2014 MITSUBISHI ASX towing

lInspection of the vehicle’s underside re-
veals that oil or some other fluid is leak- ing.
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 serv-
ice from a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point or commercial tow truck service, tow your vehicle carefully in accord-
ance with the instructions given in “Emer- gency towing” in this part.
The regulations concerning towing may dif-
fer from country to country. It is recommen-
ded that you obey the regulations of the area where you are driving your vehicle. Towing the vehicle by a tow
truckCAUTIONl This vehicle must not be towed by a tow
truck using sling lift type equipment (Type A) as illustrated. Using a sling lift will dam-age the bumper and front end.
l Do not tow 2WD vehicles with CVT with
the driving wheels on the ground (Type B) as illustrated.
This could result in the driving system dam- age.
l Do not tow 4WD vehicles with the front or
rear wheels on the ground (Type B or Type C) as illustrated. This could result in drivingsystem damage or the vehicle may jump at
the carriage.
If you tow 4WD vehicles, use Type D or E
equipment.
l On 2WD vehicles, if the transmission is mal-
functioning or damaged, transport the vehi- cle with the driving wheels on a carriage (Type C, D or E) as illustrated.
l 4WD vehicles cannot be towed with only the
front or rear tyres on the ground even if they
are in “2WD” drive mode.
Towing
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with CVT, with this style.
Do not tow 4WD vehicles with this style.

CAUTIONl[For 2WD vehicles equipped with the Active
Stability Control (ASC)]
If the vehicle is towed with the ignition switch in the “ON” position or the operation
mode in ON and only the front wheels or on- ly the rear wheels raised off the ground (Type B or C), the ASC may operate, result-
ing in an accident.
When towing the vehicle with the rear wheels raised, turn the ignition switch to the
“ACC” position or put the operation mode in ACC.
When towing the vehicle with the front wheels raised, keep the ignition switch or the
operation mode as follows.
[Except for vehicles equipped with keyless operation system]
The ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or
“ACC” position.
[Vehicles equipped with keyless operation system]
The operation mode is in OFF or ACC.
Towing with rear wheels off the
ground (Type B)
Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” posi-
tion or put the operation mode in ACC and secure the steering wheel in a straight-ahead
position with a rope or tiedown strap. Never place the ignition switch in the “LOCK” po-sition or put the operation mode in OFF 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 (CVT).
Emergency towing
If towing service is not available in an emer-
gency, your vehicle may be temporarily tow- ed by a rope secured to the towing hook.If your vehicle is to be towed by another ve-
hicle or if your vehicle tows another vehicle, pay careful attention to the following points:
If your vehicle is to be towed byanother vehicle
1. The front towing hook (A) is located as
shown in the illustration. Secure the tow
rope to the front towing hook.
NOTEl Do not use the tie-down hooks (B) for tow-
ing. These hooks are provided only for thepurpose of transporting the vehicle itself.
Using any part other than the designated
towing hook (A) could result in damage to
the vehicle body.
l Using a wire rope or metal chain can result
in damage to the vehicle body. It is best to
use a non-metallic rope. If you use a wire
rope or metal chain, wrap it with cloth at any point where it touches the vehicle body.
l Take care that the tow rope is kept as hori-
zontal as possible. An angled tow rope can damage the vehicle body.
2. Keep the engine running.
If the engine is not running, perform the
following operation to unlock the steer- ing wheel.
[Except for vehicles with keyless opera-
tion system]
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Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” or
“ON” position ( M/T) or “ON” position
(A/T or CVT).
[For vehicles with the keyless operation
system]
Put the operation mode in ACC or ON (M/T) or ON (A/T or CVT).NOTEl For vehicles equipped with the Auto Stop &
Go (AS&G) system, press the “Auto Stop &Go (AS&G) OFF” switch to deactivate theAuto Stop & Go (AS&G) system before stopping the vehicle.
Refer to “To deactivate” on page 6-21.WARNINGl When the engine is not running, the brake
booster and power steering system do not
operate. This means higher brake depres- sion force and higher steering effort arerequired. Therefore, vehicle operation is more difficult than usual.CAUTIONl Do not leave the ignition switch in the
“LOCK” position or the operation mode in
OFF. The steering wheel will lock, causing loss of control.3. Place the gearshift lever in the “N”
(Neutral) position ( M/T), or the selector
lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position
(A/T or CVT).
4. Turn on the hazard warning lamps if re-
quired by law. (Follow the local driving
laws and regulations.)
5. During towing make sure that close con-
tact is maintained between the drivers of both vehicles, and that the vehicles trav-
el at low speed.CAUTIONl The person in the vehicle being towed must
pay attention to the brake lamps of the tow- ing vehicle and make sure the rope never be-
comes slack.
l Avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration
and sharp turning; such operation could cause damage to the towing hooks or the tow
rope.
People in the vicinity could be injured as a
result.
l When towing or being towed down a long
slope, the brakes may overheat reducing the effectiveness. In this situation, have your ve-hicle transported by a tow truck.CAUTIONl When the vehicle equipped with
A/T or
CVT is to be towed by another vehicle with
the all wheels on the ground, make sure that the towing speed and distance given below
are never exceeded, causing damage to the
transmission.

