Operation Under Adverse Driving Conditions - Mitsubishi MIRAGE Service Manual

Operation under adverse driving conditions

Towing the vehicle by a tow
truck
CAUTION
 This vehicle must not be towed by a tow
truck using sling lift type equipment (Type
A) as illustrated. Using a sling lift will dam-
age the bumper and front end.
 Do not tow continuously variable transmis-
sion (CVT) vehicles with the driving wheels
on the ground (Type B) as illustrated. If the
vehicle is towed like this, the continuously
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variable transmission (CVT) fluid may not
reach all parts of the transmission, thus dam-
aging it.
If you tow CVT vehicles, use Type C, D or E
equipment.
 If the manual transaxle is malfunctioning or
damaged, transport the vehicle with the driv-
ing wheels on a carriage (Type C, D or E) as
illustrated.
8-18 For emergencies
CAUTION
 If the vehicle is towed with the ignition
switch in the "ON" position or the operation
mode in ON and only the front wheels or
only the rear wheels raised off the ground
(Type B or C), the Active Stability Control
(ASC) may operate, resulting in an accident.
When towing the vehicle with the rear
wheels raised, turn the ignition switch to the
"ACC" position or put the operation mode in
ACC. 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 "OFF" or "ACC"
position.
[Vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]
The operation mode is in OFF or ACC.
Towing with rear wheels off the
ground (Type B - M/T vehicles
only)
Set the gearshift lever to the "N" (Neutral)
position.
Secure the steering wheel in a straight-ahead
position with a rope or tie-down strap.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Towing a front-wheel drive vehi-
cle with front wheels off the
ground (Type C)
Release the parking brake.
Place the gearshift lever in the "N" (Neutral)
position (manual transaxle) or the selector
lever in the "N" (NEUTRAL) position
(CVT).
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.
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