2010 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS tow bar

Corner sensor system*
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This
system operates when you are backing the ve-
hicle. It uses corner and back sensors to detect an
obstacle and sounds a buzzer to inform you of the
approximate distance to the obstacle. CAUTION
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The
corner sensor system assists you in de-
termining the approximate distance be-
tween the vehicle and an obstacle located
behind the vehicle. It has limitations in
terms of detectable areas and objects,
and may not properly detect some ob-
jects. Therefore, do not place excessive
confidence in the corner sensor system,
and operate the vehicle as carefully as
you would a vehicle without this system.
l Make sure to check the surroundings
with your own eyes to ensure safety. Do
not operate the vehicle by relying on the
corner sensor system alone.
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The detection areas of the corner and back sensors
are

limited to those shown in the illustration. More-
over, the sensors are unable to detect low or thin ob-
jects or objects near the rear bumper. Thus, make
sure to check the surroundings as you operate the
vehicle in a safe manner. Corner and back sensor locations
There

are two corner sensors (A) at the corners of
the rear bumper, and two back sensors (B) in the
centre of the rear bumper. Corner sensor system detection areas
Depending

on whether the vehicle is equipped with
a towing bar, you can change the corner sensor sys-
tem between the standard mode and the towing bar
mode. The towing bar mode changes the system to
exclude the area in which the towing bar is moun-
ted from the detection areas.
Vehicles without a towing bar The detection areas are within approximately
50

cm (A) from the corner sensors, 100 cm (B)
from the back sensors, and 60 cm (C) or less from
the ground surface, excluding the area approximate-
ly 10 cm (D) from the ground surface. Vehicles with a towing bar Starting and driving
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It will flash in case there is a malfunction in the sys-
tem.
For details, refer to ““SONAR OFF” indica-
tion lamp” on page 4-32. To return the system to the operating state, push
the

“SONAR” switch again. When the system re-
turns to the operating state, the buzzer sounds once
and the “SONAR OFF” indication lamp turns off.
NOTE
l The “SONAR OFF” indication lamp flashes
once when the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” position.
The warning buzzer sounds when the system de-
tects an obstacle during operation.
NOTE l After pushing the “SONAR” switch, corner
sensor system operation differs according to
the detection area setting. • Setting when towing bar is not equipped
When
the selector lever is moved to the
“R” (REVERSE) position on an A/T ve-
hicle, or the gearshift lever is moved to
the “R” (Reverse) position on a M/T vehi-
cle, the corner sensor system will operate
even if corner sensor system operation
was stopped by pushing the “SONAR”
switch.
• Setting when towing bar is equipped When corner sensor system operation
was stopped by pushing the “SONAR”
switch, the corner sensor system will not
operate until the engine has been stopped
even if the selector lever is moved to the
“R” (REVERSE) position on an A/T ve-
hicle, or the gearshift lever is moved to
the “R” (Reverse) position on a M/T vehi-
cle.
To resume corner sensor system opera-
tion, push the “SONAR” switch or stop
and restart the engine, and then move the
selector lever to the “R” (REVERSE) po-
sition on an A/T vehicle, or the gearshift
lever to the “R” (Reverse) position on a
M/T vehicle.
Warning for obstacles
If there is an obstacle behind the vehicle, a warning
buzzer sounds to indicate the distance between the
vehicle and the obstacle. Corner sensor Vehicle to obstacle dis-
tance Warning sound cycle
Approx. 50 to 40 cm Intermittent
Approx. 40 to 25 cm Fast intermittent
Within approx. 25 cm Continuous Back sensor (vehicles without a towing bar)
Vehicle to obstacle dis-
tance Warning sound cycle
Approx. 150 to 80 cm Intermittent Approx. 80 to 40 cm Fast intermittent
Within approx. 40 cm Continuous Back sensor (vehicles with a towing bar)
Vehicle to obstacle dis-
tance Warning sound cycle
Approx. 150 to 120 cm Intermittent Approx. 120 to 60 cm Fast intermittentWithin approx. 60 cm Continuous CAUTION
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The distances given are to be used for ref-
erence

