Towing - Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Owner's Manual

Towing

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If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have
it done by your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point or a commercial tow truck service.
In the following cases, transport the vehicle using a
tow truck.
l The engine runs but the vehicle does not
move or abnormal noise is produced.
l Inspection of the vehicle's underside reveals
that oil or some other fluid is leaking.
If a wheel gets stuck in a ditch, do not try to tow
the vehicle. Please contact your MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point or a commer-
cial tow truck service for assistance.
Only when you cannot receive a towing service
from a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point or commercial tow truck service, tow
your vehicle carefully in accordance with the in-
structions given in "Emergency towing" in this part.
The regulations concerning towing may differ from
country to country. It is recommended that you
obey the regulations of the area where you are driv-
ing your vehicle.
Type A
Type B Towing with rear wheels off the
ground
Type C Towing with front wheels off the
ground
Type D
Type E
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For emergencies
Towing the vehicle by a tow truck
CAUTION
l This vehicle must not be towed by a tow
truck using sling lift type equipment
(Type A) as illustrated.
Using a sling lift will damage the bumper
and front end.
l Do not tow 4WD vehicles with the front
or rear wheels on the ground (Type B or
Type C) as illustrated. This could result
in the driving system damage or vehicle
may jump at the carriage.
If you tow 4WD vehicles, use Type D or
Type E equipment.
Emergency towing
If towing service is not available in an emergency,
your vehicle may be temporarily towed by a rope
secured to the towing hook.
In case your vehicle is to be towed by another vehi-
cle, pay careful attention to the following points.
If your vehicle is to be towed by another vehicle
1. Take out the towing hook, wheel nut wrench
and jack bar.
(Refer to "Tools, jack and tyre repair kit" on
page 6-05.)
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