2010 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS wiper blades

Precautions to observe when using wip-
ers and washers
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l If
the moving wipers become blocked by ice
or other deposits on the glass, the motor may
burn out even if the wiper switch is turned to
OFF. If obstruction occurs, park your vehicle
in a safe place, turn off the ignition, and
clean the deposits from the glass so that the
wipers operate smoothly.
l Do not use the wipers when the glass is dry.
They may scratch the glass surface or the
blades may prematurely wear out.
l Before using the wipers in cold weather,
check that the wiper blades are not frozen on-
to the glass. The motor may burn out if the
wipers are used with the blades frozen onto
the glass.
l Avoid using the washer continuously for
more than 20 seconds. Do not operate the
washer when the fluid reservoir is empty.
Otherwise, the motor may burn out.
l Periodically check the level of washer fluid
in the reservoir and refill if required.
During cold weather, add a recommended
washer solution that will not freeze in the
washer reservoir. Failure to do so could re-
sult in loss of washer function and frost dam-
age to the system components. Headlamp washer switch*
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The
headlamp washer can be operated when the ig-
nition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position and
the headlamps are on.

Push the button once and the washer fluid will be
sprayed on to the headlamps. NOTE
l If

the ignition switch is in the “ON” or
“ACC” position and the headlamps are on,
the headlamp washer operates together with
the windscreen washer the first time the wind-
screen washer lever is pulled. Rear window demister switch
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The

rear window demister switch can be operated
with the ignition switch in the “ON” position.
Push the switch to turn on the rear window demis-
ter. It will be turned off automatically in about 20
minutes. To turn off the demister within about 20
minutes, push the switch again.
The indication lamp (A) will illuminate while the
demister is on. NOTE
l When

the rear window demister switch is
pressed, the outside rear-view mirrors are de-
fogged or defrosted. Refer to “Heated mir-
ror” on page 4-08.
l The demister switch is not to melt snow but
to clear mist. Remove snow before use of the
demister switch.
l To avoid unnecessary discharge of the bat-
tery, do not use the rear window demister dur-
ing starting of the engine or when the engine
is not running. Turn the demister off immedi-
ately after the window is clear. Instruments and controls
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CAUTION
l
Do not bring the plastic parts into contact
with
petrol, light oil, brake fluids, engine
oils, greases, paint thinners, and sulphu-
ric acid (battery electrolyte) which may
crack, stain or discolour the plastic parts.
If they touch the plastic parts, wipe them
off with soft cloth, chamois or the like
and an aqueous solution of neutral deter-
gent then immediately rinse the affected
parts with water.
Chrome parts E00901400014
In order to prevent spots and corrosion of chrome
parts,

wash with water, dry thoroughly, and apply a
special protective coating. This should be done
more frequently in winter.
Aluminium wheels* E00901500275
1. Remove
dirt using a sponge while sprinkling
water on the wheel.
2. Use neutral detergent on any dirt that cannot be removed easily with water.
Rinse off the neutral detergent after washing
the wheel.
3. Dry the wheel thoroughly using a chamois leather or a soft cloth. CAUTION
l
Do
not use a brush or other hard imple-
ment on the wheels.
Doing so could scratch the wheels. CAUTION
l
Do
not use any cleaner that contains an
abrasive substance or is acidic or alka-
line. Doing so could cause the coating on
the wheels to peel or become discoloured
or stained.
l Do not directly apply hot water using a
steam cleaner or by any other means.
l Contact with seawater and road deicer
can cause corrosion. Rinse off such sub-
stances as soon as possible.
Window glass E00901600218
The window glass can normally be cleaned using
only a sponge and water.
Glass

cleaner can be used to remove oil, grease,
dead insects, etc. After washing the glass, wipe dry
with a clean, dry, soft cloth. Never use the same
cloth to wipe the window glass as would be used to
wipe the paintwork; wax from the painted surfaces
could adhere to the glass and reduce its transparen-
cy and visibility.
NOTE
l To clean the inside of the tailgate window, al-
ways use a soft cloth and wipe the window
glass along the demister heater element so as
not to cause damage.
l When cleaning the rear quarter window
glass, use a soft cloth along the antenna wire
to keep it from getting damaged. Wiper blades
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Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to remove grease,
dead

insects, etc., from the wiper blades. Replace
the wiper blades when they no longer wipe proper-
ly. (Refer to page 8-17.)
Cleaning the sunroof* E00901800265
Clean the inside of the sunroof with a soft cloth.
Hard

deposits should be wiped away with a cloth
dipped in warm, neutral detergent solution. Wipe
away the solution with a sponge dipped in fresh wa-
ter.
NOTE
l The surface treatment on the inside of the
glass may be removed if hard cloth or organ-
ic solvent (benzine, kerosene, thinner, etc.) is
used.
Engine compartment E00902100265
Clean the engine compartment at the beginning and
end

