Operation Under Adverse Driving Conditions - Mitsubishi MOTORS Eclipse Cross 2019 Owner's Manual

Operation under adverse driving conditions

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".
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CAUTION
l Using any part other than the designated
towing hook could result in damage to vehi-
cle body.
8-30 For emergencies
CAUTION
l Do not tow a vehicle heavier than your own
vehicle.
Operation under adverse
driving conditions
On a flooded road
Avoid flooded roads. In the event driving
flooded roads, doing so may cause the fol-
lowing serious damage to the vehicle.
l Engine stalling
l
Short in electrical components
l Engine damage caused by water immer-
sion
After driving on flooded roads, be sure to
have an inspection at a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point and take
the necessary measures or repair.
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On a wet road
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 a slow speed.
(b) Do not drive on worn tyres.
(c) Always maintain the specified tyre infla-
tion pressures.
On a snow-covered or frozen
road
l When driving on a snow-covered or fro-
zen road, it is recommended that you use
snow tyres or snow traction device (tyre
chains).
Refer to the "Snow tyres" and "Snow
traction device (tyre chains)" sections.
l Avoid high-speed operation, sudden ac-
celeration, abrupt brake application and
sharp cornering.