2003 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN emergency towing

For emergencies
If the vehicle breaks down .................................... 8- 2
Operation under adverse driving
conditions .......................................................... 8- 2
Tools and jack ....................................................... 8- 3
Jack and jack handle ............................................ 8- 5
Jacking up the vehicle .......................................... 8- 8
Spare wheel ........................................................... 8-11
If a tyre is punctured ............................................. 8-13
Towing .................................................................... 8-17
Engine overheating................................................ 8-21
Bleeding the fuel system
(diesel-powered vehicles only) ........................ 8-23
Removal of water from the fuel filter
(diesel- powered vehicles only) ....................... 8-24
Emergency starting .............................................. 8-25
What to do if the engine speed becomes
unstable after the battery is replaced ............. 8-28
Fuses ...................................................................... 8-28
Changing a fuse ..................................................... 8-33
Replacement of lamp bulbs .................................. 8-34
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CAUTION
(1) After changing the tyre, drive the
vehicle approximately 1,000 km
(620 miles) and retighten the
wheel nuts to make sure that
they are not loose.
(2) If the steering wheel vibrates
when driving after changing the
tyre, have the tyre checked for
balance at your MITSUBISHI
dealer.
(3) For the safe operation of your
vehicle, be sure to avoid mix-
ing one type of tyre with another
type or using tyres of a size
other than the specified size.
Towing
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If your vehicle needs to be towedIf towing is necessary, we recommend you
have it done by your MITSUBISHI dealer
or a commercial tow truck service.
Only when you cannot receive a towing
service from a MITSUBISHI dealer or com-
mercial truck service, tow your vehicle care-
fully in accordance with the instructions
given in“Emergency towing”in this part.
CAUTION
If the transmission is malfunction-
ing or damaged, transport the vehicle
using a tow truck.
The regulations concerning towing may dif-
fer from country to country. It is recom-
mended that you obey the regulations of
the area where you are driving your vehicle.
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CAUTION
(1) This vehicle must not be towedby a tow truck using sling lift
type equipment (Type A) as illus-
trated. Using a sling lift will dam-
age the bumper and front end.
(2) In case the vehicle with an auto- matic transmission must be
towe d farthe r tha n 50k m (3 1
miles) ,transpor tth evehicl ewith
all wheels off the ground (Type B
or C) or with rear wheels off the
ground (Type E) as illustrated.
(3) If the transmission is dam- aged, transport the vehicle with
all wheels off the ground (Type B
or C) as illustrated.
(4) Be sure to shift the transfer shift lever to “2H ”position. Never try
to tow with the transfer shift
lever in “4H ”or “4L ”positions
(part time 4WD models), “4H ”,
“ 4HLc ”,or “4LLc ”positions
(super select 4WD II models) and
with any of the wheels on the
ground (Type D or E). This could
result in damage to the vehi-
cle ’s driving system, or the
vehicle could become sepa-
rated from the tow truck and
unexpected accident might
result. Towing with front wheels off the ground
(Type D)
Place the gear shift lever (manual
transmission) or the selector lever
(automatic transmission) in the
“Neutral ”or
“N” (NEUTRAL) position. Release the park-
ing brake.
Towing with rear wheels off the ground
(Type E)
Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC ”posi-
tion and secure the steering wheel in a
straight-ahead position with a rope or
tie-down strap.
Never place the ignition switch in the
“ LOCK ”position. It is dangerous as the
steering wheel may lock.
CAUTION
[Fo rvehicles equippe dwit hthe
MITSUBISH Iactiv estabilit y &trac-
tio ncontro lsyste m(M-ASTC)]
I f th evehicl eis towe dwit hth eigni-
tion switch in to the “ON ”position
and only the front wheels or only the
rear wheels raised off the ground, the
activ etractio ncontro lsyste mmay
operate, resulting in a an accident.
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FrontEmergency towingIf towing is necessary, we recommend you
to have it done by your MITSUBISHI dealer
or a commercial tow truck service.
If towing service is not available in an emer-
gency, your vehicle may be temporarily
towed by a cable or chain secured to one
of the following parts:
A- Front towing hook
B- Rear towing hook
NOTE
(1) Use care that the towing rope is kept as horizontal as possible. An angled tow-
ing rope can damage the vehicle body.
(2) Never attempt to tow out a ditched vehicle, because the towing rope can-
not be kept horizontal.
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