Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Owner's Manual page 343

For emergencies
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
Do not tow 4WD vehicles or 2WD vehicles
with CVT in this style.
Type C
Do not tow 4WD vehicles in this style.
Type D
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Type E
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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 driving system damage or the vehicle
may jump at the carriage.
If you tow 4WD vehicles, use Type D or E
equipment.
l Do not tow 2WD vehicles with CVT with
the driving wheels on the ground (Type
B) as illustrated. If the vehicle is towed
like this, the automatic transmission
(CVT) fluid may not reach all parts of the
transmission, thus damaging it.
If you tow 2WD vehicles with CVT, use
Type C, D or E equipment.
l
On 2WD vehicles, if the transmission is
malfunctioning or damaged, transport
the vehicle with the driving wheels on a
carriage (Type C, D or E) as illustrated.
l For 2WD vehicles equipped with the Ac-
tive stability control (ASC), if the vehicle
is towed with the ignition switch in the
"ON" position and only the front wheels
or only the rear wheels raised off the
ground, the ASC may operate, resulting
in an accident.
Towing with rear wheels off the ground (Type B)
Place the gearshift lever in the "Neutral" position
(M/T).
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Turn the ignition switch to the "ACC" position and
secure the steering wheel in a straightahead posi-
tion with a rope or tie-down strap. Never place the
ignition switch in the "LOCK" position when tow-
ing.
CAUTION
l Never tow an automatic transmission ve-
hicle with the rear wheels up (and the
front wheels on the ground) when the au-
tomatic transmission fluid level is low.
This may cause serious and expensive
damage to the transmission.
Towing with front wheels off the ground (Type C)
Release the parking brake.
Place the gearshift lever in the "Neutral" position
(M/T) or the selector lever in the "N" (NEUTRAL)
position (CVT).
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.
If your vehicle is to be towed by another vehicle or
if your vehicle tows another vehicle, pay careful at-
tention 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 and jack" on
page 6-06.)