Inspection And Maintenance Following Rough Road Operation; Cautions On Handling Of 4-Wheel Drive Vehicles - Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS 2017 Owner's Manual

Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation

NOTE
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If the vehicle becomes stuck in sandy or
muddy roads, it can often be moved with a
rocking motion. Move the gearshift lever or
selector lever alternately between the 1
"R" (Reverse) positions (with M/T), the "D"
(DRIVE) and "R" (REVERSE) positions
(with CVT), while pressing lightly on the ac-
celerator pedal.
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l Driving on rough roads can cause rust on the
vehicle; wash the vehicle thoroughly as soon
as possible after such use.
Climbing/descending sharp
grades
Your vehicle may not provide sufficient hill
climbing ability and engine braking on steep
slopes. Avoid driving on steep slopes even
though the vehicle is a 4-wheel drive vehicle.
Driving through water
If the electrical circuits become wet, further
operation of the vehicle will be impossible;
therefore, avoid driving through water unless
absolutely necessary. If driving through wa-
ter is unavoidable, use the following proce-
dure:
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Check the depth of the water and the terrain
before attempting to drive through it. Drive
slowly to avoid creating excessive water
splashing.
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and
CAUTION
l Never drive through water that is deep
enough to cover wheel hubs, axles or ex-
haust pipe. Do not change the gearshift lever
position (M/T) or the selector lever position
(CVT) while driving through water.
Frequent driving through water can adverse-
ly affect the life span of the vehicle; we rec-
ommend you to take the necessary measures
to prepare, inspect, and repair the vehicle.
l After driving through water, apply the
brakes to be sure they are functioning prop-
erly. If the brakes are wet and not function-
ing properly, dry them out by driving slowly
while lightly depressing the brake pedal. In-
spect each part of the vehicle carefully.
Inspection and maintenance
following rough road
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operation
After operating the vehicle in rough road
conditions, be sure to perform the following
inspection and maintenance procedures:
l Check that the vehicle has not been dam-
aged by rocks, gravel, etc.
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Carefully wash the vehicle with water.
Drive the vehicle slowly while lightly
depressing the brake pedal in order to
dry out the brakes. If the brakes still do
not function properly, we recommend
you to have the brakes checked as soon
as possible.
l Remove the insects, dried grass, etc.
clogging the radiator core.
l After driving through water, check the
engine, transmission and differential oil.
If the oil or grease is milky or cloudy be-
cause of water contamination, it must be
replaced with new oil or grease.
l Check the inside of the vehicle. If water
entry is found, dry the carpet etc.
l Inspect the headlamps, If the headlamp
bulb is flooded with water, we recom-
mend you to have it drained.
Cautions on handling of 4-
wheel drive vehicles*
Tyres and wheels
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Since the driving torque can be applied to the
four wheels, the driving performance of the
vehicle when operating in 4-wheel drive is
greatly affected by the condition of the tyres.
Pay close attention to the tyres.
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