2010 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS sport mode

Indication and warning lamps
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CRUISE indication lamp* ® p. 4-26
2- ASC indication lamp* ® p. 4-24
3- Turn-signal indication lamps/Hazard warning indication lamps ® p. 3-06
4- Rear fog lamp indication lamp ® p. 3-06
5- Front fog lamp indication lamp ® p. 3-06
6- High-beam indication lamp ® p. 3-06
7- Diesel particulate filter (DPF) warning lamp (diesel-powered vehi-
cles)* ® p. 4-12
8- Position lamp indication lamp ® p. 3-06
9- Automatic headlamp levelling warning lamp* ® p. 3-19
10- Diesel preheat indication lamp (diesel-powered vehicles) ® p. 3-06
11- Charge warning lamp ® p. 3-08
12- Oil pressure warning lamp ® p. 3-08 13-
Check engine warning lamp ® p. 3-07, 3-08
14- TCL OFF indication lamp* ® p. 4-24
15- SONAR OFF indication lamp* ® p. 4-32
16- Anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning lamp ® p. 4-21
17- Brake warning lamp ® p. 3-06
18- Seat belt reminder/warning lamp ® p. 2-19
19- Sports mode indication lamp (vehicles with A/T) ® p. 4-18
20- Selector lever position indication lamps (vehicles with A/T, “N” indication
lamp is used also as A/T warning lamp) ® p. 4-16
21- Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning lamp ® p. 2-42
22- Door ajar warning lamp ® p. 3-09
23- Low fuel warning lamp ® p. 3-04 Instruments and controls
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Economical driving.......................................................................4-02
Driving, alcohol and drugs
........................................................... 4-02
Safe driving techniques ................................................................ 4-03
Running-in recommendations
.......................................................4-03
Parking brake................................................................................ 4-04
Parking.......................................................................................... 4-05
Steering wheel height adjustment .................................................4-06
Inside rear-view mirror ................................................................. 4-06
Outside rear-view mirrors ............................................................. 4-07
Ignition switch .............................................................................. 4-08
Steering wheel lock ...................................................................... 4-10
Starting..........................................................................................4-10
Diesel particulate filter (DPF)* .................................................... 4-12
Manual transmission* ................................................................... 4-13
Automatic transmission INVECS-II Sports Mode 4A/T (Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electronic Control
System II)*............................................................................... 4-15
Braking......................................................................................... 4-20
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..................................................... 4-21
Power steering system.................................................................. 4-23
Active stability control (ASC)* .................................................... 4-23
Auto-speed (cruise) control* ........................................................ 4-25
Corner sensor system*.................................................................. 4-29
Cargo loads................................................................................... 4-32
Trailer towing ............................................................................... 4-34Starting and driving
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Automatic transmission
INVECS-II Sports Mode 4A/T
(Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electronic Control System II)* E00603200606
Designed for optimum control and equipped with
adaptive control capabilities, the electronically con-
trolled transmission optimally matches gear shifts
to almost all driving and road conditions. CAUTION
l
This
system is strictly intended to provide
supplementary functions. When travel-
ling downhill under certain conditions or
immediately after starting off when the
A/T is cold, no automatic shiftdown may
be made. The driver should shiftdown to
a lower gear to use engine braking. Try
to drive safely at all time.
NOTE l During

running-in period or immediately af-
ter reconnection of the battery cable, there
may be a case where gear shifts are not made
smoothly. This does not indicate a faulty trans-
mission.
Gear shifts will become smooth after the trans-
mission has been shifted several times by the
electronic control system.
Selector lever operation E00603300131
The transmission has 4 forward gears and 1 reverse
gear. The individual gears are selected automatically, de-
pending

on the position of the gear selector lever,
the speed of the vehicle and the position of the ac-
celerator pedal.
The selector lever (A) has 2 gates; the main gate
(B) and the manual gate (C). NOTE
l In

the main gate, selector lever has 4 positions.
l For information on manual gate operation,
please refer to “Sports mode” on page 4-17. While depressing the brake pedal,
move

the selector lever through the gate. Move the selector lever through the gate.
WARNING
l Always
depress the brake pedal when
shifting the selector lever into a gear
from the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position.
When beginning to drive, do not shift the
selector lever from the “P” (PARK) or
“N” (NEUTRAL) position while depress-
ing the accelerator pedal, doing so is dan-
gerous because the vehicle will “jump” for-
ward or backward. Starting and driving
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NOTE
l To
avoid erroneous operation, move the se-
lector lever firmly into each position and brief-
ly hold it there. Always check the position
shown by the selector lever position indica-
tion lamp after moving the selector lever.
l If the brake pedal is not depressed and held,
the shift-lock device activates to prevent the
selector lever from being moved from the
“P” (PARK) position.
l For a shift indicated by in the illustration,
depress

