Operation Under Adverse Driving Conditions - Mitsubishi LANCER Owner's Manual

For emergencies
CAUTION
!
[For front-wheel drive vehicle equipped with the
active stability control (ASC)]
If the vehicle is towed with the ignition switch in the
"ON" position and only the front wheels or only the
rear wheels raised off the ground, the ASC may
operate, resulting in an accident. When towing the
vehicle with only the front wheels or only the rear
wheels raised, keep the ignition switch in the
"LOCK" or "ACC" position.
Towing manual transaxle vehicles with rear wheels off
the ground (Type B)
Place the gearshift lever in the "Neutral" position.
Turn the ignition switch 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 switch in the "LOCK"
position when towing.
Towing with front wheels off the ground (Type C)
Release the parking brake.
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Place the gearshift lever in the "Neutral" position (manual tran-
saxle) or the selector lever in the "N" (NEUTRAL) position
(CVT).
WARNING
!
To prevent entry of exhaust gas from the towing
vehicle, set the selection switch to the recirculation
position.
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Operation under adverse driving conditions

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.
WARNING
!
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.
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