Operation Under Adverse Driving Conditions - Mitsubishi Outlander 2017 Owner's Manual

CAUTION
 [For front-wheel drive vehicle 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 raised
off the ground (Type C), the ASC may oper-
ate, resulting in an accident. When towing
the vehicle with the front wheels raised, keep
the ignition switch or the operation mode as
follows.
[Except for vehicles equipped with the
F.A.S.T.-key]
The ignition switch is in "LOCK", "OFF" or
"ACC" position.
[Vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]
The operation mode is in OFF or ACC.
Towing a front-wheel drive vehi-
cle with front wheels off the
ground (Type C)
Release the parking brake.
Set the selector lever to the "N" (NEUTRAL)
position.
Operation under adverse
driving conditions
If your vehicle becomes stuck in
sand, mud or snow
If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand,
or mud, it can often be moved by a rocking
motion. Rock your vehicle back and forth to
free it.
Do not rev the engine or spin the wheels.
Constant efforts to free a stuck vehicle can
cause overheating and transaxle failure. Let
the engine idle for a few minutes to cool the
transaxle before trying again.
If your vehicle is still stuck after several rock-
ing attempts, call for a commercial tow truck
service.
WARNING
 When trying to rock your vehicle out of a
stuck position, make sure that there are no
people nearby. The rocking motion can
make your vehicle suddenly lurch forward
or backward, and injure any bystanders.

Operation under adverse driving conditions

On wet roads
CAUTION
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 Avoid flooded roads. Water is often deeper
than it looks, and you could be seriously hurt
by driving into flood water.
 When driving in rain, on water-covered
roads, or through a car wash, water could get
into the brake discs and make them fail tem-
porarily. In such cases, lightly press the
brake pedal to see if they are working prop-
erly. If they are not, press the pedal lightly
several times while driving to dry the brake
pads or linings, then check them again.
 When driving in rain, a layer of water may
form between the tires and the road surface
(hydroplaning). This loosens your tires' grip
on the road, making it difficult to steer or
brake properly. When driving on a wet road:
• Drive your vehicle at a safe speed.
• Do not drive on worn tires.
• Always keep the tires at the correct infla-
tion pressures.
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