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Trailer towingE00610000462
In order to tow a trailer with your vehicle, when hav-
ing  a  trailer  towing  device  mounted  that  meets  all
relevant  regulations  in  your  area,  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.CAUTIONl 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 “Vehicle weight” on page 9-10.)
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.Club cabSingle cab, Double cab
Starting and driving
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The  catalytic  converter  itself  gets  hot  quickly,  and
may  be  damaged  if  overheated.  The  following
points should be noted in order to prevent the igni-
tion of unburned fuel within the catalytic converter.
l Do not drive with an extremely low fuel lev-
el; running out of fuel could cause damage to
the catalytic converter.
l Do not switch OFF the ignition switch while
driving.
l Do not attempt to start the engine by pushing
the  vehicle.  If  the  battery  is  weak  or  dis-
charged,  use  another  battery  to  start  the  en-
gine.
l Do  not  idle  the  engine  for  prolonged  periods
during very rough idle or malfunctioning op-
erating conditions.
l Do  not  race  the  engine  when  turning  off  the
ignition  switch.  This  will  cause  the  catalytic
converter  to  be  damaged  due  to  contact  with
unburnt fuel.
l Stop driving the vehicle if you think the per-
formance  is  noticeably  low,  or  if  the  engine
has  a  malfunction  such  as  with  the  ignition,
etc.
If it is impractical to stop driving immediate-
ly,  reduce  the  speed  and  drive  for  only  a
short time. We recommend you to have your
vehicle inspected as soon as possible.
l In  unusual  situations  involving  major  engine
problems,  a  burnt  smell  may  indicate  severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating.
If  this  occurs,  the  vehicle  should  be  stopped
in  a  safe  place,  the  engine  switched  off  and
the  vehicle  allowed  to  cool.  Once  the  engine
is cool, a service, including a tune-up to man-
ufacturer’s specifications, should be obtained
immediately.Bonnet E01000302281
To open
Pull the release lever towards you to unlock the bon-
net.Raise the bonnet while pressing the safety lock.
NOTE
l Only open the bonnet when the wipers are in
the  parked  position.  Failure  to  do  so  may
cause  damage  to  the  bonnet,  wiper  arms  or
front windscreen.
Support  the  bonnet  by  inserting  the  support  bar  in
its slot.
Maintenance
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Tyre inflation pressuresE01001402423Tyre sizeUP TO 3 PASSENGERSMAX. LOAD OR TRAILER TOWINGFrontRearFrontRear195R15C 106/104R 8PR2.2 bar
(220 kPa) {32 psi}2.2 bar
(220 kPa) {32 psi}2.2 bar
(220 kPa) {32 psi}4.5 bar
(450 kPa) {65 psi}205R16C 110/108R 8PR2.4 bar
(240 kPa) {35 psi}2.4 bar
(240 kPa) {35 psi}2.4 bar
(240 kPa) {35 psi}4.5 bar
(450 kPa) {65 psi}205/80R16 104S RF2.2 bar
(220 kPa) {32 psi}2.2 bar
(220 kPa) {32 psi}2.2 bar
(220 kPa) {32 psi}2.9 bar
(290 kPa) {42 psi}245/70R16 111S RF2.0 bar
(200 kPa) {29 psi}2.0 bar
(200 kPa) {29 psi}2.0 bar
(200 kPa) {29 psi}2.9 bar
(290 kPa) {42 psi}245/65R17 111S RF2.0 bar
(200 kPa) {29 psi}2.0 bar
(200 kPa) {29 psi}2.0 bar
(200 kPa) {29 psi}2.9 bar
(290 kPa) {42 psi}
Check the tyre inflation pressure of all the tyres while they are cold; if insufficient or excessive, adjust to the specified value.
After the tyre inflation pressure has been adjusted, check the tyres for damage and air leaks. Be sure to put caps on the valves.
Maintenance
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