Mitsubishi MOTORS ATTRAGE, Manual

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Towing
8-18 For emergencies
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Place the gearshift lever in the “Neutral”
position.
Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” posi-
tion or put the operation mode in ACC and
secure the steering wheel in a straight-ahead
position with a rope or tie-down strap. Never
place the ignition switch in the “LOCK” posi-
tion or put the operation mode in OFF when
towing.
Release the parking brake.
Place the gearshift lever in the “Neutral”
position (M/T) or the selector lever in the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position (CVT).
If towing service is not available in an emer-
gency, your vehicle may be temporarily
towed by a rope secured to the towing hook.
In case of your vehicle is to be towed by
another vehicle, pay careful attention to the
following points.
1. Take out the towing hook, wheel nut
wrench and jack bar. (Refer to “Tools and
jack” on page 8-5.)
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.
Towing with rear wheels off the ground.
Do not tow CVT vehicles with this style.
Towing with front wheels off the ground.
 Do not tow CVT vehicles with the driving
wheels on the ground (Type B) as illustrated.
If the vehicle is towed like this, the auto-
matic 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 transmission is malfunctioning or dam-
aged, transport the vehicle with the driving
wheels on a carriage (Type C, D or E) as
illustrated.
Towing with rear wheels off the
ground (Type B - M/T vehicles
only)
CAUTION
Towing with front wheels off the
ground (Type C)
Emergency towing
If your vehicle is to be towed for-
ward by another vehicle