Towing speed: 40 km/h (25 mph)
Towing distance: 40 km (25 miles)

For the towing speed and the towing dis- tance, follow the local driving laws and reg- ulations.
If your vehicle tows another ve-
hicle
1. Take out the towing hook, wheel nut
wrench and jack bar.
Refer to “Tools, jack and tyre repair kit”
on page 8-06.
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2.Cover the end of the jack bar (C) with
cloth and use it to remove the lid from the rear bumper.
3. Use the wheel nut wrench (D) to firmly
attach the towing hook.
4. Always attach the tow rope to the towing hook. Otherwise, the instructions are the
same as for “When being towed by an- other vehicle”.
5. When finished towing, remove the tow-
ing hook, and stow it in the specified lo- cation.
Refer to “Tools, jack and tyre repair kit”
on page 8-06.
When installing the bumper lid, align the
hook with the cut out area on the vehi-
cle, and firmly insert.NOTEl Do not tow a vehicle heavier than your own
vehicle.Operation under adverse
driving conditions E00801702531
On a flooded road
l Avoid flooded roads. Water could enter
the brake discs, resulting in temporarily ineffective brakes. In such cases, lightly
depress the brake pedal to see if the
brakes operate properly. If they do not,
lightly depress the pedal several times while driving in order to dry the brake
pads.
l When driving in rain or on a road with
many puddles a layer of water may form
between the tyres and the road surface.
This reduces a tyre’s frictional resistance on the road, resulting in loss of steering
stability and braking capability.

To cope with this, observe the following items:
(a)Drive your vehicle at slow
speed. (b)Do not drive on worn tyres. (c)Always maintain the specified tyre inflation pressures.
Operation under adverse driving conditions
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Tyre inflation pressures
E01001402902ItemTyre sizeFrontRearAt trailer towingFrontRear
Normal tyre215/65R16 98H2.4 bar (35 psi) [240 kPa],
2.6 bar (38 psi) [260 kPa]*2.4 bar (35 psi) [240 kPa],
2.6 bar (38 psi) [260 kPa]*215/60R17 96H2.2 bar (32 psi) [220 kPa]2.2 bar (32 psi) [220 kPa]Temporary spare
tyreT125/90D16
T155/90D164.2 bar (60 psi) [420 kPa]—215/65R162.4 bar (35 psi) [240 kPa]—
*: 2200 models only
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.

Wheel condition
E01001800885
1- Location of the tread wear indicator
2- Tread wear indicator
Check the tyres for cuts, cracks and other
damage. Replace the tyres if there are deep
cuts or cracks. Also check each tyre for pieces of metal or pebbles.
The use of worn tyres can be very dangerous
because of the greater chance of skidding or
hydroplaning. The tread depth of the tyres
must exceed 1.6 mm in order for the tyres to meet the minimum requirement for use.
Tread wear indicators will appear on the sur-
face of the tyre as the tyre wears, thereby in-
dicating that the tyre no longer meets the
minimum requirement for use. When these
wear indicators appear, the tyres must be re-
placed with new ones.On 4-wheel drive vehicles, when replacement
of any of the tyres is necessary, replace all of
them.
Tyres
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Vehicle weightE01100406858Petrol-powered vehicles
Item
1600 models1800 modelsM/TCVTINFORMINVITEINTENSE
INSTYLEINVITEINTENSE
Kerb weight
Without optional
parts1,260 kg1,275 kg,
1,300 kg *11,275 kg1,385 kg1,390 kgWith full optional
parts1,298 kg1,346 kg,
1,315 kg *11,346 kg1,398 kg1,443 kgMaximum gross vehicle weight1,870 kg, 1,825 kg *21,970 kg, 2,035 kg *2Maximum axle
weightFront930 kg1,030 kgRear1,000 kg, 1,070 kg *21,000 kg, 1,085 kg *2Maximum towable
weightWith brake1,200 kg1,300 kgWithout brake665 kg, 670 kg *1715 kgMaximum trailer-nose weight60 kg65 kgMaximum roof load80 kgSeating capacity5 persons*1
: Vehicles for Russia, Kazakhstan and Ukraine
*2 : In case of trailer towing
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NOTElTrailer specifications indicate the manufacturer’s recommendation.
Item
2000 models2WD4WDM/TCVTINTENSEINVITEINTENSEKerb weightWithout optional parts1,360 kg1,450 kg1,455 kgWith full optional parts1,413 kg1,463 kg1,508 kgMaximum gross vehicle weight1,970 kg, 2,035 kg *Maximum axle weightFront1,030 kgRear1,000 kg, 1,085 kg*Maximum towable weightWith brake1,300 kgWithout brake715 kg745 kgMaximum trailer-nose weight65 kgMaximum roof load80 kgSeating capacity5 persons*
: In case of trailer towingNOTEl Trailer specifications indicate the manufacturer’s recommendation.
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Diesel-powered vehiclesItem2WD4WDM/TA/TKerb weightWithout optional parts1,430 kg, 1,425 kg*11,495 kg, 1,490 kg*11,520 kgWith full optional parts1,501 kg, 1,496 kg*11,566 kg, 1,561 kg*11,591 kgMaximum gross vehicle weight2,060 kg, 2,130 kg*2Maximum axle weightFront1,120 kgRear1,000 kg, 1,090 kg*2Maximum towable weightWith brake1,400 kgWithout brake745 kgMaximum trailer-nose weight70 kgMaximum roof load80 kgSeating capacity5 persons*1
: 85 kW engine (Low CO 2 emissions)
*2 : In case of trailer towingNOTEl Trailer specifications indicate the manufacturer’s recommendation.

Vehicle weight
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