only, as errors may be caused by
various factors, such as temperature, hu-
midity, or the shape of the obstacles.
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The detection areas can be changed as follows: Starting and driving
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Vehicles with a towing bar
While
the operation of the system is stopped at the
SONAR switch, push the SONAR switch approxi-
mately 3 seconds or more, and release it. The buz-
zer sounds twice to indicate that the detection area
has been changed.
Vehicles without a towing bar
While the operation of the system is stopped at the
SONAR switch, push the SONAR switch approxi-
mately 3 seconds or more, and release it. The buz-
zer sounds once to indicate that the detection area
has been changed.
NOTE
l The detection area will not change if you
keep the SONAR switch pushed for 10 sec-
onds or more. “SONAR OFF” indication lamp
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In
case there is a malfunction in the corner sensor
system, the “SONAR OFF” indication lamp will
flash and the warning buzzer will sound for approx-
imately 5 seconds. Even after the buzzer has stop-
ped sounding, the indication lamp will continue
flashing until the system reverts to the normal
state. We recommend you to have your vehicle in-
spected. Cargo loads
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Cargo loads precautions CAUTION
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Do
not load cargo or luggage higher than
the top of the seatback. Be sure that your
cargo or luggage cannot move once your
vehicle is moving.
Having either the rear view blocked, or
your cargo being thrown inside the cabin
if you suddenly have to brake can cause a
serious accident or injury.
l Load heavy cargo or luggage in the front
of the vehicle. If the load in the back of
the vehicle is too heavy, steering may be-
come unstable.
Loading a roof carrier* Starting and driving
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Trailer towing
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In
order to tow a trailer with your vehicle, have a
trailer towing device that meets all relevant regula-
tions in your area, mounted consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
The regulations concerning the towing of a trailer
may differ from country to country. You are ad-
vised to obey the regulations in each area. CAUTION
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Danger of Accident!
A

towing bar should be fitted according
to MITSUBISHI MOTORS guidelines.
NOTE l If

you are going to tow a trailer, pay careful
attention to the following points.
Maximum towable weight with brake
and maximum trailer-nose weight
Never exceed the maximum towable weight with
brake and the maximum trailer-nose weight as lis-
ted in the specifications. (Refer to page 9-07.)
If you tow a trailer at an altitude of more than
1,000 m above sea-level, reduce your weight by
10 % of the gross combination weight for every in-
crease of 1,000 m above sea-level, as the engine out-
put is lowered owing to decrease in atmospheric
pressure. Towing bar mounting specifications
See

the following table for fixing points (A) for the
towing bar. 1
720 mm
2 76 mm
3 75 mm
4 435 mm
5 383 mm
6 926 mm
7 60 mm
8 292 mm
9 430 mm
10 661 mm
11 142 mm
12 590 mm
13 639 mm
14 661 mm
15 142 mm
16 590 mm
17 639 mm Item 4, 5, 8 or 9: at kerb weight
NOTE
l The

value of item 4, 5, 8 or 9 is applicable to
unladen vehicles. These values can also be
varied depending on the tyre size, optional
equipment and suspension conditions.
Operating hints l Do not let the clutch slip (vehicles with M/T
only) and do not increase the engine speed
more than necessary when starting. Starting and driving
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CAUTION
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Do not add coolant while the engine is
hot. Suddenly adding cold coolant could
damage the engine. Wait for the engine to
cool down, then add coolant a little at a
time.
7. Examine
the radiator hoses for coolant leak- age and the drive belt for looseness or damage.
If there is anything wrong with the cooling
system or drive belt, we recommend you to
have it checked and repaired. Tools and jack
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Storage
The tools and jack are stored under the third seat.
The

storage location of the tools and jack should be
remembered in case of an emergency. 1- Jack
2-

