2011 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION tow

6-18 For emergencies
6
To store the flat tire or spare tire, jack, bar and
wheel nut wrench
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Reverse the removing procedure when storing the flat tire or
spare tire, jack, bar and wheel nut wrench.
Refer to “To remove the compact spare tire” on page 6-11 and
“Tools and jack” on page 6-7.
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 a
commercial tow truck service.
When towing is required, transport the vehicle using a tow
truck.
Incorrect towing equipment could damage your vehicle.NOTE
Your vehicle cannot tow any other vehicle.
There may be local regulations concerning towing in your area.
Obey the regulations of the area where you are driving your
vehicle.

If the steering wheel vibrates when driving after
changing the tire, have the tire checked for balance
at your nearest authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility of your choice.
Do not mix one type of tire with another or use a dif-
ferent size from the one listed. This would cause
early wear and poor handling.
CAUTION
!
CAUTION
!
Do not attempt to be towed by another vehicle with
a rope.
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For emergencies
6-19
6
Towing the vehicle by a tow truck
Towing with front wheels off the
ground.
Towing with rear wheels off the
ground.
CAUTION
!
This vehicle must not be towed by a tow truck using
sling lift type equipment (Type A) as illustrated.
Using a sling lift will damage the bumper and front
end.
Do not tow all-wheel drive vehicles with the front or
rear wheels on the ground (Type B or Type C) as
illustrated. This could result in the driving system
damage or vehicle may jump at the carriage.
If you tow all-wheel drive vehicles, use Type D or
Type E equipment.
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6-20 For emergencies
6Operation under adverse driving conditions
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If your vehicle becomes stuck in sand, mud or
snow If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or mud, it can
often be moved by a rocking motion. Rock your vehicle back
and forth to free it.
Do not rev the engine or spin the wheels. Constant efforts to
free a stuck vehicle can cause overheating and transaxle fail-
ure. Let the engine idle for a few minutes to cool the transaxle
before trying again.
If your vehicle is still stuck after several rocking attempts, call
for a commercial tow truck service.
On wet roads
WA R N I N G
!
When trying to rock your vehicle out of a stuck posi-
tion, make sure that there are no people nearby. The
rocking motion can make your vehicle suddenly
lurch forward or backward, and injure any
bystanders.
CAUTION
!
Avoid flooded roads. Water is often deeper than it
looks, and you could be seriously hurt by driving
into flood water.
When driving in rain, on water-covered roads, or
through a car wash, water could get into the brake
discs and make them fail temporarily. In such cases,
lightly press the brake pedal to see if they are work-
ing properly. If they are not, press the pedal lightly
several times while driving to dry the brake pads or
linings, then check them again.
When driving in rain, a layer of water may form
between the tires and the road surface (aquaplan-
ing). This loosens your tires’ grip on the road, mak-
ing it difficult to steer or brake properly. When
driving on a wet road:
• Drive your vehicle at a safe speed.
• Do not drive on worn tires.
• Always keep the tires at the correct inflation pres-
sures.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-3
7 Catalytic converter
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The catalytic converter requires you to use unleaded fuel only.
Leaded gasoline will destroy the emission-control effective-
ness of the converter.
Normally, the catalytic converter does not require maintenance.
However, it is important to keep the engine properly tuned for
the converter to continue to work properly. To reduce the possibility of catalytic converter damage:

Use UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY of the type of rec-
ommended in “Fuel selection”.

Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level. Running
out of gas could damage the catalytic converter.

Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle. If the battery is weak or run down, use jumper
cables to properly start the engine.

Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires discon-
nected or removed, such as when performing diagnostic
tests.

Do not idle the engine for a long time if it is idling
roughly or otherwise obviously malfunctioning.

To prevent the catalytic converter from being damaged
from unburned gas, do not race the engine when turning
off the ignition switch.

Stop driving the vehicle if you think the performance is
noticeably low, or the engine has a malfunction. If you are
not able to stop driving immediately, slow down and drive
for only a short time. Have an inspection made by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice as soon as possible.

In unusual situations involving major engine problems, a
burning odor may indicate severe and abnormal catalytic
converter overheating. If this occurs, stop in a safe place,
shut the engine off and let the vehicle cool. Once the
engine is cool, immediately take your vehicle to an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice for service.
CAUTION
!
Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your
vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. If
the engine malfunctions or misfires, or if your vehi-
cle performance suffers, have it serviced promptly.
Running your vehicle when it is overheated may
result in damage to the converter and vehicle.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not park or run your vehicle in areas where com-
bustible materials such as dry grass or leaves can
come in contact with a hot exhaust, since a fire could
occur.
Do not put undercoat paint on the catalytic con-
verter.
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7-4 Vehicle care and maintenance
7Engine hood
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To openUse the engine hood release lever (located under the instrument
panel near the driver’s door) to unlock the engine hood.
Pull the lever toward you to release the engine hood latch.
CAUTION
!
To avoid the risk of being burned, do not touch the
air outlets (A) and air scoop (B) on the engine hood
when the engine compartment is hot (when the
engine is running or immediately after the vehicle
has been driven).
WA R N I N G
!
Never use the release lever to unlatch the engine
hood while the vehicle is in motion.
Do not drive your vehicle unless the engine hood is
locked.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
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Inside
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Headlights (low beam, except for vehicles with
high intensity discharge headlights)
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1. When replacing the bulb on the driver’s side, remove the
bolt (A) holding down the relay box and move the relay
box toward the rear of the vehicle.
Description
Wattage
1- Trunk area light 5 W
2- Dome light (rear) (if so equipped) 8 W
3- Dome light (front)/Reading light 8 W
*- Front of the vehicle
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7-56 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Front side-marker and parking lights (except for
vehicles with high intensity discharge headlights)
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1. When replacing the bulb on the driver’s side, remove the
bolt (A) holding down the relay box and move the relay
box toward the rear of the vehicle.2. When replacing the bulb on the passenger’s side, lift up
the coolant reserve tank (B).*- Front of the vehicle
*- Front of the vehicle
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Customer assistance/Reporting Safety Defects
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8 Reporting Safety Defects
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If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could
cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mitsub-
ishi Motors Corporation.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy cam-
paign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in indi-
vidual problems between you, your dealer, or Mitsubishi
Motors Corporation.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline
toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle
safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.To contact Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. call 1-
888-648-7820 or write to:For vehicles sold in CanadaIf you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has
a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport
Canada, in addition to notifying Mitsubishi Motor Sales of
Canada, Inc. You may write to:
To contact Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. call 1-
888-576-4878 or write to: NHTSA Headquarters
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
West Building
Washington, DC 20590Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Customer Relations Department
P.O. Box 6400
Cypress, CA 90630-0064
Transport Canada
330 Sparks Street
Tower C
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5
Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc.
Customer Relations Department
P.O. Box 41009
4141 Dixie Road
Mississauga, ON L4W 5C9
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