Operation Under Adverse Driving Conditions - Mitsubishi MOTORS Eclipse Cross 2018 Owner's Manual

WARNING
l
Avoid sudden braking, acceleration and
steering wheel movements; such driving
operation could cause damage to the tow-
ing hook or tow rope.
People in the vicinity could be injured as a
result.
l When going down a long slope, the brakes
may overheat, reducing effectiveness.
Have your vehicle transported by a tow
truck.
CAUTION
l
The person in the vehicle being towed must
pay attention to the brake lamps of the tow-
ing vehicle and make sure the rope never be-
comes slack.
l When a vehicle equipped with CVT is to be
towed by another vehicle with all the wheels
on the ground, make sure that the towing
speed and distance given below are never
exceeded, which causes damage to the trans-
mission.
Towing speed: 40 km/h (25 mph)
Towing distance: 40 km (25 miles)
For the towing speed and the towing dis-
tance, follow the local driving laws and reg-
ulations.
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".
NOTE
l Using any part other than the designated
towing hook could result in damage to vehi-
cle body.
OGKE18E5

Operation under adverse driving conditions

NOTE
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.
For emergencies
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