the brake pedal before moving the se-
lector lever. If you attempt to move the selec-
tor lever before depressing the brake pedal,
the selector lever may become immovable. Selector lever position indication
lamps/“N” indication lamp
E00603500452 A- Selector lever position indication lamps
When
the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the indication lamps in the
instrument panel illuminate to show the po-
sition of the selector lever (i.e. “PARK”,
“DRIVE”, “REVERSE”, etc.).
B- “N” indication lamp When
the “N” indication lamp blinks with
the “D” (DRIVE) position or “Sports
mode” being selected, the A/T may be mal-
functioning. CAUTION
l
If
a malfunction occurs in the A/T while
driving, the “N” indication lamp will blink.
In this case, immediately park your vehi-
cle in a safe place and follow these proce-
dures:
(The “N” indication lamp warning func-
tion does not operate with the selector lev-
er in the “P” (PARK), “R” (REVERSE)
or “N” (NEUTRAL) position.)
[The “N” indication lamp blinks rapidly
(twice per second)]
The automatic transmission fluid is over-
heating.
Park your vehicle in a safe place but do
not turn off the engine. Move the selector
lever to the “P” (PARK) position and
open the bonnet. Keep the engine idling.
After a while, move the selector lever to
the “D” (DRIVE) position and confirm
that the “N” indication lamp stops blink-
ing. It is safe to continue driving if the
“N” indication lamp no longer is no lon-
ger blinking.
If the “N” indication lamp continues blink-
ing or blinks intermittently, we recom-
mend you to have your vehicle inspected.
[The “N” indication lamp blinks slowly
(once per second)]
The A/T safety device may be operating
due to a malfunction.
We recommend you to have your vehicle
inspected as soon as possible. Starting and driving
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Selector lever positions (Main gate)
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“P” PARK
This
position locks the transmission to prevent the
vehicle from moving. The engine can be started in
this position.
“R” REVERSE
Move the lever to this position only after the vehi-
cle has come to a complete stop. CAUTION
l
Never
shift into the “P” (PARK) or “R”
(REVERSE) position while the vehicle is
in motion. If the lever is shifted into the
“P” (PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) position
while the vehicle is in motion, the trans-
mission may be damaged.
“N” NEUTRAL
At this position the transmission is disengaged. It is
the
same as the neutral position on a M/T, and
should be used when the vehicle is stationary for
an extended length of time during driving, such as
in a traffic jam. WARNING
l Never
move the selector lever to the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position while driving. A se-
rious accident could occur since you
could accidentally move the lever into the
“P” (PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) position
or you will lose engine braking. WARNING
l On
a gradient the engine should be star-
ted in the “P” (PARK) position, not in the
“N” (NEUTRAL) position.
l Always keep your right foot on the brake
pedal when the vehicle is in “N” (NEU-
TRAL), or when shifting into or out of
“N” (NEUTRAL), to minimize the risk of
loss of control.
“D” DRIVE
This
position is for normal driving. The transmis-
sion automatically selects a suitable gear for your
speed and acceleration.
Engine braking is automatically applied when nec-
essary, depending on road conditions.
Please refer to “Uphill/downhill driving” on page
4-19.
Sports mode E00603901121
Whether the vehicle is stationary or in motion,
sports

mode is selected by pushing the selector lev-
er from the “D” (DRIVE) position into the manual
gate (A). To return to “D” range operation, push
the selector lever back into the main gate (B).
In sports mode, gear shifts can be made rapidly sim-
ply

by moving the selector lever backward and for-
ward. In contrast to a M/T, the sports mode allows
gear shifts with the accelerator pedal depressed.
SHIFT UP
SHIFT DOWN + (SHIFT UP)
Push

the lever forward once to shift up one gear.

- (SHIFT DOWN)
Pull the lever backwards once to shift down one
gear. CAUTION
l
In
sports mode, the upward shift from
the 1 st
to 2 nd
gear is made automatically
while the upward shifts to the 3 rd
and 4 th
gears are made by the driver. The driver
must execute upward shifts in accordance
with prevailing road conditions, taking
care to keep the engine speed below the
red zone. Starting and driving
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CAUTION
l
By rapidly moving the selector lever back-
wards (SHIFT DOWN) twice, it is possi-
ble to skip one gear, i.e., 3 rd
to 1 st
or 4 th
to
2 nd
. Since sudden engine braking and/or
rapid acceleration can cause a loss of trac-
tion, however, downshifts must be made
carefully in accordance with the vehicle’s
speed.
NOTE l In

