2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV tow

CAUTIONlIf the drivetrain or suspension has a prob-
lem, do not tow the vehicle with only the rear wheels or front wheels placed on a dol-
ly.
Towing the vehicle by a tow
truck
WARNINGl Never get under your vehicle after it has
been lifted by a tow truck.
l Never ride in a vehicle that is being tow-
ed.
l Never tow the vehicle with front wheels
and/or rear wheels on the ground. This may cause damage to the electric motorsand transaxle.WARNINGCAUTIONl Never tow the vehicle using a sling type
truck.CAUTIONDoing so will damage the bumper and/or body.
Emergency towing
If your vehicle is temporarily towed by an-
other vehicle with a rope in emergency situa-
tions such as running out of fuel, the towing distance should be as short as possible and
tow carefully in accordance with the follow-
ing procedure.
Towing
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If your vehicle is to be towed by
another vehicleWARNINGl Never tow your vehicle in this method ex-
cept in emergency situations such as run-
ning out of fuel. If the vehicle is towed in this method, a problem can occur in thevehicle damaging the motor, transaxle,
etc. indicated by illuminating warning lamps.
1. The front towing hooks are located as
shown in illustration. Secure the tow rope to the front towing hook.
NOTEl Using any part other than the designated
towing hook could result in damage to vehi-cle body.NOTEl 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.
l Secure the tow rope to the same side towing
hook, to keep the tow rope as straight as pos-
sible.
2. Start the Plug-in Hybrid EV system.
If the Plug-in Hybrid EV System cannotbe started, put the operation mode of the
power switch in “ON”.
WARNINGl If the vehicle is towed with the operation
mode in “ON” without starting the Plugin
Hybrid EV System, the auxiliary battery may be fully discharged during towing. In
this case, the brake performance becomes very poor and the steering wheel becomes
very heavy.CAUTIONl For vehicle equipped with the Adaptive
Cruise Control system (ACC) and Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM), stopthese systems to prevent an unexpected acci-
dent or unexpected operation during towing. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control system
(ACC)” on page 7-43 and “Forward Colli-
sion Mitigation system (FCM)” on page 7-55.
3. Put the select position in “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position.
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.
WARNINGl Avoid sudden braking, acceleration and
steering wheel movements; such driving
operation could cause damage to the tow- ing hook or tow rope.
People in the vicinity could be injured as a
result.
l When going down a long slope, the brakes
may overheat, reducing effectiveness.
Have your vehicle transported by a tow truck.
Towing
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CAUTIONlThe 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 When the vehicle is to be towed by another
vehicle with all the wheels on the ground, make sure that the towing speed and dis- tance given below are never exceeded,
avoiding damage to the transaxle.

Towing speed: 30 km/h (19 mph)
Towing distance: 30 km

For the towing speed and the towing dis- tance, follow the local driving laws and reg- ulations.
If your vehicle tows another ve-
hicle
Only use the rear towing hook as shown in
the illustration.
Secure the tow rope to the rear towing hook.
Otherwise, the instructions are the same as
for “When being towed by another vehicle”.NOTEl Using any part other than the designated
towing hook could result in damage to vehi-cle body.
l Do not tow a vehicle heavier than your own
vehicle.NOTEOperation under adverse
driving conditions E00801703828
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 spin the wheels. Constant efforts to
free a stuck vehicle can cause transaxle fail-
ure.
If your vehicle is still stuck after several rocking attempts, call for a commercial tow
truck service.
Operation under adverse driving conditions
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BonnetE01000304243
To open
1. Pull the release lever towards you to un-
lock the bonnet.
2. Raise the bonnet while pressing the safe-
ty lock.
NOTEl Only open the bonnet when the wipers are in
the parked position. In any other position,
the wipers could damage the paint or bonnet.
3. Support the bonnet by inserting the sup-
port bar in its slot.
CAUTIONl Note that the support bar may disengage the
bonnet if the open bonnet is lifted by astrong wind.
l After inserting the support bar into the slot,
make sure the bar supports the bonnet se-
curely from falling down on to your head or body.
To close
1. Unlatch the support bar and clip it in its
holder.
2. Slowly lower the bonnet to a position
about 20 cm above the closed position,
then let it drop.
3. Make sure the bonnet is securely locked
by softly lifting the centre of the bonnet.
Bonnet
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2.Remove the screws (A), and then move
the lamp unit towards the rear of the ve-
hicle to unfix the notch (B) and pins (C) of the lamp unit.
3. Turn the socket anticlockwise and re-
move it, and then pull the bulb out of the
socket.
D-Rear turn-signal lampE-Tail lamp and stop lamp (LED)-cannot
be replacedNOTEl The tail lamp and stop lamp use an LED in-
stead of the bulb.
If you need to repair or replace these lamps, contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.
4. To install the bulb, perform the removal
steps in reverse.
NOTEl When installing the lamp unit, align the
notch (F) and pin (G) on the lamp unit with the clip (H) and hole (I) in the body.Licence plate lamps
E01004600679
1. Remove while pressing the lamp unit
(A) to the left side of the vehicle.
2. Insert a minus screwdriver with the end
covered with a cloth or other object to press the hook (B) aside and remove the lens.
Replacement of lamp bulbs
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Minimum turning radiusBody5.73 mWheel5.3 m

