Mitsubishi MIRAGE Service Manual page 16

Problem
The vehicle is stuck in sand,
mud or snow
WARNING
 When attempting to rock your vehicle out of a stuck position, be sure that no one is near the vehicle. The rocking motion may cause the vehicle to
suddenly lurch forward or backward, possibly injuring bystanders.
 Avoid revving the engine or spinning the wheels. Prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle may result in overheating and transaxle failure.
If the vehicle remains stuck after several rocking attempts, have a towing service pull the vehicle out.
Problem
The brakes are not functioning
properly after crossing a puddle
or stream.
The continuously variable trans-
mission (CVT) makes no shift
change when accelerating. The
initial movement of the vehicle
is slow when the vehicle starts
moving.
(for vehicles with CVT)
A tire is punctured.
Rock your vehicle back and forth to free it.
Dry out the brakes by driving slowly while lightly pressing the brake pedal.
There may be a problem in the CVT.
Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice.
1. Park the vehicle in a safe place where the surface is flat and level.
2. If your vehicles equipped with the tire repair kit, repair the flat tire with tire repair kit.
If your vehicles equipped with the spare tire, replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Do this
Do this
If this problem occurs...
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