2008 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS emergency towing

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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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2. Press the bottom part (D) of the wheel cover onto the
wheel.
3. Gently press both sides (E) of the wheel cover and hold
them in place with your knees.
4. Gently tap around the circumference of the wheel cover at
the top (F), then press the wheel cover into place.NOTE●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.
To w i n g
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If your vehicle needs to be towedIf towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done by
your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point or a
commercial tow truck service.
In the following cases, transport the vehicle using a tow truck.
●The engine runs but the vehicle does not move or abnor-
mal noise is produced.
●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 Authorized
Service Point or a commercial tow truck service for assistance.
Only when you cannot receive a towing service from a MIT-
SUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point or commercial
tow truck service, tow your vehicle carefully in accordance
with the instructions given in “Emergency towing” in this part.
The regulations concerning towing may differ from country to
country. It is recommended that you obey the regulations of the
area where you are driving your vehicle.
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Towing with rear wheels off the ground (Type B)Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position (M/T) or
the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (A/T). Turn
the ignition key to the “ACC” position and secure the steering
wheel in a straight ahead position with a rope or tie-down strap.
Never place the ignition key in the “LOCK” position when
towing.
Towing with front wheels off the ground (Type C)Release the parking brake.
Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position (M/T) or
the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (A/T).Emergency towingIf towing service is not available in an emergency, your vehicle
may be temporarily towed by a rope secured to the towing
hook.
In case of your vehicle is to be towed by another vehicle or
your vehicle tows another vehicle, pay careful attention to the
following points.
CAUTION
!●Never tow an A/T vehicle with the rear wheels up
(and the front wheels on the ground) when the auto-
matic transmission fluid level is low. This may cause
serious and expensive damage to the transmission.
CAUTION
!●[For vehicles equipped with the Active stability con-
trol (ASC) system]
If the vehicle is towed with the ignition key in to the
“ON” position and only the front wheels or only the
rear wheels raised off the ground, the traction con-
trol system may operate, resulting in an accident.
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