of winter. Pay particular attention to flanges,
crevices and peripheral parts where dust containing
road chemicals and other corrosive materials might
collect.
If salt and other chemicals are used on the roads in
your area, clean the engine compartment at least ev-
ery three months.
Never spray or splash water on the electrical com-
ponents in the engine compartment, as this may
cause damage.
Do not bring the nearby parts, the plastic parts and
so on into contact with sulphuric acid (battery elec-
trolyte) which may crack, stain or discolour them. Vehicle care
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Service precautions
....................................................................... 8-02
Catalytic converter ........................................................................ 8-02
Bonnet...........................................................................................8-03
Engine oil ......................................................................................8-04
Engine coolant .............................................................................. 8-06
Automatic transmission fluid*
......................................................8-08
Washer fluid ................................................................................. 8-08
Brake fluid/Clutch fluid* .............................................................. 8-09
Power steering fluid ...................................................................... 8-09
Battery .......................................................................................... 8-10
Tyres............................................................................................. 8-11
Clutch pedal free play* ................................................................. 8-15
Brake pedal free play .................................................................... 8-16
Parking brake lever stroke ............................................................ 8-16
Parking brake break-in..................................................................8-16
Wiper blades ................................................................................. 8-17
General maintenance .................................................................... 8-18
For cold and snowy weather......................................................... 8-19
Fusible links.................................................................................. 8-19
Fuses............................................................................................. 8-20
Replacement of lamp bulbs .......................................................... 8-25Maintenance
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Wiper blades
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If
the blades are frozen to the windscreen or rear
window, do not operate the wipers until the ice has
melted and the blades are freed, otherwise the wip-
er motor may be damaged.
Wiper blade rubber replacement
Windscreen wiper blades
1. Lift the wiper arm off the windscreen.
2. Pull the wiper blade (A) downward to re-move it completely from the wiper arm (B). NOTE
l Do

not allow the wiper arm to fall onto the
windscreen; it could damage the glass.
3. Attach the retainers (C) to a new wiper blade. Refer to the illustration to ensure that the re-
tainers

are correctly aligned as you insert
them into the groove. NOTE
l If

retainers are not supplied with the new wip-
er blade, use the retainers from the old blade.
4. Position the wiper blade stopper (D) as shown and insert the blade into the wiper
arm (B) from the lower end of the arm. 5. Slide
the wiper blade (A) until it contacts the
end of the wiper arm (B). NOTE
l After

installation, gently pull up and down
on the wiper blade to make sure the stopper
is securely engaged.
Rear window wiper blade 1. Lift the wiper arm off the window glass.
2. Pull the wiper blade downward to disengageit from the stopper (A) at the end of the wip-
er arm. Pull the wiper blade further to re-
move it. Maintenance
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Making a luggage area 2-13
Second seat 2-07
Selector lever operation
4-15
Service precautions 8-02
Skid control function 4-21
Snow tyres 8-14
Spare wheel 6-08
Spark plug 9-10
Specifications 9-02
Speedometer 3-02
Starting 4-10
Starting the engine (diesel-powered vehicles) 4-11
Starting the engine (petrol-powered vehicles) 4-10
Steering Power steering fluid 8-09,9-14
Power steering system 4-23
Steering wheel height adjustment 4-06
Steering wheel lock 4-10
Storage spaces 5-38
Sun visors 5-32
Sunglasses pocket 5-39
Sunroof 1-13
Supplemental restraint system 2-29 How the Supplemental Restraint System
works 2-32
Servicing 2-42
Warning lamp 2-42
TTachometer 3-02
Tailgate

1-08
Tank capacity 03
Third seat 2-10
To fold the mirror 4-07 Mirror retractor switch 4-07
Tonneau cover 5-42
Tools 6-06 Storage 6-06 Towing 6-14
Traction control function

4-23
TCL switch 4-24
Trailer towing 4-34
Transmission Automatic transmission 4-15
Fluid 8-08,9-15
Manual transmission 4-13
Oil 9-15
Specifications 9-09
Tripmeter 3-03
Turn-signal indication lamps 3-06
Turn/Lane-change signals 3-21
Tyres 8-11 How to change a tyre 6-11
Inflation pressures 8-12
Rotation 8-13
Size (tyre and wheel) 9-11
Snow tyres 8-14
Tyre chains 8-14
Wheel condition 8-13
U Used engine oils safety instructions and disposal in-
formation 06
V Vanity mirror 5-32
Vanity mirror lamps
Bulb capacity

8-26
Replacement 8-32
Vehicle care precautions 7-02
Vehicle dimensions 9-04
Vehicle identification number plate 9-02
Vehicle information code plate 9-02
Vehicle labeling 9-02
Vehicle performance 9-06 Vehicle weight 9-07
Ventilators 5-02
W Warning lamps 3-06
Warning triangle retaining bands

5-45
Washer Fluid 8-08,9-14
Switch 3-23,3-24
Washing 7-03
Water temperature gauge 3-04
Waxing 7-04
Weatherstripping 8-19
Weight 9-07
Wheel Covers 6-13
Specification 9-11
Wiper Rear window 3-24
Windscreen 3-23
Wiper blades 8-17 Alphabetical index
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