Emergency Towing; Another Vehicle - Mitsubishi Outlander 2015 Owner's Manual

Towing the vehicle by a tow
truck
CAUTION
l 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 driving
system 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.
CAUTION
l [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 op-
eration mode in ACC. When towing the ve-
hicle with the front wheels raised, keep the
ignition switch or the operation mode as fol-
lows.
[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 - 2WD vehicles
with M/T only)
Place the gearshift lever in the "N" (Neutral)
position.
OGFE16E1
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 - 2WD ve-
hicles only)
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 by

another vehicle

1. The front towing hooks are located as
shown in illustration. Secure the tow
rope to the front towing hook.
For emergencies
Towing
8
8-15