Vehicle performanceE01100303553Maximum speed170 km/h

Vehicle weightE01100407712ItemLHDRHDKerb weightWithout optional parts1,845 kgWith full optional parts1,911 kg1,909 kgMaximum gross vehicle weight2,340 kgMaximum axle weightFront1,160 kgRear1,255 kg, 1,365 kg*Maximum towable weightWith brake1,500 kgWithout brake750 kgMaximum trailer-nose weight75 kgMaximum roof load80 kgSeating capacity5 persons*
: In case of trailer towing
Vehicle performance
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Switch........................................................... 6-54
Rear Motor coolant..........................................12-10
Rear room lamp................................................. 8-76 Bulb capacity.............................................. 11-24
Rear turn-signal lamps
Bulb capacity.............................................. 11-23
Replacement..................................... 11-26,11-28
Rear window demister switch........................... 6-61
Rear-view camera..............................................7-84
Rear-view mirror Inside............................................................. 7-05
Outside.......................................................... 7-07
Refill capacities............................................... 12-10
Regenerative braking level selector (paddle).... 7-16
Replacement of lamp bulbs............................. 11-22
Reversing lamps Bulb capacity.............................................. 11-23
Replacement................................................ 11-28
Reversing sensor system................................... 7-77
Roof carrier precaution......................................7-97
Room lamp........................................................ 8-76
S
S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control).................. 7-17
Safe driving techniques..................................... 7-02
Safety and disposal information for used engine oil................................................. 2-16
Seat belt Adjustable seat belt anchor........................... 5-12Child restraint................................................5-15Force limiter.................................................. 5-15
Inspection...................................................... 5-28
Pregnant women restraint............................. 5-14
Pretensioner...................................................5-15
Seat belt reminder..............................................5-11
Seat belts........................................................... 5-09
Seat Adjustment.................................................... 5-02Front seats..................................................... 5-03
Head restraints.............................................. 5-05
Heated seats.................................................. 5-04
Making a flat seat.......................................... 5-08
Making a luggage area.................................. 5-07
Rear seat........................................................ 5-05
Security alarm system....................................... 4-27
Select Position indicator.................................... 7-14
Selector Lever (Joystick Type)......................... 7-13
Sensor system.................................................... 7-81
Service precaution........................................... 11-02
Side turn-signal lamps Bulb capacity.............................................. 11-23
Snow traction device (Tyre chains).................11-13
Snow tyres....................................................... 11-12
Spark plug....................................................... 12-08
Specifications.................................................. 12-02
Speed Limiter.................................................... 7-38
Starting and stopping the Plug-in Hy- brid EV System................................................ 7-11
Steering Steering wheel height adjustment................. 7-05
Stop lamps
Bulb capacity.............................................. 11-23
Stopping the Plug-in Hybrid EV System.......... 7-12
Storage spaces................................................... 8-78
Sun visors.......................................................... 8-73
Sunglasses holder.............................................. 8-80Sunroof.............................................................. 4-36
Supplemental restraint system...........................5-29 Caution for installing the child re-straint on vehicles with a front
passenger airbag.................................. 5-15,5-31
Servicing....................................................... 5-39
System check screen..........................................6-13
T
Tail lampsBulb capacity.............................................. 11-23
Tailgate.............................................................. 4-18
Tank capacity.................................................... 2-14
Time Setting...................................................... 8-45
Tools.................................................................. 9-06 Storage.......................................................... 9-06
Towing.............................................................. 9-18
Trailer towing.................................................... 7-97
Transaxle fluid ................................................12-10
Turn-signal indication lamps.............................6-43
Turn/Lane-change signals................................. 6-52
Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)........ 7-72
Tyre repair kit.................................................... 9-07
Tyres................................................................ 11-10 How to change a tyre.................................... 9-13Inflation pressures....................................... 11-10
Rotation....................................................... 11-11
Size (tyre and wheel).................................. 12-08
Snow traction device (Tyre chains)............ 11-13
Snow tyres................................................... 11-12
Tread wear indicators.................................. 11-11
Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS).. 11-10
Tyre repair kit............................................... 9-07
Alphabetical index
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