Mitsubishi XPANDER HEV 2023 Manual page 222

NOTE
 Using any part other than the designated
towing hook (B) could result in damage to
vehicle body.
 Using a wire rope or metal chain can result
in damage to the vehicle body. It is best to
use a non-metallic rope. If you use a wire
rope or metal chain, wrap it with cloth at any
point where it touches the vehicle body.
 Use care that the tow rope is kept as horizon-
tal as possible. An angled tow rope can dam-
age the vehicle body.
 Secure the tow rope to the same side towing
hook (B), to keep the tow rope as straight as
possible.
5. Start the Hybrid EV System.
If the Hybrid EV System cannot be
started, put the operation mode of the
power switch in ON.
WARNING
 If the vehicle is towed with the operation
mode of the power switch in ON without
starting the Hybrid EV System, the auxil-
iary battery may be fully discharged dur-
ing towing. In this case, the brake
performance becomes very poor and the
steering wheel becomes very heavy.
6. Put the select position in the "N" (NEU-
TRAL) position.
7. Turn on the hazard warning lamps if
required by law. (Follow the local driving
laws and regulations)
8. During towing make sure that close con-
tact is maintained between the drivers of
both vehicles, and that the vehicles travel
at low speed.
WARNING
 Avoid sudden braking, acceleration and
steering wheel movements; such driving
operation could cause damage to the tow-
ing hook (B) or towing rope.
People in the vicinity could be injured as a
result.
 When going down a long slope, the brakes
may overheat, reducing effectiveness.
Have your vehicle transported by a tow
truck.
CAUTION
 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
becomes slack.
Towing
CAUTION
 When a vehicle is to be towed by another
vehicle with all wheels on the ground, make
sure that the towing speed and distance given
below are never exceeded, avoiding damage
to the transaxle.
Towing speed: 30 km/h
Towing distance: 30 km
For the towing speed and the towing dis-
tance, follow the local driving laws and regu-
lations.
9. When finished towing, remove the towing
hook (B), and stow it in the specified
location.
Refer to "Tools and jack" on page 8-6.
When installing the bumper lid, align the
hook with the cut out area on the vehicle,
and firmly insert.
If your vehicle tows another vehi-
cle
Your vehicle cannot be used to tow another
vehicle.
For emergencies
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