Towing / Transportation / Storage - Mitsubishi OUTLANDER PHEV 2018 Emergency Response Manual

8.Towing / transportation / storage

1. How to Transport
Transport the vehicle on a flatbed truck or tow the vehicle with all wheels off ground.
- Vehicle dimensions.
WARNING:
Never tow the vehicle with front wheels and/or rear wheels on the ground. This may cause damage to the electric motors
and transaxle.
CAUTION:
If the 12V starter battery charging level is too low or the 12V starter battery negative terminal is disconnected, you
cannot move the selector lever from the P range.
- The illustration shows examples only.
- When loading the vehicle on the truck, handle carefully to prevent further damage.
- Be sure to disconnect the power system when transporting the vehicle.
How to store the vehicle in case of an accident
When storing the vehicle, disconnect the "12V starter battery" and "Power control unit" fuse, "Service plug",
at the storage location.
1) Remove the "12V starter battery negative terminal".
2) Remove the "Power control unit" fuses.
3) Remove the "Service plug".
To prevent fire, storage it outdoors and keep it at a sufficient distance from other vehicles, buildings,
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and combustible materials.
When fixing with a jack or block.
- If the drive battery is damaged or flooded
1. Discharge the drive battery.
2. After discharge, store at least 50 feet (15.24 m) around the vehicle.
3. Or store the vehicle in soil, steel, concrete, or masonry barriers.
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