Operation Under Adverse Driving Conditions - Mitsubishi MOTORS Shogun 2016 Owner's Manual

NOTE
l Do not tow a vehicle heavier than your own
vehicle.
Operation under adverse
driving conditions
If your vehicle becomes stuck
in sand, mud or snow
If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand,
or mud, it can often be moved with a rocking
motion. Move the selector lever alternately
between the Sports mode and "R" (RE-
VERSE) position, while applying slight pres-
sure to the accelerator pedal.
Avoid racing the engine or spinning the
wheels. Prolonged efforts to free a stuck ve-
hicle may result in overheating, transmission
and drivetrain failure. Allow the engine to
idle for a few minutes to let the transmission
cool between rocking attempts.
If the vehicle remains stuck after several
rocking attempts, seek other assistance.
WARNING
l When attempting to rock your vehicle out
of a stuck position, be sure that the area
around the vehicle is clear of people and
physical objects. The rocking motion may
cause the vehicle to suddenly launch for-
ward or backward, causing injury or
damage to nearby people or objects.
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On a flooded road
l Avoid flooded roads. In the event driv-
ing flooded roads, doing so may cause
the following serious damage to the ve-
hicle.
• Engine stalling
• Short in electrical components
• Engine damage caused by water im-
mersion
After driving on flooded roads, be sure
to have an inspection at an Authorized
MITSUBISHI MOTORS dealer and take
the necessary measures or repair.

Operation under adverse driving conditions

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On a snow-covered or frozen
road
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When driving in rain, or water-covered
roads, or through a car wash, 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 proper-
ly. If they do not, lightly depress the
pedal several times while driving in or-
der to dry the brake pads.
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.
When driving on a snow-covered or fro-
zen road, it is recommended that you use
snow tyres or tyre chains.
For emergencies
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