sports mode, only the 4 forward gears can
be selected. To reverse or park the vehicle,
move the selector lever to the “R” (RE-
VERSE) or “P” (PARK) position as required.
l To maintain good running performance, the
transmission may refuse to perform an up-
shift when the selector lever is moved to the
“+” (SHIFT UP) position at certain vehicle
speeds. Also, to prevent over-revving of the
engine, the transmission may refuse to per-
form a downshift when the lever is moved to
the “-” (SHIFT DOWN) position at certain
vehicle speeds.
l In sports mode, downward shifts are made au-
tomatically when the vehicle slows down.
When the vehicle stops, 1 st
gear is automati-
cally selected. l
When
driving away on a slippery road, push
the selector lever forward into the “+”
(SHIFT UP) position. This causes the trans-
mission to shift into the 2 nd
gear which is bet-
ter for smooth driving away on a slippery
road. Push the selector lever to the “-”
(SHIFT DOWN) side to shift back to the 1 st
gear.
l Move the selector lever gently between the
manual and main gates and between posi-
tions in the manual gate. Undue force could
damage the selector lever.
Sports mode indication lamp E00612300010
In sports mode, the currently selected position is in-
dicated on the instrument panel. NOTE
l When

sports mode is selected, the “D” indi-
cation lamp goes off. Operation of the A/T
E00604200065 CAUTION
l
Before
selecting a gear with the engine
running and the vehicle stationary, fully
depress the brake pedal to prevent the ve-
hicle 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.
l Depress the brake pedal with the right
foot at all times.
Using the left foot could cause driver move-
ment delay in case of an emergency.
l To prevent sudden acceleration, never
race the engine when shifting from the
“P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
l Operating the accelerator pedal while the
other foot is resting on the brake pedal
will affect braking efficiency 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 revolutions may not rise to the
same revolutions as measured in normal
starting even if the accelerator pedal is de-
pressed while the brake pedal is being
pressed. Starting and driving
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Passing acceleration
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To
gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE) posi-
tion (when passing another vehicle) push the accel-
erator to the floor. The A/T will automatically down-
shift.
NOTE
l In “Sports mode”, downshifts do not take
place when the accelerator is depressed all
the way to the floor.
Uphill/downhill driving E00610500018
DRIVING UPHILL
The
transmission may not upshift to a higher gear
if the computer determines the current speed can-
not be maintained once a higher gear is engaged.
For smoother vehicle performance, if you release
the throttle while climbing a steep grade, the trans-
mission may not upshift. This is normal, as the com-
puter is temporarily preventing shifting. After reach-
ing the top of the hill, normal gear shift function
will resume.
DRIVING DOWNHILL
When travelling down steep grades, the computer
may automatically select a lower gear. This func-
tion assists engine braking efforts, reducing the
need for using the brakes.
Waiting E00604600069
For short waiting periods, such as at traffic signals,
the

vehicle can be left in gear and held stationary
with the service brake.
For longer waiting periods with the engine running,
the selector lever should be placed in the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position. CAUTION
l
Never
hold the vehicle stationary while in
gear on a hill with the accelerator, always
apply the parking brake and/or service
brake.
l Unexpected acceleration may occur if the
selector lever is in a position other than
“P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL).
Prior to moving off after having stopped
the vehicle, make sure that the selector lev-
er is in “D” (DRIVE) or “Sports mode”
position.
Parking E00604700233
To park the vehicle, first bring it to a complete
stop,

fully engage the parking brake, and then
move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position.
If you are going to leave the vehicle unattended, al-
ways switch off the engine and remove the ignition
key.
NOTE
l On a slope, be sure to apply the parking
brake before moving the selector lever to the
“P” (PARK) position. If you move the selec-
tor lever to the “P” (PARK) position before
applying the parking brake, it may be diffi-
cult 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. When the A/T makes no speed change
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If

the transmission does not change speeds while
driving, or your vehicle does not pick up enough
speed when starting on an uphill slope, it may be
that there is something unusual happening in the
transmission, causing a safety device to activate.
We recommend you to have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible. 1. If your vehicle has difficulty moving uphill,
shift the selector lever into 2 nd
gear of the
“Sports mode”.
This method might not work depending on
the type of transmission malfunction.
2. Once the vehicle is moving on a level road, move the selector lever back to “D” (DRIVE).
NOTE l When the “N” indication lamp in the instru-
ment panel blinks, it means that there is an ab-
normal condition in the transmission. Refer
to “Selector lever position indication lamps/
“N” indication lamp” on page 4-16. Starting and driving
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l
Be sure that the driving speed does not ex-
ceed 100 km/h (62 mph) for trailer operation.
It is also recommended that you obey the lo-
cal regulations in case driving speed with a
trailer is limited to less than 100 km/h
(62 mph).
l To prevent shocks from the overrun brake, de-
press the brake pedal lightly at first and then
more strongly.
l To make full use of engine braking, change
to a lower gear before descending a slope.
l The body, brakes, clutch, and chassis will be
under additional strain when towing a trailer.
l The heavier weight and higher rolling and air
resistance will increase fuel consumption.
Additional precautions for vehicles equipped with
A/T
The 2 nd
gear (in “Sports mode”) is recommended
on slopes or at low speed. Use the 1 st
gear (in
“Sports mode”) in mountainous areas in order to
make better use of engine braking and to assist the
brake system. However, be sure that the speed does
not exceed the maximum speed limit for the selec-
ted gear. Starting and driving
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