Tools Tools
E00801900858 1- Wheel nut wrench
2-

Bar
3- Towing hook
Jack E00802000436
To remove 1. Stow
the third seat (Refer to “Stowing the
third seat” on page 2-13.)
2. Raise the luggage floor board. For emergencies
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WARNING
l Set the jack only at the positions shown
here. If the jack is set at a wrong position,
it could dent your vehicle or the jack
might fall over and cause personal injury.
l Do not use the jack on a tilted or soft sur-
face.
Otherwise, the jack might slip and cause
personal injury. Always use the jack on a
flat, hard surface. Before setting the jack,
make sure there are no sand or pebbles
under the jack base.
7. Rotate
the jack by hand until the flange por- tion (D) fits in the groove (E) at the top of
the jack. 8. Remove
the wheel nut wrench and bar from
under the third seat. (Refer to “Tools and
jack” on page 6-06.)
9. Insert the bar (F) into the wheel nut wrench (G). Then put the end of the bar into the
shaft’s jack end, as shown in the illustration. Slowly rotate the wheel nut wrench until the
tyre is raised slightly off the ground surface.
WARNING
l Stop
jacking up the vehicle as soon as the
tyre is raised off the ground. It is danger-
ous to raise the vehicle any higher.
l Do not get under your vehicle while using
the jack.
l Do not bump the raised vehicle or leave it
sitting on the jack for a long time. Both
are very dangerous.
l Do not use a jack except the one that
came with your vehicle.
l The jack should not be used for any pur-
pose other than to change a tyre.
l No one should be in your vehicle when us-
ing the jack.
l Do not start or run the engine while your
vehicle is on the jack.
l Do not turn the raised wheel. The tyres
still on the ground could turn and make
your vehicle fall off the jack. Spare 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 speci-
fied air pressure 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 wheel
The compact spare tyre is designed to save space in
the luggage compartment and its lighter weight
makes it easier to use if a flat tyre occurs. CAUTION
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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 8-12.)
l The compact spare wheel is for tempora-
ry use only and should be removed as
soon as the original wheel can be re-
paired or replaced.
l The vehicle must not be driven at speeds
in excess of 80 km/h (50 mph) while using
the compact spare wheel. For emergencies
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(Achieved by applying a force of 350 to
420 N at the end of the wheel nut wrench
supplied with the vehicle.)
CAUTION
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Never
use your foot or a pipe extension
for extra force in the wheel nut wrench.
If you do so, you will tighten the nut too
much.
13. Lower
and remove the jack, then store the jack and chocks.
14. Store the removed wheel in the luggage area. Have your damaged tyre repaired as soon as
possible. WARNING
l When
storing the removed wheel, raise
the left- and right-hand parts of the third
seat seatback and stand the wheel upright.
If you leave the space configured as a lug-
gage area when storing the wheel, serious
injuries could occur in the event of a colli-
sion.
15. Check
your tyre inflation pressure. The cor- rect pressures are shown on the door label.
See the illustration. CAUTION
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The
tyre pressure should be periodically
checked and maintained at the specified
pressure while the tyre is stowed.
l The compact spare tyre is to be used only
temporarily when the standard tyre is
damaged. Repair the damaged tyre as
soon as possible and use it to replace the
compact spare tyre. CAUTION
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After
changing the tyre and driving the ve-
hicle about 1,000 km (620 miles), retight-
en the wheel nuts to make sure that they
have not come loose.
l If the steering wheel vibrates when driv-
ing after changing the tyre, we recom-
mend you to have the tyres checked for
balance.
l Do not mix one type of tyre with another
or use a different size from the one listed.
This would cause early wear and poor han-
dling.
Wheel covers* E00801300041
To remove 1. Wrap
the tip of the bar with a cloth, insert it
deeply into the notch provided in the wheel
cover, and use it to lever up the cover a little. 2. With
the cover raised a little, pry it off com-
pletely using the jack bar. Insert the jack bar For emergencies
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under the cover, and move it around the cir-
cumference,
prying the cover away from the
wheel little by little as you move the bar
around.
NOTE l The wheel cover is made of plastic; take care
when prying it off. CAUTION
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Use
the jack bar until the wheel cover
comes completely off. If you try to use
your hands, they may get hurt by the
edge of the wheel cover.
To install 1. Align
the wheel nuts with the wheel cover
mounting holes, and align the air valve (A)
of the tyre with the notch (B) in the wheel
cover. NOTE
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wheel covers have a symbol mark (C)
provided on the reverse side to show the air
valve location.
Before installing the wheel cover to the
wheel, make sure that the opening with the
symbol mark is correctly aligned with the air
valve.
2. Press the bottom part (D) of the wheel cover onto the wheel.
3. Gently push both sides (E) of the wheel cov- er and hold them in place with both knees.
4. Gently tap around the circumference of the wheel cover at the top (F), then push the
wheel cover into place. NOTE
l Before

installing the wheel cover, make sure
the tabs on the back are correctly fitted on
the rings. If the tabs are not correctly fitted
on the rings, the wheel cover may come off.
If the tabs are broken, do not install the
wheel cover. Towing
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If your vehicle needs to be towed
If

towing is necessary, we recommend you to have
it done by your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point or a commercial tow truck service.

In the following cases, transport the vehicle using a
tow truck.
l The engine runs but the vehicle does not
move or abnormal noise is produced.
l Inspection of the vehicle’s underside reveals
that oil or some other fluid is leaking.
If a wheel gets stuck in a ditch, do not try to tow
the vehicle.
Please contact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point or a commercial tow truck
service for assistance.

Only when you cannot receive a towing service
from a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point or commercial tow truck service, tow
your vehicle carefully in accordance with the in-
structions given in “Emergency towing” in this part. For emergencies
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