare wheel.
To install1. Set the spare wheel onto the centre of the hanger (A).
2. Raise the hanger and hook it onto the holder (B).
CAUTION
!●When removing the hanger from the holder or
hooking the hanger onto the holder, hold the hanger
securely to avoid dropping it on your feet.
CAUTION
!●Do not hang the holder in any position other than
the hanger’s correct position. The holder could
scratch the vehicle body, and the spare wheel could
fall down, resulting in an accident.
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